Pokémon GO developer Niantic explains how it built the new research feature starring Professor Willow and Mythical Pokémon like Mew

In its latest blog post, Pokémon GO developer Niantic explains how it built the new research feature, which stars Professor Willow and Mythical Pokémon like Mew. Read on below for extensive insights: Developer Insights: How We Built the Research Feature Trainers, When developing the new Field Research and Special Research feature soon appearing in Pokémon … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic explains how it built the new research feature starring Professor Willow and Mythical Pokémon like Mew

You can power up your Pokémon with double Stardust and bonus Candy from the Pokémon GO Eggstravaganza event

The second Pokémon GO Eggstravaganza is now underway across the globe. This special in-game event allows players find special 2 km Eggs at PokéStops. During the event, these 2 km Eggs will hatch into Pokémon such as Wynaut or Ralts that normally hatch from 5 km or 10 km Eggs. There is also an increased hatch rate for certain Pokémon … Continue reading You can power up your Pokémon with double Stardust and bonus Candy from the Pokémon GO Eggstravaganza event

New Pokémon GO loading screen features Professor Willow, Mew, Pikachu, Arbok, Butterfree, Teddiursa, Weedle, female Trainer and more

As part of the newest major update for Pokémon GO, a brand-new loading screen from developer Niantic is now available for your viewing pleasure. The exploration and research-themed artwork depicts Professor Willow with Pikachu on his shoulder, Mew, Arbok, Butterfree, Teddiursa, Weedle, female Trainer and more. For a first look at the latest Pokémon GO … Continue reading New Pokémon GO loading screen features Professor Willow, Mew, Pikachu, Arbok, Butterfree, Teddiursa, Weedle, female Trainer and more

Leavanny, #542 – Nurturing Pokémon

Upon finding a small Pokémon, it weaves clothing for it from leaves by using the sticky silk secreted from its mouth. It keeps its eggs warm with heat from fermenting leaves. It also uses leaves to make warm wrappings for Sewaddle. Type: Bug/Grass Category: Nurturing Ability: Swarm, which powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokemon is … Continue reading Leavanny, #542 – Nurturing Pokémon

Official Detective Pikachu artwork depict Pikachu, Fletchling and Aipom in real-life Ryme City

Detective Pikachu is now available for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. The game puts you in the shoes of Tim Goodman, who partners with a self-proclaimed “great detective” Pikachu to solve strange occurrences all over Ryme City. Together you must investigate, take notes and meet up with other Pokémon to unravel the city’s greatest mysteries! … Continue reading Official Detective Pikachu artwork depict Pikachu, Fletchling and Aipom in real-life Ryme City

Swadloon, #541 – Leaf-Wrapped Pokémon

Forests where Swadloon live have superb foliage because the nutrients they make from fallen leaves nourish the plant life. It protects itself from the cold by wrapping up in leaves. It stays on the move, eating leaves in forests. Type: Bug/Grass Category: Leaf-Wrapped Ability: Leaf Guard, which prevents status conditions in sunny weather. Or Chlorophyll, which … Continue reading Swadloon, #541 – Leaf-Wrapped Pokémon

New Pokémon GO Gym Leader avatar items based on Ace Trainers from Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and can be purchased in three colors for Team Mystic, Team Instinct or Team Valor

The ever-expanding wardrobe in Pokémon GO has added even more Pokémon-themed apparel. Qualified players of Niantic‘s immensely-popular mobile game can now show off their team pride with brand-new Gym Leader avatar items. Depending on your Gym Leader medal rank, pieces of this outfit will be unlocked and available for purchase. These new outfits are based on the clothes donned by … Continue reading New Pokémon GO Gym Leader avatar items based on Ace Trainers from Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and can be purchased in three colors for Team Mystic, Team Instinct or Team Valor

New Gym Leader avatar items now available in Pokémon GO for both male and female Trainers

The ever-expanding wardrobe in Pokémon GO has added even more Pokémon-themed apparel. Qualified players of Niantic's immensely-popular mobile game can now show off their team pride with brand-new Gym Leader avatar items. Depending on your Gym Leader medal rank, pieces of this outfit will be unlocked and available for purchase. To see the official artwork … Continue reading New Gym Leader avatar items now available in Pokémon GO for both male and female Trainers