Pokémon GO’s November GO Pass is now live with Groudon encounters and PokéCoins

Pokémon GO’s GO Pass: November is available through Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. local time, offering rewards including an encounter with Groudon, 400 PokéCoins, a Lucky Egg and Rare Candy XL. The free pass also unlocks milestone bonuses, including extra Candy for trades, expanded Gift limits and double Daily Adventure Incense duration. GO Pass Deluxe … Continue reading Pokémon GO’s November GO Pass is now live with Groudon encounters and PokéCoins

Great League: Mega Edition, Ultra League: Mega Edition and Master League: Mega Edition with 4× Stardust from win rewards now underway as part of Pokémon GO’s GO Battle League: Twilight Trails until November 10 at 1 p.m. PT

Pokémon GO Battle League: Twilight Trails is now underway, introducing Mega Evolution to GO Battle League alongside a new Season of competitive formats, rewards and move updates. The new season also adds a series of limited cups and returning leagues through Dec. 1, while Mega-Evolved Pokémon will receive temporary CP reductions in the Great League: … Continue reading Great League: Mega Edition, Ultra League: Mega Edition and Master League: Mega Edition with 4× Stardust from win rewards now underway as part of Pokémon GO’s GO Battle League: Twilight Trails until November 10 at 1 p.m. PT

Mimikyu joins Pokémon GO Championship Series competition Nov. 16

Mimikyu will be removed from the banned Pokémon list for the Play! Pokémon Pokémon GO Championship Series on Nov. 16, making the Ghost- and Fairy-type Pokémon eligible for competitive teams. Its Disguise ability blocks the first unshielded Charged Attack it faces, offering a strategic advantage in battles where Protect Shields are limited. Source: Official Pokémon … Continue reading Mimikyu joins Pokémon GO Championship Series competition Nov. 16

Pokémon GO launches permanent stamp rallies in Sendai and Mexico City

Pokémon GO players can now explore Sendai, Japan, and Mexico City through ongoing citywide Stamp Rallies, which began Nov. 2 at 4 p.m. PST and have no planned end date. Trainers can visit participating PokéStops in either city, spin their Photo Discs and collect up to eight stamps in any order. Completing the Sendai rally … Continue reading Pokémon GO launches permanent stamp rallies in Sendai and Mexico City

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

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

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

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

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