Pokémon Go will feature Pikachu wearing an Indonesian football jersey during the Goal Time with Pika

Kick-Off Chaos: Pikachu Scores Big in Indonesia’s Football-Themed Pokémon Go Event

August is shaping up to be a massive month in Pokémon Go, especially for Pikachu fans eager for fresh themed encounters and limited-time bonuses. Just yesterday, Pikachu’s varsity jacket look was revealed for the Pokémon World Championships 2025, and now the spotlight shifts to Goal Time with Pikachu — a special football-themed event exclusive to Indonesia. This update is perfect for players searching for *regional Pokémon Go events*, *limited-time Pikachu costumes*, and *football crossover gaming content*.

Running until August 9th, Goal Time with Pikachu celebrates Indonesia’s powerhouse football culture through a collaboration with the Indonesia National Football Team. Jersey-wearing Pikachu will appear in wild encounters, Field Research, and raids, with a chance to score its Shiny form too. The event also spotlights the favourite Pokémon of Indonesian football stars: Witan Sulaeman’s Charmander, Viny Silfianus’s Pikachu, and Arlyansyah Abdulmanan’s Eevee, alongside Voltorb, Hitmonlee, Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble in the wild.

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Players can enjoy boosted bonuses including double XP for good throws, double Buddy Catch Assist, and longer Incense durations. A Collection Challenge centered on the jersey Pikachu is also live, and don’t forget to snag freebies using Pokémon Go promo codes. As the month marches toward Pokémon Go Fest 2025: Max Finale on August 23rd–24th, this event sets the stage for Eternatus’ global debut and a rotating roster of Gigantamax Pokémon like Toxtricity, Butterfree, Snorlax, Gengar, and Lapras appearing in Max Raids.

More August highlights include Cozy Companions, Munchlax Raid Day, and the Taken Over event featuring Giovanni. For now, lace up and enjoy the pitch as Pikachu brings football flair straight to your map.

• Goal Time with Pikachu runs from August 4th to 9th
• Get yourself a Pikachu wearing a football jersey if you're in Indonesia
• You can also get your hands on favourite Pokémon of Indonesian footballers
• Enjoy boosted bonuses, a themed Collection Challenge, and Shiny chances
• Part of the lead-up to Pokémon Go Fest 2025: Max Finale

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