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.

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Pokemon GO: How to Make a PokeStop

You can add more PokeStops to Pokemon GO once you reach a certain level, but there are some rules you'll want to keep in mind.

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Pokemon GO Players Have Two Virtually Unbeatable Options to Evolve Their Eevee

It can be hard to know what to evolve Eevee into in Pokemon GO, but there are at least two options that players can't go wrong with.

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If you need to evolve your Hisuian Qwilfish in Pokemon GO, check out this guide to learn how.

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Pokemon GO Voltorb & Hisuian Voltorb Spotlight Hour participants can get Shiny Voltorb and Shiny Hisuian Voltorb by following this guide.

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Pokemon GO Announces New July Max Battle Day

Pokemon GO announces a new Max Battle Day, and players will have a new opportunity to add this pocket monster to their collections.

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Pokemon GO Ultra Unlock Hisui Celebration Guide (Collection Challenges, Tasks, & Rewards)

Get all the Pokemon Go Ultra Unlock Hisui Celebration event rewards following this guide with all Challenges and Tasks.

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Pokemon GO Teases Debut of Unique Scarlet and Violet Pokemon

A promotional image released in celebration of Pokemon GO's 9th anniversary includes two Pokemon that have yet to appear in the game.

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Pokemon GO - All Ditto Disguises (July 2025)

You can get a Ditto and Shiny Ditto in Pokemon GO this July 2025 by following this detailed guide.

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Pokemon GO: How To Beat Giovanni (July 2025)

This Pokemon GO guide details how to beat Giovanni in July 2025 with the best counters.

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