Pokémon GO News
News Pokémon GO Developer Niantic Reportedly In Talks To "Sell Games Unit"
Including the sale of Pokémon GO
A new report from Bloomberg claims Pokémon GO developer Niantic is apparently in talks to sell its video game business to the Saudi Arabia-owned company Scopely. This deal would supposedly be announced in the "coming weeks" and the sale price is expected to be around $3.5 billion. The sale would reportedly...
News Pokémon GO's Upcoming 'Gigantamax' Max Battles Promise The "Biggest Challenges Yet"
Nothing bigger going on in the world of Pokémon right now
Ready your Trainer team and brace for impact because Niantic has today revealed that Gigantamax Pokémon will be going large and going home in Pokémon GO Max Battles from 26th-27th October. You'll want to pull together a team of 10-40 players to take on these six-star Max Battles, which...
News New Pokémon GO Season Welcomes Galarian Starters, 'Max Battles', UK-Exclusive Encounter & More
Go big or go home
The new 'Max Out' season has got underway in Pokémon GO today, bringing a boatload of new 'mon, a fresh battle mode and a long-awaited UK arrival to the mobile app. We'll start with the new additions to Pokémon GO's Pokédex line-up. It's all about Sword and Shield's Galar region this time, with Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble...
Review Pocket Auto Catch ND - A Feature-Rich Pokémon GO Accessory With A Few Catches
Catch 'em all, all the time
By this point, auto-catchers aren't new to the Pokémon GO community. These generally pocket-sized devices catch 'mon and spin PokéStops while your mind is on other things, leaving you to focus on the Battles, upgrades, and Raids whenever you return to the app. Niantic has its own range of companion devices like the...
Guide Pokémon GO Community Day March 2025: Time, Date & All Previous Community Day Pokémon
How to get the most out of Pokémon GO’s monthly Community Day events
Monthly Community Days are the main pillar of the Pokémon GO calendar: every month, for six hours on a Saturday or Sunday, a featured collectable monster is set loose in greater numbers than usual. With a selection of great perks – increased shiny rates, exclusive moves, and...
News Pokémon GO Is Changing How Android Users Redeem Offer Codes
"We are hoping this will be an easy transition"
If you're an Android user and are still playing Pokémon GO regularly, as of next week, Niantic will be changing how trainers with these particular devices redeem "offer codes". After 13th February 2024, Android devices will be "unable to redeem offer codes within the app". From here on out, all users...
Review Pocket Auto Catch Light - Petit Pokémon GO Companion Packs A Punch
Small but mighty
Pokémon GO auto-catch companion devices are a top-tier way to ensure that you never miss a 'mon while out and about. Since 2016, these devices — which automatically spin PokéStops and catch the critters you pass — have come in a variety of shapes and sizes, with designs to wear on your wrist, clip to your bag, or (in the case...
Review Pocket iRecatcher - A Neat Pokémon GO Device In Theory, Awkward In Practice
Two devices are company, three's a crowd
Since the launch of the Pokémon GO Plus back in 2016, the market for auto-catching companion devices has become a pretty crowded one. Whether it's on a wrist, clipped to a bag, or stuck straight onto the phone screen, when it comes to finding a bit of kit that will automatically spin PokéStops and catch...
News Pocket iRecatcher Will Reconnect Your Pokémon GO 'Auto Catch' Device For Uninterrupted Play
Also featuring Auto Tap
Ever since the release of the Pokémon GO Plus wristband, there have been a handful of 'auto-catching' imitators keen to bring something new to catching 'em all. But many of these (including the catchily named Pokémon GO Plus +) have suffered from the same issue: after a while, they will disconnect from the game. For the...
News Pokémon GO Celebrates Scarlet & Violet's New DLC With Free Avatar Items
Ready up for The Indigo Disk
To celebrate today's Indigo Disk DLC launch for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Niantic's mobile AR game Pokémon GO is giving out free themed outfits. As detailed on the official GO website, these new avatar items are inspired by the main characters' outfits, and are available for free: "Trainers, To celebrate the...
News Pokémon GO's Pokédex Is Now Bigger Than Any Mainline Entry
You're gonna need a bigger storage box
Niantic's mobile title Pokémon GO now officially has the most Pokémon to collect, placing it ahead of the mainline entries. With the new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Paldea region update going live this week, the total number of pocket monsters you can catch in the mobile hit has now been bumped up to 814. As...
News Paldean Pokémon Will Start Appearing In Pokémon GO Next Week
It's Gen nine time
After being announced in the August 2023 Pokémon Presents showcase, Niantic has now revealed that Scarlet and Violet's Gen IX 'mon will be making their way to Pokémon GO as of 5th September. The newest Pokémon will start appearing in the mobile game in two waves. First up, the 'Paldean Adventure' ev
Guide Pokémon GO: How To Find And Create Routes
Take a walk on the wild Psyd(uck)
As of July 2023, Pokémon GO has a new feature: Routes. Part-guided walk and part-trail mapper, the Routes feature is all about finding and sharing new areas to catch Pokémon — and there are some nice bonuses for taking part as well. With this new part of the mobile app to explore, we have put together the...
News Niantic Announces Pokémon GO Community Day Classic 'Makeup Event' After Earlier Log-In Issues
Squirtle sticks around
Following certain problems with July's Community Day Classic event in Pokémon GO, Niantic has announced a special global 'makeup event' on 23rd July so that everyone who previously missed out has another chance to get involved. The Squirtle-starring Community Day Classic event took place a few weeks back on 9th July,...
Reminder Pokémon GO Plus + Is Now Available In Stores
It comes with a Pikachu inside of it
The Pokémon Company this week gave select regions a test try of its new app Pokémon Sleep, and now it's also released the new device Pokémon GO Plus + in a number of regions. In case you missed the initial announcement, this device can be used in Pokémon Sleep to record your sleep patterns. It even includes...
Guide Pokémon GO: How To Catch Shiny Mew - All-In-One #151 Masterwork Research Tasks & Rewards
Nobody like Mew
As a part of the Pokémon GO 7th Anniversary celebrations, Niantic announced a special Masterwork Research event called All-in-One #151, the reward from which is an encounter with a Shiny Mew. Of course, a Pokémon of this rarity was always going to be a hot item and while the path to this encounter is one that is relatively clear,...
News Pokémon GO Developer Niantic Axes Two AR Games And Lays Off 230 Employees
Pokémon GO is still the "top priority"
Niantic hit the big time with Pokémon GO and rapidly expanded into multiple other augmented reality-driven mobile experiences. Unfortunately, post-pandemic it's now experiencing a rough patch - with an update on the company website and email to employees revealing Niantic is axing two games and letting go of...
News Feast Your Eyes On The 'Ultimate' Premium Pokémon GO 'Auto Catcher'
With dual-device connectivity support
There's been a host of third-party imitators of the Pokémon GO Plus wristband, and this latest effort from Brook Gaming looks like it might well be the most feature-packed one yet. Out now for $80, the 'Watchic Plus' boasts dual-device connectivity support, so you and a friend can both enjoy the benefits of...
News Pokémon GO Game Director Responds To 'Hear Us Niantic' Social Media Backlash
"It's hard to ignore, right?"
Remember the Pokémon GO update last month that increased Remote Raid Pass prices and limited daily participation? It didn't go down well with the community, resulting in the hashtag 'HearUsNiantic' treading online. Now, well over a month later, the
News New Shadow Raids Are Coming To Pokémon GO Next Week
Rounding out season 10
It was today revealed that Shadow Raids will be making their debut in Pokémon GO as of 22nd May. These will see Shadow Type Pokémon taking part in (you guessed it) raids, for the first time in the game's history. This all comes as a part of the Team GO Rocket plan (isn't it always?) to take over all of the gyms across the...
News The Master Ball Is Coming To Pokémon GO Next Week
Get on that upcoming Special Research
The Pokémon Company has today announced that the iconic Master Ball will be granting a 100% catch rate in Pokémon GO as it makes its way into the game for a limited time from 22nd May at 10:00am (local time). If you have ever played a Pokémon game before (which we assume most of you will have done) then you...
News Latest Game From Pokémon GO Dev Niantic Lets You Raise Adorable Pets In AR
Introducing Peridot
The developer behind Pokémon GO, Niantic, has today revealed its latest game, Peridot. This is another AR-based title, it is true, but it looks to be a marked step from the 'mon-based gameplay that we all know the studio from (thanks, Eurogamer). Instead of catching fantastic creatures and using them in battle (which really...
News Pokémon GO Developer Says Reports Of Monthly Earnings At Five-Year Low Are "Incorrect"
"Our revenue so far in 2023 is up on last year"
Update [Thu 4th May, 2023 15:45 BST]: After yesterday's report that Niantic's Pokémon GO monthly revenue was the lowest that the game has seen since 2018, the developer has today responded, dismissing the claims as "incorrect". In a comment given to Eurogamer, Niantic stated that its revenue was in...
Guide Pokémon GO: An Instinctive Hero Special Research - Event Details And Quest Rewards
Your chance to get a Spark-Themed Accessory Elekid
The latest event to come to Pokémon GO, 'An Instinctive Hero', brings two new 'mon into the game and introduces a Special Research story all about hatching Eggs. To make the most of the event, we have assembled all of the information that you will need to ensure that you can see everything that An...
News 'Hear Us Niantic' Trends On Social Media In Response To Pokémon GO Remote Raids Update
"We do not agree with your decision"
Last week, Niantic announced it would be increasing Pokémon GO Remote Raid Pass prices and limiting daily participation. It's not gone down well with the community, and although Niantic has already mentioned how this update will definitely be going ahead on 6th April, the community has now responded on social...
News Pokémon GO Trainers Aren't Happy About Next Month's 'Remote Raids' Update
"A new world record for worst decision in gaming"
As you've likely heard by now, Niantic will be making some adjustments to Pokémon GO Remote Raid Passes in an update next month - increasing the prices and also limiting the amount of these raids players can participate in per day. Admittedly, this decision hasn't gone down well with the game's...
News Pokémon GO Increasing Remote Raid Pass Prices & Limiting Daily Participation
Remote Raid Passes were "never intended" to dominate the experience
Niantic's hugely successful mobile title Pokémon GO has announced there are some changes coming to the game's Remote Raid Passes early next month. On 6th April 2023, trainers can expect price increases to Remote Raid Passes, new limits to the number of times you can participate in...
Guide Pokémon GO: How To Evolve Roaming Form Gimmighoul Into Gholdengo
Coin collector
As revealed in the February Pokémon Presents showcase, Pokémon GO integration has now been enabled for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, allowing the two games to interact. The opening features of this crossover allow you to send postcards and change Vivillon's markings, but more importantly it gives you the chance to catch a Roaming...
News Pokémon GO Plus + (Yes, Two Pluses) Lets You Bunk With Pikachu
"grow friendlier the more sleep you get together"
We Nintendo fans are used to a silly name. Sure, the Wii U didn't do a great job of defining the console for what it was and the New 3DS XL and Switch Lite are hardly the most adventurous options out there. However, nothing in recent memory comes close to the device revealed at today's Pokémon...
News Finally, Shiny Heart Trim Furfrou Can Be Transferred From Pokémon GO To HOME
Completing the set
The elusive shiny version of Heart Trim Furfrou, a Valentine's Day exclusive in Pokémon GO, is now able to be transferred from the mobile game into Pokémon HOME! The Valentine's Day event started earlier today, and Serebii shared the news that — for
News Pokémon GO Feels The Love, Valentine's Day Event Announced For Next Week
Here are the full details
We are a little under two weeks away from Valentine's Day 2023, but that hasn't stopped The Pokémon Company from getting itself in order and letting us all know what's in store for the day of love this year over on Pokémon GO. Beginning on 8th February, the in-game 'Valentine's Day Event' will continue throughout the...
Guide Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour Schedule - April 2025
Spotlight Hour Pokémon details, as we get them
The Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour events were first introduced to the game in February 2020. Every week for one hour only (6pm - 7pm local time) a specific surprise Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild and a Mystery Bonus will activate. This gives you a chance to catch...
News Mega Dragons And Shiny Fairy-Types Star In Pokémon GO's Next 'Twinkling Fantasy' Event
Catch 'em all next week
A new year means a whole batch of new events to come our way in Pokémon GO. This time around, January is kicking off with the Twinkling Fantasy event which will see the game shift its focus to Dragon- and Fairy-Types from 10th January at 8am to 16th January 10pm (local time). Amongst the usual Raid Battles and Egg...
News Pokémon GO New Year's 2023 Event Adds New Costumed Pokémon, Avatar Items And More
Auld Lang Slimer
It may well still be very much pre-Christmas as we hear this news, but The Pokémon Company is looking to the next big event as it has announced the New Year's 2023 celebration for Pokémon GO. The event will run from 31st December, 2022, at 8:00p.m. through until 4th January, 2023, at 8:00p.m. (local time). During this period, the...
News Some Pokémon Will Now Be XXS Or XXL In Pokémon GO's New Size Feature
Pocket-sized Poochyena
If there's one thing that we can't help but find endearing about Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, it's how the creatures out in the wild appear true to size. If you saw a rodent-like creature that was the size of, let's say, a dog, then you would be pretty freaked and we like the fact that the latest entry addresses that. What's...
News New 'Mythical Wishes' Season Announced For Pokémon GO
Starting this week
The Season of Light is finally drawing to a close in Pokémon GO and Niantic has been quick off the bat to let us know what is in store next for the mobile franchise. 'Mythical Wishes' will be coming our way from 1st December and we already have a trailer showing off some of the things that we can expect - including the tease of...
News Mega Sceptile, Blaziken And Swampert Debut In Pokémon GO Event Next Week
Hello from Hoenn
The Season of Light is almost over in Pokémon GO, but Niantic has already announced that the next season is going to start off with a bang. Season nine, Mythical Wishes, will begin on 1st December and its opening event is bound to be a big one for fans of the Gen III starters. As if this article's title wasn't enough of a clue,...
Guide Pokémon GO: How To Evolve Cosmoem Into Solgaleo And Lunala
A legendary evolution
The latest season in Pokémon GO, The Season of Light, has seen a running Special Research Quest in the form of 'A Cosmic Companion'. This research starts with earning you a Cosmog Pokémon and develops into the chance to evolve it into one of two Gen VII legendaries, Solgaleo or Lunala. Unlike a regular evolution, Cosmoem has...
Review 247 Catcher Is The Most Hardcore Pokémon GO 'Auto-Catcher' Yet
There's a serious catch here
When Pokémon GO was first announced, the Pokémon GO Plus wristband was a near-essential companion. This officially-licensed accessory allowed you to interact with the game even when your phone was in your pocket; a flashing LED button on the device would alert you to nearby Pokéstops and Pokémon, and a quick press...
News Pokémon GO Ultra Beast Event Coming To London This Week
Global event starts the following day
With the Season of Light in full swing across Pokémon GO, Niantic has announced that a brand new Ultra Beast event will be coming to London later this week on 26th November. The in-person event will take place on the River Terrace at Somerset House and will feature a visual Ultra Beast experience as well as...
News Pokémon GO Fans Are Not Happy With Niantic's Apology For Bungled Zorua Event
"A piece of tree bark, a salt packet from McDonalds, and a bottle cap"
Back in October 2022, a Pokémon GO event called the Shuppet Spotlight Hour took place, with a "special" surprise for people who participated. Niantic ended up cancelling this special surprise at the last minute, but not before those in the GMT +13 time zone in Australia and...
News This Pokémon GO 'Auto-Catcher' Can Catch, Battle And Raid For 5 Days Straight, Says Dev
Catching 'mon all day long
The face of Pokémon GO was forever changed with the release of the Pokémon GO Plus wristband - a way to catch 'em all without even needing to get your phone out of your pocket. Since then there has been a Pokédex-worth of imitators, all keen to bring something new to the catching game. None more so is this the case...
Guide Pokémon GO Season Of Light - Research Quests, Special Events And Mega Raid Battles
The sun rises on a new season
The beginning of September brought with it the start of a new season in Pokémon GO. With Professor Willow returning in new form at the end of Pokémon GO Fest 2022, this coming season looks set to be full of mystery, new Pokémon and challenging raid battles. We have compiled all of our knowledge of what the coming...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Linking With Pokémon GO In 2023
Unlock Gimmighoul's Roaming Form
Alongside the reveal of the new Ghost-type Pokémon Gimmighoul, The Pokémon Company has also confirmed the new generation games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will be linking with Niantic's mobile title Pokémon GO in 2023. There's no exact release date for this rollout just yet, so keep an eye out for an update in...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Reveal New "Coin Chest" Ghost-Type Gimmighoul
Its "Roaming Form" is already appearing in GO
Update #2 [Sun 6th Nov, 2022 15:15 GMT]: It's official, the new Pokémon Gimmighoul has been revealed. This Ghost-type Pokémon hides in a treasure chest and carries a coin depending on its form. You can see it right now in Pokémon GO in its "Roaming Form" and it will also be coming to Pokémon Scarlet...
News Pokémon GO Pulls Surprise Zorua Encounter Due To Spotlight Hour Bug
"We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused"
Niantic Support has taken to Twitter to explain why today's surprise Pokémon GO encounter with Zorua has been pulled from the game. The Shuppet Spotlight Hour was to take place today between 18:00-19:00 local time, with the official game site teasing of a surprise: 'Bring your Buddy...
Guide Pokémon GO Halloween 2022 - Timed Research, Mega Battles, Avatar Items
Updated with Part 2 information
This year's Pokémon GO Halloween events are soon to begin and, much like last year, 2022 will see the celebrations split into two different parts. Part one is set to begin on October 20th 2022 and will bring Mega Banette to Raid Battles, new Special and Timed Research, spooky unlocks for your avatars and plenty of...
Guide Pokémon GO Dia De Muertos 2022 - Costumed Pokémon, Collection Challenge, Event Bonuses
Cempasúchil petals at the ready
El Día de Muertos (the Day of the Dead) is almost upon us and Pokémon GO is lining up a celebratory event to mark the occasion. This year the bonuses will range from catchable Pokémon wearing a cempasúchil crown, to exclusive avatar items and a collection challenge. Here is all of the information that you will...
News Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Reveals 1.75 Billion Pokémon Were Caught During The Events
Now that's a lot of throwing
Pokémon GO Fest 2022 has now come to an end - ohhhh - but no, don't be upset, because the end of the event brings with it the best gift of them all: the stats! (Yay!) This year, these stats are extra impressive. As the first in-person Pokémon GO Fest since 2019 - thanks to an annoyingly persistent global pandemic -...
News Pokémon GO In-Game Prices Increasing In Select Regions This Month
Pikmin Bloom will also be impacted
Pokémon GO and Pikmin Bloom developer Niantic has issued a notice about "in-game currency prices" increasing in select regions around the globe, starting on October 5th. In a post on its official website, Niantic mentioned how it wanted to be "proactive" with the pricing notice and explained how it was "due to...
