The Pokémon World Championships 2025 aren’t just about crowning the best Trainers across the globe—they’re also a chance for Pokémon GO players to grab exclusive in-game rewards through Twitch Drops. This year’s event offers Timed Research, rare encounters, and even a shot at a shiny Pikachu wearing a varsity jacket. Here’s everything you need to know to claim your rewards.
Event Dates and Streaming Schedule
The 2025 Pokémon World Championships take place August 15–17, 2025, live from Anaheim, California. Streams for Pokémon GO start at 9:00 a.m. PDT each day, with multiple rebroadcasts throughout the weekend so you can still qualify for rewards even if you miss the live show.
Step-by-Step Guide to Claiming Pokémon GO Twitch Drops
1. Follow the Official Pokémon GO Twitch Channel
Head to twitch.tv/PokemonGO and click Follow so you’re notified when the stream goes live.
2. Link Your Accounts
Link your Pokémon Trainer Club account with Twitch:
- Log into Twitch and visit the Rewards tab.
- Follow the official Pokémon GO linking instructions from the Twitch Drops FAQ.
Before watching, make sure Twitch Drops are enabled in your Twitch settings to ensure progress counts.
3. Watch the Stream
You must watch at least 30 minutes of the Pokémon GO World Championships stream on any event day.
Tip: Do not minimize the Twitch player—this will pause your progress towards the Drop.
4. Claim Your Twitch Drop
Once the 30 minutes are up, a claim prompt appears in Twitch chat or in your Twitch Drops Inventory.
5. Redeem Your Code
After claiming, head to rewards.pokemon.com to view your code, then redeem it at the Pokémon GO Offer Redemption Page.
The exact path is: View Inventory → Show Code → copy the code → redeem on the Offer Redemption page.
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Codes are one-time use and expire on August 30, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. UTC (official sources vary between 11:00 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.—use the earlier time to be safe).
Pokémon GO Twitch Drop Rewards for 2025
Day 1 – August 15, 2025
- Timed Research: Honors the 2024 Pokémon GO Master’s Division Champion, featuring one of their key Pokémon.
- Encounter: Skarmory (shiny possible)
- Item: Elite Charged TM
Day 2 – August 16, 2025
- Timed Research: Build a Great League-ready team.
- Encounter Paths (choose one):
- Lapras, Sableye, Lileep
- Squirtle, Stunfisk, Inkay
- Sentret, Paldean Wooper, Wimpod
- Additional Reward: 8,500 Stardust
Day 3 – August 17, 2025
- Encounter: Pikachu wearing a varsity jacket (shiny possible)
- Bonus: Applies only to Buddies at Ultra level or higher—these Buddies will have an increased chance to bring Torn Ticket or Cactus Fruit souvenirs until August 31, 2025 (local time).
Tip: Watching an official Pokémon GO co-streamer instead of the main channel can also grant a separate Timed Research that includes the same souvenir bonus.
How to Get Shiny Varsity Jacket Pikachu
This costumed Pikachu is the official mascot for the 2025 event and can be shiny. There are two main ways to find it:
- Twitch Drop Reward (Day 3) – Luck-based encounter when redeeming the final day’s Timed Research.
- Field Research Tasks during the World Championships Celebration Event – Tasks include:
- Win a Raid
- Power up Pokémon 15 times
- Battle in the GO Battle League 5 times
Farming Tip: Powering up low-CP Pokémon is the fastest way to complete the “Power up Pokémon” task repeatedly. Field Research from PokéStops is random and can be abandoned to reroll for faster farming.
Bonus: 2025 Pokémon Worlds T-Shirt
You can also redeem code Z3USC2JQS9LWN for a free in-game 2025 Pokémon Worlds white T-shirt. This code is valid until August 30, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. UTC.
Optional: On-Site Anaheim Exclusive
If you’re attending in person, look for the local “2025 Pokémon World Championships Scavenger Hunt” Timed Research. Completing it rewards a Worlds-themed avatar shirt exclusive to event attendees.
Pro Tips for Rewards
Before you finish up your Twitch viewing, keep these key points in mind to make the most of your Pokémon GO World Championships 2025 rewards:
- Watch official co-streamers to get the same Timed Research rewards and Buddy souvenir bonus.
- Check your Field Research tasks regularly to increase your chances of finding shiny Pikachu.
- Enable Twitch Drops before you start watching, avoid minimizing the stream, and remember that rebroadcasts count toward progress.
- Each Timed Research code can only be claimed once.
By following these tips, you can enjoy the excitement of the Championships while securing all the exclusive in-game rewards available.
