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 Player Discovers Gym Limit

A Pokemon GO player discovers there's a limit in place that prevents players from defending too many Pokemon GO Gyms at once.

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Pokemon GO: How To Get King's Rock

Here is how Pokemon GO players can get a King's Rock evolution stone to evolve Poliwhirl into Politoed and Slowpoke into Slowking.

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Pokemon GO - Scorching Steps: All Egg Hatches & Bonuses

During Pokemon GO's Scorching Steps event, there will be plenty of event bonuses and egg hatches for Trainers to make the most of.

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Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Wingull And Shiny Pelipper

This Pokemon GO guide details the best method to get Shiny Wingull and Shiny Pelipper in the game.

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Pokemon GO: Spelunker's Cove - All Pokemon Spawns & Bonuses

Pokemon GO's Spelunker's Cove event gives players an opportunity to experience some Pokemon spawns featured in GO Fest Madrid from afar.

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Pokemon GO: Wingull Spotlight Hour Guide

This Pokemon GO Wingull Spotlight Hour guide details everything about the event, including the time, bonus, and Shiny Wingull odds.

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Pokemon GO: Best Moveset For Landorus Incarnate Forme

In Pokemon GO, Trainers can ensure their Landorus Incarnate Forme is most efficient in battle by equipping it with the most powerful moveset.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Player Spends 4 Years To Catch One Of The Hardest To Get Pokemon

A Pokemon Scarlet and Violet player invests hundreds of hours to get one of the most difficult-to-obtain Pokemon in the history of the franchise.

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Pokemon GO: Landorus Incarnate Forme Raid Guide (Weakness, Counters & More)

To help take down Landorus Incarnate Forme Raids in Pokemon GO, Trainer will need to know details such as the best counters and core weaknesses.