For players of Pokemon Go, the ability to make and customize a trainer avatar has been a key gameplay feature since the game's launch in 2016. Many different styles inspired by the world of Pokemon have been added to the game, with accessories and clothing items matching well-known Pokemon and factions known to fans of the series.
An iconic item for any Pokemon Trainer is the basic cap, first spotted in the ever-iconic Pokemon Red and Blue. While that classic cap is still available to you today, Niantic has created several different types of headgear for Trainers to wear. However, not all new hats are show-stoppers, with certain items stealing the show in terms of style.
10 Team Rocket Hat: A Touch Of Villainous Style
The Team Rocket cap is available to purchase for 150 Pokecoins. The only Team Rocket-themed hat in the game, the hat's style does not differ too much from the original sports cap, which makes the hat rather ordinary compared to other options available in Pokemon Go.
Trainers with ponytails will notice that their hair is hidden when wearing the hat, which adds a unique look to the avatar that will set you apart. While the hat's design is not unusual, it is a must-have item for those looking to show their support for the tricky and nefarious Team Rocket.
9 Magikarp Hat: A Bold Option For A Bold Trainer
Perhaps the most ridiculous-looking hat within Pokemon Go, the Magikarp hat is a free item that looks like a Magikarp attached itself to your avatar's head. That is what makes it appealing, a perfect option for any Trainer not afraid to stand out in battle.
A fan-favorite Pokemon, Magikarp is known for its awkward and humorous mannerisms. This hat perfectly encapsulates everything fans love and hate about the Water-type Pokemon, which makes it the perfect item for those trainers who are unafraid to stand out amongst the crowd. The only drawback for this item, besides its silliness (an acquired taste), is the color scheme: the bright red can make it difficult to pair with other clothing items.
8 Eevee/Pikachu Hat: Two Surprisingly Free Choices
Created to promote the launch of Pokemon: Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee on the Nintendo Switch, these two caps are free to acquire for Trainers. These items are more suitable for players who want a fresh look but are not willing to spend Pokecoins on avatar items.
A fun Pokemon-themed design that both beginners and long-term players alike can wear at any time, the hats do not differ from regular sports caps, so they become rather plain after a few weeks of wearing them. The hats follow the same design as the basic sports cap, which makes them a simple-yet-fun upgrade to the classic Trainer look. You can show your support for fan-favorites Eevee and Pikachu and still retain that look.
7 Sableye Goggles: Steampunk, But Make it Pokemon
The only goggle set for Trainers in Pokemon Go, this hat item is truly a one-of-a-kind accessory for you to wear. Based on Dark/Ghost Pokemon Sableye, the goggles add a steampunk aesthetic to the Trainer's outfit. The Sableye goggles were released as part of a Halloween promotional set in 2020. The set also included a Sableye mask, a Gengar-themed backpack and a hooded onesie.
The goggles are perfect for anyone who wants to master Dark- or Ghost-type Pokemon. While the goggles add a hint of mystery to an avatar, Trainers already wearing glasses on their avatar may want to pass on this hat item, as the looks do not go together. You can get these goggles for your trainer for only 150 Pokecoins.
6 Team Aqua Bandanna: Not Just for Pirate-Themed Parties
Inspired by the fan-favorite villains of the Hoenn region, the Team Aqua bandanna is one of the few hats not based on the standard cap in Pokemon Go. Fans of Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald will instantly recognize the design and logo of the bandanna.
Trainers can wear this hat for only 50 Pokecoins, for a touch of high-seas-inspired style. The neutral grey tone also makes it a fantastic item to mix and match with other clothing items in Pokemon Go. The bandana offers a different look to Trainers, but ultimately fails to stand out among some more ostentatious hat options in the game.
5 Delibird Earmuffs: Warms The Heart On The Coldest Of Days
A winter clothing item featuring the adorable Ice- and Flying-type Pokemon Delibird. While the price is a bit steep (200 Pokecoins), the earmuffs complete any winter outfit you might want to try on during the colder months.
Moreover, the Delibird earmuffs set the perfect tone for training Ice-type Pokemon any time of the year and in any climate. The super cute face also makes the earmuffs accessible to Trainers who might not live in such a climate. Overall, the Delibird earmuffs make a perfect if rather niche addition to any stylish trainers wardrobe (Ice-types aren't too popular with their many weaknesses, after all).
4 Sylveon Bow: A Splash Of Pink Pastel Style
Based on one of the Eeveelutions, Sylveon, this bow mirrors the tiny bow-like features found on the Pokemon's body. Colored in pastels, it's one of the more elegant and spring-like hat items on offer for Trainers to wear. Like the Team Aqua bandana, the Sylveon Bow features colors that match a variety of other avatar outfits, making it more accessible than other hat items.
Now you can match your Sylveon and bring a nice pastel palette into the game. The bow can be purchased for 100 Pokecoins, which also makes it one of the more affordable options for this clothing slot in Pokemon Go.
3 Galarian Farfetch'd Cap Set: Not A Farfetch'd Style
Perhaps the best in-game spin-off design of the sports cap, the Galarian Farfetch'd cap looks exactly like the Pokemon. Utilizing the brim of the hat as the bill of this regional variant Fighting-type Pokemon was a brilliant move.
This design is both aesthetically pleasing and a unique, fun way to still wear the sports cap while also setting yourself apart from other trainers. The price for the cap set is 150 Pokecoins. An affordable and popular pick for many Trainers' in-game outfits.
2 Meltan Earrings: An Abstract Option
One of the better earring pairs in Pokemon Go, the Meltan earrings are designed after mythical Steel-type Pokemon Meltan, which was first teased for players in Pokemon Go back in 2018. The pair of earrings will only cost trainers 50 Pokecoins, and wearing them will replace any hat an avatar has equipped.
These earrings offer a subtle yet modern look for Trainers, and will please any fan of abstract art. They add an extra layer of style to any avatar outfit, while offering an alternative to wearing hats. The Meltan earrings are the perfect non-hat option for Trainers looking to still add a Pokemon-themed item into their wardrobe (but without completely overpowering their entire outfit). There are few better ways to use your precious hat slot.
1 Drifloon Cap: A Drifloon You Can Wear
A rather unremarkable item at first glance, the Drifloon cap is the best hat available right now on Pokemon Go. Its design and close resemblance to Ghost/Flying Pokemon Drifloon make it endlessly endearing.
The hat perfectly encapsulates the overall look and style of Drifloon, and even features the Pokemon's heart-shaped appendages at the ends of the hat's side strings. The design also has a white puffball at the top for added charm. You can get this adorable and stylish hat for 250 Pokecoins and have one of the best-designed clothing items in the entire game to wear.