Who doesn’t know Pikachu? Even those who aren’t Pokémon fans surely know who this little yellow monster is. However, not many know that there are different versions of it. One of these is the PhD version. Pokemon Go lovers will be happy to know that Niantic has decided to add PhD Pikachu in Pokemon GO.
In this article, therefore, we will tell you everything you need to know about this version and, above all, what you need to do to get it. Before you continue reading, however, we tell you straight away that it won’t be an easy thing and you have to put in the effort to succeed.
How to get PhD Pikachu in Pokemon GO
Since his debut in the game last February 29th, many have immediately tried to get this version of Pikachu. Although, on paper, it is not difficult, the difficulty comes from the fact that it will take a long time, weeks if not months. But how does it work exactly?
Get a Platinum Medal in the PokeStop Showcase rankings
The first thing you need to do to have a chance to encounter PhD Pikachu in Pokemon GO is to get a Platinum Medal in the PokeStop Showcase rankings. Fortunately, there is no type of combat involved in this process, but you will simply have to find a PokeStop with a Showcase event and place one of your Pokemon.
The hard thing starts right now. Obviously, you can’t put any Pokemon, but only those that meet the criteria. Once the event is over, the Pokemon that comes closest to meeting the requirements will win. However, in order to get the Platinum Medal, you will have to achieve 100 victories. This is not a low number, especially since it is not certain that you will win.
Choose the best ones
Since you will only be able to participate in three of these events at the same time, our advice is to choose the ones where you have a higher chance of winning. Furthermore, continuously monitor the event and always choose the most suitable Pokemon.
To do this, it will not be necessary to visit the PokeStop, but you can also do it sitting comfortably on the sofa at home. This way, if you capture a Pokemon that best meets the requirements, you can change it at any time. Don’t forget to carry out this step, as it is essential to have a greater chance of victory.
Winning more frequently is very important to drastically reduce the time it will take you to get PhD Pikachu in Pokemon GO, so always pay attention to what happens in the Showcases. If you see that someone has placed a better Pokemon than yours, try to change it as soon as possible to reverse the situation.
Finally, know that before reaching the Platinum Medal, you will reach the other medals, each of which will give you rewards. Here’s what you can expect:
- Bronze Medal (10 Wins) – Pikachu PhD Headband
- Silver Medal (25 Wins) – Pikachu PhD Glasses
- Gold Medal (50 Wins) – Pikachu PhD Pose
- Platinum Medal (100 Wins) – Encounter with Pikachu PhD
