Pokémon GO

After a test run via an April Fools' joke on Google Maps, Pokemon GO was released to the public in the summer of 2016. The AR mobile app saw unparalleled success and continues to be one of the largest mobile games in the world, pulling in billions for developer Niantic.

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Pokemon Go Tag Page Cover Art
Augmented Reality
RPG
Released
July 6, 2016
Developer(s)
Niantic
Publisher(s)
Niantic
Engine
Unity
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
Yes
Cross Save
Yes
Franchise
Pokemon

Pokémon GO is an immersive open-world multiplayer RPG that enables you to live your own RPG adventure in augmented reality. Find and evolve all Pokémon and battle with other players in AR online in this multiplayer adventure RPG.

COMPLETE YOUR POKÉDEX AND INCREASE YOUR TRAINER LEVEL!
Catch your favourite Pokémon as you explore the open world in augmented reality, trade them with other Trainers, or get the chance to catch a Pokémon after winning a Raid. You can also collect Pokémon by hatching eggs through walking! Evolve your Pokémon in your Pokédex, gain levels to catch more powerful Pokémon and earn adventure rewards during a Raid in multiplayer or online PvP battle.

EXPERIENCE THE ADVENTURE IN MULTIPLAYER AND PvP!
Start your own adventure and challenge other Trainers online in PvP during epic Gym battles or in the GO Battle League. You can also enjoy multiplayer by facing off with other players in PvP battles to win rewards, or team up with other Trainers for a chance to catch Pokémon after a Raid Battle.

CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE!
Customise your avatar, join one of the three teams and pick your Buddy Pokémon from your Pokédex to journey by your side in this AR adventure RPG.

SWITCH BETWEEN THE REAL WORLD AND THE VIRTUAL WORLD WITH THE AR+ MODE!
Bring the RPG to the real world and search for Pokémon in locations around you. With the AR+ mode, Pokémon appear right in front of you — Catch it with your PokéBall and add it to your Pokédex.

Catch your favourite Pokémon in AR as you explore the world and battle online with other Trainers in PvP and Raid battles.

Pokemon GO Player Captures Incredibly Rare Scyther
Pokemon GO Player Captures Incredibly Rare Scyther

Scyther is not a difficult monster to find in Pokemon GO, but one player surprised by getting a rare variant of the Bug-type critter.

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Pokemon GO Players Shouldn't Sleep on One Unassuming Pokemon For Battles

There's usually a hierarchy of raid attackers in Pokemon GO, but a sleeper could take the meta by surprise.

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Pokemon GO: How to Evolve Feebas

Pokemon GO players who are looking to evolve their Feebas into the powerful and graceful Milotic can find all the information right here.

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Pokemon GO Players Will Soon Be Able to Get Some of The Most Unique Pokemon Ever

Niantic is going to add some of the most unique Pokemon in recent memory to Pokemon GO during an upcoming limited-time event.

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Pokemon GO announces its next Max Battle Day for August 2025, unleashing a Gigantamax form of a popular Gen-1 Pokemon.

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Pokemon GO players who are looking to enter the Sunshine Cup can discover some of the best options for their team in this guide.

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Pokemon fans interested in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Pokemon GO, Pokemon TCG, and Pokemon Masters EX will want to keep an eye on July 24.

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Pokemon GO Reveals Adventure Week Event Rewards and Gen 9 Pokemon Debut

Pokemon GO reveals details about its next Adventure Week event, which will feature the debut of a popular Gen 9 critter and its evolution.

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Pokemon GO Glitch Letting Players Find Rare Spawn

Two unlikely Pokemon are making waves in the wild, leaving Pokemon GO players questioning what's behind their sudden appearance.