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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.
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Pokémon GO Player Calls Out a Kanto-Heavy Shaymin Task
A Pokémon GO player has called attention to a demanding step in the Masterwork Research: Glimmers of Gratitude questline, where…
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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 Guides
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Pokémon GO City Safari Will Bring 7 Event Zones to Brisbane on September 26 and 27
Brisbane will host Pokémon GO City Safari on September 26 and 27, 2026, with event gameplay running from 10:00 a.m.…
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Pokémon GO Shadow Thundurus Incarnate Raids Favor Ice and Rock Teams
Shadow Thundurus Incarnate is a Tier 5 Shadow Raid Boss in Pokémon GO, and its Electric and Flying typing gives…
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Pokémon GO’s Mega Squads Research Maps Raid Tiers, Eggs and Spawns Ahead of September 8
Pokémon GO’s Mega Squads event begins Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 10 a.m. local time, and its raid schedule starts…
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Pokémon GO’s September 7 Max Monday Will Feature Dynamax Ralts
Pokémon GO’s September 7 Max Monday will bring Dynamax Ralts to Power Spots all day, but the returning Fairy/Psychic Pokémon…
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How to line up Pokémon GO buddy evolutions with Mega Finale
Pokémon GO Trainers have a handy way to finish several buddy evolutions during Mega Ascension and the September 5-6 Mega…
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Pokémon GO Mega Squads Will Add a New Dog Duo and a Shiny Flamigo Hunt
Pokémon GO’s Mega Squads event will bring a new dog duo, the first Shiny Flamigo encounters, and a fresh upgrade…
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Pokémon GO Twitch Drops Turned Up After One Trainer Accepted PTC’s Terms
Claiming Pokémon GO Twitch Drops on Twitch does not always make the rewards easy to find in a Pokémon Trainer…
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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
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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