Shadow Pokémon can’t learn exclusive moves when evolving during Pokémon GO Community Day hours

In Pokémon GO, the PokéStops that Team GO Rocket invaded have a different appearance than regular PokéStops in the Map View. Keep an eye out for any stops that twitch and look discolored. As you get closer to an Invaded PokéStop, you will see the Team GO Rocket logo appear over it. When you approach … Continue reading Shadow Pokémon can’t learn exclusive moves when evolving during Pokémon GO Community Day hours

Straw Hat Pikachu can’t evolve into Raichu in Pokémon GO

Niantic recently hosted a special One Piece-inspired event featuring Straw Hat Pikachu for Pokémon GO. The event took place from July 22 to July 29 and marked the debut of this new hat-wearing Pikachu, inspired by the iconic hat worn by Monkey D. Luffy. Fans also had a chance to encounter Shiny Straw Hat Pikachu … Continue reading Straw Hat Pikachu can’t evolve into Raichu in Pokémon GO

PokéStop nomination feature now available for all level 40 Pokémon GO players in Portugal

Last year, Niantic introduced a PokéStop nomination feature for Pokémon GO, which initially entered beta for level 40 players in South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, Thailand and Chile. This feature was temporarily disabled due to a technical issue, but it is now back up and running in the aforementioned territories. In addition, the feature is now available in Argentina, Vietnam, Peru, … Continue reading PokéStop nomination feature now available for all level 40 Pokémon GO players in Portugal

2019-2020 Pokémon International Championships announced for Latin America, Oceania, Europe and North America

The battles are starting in another exciting season of the Play! Pokémon Championship Series as Trainers work toward an invitation to the 2020 Pokémon World Championships. Several areas in the Play! Pokémon section of the website have been updated to include new information about this year's Championship Series. Masters Division competitors from North America now … Continue reading 2019-2020 Pokémon International Championships announced for Latin America, Oceania, Europe and North America

New Pokémon GO Raid Bosses now include Ralts, Kirlia, Aerodactyl, Togetic, Monferno, Rayquaza and more

Pokémon GO Raid Bosses have changed once again with a new batch of Pokémon now available to battle. Current Raid Bosses include Ralts, Kirlia, Aerodactyl, Togetic, Rayquaza more Pokémon. Read on below for a full list across all currently available tiers: Tier 1 – Ralts (August 3, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time), Swablu, Snorunt, … Continue reading New Pokémon GO Raid Bosses now include Ralts, Kirlia, Aerodactyl, Togetic, Monferno, Rayquaza and more

Required Stardust and Candy reduced for Shadow Rattata, Zubat, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Mudkip, Dratini and Snorlax in Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, the PokéStops that Team GO Rocket invaded have a different appearance than regular PokéStops in the Map View. Keep an eye out for any stops that twitch and look discolored. As you get closer to an Invaded PokéStop, you will see the Team GO Rocket logo appear over it. When you approach … Continue reading Required Stardust and Candy reduced for Shadow Rattata, Zubat, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Mudkip, Dratini and Snorlax in Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO has been downloaded more than 1 billion times since July 2016

Niantic and The Pokémon Company are continuing to release new commercials for Pokémon GO, as part of their ongoing efforts to heavily promote the immensely popular mobile game. The commercials point out that Pokémon GO has been downloaded more than one billion times across iOS and Android players worldwide since launch. You can check out … Continue reading Pokémon GO has been downloaded more than 1 billion times since July 2016

WSJ reports that indie developers have more support from Nintendo than Sony

According to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal, indie developers say they're getting more support from Nintendo compared to Sony. Read on below for a few excerpts from the report: "Sony is concentrating its attention on large software publishers as it gets ready for the next PlayStation, according to executives at Sony and … Continue reading WSJ reports that indie developers have more support from Nintendo than Sony