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Every Pokémon GO news post, guide and event breakdown, newest first.
Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers Event Guide (Pokémon GO)
Shiny Snom makes its Pokémon GO debut during Arctic Embers, running August 4-10. Here's what's in the event…
PokémonXP & the 2026 World Championships: Pokémon GO Event Guide
Pokémon GO ties into the 2026 Pokémon World Championships from August 25-30 with a dedicated in-game event, Twitch…
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…
Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour Schedule: August 2026
Delibird, Wurmple, Magikarp and Mankey headline this month's Spotlight Hours. Here's the full schedule, bonuses, and how to…
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…
August 2026 Raid Boss Guide: Kyurem, Groudon, Lunala, the Regis and Shadow Giratina
Five-star raids rotate weekly through August. Here's the full boss schedule, weaknesses, and the Mega Raid lineup running…
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…
Pokémon GO News: Every Event Coming in August 2026
A Max Battle Day, a full Summer Marathon, a Community Day, two Ultra Unlocks and a brand-new Mega…
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…
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…