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

Niantic has fixed the Good Friend bug in Pokémon GO

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. There was a bug that prevented increasing the level of your Good Friend status; however, Niantic has confirmed that this particicular issue has been resolved: Source: … Continue reading Niantic has fixed the Good Friend bug in Pokémon GO

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

Pokémon GO developer Niantic confirms Friendship Level issues, provides temporary workaround and is working on permanent fix

Pokémon GO developer Niantic has confirmed the widespread Friendship Level issues that have been affecting a number of players across the globe. The developer is working on dispatching a permanent fix and has provided a temporary workaround in the meantime: Friendship Levels may not increase once per day We're aware of an issue where Friendship … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic confirms Friendship Level issues, provides temporary workaround and is working on permanent fix