Pokemon Move Pronounces Pikachu-Themed New 12 Months 2023 Event

A new costumed Pikachu arrives at the Pokémon Move New Year 2023 event as a host of Pokémon wearing birthday party

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If you missed any of these previous costumed species, you now have a chance to ring in the New Year by cracking eggs

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A new costumed Pikachu arrives at the Pokémon Pass New Years 2023 event as a host of birthday party hat-wearing Pokémon

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Tier One: Bulbasaur Birthday Celebration Hat, Charmander Party Hat, Squirtle Birthday Celebration Hat, Pikachu Top Hat, 12 Month New Hoothoot Hat

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Hat Raticate Birthday Celebration, Hat Nidorino Birthday Celebration, Hat Gengar Birthday Celebration, Hat Wobbuffet Birthday Celebration

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Reshiram, supposedly confirming that the Dragons of Unova rotation will stick around after Reshiram, possibly concluding with Zekrom

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Decoration bonus? Niantic says: "Throughout this occasion, festive fireworks will light up the sky. We hope you experience the colorful decoration!"

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Store Event Themed Stickers, Spinning Tops, and Opening Giveaways Stardust through a collection challenge

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