Pokemon GO is giving away a free new costumed Pikachu and a limited Tinkaton to celebrate Pokemon Worlds 2026 and PokemonXP. The rewards will also include useful Pokemon GO items and cosmetics, but players will need to follow a series of steps to claim them.
Pokemon GO‘s ongoing 10th anniversary season, Forever Forward, has been full of rewarding events for players. Following the GO Fest Global weekend, which granted fans a free Zeraora, Pokemon GO gifted players a perfect Mega Mewtwo Y along with a Master Ball. Now, the game is commemorating another major real-life event with plenty of in-game gifts, including yet another one-of-a-kind World Champion Pokemon.
Pokemon GO Giving Away Twitch Drops for Pokemon Worlds 2026
- Link Twitch account to Pokemon Trainer Central account
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Watch official livestreams from August 28 to 29 on Pokemon GO‘s Twitch to access rewards
- Green 2026 Worlds in-game T-shirt
- 30 minutes: team with Lickitung, Totodile, or Paldean Wooper
- 60 minutes: Beelzeboy’s Tinkaton and Elite Charged TM
- Watch Pokemon GO‘s panel on PokemonXP’s Twitch on August 29
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Watch official Pokemon GO co-streamers
- 45 minutes: World Championships 2026 Pikachu
Pokemon GO has announced several free gifts for all players who watch official Pokemon Worlds 2026 livestreams on Twitch. Depending on watch times, fans will access different rewards. To claim the in-game bonuses, players will first have to link their Twitch account to their Pokemon Trainer Central account. Then, they can tune in to Pokemon GO‘s Twitch channel on Day 3 of the competition, meaning August 28 and 29, to unlock Twitch drops. Watching 30 minutes unlocks Timed Research to create a team with Lickitung, Totodile, and Paldean Wooper. Moreover, watching 60 minutes rewards Timed Research that grants a unique Tinkaton with the same stats as 2025 Pokemon GO World Champion Ved “Beelzeboy” Bamb’s winning Pokemon. This also grants a free Pokemon GO Elite Charged TM, an incredibly useful item to strengthen Pokemon.
After meeting the requirements and claiming the Twitch drops, players can redeem their Pokemon GO codes and receive their rewards. Fans can also watch the livestream to obtain a passcode for a green 2026 Worlds T-shirt for their in-game avatar. All rewards expire on Friday, September 11, at 8:00 PM UTC. Additionally, by watching official Pokemon GO co-streamers for 45 minutes on any competition day, players can obtain Timed Research that gifts a limited Pokemon Worlds 2026 costumed Pikachu. Finally, fans can join the Pokemon GO panel on PokemonXP’s Twitch for 30 minutes on August 29 to obtain Timed Research with a Cosmog-themed spacesuit Pikachu.
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It is worth noting that both Cosmog Pikachu and 2026 Champion Pikachu will also be available in Pokemon GO‘s upcoming August Pikachu event. The special Pokemon will appear in One-Star Raids from August 25 to 30. A themed GO Pass will also grant an encounter with Zapdos and other event-themed monsters. Other Pokemon games will also give away livestream rewards, including 24 pack hourglasses for Pokemon TCG Pocket and a free Incineroar for Pokemon Champions.
Pokemon GO is getting ready to wrap up its Forever Forward season with its highly anticipated Mega Finale event. The September 5 and 6 event will debut Mega Delphox, Mega Greninja, and Mega Chesnaught, while also bringing back Mega Mewtwo X and Y. On the other hand, Pokemon GO recently unveiled its Halloween season, dubbed Twilight Trails, expected to run from September 8 through December 1.
- Released
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July 6, 2016
- Engine
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Unity
- Multiplayer
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Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
