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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A Lot of Pokemon GO Players Aren't Bothering With Gigantamax Raids

Many Pokemon GO players are ignoring the Max Raids that introduce Gigantamax and Dynamax Pokemon to Niantic's AR mobile game.

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Pokemon GO Player Catches Absurdly Heavy Zorua

A Pokemon GO player catches an extremely rare Zorua which weighs significantly higher than its counterparts due to a little known bug.

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Pokemon GO: Max Out - All Egg Hatch Spawns & CP Ranges

There are a number of different Pokemon species that can be obtained from Eggs during Pokemon GO's Max Out Season.

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Pokemon GO Developer Accidentally Bans Players

Pokemon GO developer Niantic reveals that a recent issue caused several players to be accidentally banned, and fans aren't happy about it.

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Some Pokemon GO Players Aren't Happy About the Costume Party Timed Research

Some Pokemon GO players are confused and unhappy with the new Costume Party Timed Research, which includes Halloween-themed Pokemon.

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Pokemon GO: The Best Shadow Pokemon For Raids

Raids in Pokemon GO are easier to beat with a great team of Shadow Pokemon, especially if the player has these Pokemon on their team.

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Pokemon GO Max Battle: Gigantamax Blastoise Counters & Weaknesses

This guide details the best Pokemon GO Gigantamax Blastoise Counters for Max Battles and its weaknesses.

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Pokemon GO Players Are Getting Frustrated With Max Raids

Pokemon GO players share complaints about the difficulty of Max Raids, which let parties catch Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon.

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Pokemon GO: How to Get Morpeko (& Change Its Forms)

Pokemon GO players are wondering how to get Morpeko as part of the Halloween 2024 event and change its forms.