Pokémon GO’s Festival of Lights event will return exclusively for Trainers in India from Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. through Nov. 8, 2026, at 8 p.m. local time, bringing back Pikachu wearing a saree and Pikachu wearing a kurta in raids and the wild. During Sparkle O’Clock at 6, 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m., event Pokémon including Charmander, Chinchou, Mareep, Litwick, Morelull and Tadbulb will appear more frequently, with some encounters offering a chance to be Shiny or feature a Special Background. Lure Modules will attract more event-themed Pokémon and last three times longer, while Trainers can earn Pikachu stickers from PokéStops, complete branched Timed Research for XP, Stardust, stickers and Special Background Pikachu encounters, and finish Collection Challenges for additional XP and Stardust. The Timed Research becomes available Nov. 1 at 6 a.m. local time.
Source: Official Pokémon GO blog
Source: Pokemon
