The Kurta Pikachu is a special variant introduced in Pokémon GO to celebrate the Festival of Colors. While this festive Pikachu is primarily available in India from March 13 to March 17, 2025, players in the USA can still obtain it through specific methods:
1. Remote Raids: Trainers outside India can participate in remote raids hosted by players in India using Remote Raid Passes. To join these raids, consider connecting with friends or other Trainers in India who can invite you. Platforms like Reddit and Discord are often used to coordinate such raids.
2. Trading: If you have friends in India who have captured the Kurta Pikachu, you can arrange trades with them. This method allows you to add this exclusive variant to your collection.
Shiny Kurta Pikachu: The shiny variant of Kurta Pikachu is available but rare, with a shiny rate of approximately 1 in 512 encounters. To increase your chances of obtaining a shiny, consider participating in multiple raids or arranging trades with other Trainers.
Event Details:
- Dates: March 13, 2025, 10:00 AM IST to March 17, 2025, 8:00 PM IST
- Availability: Kurta Pikachu appears in one-star raids during this period.
For a visual guide on obtaining Kurta Pikachu, you can refer to the following video: