Official screenshots of the first Lucky Pokémon in Pokémon GO featuring Chansey, Arcanine and female Pikachu

Pokémon GO developer Niantic has fully detailed the recently-added Lucky Pokémon feature. There is now a chance that Pokémon can become sparkly Lucky Pokémon when traded. Lucky Pokémon require less Stardust to power up, which means they can reach a higher CP much faster than other Pokémon. Lucky Pokémon can be detected by the Pokédex. In addition, the longer the Pokémon spends inside … Continue reading Official screenshots of the first Lucky Pokémon in Pokémon GO featuring Chansey, Arcanine and female Pikachu

Keeping Pokémon in your storage increases their chance of becoming Lucky Pokémon in Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO developer Niantic has fully detailed the recently-added Lucky Pokémon feature. There is now a chance that Pokémon can become sparkly Lucky Pokémon when traded. Lucky Pokémon require less Stardust to power up, which means they can reach a higher CP much faster than other Pokémon. Lucky Pokémon can be detected by the Pokédex. In addition, the longer the Pokémon spends inside … Continue reading Keeping Pokémon in your storage increases their chance of becoming Lucky Pokémon in Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO developer Niantic fully explains the new sparkly Lucky Pokémon feature

Pokémon GO developer Niantic has fully detailed the recently-added Lucky Pokémon feature: Lucky Pokémon Are Ready for a New Adventure! Trainers, Professor Willow has made an important new discovery about Pokémon! His findings suggest that Pokémon can take on a new trait when they are traded. The trait’s origin is a mystery, and you can experience … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic fully explains the new sparkly Lucky Pokémon feature

New Pokémon GO update version 1.81.3 and 0.111.3 now available on iOS and Android, adds Lucky Pokémon, Stardust gifts and more

Pokémon GO has officially been updated to version 1.81.3 and 0.111.3 on iOS and Android devices, respectively. Official patch notes from the development team at Niantic are as follows: iOS - When Pokémon are traded, there is chance that both traded Pokémon become Lucky Pokémon - You can now sort the Friends List and assign … Continue reading New Pokémon GO update version 1.81.3 and 0.111.3 now available on iOS and Android, adds Lucky Pokémon, Stardust gifts and more

New Pokémon GO update version 1.79.2 and 0.109.2 now available on iOS and Android

Pokémon GO has officially been updated to version 1.79.2 and 0.109.2 on iOS and Android devices, respectively. According to developer Niantic, the main purpose of this update is to implement bug fixes. Niantic recently confirmed that it's prepared for this year's Pokémon GO Fest, which is set to take place on July 14 and 15 in Chicago, Illinois. Elsewhere, … Continue reading New Pokémon GO update version 1.79.2 and 0.109.2 now available on iOS and Android

Mythical Pokémon and Pokémon that have previously been traded once before cannot be traded in Pokémon GO

The recently-launched trading feature for Pokémon GO isn't available to everyone and isn't compatible with all Pokémon in Niantic's immensely-popular mobile game. Trading is only available for Trainers that are Level 10 or above. In addition, certain Pokémon cannot be traded. Mythical Pokémon (like Mew) and Pokémon that have previously been traded once before cannot … Continue reading Mythical Pokémon and Pokémon that have previously been traded once before cannot be traded in Pokémon GO

How to trade and exchange Pokémon with your friends in Pokémon GO

Trading Pokémon. Meet up and exchange Pokémon with your Friends. Trading allows you to exchange Pokémon with your friends and make progress on completing the Pokédex. Trading occurs in-person and in real-time so you’ll need to be in close range of your friend in order to trade Pokémon. Every trade requires that you and your trading partner spend … Continue reading How to trade and exchange Pokémon with your friends in Pokémon GO

Trading Pokémon requires you to be Good Friends and near your friend in Pokémon GO

Friendship Levels For every day that you complete certain activities with your Pokémon GO friend, you’ll grow your Friendship Level.  There are five Friendship Level milestones: Friends, Good Friends, Great Friends, Ultra Friends, and Best Friends. As you battle, trade, send Gifts, and complete other interactions with a friend, you'll reach Friendship Level milestones and unlock extra … Continue reading Trading Pokémon requires you to be Good Friends and near your friend in Pokémon GO