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Every Pokémon GO news post, guide and event breakdown, newest first.
Pokémon GO Regional Exclusives: How They Work and How to Get Them
How regional exclusive Pokemon work in Pokemon GO, well-known examples like Farfetch'd and Kangaskhan, and how to get…
Shadow Pokémon Explained: Stats, Purifying, and Whether It Is Worth It
How Shadow Pokémon work in Pokémon GO: the Attack and Defense tradeoff, Frustration, and whether purifying is worth…
Pokémon GO Appraisal Explained: What Your Team Leader Is Really Telling You
How to use Pokémon GO's built-in Appraisal system to check IVs without a calculator, and what your team…
Pokémon GO Evolution Items: Full List and How to Get Them
Every evolution item in Pokémon GO — Sun Stone, King's Rock, Metal Coat, Sinnoh Stone, and more —…
Elite TM Guide: When to Use Elite Fast and Charged TMs in Pokémon GO
What Elite TMs actually unlock in Pokémon GO, how to earn them, and which legacy moves are worth…
Pokémon GO Buddy System Explained: Hearts, Levels, and Best Buddy
How the Pokémon GO buddy system works: the four friendship levels, how walking distance earns Candy, and whether…
Mega Evolution in Pokémon GO Explained: Energy, Levels, and Raid Bonuses
How Mega Evolution actually works in Pokémon GO: Mega Energy costs, the 8-hour timer and rest periods, and…
Best Attackers by Type in Pokémon GO: Full Raid Roster Guide
The strongest raid attacker for every type in Pokémon GO, how many you actually need per type, and…
Pokémon GO Type Chart: Full Type Effectiveness Guide
The complete Pokémon GO type chart, including the game's own damage multipliers (which differ from the mainline games),…
Pokémon GO Community Day Dates: September, October & November 2026
Niantic has confirmed the next Pokémon GO Community Day dates for Autumn 2026: September 12 (Community Day Classic),…