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Author: Daniel Sánchez

Independent Pokémon GO player and writer based in Spain, playing since launch year. I cover daily news, events and raid strategy for PokeGoHub, checking every article against Niantic's official announcements and in-game testing.

Events POKÉMON GO

Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale — Dates, What We Know, and How to Prepare

GO Fest 2026's last event of the year is confirmed for September 5-6. Here's everything Niantic has announced…

August 1, 2026·5 min read
Guides BEGINNER8217S GUIDE

Beginner’s Guide to Raids in Pokémon GO

Never raided before? Here's everything you need to know before you tap that glowing Gym for the first…

July 31, 2026·5 min read
PvP GREAT LEAGUE

Great League Meta Report: The Pokémon Dominating PvP Right Now

A snapshot of the current Great League ladder — who's on top, why, and what to build around…

July 30, 2026·4 min read
Guides IVS WHAT

IVs Explained: What They Are and Why Your “Bad” Pikachu Might Still Be Great

Individual Values are the single most misunderstood mechanic in Pokémon GO. Here's what they actually control, and when…

July 29, 2026·5 min read
Guides COMBAT POWER

How Combat Power (CP) Really Works in Pokémon GO

CP looks like a single number, but it's the product of four separate factors. Here's what actually drives…

July 28, 2026·4 min read
Raids SHADOW GIRATINA

Shadow Giratina (Altered Forme) Raid Guide: Best Counters and Team Building

Shadow Giratina is back in five-star Shadow Raids through early September. Here's how to build a team that…

July 27, 2026·5 min read
Raids MEGA STARMIE

Mega Starmie Arrives: Super Mega Raid Day Guide

Starmie's Mega Evolution debuts on August 22, with free raid passes, a shiny chance and a Scizor encounter…

July 26, 2026·4 min read
Events FIRE ICE

Fire and Ice Hatch Day: Smoochum, Magby and a Shot at Shiny Larvesta

A one-day Hatch Day event doubles candy and halves hatch distance, with a rare chance at Larvesta from…

July 25, 2026·4 min read
Events ULTRA UNLOCK

Ultra Unlock: Water Festival Guide — Arrokuda, Barraskewda and Cramorant Debut

Three new Galar-region Pokémon splash into Pokémon GO, plus escalating XP bonuses and a stacked raid rotation.

July 24, 2026·4 min read
Events NICKIT COMMUNITY

Nickit Community Day: Date, Bonuses, Shiny Odds and the Exclusive Move

Everything you need for August's Community Day: when it runs, what bonuses are active, and how to get…

July 23, 2026·4 min read