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Pokémon GO is the smash hit Android and iOS game that made augmented reality a household name. The Niantic hit, which uses your phone's GPS and camera to recreate the experience of catching wild Pokémon in real-life, debuted in 2016 and was one of the ye…

Pokémon GO is the smash hit Android and iOS game that made augmented reality a household name. The Niantic hit, which uses your phone's GPS and camera to recreate the experience of catching wild Pokémon in real-life, debuted in 2016 and was one of the year's most used apps. Fast forward to present day and Pokémon GO is still going strong, with a devoted following, regular Community Days to look forward to as well as plenty of in-game events and updates.

Platforms

Android
iOS

Initial release July 6, 2016

Developers

Niantic
The Pokémon Company International

Genres

Anime
Social

Publishers

Niantic

Franchise Pokémon

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Pokémon Go Spotlight

Pokémon Go Fest 2025 to be held in Paris

Alongside Jersey City and Osaka.
Pokémon Go Dynamax, including how to Dynamax and get Dynamax Pokémon

Including how to level up Max Moves.
Feature | Pokémon Go's Dynamax could be a clever reboot for the seven-year-old game - but currently there's not enough to it

Wooloo believe it.

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Pokémon Go's monthly Community Day ticket doubles in price

Raid your coffers.

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Pokémon Go Feed

Pokémon Go Dynamax, including how to Dynamax and get Dynamax Pokémon

Guide

Pokémon Go Dynamax, including how to Dynamax and get Dynamax Pokémon

Including how to level up Max Moves.

Jan. 13, 2025 Lottie Lynn

Pokémon Go Mega Gallade counters, weaknesses and moveset explained

Guide

Pokémon Go Mega Gallade counters, weaknesses and moveset explained

How to defeat the mega evolved Psychic and Fighting-type Pokémon.

Jan. 11, 2025 Nic Bunce

Person walking through mountains

Guide

Pokémon Go level requirements, level up item rewards list explained

Here's what items and rewards you unlock as you collect XP up until Level 50.

Jan. 10, 2025 Matthew Reynolds

Pokémon Go Fashion Week Collection Challenges, research tasks, bonuses and Taken Over

Guide

Pokémon Go Fashion Week Collection Challenges, research tasks, bonuses and Taken Over

Including everything about Fashion Week: Taken Over!

Jan. 10, 2025 Lottie Lynn

Pokémon Go Medals list, all Platinum Medals and Catch Bonus explained

Guide

Pokémon Go Medals list, all Platinum Medals and Catch Bonus explained

Every Medal listed that will increase your capture rates.

Jan. 9, 2025 Matthew Reynolds

Pokémon Go Dual Destiny quest steps and rewards

Guide

Pokémon Go Dual Destiny quest steps and rewards

Our in-progress guide for the Dual Destiny Special Research quest.

Jan. 9, 2025 Lottie Lynn

Pokémon Go Max Monday: Next Max Monday Dynamax Pokémon and date listed

Guide

Pokémon Go Max Monday: Next Max Monday Dynamax Pokémon and date listed

Everything you need to know about Max Mondays in Pokémon Go.

Jan. 9, 2025 Lottie Lynn

Pokémon Go Community Day list, January 2025 time and date, and all previous Community Day Pokémon and moves

Guide

Pokémon Go Community Day list, January 2025 time and date, and all previous Community Day Pokémon and moves

Everything you need to know about the monthly Pokémon Go event.

Jan. 9, 2025 Lottie Lynn

Pokémon Go regional exclusives list for 2025 and their locations explained

Guide

Pokémon Go regional exclusives list for 2025 and their locations explained

How to catch each exclusive regional-locked Pokémon.

Jan. 9, 2025 Lottie Lynn

Pokémon Go Fest players beside a giant inflatable Pikachu.

News

Pokémon Go Fest 2025 to be held in Paris

Alongside Jersey City and Osaka.

Jan. 6, 2025 Tom Phillips

Pokémon Go Mega Evolutions list and how to get Mega Energy

Guide

Pokémon Go Mega Evolutions list and how to get Mega Energy

It's now easier to get your hands on the most powerful evolutions of all.

Jan. 4, 2025 Matthew Reynolds

Pokémon Go event Pokémon list: All costume Pokémon, including party hat Pokémon, flower crown Pokémon and every Pikachu costume explained

Guide

Pokémon Go event Pokémon list: All costume Pokémon, including party hat Pokémon, flower crown Pokémon and every Pikachu costume explained

Everything you need to know about the special costume Pokémon in Pokemon Go.

Jan. 3, 2025 Lottie Lynn

Pokémon Go Fidough Fetch Global Challenges, rewards and end time

Guide

Pokémon Go Fidough Fetch Global Challenges, rewards and end time

Fidough and Dachsbun debut in Pokémon Go!

Jan. 3, 2025 Lottie Lynn

Sprigatito, the grass cat Pokémon.

News

Pokémon Go's monthly Community Day ticket doubles in price

Raid your coffers.

Jan. 3, 2025 Tom Phillips

Pokémon Go A Route to New Friendships quest steps and rewards

Guide

Pokémon Go A Route to New Friendships quest steps and rewards

How to complete this Gift Exchange and Route-themed quest.

Jan. 3, 2025 Lottie Lynn

Flower Fruits

Guide

Pokémon Go Souvenirs list and how Souvenirs work explained

How to get generous gifts from your Buddy.

Jan. 3, 2025 Matthew Reynolds

How to get Lucky Friends and Lucky Pokémon in Pokémon Go

Guide

How to get Lucky Friends and Lucky Pokémon in Pokémon Go

How to get Lucky Pokémon in Pokémon Go - and everything we know about Lucky Friends.

Jan. 3, 2025 Matthew Reynolds

Pokémon Go Lures: Golden Lure, Rainy Lure, Glacial Lure, Mossy Lure and Magnetic Lure Modules explained

Guide

Pokémon Go Lures: Golden Lure, Rainy Lure, Glacial Lure, Mossy Lure and Magnetic Lure Modules explained

How the various Lure Modules work in Pokémon Go.

Jan. 3, 2025 Chris Tapsell

Pokémon Go Gen 9 Pokémon list released so far, every creature from Scarlet and Violet’s Paldea region listed

Guide

Pokémon Go Gen 9 Pokémon list released so far, every creature from Scarlet and Violet’s Paldea region listed

Everything you need to know about Gen 9 in Pokémon Go.

Jan. 3, 2025 Lottie Lynn

Pokémon Go Shinies - how to catch Shiny Magikarp, Red Gyarados, and what we know about other Shiny Pokémon

Guide

Pokémon Go Shinies - how to catch Shiny Magikarp, Red Gyarados, and what we know about other Shiny Pokémon

Everything you need to know about the ultra special creatures.

Jan. 3, 2025 Matthew Reynolds

Pokémon Go Ditto disguises in January 2024 for helping catch the transform Pokémon

Guide

Pokémon Go Ditto disguises in January 2024 for helping catch the transform Pokémon

How to find the elusive 'hidden' Pokémon Ditto.

Jan. 3, 2025 Matthew Reynolds

Pokemon Go Team Rocket Grunt counters and lineups in January 2024

Guide

Pokemon Go Team Rocket Grunt counters and lineups in January 2024

How to beat Team Go Rocket in Pokémon Go.

Jan. 3, 2025 Nic Bunce

Pokémon Go January Field Research tasks and their rewards explained

Guide

Pokémon Go January Field Research tasks and their rewards explained

All Field Research tasks listed, plus Special Research and Research Breakthroughs work in Pokémon Go.

Jan. 3, 2025 Matthew Reynolds

Pokémon Go Spinda quest for January, all Spinda forms listed

Guide

Pokémon Go Spinda quest for January, all Spinda forms listed

How to catch the elusive Spinda in Pokémon Go.

Jan. 3, 2025 Matthew Reynolds

Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour: Next Spotlight Hour Pokémon and bonus explained

Guide

Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour: Next Spotlight Hour Pokémon and bonus explained

Everything you need to know about Spotlight Hour in Pokémon Go.

Jan. 3, 2025 Lottie Lynn

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