To celebrate the upcoming release of Detective Pikachu on 9 May 2019, Pokémon Go players can take part in the special commemorative crossover event starting from today on 7 May until 17 May 2019. There’s a lot of content in store for fans.

Here’s what you can expect from the Pokémon Go Detective Pikachu crossover event:

• Increased encounters with Pokémon seen in the movie such as Pikachu, Aipom, Snorlax, Cubone, and more.
• The chance to get photobombed by Detective Pikachu himself who will appear in Pokémon Go‘s Snapshot mode
• Special Raid Battles featuring Pokémon seen in the movie
• Special Field Research events
• Limited edition cosmetic items for players’ Avatars, including a detective hat with Pikachu ears
• A higher chance of encountering a Shiny Aipom
• Double XP for all Pokémon caught

In the meantime, check out the Pokémon Go Detective Pikachu crossover event trailer below.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IclGJipLBBA&w=560&h=315]