For A Limited Time You Can Catch A Pikachu With Luffy's Hat From ONE PIECE In POKÉMON GO
You read that right! Luffy has broken into Niantic's mobile game - or at least his famous straw hat has just in time for a crossover event. Read on for details on when you can capture it and more!
Pokémon Go has introduced Trainers to the idea of individuality between the same species of Pokémon. Trainers grind capturing multiple of the same creature in hopes of a higher IV or shiny versions of a list currently comprised of four generations of Pokémon, and still the mobile game also regularly adds special event Pokémon which look different or wear different clothes as well.
Of course, Pikachu, the popular Pokémon that it is, is usually the focus of these events, but there are others such as the Bow Eevee and Sunglasses Squirtle - plus their evolutions. For the current event, Pikachu remains in the spotlight, however.
Pokémon Go has stepped up their game for this one, introducing a version of Pikachu that wears Luffy's straw hat from One Piece, a Manga and Anime. Of course, this means the hat is also available as an avatar item in the shop in addition to being able to capture the special Pikachu.
Meanwhile, in Japan, as part of this crossover, the statues of Luffy and other One Piece characters across Kumamoto Prefecture will serve as special Pokéstops.
This event only runs until July 29 so be sure to get out and capture one!
Get ready for an all-new Pokémon experience! Pokémon Go opens a universe of Pokemon to find, catch, trade, and battle on your iPhone or Android device. With Pokémon Go, you'll discover Pokémon in a whole new world - your own!
Pokémon GO is currently available for Android and iOS devices.