Pokémon GO News
September2018
Guide Pokémon GO - How To Catch Pokémon: Throwing Tips, Poké Balls, & Capture Rates
Rate of play
How do you catch Pokémon in Pokémon GO? By throwing Poké Balls at them, of course! Well, it's not quite as simple as that. Different Poké Balls have different capture rates, for example, and you can increase the capture rate further depending on how you throw one and by using items. Many Pokémon are super easy to catch, and it...
News Pokémon GO's Friends And Trading Update Has Seen Revenue Rise To $2.5 Million Per Day
A 39% increase
Pokémon GO's incredible launch period popularity may have faded a fair amount after several months had passed, but the smartphone game has remained one of the most popular - and highest earning - apps on the market ever since. It appears that the recent addition of trading, which has been introduced as part of GO's recent...
August2018
News Pokémon GO Is Allegedly Abusing Its Android Storage Read Permissions To Combat Rooting
Reading users' file names
As part of Niantic's near-constant war against cheaters, Pokémon GO has several steps in place to ban anyone who appears to have used third-party software or mods to manipulate the game. One such measure blocks all Android phones that have been rooted (when users grant themselves 'root' access to the operating...
News Pokémon GO Has Reached Its Highest Player Figures Since Launch, User Base Is "Thriving"
Yes, people do still play the game
Despite what the vocal minority online might suggest - with their near-constant cries of "do people really still play that game?" - Pokémon GO is going from strength to strength, with new events and in-game features helping it to secure its highest player figures since its Earth-shattering launch. Not long...
News Celebi Is Headed To Pokémon GO For All Players Next Week
Voice of the forest
Celebi, the mythical Pokémon which first appeared in Pokémon Gold and Silver, will be available for all players in Pokémon GO starting from next week. The legendary creature will become available through a new Special Research questline which will be kicking off on 20th August. Players will encounter tasks that will...
News Pokémon Go Returns To Top Of The Charts On US iOS App Store
The very best
Since it was launched, Niantic’s mobile title Pokémon GO has been extremely successful. In July, new estimates revealed the game had gone from strength to strength surpassing a whopping $1.8 billion in total revenue. Although the game's player base had dwindled since its super-launch in 2016, $2 million was apparently...
Weirdness 70 Year Old Man Plays Pokémon GO With 11 Smartphones Attached To His Bike
So that's how to catch 'em all
Playing Pokémon GO can be an addictive way to pass the time, and a great way of getting some much-needed exercise while having a bit of fun, but we've never seen anyone play the game quite like this. Chen San Yuan, a 70-year-old man living in Taiwan, has adopted a rather elegant way of playing the mobile...
News Niantic Hopes To Have Player vs Player Battles In Pokémon GO By The End Of The Year
Finally!
Ever since Pokémon GO launched back in July 2016, one of the most heavily requested features from fans has been player vs player battles. Considering battling has always been one of the most important features in the series, this makes an awful lot of sense, but the mobile phenomenon's developer Niantic hasn't exactly been forthcoming...
Guide Pokémon GO Gen 4 Pokémon List - Every Gen 4 Pokémon Ahead Of The Update
Which one do you want to catch?
Niantic has confirmed that Gen 4 Pokémon will arrive soon in Pokémon GO, and we can barely stand to wait. That's the monsters that originally made an appearance in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl, which took place in the Sinnoh region in case you didn't know that already. Sadly, we have no idea when these new Pokémon...
July2018
Review Go-tcha Ranger - A Worthy Upgrade For The Ultimate Pokémon GO Accessory?
Easy auto
The Pokéball Plus may be the year's hottest accessory for Pokéman fans, but peripheral maker Datel has released a device which, if you're only looking to play Pokémon GO, could end up being more appealing. The Go-tcha Ranger is the sequel to the standard (and totally unofficial) Go-tcha, which b
News Pokémon GO Is Adding New 'Lucky' Pokémon Which Are Easier To Power Up
Gotta catch all these now, too
Pokémon GO is adding a new type of monster to get your hands on, theoretically making the whole levelling up experience a little easier. These 'Lucky' Pokémon are part of a feature that has yet to be officially detailed, with just a glimpse of what's to come being shared by Niantic so far. News of the Lucky...
News Niantic Outlines Hard-Hitting Three-Strike Policy For Pokémon GO Cheaters
Making things fair and square
Pokémon GO developer Niantic has offered some clarification on its policies for players who cheat their way to success in the game. The mobile sensation will make use of a three-strike system made up of warnings and further punishments in an attempt to "provide multiple opportunities [for users] to change their...
News Japanese Man Arrested By Police For Selling Modified Pokémon GO Plus Accessories
Says he didn't realise it was illegal
Japanese authorities have reportedly arrested a 37-year-old man from Japan's Chiba prefecture for selling Pokémon GO Plus modification services. Despite claiming that he didn't know his activities were illegal, the man was arrested for violating Nintendo’s trademark by offering a Pokémon GO Plus...
News Dataminers Unveil The Next Potential Set Of Monsters Coming To Pokémon GO
A few more friendly faces
New Pokémon have been steadily released into the wild world of Pokémon GO ever since its launch a couple of years ago; while initially only allowing trainers to catch (most) of the original 151 creatures, the game now features a healthy collection of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and even Alolan Form Pokémon. Now, it...
News Pokémon GO Players Spend More Than $2 Million A Day, Total Revenue Surpasses $1.8 Billion
Pretty successful, then
Everyone and their cat has likely heard of Pokémon GO at this stage; two years ago this week, Niantic and The Pokémon Company's monster-catching simulator took the world by storm, generating a buzz around the world that was pretty much unheard of for a video game. New estimates have now revealed that it's still...
News The Squirtle Squad Is (Kind Of) Coming To Pokémon GO This Weekend
"Squirtle, squirt!"
Pokémon GO is having a Community Day this weekend, focusing on the super-adorable Squirtle as the mascot of choice, and Niantic has confirmed that a rather special variant on everyone's favourite starter water turtle will be included. As a nice little reference to the original season of the Pokémon anime, a...
June2018
News Pokémon GO Had The Most Active Users In May Since Summer 2016
Niantic used second wind!
A couple years ago, Pokémon GO took the world by storm when it launched in the summer, shattering records left and right and becoming that game that everyone was playing. In the months and years since, player engagement has understandably gone down to much more usual levels, but Niantic has been working tirelessly all that...
News Pokémon GO ‘Friends’ And Trading Services Are Now Live
Just like old times
On Tuesday we reported the new ‘Friends’ feature for Pokémon GO would rollout later this week. With Niantic slowly making this service and trading available to higher level players over the past day, the major release of the ‘Friends’ and social features is now live. This makes the services accessible to all trainers and...
Lotads on tour
Forget the World Cup – the Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 is this year's most exciting event, and it kicks off in just shy of a fortnight with events taking place in Chicago, Dortmund, and Yokosuka throughout the summer. You can still join in the fun if you can't make it to any of the participating locations though. During specific...
Guide Pokémon GO Trading Update - Release Date, Friends, And Gifts - Everything We Know So Far
Gotta trade 'em all
Pokémon GO is about to finally get a few of its most requested features: a friends list and the ability to trade Pokémon. As if it couldn't get any bigger, Niantic has somehow found a way to make us all excited about Pokémon GO again. In this guide, we're going to run you through everything we know about the upcoming update...
News Pokémon GO Will Finally Allow You To Trade Pokémon With New 'Friends' Feature
You'll need to be level 10 or higher to trade
Niantic has announced 'Friends' for Pokémon GO - a new feature for the game that will finally allow players to trade their prized Pokémon with one another. Scheduled to start rolling out to players later this week, Pokémon GO Friends will allow you to connect with your real-life friends and keep...
News Pokémon GO Introduces New Legendary And Mythical Avatar T-Shirts
We wish these were real
Niantic has announced that two brand new t-shirt designs have landed in Pokémon GO, and these are definitely sure to catch the eye of any passers-by - or people who look at your phone, anyway. The designs are based on the mythical Pokémon Mew, who finds itself featured on a bright pink shirt, and the legendary pairing...
News Niantic Is Deleting Players' Pokémon Illegally Obtained In Pokémon GO
To prepare a "fun and fair" environment
Niantic has announced that it will be cracking down on players who are using 'illegal' methods to obtain their favourite monsters in Pokémon GO, and players are starting to notice that their prized collections have been rendered useless. A tweet from the Japanese Pokémon GO Twitter account has stated that...
May2018
News Pokémon GO's Adventure Week Event Brings Extra XP, Rewards And More Rock Types
Hard Nosepass
Pokémon GO has a new event, one that's already kicked off on a smartphone near you, and it's brought all manner of special rewards and extra buffs to make your AR Pokémon hunting that bit more enticing. Oh, and if you like your rock types, you should definitely read on. There's some unique Field Research to be had, bringing...
News Niantic Announces Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 For Europe, US And Asia
Community events aplenty
Niantic has announced a schedule of events coming to Pokémon GO players all around the world this summer, aptly named the Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018. The first of these events will take place in Europe. On 30th June - 1st July, hosted in the city of Dortmund, Germany, a Safari Zone event will take place in...
Soapbox What Pokémon GO And The Pokémon Main Series Could Learn From Each Other
Serebii's Joe Merrick shares his opinion
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. In today's article, resident Pokémon expert and webmaster of Serebii Joe Merrick ponders if Pokémon GO and the mainline Pokémon games can...
News Niantic CEO John Hanke Maps Out The Future Of Pokémon GO
Gen IV, PvP, PokéStop submissions and much more
You never know who you're going to be sitting next to on your next flight. In the case of Doctor PoGo - a high-level Pokémon GO player - it ended up being none other than Niantic CEO John Hanke. As well as being a throughly nice bloke, Hanke was willing to share some information with...
April2018
TM to GO
Catching the right Pokémon, training it, and evolving it is only half the battle in Pokémon GO. Arguably, the most important aspect of a Pokémon is its moves, as you can bring down a much more powerful Pokémon if yours has the better moveset. It gets a little bit more complicated when you realise that there are two different types of...
Guide Pokémon GO Kanto Event FAQ: Everything You Need To Know To Get The Most Out Of It
GO and catch 'em all over again
Pokémon fans who've been around since the very beginning will absolutely adore the latest event that just kicked off in Pokémon GO. It's Kanto Week, and it celebrates all of the original Pokémon that we fell madly in love with all the way back in 1996. In this guide we're going to cover the Kanto Event in great...
Guide Pokémon GO Field Research And Research Breakthroughs - How To Complete Them And All Rewards
Do your dailies
Pokémon GO has just received a sizeable update that introduces a variety of research quests. These give you a perfect reason to return each day, as you'll earn some excellent rewards for completing them. There are three different types of research quests: field research, research breakthroughs, and special research. Each different...
News Pokémon GO's Field Research Mechanic Lets You Catch Legendaries Outside Of Raid Battles
The gift that keeps on giving
Pokémon GO's Field Research system has been active for around a week now, which means players are finally getting enough stamps to unlock their first big reward - and it's a doozy. It's being reported that securing a full week of research stamps gives you the chance to battle the legendary Moltres, which was...
News Niantic Settles Pokémon GO Fest Class Action Suit With $1.6 Million Payout
That's a lot of microtransaction revenue
Remember Pokémon GO Fest? It was supposed to be the crowning glory of Niantic's popular smartphone title, but it ended in chaos thanks to numerous technical problems which prevented many of the players present from even taking part. Despite efforts to smooth things over after the du
News Legendary Beasts Latias And Latios Are Raid Battle-Ready In Pokémon GO
Take to the skies
Rejoice, trainers - legendary Pokémon Latias and Latios have come to Pokémon GO. The two Hoenn-region monsters will begin appearing in raid battles for the first time this week. Latias will appear across Europe and Asia, while Latios will appear in North America, South America, and Africa. On May 8th, they will...
March2018
News New Research Tasks Can Lead To A Date With Mew In Pokémon GO
What a breakthrough!
You'll soon get the chance to bump into the Mythical Psychic-Type Pokémon Mew on your travels in Pokémon GO, it has been revealed today. Niantic and The Pokémon Company have confirmed that trainers will begin receiving "research tasks" this week which add "new activities and challenges that can be completed for in-game...
News Pokémon GO's Easter Egg Event Starts Tomorrow
Egg-citing stuff!
Details have emerged about Pokémon GO's Easter-themed event, which kicks off tomorrow. As has been the case in the past, the event will see rarer 'mon hatch from special 2km eggs, so expect to see some pretty desirable beasts appear. It hasn't been detailed exactly which will be turning up more often, but both Pichu and...
News Be Afraid, Will.i.am Wants To Make "The Next Pokémon GO"
"What’s the other Pokémon? It doesn’t exist, right?"
Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am - real name William James Adams Jr. - has expressed an interest in creating what he feels could be the successor to the wildly popular Pokémon GO. The band have just collaborated with Marvel on the comic Masters of the Sun, which was accompanied to market...
Guide Pokémon GO Pokédex: #351 - 400
Gotta catch 'em all
Pokémon GO is all about catching Pokémon, and there are a lot of them. Right now, Gen 1, 2, and most of 3 are available in the game, which should keep you very busy until the rest make it. To help you catch them all, we've put together a complete list of Pokémon by Gen, but split them up into lists of 50 to help keep it...
Guide Pokémon GO Pokédex: #301 - 350
Gotta catch 'em all
Pokémon GO is all about catching Pokémon, and there are a lot of them. Right now, Gen 1, 2, and most of 3 are available in the game, which should keep you very busy until the rest make it. To help you catch them all, we've put together a complete list of Pokémon by Gen, but split them up into lists of 50 to help keep it...
Guide Pokémon GO Pokédex: #251 - 300
Gotta catch 'em all
Pokémon GO is all about catching Pokémon, and there are a lot of them. Right now, Gen 1, 2, and most of 3 are available in the game, which should keep you very busy until the rest make it. To help you catch them all, we've put together a complete list of Pokémon by Gen, but split them up into lists of 50 to help keep it...
Guide Pokémon GO Pokédex: #201 - 250
Gotta catch 'em all
Pokémon GO is all about catching Pokémon, and there are a lot of them. Right now, Gen 1, 2, and most of 3 are available in the game, which should keep you very busy until the rest make it. To help you catch them all, we've put together a complete list of Pokémon by Gen, but split them up into lists of 50 to help keep it...
Guide Pokémon GO Pokédex: #151 - 200
Gotta catch 'em all
Pokémon GO is all about catching Pokémon, and there are a lot of them. Right now, Gen 1, 2, and most of 3 are available in the game, which should keep you very busy until the rest make it. To help you catch them all, we've put together a complete list of Pokémon by Gen, but split them up into lists of 50 to help keep it...
Guide Pokémon GO Pokédex: #101 - 150
Gotta catch 'em all
Pokémon GO is all about catching Pokémon, and there are a lot of them. Right now, Gen 1, 2, and most of 3 are available in the game, which should keep you very busy until the rest make it. To help you catch them all, we've put together a complete list of Pokémon by Gen, but split them up into lists of 50 to help keep it...
Guide Pokémon GO Pokédex: #51 - 100
Gotta catch 'em all
Pokémon GO is all about catching Pokémon, and there are a lot of them. Right now, Gen 1, 2, and most of 3 are available in the game, which should keep you very busy until the rest make it. To help you catch them all, we've put together a complete list of Pokémon by Gen, but split them up into lists of 50 to help keep it...
Guide Pokémon GO Pokédex: #1 - 50
Gotta catch 'em all
Pokémon GO is all about catching Pokémon, and there are a lot of them. Right now, Gen 1, 2, and most of 3 are available in the game, which should keep you very busy until the rest make it. To help you catch them all, we've put together a complete list of Pokémon by Gen, but split them up into lists of 50 to help keep it...
February2018
Guide Pokémon GO Super Incubator - What It Does And How To Get It
It's quite the hatch
The super incubator was a new type of incubator introduced in Pokémon GO back in the September equinox event. As you might suspect, it speeds up hatching by applying a distance multiplier, which basically requires you to walk less to meet the hatching requirements. In this guide, we're going to go through exactly how the super...
Guide Pokémon GO Castform Forms Explained: How To Use The Weather To Get Each Form
What's the forecast?
Castform is a curious type of Pokémon in Pokémon GO, in that it has four different forms you can catch. The form you encounter depends on the weather you're experiencing in the real world at the time you try to catch it. In this guide, we're going to explain exactly how to catch each of the four different forms of Castform...
Guide Pokémon GO Star Pieces And Stardust Explained - What They Do And How To Get Them
Catch a falling star
If you want to evolve your Pokémon in Pokémon GO, you're going to need stardust – and an awful lot of it. That's fine at the beginning, when you only have a few Pokémon, but when your collection grows into the hundreds, you're going to find it at very short supply. That's why we've compiled this guide, to help you gather...
News Legendary Creatures Kyogre and Groudon Have Returned To Pokémon GO For A Limited Time
Another chance to add them to your team
Niantic has announced that Kyogre and Groudon have returned to Pokémon GO, giving trainers another chance to get their hands on the legendary creatures. Joining Rayquaza, who was also added to the game recently, Kyogre and Groudon make up the Hoenn legendary trio that adorn the covers of Pokémon Ruby and...
News Legendary Pokémon Rayquaza Comes To Pokémon GO
Along with more Hoenn buddies
Niantic has announced that the the Legendary Pokémon Rayquaza will be available in Pokémon GO from tomorrow. This mythical beast originally appeared in Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire and will be joined by several Dragon and Flying-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region. From February 9th until March...
News Pokémon GO Could Be Getting New Story Quests
Professor Willow might actually have something to do
Dataminers have uncovered evidence within the latest Pokémon GO update that the game will be getting story quests involving some of the human characters. According to the Silph Road subreddit, the system appears to feature multiple quest steps and animations for characters such as Professor...
News Pokémon GO Finally Lets You Dress Up As A Fisherman
Perfect for hunting Magikarp
Three new avatar outfits have been added to Pokémon GO. The outfits are all linked to specific medals in the game - Battle Girl, Jogger and Fisherman - and can be purchased using in-game currency. Battle Girl and Jogger are OK we suppose, but Fisherman - now that's an outfit you can be proud of. Look at...
News Pokémon GO's Gen III Trailer Is Narrated By Stephen Fry, Because Why Not
Closer to nature
Pokémon GO has a brand-new trailer, shot in the style of nature documentaries Frozen Planet, Blue Planet and Planet Earth. Stephen Fry supplies the vocal duties - we assume David Attenborough must have been busy getting groceries or having his hair trimmed. The trailer showcases new Gen III monsters Minun, Plusle, Wailord and...
January2018
News Pokémon GO Has Introduced Another New Set of Monsters From Generation 3
Some more Ruby & Sapphire favourites
If you've been braving the cold over the last few weeks to catch some of your favourite creatures in Pokémon GO, you'll be happy to know that another new wave has recently been added to the game. Adding to the slow and steady release of Pokémon from the series' third generation, the game has just been...
News Pokémon GO Is Dropping Support For Older iPhones
iPhone 5 and 5c both off the table
Niantic has announced that it is dropping support for some older iPhone devices in Pokémon GO. Any iOS device not capable of upgrading to iOS 11 will no longer be able to run the game. This effects every model older than the iPhone 5 or iPhone 5c. Neither of these handsets are particular new, but you still...
News Pokémon GO Swaps Locations of Region Exclusives, Faithfully Following Mainline Games
The feud continues
Despite Pokémon GO being focussed around collecting as many Pokémon as you can, effectively encouraging its players to locate and 'catch 'em all', the game frustratingly makes this almost impossible for most - not unlike the core series titles. Some of the lovely critters, such as Kangaskhan and Farfetch'd to name a couple,...
December2017
News Pokémon GO Holiday Event Brings More Brand New Pokémon
With more ice-types in the wild, too
Playing Pokémon GO over the next few weeks may not have been your top priority what with the weather turning so cold, but a new celebration for the holidays might just be enough to change your mind. This event will see the return of the festive Pikachu, a noticeable increase in the amount of ice-type Pokémon...
News Pokémon GO Receives New iPhone Exclusive Features
"That Snorlax is ginormous!"
A brand new feature called AR+ has been made available for Pokémon GO, allowing trainers to experience "even more realistic Pokémon encounters". You'll need to be running the game on iOS 11 on the iPhone 6s or newer models to make use of it, however. This enhanced augmented reality improves the...
News Pokémon GO Gen 3 Confirmed, Along With Groundbreaking "Real-World" Weather Effects
50 monsters initially
Update: It's happening - but only 50 monsters from Gen 3 will initially be available. Here's some PR: Dozens of Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region are now available to discover, catch, and collect in Pokémon GO. Pokémon including Treecko, Torchic and Mudkip can now be discovered...
November2017
News Pokémon GO Global Catch Challenge Ends In Success
Sounds Farfetch'd, but it's true!
Pokémon GO's recent Global Catch Challenge has ended in triumph, with over 3 billion monsters bagged and tagged over the past week. Because of this, Farfetch'd is now available worldwide while Kangaskhan is available in East Asia - but only for 48 hours. As well as these two monsters being available outside of...
News Pokémon GO Global Catch Challenge Could Bring Farfetch'd To Everyone
While Japan could get Kangaskhan
If you live outside of Japan and are keen to catch Farfetch'd in Pokémon GO, then you might want to watch the game's new Global Catch Challenge with interest. The objective is for players to catch 3 billion monsters (combined, not on their own!) from now until the 26th November - that's Sunday. If this...
News Pokémon GO Dev Niantic Working On Harry Potter Mobile Game, New Console Titles Planned
Warner Bros. established Portkey Games to handle Potter outings
Pokémon GO developer Niantic's next project will be a Harry Potter smartphone game, it has been revealed. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite will use the same core tech which powers not only Pokémon GO but Niantic's earlier release, Ingress. You'll be able to "explore real-world...
News Pokémon GO's Raid Battle Roster Gets A Rejig
We heard you guys like Metapod
Niantic has surprised Pokémon GO players by updating the game's raid roster over the weekend. The most noticeable change is the fact that raids now last for 45 minutes instead of the usual hour. However, Niantic has also changed the raid roster around a bit, with some of the choices proving to make more sense...
October2017
News Pokémon GO Halloween Event Introduces Gen 3 Ghost Types
Full Gen 3 roster coming in December
A few days ago we reported on the Gen 3 monsters revealed in a leak for the upcoming Pokémon GO Halloween event. Now the official PR is here, we can confirm that a number of Generation III ghost-type Pokémon "originally discovered in the Hoenn region" are coming to the game, including Sableye and...
News Pokémon GO Leak Hints At Gen 3 For Upcoming Halloween Event
Spooky timing
It would appear that Gen 3 monsters will be unleashed as part of Pokémon GO's upcoming Halloween event. The evidence is two leaks, the first of which is an image found in data files for the game. A piece of artwork - presumably the loading screen art - clearly shows Gen 3 monsters Duskull, Dusknoir, Shuppet, Sableye and Banette...
News Niantic CEO on the Near Future of Pokémon GO
Gen III Pokémon might not be far off
A little while back, dataminers uncovered information in a new update to Pokémon GO that suggested the impending release of the Hoenn region Pokémon in the game, though nothing has yet come of it. Pokémon GO has continued to evolve and change gradually over time, although it’s been a while since the game...
News Pokémon GO AR Photo Contest Launches
Pokémon SNAP
Niantic has launched the Pokémon GO AR Photo Contest this week, challenging players to snap "epic AR photos" while trying to catch 'mon. Trainers are asked to capture photos and upload them to Instagram with the hashtag #PokemonGOcontest. Should your image be selected as one of the top 10 picks, you'll win...
News The Pokémon GO Halloween Event Is on its Way
What a Gastly surprise
Pokémon GO has been pretty good about hosting new events to celebrate the coming of milestone moments throughout the year, often coinciding with holidays to bring special bonuses to the game that entice lapsed players back into the fold. Last year’s Halloween event was quite successful, bringing the game back to the top of...
September2017
News Pokémon GO's Equinox Event Brings With It A New Item
Rare Pokémon! Bonus Stardust! Triple XP!
Pokémon GO's upcoming Equinox event will introduce a new item to the game. From Friday 22nd September until Monday 2nd October, players have the chance of grabbing a 2km egg with rare Pokémon such as Chansey, Mareep and Larvitar inside. Double Stardust will also be awarded for catching 'mon and...
News Pokémon GO's Trading Element Is Back On The Table
Delayed European events now rescheduled, too
The Pokémon Company boss Tsunekazu Ishihara has reconfirmed that the ability to trade monsters with other players is still coming to Pokémon GO. This might not seem like a big deal as this feature was clearly shown in the original promotional video released before the game was live, but in recent...
News Legendary Pokémon Raikou, Entei And Suicune Come To Pokémon GO
EX Raid Battle Field-Test starts soon, too
Niantic has announced that three new legendary Pokémon - Raikou, Entei And Suicune - are now live in Pokémon GO. The three Johto-based beasts will appear in raid battles all over the world, offering players a chance to beat and catch them, depending on their region. But that's not...
August2017
Guide Pokémon GO Raids, Bosses, Rewards And Winning Tactics
Playing with the big boys
Niantic’s Pocket Monster-catching phenomenon is an ever-changing and adapting beast; regular updates and additions to the game have made Pokémon GO a much-loved but potentially confusing experience. The recently added ‘Raid Battles’ are one element that may well cause some confusion to new players and veterans alike...
Feature Everything You Need To Know About The 2017 Pokémon World Championships
Serebii's Joe Merrick fills us in on the action
This past weekend was the 13th Pokémon World Championships. After last year, where spectators were not permitted to enter barring those who queued early in the morning in the slim hope of getting a spectator pass, this year The Pokémon Company International shifted the locale to Anaheim, California,...
News Hoenn Pokémon Data Has Been Spotted in the Latest Pokémon GO Update
Here we go again!
Though it has certainly dropped off in popularity since last summer (and who could forget that trainwreck of a festival?), Pokémon GO still has a strong and loyal fanbase and Niantic is keen on keeping them busy with new content from time to time. This past year saw the addition of Generation II Pokémon as well as Legendary...
Competition Get Back Into Pokémon GO With A Nifty Pokémon GO Plus!
We've got FIVE up for grabs
There is a limited amount of summertime left in the UK and together with our friends at Nintendo UK we've got five Pokémon GO Plus accessories to give away, a perfect excuse to get back into Pokémon GO, right? The ultimate companion for any Pokémon Trainer, Pokémon GO Plus let's you Catch Pokémon and hatch eggs...
News Mewtwo Raids Spotted At Pokémon GO Event In Japan
No sign of Mew though
Update: Mewtwo will arrive in the game for all very soon through 'Exclusive Raid Battles' - details below. In the coming weeks, you, too, will have the opportunity to battle and catch Mewtwo with the new Exclusive Raid Battle feature. Exclusive Raid Battles are similar to existing Raid Battles, with a few notable...
News Pokémon GO Adds Shiny Pikachu For Japanese Residents
Shiny Raichu available too
A new shiny Pokémon has been made available in Pokémon GO for all Japan-based players. After last week's Pikachu Outbreak event, Niantic has begun to roll out Shiny Pikachu in the wild. This is not the first time a shiny Pokémon has been added to the game after shiny (gold) Magikarp began appearing - which in...
News US Sprint Stores Are Giving Away Pokémon GO Trainer Level Badges
Grab one while supplies last
US-based telecommunications company Sprint is offering Pokémon GO players the chance to own a trainer level badge to show off their progress in the app. The company is handing out free level badges to anyone that visits one of the US stores and proves their level achievement to a member of staff. The levels...
Gallery Checking Out Yokohama's Pikachu Outbreak Pokémon Event
Painting the town yellow
From today until next week, various locations in the Japanese city of Yokohama will play host to the annual Pikachu Outbreak event. This year's event consists of merchandise stalls, parades, air ship flyovers and a number of Pokémon GO parks and stadiums, catering for fans of the phenomenally popular mobile game...
News Pokémon GO Getting Ready For Japanese Pikachu Outbreak Event
Japan-only Pokémon GO Deluxe Set also revealed
Further details have been revealed about the upcoming Pokémon GO "Pikachu Outbreak" event occurring in Japan this summer. Like Pokémon GO's Anniversary event (but hopefully proving to be somewhat more successful), the location will see an increased lot of PokéStops as well as access to...
Reminder Legendary Bird Moltres Is Now Live In Pokémon GO
Flame on
Another legendary monster has come to Pokémon GO, and this time it's the fire/flying-type bird Moltres. Users started reporting the appearance of Moltres raids late last night, and players will have until August 7th to catch one. However, it's also being reported that Articuno - which was supposed to vanish from the game...
July2017
News Pokémon GO Safari Zone EU Events, Originally in Early August, Pushed Back to Autumn
Other dates unaffected, though
In an update post detailing Pokémon GO's upcoming European Safari Zone events, Niantic has announced that the first two events scheduled for early August will now be delayed until the Autumn / Fall season. Originally due to take place on 5th August (Copenhagen and Prague) and August 12 (Stockholm and...
News Niantic Is Facing a Class-Action Lawsuit Over Pokémon GO Fest
Yowch
It’s safe to say that Pokémon GO Fest was an unmitigated disaster, as network issues and poor event planning quickly spiraled out of control. The company has been in full damage control mode for the past few days, doing its best to appease the irate attendees and save face by explaining the issues that contributed to the event’s failure...
News Pokémon GO's Team Instinct Leader is Missing In Action
The Spark has gone
When reaching level five on Pokémon GO you are given the choice between joining three teams; Mystic, Valor and Instinct. An important decision for every trainer and one you can only make once; you should choose wisely as one day your team leader may just get up and leave. That's what's happened to members of team Instinct, whose...
News Niantic CEO Explains Just What Went Wrong At Chicago's Pokémon GO Fest
"We heard boos and shouts from the crowd"
The recent Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago's Grant Park may have marked the introduction of Legendary monsters to the game, but it was marred by technical issues which created quite a bit of frustration for the thousands of people who went along for the day. Niantic was forced to offer refunds and in-game...
Guide Here's When You Can Capture Pokémon GO's Legendary Moltres, Zapdos And Articuno
Niantic releases a Raid Battle schedule
Legendaries are finally part of Pokémon GO, but bagging them isn't as straightforward as heading to your local gym and waiting for the next raid - these mythical beasts are only available at certain times, and developer Niantic has helpfully released a timetable which shows when that will happen. Articuno,...
News Pokémon GO Fest Endures Problematic Weekend But Legendaries Arrive Globally
Server and connection problems dull impact of Chicago event
Pokémon GO is in the middle of a significant PR push at present, rather like a second launch for the app that went viral around a year ago. Niantic's plans for an excitable live showcase in Chicago somewhat unravelled, however, though players around the world are nevertheless getting their...
News Pokémon GO's Legendary Pokémon Are Arriving Very Soon
It's going to be Legen...wait for it
It's what plenty of fans have been waiting for. Niantic and The Pokémon Company have revealed that after much speculation legendary Pokémon will be arriving in Pokémon GO this weekend. The trailer below shows off the recently-implemented Gym features, included Gym badges and Raids, before...
News Pokémon GO iOS 1.39.0 & Android 0.69.0 Update Rolls Out
New icons, search screen & Gym fixes
Niantic Labs has begun rolling out the latest update for Pokémon GO users worldwide. This latest update features an array of minor additions and small improvements to the core of the game, but most importantly improves upon the recent addition of Poké Gyms. One annoying problem among...
News Anker Is Releasing A Range Of Pokémon Mobile Accessories
Cases! Batteries! Speakers!
Mobile phone accessory maker Anker is already famous with Nintendo fans thanks to its excellent range of portable batteries, but the company is now staking its claim for further glory with a line of officially licensed Pokémon gear for your blower. Included in the range are iPhone 7 cases, portable batteries...
News Pokémon GO Worldwide Events Detailed, Including New Safari Zone
Pokémon outside of Europe will be available
Passing the one year mark since Pokémon GO became a worldwide phenomenon, Niantic has detailed some of the upcoming worldwide events due to take place over the coming months. Previously it was announced that a special one day event would be hosted in Chicago where players could...
News Japanese Pokémon GO Players Are Outspending Their U.S. Counterparts
U.S. remains the biggest market, however
Pokémon GO recently passed $1.2 billion in revenue after just a year of availability, making it one of smartphone gaming's biggest success stories. Mobile analysis firm Sensor Tower has been picking apart the data, and has discovered some interesting global trends relating to the game and how much...
News Pokémon GO Celebrates First Birthday With Special Hat-Wearing Pikachu
How time flies
It feels like it's been around forever but Pokémon GO is only today marking its first year of availability. The smartphone app has been downloaded over 752 million times since then and has generated $1.2 billion in revenue, helping the already-popular Pokémon brand climb to new levels of fame and fortune. To mark this...
News Pokémon GO Helping To Bring The Past To Life In The Historic City Of Chester
"A tool for helping more people get excited about the past"
Pokémon GO will help bring the past to life in conjunction with Big Heritage, the UK heritage organisation, via a special event in the ancient English city of Chester, it has been revealed. On the weekend of Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of July, special activities will take...
News Pokémon GO Passes 752 Million Downloads, $1.2 Billion Revenue
Still a money spinner
Pokémon GO has racked up 752 million downloads since it launched last year, according to app intelligence startup Apptopia. The smartphone app has also generated $1.2 billion in revenue so far - to put that in perspective, it generated $950 million in 2016 alone. While the title clearly has less momentum than...
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News Updated GymHuntr Site Now Helps You Track Pokémon GO Raid Battles
Knowledge is power
The recent update for Pokémon GO is one of its biggest yet, and totally revises the way gyms work in the game. As well as making alterations to how monsters are assigned to a gym, these locations are now home to Raid Battles, which occur periodically throughout the day. Each Raid Batt
News Pokémon GO's Raid Battles Are Live, But They're Reserved For Master Trainers
UPDATE: Now available to level 25 trainers
UPDATE: The cap has now been lowered to level 25. ORIGINAL STORY: Pokémon GO has just been updated with one of its most significant overhauls yet - the introduction of Raid Battles which take place at gyms all over the world. Raid Battles close to your current location can be tracked by tapping the...
News Pokémon GO Cheaters Get A Nasty Surprise In The Latest Update
Niantic wants it to be "a fun and fair experience for all Trainers"
Pokémon GO's latest update is bringing with it some amazing new features, such as Raid Battles and revised gyms, but it also has a rather nasty surprise waiting in store for any players who have resorted to using third-party apps to track monsters. Any monsters obtained via this...
News The Big Pokémon GO Update is Being Rolled Out Now
Time to reinstall
Just a few days ago, Niantic revealed what is arguably the biggest update to Pokémon GO yet, completely revamping gyms, adding in new items and gym badges, and adding Raid Battles. It was known that this update would be done in stages which would be dripped out over the “next few weeks”, but it seems that the update process...
News Pokémon GO's Biggest Update Yet Brings Gym Badges, New Items And Raid Battles
Coming in the next few weeks
Niantic has just revealed that it is revamping the way in which gyms work in Pokémon GO and introducing Raid Battles. First up, gyms in the game are being comprehensively overhauled. For starters, it will be possible to claim items from gyms just as you would from a PokéStop. The other big news is that gyms...
News Something Big Is About To Happen To Pokémon GO's Gyms
"Gyms will soon be closing temporarily for remodelling"
Niantic has announced via its official support page that gyms in Pokémon GO will close for a limited period for "remodelling", which suggests that the developer is about to make some big changes to the game. The message states: Heads Up: Gyms will soon be closing temporarily for...
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