Pikachu's Indonesia Journey
| Pikachu's Indonesia Journey | ||||
 Logo for Pikachu's Indonesia Journey | ||||
| Location | Indonesia | |||
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| Status | Concluded | |||
| Opened | February 21, 2024 | |||
| Closed | December 21, 2025 | |||
| Operated by | Pokémon Air Adventures | |||
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Pikachu's Indonesia Journey is a special event campaign under the Pokémon Air Adventures project which features the Pokémon mascot Pikachu, designed to bring people together through travel and exploration. It combined Pokémon gameplay with the cultural and scenic attractions of Indonesia.
There are several event-specific merchandises, including a special Pikachu Wearing a Batik Shirt Pokémon card, marking the first Indonesian-themed Pokémon card release. Several Pokémon-themed activities were hosted at the various venues, including gameplay showcases, and interactive events such as a Pokémon parade and cultural performances.[1]
Venue
As part of the campaign, several events took place in several major Indonesian hubs:[2]
Living World Denpasar (Bali)
- Dates: February 21, 2024 to March 3, 2024
- Event Info
Lapangan Puputan Niti Mandala Denpasar (Bali):
- Dates: March 02, 2024 - March 3, 2024
- Event Info
Pakuwon Mall (Surabaya)
- Dates: May 10, 2024 - May 19, 2024
- Event Info
Pakuwon Mall Jogja (Yogyakarta)
- Dates: August 15, 2024 - August 25, 2024
- Event Info
PIK Avenue (Jakarta)
- Dates: September 20, 2024 - September 29, 2024
- Event Info
Community Park PIK 2 (Jakarta)
- September 21, 2024 - September 22, 2024
Delipark Mall (Medan)
- Dates: April 25, 2025 - April 27, 2025
- Event Info
Pakuwon Mall (Bekasi)
- Dates: June 27, 2025 - June 29, 2025
- Event Info
Summarecon Mall (Bandung)
- Dates: August 16, 2025 - August 17, 2025
- Event Info
Pollux Mall Paragon (Semarang)
- Dates: October 18, 2025 - October 19, 2025
- Event Info
Palembang Indah Mall (Palembang)
- December 20, 2025 - December 21, 2025
Event Information
Each event featured a variety of activities available free of charge for both adults and children. Special Pokémon TCG Academia sessions were held at every Pikachu's Indonesia Journey event, allowing guests to learn the fundamentals of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.[3] Pokémon Meet & Greets were scheduled sessions where attendees could take photographs with a Pikachu mascot dressed in special batik attire. These mascots also participated in various Pikachu Parade & Mini Dance Shows hosted throughout the events. Designated photo spots were set up at each location, allowing guests to take pictures with collages featuring various Pokémon. Special sections of each venue were also dedicated to playing various episodes from Pokémon Horizons: The Series. Pokémon GO booths were hosted at many of the events, enabling attendees to take part in exclusive in-game activities. For younger visitors, the Pokémon Kids Carnival offered a selection of Pokémon-themed carnival games and coloring classes. At select venues, Pokémon Mezastar machines were also made available.[4] A special TCG Exhibition was held at the PIK Avenue event in Jakarta.[5]
The Bali and Jakarta events additionally featured special concerts with special live performances and unique shows such as a Pikachu EDM concert and a Pikachu Splash Show where water was sprayed at guests.[6] The Indonesian pop group JKT48 performed at the Lapangan Puputan Niti Mandala Denpasar event in Bali. They were joined by solo performers, Vidi Aldiano and Isyana Sarasvati at the Community Park PIK 2 venue.[7] A special Splash Show was presented in Bali, while the Jakarta event included a drone show presented by Skymagic.[8]
During the campaign, several Pokémon Run events were held as a follow up to Pokémon Run event held during the Pokémon Festival Jakarta. The series of marathon events started in Denpasar and continued to several other major cities. There were two categories, the 5km Fun Run and the 3km Family Run.[3]
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Pikachu Meet and Greet -
Pokémon Kids Carnival -
Pokémon Kids Carnival -
Pikachu EDM -
TCG Exhibition -
Pokémon Run Indonesia 2024
Tourism
As part of the event campaign in Bali, Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach offered Pokémon-themed rooms, decorated with Pikachu and other Pokémon, enhancing the immersive experience for attendees.[9] The reservation was available to booked for 2 adult attendees on February 15, 2024 and can be held on March 1, 2024 for 3 days minimum.[10] The attendees may also receive the Pokémon souvenirs, including 2 SVD Starter Decks, (ex Compact Decks), a Balinese special edition tumbler, and a Balinese special edition drawstring pocket. The event emphasizes Balinese culture with performances, decorations, and a focus on the unique heritage of Indonesia. The activities include parades featuring costumed Pikachu, traditional performances, and interactive Pokémon experiences. By integrating these cultural elements, the event aims to boost tourism, with local businesses, hotels, and food vendors expected to benefit from the increased influx of visitors.[11]
Pokémon GO
Special Pokémon GO events were held in the following major Indonesian hubs:
- The first event, Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey: Bali, was held on March 2 and 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time, in Lapangan Puputan Niti Mandala Denpasar and Living World Denpasar, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia.
- The second event, Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey: Surabaya, was held on May 11 and 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time, in Pakuwon Mall Surabaya, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
- The third event, Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey: Yogyakarta, was held on August 24 and 25, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time, in Pakuwon Mall Jogja, Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
- The fourth event under the title Pokémon GO City Safari: Jakarta was held on September 21 and 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time, in PIK Avenue and Community Park PIK2, Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia.
- The fifth event, Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey: Medan, was held on April 25 to 27, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time, in DeliPark Mall Medan, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia.
- The sixth event, Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey: Bekasi, was held on June 27 to 29, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time, in Pakuwon Mall Bekasi, Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia.
Its tickets cost 150,000 IDR (approximately $9.64 USD) for the events in Bali, Surabaya, and Yogyakarta or 125,000 IDR (approximately $8.62 USD) for the event in Jakarta, as a requirement to access exclusive in-game content, such as Mega Raids and special rewards. No ticket payment required for the event in Medan and Bekasi.
Features
| Event Feature | Description |
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| Increased Chance to Encounter Shiny Pokémon | All featured Pokémon during the event will have an increased chance of appearing as Shiny Pokémon. |
| Special Research | Participants can embark on an exclusive Special Research storyline available only during the event. |
| Location Cards | Special Location Cards will be available at designated PokéStops, allowing players to collect commemorative postcards unique to the event. |
| Field Research | Spin PokéStops to collect event-exclusive Field Research tasks and earn additional encounters with featured Pokémon. |
| Special Research | Level up your Elite Collector medal by completing this event’s Collection Challenge! |
| Surprise Encounters | Take lots of snapshots—Latias or Latios may surprise you! |
Field Research
The following exclusive Field Research tasks were available at the time:
| Field Research Task | Reward |
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| Catch 3 Pokémon with Weather Boost |  Doduo
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| Purify 1 Shadow Pokémon |  Swablu
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| Defeat 1 Team GO Rocket Grunt |  Emolga
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| Power-up 3 Flying-type Pokémon |  Skarmory
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| Catch 3 Flying-type Pokémon |  Pikachu with special balloons Pikachu wearing a batik shirt
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Special Research
The following exclusive Special Research tasks were available at the time:
| Special Research Task | Reward |
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| Play with your buddy |  ×1000
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| Earn a Candy walking with your buddy | 1000 XP |
| Take a snapshot in Bali/Surabaya/Yogyakarta |  Pelipper
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| Completing 1/5 |  ×20,  ×20,  ×20
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| Use 10 Pinap Berries to help catch Pokémon | ×1000
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| Use 10 Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon | 1000 XP |
| Take a snapshot in Bali/Surabaya/Yogyakarta | Emolga
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| Completing 2/5 |  ×20,  ×30,  ×2
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| Battle in a raid | ×1000
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| Catch 20 Flying-type Pokémon | 1000 XP |
| Take a snapshot in Bali/Surabaya/Yogyakarta |  Togekiss
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| Completing 3/5 |  ×20, ×30,  ×5
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| Spin 30 PokéStops or Gyms | ×1000
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| Send 5 Gifts and adds a sticker to each | 1000 XP |
| Take a snapshot in Bali/Surabaya/Yogyakarta |  Charizard
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| Completing 4/5 |  ×20,  ×3,  ×10
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| Catch 10 Pikachu | ×1000
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| Trade 3 Pikachu | 1000 XP |
| Take a snapshot in Bali/Surabaya/Yogyakarta | Pikachu with special balloons
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| Completing 5/5 |  x100,  x100,  ×1
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Collection Challenge
The following exclusive Collection Challenge tasks were available at the time:
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| Completing |  x1,  x1,  x100
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Wild encounters
| Pokémon | Notes | |
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| Icon | Name | |
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Bulbasaur | Available in Bali, Surabaya, Yogyakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Venusaur | Available in Jakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Charmander | Available in Bali, Surabaya, Yogyakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Charizard | Available in Bali, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Jakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Squirtle | Available in Bali, Surabaya, Yogyakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Blastoise | Available in Jakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Pikachu wearing a batik shirt | Available in Bali, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Jakarta, Medan, Bekasi. Special costumed variant
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Flying Pikachu with multicolored balloons | Available in Bali, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Jakarta. Special variant
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Flying Pikachu with special balloons | Available in Bali, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Jakarta. Special variant
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Caterpie | Available in Yogyakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Jigglypuff | Available in Bali, Surabaya, Yogyakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Oddish | Available in Bali, Jakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Horsea | Available in Surabaya. Increased spawn rate
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Magikarp | Available in Bali, Surabaya, Yogyakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Gyarados | Available in Bali, Surabaya, Yogyakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Eevee | Available in Bali, Surabaya, Yogyakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Totodile | Available in Surabaya. Increased spawn rate
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Aipom | Available in Bali, Jakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Unown J | Available in Jakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Unown K | Available in Jakarta. Increased spawn rate |
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Unown T | Available in Jakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Gligar | Available in Bali, Surabaya, Yogyakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Mantine | Available in Bali, Surabaya, Yogyakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Nincada | Available in Jakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Sharpedo | Available in Surabaya. Increased spawn rate
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Tropius | Available in Jakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Drifloon | Available in Bali, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Jakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Bronzong | Available in Yogyakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Chatot | Available in Bali, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Jakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Gible | Available in Jakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Finneon | Available in Bali. Increased spawn rate |
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Timburr | Available in Jakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Dwebble | Available in Surabaya, Jakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Ferroseed | Available in Jakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Skiddo | Available in Jakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Binacle | Available in Jakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Skrelp | Available in Bali. Increased spawn rate
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Carbink | Available in Jakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Noibat | Available in Bali, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Jakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Rowlet | Available in Yogyakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Pikipek | Available in Jakarta. Increased spawn rate |
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Mareanie | Available in Yogyakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Oranguru | Available in Jakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Raids
| One-Star Raids | Three-Star Raids | Mega Raids | |||
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Bulbasaur
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Charizard
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Mega Latios
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Charmander
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Gyarados
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Mega Latias
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Squirtle
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Dragonite
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Exclusive moves
| Action | Pokémon | Exclusive move |
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| Evolution |  Charmeleon → Charizard
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Blast Burn |
 Wartortle → Blastoise
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Hydro Cannon | |
 Ivysaur → Venusaur
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Frenzy Plant | |
| Catching |  Latios
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Luster Purge |
 Latias
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Mist Ball |
Pokémon GO City Safari: Jakarta
Field Research
The following exclusive Field Research tasks were available at the time:
| Field Research Task | Reward |
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| Catch 5 Pokémon Take a snapshot of your buddy |
×1000
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| Catch 15 Pokémon Catch 5 different species of Pokémon |
Skiddo
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| Catch 20 Pokémon |  ×1
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| Use 5 Razz Berries while catching Pokémon | Chatot
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| Use 5 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon | Tropius
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| Evolve a Pokémon | Gible
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| Send 5 Gifts to friends | Noibat
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Timed Research
The following exclusive Timed Research tasks were available at the time:
| Timed Research Task | Reward |
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| Spin a PokéStop at an Eevee Explorers location that you haven't visited before |  Eevee with a explorer hat
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| Spin 2 PokéStops at an Eevee Explorers locations that you haven't visited before | Eevee with a explorer hat
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| Spin 3 PokéStops at an Eevee Explorers locations that you haven't visited before | Eevee with a explorer hat
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| Spin 4 PokéStops at an Eevee Explorers locations that you haven't visited before | Eevee with a explorer hat
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| Spin 5 PokéStops at an Eevee Explorers locations that you haven't visited before | Eevee with a explorer hat
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| Spin 6 PokéStops at an Eevee Explorers locations that you haven't visited before | Eevee with a explorer hat
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| Spin 7 PokéStops at an Eevee Explorers locations that you haven't visited before | Eevee with a explorer hat
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| Completing | Eevee with a explorer hat,  ×25, ×1
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Special Research
The following exclusive Special Research tasks were available at the time:
| Special Research Task | Reward |
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| Spin a PokéStop or Gym in Jakarta | ×1
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| Completing 1/3 |  ×1, Eevee with a explorer hat
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| Choose 1 of the following bonuses | Double Incense Duration, Double Star Piece Duration, or Double Lucky Egg Duration |
| Feed your buddy 3 times | ×10
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| Earn a Candy walking with your buddy | ×10
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| Take a snapshot of your Eevee in Jakarta | ×10
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| Completing 2/3 |  ×1,  ×1×3/ ×3/ ×3
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| Evolve a Pokémon | ×100
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| Completing 3/3 | ×2024, 2024 XP
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Special Research Pokémon
| Pokémon | Notes | |
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| Icon | Name | |
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Eevee with a explorer hat | Available in Jakarta. Increased spawn rate
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Vaporeon with a explorer hat | Available in Jakarta. Evolves from Eevee with a explorer hat
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Jolteon with a explorer hat | Available in Jakarta. Evolves from Eevee with a explorer hat
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Flareon with a explorer hat | Available in Jakarta. Evolves from Eevee with a explorer hat
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Espeon with a explorer hat | Available in Jakarta. Evolves from Eevee with a explorer hat
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Umbreon with a explorer hat | Available in Jakarta. Evolves from Eevee with a explorer hat
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Leafeon with a explorer hat | Available in Jakarta. Evolves from Eevee with a explorer hat
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Glaceon with a explorer hat | Available in Jakarta. Evolves from Eevee with a explorer hat
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Sylveon with a explorer hat | Available in Jakarta. Evolves from Eevee with a explorer hat
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Special Eggs
| 2 km Eggs | 7 km Eggs | ||
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Pichu
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Tropius
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Togepi
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Chatot
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Mantyke
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Gible
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Skiddo
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Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey: Medan
Field Research
The following exclusive Field Research tasks were available at the time:
| Field Research Task | Reward |
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| Catch 10 Pokémon | ×1
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| Use 1 Incense | ×15
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| Catch 5 Grass-type Pokémon | ×5
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| Catch a Pokémon on 3 different days | ×2500
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| Catch 5 Fire-type Pokémon |  ×5
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| Visit PokéStops on 3 different days | 2500 XP |
| Catch 5 Water-type Pokémon | ×5
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| Completing | ×3, ×3, Pikachu wearing a batik shirt
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Collection Challenge
The following exclusive Collection Challenge tasks were available at the time:
| Pokémon | |
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| Completing | ×3, ×3, Pikachu wearing a batik shirt
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Pokémon Trading Card Game
- Main article: Pikachu Wearing a Batik Shirt (SV-P Promo 101)
As a tie-in promotion with the Pokémon Trading Card Game, an Indonesian-exclusive card, Pikachu Wearing a Batik Shirt (SV-P Promo 101), was distributed at various venues as part of Pikachu's Indonesia Journey. Each location would receive a different print.
- Visitors of the "Pikachu's Indonesia Journey in Bali" could receive a print featuring Pikachu wearing a Pikachu Batik shirt.
- Visitors of the "Pikachu's Indonesia Journey in Surabaya" could receive a print featuring Pikachu wearing a Xatu Batik shirt.
- Visitors of the "Pikachu's Indonesia Journey in Yogyakarta" could receive a print featuring Pikachu wearing a Staryu Batik shirt.
- Visitors of the "Pikachu's Indonesia Journey in Jakarta" could receive a print featuring Pikachu wearing a flower Batik shirt.
Merchandise
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Pikachu wearing a Pikachu Batik Shirt Plush -
Pikachu wearing a Xatu Batik Shirt Plush -
Pikachu wearing a Staryu Batik Shirt Plush -
Pikachu wearing a Flower Pikachu Batik Shirt Plush -
Pikachu wearing a Magikarp Batik Shirt Plush -
Pikachu wearing a Batik Shirt Keychain Set -
Pikachu wearing a Batik Shirt Rubber Playmat 9433653 -
Pikachu wearing a Batik Shirt Deck Shield 9433691 -
Pikachu's Indonesia Journey Merch -
Pokémon Run 2024 Merch
UTme! Pikachu's Indonesia Journey Collection
- Main article: Uniqlo → UTme! Pikachu's Indonesia Journey
UTme! Pikachu's Indonesia Journey was a UTme! collection from Uniqlo released exclusively in Indonesia. It served as a brand tie-in with the Pikachu's Indonesia Journey campaign and features Pikachu Balik, the mascot of the campaign.[12] The collection features both wearable T-shirts as well as stamps that can be printed on a variety of different merchandise such as bags or sweaters. It released on November 11, 2024. A second wave was released on November 28, 2025 featuring City Badges of various landmarks of Indonesia.
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Unisex T-Shirt -
Kids T-Shirt -
UTme! stamps
Gallery
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The promotional artwork of Pikachu's Indonesia Journey -
Pikachu Batik design -
Xatu Batik design -
Staryu Batik design -
Flower Pikachu Batik design -
Magikarp Batik design -
Pikachu wearing a Pikachu Batik shirt -
Pikachu wearing a Xatu Batik shirt -
Pikachu wearing a Staryu Batik shirt -
Pikachu wearing a Flower Pikachu Batik shirt -
Pikachu wearing a Magikarp Batik shirt -
City Badge of Surabaya: Sura and Baya Statue -
City Badge of Yogyakarta: Prambanan -
City Badge of Jakarta: National Monument -
City Badge of Bali: Besakih Temple -
City Badge of Bali: Beach -
City Badge of Bali: Beach
Multimedia
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References
- ↑ Pikachu Berbusana Batik Mampir ke Bali di Event Pikachu's Indonesia Journey in Bali
- ↑ Journey Diary | Pikachu's Indonesia Journey
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Living World Denpasar | Pikachu's Indonesia Journey Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- ↑ Pikachu's Indonesia Journey in BEKASI Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- ↑ PIK Avenue | Pikachu's Indonesia Journey Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- ↑ LAPANGAN PUPUTAN NITI MANDALA DENPASAR Posted March 3, 2026.
- ↑ Community Park PIK 2 | Pikachu's Indonesia Journey Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- ↑ https://skymagic.show/project/pikachus-indonesia-journey/ Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- ↑ Pokémon-Themed Rooms Will Appear at Hotel Nikko Bali
- ↑ Family Getaway Package - Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach (Wayback Machine on February 15, 2024)
- ↑ Pokémon Event in Indonesia's Bali is Set to Boost Tourism
- ↑ Instagram Post by uniqloindonesia. Posted November 04, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
External links
- Pikachu's Indonesia Journey official website
- Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey: Bali – Pokémon GO
- Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey: Surabaya – Pokémon GO
- Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey: Yogyakarta – Pokémon GO
- Pokémon GO City Safari: Jakarta
- Pokémon GO di Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey: Medan
- Pokémon GO di Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey: Bekasi
- Pokemon Room in Bali - Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach - Beachfront Hotel Resort in Nusa Dua, Bali
- Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey in Bali - YouTube
- Pikachu's Indonesia Journey - YouTube
See also
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