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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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: How To Get Shiny Kartana

Pokemon GO players can get Shiny Kartana through Kartana 5-star raids by following this detailed guide.

A split image of multiple Pokemon from Pokemon Go's April events
All Pokemon GO April 2024 Events

The World of Wonders season is all set to kick off with a bang with a series of exciting events lined up for April 2024.

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Pokemon GO: How to Get Shiny Zubat, Shiny Golbat, and Shiny Crobat

Zubat and its evolutions are featured in the Spotlight Hour for April 2024, and here is how players can get the shiny versions of the Pokemon.

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The 24 Rarest Shinies In Pokemon GO

Shiny Pokemon are already rare, but some are even rarer in Pokemon GO. These are the most difficult to obtain shinies to get in the game.

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Pokemon GO: Zubat Spotlight Hour Event Guide

On April 2, 2024, Pokemon GO's Zubat Spotlight Hour event will offer an increased chance to capture this Pokemon, as well a limited-time bonus.

Split image of Drapion in the Pokemon anime and Drapion in the foreground from Pokemon GO
Pokemon GO: Drapion Raid Guide (Counters, Weaknesses, & More)

Drapion is a difficult Tier 3 Raid Boss in Pokemon GO. This guide will provide you with all the information you need to defeat the powerful foe.

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Niantic Teases 'Next 10 Years' of Pokemon GO

A senior Niantic official teases 'the next ten years' of Pokemon GO, in addition to revealing one surprising fact about the game.

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Simple Pokemon GO Trick Makes Shadow Mewtwo Extremely Powerful

As Pokemon GO players take part in the Shadow Mewtwo raid to catch the elusive Pokemon, a player highlights a trick to make it even more powerful.

A promotional visual from Pokemon GO showing a Poke Ball, Great Ball, and Ultra Ball.
Pokemon GO Reveals 2024 April Fool's Day Event

Niantic reveals the newest April Fool's Day event for Pokemon GO, giving players a surprise buff throughout the limited-time festivities.