Guide to Obtaining Pikachu in a Saree in Pokémon GO Outside India

In recent days, the quest to obtain Pikachu in a saree has taken the Pokémon GO community by storm. This distinct version of the beloved Pokémon is exclusively available in India as part of the Festival of Lights 2024 event.

Event Timeline: The region-specific celebration kicked off on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 10 AM local time and will run until Monday, November 4, 2024, at 8 PM local time. Now, the pressing question for players outside of India is: How can you add a Pikachu in a saree to your Pokémon GO roster during this limited event?

How Non-Indian Trainers Can Acquire Pikachu in a Saree

If you’re a trainer located outside of India, there are two primary methods to obtain Pikachu in a saree: trading and Remote Raiding.

1. Trading

For the trading route, you will need to connect with a friend in-game who already has Pikachu in a saree. Remember, both players must be within 100 meters of each other to initiate this trade. Also note, trading this special version of Pikachu might qualify as a Special Trade within the game.

2. Remote Raiding

The second option involves participating in Remote Raids. You will need to enlist the help of a friend located in India who can send you an invite to join an ongoing raid featuring Pikachu in a saree. Be sure that you have established friendship in-game with the raid host to receive an invite. If you don’t personally know anyone in India, this option might seem challenging.

Festive season Pikachu (Image via Angshuman Dutta/Sportskeeda)

Utilizing Third-Party Apps

If you lack the contacts in India, consider using third-party applications that cater to trainers looking to join raids. Platforms such as PokeRaid and Raid Plaza have gained popularity for this purpose. These applications allow players to find hosts who are participating in raids. After joining a raid listing, participants typically need to exchange their Pokémon GO Friendship Code or obtain the host’s code to send a request. Once your request is accepted, simply wait for an invite to join the Remote Raid.

As of now, trainers in India might already be wrapping up their gameplay for the day, making it necessary to wait until the next day to continue their quest for Pikachu in a saree.

Noteworthy Transformations

For those unfamiliar with the occasion, Pikachu in a saree and the Pikachu in a kurta are debuting looks introduced during the Indian festive season. Notably, the saree version made its grand Pokémon GO debut just as this subcontinent-exclusive event commenced.

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