Category: Guides
In-depth Pokémon GO guides covering core mechanics, IVs, XP, eggs, trading, and weather boosts, everything trainers need to play smarter.
GO Battle League Rewards Explained: Ranks, Research, and Encounters
How GO Battle League rewards work: rank-up bonuses, battle research pages, encounter rewards, and whether pushing for Legend…
Pokémon GO Search Terms Cheat Sheet: Every Filter You Need
The full Pokemon GO search string cheat sheet: CP ranges, IV star filters, shiny and legendary searches, and…
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…