Professor Willow’s Birthday Research
Pokémon GO is celebrating Professor Willow's birthday with dedicated research and a series of upcoming July events.
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📍 How it ended
Pokémon GO detailed a birthday research event for Professor Willow featuring his assistant Pikachu. The event included field research for coins and the debut of unique Pokemon for a limited time.
Epilogue added 9d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Pokémon GO has announced "Professor Willow’s Birthday Research," an event where players can celebrate the professor alongside his assistant Pikachu. This activity is part of a broader schedule of events for July 2026.
Coverage from GoNintendo, Mein-MMO, and Pokémon GO Hub emphasizes additional content, including the "Ozone Ascent" event. GoNintendo specifically notes a Stamp Rally being announced for Japan.
Future developments include the rollout of the July 2026 event calendar as detailed by Mein-MMO and the implementation of the birthday research tasks.
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Quick answers
What is the primary event for Professor Willow?
The event is titled "Professor Willow’s Birthday Research," featuring the professor's assistant Pikachu.
Are there other events happening in July 2026?
Yes, coverage mentions the "Ozone Ascent" event and a general list of all July events.
Is there a specific event for Japan?
According to GoNintendo, a Stamp Rally has been announced for Japan.
Coverage (7)
- Pokémon GO feiert seinen Professor, bringt euch Münzen in Feldforschungen Mein-MMO · 20d ago
- Pokemon GO July Event Adding Unique Pokemon Debut For a Limited Time OpenCritic · 20d ago
- Pokemon Go Willow’s Birthday Research Event Details Restart.run · 20d ago
- Pokémon GO "Willow’s Birthday Research" and "Ozone Ascent" events detailed, Stamp Rally announced for Japan GoNintendo · 20d ago
- Pokémon GO: All Events in July 2026 Mein-MMO · 20d ago
- Wish Professor Willow a very happy birthday with Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu! Pokémon GO · 20d ago
- Professor Willow’s Birthday Research Pokémon GO Hub · 20d ago
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