Professor Willow is celebrating his birthday in Pokémon GO. To celebrate the day, there are exciting bonuses.
When is Professor Willow’s birthday? The professor celebrates his birthday on July 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. And looking at the bonuses, it seems the good professor has planned quite a nice party!
What are the highlights?
- The first highlight is the new costume Pikachu, which acts as Willow’s assistant. Notably, the costume you see in the title image goes well beyond a simple hat.
- It can also appear shiny or with a special background. Basically, it appears in research, as a snapshot surprise, or in raids.
- The second highlight is likely the field research, as they actually bring PokéCoins as a reward.
In particular, the coin bonus is considered very special, as normally you only receive them through the defending of gyms – and a maximum of 50 a day. Alternatively, you have to buy them.
It is not yet clear how many coins you will receive here, but the opportunity is definitely good.
More content from Willow’s birthday party
Basically, it seems the event mainly revolves around field research. As mentioned, they bring you PokéCoins, but also lucky eggs or the new Pikachu.
Additionally, there is a limited-time research that will run during the event. The rewards include:
- Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu
- A lucky egg
- A star piece
More rewards are expected, but are not yet known.
Willow’s birthday is lined up in July among other exciting events that have a lot to offer. The Path of Legends is to be mentioned, as well as the global GO Fest. A Rayquaza event has also been announced. An overview of all dates can be found here: All events in July 2026 in Pokémon GO.
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