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 Xurkitree Raid Guide | Counters, Weaknesses & More

This guide details the best Xurkitree raid counters in Pokemon GO, along with the Ultra Beast's weaknesses and resistances.

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Pokemon GO: How To Get Shiny Xurkitree

Pokemon GO players can get a Shiny Xurkitree by following this detailed guide.

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Pokemon GO Fest Sendai 2024: All Field Research Tasks & Rewards

Pokemon GO Fest's in-person event held at Sendai, Japan, will have a variety of Field Research Tasks that players can collect and complete.

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Pokemon GO: Best Moveset For Zapdos

If Pokemon GO players wish to gain the most utility from their Zapdos in PvE or PvP battles, then ensuring it has the best possible moveset is key.

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Pokemon GO: Stadium Sights - All Pokemon Spawns, Eggs, & Bonuses

In Pokemon GO, the 2024 Stadium Sights event will bring plenty of things for Trainers to enjoy, such as Pokemon spawns, eggs, and event bonuses.

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Pokemon GO Fest 2024: All Special Outfit Pokemon

During the Pokemon GO Fest 2024 event, there will be several variants of Pokemon that can be encountered wearing unique costumes and accessories.

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Pokemon GO Officially Confirms June 2024 Community Day Pokemon

Niantic reveals which pocket monster will star in the next Pokemon GO Community Day, which is scheduled to take place in early June 2024.

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Upcoming Pokemon Go Event Features Exciting Shiny Debut

Pokemon GO's upcoming Slumbering Sands event features the shiny debut of a fan favorite Pokemon, along with new costumes.

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Pokemon GO: All GO Fest 2024 Habitat Spawns

During Pokemon GO's Go Fest 2024, different Pokemon will be spawning across various habitats around the location of the three in-person events,