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 announces a new event for April, and players will see the debut of the evolutionary line of a well-known Gen 8 pocket monster.

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Pokemon GO Adding Dynamax Entei

Pokemon GO announces a new Max Battle Weekend, and trainers will soon have the chance to battle Dynamax Entei for the first time.

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Pokemon GO Stakataka Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & Shiny Stakataka

This guide details the best Stakataka Raid counters, weaknesses, and how to get Shiny Stakataka in Pokemon GO.

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Pokemon GO Blacephalon Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & Shiny Blacephalon

This guide details the best Blacephalon Raid counters in Pokemon GO, weaknesses, location, and how to get Shiny Blacephalon.

Pokemon GO Shiny Blacephalon and Shiny Stakataka
Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Blacephalon And Shiny Stakataka?

This Pokemon GO guide details how to get Shiny Blacephalon and Shiny Stakataka with the best Blacephalon/Stakataka Raid counters.

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Pokemon GO: How To Get Gossifleur (Can Gossifleur Be Shiny)

This guide details the best way to get Gossifleur in Pokemon GO while exploring Shiny Gossifleur's availability.

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You can complete all the Pokemon GO Spring Into Spring Field/Timed Research tasks and Collection Challenges by following this guide and get rewards.

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Pokemon GO Meditite Spotlight Hour Guide (Can Meditite Be Shiny)

This guide details the Pokemon GO Meditite Spotlight Hour time, bonuses, and how to get Shiny Meditite.

Pokemon GO Announces New April Raid Day
Pokemon GO Announces New April Raid Day

Pokemon GO announces a new Raid Day for April 2025, and the event will feature three popular pocket monsters for players to catch.