How do you get Pikachu Libre in 2022?

For the first time in the franchise’s history, Pokemon Trainers can get their hands on a Shiny version of Pikachu Libre in Go. Here is how you can unlock the incredibly rare ‘mon.

First introduced in the 2014 remakes Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Pikachu Libre gave the series’ yellow mascot an adorable new design. However for over six years, the character has been Shiny locked – until now.

In a first for the franchise, the masked Electric-type can now be caught in the extremely rare alternate form in Go. Here is what you need to do to capture it in the mobile title.

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How do you get Pikachu Libre in 2022?
Game Freak / The Pokemon CompanyFor the first time ever, fans can finally catch a Shiny version of Pikachu Libre.

Shiny Pikachu Libre comes to Pokemon Go

Unlocking the rare version of Pikachu Libre is extremely difficult. Not only because of the amount of work it takes to reach the encounter, but you only have one shot to do it. So taking this task on is only for the the most dedicated Trainers.

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While we’ve known since December that the masked costume version of the Electric-type was a reward for this Season’s Go, on the 31st players began to report encountering a Shiny version – which is a first for the franchise.

Below we will go over the steps on how to capture the coveted monster. Although be warned, it is not for the faint of hearts, and many will leave empty handed.

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How do you get Pikachu Libre in 2022?
Niantic / Pokemon CompanyBattle League Season 6 offers the rare version of Libre Pikachu as a reward.

How to catch Shiny Pikachu Libre in Pokemon Go

Pikachu Libre is a reward for reaching the very last rank during Battle League Season 6. However unlike previous iterations, ranks have now been raised from 10 through 24. Getting 20 is fairly easy as long as you participate, but it’s the final four that will offer up a challenge.

  • Step 1: Enter the Battle League Season 6 in Pokemon Go.
  • Step 2: Get through Rank 1-20 which can be achieved by participating in battles and securing wins.
  • Step 3: Rank 20-24 can only be reached by securing a rating. Reach Legend status with 3,000 points to hit 24.
  • Step 4: Once you hit 24, you will get a spawn encounter with Pikachu Libre which has a chance to be Shiny. Good luck catching it!

Unfortunately there is no easy way around this, and reaching Rank 24 will take a lot of work. Not only that, but you aren’t even guaranteed a Shiny Pikachu Libre, and only have one shot to catch it all season – making the stakes all the more higher.

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Many Trainers will no doubt undertake the challenge, as according to Serebii’s Joe Merrick the special Pikachu is a first for the series. Although he further clarified it can’t be transferred to Home or Sword & Shield.

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im guessing it will also be impossible for this pokemon to be put into in pokemon Home right? or do you think due to A CHANCE of gen 4 remakes (which also had contests) that the mon will be able to put into home for it to be put into gen 4 remakes?

— MrTommo999 (@MrTommo999) December 31, 2020

Over on Reddit, players began posting videos of them encountering the Shiny Libre ‘mon. One user reacted to the clip and exclaimed, “I guess we have a new candidate for the absolute rarest shiny in the entire game lol. You only get one chance at the shiny per season and ONLY if you actually make it to rank 24 in the first place!”

Ever since its debut in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire in 2014, the Luchador-inspired version of Pikachu has been a hit. The masked character has been featured in several games including popular fighting title Pokken Tournament.

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While it is extremely difficult to unlock, its rarity will only make it more special to fans. Players looking to secure the rare ‘mon will want to act fast as Season 6’s Battle League will be wrapping up soon as we enter into 2021.

A Pokemon Go trainer had plenty of reason to celebrate February 22 this year after finding an insanely rare Libre Pikachu on the palindrome date.

Days like 2-22-22 don’t come around often, and neither does Luchador Pikachu, as PoGo completionists know. The Pokemon variant has a few requirements to fulfill before even getting a chance to find it and then it’s a matter of sheer luck.

User ‘phatmeese’ showed how he was blessed by the RNG gods after encountering and then catching a Libre Pickachu, which tops out as one of the rarest creatures in the game.

“What a catch on 02-22-2022, they said. “Still feels unreal.” They later added that it was their first encounter after hitting Legend in Go Battle League.

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Pokemon Go Libre Pikachu catch

The timing of the trainer’s catch was a fun detail, especially since they had just qualified to even find Libre Pikachu in the first place.

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But getting it on the two-rrific date made the catch all the more special. Both the trainer and fellow PoGo community members had the perfect way to commemorate the haul.

“You better rename him Pikatwo,” one player suggested. The new Libre Pikachu owner was all too enthusiastic to oblige since the idea would be a fitting way to mark the unique encounter.

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This variation of the world’s most recognizable ‘mon isn’t easy to come by. To even be eligible, Pokemon Go players need to attain Legend status and be max level 25 in the Battle League.

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How do you get Pikachu Libre in 2022?
NianticIt can feel defeating trying to find then catch a Libre Pikachu in Pokemon Go.

After that, it’s a matter of having enough patience to find it then resilience in trying to keep it inside a Pokeball.

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But all the stars aligned for this trainer who is now the owner of a Libre Pikachu with one of the best timestamps of the accomplishment.

How to get Pikachu Libre july 2022?

Once you've caught Metang and Mareanie, you'll be able to catch Axew during your next Pokémon encounter and this is the same all the guaranteed Pokémon encounters. In Season 13, you'll receive the Pikachu Libre avatar items when you reach Rank 3.

Can you still get Pikachu Libre?

An encounter with Pikachu Libre is a reward for winning a battle at rank ten. It is also only available during the first season of GO Battle League, so probably for the next six weeks or so. Pikachu Libre is a guaranteed random encounter which means trainers should have the opportunity to catch more than one.

How to get Pikachu Libre October 2022?

Avatar items and other rewards Pikachu Libre avatar items will be rewarded to Trainers who reach Rank 3.

Is Pikachu Libre rare in Pokemon go?

Pikachu Libre is rare in Pokemon Go because you can get it only after reaching rank 20 in the Go Battle League. Upon reaching this rank, the game allows you to have an encounter with Pikachu Libre.