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 Beldum Max Battle - Counters, Weaknesses, & Shiny Dynamax Beldum

You can solo win Beldum Max Battles with Dynamax counters and know Shiny Dynamax Beldum availability by following this guide.

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Pokemon GO Psychic Spectacular 2024 - All Research Tasks And Rewards

You can complete all the Pokemon GO Psychic Spectacular 2024 Field Research and Timed Research tasks and get rewards by following this guide.

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Pokemon GO: Wobbuffet Spotlight Hour Guide

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Pokemon GO: How to Get Dynamax Pokemon

Dynamax Pokemon are one of the latest editions to Pokemon GO. Find out how to obtain them in this guide.

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Pokemon GO: What Are Max Battles?

Max battles are an addition to Pokemon GO for Trainers to discover and participate in.

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Pokemon GO: Go Big - All Bonuses & Max Battle Encounters

The GO Big event in Pokemon GO brings plenty of useful bonuses and some of the first Max Battle Encounters players can participate in.