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: Virizion Raid Guide | Counters and Weaknesses

Pokemon GO trainers can prepare for Virizion battle raids by studying this list of weaknesses and the best counters against the raid boss.

Reshiram from Pokemon GO
Pokemon GO: Reshiram Raid Guide | Counters and Weaknesses

Pokemon GO trainers can prepare for Reshiram battle raids by studying this list of weaknesses and the best counters against the raid boss.

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Pokemon GO: Zekrom Raid Guide | Counters and Weaknesses

Pokemon GO trainers can prepare for Zekrom battle raids by studying this list of weaknesses and the best counters against the raid boss.

Makuhita Spotlight Hour in Pokemon GO
Pokemon GO: Makuhita Spotlight Hour Guide (Can Makuhita Be Shiny)

This guide details the Pokemon GO Makuhita Spotlight Hour time, bonuses, and Shiny Makuhita availability.

Pokemon GO Players Frustrated By 'Pay to Play' Research Task
Pokemon GO Players Frustrated By 'Pay to Play' Research Task

Pokemon GO players share their disapproval over a recent research task that is seemingly too hard to complete for free-to-play fans.

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Togepi and Pikachu emerging from Pokemon GO logo
Pokemon GO Teases Debut of Generation 7 Mythical

A newly emerged Pokemon GO graphic appears to tease the upcoming debut of a Generation 7 Mythical with a desirable dual type.

Pokemon GO All Cliff Counters March 2025
Pokemon GO: How To Beat Cliff (March 2025)

You can defeat the Team GO Rocket leader Cliff's Shadow lineup in Pokemon GO for March 2025 with the counters listed in this guide.

Pokemon GO Ditto and Shiny Ditto March 2025
Pokemon GO - All Ditto Disguises In March 2025 (Can Ditto Be Shiny)

This guide details all the Pokemon GO Ditto disguises in March 2025 while exploring Shiny Ditto's availability.

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Pokemon GO Giovanni Shadow Pokemon for March 2025
Pokemon GO: How To Beat Giovanni (March 2025)

You can find and defeat Giovanni's Pokemon GO Shadow lineup for March 2025 by selecting the counters listed in this guide.

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