Showcase Star
Win PokéStop Showcases. Platinum is the only way to obtain Pikachu, Ph.D. Hard grind · grants a gameplay bonus.
✦ Bonus — The only way to obtain Pikachu, Ph.D. — earned at Platinum (100 Showcase wins).
How to grind the Showcase Star medal fast
XXL / XXS mons of the featured species dominate showcases. Use the in-game size filter to find your biggest one before entering.
You can enter the same showcase on multiple devices to push the leaderboard during off-hours.
Smaller / suburban PokéStops give you a much better win-rate than crowded city center stops.
Medals that pair with Showcase Star
What does the Showcase Star medal do?
The only way to obtain Pikachu, Ph.D. — earned at Platinum (100 Showcase wins).
How many win pokéstop showcases are needed for Platinum Showcase Star?
Platinum requires 100. Gold is 50, Silver is 10, and Bronze unlocks at 1.
What is the fastest way to grind the Showcase Star medal?
XXL / XXS mons of the featured species dominate showcases. Use the in-game size filter to find your biggest one before entering.
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