New Pokémon GO update brings back Team Instinct leader Spark and resolves other issues

Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.69.1 for Android and 1.39.1 for iOS devices. Below are some release notes and comments from the development team at Niantic: Spark has returned to appraise Pokémon for Team Instinct Trainers. Resolved a motivation decay bug impacting Pokémon with less than 3000 CP. Resolved … Continue reading New Pokémon GO update brings back Team Instinct leader Spark and resolves other issues

Pokémon GO players power up Golem to prepare for Pokémon GO Legendaries

Some of the most hardcore Pokémon GO players out there are powering up Golem right now, in preparation for the first batch of Pokémon GO Legnedaries to arrive. Golem is a Rock/Ground-type Pokémon that has a max CP of 2916 and an attack of 211. This means he’ll be effective against Articuno, Moltres and Lugia, … Continue reading Pokémon GO players power up Golem to prepare for Pokémon GO Legendaries

Pokémon World Championships qualifications adjusted for the 2017 season

After a midseason review of the expected number of invitations to the 2017 Pokémon World Championships, we've decided to make some changes to allow more players to earn invitations to the big event. The changes are happening in two ways: lowering the invitation threshold in some regions (meaning players can qualify for Worlds with fewer … Continue reading Pokémon World Championships qualifications adjusted for the 2017 season

Learn more about Pokémon Video Game Championship Points

Video Game Championship Points are awarded to players based on their finish position at Play! Pokémon Championship Series events. Players will also receive Play! Points. To be eligible for Championship Points and Play! Points, players must have a registered Player ID attached to their Pokémon Trainer Club account and must opt in to the Play! … Continue reading Learn more about Pokémon Video Game Championship Points

Pokémon World Championships qualification requirements adjusted to increase Championship Points and decrease requirements

The qualification requirements of the Pokémon World Championships have been adjusted to increase Championship Points and decrease the requirements needed in order to receive an invitation to the Pokémon World Championships. For VGC, to qualify for Worlds in the Masters Division in North America it remains 500 Championship Points, but Europe and Latin America now … Continue reading Pokémon World Championships qualification requirements adjusted to increase Championship Points and decrease requirements

Pokemon GO Combat Power (CP) changes explained in detail

Last month, Pokemon GO implemented a number of changes to the Combat Power (CP) of multiple Pokemon. The Pokemon Company has since explained the shifts in detail. Changes were made to the CP of various Pokémon in Pokémon GO—many Pokémon had their CP increased, while others had their CP lowered to allow for a more … Continue reading Pokemon GO Combat Power (CP) changes explained in detail

Pokemon GO implements changes to the CP of multiple Pokemon

Following the latest update for Pokemon GO, the Combat Power (CP) of multiple Pokemon have been altered. In a post on the official Pokemon GO blog, Niantic confirmed the CP changes of certain Pokemon, such as Alakazam, Rhydon and Gengar. "We have made adjustments to the CP (Combat Power) of various Pokémon," the developer said. "Some … Continue reading Pokemon GO implements changes to the CP of multiple Pokemon

Pokemon GO update allows you to bring six Pokemon to Gym battles

Pokemon GO will eventually allow players to bring a total of six Pokemon into Gym battles instead of one. This tweak will be implemented as part of an upcoming update, which may also temporarily adjust the CP of the Pokemon you're training against to generally match your Pokemon's battle capabilities. "No matter what your level, … Continue reading Pokemon GO update allows you to bring six Pokemon to Gym battles