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Pokémon Go
- Niantic Labs, The Pokémon Company
- July 6, 2016
- Android, iOS
About Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go is an augmented reality mobile game that uses GPS to let players locate, capture, train, and battle Pokémon in real-world locations. Players explore their physical surroundings to find PokéStops for items, battle at Gyms for team control, participate in Raid Battles cooperatively, and compete in the Go Battle League's player-versus-player format. The game is free-to-play with in-app purchases and features Pokémon from across multiple generations of the franchise.
Latest Pokémon Go News
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Pokémon GO Player Reports a Shiny Aipom Running Away
A Pokémon GO player reported that a shiny Aipom ran away during a wild encounter, raising questions about what happened.…
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A Reddit post points Pokémon GO players to a LEGO cap code
A Reddit post from user Cecross points Pokémon GO players toward a promo code that may grant a LEGO-themed cap.…
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Pokémon GO’s Dynamax Magmar Max Monday Was Built for Solo Trainers
Pokémon GO’s Magmar Max Monday took place on August 1, 2026, giving Trainers the first chance to catch Dynamax Magmar…
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The Best Way to Take Down Gigantamax Rillaboom in Pokémon GO
Gigantamax Rillaboom is a Tier 6 Max Battle boss in Pokémon GO. The encounter requires 800 Max Particles, but the…
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Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Will End With a Global Mega Finale
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 will have one more worldwide event before the season wraps up. Scopely announced Pokémon GO Fest…
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You Can Beat Mega Mewtwo Y in Pokémon GO with These Raid Picks
Mega Mewtwo Y is a Psychic-type Super Mega Raid boss in Pokémon GO. Its weaknesses are Bug, Dark, and Ghost…
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Pokémon GO’s July 27 Week Brings Shiny Gigantamax Rillaboom
Pokémon GO has another packed week ahead from July 27 through August 2, 2026. The schedule includes the final day…
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Pokémon GO Datamine Points to a New Home for Special Backgrounds
A feature found in Pokémon GO version 421.0 could give Special Backgrounds a much more visible role. The datamined system…
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Eevee Spotlight Hour Returns to Pokémon GO on July 23
Eevee Spotlight Hour will take place in Pokémon GO on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. local…
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Pokémon GO Announces a Fire and Ice Hatch Day
Pokémon GO has announced Fire and Ice Hatch Day through its official news page. The announcement confirms the event’s name,…
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Pokémon GO Wild Area Heads to Sendai and Mexico City This November
Pokémon GO Wild Area will return in November 2026 with two in-person city events and a separate global celebration. The…
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Pokémon Go Guides
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Pokémon GO’s Last-Used Ball Setting Can Save Regular Poké Balls for the Explorer Gadget
Pokémon GO has a small Advanced Settings option that can help Trainers keep regular Poké Balls in reserve for the…
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Mega Starmie’s August 22 Pokémon GO Debut Will Bring Boosted Shiny Odds and Extra Raid Passes
Mega Starmie will make its Pokémon GO debut during the Ultra Unlock: Starmie Super Mega Raid Day on Saturday, August…
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Pokémon GO’s Cramorant Could Be a Great League Surprise in Water Festival 2026
Cramorant is coming to Pokémon GO as one of the featured Pokémon for Water Festival 2026, and its early PvP…
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Pokémon GO Nickit Community Day PvP Guide: Thievul’s Great and Ultra League IV Targets
A Pokémon GO community graphic breaks down two very different PvP targets for Thievul, Nickit’s evolution. Great League favors 0/15/11…
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Pokémon GO Explorer Gadget Guide: Access Is Random, but the Tool Runs Automatically
Pokémon GO’s Explorer Gadget is still being tested as of August 12, 2026, and access is not guaranteed. Scopely has…
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Pokémon GO Raid Guide: Groudon Wants Options, Mega Garchomp Wants Ice
Pokémon GO’s August 10–16, 2026 raid lineup features both Groudon and Mega Garchomp, giving Trainers two bosses to prepare for…
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Pokémon GO Players Can Mix Shadow and Non-Shadow Pokémon in One Search
Pokémon GO players can combine Shadow and non-Shadow species in one search instead of running separate queries. A community-discovered string…
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Pokémon GO’s Necrozma Adventure Effects Can Attract Pokémon for Two Hours
Pokémon GO players with Dawn Wings or Dusk Mane Necrozma may have an extra way to attract Pokémon without spending…
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Pokémon GO’s August 10 Max Monday Will Bring Back Dynamax Beldum
Pokémon GO’s next Max Monday will feature Dynamax Beldum on August 10, 2026. Beldum will appear at Power Spots throughout…
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Pokémon GO’s Azelf Solo-Raid Guide Builds a Budget-Friendly Game Plan
Pokémon GO trainers preparing to take on Azelf alone now have a community-made guide focused on the details that can…
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Pokémon Go
Developed by Niantic Labs, The Pokémon Company
Pokémon Go is an augmented reality mobile game that uses GPS to let players locate, capture, train, and battle Pokémon in real-world locations. Players explore their physical surroundings to find PokéStops for items, battle at Gyms for team control, participate in Raid Battles cooperatively, and compete in the Go Battle League's player-versus-player format. The game is free-to-play with in-app purchases and features Pokémon from across multiple generations of the franchise.
- Genre Role-playing (RPG), Simulator
- Platforms Android, iOS
- Perspective Third person, Bird view / Isometric, Side view
- Modes Single player, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
- Release July 6, 2016
- Publisher Niantic Labs
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