Pokemon GO Code Unlocks Bonus Timed Research With Special Reward

Pokemon GO developer Niantic has released a new code that unlocks bonus Timed Research culminating in an encounter with Captain Pikachu, as seen in the Pokemon Horizons anime series. Pokemon GO often features crossover events with other Pokemon media, and with Pokemon Horizons finally making its US debut on Netflix, it makes sense that Niantic is capitalizing on the hype.

Pokemon Horizons is the latest Pokemon anime series. It boldly replaces Ash Ketchum and Pikachu from the original series with a new set of characters, though it does feature a new Pikachu companion in the form of Captain Pikachu. Now Pokemon GO players have the chance to encounter Captain Pikachu for themselves and add yet another special Pikachu variant to their collection of creatures.

Anyone interested needs to navigate to the Pokemon GO Offer Redemption site, sign in to their account, and then input the code CAPTAINPIKACHU. After successfully redeeming the code, Pokemon GO players can pop back into their game and check out the new Captain Pikachu's Bonus TImed Research, which ends in roughly five days. Pokemon GO players have to complete three tasks to unlock the Captain Pikachu encounter: explore 3 km, catch 20 Pokemon, and spin 10 PokeStops or Gyms.

Shiny hunters may be curious if there's a chance that they can add a shiny Captain Pikachu to their collection. As it turns out, shiny Captain Pikachu does exist, though the odds of encountering one through this Bonus Timed Research is incredibly slim. Considering this, Pokemon GO fans really shouldn't hold their breath. However, some will get lucky and be able to add Shiny Captain Pikachu to their collection.

Captain Pikachu's Bonus Timed Research is just one Research quest that Pokemon GO players are tackling right now. Those that decided to spring for the Wonder Ticket have a 3-part quest to complete, while everyone has access to the World of Wonders Special Research quest. Pokemon GO players can look forward to more events throughout the World of