Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026 adds profile backgrounds and private Dynamax Battles

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Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026 will bring Trainer profile backgrounds, private Dynamax Battle groups and new event rewards, with GO Wild Area: Global scheduled for Nov. 14-15. Starting Nov. 6, Trainers can display buddy Pokémon backgrounds from Sendai and Mexico City on their profiles, followed by additional backgrounds Nov. 9. Ticket holders at the global … Continue reading Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026 adds profile backgrounds and private Dynamax Battles

Pokémon GO’s Explorer Gadget can now catch Pokémon and spin PokéStops during active play

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Pokémon GO’s Explorer Gadget has been updated to assist players while the game is open, letting Trainers level 20 and higher activate it to automatically attempt catches and spin PokéStops. A pink Poké Ball icon marks targets, which players can tap to take over within a limited time; the feature cannot run alongside a paired … Continue reading Pokémon GO’s Explorer Gadget can now catch Pokémon and spin PokéStops during active play

Pokémon GO’s Twilight Wishes event brings Shiny boosts and costumed Pokémon

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Pokémon GO’s Twilight Wishes event runs Nov. 24-30, with increased odds of encountering Shiny Staryu and Shiny Elgyem. The starry-sky celebration features wild encounters including Clefairy, Staryu and Elgyem, plus themed Pikachu, Espeon and Umbreon in raids. A free GO Pass will offer event rewards, while paid Deluxe upgrades add items and extra encounters; reaching … Continue reading Pokémon GO’s Twilight Wishes event brings Shiny boosts and costumed Pokémon

Pokémon GO Halloween 2026 Part II is underway with Shiny Greavard debut

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Pokémon GO’s Halloween 2026 Part II event runs Nov. 1-5, bringing the first chance to encounter Shiny Greavard in the wild or through GO Pass and Field Research. The event also introduces the Super Max Mega Level for Mega Sableye, which can use the new Charged Attack Night Shade+ while Mega-Evolved. Wild encounters include costumed … Continue reading Pokémon GO Halloween 2026 Part II is underway with Shiny Greavard debut

Pokémon GO debuted Mega Chandelure in Oct. 31 Super Mega Raid Day

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Pokémon GO’s Chandelure Super Mega Raid Day ran Oct. 31 from 2 to 5 p.m. local time, introducing Mega Chandelure in Super Mega Raids and a new Super Max Mega Level. Mega-Evolved Chandelure can use the Charged Attack Ominous Wind+, while event bonuses included up to six free Raid Passes, increased Shiny Chandelure odds and … Continue reading Pokémon GO debuted Mega Chandelure in Oct. 31 Super Mega Raid Day

2027 Pokémon Gdańsk Regional Championships now underway featuring Pokémon VGC, Pokémon TCG and Pokémon GO events, tune in to the official livestream feeds here

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The Pokémon Company is continuing to host official Play! Pokémon competitive events to not only foster a vibrant community around the Pokémon games and TCG but also promote friendly competition and sportsmanship, allowing participants to connect both virtually and in person. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H12wun4rB0A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCoLdsMTL0I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlkW1YWVQF0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RObNMyGkOgQ&pp=0gcJCTAMAYcqIYzv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo6-Evkz_jE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGIxhUQvezQ Source: The Pokémon Company and Play! Pokémon

Pokémon GO update 0.435.1 rolls out on iOS and Android

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Pokémon GO version 0.435.1 is now available for iOS and Android, giving players on both platforms access to the latest game build. The official Pokémon GO news page has not published a dedicated announcement detailing changes in this version. Source: Pokémon GO blog

Pokémon GO Pokémon Center Bangkok opening event runs Dec. 1-10 across Thailand

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Pokémon GO will celebrate the opening of Pokémon Center Bangkok with an in-game event available to Trainers anywhere in Thailand from Dec. 1 at 6 a.m. through Dec. 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time. Players can complete Timed Research for Stardust, opening-themed stickers and other rewards, with the research expiring Dec. 30. Event-themed stickers … Continue reading Pokémon GO Pokémon Center Bangkok opening event runs Dec. 1-10 across Thailand