https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=FireDragons52 2026-07-19T00:11:56Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.43.8 https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Jamie&diff=4314155 2025-06-01T01:47:37Z

<p>FireDragons52: </p> <hr /> <div>{{mainspace}}<br /> {{Character Infobox<br /> |color={{electric color}}<br /> |corecolor={{electric color light}}<br /> |bordercolor={{red color dark}}<br /> |name=Jamie<br /> |jname=レン<br /> |tmname=Ren<br /> |image=New Snap Male Protagonist.png<br /> |size=x350px<br /> |caption=Jamie in [[New Pokémon Snap]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |hometown=Unknown<br /> |region=Unknown<br /> |relatives=Unknown<br /> |eyes=Brown, Blue{{tt|*|Appearance selected by player}}<br /> |hair=Brown, Black, Blonde{{tt|*|Appearance selected by player}}<br /> }}<br /> {{Character Infobox/Game<br /> |color={{electric color light}}<br /> |gen={{gen|VIII}}<br /> |games={{pkmn3|New|Snap}}<br /> |trainer=[[Player character]]<br /> }}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> '''Jamie''' is the male player character of [[New Pokémon Snap]]. His female counterpart is [[User:FireDragons52/River (New Pokémon Snap)|River]].<br /> <br /> ==Terminology==<br /> '''Jamie''' (Japanese '''レン''' ''Ren'') is the name given to him in pre-release media for [[New Pokémon Snap]]. Jamie is never directly named in-game.<br /> <br /> ==In the games==<br /> ===New Pokémon Snap===<br /> Jamie is the protagonist of [[New Pokémon Snap]]. He arrives at the [[Laboratory of Ecology and Natural Sciences]] and meets [[Professor Mirror]] and his assistant [[Rita]], who both task him with going across [[Lental]] using the [[NEO-ONE]] vehicle to take pictures of [[wild Pokémon]] in their natural habitat. Jamie is gifted a camera by Professor Mirror and is first sent to [[Florio Nature Park]], where he soon discovers the [[Illumina phenomenon]]. Jamie later meets [[Todd Snap]] and [[Phil]] &lt;!--<br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> ===Artwork===<br /> ====Standard====<br /> ====Concept art====<br /> ===Game assets===<br /> ====Sprites and models====--&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Names==<br /> {{Flexheader|justify-content=start}}<br /> {| class=&quot;roundtable&quot; style=&quot;float:left; background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}&quot;<br /> ! Language<br /> ! Name<br /> ! Origin<br /> |-<br /> | Japanese<br /> | レン ''Ren''<br /> | From レンズ ''renzu'' (lens)<br /> |-<br /> | English, German, Spanish,&lt;br&gt;French, Italian<br /> | Jamie<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> | Korean<br /> | 렌 ''Ren''<br /> | Transliteration of Japanese name<br /> |-<br /> | Chinese<br /> | 小霓 ''Xiǎoní''<br /> | rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | From 小 ''xiǎo'' (small) and 霓 ''ni'' (rainbow)<br /> |}{{Flexfooter}}<br /> {{-}}&lt;!--<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;--&gt;<br /> <br /> {{stub}}<br /> {{Project Sidegames notice}}<br /> &lt;!--Categories for mainspace<br /> [[Category:New Snap characters]]<br /> [[Category:New Pokémon Snap]]<br /> [[Category:Playable characters]]<br /> [[Category:Photographers]]--&gt;</div>

FireDragons52 https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Jamie&diff=4312244 2025-05-29T22:48:36Z

<p>FireDragons52: Minor formatting changes</p> <hr /> <div>{{mainspace}}<br /> {{Character Infobox<br /> |color={{electric color}}<br /> |corecolor={{electric color light}}<br /> |bordercolor={{red color dark}}<br /> |name=Jamie<br /> |jname=レン<br /> |tmname=Ren<br /> |image=New Snap Male Protagonist.png<br /> |size=x350px<br /> |caption=Jamie in [[New Pokémon Snap]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |hometown=Unknown<br /> |region=Unknown<br /> |relatives=Unknown<br /> |eyes=Brown, Blue{{tt|*|Appearance selected by player}}<br /> |hair=Brown, Black, Blonde{{tt|*|Appearance selected by player}}<br /> }}<br /> {{Character Infobox/Game<br /> |color={{electric color light}}<br /> |gen={{gen|VIII}}<br /> |games={{pkmn3|New|Snap}}<br /> |trainer=[[Player character]]<br /> }}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> '''Jamie''' is the male player character of [[New Pokémon Snap]]. His female counterpart is [[User:FireDragons52/River (New Pokémon Snap)|River]].<br /> <br /> ==Terminology==<br /> '''Jamie''' (Japanese '''レン''' ''Ren'') is the name given to him in pre-release media for [[New Pokémon Snap]]. Jamie is never directly named in-game.<br /> <br /> ==In the games==<br /> ===New Pokémon Snap===<br /> Jamie is the protagonist of [[New Pokémon Snap]]. He arrives at the [[Laboratory of Ecology and Natural Sciences]] and meets [[Professor Mirror]] and his assistant [[Rita]], who both task him with going across [[Lental]] using the [[NEO-ONE]] vehicle to take pictures of [[wild Pokémon]] in their natural habitat. Jamie is gifted a camera by Professor Mirror and is first sent to [[Florio Nature Park]], where he soon discovers the [[Illumina phenomenon]].&lt;!--<br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> ===Artwork===<br /> ====Standard====<br /> ====Concept art====<br /> ===Game assets===<br /> ====Sprites and models====--&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Names==<br /> {{Flexheader|justify-content=start}}<br /> {| class=&quot;roundtable&quot; style=&quot;float:left; background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}&quot;<br /> ! Language<br /> ! Name<br /> ! Origin<br /> |-<br /> | Japanese<br /> | レン ''Ren''<br /> | From レンズ ''renzu'' (lens)<br /> |-<br /> | English, German, Spanish,&lt;br&gt;French, Italian<br /> | Jamie<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> | Korean<br /> | 렌 ''Ren''<br /> | Transliteration of Japanese name<br /> |-<br /> | Chinese<br /> | 小霓 ''Xiǎoní''<br /> | rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | From 小 ''xiǎo'' (small) and 霓 ''ni'' (rainbow)<br /> |}{{Flexfooter}}<br /> {{-}}&lt;!--<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;--&gt;<br /> <br /> {{stub}}<br /> {{Project Sidegames notice}}<br /> &lt;!--Categories for mainspace<br /> [[Category:New Snap characters]]<br /> [[Category:New Pokémon Snap]]<br /> [[Category:Playable characters]]<br /> [[Category:Photographers]]--&gt;</div>

FireDragons52 https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=River&diff=4311357 2025-05-28T18:49:01Z

<p>FireDragons52: Potential future namespace article for River, female protagonist in New Pokémon Snap.</p> <hr /> <div>{{mainspace}}<br /> {{Character Infobox<br /> |color={{electric color}}<br /> |corecolor={{electric color light}}<br /> |bordercolor={{red color dark}}<br /> |name=River<br /> |jname=ルイ<br /> |tmname=Rui<br /> |image=New Snap Female Protagonist.png<br /> |size=x350px<br /> |caption=River in [[New Pokémon Snap]]<br /> |gender=Female<br /> |hometown=Unknown<br /> |region=Unknown<br /> |relatives=Unknown<br /> |eyes=Brown, Blue{{tt|*|Appearance selected by player}}<br /> |hair=Brown, Black, Blonde{{tt|*|Appearance selected by player}}<br /> }}<br /> {{Character Infobox/Game<br /> |color={{electric color light}}<br /> |gen={{gen|VIII}}<br /> |games={{pkmn3|New|Snap}}<br /> |trainer=[[Player character]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''River''' is the female player character of [[New Pokémon Snap]]. Her male counterpart is [[User:FireDragons52/Jamie|Jamie]].<br /> <br /> ==Terminology==<br /> '''River''' (Japanese '''ルイ''' ''Rui'') is the name given to her in pre-release media for [[New Pokémon Snap]]. River is never directly named in-game.<br /> <br /> ==In the games==<br /> ===New Pokémon Snap===<br /> River is the protagonist of [[New Pokémon Snap]]. She arrives at the [[Laboratory of Ecology and Natural Sciences]] and meets [[Professor Mirror]] and his assistant [[Rita]], who both task her with going across [[Lental]] using the [[NEO-ONE]] vehicle to take pictures of [[wild Pokémon]] in their natural habitat. River is gifted a camera by Professor Mirror and is first sent to [[Florio Nature Park]].&lt;!--<br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> ===Artwork===<br /> ====Standard====<br /> ====Concept art====<br /> ===Game assets===<br /> ====Sprites and models====--&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Names==<br /> {{Flexheader|justify-content=start}}<br /> {| class=&quot;roundtable&quot; style=&quot;float:left; background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}&quot;<br /> ! Language<br /> ! Name<br /> ! Origin<br /> |-<br /> | Japanese<br /> | ルイ ''Rui''<br /> | From 蛍石 ''hotaruishi'' (fluorite)<br /> |-<br /> | English, German, Spanish,&lt;br&gt;French, Italian<br /> | River<br /> | From ''river''<br /> |-<br /> | Korean<br /> | 루이 ''Rui''<br /> | Transliteration of ルイ ''Rui''<br /> |-<br /> | Chinese<br /> | 小亮 ''Xiǎoliàng''<br /> | rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | From 小 ''xiǎo'' (small) and 亮 ''liàng'' (bright)<br /> |}{{Flexfooter}}<br /> {{-}}&lt;!--<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;--&gt;<br /> <br /> {{stub}}<br /> {{Project Sidegames notice}}<br /> &lt;!--[[Category:New Snap characters]]<br /> [[Category:New Pokémon Snap]]<br /> [[Category:Playable characters]]<br /> [[Category:Photographers]]--&gt;</div>

FireDragons52 https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Jamie&diff=4311356 2025-05-28T18:44:09Z

<p>FireDragons52: Potential future namespace article for Jamie, male protagonist in New Pokémon Snap.</p> <hr /> <div>{{mainspace}}<br /> {{Character Infobox<br /> |color={{electric color}}<br /> |corecolor={{electric color light}}<br /> |bordercolor={{red color dark}}<br /> |name=Jamie<br /> |jname=レン<br /> |tmname=Ren<br /> |image=New Snap Male Protagonist.png<br /> |size=x350px<br /> |caption=Jamie in [[New Pokémon Snap]]<br /> |gender=Male<br /> |hometown=Unknown<br /> |region=Unknown<br /> |relatives=Unknown<br /> |eyes=Brown, Blue{{tt|*|Appearance selected by player}}<br /> |hair=Brown, Black, Blonde{{tt|*|Appearance selected by player}}<br /> }}<br /> {{Character Infobox/Game<br /> |color={{electric color light}}<br /> |gen={{gen|VIII}}<br /> |games={{pkmn3|New|Snap}}<br /> |trainer=[[Player character]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Jamie''' is the male player character of [[New Pokémon Snap]]. His female counterpart is [[User:FireDragons52/River (New Pokémon Snap)|River]].<br /> <br /> ==Terminology==<br /> '''Jamie''' (Japanese '''レン''' ''Ren'') is the name given to him in pre-release media for [[New Pokémon Snap]]. Jamie is never directly named in-game.<br /> <br /> ==In the games==<br /> ===New Pokémon Snap===<br /> Jamie is the protagonist of [[New Pokémon Snap]]. He arrives at the [[Laboratory of Ecology and Natural Sciences]] and meets [[Professor Mirror]] and his assistant [[Rita]], who both task him with going across [[Lental]] using the [[NEO-ONE]] vehicle to take pictures of [[wild Pokémon]] in their natural habitat. Jamie is gifted a camera by Professor Mirror and is first sent to [[Florio Nature Park]].&lt;!--<br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> ===Artwork===<br /> ====Standard====<br /> ====Concept art====<br /> ===Game assets===<br /> ====Sprites and models====--&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> ==Names==<br /> {{Flexheader|justify-content=start}}<br /> {| class=&quot;roundtable&quot; style=&quot;float:left; background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}&quot;<br /> ! Language<br /> ! Name<br /> ! Origin<br /> |-<br /> | Japanese<br /> | レン ''Ren''<br /> | From レンズ ''renzu'' (lens)<br /> |-<br /> | English, German, Spanish,&lt;br&gt;French, Italian<br /> | Jamie<br /> |<br /> |-<br /> | Korean<br /> | 렌 ''Ren''<br /> | Transliteration of レン ''Ren''<br /> |-<br /> | Chinese<br /> | 小霓 ''Xiǎoní''<br /> | rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | From 小 ''xiǎo'' (small) and 霓 ''ni'' (rainbow)<br /> |}{{Flexfooter}}<br /> {{-}}&lt;!--<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;--&gt;<br /> <br /> {{stub}}<br /> {{Project Sidegames notice}}<br /> &lt;!--[[Category:New Snap characters]]<br /> [[Category:New Pokémon Snap]]<br /> [[Category:Playable characters]]<br /> [[Category:Photographers]]--&gt;</div>

FireDragons52 https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Mega_Construx_Pok%C3%A9mon&diff=4280790 2025-04-13T20:33:14Z

<p>FireDragons52: /* Unnumbered series 3 */ Reply</p> <hr /> <div>== Unnumbered series 3 ==<br /> <br /> I seem to have one that isn't listed, doesn't appear to have a number or symbol.<br /> <br /> <br /> Eevee - 24pc - Poké Ball - Presumably JCT33<br /> <br /> Pichu - JCT37<br /> <br /> Bulbasaur - JCT36<br /> <br /> Charmander -JCT35<br /> <br /> Squirtle - JCT34<br /> <br /> Pikachu - JCT32 [[User:FireDragons52|FireDragons52]] ([[User talk:FireDragons52|talk]]) 13:58, 13 April 2025 (UTC)<br /> <br /> :One of the papers inside names the series as &quot;All-Time Favorites&quot;, and also lists Series 23, &quot;Water-Type Trainer Team&quot;, and &quot;Poké Ball 2-Packs&quot;<br /> :Water-Type Trainer Team: Quaxly, Squirtle, Wooper, Magikarp<br /> :Poké Ball 2-Packs: Ditto/Pikachu, Togepi/Piplup, Eevee/Charmander<br /> :Seems like these are the Poké Balls for all four series I've mentioned<br /> :All-Time Favorites<br /> :Pikachu:, Charmander, Pichu, Bulbasaur: Poké Ball<br /> :Squirtle: Poké Ball or Love Ball, likely the former<br /> :Series 23<br /> :Bidoof: Poké Ball<br /> :Fidough: Love Ball<br /> :Finneon: Lure Ball<br /> :Larvitar: Level Ball<br /> :Tinkatink: Premier Ball<br /> :Wattrel: Friend Ball<br /> :Water-Type<br /> :Quaxly: Lure Ball<br /> :Wooper: Poké Ball<br /> :Magikarp: Premier Ball<br /> :Squirtle: Poké Ball or Love Ball, likely the latter<br /> :2-Packs<br /> :Ditto: Friend Ball<br /> :Piplup: Lure Ball<br /> :Eevee: Love Ball<br /> :Pikachu, Togepi, Squirtle: Poké Ball [[User:FireDragons52|FireDragons52]] ([[User talk:FireDragons52|talk]]) 20:33, 13 April 2025 (UTC)</div>

FireDragons52 https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Mega_Construx_Pok%C3%A9mon&diff=4280617 2025-04-13T13:58:04Z

<p>FireDragons52: /* Unnumbered series 3 */ new section</p> <hr /> <div>== Unnumbered series 3 ==<br /> <br /> I seem to have one that isn't listed, doesn't appear to have a number or symbol.<br /> <br /> <br /> Eevee - 24pc - Poké Ball - Presumably JCT33<br /> <br /> Pichu - JCT37<br /> <br /> Bulbasaur - JCT36<br /> <br /> Charmander -JCT35<br /> <br /> Squirtle - JCT34<br /> <br /> Pikachu - JCT32 [[User:FireDragons52|FireDragons52]] ([[User talk:FireDragons52|talk]]) 13:58, 13 April 2025 (UTC)</div>

FireDragons52 https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Question_marks&diff=3697340 2023-04-16T03:10:04Z

<p>FireDragons52: Added fact that the ?????? Coin was renamed to Gimmighoul Coin</p> <hr /> <div>'''Question marks''' are often used to indicate things in the [[Pokémon games]] that are unknown:<br /> <br /> ==In the core series==<br /> * The '''{{t|???}}''' type, a [[type]] used in [[Generation II]], {{gen|III}}, and {{gen|IV}}.<br /> * A {{form|Unown|form}} of {{p|Unown}}.<br /> * The [[Pokédex]] number of an obtained {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} not in a [[regional Pokédex]] in [[Generation IV]], {{gen|V}}, and {{gen|VI}}.<br /> * The [[Trainer ID number|ID number]], [[Original Trainer|OT]] name and [[National Pokédex]] [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|number]] of a [[Pokémon Egg]].<br /> * The placeholder name of {{ga|Silver}} in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, before he is given a name by the {{player}}.<br /> * The location of the player while [[Inside of Truck|inside of a truck]] at the beginning of {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.<br /> * In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, [[Ultra Beasts]] that have not been owned display ??? in place of their name. {{P|Nihilego}} is displayed as ??? when battling it in [[Aether Paradise]].<br /> * In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] at the start of the game, the player finds a Pokémon, later revealed to be {{p|Zacian}}{{sup/8|Sw}}/{{p|Zamazenta}}{{sup/8|Sh}}, labeled as ???.<br /> * In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]'s [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass]], as part of [[The Crown Tundra]], {{p|Calyrex}} and, depending of which carrot they choose to grow, {{p|Glastrier}} or {{p|Spectrier}} are fought as ??? when fought separately.<br /> <br /> ===[[Glitch]]es===<br /> * '''{{t|?}}''', a glitch type in [[Generation I]] and the main type of [[PPkMnp' ']].<br /> * '''[[Five question marks|?????]]''', a glitch Pokémon appearing in [[Generation II]].<br /> * '''[[Ten question marks|??????????]]''', another glitch Pokémon appearing in Generation III.<br /> * '''[[Ten question marks#item|????????]]''', the item often held by [[Ten question marks|??????????]].<br /> * '''[[? (glitch Pokémon)]]''', a glitch Pokémon that was used as filler for old {{p|Unown}} data in Generation III.<br /> * '''[[List of unobtainable items#?????|?????]]''', a [[List of unobtainable items|dummied out]] item in [[Generation I]] located at hexadecimal identifier 07, fan-named &quot;surfboard&quot;.<br /> * '''[[List of unobtainable items#?????|?????]]''', a [[List of unobtainable items|dummied out]] item in [[Generation I]] located at hexadecimal identifier 2C that does nothing.<br /> * '''[[List of unobtainable items#?|?]]''', a [[List of unobtainable items|dummied out]] item in [[Generation II]] located at hexadecimal identifier 00 that, when [[held item|held]] by a Pokémon, the holder behaves as it didn't have the item.<br /> * The description of several glitch items, such as [[Teru-sama]].<br /> *[[MissingNo.]]'s classification in the [[Pokédex]].<br /> <br /> ==In the side games==<br /> * In [[Pokémon GO]], [[wild Pokémon]] with a [[Combat Power]] higher than the CP of the player's highest CP Pokémon have their CP displayed as ??? on the encounter screen.<br /> * [[?????? Coin]], an item in [[Pokémon GO]] that was later renamed to Gimmighoul Coin.<br /> <br /> ==In the spin-off games==<br /> * In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]], missions with an unknown reward have the reward listed as ???.<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> {{disambig}}<br /> <br /> [[fr:?]]<br /> [[zh:?]]</div>

FireDragons52 https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User:FireDragons52&diff=3689785 2023-03-29T05:25:43Z

<p>FireDragons52: Created page with &quot;Mainly a Pokémon GO player but I play Cafe ReMix and the Main Series Games too.&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>Mainly a Pokémon GO player but I play Cafe ReMix and the Main Series Games too.</div>

FireDragons52 https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_GO&diff=3689782 2023-03-29T05:08:12Z

<p>FireDragons52: /* Load screen */</p> <hr /> <div>{{samename|song|Pokémon Go! (song)}}<br /> {{samename|[[TCG]] expansion|Pokémon GO (TCG)}}<br /> {{incomplete|needs=Details on [https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000268888-Pokémon-GO-on-Apple-Watch Pokémon GO for Apple Watch]}}<br /> {{Infobox game|colorscheme=night|bordercolorscheme=blue<br /> |name={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |jname={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |boxart=Pokemon Go Logo.png<br /> |size=200px<br /> |caption=Pokémon GO logo<br /> |category=Real-world adventure&lt;br&gt;{{wp|Location-based game}}<br /> |players=1+<br /> |link_method=N/A<br /> |platform={{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}<br /> |gen_series=[[Generation VI]] - {{gen|IX}} [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin off]]<br /> |release_date_ja=March 29, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 22, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_na=May 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_au=April 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_eu=July 13, 2016<br /> |release_date_kr=January 24, 2017<br /> |release_date_hk=July 25, 2016<br /> |release_date_tw=August 6, 2016<br /> |publisher=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |developer=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |cero=A<br /> |esrb=E<br /> |pegi=3<br /> |acb=PG<br /> |grb=3<br /> |website_ja=[http://www.pokemongo.jp/ Official site (TPC)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/ja/ Official site (Niantic)]<br /> |website_en=[http://www.pokemongo.com/ Official site (TPCi)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/en/ Official site (Niantic)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-go/ Pokémon.com]<br /> }}<br /> {{bulbanews|game}}<br /> {{StrategyWiki}}<br /> '''Pokémon GO''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|Pokémon GO|ポケモン　ゴー}}}}''') is a multiplayer, location-based, {{wp|augmented reality}} Pokémon game for {{wp|iOS}} and {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}. The game results from a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company]], [[Nintendo]], and [[Niantic]], Inc., and is {{wp|Freemium|free to download}} with in-app purchases. It was released in most markets with access to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store on a staggered schedule starting on July 6, 2016. The game became available on the Samsung Galaxy Store for Samsung devices running on Android on May 11, 2019&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1126967087736467457?s=20 Announcement of game availability on Galaxy Store]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> The game was announced at the [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon GO Press Conference]] in Japan on September 10, 2015. Field tests for Pokémon GO were held from March 29, 2016, through June 30, 2016.<br /> <br /> The game is compatible with the [[Pokémon GO Plus]] and the [[Poké Ball Plus]], {{wp|Bluetooth}} devices that allow players to enjoy elements of the game without looking at their phone. Compatibility with the {{wp|Apple Watch}} was added in an update on December 22, 2016, but was later dropped on July 1, 2019, with the addition of Adventure Sync.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?p=web&amp;s=top-articles&amp;f=discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued support for Apple Watch]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Blurb==<br /> &lt;i&gt;Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet Earth!<br /> <br /> Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world. You’ll join one of three teams and battle for the prestige and ownership of Gyms with your Pokémon at your side.<br /> <br /> Pokémon are out there, and you need to find them. As you walk around a neighborhood, your smartphone will vibrate when there’s a Pokémon nearby. Take aim and throw a Poké Ball… You’ll have to stay alert, or it might get away!<br /> <br /> Search far and wide for Pokémon and items<br /> <br /> Certain Pokémon appear near their native environment—look for Water-type Pokémon by lakes and oceans. Visit PokéStops, found at interesting places like museums, art installations, historical markers, and monuments, to stock up on Poké Balls and helpful items.<br /> <br /> Catching, hatching, evolving, and more<br /> <br /> As you level up, you’ll be able to catch more-powerful Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. You can add to your collection by hatching Pokémon Eggs based on the distances you walk. Help your Pokémon evolve by catching many of the same kind.<br /> <br /> Take on Gym battles and defend your Gym<br /> <br /> As your Charmander evolves to Charmeleon and then Charizard, you can battle together to defeat a Gym and assign your Pokémon to defend it against all comers.<br /> <br /> It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await!<br /> <br /> Note: This app is free-to-play and is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.&lt;/i&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Gameplay==<br /> [[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]]<br /> Pokémon GO has mechanics much different from those of the core series games. The player is assisted by [[Professor Willow]] throughout the game. Players can login using a [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], Google, or Facebook account, which can be linked together for logging in.<br /> <br /> The game can be played as an {{wp|augmented reality}} (AR) game, so that in wild encounters and battles the Pokémon appear to be in the real world when looking at the smart device's screen. However, it is also possible to disable this functionality, which saves battery power and is necessary on some devices which do not support AR.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Candy|GO}} and {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} are two forms of currency central to Pokémon GO. Each Pokémon's evolutionary family uses a specific type of Candy to [[Power Up]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. Stardust is required in addition to Candy to Power Up; unlike Candy, Stardust is not specific to any species of Pokémon. Candy and Stardust are most commonly earned by catching and hatching Pokémon. If a player [[released Pokémon|transfers]] a Pokémon to Professor Willow, then one Candy for that Pokémon will be awarded.<br /> <br /> Players can also challenge each other in {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s or challenge the Team leaders [[Candela]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, and [[Blanche]] in Battle Training.<br /> <br /> Players can customize their [[Style (GO)|appearance]], such as clothing and accessories, which can be shown to other players. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s collect XP from performing various actions, such as catching Pokémon, which allows them to increase their Trainer [[level]]. Leveling up rewards the player with items, and some levels unlock features of the game. Wild Pokémon encountered by Trainers at higher levels are more likely to have higher CP. The maximum number of times an individual Pokémon can be [[Power Up|Powered Up]] increases with the Trainer's level.<br /> <br /> ===Capturing===<br /> : ''See also: [[Catch rate (GO)]]''<br /> In the game, [[wild Pokémon]] appear on a map of the real world (based on the crowdsourced OpenStreetMap project)&lt;ref&gt;[https://allgamers.com/article/3496/niantic-switches-to-openstreetmap-in-pokeacutemon-go Niantic Switches to OpenStreetMap in Pokémon GO]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2018/04/01/tips-pokemon-go-2/ Recommendations for new (Pokémon GO) mappers by community members]&lt;/ref&gt;, with the player moving in the game by traveling in the real world. When a Pokémon is nearby, the player's phone vibrates. The player can encounter a nearby Pokémon by tapping it in the Map View. Different kinds of Pokémon will appear in different environments; for example, {{type|Water}} Pokémon are more common near water. [[Weather]] also affects which Pokémon are common.<br /> <br /> In a wild encounter, the player attempts to capture a wild Pokémon in a [[Poké Ball]] before it runs away. Unlike in the [[core series]] games, these encounters do not involve battle. At higher levels, the player can use various Berries to make wild Pokémon easier to catch or use more powerful Poké Balls like [[Great Ball]]s and [[Ultra Ball]]s. While holding a press on a Poké Ball, a ring will appear around the Pokémon. This ring shrinks over time; once it reaches its smallest size it immediately returns to full size and the cycle repeats. If the Poké Ball thrown strikes the Pokémon after passing through the ring, it will grant a bonus to catch rate depending on the size of the ring, denoted as Nice/Great/Excellent throws. Throwing a curve ball by spinning the ball before throwing it also increases your chances of catching the Pokémon.<br /> <br /> In other special encounters, [[Premier Ball]]s and [[Beast Ball]]s are used. This includes raids, research, and shadow Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ===Locations===<br /> There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. PokéStops and Gyms exist at are pre-defined real-world locations that the player must be within range of to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they have shown up in the Map.)<br /> <br /> A PokéStop allows players to obtain items and Eggs by tapping on it then spinning the blue Photo Disc (swiping left / right across it). The Photo Disc then changes color to purple, and has a cooldown time of 5 minutes before it can be spun again. Pokémon often spawn close to PokéStops, sometimes in large clusters known as a [[Nest]]. Lures can be attached to PokéStops to attract certain Pokémon to them.<br /> <br /> Gyms appear much larger on the map, with its color matching the team currently in control of it. Players can battle to weaken those belonging to opposing teams. Players from any team can claim items from a gym's Photo Disc, the same as with a PokéStop. The player will be given a Gym Badge for each Gym the first time they interact with it: Badges can be leveled up to bronze, silver, and gold, with each level causing the Gym to give out a higher number of items when spun.<br /> <br /> A Gym can only be controlled by one team at a time, with its color matching the team currently in possession.<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by the player's team, they can add one of their own Pokémon to defend it (if there are not already six Pokémon in the Gym), which will earn the player 1 [[PokéCoin]] every 10 minutes, up to a maximum of 50 coins. A player can also feed Berries to any Pokémon in the Gym, which will increase the Pokémon's motivation and earn the player Stardust (and possibly Candy).<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by a rival team, the player can battle it to decrease each defending Pokémon's motivation; when a Pokémon's motivation reaches zero, it will be knocked out of the Gym. When all defending Pokémon have been defeated, the team loses control of the Gym, allowing the player to reclaim it as their own.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s may sometimes take place at a Gym, where several players can work together to battle against a wild Pokémon much stronger than normal. The Pokémon currently in the Raid is highlighted above the Gym, as well as its level. Winning a Raid Battle allows the involved players to attempt to catch the raid Pokémon, now with much reduced CP and possibly different attacks.<br /> <br /> PokéStops are much more common than Gyms, but depending on where a player lives, they may be very common or very sparse. Locations tend to be more common in urban areas due to a higher population density, resulting in more players in those areas. If there are no nearby PokéStops, the player can only obtain Poké Balls by leveling up or purchasing them with PokéCoins; if there are no nearby Gyms, the player can only obtain PokéCoins by purchasing them with real currency.<br /> <br /> The locations of PokéStops and Gyms are based on a selection of portals from the Niantic game {{wp|Ingress (video game)|Ingress}}. Until 2015, Ingress players (agents) could submit proposals for portals which subsequently had to be approved by Niantic. From 2017 onward, Ingress agents can submit new portals through Operation Portal Recon (OPR) that would be reviewed and approved by their OPR peers. Starting in September 2017, a PokéStop submission system started beta test for level 40 trainers located in Brazil and South Korea. As of September 2017 the portal or PokéStop submissions are still reviewed by agents participating in OPR for final approval, although Niantic has announced that the system will be expanded to Pokémon GO trainers.<br /> <br /> With Pokémon Go's update, you can now scan PokéStops to level them up and get bonus items from them. Eventually, the time runs out and the PokéStop no longer gives extra items, however it still retains it's level. PokéStops have a max level of fifty and the length of the bonus and the amount of extra items you get increases with each level.<br /> <br /> ===Battles===<br /> Battles in Pokémon GO, in contrast to the core series games, are not turn based and instead rely participants to continuously cast attacks to deal damage. While Pokémon GO uses the same [[Type#In Pokémon GO|type effectiveness]] chart as the core series since [[Generation VI]], it uses different multipliers and a [[Damage#Pokémon GO|different formula to calculate damage]]. There are two types of battle mechanics in Pokémon GO: one for {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s and {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s (against an AI) and the other for {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s (against another player or [[Team GO Rocket]]). The two modes have different stats for each move and use different sets of damage modifiers. For Trainer Battles, the player can battle the Team Leaders [[Blanche]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, or [[Candela]] to practice against an AI. For unspecified reasons, {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Shedinja}} are unusable in Trainer Battles.<br /> <br /> ===Moves===<br /> :''See also: [[List of moves (GO)]]''<br /> Unlike in the core series, Pokémon normally only have two [[Move#In Pokémon GO|moves]]: one Fast Attack and one Charged Attack. In both types of battles, Fast Attacks can be cast at any time, and the user gains {{OBP|energy|GO}} each cast. Charged Attacks are generally much stronger moves that cost energy to use. A Pokémon's moves are randomly assigned and can only be changed by using a [[TM#Pokémon GO|TM]] to learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack, at random, by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. [[Evolution|Evolving]] a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves (there are some exceptions).<br /> <br /> ===Trainer level===<br /> {{main|Trainer level}}<br /> In Pokémon GO, the player earns experience (abbreviated XP), rather than the Pokémon. As the player gains experience they gain levels. Leveling up awards the player with items, and certain levels unlock particular items. After reaching level 5, the player can choose a team, which allows them to use {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. As the player's level increases, their Pokémon are able to achieve a higher Combat Power as the player powers them up.<br /> <br /> ===Teams===<br /> [[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The team leaders Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]<br /> {{main|Team (GO)}}<br /> After the player reaches level 5, they can choose a team by tapping a Gym. There are three teams: the yellow Team Instinct led by Spark, the blue Team Mystic led by Blanche, and the red Team Valor led by Candela.<br /> <br /> Pokémon Appraisal, added in version 0.35.0 (labelled version 1.5.0 on the iOS App Store), has the chosen team's leader detail a Pokémon's {{IV}}s much like a [[stats judge]] in the core series. They describe which of its three stats has the highest IVs, and how good its IVs are overall. They will also note if the Pokémon's height or weight is particularly far from the average listed in the Pokédex.<br /> <br /> Players may change their team by purchasing a [[Team Medallion]] in the Shop. After purchasing it, the player must wait 365 days before they may buy another one.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Emblem<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Team<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Color<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Mascot<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Leader<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Description<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Instinct emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Instinct<br /> | Yellow<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{OBP|Spark|GO}}<br /> | ''Hey! The name's Spark &amp;mdash; the leader of Team Instinct. Pokemon are creatures with excellent intuition. I bet the secret to their intuition is related to how they're hatched. Come and join my team! You never lose when you trust your instincts!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Mystic<br /> | Blue<br /> | {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | [[Blanche]]<br /> | ''I am Blanche, leader of Team Mystic. The wisdom of Pokemon is immeasurably deep. I am researching why it is that they evolve. With our calm analysis of every situation, we can't lose!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | [[File:Team Valor emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Valor<br /> | Red<br /> | {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | [[Candela]]<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; | ''I'm Candela &amp;mdash; Team Valor's leader! Pokemon are stronger than humans, and they're warmhearted, too! I'm researching ways to enhance Pokemon's natural power in the pursuit of true strength. There's no doubt that the Pokemon our team have trained at the strongest in battle! Are you ready?''<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Items===<br /> {{main|List of items (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO has a variety of items that are stored in the player's [[Bag]]. These items have many purposes, including [[caught Pokémon|capturing]], [[evolution|evolving]] and restoring Pokémon. Items are primarily obtained through spinning Photo Disks at [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. Upon reaching a new [[Trainer level]], the player will also receive a large amount of items. In later updates, players could also earn other rarer items from winning {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s or by completing [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]] tasks.<br /> <br /> A Bag may hold up to 350 items, but players can purchase more space for {{PCoin}}200, allowing for 50 more items, up to a maximum of 5,250. If the player tries to spin a PokéStop or open a Gift with a full Bag, the game will not allow them to do so unless there is at least one empty slot. However, it is possible to open gifts with a full bag if you turn on the setting to only recieve [[Stardust (GO)|Stardust]] from Gifts when your Bag is full. Before participating in a {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}, players will be warned if their Bag is full, notifying them that prizes will not be rewarded afterwards. However, receiving items through other means, such as leveling up or winning raids, can bypass this limit and allow players to store more items past the capacity.<br /> <br /> ===Shop===<br /> {{main|PokéCoin}}<br /> In the Shop, the player can make two kinds of purchases. They can purchase PokéCoins using real money or they can purchase in-game items using PokéCoins. PokéCoins are the in-app currency used in Pokémon GO. There are two ways of obtaining PokéCoins: the {{OBP|Gym|GO}} Defender bonus or by purchasing them with real money. Players can also purchase special event access to limited items through research using real money.<br /> <br /> A number of the in-game items in the Shop can also be obtained by playing the game, but a few items are exclusive to the Shop: the Bag Upgrade, the Pokémon Storage Upgrade, and the Premium Raid Pass. The Shop also occasionally features limited-time &quot;Box&quot; deals (e.g., a Special Box) that include more than one kind of item.<br /> <br /> To obtain the Defender bonus, the player must assign a Pokémon to defend a Gym that currently has less than six defenders. Upon their Pokémon being knocked out, the player will receive a number of coins based on how long their Pokémon defended a Gym, one coin for every ten minutes, up to a maximum of {{PCoin}}50 for a collective eight hours and twenty minutes.<br /> <br /> ===Eggs===<br /> [[File:GO Egg 2 km.png|thumb|100px|A 2&amp;nbsp;km egg in Pokémon GO]]<br /> {{main|List of Eggs (GO)}}<br /> The player can obtain Eggs at [[PokéStop]]s, {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s, or as a possible [[Adventure Sync]] reward. An Egg will hatch after traveling a certain distance while the Egg is in an [[Egg Incubator]]. Five Egg distances are possible: 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, 7&amp;nbsp;km, 10&amp;nbsp;km, and 12&amp;nbsp;km. 7 km Eggs are exclusively obtained by opening [[Gift]]s, and 12 km Eggs are obtained by beating [[Team GO Rocket Leader]]s. 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, and 10&amp;nbsp;km eggs are obtained from Pokéstops and Gyms, but if a trainer walks enough in a week, they'll get an egg from Adventure Sync. This includes walking 25&amp;nbsp;km for a 5&amp;nbsp;km egg, or walking 50&amp;nbsp;km for a 10&amp;nbsp;km egg. The eggs from Adventure Sync have different Pokémon that can hatch from them. Each species has a set Egg distance and can only hatch from Eggs with this distance, but Egg distances have occasionally been changed.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Buddy===<br /> [[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]<br /> {{main|Buddy Pokémon}}<br /> By assigning a Buddy Pokémon, the player can receive additional Candies for that species of Pokémon as they walk. Depending on the species, the Buddy Pokémon will find 1 Candy every 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, or 20 km walked. The player can only have a single Buddy Pokémon at one time.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon require being walked a certain distance before it can evolve. For example, {{p|Feebas}} must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20 km before it can be evolved into {{p|Milotic}}.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon also require you to do certain things (other than walking) while they are your buddy to evolve.<br /> <br /> You can take pictures of your buddy and feed it to level it up to gain certain perks.<br /> <br /> If a [[Zorua]] spawns, it will appear on the map as your Buddy, including whether of not it's Shiny, Mega Evolved, in it's Primal Forms, or a Ditto or Zorua itself. If you do not have a Buddy Pokémon set, Zorua will appear on the map as itself.<br /> <br /> ===Research tasks===<br /> There are four types of Research tasks in Pokémon GO: [[Field Research]], [[Special Research]], [[Timed Research]], and [[Collection Challenge]]s. Players can complete Research tasks to receive a variety of rewards, including items or encounters with a [[wild Pokémon]]. Wild Pokémon encountered from completing Research tasks will never [[escape|flee]] and have a minimum of 10 {{IV}}s (out of a maximum 15) per stat.<br /> <br /> Trainers can unlock Field Research tasks by spinning [[PokéStop]]s and can hold a maximum of three tasks at once. Each PokéStop has a specific Field Research task assigned to it once a day. Players can choose to discard a Field Research task to free up a slot. Completing a Field Research tasks earns the player a Stamp up to once a day. Once the player collects seven Stamps, a Research Breakthrough will be unlocked, which includes item rewards and an encounter with a rare, special Pokémon. AR Mapping Tasks can also be obtained as Field Research, and do not take up one of the three Field Research slots. Sponsored Field Research are obtained by spinning Sponsored [[PokéStop]]s.<br /> <br /> [[Special Research]] tasks generally take longer to complete than Field Research. Unlike Field Research, Special Research tasks are finite and unlocked through specific events. A Special Research is usually several sets of three Research tasks that must be completed sequentially before unlocking the next set. Upon completing all Special Research sets, the player will have the chance to encounter a rare, special Pokémon. So far, Special Research is the only way to obtain {{p|Mew}} (and its {{Shiny}} variant), {{p|Celebi}} (and its Shiny variant), {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Shaymin}} (in its Land and Sky form), {{p|Victini}}, Aria Form {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Hoopa}} Confined, {{p|Zarude}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, and other rare or exclusive Pokémon.<br /> <br /> [[Timed Research]] tasks are only available during events. Unlike Field and Special Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. Much like Special Research, they often have pages and multiple tasks per page. They recently have come with new seasons of [[GO Battle League]], and often Pokémon GO has partnerships with companies, and Timed Research is available with codes for customers of the company.<br /> <br /> [[Collection Challenge]]s. Like Timed Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. When a Collection Challenge is completed, it adds to the &quot;Elite Collector&quot; Medal. Collection Challenges sometimes comes in the form of redeemable codes. They involve catching, evolving, or trading specific Pokémon. Usually, the objective is to just catch the normal Pokémon specified, but sometimes they also require trading, or evolving Pokémon, or catching the Pokémon in their Shadow or Costume form.<br /> <br /> ===Team GO Rocket===<br /> [[File:GO Rocket PokéStop.png|160px|thumb|A PokéStop invaded by Team GO Rocket]]<br /> {{main|Team GO Rocket}}<br /> Team GO Rocket is a [[villainous team]] whose goal is to take over [[PokéStop]]s for their items and resources. Team GO Rocket Grunts are occasionally stationed to invade a PokéStop, and they come to you in a hot air balloon, where they will challenge players to battle if they interact with the PokéStop. Team GO Rocket Grunts battle using Shadow Pokémon and will abandon one of their Pokémon upon being defeated. Players will have a chance to capture the abandoned Shadow Pokémon, which can then be purified using Candy and Stardust.<br /> <br /> Team Go Rocket Leaders and Giovanni can also be found, but require a Rocket Radar or Super Rocket Radar to find or battle. If you find Giovanni, it may be a Decoy Grunt, which does not require to use the Super Rocket Radar to battle.<br /> <br /> ===Mega Evolution===<br /> {{main|Mega Evolution (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Mega Evolutions also exist in Pokémon Go, currently 25 Mega Evolutions are available in GO. Mega Evolution is achieved by using [[Mega Energy]]. Mega Energy has a limit of 2000 per Pokémon in a trainer's inventory, it is a resource similar to Candy. Shadow Pokémon are unable to Mega Evolve, when a Pokémon is Mega Evolved, it lasts for a period of 8 hours. Once this period is over it starts a countdown for the Pokémon's rest period. When the rest period is over, the Pokémon can Mega Evolve with no Mega Energy cost. There are different levels for mega evolved Pokémon, levels are advanced by Mega Evolving the Pokémon multiple times. The higher the level, the shorter the rest period, and the more the Mega Bonuses do.<br /> <br /> When a Pokémon is mega evolved, you will get bonus candy, stardust, and an increased chance for XL Candy when catching Pokémon that share a type with the Mega Evolved Pokémon.<br /> <br /> Mega Evolution was originally released in Pokémon Go on August 27th, 2020, this started with the Mega Evolutions for {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Beedrill}}.<br /> On April 20th, 2022, the Mega system was overhauled into the current system. This started the &quot;A Mega Moment&quot; event, along with the release of Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}<br /> <br /> [[Mega Energy]] is obtained by winning Mega Raids, winning Mega Legendary Raids, or by completing research during events.<br /> <br /> ===Medals===<br /> {{main|Medal (GO)}}<br /> The game has challenges that award [[Medal#Pokémon GO|medals]] upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile. Some medals unlock [[Style (GO)|clothing items]], allowing players to purchase them using PokéCoins. Medals awarded for catching Pokémon of a specific type slightly increase the capture rate of Pokémon of that type.<br /> <br /> ===Daily bonuses===<br /> Daily bonuses give the player extra rewards the first time they perform certain actions each day (local time). They were added to Pokémon GO in version 0.45.0 (labelled 1.15.0 on the {{wp|App Store (iOS)|iOS App Store}}), which was released on November 7, 2016.<br /> <br /> The first Pokémon the player catches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and 600 {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}. If the player catches a Pokémon every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and 3000 Stardust.<br /> <br /> The first [[PokéStop]] or {{OBP|Gym|GO}} the player searches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and extra items. If the player searches PokéStops or Gyms every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and even more items. The 7-day streak bonus is guaranteed to give the player an [[Evolution item]] (such as a [[King's Rock]]).\<br /> <br /> There is also two additional daily bonus features, a daily spawn which has a white circle around it and will spawn wherever the player is when they first open the game for the day. It does not despawn, but other than that it is treated like a normal Pokémon. The other is the [[Daily Adventure Incense]] which is a 15 minute incense that can be used daily, and only spanws pokemon while the player is moving. It also is the only way to get Galarian [[Articuno]], [[Zapdos]], and [[Moltres]]<br /> <br /> ===Available Pokémon===<br /> {{main|List of Pokémon by availability (GO)}}<br /> For a list of Pokémon available in Pokémon GO, see [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]].<br /> <br /> ==Events==<br /> {{main|List of events (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO features a variety of both local and global events throughout the year, which often feature increased {{pkmn2|wild}} spawns of thematic Pokémon, bonuses for certain in-game activities, and new releases of [[Shiny Pokémon]].<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> Some of the music in Pokémon GO was composed by [[Junichi Masuda]]. The music, as well as the sound effects, can be turned off in the [[options#Pokémon GO|settings]] of the app.<br /> <br /> ==Version history==<br /> {{main|Pokémon GO/Version history}}<br /> For a full history of all content released in Pokémon GO, please see [[Pokémon GO/Version history]].<br /> <br /> ==Compatibility==<br /> Pokémon GO requires an internet connection ({{wp|Wi-Fi}}, {{wp|3G}} or {{wp|4G}}) and GPS and location services. According to the official support site, the game can be played on:&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/92-supported-devices Supported Devices — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Android devices: {{wp|Android Nougat|Android 7}} (2016) and newer ({{wp|Rooting (Android OS)|rooted}} devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)<br /> ** {{wp|Android KitKat|Android 4.4}} (2013) support was available until July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1771-discontinued-support-for-android-4-kitkat Discontinued Support for Android 4 KitKat — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Lollipop|Android 5}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/2697-discontinued-support-for-android-5-ios-10-11-and-iphone-5s-6 Discontinued Support for Android 5, iOS 10/11, and iPhone 5s/6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Marshmallow|Android 6}} (2015) support was available until June 13, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3455-discontinued-support-for-android-6/ Discontinued Support for Android 6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * iOS devices: {{wp|iPhone 6S}} (2015) and newer, {{wp|iOS 14}} (2020) and newer ({{wp|iOS jailbreaking|jailbroken}} devices are not supported)<br /> ** {{wp|iPad 2}} (2011), {{wp|iPad (3rd generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPhone 5}} (2012), {{wp|iPad (4th generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPad Mini (1st generation)|iPad Mini}} (2012), and {{wp|iPhone 5C}} (2013) support was available until February 28, 2018.&lt;ref&gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911194054/https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115016003208-Discontinued-support-for-certain-Apple-devices-from-2013-and-older- Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older – Pokémon GO (Archived)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iPhone 5S}} (2013) and {{wp|iPhone 6}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 10}} (2016) support was available from September 13, 2016, to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Apple Watch}} (2015) support was available from December 22, 2016, to July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1812-discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued Support for Apple Watch — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 11}} (2017) support was available from September 19, 2017, to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 12}} (2018) support was available from September 17, 2018, to November 30, 2021.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3179-discontinued-support-for-ios-12 Discontinued Support for iOS 12 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 13}} (2019) support was available from September 19, 2019, to July 12, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3522-discontinued-support-for-ios-13/ Discontinued Support for iOS 13 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> However, the game is also playable on some iOS and Android devices that are not officially supported.<br /> <br /> ==Connectivity==<br /> Pokémon GO originally had no connectivity with other Pokémon games. However, [[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that the developers planned to add connectivity with the next entry in the [[core series]] Pokémon games.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/qqbsdqjgj-k?t=29m16s Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20160715175300/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-from-the-pokemon-go-announcement/ News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] is the first game to allow the player to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to a core series title. Only the [[Generation I|first 151]] Pokémon (including [[Regional form|Alolan forms]]), {{p|Meltan}}, and its [[Evolution|evolved form]], {{p|Melmetal}}, can be transferred. Upon transferring Pokémon to a Let's Go! game or Pokémon HOME for the first time, the player will receive the [[Mystery Box]] in Pokémon GO, which is used to spawn wild Meltan.<br /> <br /> On November 10, 2020, the [[GO Transporter]] was made available to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to [[Pokémon HOME]]. Each Pokémon costs a certain amount of GO Transporter Energy to transfer to HOME, depending on its {{stat|CP}} and whether it is {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or {{pkmn2|Mythical}}. The GO Transporter passively recharges Energy, but the player can spend [[PokéCoin]]s to fully recharge the GO Transporter instantly. Pokémon transferred to HOME via the GO Transporter can be sent to {{g|Sword and Shield}} but not Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. After the first transfer, the player will receive a [[Melmetal]] that can [[Gigantamax]] in Pokémon HOME.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/ZZopswCf2oE Introducing Gigantamax Melmetal, the Steel-type Pokémon! (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Any Shiny Pokémon originating from GO, when transferred to {{g|Sword and Shield}}, will have square sparkles instead of star sparkles, regardless of its [[personality value]].<br /> <br /> ==Partnerships==<br /> {{incomplete|section|Partnerships in Japan, Big Heritage partnership, Baskin Robins}}<br /> <br /> Due to the popularity of Pokémon GO, the game has partnered with several other companies to offer special promotions. These partnerships often involve sponsored locations, wherein stores affiliated with the partner company become [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with {{wp|Ayala Malls}}, {{wp|Puregold}}, {{wp|Robinsons Malls}}, and {{wp|SM Supermalls}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/205489/globe-telecom-enhances-the-pokemon-go-experience-for-ph-gamers Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers]&lt;/ref&gt; The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).&lt;ref&gt;[https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/sponsor-dropped-out-of-pokemon-go/ Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack}} stores in the United States became PokéStops and Gyms. Sprint locations also feature in-store charging stations to allow Pokémon GO players to charge their devices. Players could also find small Level 10, 20, 30, or 40 iron-on patches at Sprint store Gyms. During the fourth year, the partnership ended.<br /> <br /> The day after the Sprint partnership began, a {{wp|Starbucks}} partnership in the United States began as well. 7,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States have been made into PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, Starbucks sold a special-edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino as part of this partnership; the Pokémon GO Frappuccino starts with a Vanilla Bean {{wp|Frappuccino}} blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India became PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's &quot;Happy New Year&quot; offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers.<br /> <br /> On November 16th 2017, Pokémon GO partnered with US game shop {{wp|GameStop}} to celebrate the release of {{wp|Pokémon Sun and Moon}} coming to Nintendo DS. In this partnership every {{wp|GameStop}} location became a [[Pokéstop]] or a [[Gym]].<br /> <br /> In 2020, Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Verizon}} to bring two GO special weekends to the game on November 7th 2020 and May 29th 2021.<br /> <br /> On November 8th 2020, Pokémon GO brought another GO special weekend to the game with the title sponsor as {{wp|Grubhub}}.<br /> <br /> ==Development==<br /> The game was conceived by John Hanke after the development of Niantic's Ingress. It was decided that a game based on Pokémon would be a good choice, due to its focus on collecting the titular creatures. Hanke brought the idea to the Pokémon Company and talked with Mr. Isihara. Development began. Junichi Masuda worked with Niantic on the game's development.&lt;ref&gt;''Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon''&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> An Ingress Report released on September 10, 2015, the day of the game's announcement, stated that a closed beta would occur during Northern Hemisphere winter 2015 and that the game would be released in early 2016.&lt;ref name=&quot;IngressReport&quot;&gt;[https://youtu.be/HMsM1nzWiYw?t=2m22s INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015]&lt;/ref&gt; However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/0noAj Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/01/160108_at01.html 『Pokémon GO』のベータテストについて ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Field tests were held in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States prior to the game's public release. Selected applicants were given the opportunity to test the game.<br /> * Japan: held from March 29 to June 30, 2016, announced on March 3, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/5731W Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest/ Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-au-nz/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-us/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> A session at the {{wp|Game Developers Conference}} featuring the game [[n:Pokémon GO to be discussed at Game Developers Conference|was intended to be held]] by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2016, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/03/03/pokemon-go-gdc-presentation-canceled.aspx Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Release==<br /> Unlike previous Pokémon games for mobile devices, Pokémon GO was released on a staggered schedule, releasing initially to only to a few select countries. After its initial release on July 6, 2016, additional releases [[n:Niantic puts Pokémon GO's international rollout on hold|were put on hold]] due to server issues, but resumed on July 13, 2016, with the app's [[n:Pokémon GO now available in Germany|release in Germany]]. France was supposed to receive the app alongside other European countries, but the official release in the country was postponed due to the {{wp|2016 Nice truck attack}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://fr.ign.com/pokemon-go-iphone/15934/news/pokemon-go-the-pokemon-company-confirme-le-report-francais Pokémon GO : The Pokémon Company confirme le report français]&lt;/ref&gt; The release in {{pmin|Brazil}} was only a couple of days prior to the beginning of the {{wp|2016 Summer Olympics}} in Rio de Janeiro.<br /> <br /> So far, Pokémon GO has been released in all countries with access to the iOS App Store, Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store, except for {{pmin|Ukraine}}, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, {{pmin|the Arab world|Saudi Arabia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Yemen}}, Myanmar, {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Tunisia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Algeria}}, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Zimbabwe.<br /> <br /> On March 10, 2022, the game was removed and deactivated in Russia and Belarus due to the {{wp|2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine}}.&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1502120716665118725 @NianticLabs on Twitter]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy expandable&quot; 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| July 16, 2016<br /> | Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, Greenland, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Latvia, Liechtenstein, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, Malta, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 17, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Canada}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 19, 2016<br /> | Puerto Rico<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 22, 2016<br /> | Japan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 24, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|France}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 25, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 3, 2016<br /> | Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Bolivia}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Costa Rica}}, Dominica, {{pmin|Latin America|Dominican Republic}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|Latin America|El Salvador}}, Grenada, {{pmin|Latin America|Guatemala}}, Guyana, Haiti, {{pmin|Latin America|Honduras}}, Jamaica, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, Montserrat, {{pmin|Latin America|Nicaragua}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Paraguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, {{pmin|Latin America|Uruguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 5, 2016&lt;br&gt;August 6, 2016<br /> | Aruba, Brunei, Cambodia, Curaçao, Fiji, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, Laos, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, Turks and Caicos Islands, {{pmin|Vietnam}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | September 30, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Albania}}, Bosnia and Herzegovina, {{pmin|Greater China|Macau}}, {{pmin|North Macedonia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 1, 2016<br /> | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 4, 2016&lt;br&gt;October 5, 2016<br /> | Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, Eswatini, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, {{pmin|the Arab World|Morocco}}, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | November 18, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the Arab world|Bahrain}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Jordan}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Lebanon}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | December 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|South Asia|Bangladesh}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Bhutan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Nepal}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Sri Lanka}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | January 24, 2017<br /> | {{pmin|South Korea}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | September 11, 2018<br /> | {{pmin|Russia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | June 3, 2021<br /> | {{pmin|Turkey}}<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> &lt;gallery&gt;<br /> Pokémon GO icon.png|Icon<br /> Pokémon GO Beyond icon.png|GO Beyond Icon<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Load screen===<br /> {| class=&quot;roundy collapsible&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Image<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Dates<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Theme<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen.png|60px]]<br /> | July 6 - October 26, 2016<br /> | Original<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 2.png|60px]]<br /> | October 26 - December 12, 2016<br /> | Halloween 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 3.png|60px]]<br /> | December 12 - 30, 2016<br /> | Christmas 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 4.png|60px]]<br /> | December 30, 2016 - April 7, 2017<br /> | New Year 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 5.png|60px]]<br /> | April 7 - June 21, 2017<br /> | Summer (Johto) 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 6.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 20, 2017<br /> | Raid Battle 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 7.png|60px]]<br /> | October 20 - November 2017<br /> | Halloween 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 8.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2017 - January 2018<br /> | Christmas 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 9.png|60px]]<br /> | January - March 28, 2018<br /> | New Year 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 10.png|60px]]<br /> | March 28 - June 19, 2018<br /> | Research &amp; Mew Screen 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 11.png|60px]]<br /> | June 19 - December 7, 2018<br /> | Summer 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 12.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2018 - January 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;February 14 - 23, 2019<br /> | Trainer Battle League<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 13.png|60px]]<br /> | January 2 - February 14, 2019<br /> | New Year 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 14.png|60px]]<br /> | February 23 - June 21, 2019<br /> | GO Snapshot 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 15.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 2, 2019<br /> | Summer 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 16.png|60px]]<br /> | October 2 - December 16, 2019<br /> | [[Team GO Rocket]]<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 17.png|60px]]<br /> | December 16, 2019 - January 2020&lt;br&gt;February 3 - March 25, 2020<br /> | Christmas 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 18.png|60px]]<br /> | January - February 3, 2020<br /> | New Year 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 19.png|60px]]<br /> | March 25, 2020 - July 10, 2020<br /> | Spring 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 20.png|60px]]<br /> | July 10, 2020 - October 29, 2020<br /> | GO Fest 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 21.png|60px]]<br /> | October 29, 2020 - December 1, 2020<br /> | Halloween 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 22.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021<br /> | Christmas 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 23.png|60px]]<br /> | January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021<br /> | New Year 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 24.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2021 - June 11, 2021<br /> | Spring 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 25.png|60px]]<br /> | June 11, 2021 - July 17, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 26.png|60px]]<br /> | July 17, 2021 - September 1, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021 Hoopa<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 27.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021<br /> | Autumn 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 28.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021&lt;br&gt;February 2, 2022 - March 1, 2022<br /> | Winter 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 29.png|60px]]<br /> | December 31, 2021 - February 2, 2022<br /> | New Year 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 30.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022<br /> | Spring 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 31.png|60px]]<br /> | June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022<br /> | GO Fest 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 32.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022<br /> | Autumn 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 33.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023<br /> | Winter 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 34.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2023 - <br /> | Spring 2023<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * Pokémon GO has been banned in Iran&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36989526 Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security' | BBC]&lt;/ref&gt; and {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/01/10/pokemon-go-isnt-coming-to-china-any-time-soon Pokémon Go banned by China authorities over 'safety' and 'security' | Forbes]&lt;/ref&gt; due to security concerns. However, some Iranians are still playing the game publicly regardless.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iranians-hunt-pokemon-despite-ban-071914210.html Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban | Yahoo]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * In the {{wp|United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus}}, no Pokémon can spawn, mostly because the area is considered by the software to be a military area, even though it is in fact {{wp|demilitarized zone|demilitarized}}.&lt;ref&gt;https://www.eurogamer.net/the-history-of-cyprus-is-a-problem-in-pokemon-go&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * On April 1, 2014, over two years before the release of Pokémon GO, Google released a minigame inside of Google Maps to catch Pokémon in celebration of April Fools' Day. On the same day, Google also released a companion YouTube video&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]&lt;/ref&gt; advertising the position of [[Pokémon Master]] at the company.<br /> * In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], starting from v1.1.0, [[Shiny Pokémon]] transferred from Pokémon GO will always use square sparkles, regardless of [[personality value]].<br /> * This is the first Pokémon game to use the {{wp|Unity (game engine)|Unity}} engine.<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{langtable|color={{night color}}|bordercolor={{blue color light}}|textcolor=fff<br /> |ja={{tt|Pokémon|ポケモン}} GO<br /> |zh_yue={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |zh_cmn={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |fr=Pokémon GO<br /> |de=Pokémon GO<br /> |id=Pokémon GO<br /> |it=Pokémon GO<br /> |ko={{tt|Pokémon|포켓몬}} GO<br /> |pt_br=Pokémon GO<br /> |pt_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |ru=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_la=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |th=โปเกมอนโก ''Pokémon GO''<br /> |tr=Pokémon GO<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by base stats (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of moves (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)]]<br /> * [[Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]]<br /> * {{Appendix|Pokémon GO Player's Guide}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> '''Official Websites'''<br /> * [http://www.pokemongo.com/ Offical website]<br /> ** [https://www.pokemongo.jp/ Offical website (JP)]<br /> * [https://pokemongolive.com/ Niantic Pokemon GO Live website]<br /> <br /> '''Social Media'''<br /> * [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/ Offical Facebook page]<br /> * [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp Offical Twitter account]<br /> * [https://www.instagram.com/pokemongoapp/ Offical Instagram account]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/c/pokemongo Offical YouTube channel]<br /> <br /> '''Videos'''<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sj2iQyBTQs Official teaser]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtDeeXtMZM Official trailer]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlX77BKLyY Pokémon GO announcement press conference]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{Other games}}&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Project Games notice}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Pokémon GO|*]]<br /> [[Category:Mobile games]]<br /> [[Category:Unity games]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[es:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[fr:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[it:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[ja:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[zh:Pokémon GO]]</div>

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<p>FireDragons52: /* Daily bonuses */</p> <hr /> <div>{{samename|song|Pokémon Go! (song)}}<br /> {{samename|[[TCG]] expansion|Pokémon GO (TCG)}}<br /> {{incomplete|needs=Details on [https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000268888-Pokémon-GO-on-Apple-Watch Pokémon GO for Apple Watch]}}<br /> {{Infobox game|colorscheme=night|bordercolorscheme=blue<br /> |name={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |jname={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |boxart=Pokemon Go Logo.png<br /> |size=200px<br /> |caption=Pokémon GO logo<br /> |category=Real-world adventure&lt;br&gt;{{wp|Location-based game}}<br /> |players=1+<br /> |link_method=N/A<br /> |platform={{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}<br /> |gen_series=[[Generation VI]] - {{gen|IX}} [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin off]]<br /> |release_date_ja=March 29, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 22, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_na=May 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_au=April 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_eu=July 13, 2016<br /> |release_date_kr=January 24, 2017<br /> |release_date_hk=July 25, 2016<br /> |release_date_tw=August 6, 2016<br /> |publisher=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |developer=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |cero=A<br /> |esrb=E<br /> |pegi=3<br /> |acb=PG<br /> |grb=3<br /> |website_ja=[http://www.pokemongo.jp/ Official site (TPC)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/ja/ Official site (Niantic)]<br /> |website_en=[http://www.pokemongo.com/ Official site (TPCi)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/en/ Official site (Niantic)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-go/ Pokémon.com]<br /> }}<br /> {{bulbanews|game}}<br /> {{StrategyWiki}}<br /> '''Pokémon GO''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|Pokémon GO|ポケモン　ゴー}}}}''') is a multiplayer, location-based, {{wp|augmented reality}} Pokémon game for {{wp|iOS}} and {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}. The game results from a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company]], [[Nintendo]], and [[Niantic]], Inc., and is {{wp|Freemium|free to download}} with in-app purchases. It was released in most markets with access to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store on a staggered schedule starting on July 6, 2016. The game became available on the Samsung Galaxy Store for Samsung devices running on Android on May 11, 2019&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1126967087736467457?s=20 Announcement of game availability on Galaxy Store]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> The game was announced at the [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon GO Press Conference]] in Japan on September 10, 2015. Field tests for Pokémon GO were held from March 29, 2016, through June 30, 2016.<br /> <br /> The game is compatible with the [[Pokémon GO Plus]] and the [[Poké Ball Plus]], {{wp|Bluetooth}} devices that allow players to enjoy elements of the game without looking at their phone. Compatibility with the {{wp|Apple Watch}} was added in an update on December 22, 2016, but was later dropped on July 1, 2019, with the addition of Adventure Sync.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?p=web&amp;s=top-articles&amp;f=discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued support for Apple Watch]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Blurb==<br /> &lt;i&gt;Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet Earth!<br /> <br /> Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world. You’ll join one of three teams and battle for the prestige and ownership of Gyms with your Pokémon at your side.<br /> <br /> Pokémon are out there, and you need to find them. As you walk around a neighborhood, your smartphone will vibrate when there’s a Pokémon nearby. Take aim and throw a Poké Ball… You’ll have to stay alert, or it might get away!<br /> <br /> Search far and wide for Pokémon and items<br /> <br /> Certain Pokémon appear near their native environment—look for Water-type Pokémon by lakes and oceans. Visit PokéStops, found at interesting places like museums, art installations, historical markers, and monuments, to stock up on Poké Balls and helpful items.<br /> <br /> Catching, hatching, evolving, and more<br /> <br /> As you level up, you’ll be able to catch more-powerful Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. You can add to your collection by hatching Pokémon Eggs based on the distances you walk. Help your Pokémon evolve by catching many of the same kind.<br /> <br /> Take on Gym battles and defend your Gym<br /> <br /> As your Charmander evolves to Charmeleon and then Charizard, you can battle together to defeat a Gym and assign your Pokémon to defend it against all comers.<br /> <br /> It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await!<br /> <br /> Note: This app is free-to-play and is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.&lt;/i&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Gameplay==<br /> [[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]]<br /> Pokémon GO has mechanics much different from those of the core series games. The player is assisted by [[Professor Willow]] throughout the game. Players can login using a [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], Google, or Facebook account, which can be linked together for logging in.<br /> <br /> The game can be played as an {{wp|augmented reality}} (AR) game, so that in wild encounters and battles the Pokémon appear to be in the real world when looking at the smart device's screen. However, it is also possible to disable this functionality, which saves battery power and is necessary on some devices which do not support AR.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Candy|GO}} and {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} are two forms of currency central to Pokémon GO. Each Pokémon's evolutionary family uses a specific type of Candy to [[Power Up]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. Stardust is required in addition to Candy to Power Up; unlike Candy, Stardust is not specific to any species of Pokémon. Candy and Stardust are most commonly earned by catching and hatching Pokémon. If a player [[released Pokémon|transfers]] a Pokémon to Professor Willow, then one Candy for that Pokémon will be awarded.<br /> <br /> Players can also challenge each other in {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s or challenge the Team leaders [[Candela]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, and [[Blanche]] in Battle Training.<br /> <br /> Players can customize their [[Style (GO)|appearance]], such as clothing and accessories, which can be shown to other players. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s collect XP from performing various actions, such as catching Pokémon, which allows them to increase their Trainer [[level]]. Leveling up rewards the player with items, and some levels unlock features of the game. Wild Pokémon encountered by Trainers at higher levels are more likely to have higher CP. The maximum number of times an individual Pokémon can be [[Power Up|Powered Up]] increases with the Trainer's level.<br /> <br /> ===Capturing===<br /> : ''See also: [[Catch rate (GO)]]''<br /> In the game, [[wild Pokémon]] appear on a map of the real world (based on the crowdsourced OpenStreetMap project)&lt;ref&gt;[https://allgamers.com/article/3496/niantic-switches-to-openstreetmap-in-pokeacutemon-go Niantic Switches to OpenStreetMap in Pokémon GO]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2018/04/01/tips-pokemon-go-2/ Recommendations for new (Pokémon GO) mappers by community members]&lt;/ref&gt;, with the player moving in the game by traveling in the real world. When a Pokémon is nearby, the player's phone vibrates. The player can encounter a nearby Pokémon by tapping it in the Map View. Different kinds of Pokémon will appear in different environments; for example, {{type|Water}} Pokémon are more common near water. [[Weather]] also affects which Pokémon are common.<br /> <br /> In a wild encounter, the player attempts to capture a wild Pokémon in a [[Poké Ball]] before it runs away. Unlike in the [[core series]] games, these encounters do not involve battle. At higher levels, the player can use various Berries to make wild Pokémon easier to catch or use more powerful Poké Balls like [[Great Ball]]s and [[Ultra Ball]]s. While holding a press on a Poké Ball, a ring will appear around the Pokémon. This ring shrinks over time; once it reaches its smallest size it immediately returns to full size and the cycle repeats. If the Poké Ball thrown strikes the Pokémon after passing through the ring, it will grant a bonus to catch rate depending on the size of the ring, denoted as Nice/Great/Excellent throws. Throwing a curve ball by spinning the ball before throwing it also increases your chances of catching the Pokémon.<br /> <br /> In other special encounters, [[Premier Ball]]s and [[Beast Ball]]s are used. This includes raids, research, and shadow Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ===Locations===<br /> There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. PokéStops and Gyms exist at are pre-defined real-world locations that the player must be within range of to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they have shown up in the Map.)<br /> <br /> A PokéStop allows players to obtain items and Eggs by tapping on it then spinning the blue Photo Disc (swiping left / right across it). The Photo Disc then changes color to purple, and has a cooldown time of 5 minutes before it can be spun again. Pokémon often spawn close to PokéStops, sometimes in large clusters known as a [[Nest]]. Lures can be attached to PokéStops to attract certain Pokémon to them.<br /> <br /> Gyms appear much larger on the map, with its color matching the team currently in control of it. Players can battle to weaken those belonging to opposing teams. Players from any team can claim items from a gym's Photo Disc, the same as with a PokéStop. The player will be given a Gym Badge for each Gym the first time they interact with it: Badges can be leveled up to bronze, silver, and gold, with each level causing the Gym to give out a higher number of items when spun.<br /> <br /> A Gym can only be controlled by one team at a time, with its color matching the team currently in possession.<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by the player's team, they can add one of their own Pokémon to defend it (if there are not already six Pokémon in the Gym), which will earn the player 1 [[PokéCoin]] every 10 minutes, up to a maximum of 50 coins. A player can also feed Berries to any Pokémon in the Gym, which will increase the Pokémon's motivation and earn the player Stardust (and possibly Candy).<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by a rival team, the player can battle it to decrease each defending Pokémon's motivation; when a Pokémon's motivation reaches zero, it will be knocked out of the Gym. When all defending Pokémon have been defeated, the team loses control of the Gym, allowing the player to reclaim it as their own.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s may sometimes take place at a Gym, where several players can work together to battle against a wild Pokémon much stronger than normal. The Pokémon currently in the Raid is highlighted above the Gym, as well as its level. Winning a Raid Battle allows the involved players to attempt to catch the raid Pokémon, now with much reduced CP and possibly different attacks.<br /> <br /> PokéStops are much more common than Gyms, but depending on where a player lives, they may be very common or very sparse. Locations tend to be more common in urban areas due to a higher population density, resulting in more players in those areas. If there are no nearby PokéStops, the player can only obtain Poké Balls by leveling up or purchasing them with PokéCoins; if there are no nearby Gyms, the player can only obtain PokéCoins by purchasing them with real currency.<br /> <br /> The locations of PokéStops and Gyms are based on a selection of portals from the Niantic game {{wp|Ingress (video game)|Ingress}}. Until 2015, Ingress players (agents) could submit proposals for portals which subsequently had to be approved by Niantic. From 2017 onward, Ingress agents can submit new portals through Operation Portal Recon (OPR) that would be reviewed and approved by their OPR peers. Starting in September 2017, a PokéStop submission system started beta test for level 40 trainers located in Brazil and South Korea. As of September 2017 the portal or PokéStop submissions are still reviewed by agents participating in OPR for final approval, although Niantic has announced that the system will be expanded to Pokémon GO trainers.<br /> <br /> With Pokémon Go's update, you can now scan PokéStops to level them up and get bonus items from them. Eventually, the time runs out and the PokéStop no longer gives extra items, however it still retains it's level. PokéStops have a max level of fifty and the length of the bonus and the amount of extra items you get increases with each level.<br /> <br /> ===Battles===<br /> Battles in Pokémon GO, in contrast to the core series games, are not turn based and instead rely participants to continuously cast attacks to deal damage. While Pokémon GO uses the same [[Type#In Pokémon GO|type effectiveness]] chart as the core series since [[Generation VI]], it uses different multipliers and a [[Damage#Pokémon GO|different formula to calculate damage]]. There are two types of battle mechanics in Pokémon GO: one for {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s and {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s (against an AI) and the other for {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s (against another player or [[Team GO Rocket]]). The two modes have different stats for each move and use different sets of damage modifiers. For Trainer Battles, the player can battle the Team Leaders [[Blanche]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, or [[Candela]] to practice against an AI. For unspecified reasons, {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Shedinja}} are unusable in Trainer Battles.<br /> <br /> ===Moves===<br /> :''See also: [[List of moves (GO)]]''<br /> Unlike in the core series, Pokémon normally only have two [[Move#In Pokémon GO|moves]]: one Fast Attack and one Charged Attack. In both types of battles, Fast Attacks can be cast at any time, and the user gains {{OBP|energy|GO}} each cast. Charged Attacks are generally much stronger moves that cost energy to use. A Pokémon's moves are randomly assigned and can only be changed by using a [[TM#Pokémon GO|TM]] to learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack, at random, by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. [[Evolution|Evolving]] a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves (there are some exceptions).<br /> <br /> ===Trainer level===<br /> {{main|Trainer level}}<br /> In Pokémon GO, the player earns experience (abbreviated XP), rather than the Pokémon. As the player gains experience they gain levels. Leveling up awards the player with items, and certain levels unlock particular items. After reaching level 5, the player can choose a team, which allows them to use {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. As the player's level increases, their Pokémon are able to achieve a higher Combat Power as the player powers them up.<br /> <br /> ===Teams===<br /> [[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The team leaders Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]<br /> {{main|Team (GO)}}<br /> After the player reaches level 5, they can choose a team by tapping a Gym. There are three teams: the yellow Team Instinct led by Spark, the blue Team Mystic led by Blanche, and the red Team Valor led by Candela.<br /> <br /> Pokémon Appraisal, added in version 0.35.0 (labelled version 1.5.0 on the iOS App Store), has the chosen team's leader detail a Pokémon's {{IV}}s much like a [[stats judge]] in the core series. They describe which of its three stats has the highest IVs, and how good its IVs are overall. They will also note if the Pokémon's height or weight is particularly far from the average listed in the Pokédex.<br /> <br /> Players may change their team by purchasing a [[Team Medallion]] in the Shop. After purchasing it, the player must wait 365 days before they may buy another one.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Emblem<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Team<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Color<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Mascot<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Leader<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Description<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Instinct emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Instinct<br /> | Yellow<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{OBP|Spark|GO}}<br /> | ''Hey! The name's Spark &amp;mdash; the leader of Team Instinct. Pokemon are creatures with excellent intuition. I bet the secret to their intuition is related to how they're hatched. Come and join my team! You never lose when you trust your instincts!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Mystic<br /> | Blue<br /> | {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | [[Blanche]]<br /> | ''I am Blanche, leader of Team Mystic. The wisdom of Pokemon is immeasurably deep. I am researching why it is that they evolve. With our calm analysis of every situation, we can't lose!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | [[File:Team Valor emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Valor<br /> | Red<br /> | {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | [[Candela]]<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; | ''I'm Candela &amp;mdash; Team Valor's leader! Pokemon are stronger than humans, and they're warmhearted, too! I'm researching ways to enhance Pokemon's natural power in the pursuit of true strength. There's no doubt that the Pokemon our team have trained at the strongest in battle! Are you ready?''<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Items===<br /> {{main|List of items (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO has a variety of items that are stored in the player's [[Bag]]. These items have many purposes, including [[caught Pokémon|capturing]], [[evolution|evolving]] and restoring Pokémon. Items are primarily obtained through spinning Photo Disks at [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. Upon reaching a new [[Trainer level]], the player will also receive a large amount of items. In later updates, players could also earn other rarer items from winning {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s or by completing [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]] tasks.<br /> <br /> A Bag may hold up to 350 items, but players can purchase more space for {{PCoin}}200, allowing for 50 more items, up to a maximum of 5,250. If the player tries to spin a PokéStop or open a Gift with a full Bag, the game will not allow them to do so unless there is at least one empty slot. However, it is possible to open gifts with a full bag if you turn on the setting to only recieve [[Stardust (GO)|Stardust]] from Gifts when your Bag is full. Before participating in a {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}, players will be warned if their Bag is full, notifying them that prizes will not be rewarded afterwards. However, receiving items through other means, such as leveling up or winning raids, can bypass this limit and allow players to store more items past the capacity.<br /> <br /> ===Shop===<br /> {{main|PokéCoin}}<br /> In the Shop, the player can make two kinds of purchases. They can purchase PokéCoins using real money or they can purchase in-game items using PokéCoins. PokéCoins are the in-app currency used in Pokémon GO. There are two ways of obtaining PokéCoins: the {{OBP|Gym|GO}} Defender bonus or by purchasing them with real money. Players can also purchase special event access to limited items through research using real money.<br /> <br /> A number of the in-game items in the Shop can also be obtained by playing the game, but a few items are exclusive to the Shop: the Bag Upgrade, the Pokémon Storage Upgrade, and the Premium Raid Pass. The Shop also occasionally features limited-time &quot;Box&quot; deals (e.g., a Special Box) that include more than one kind of item.<br /> <br /> To obtain the Defender bonus, the player must assign a Pokémon to defend a Gym that currently has less than six defenders. Upon their Pokémon being knocked out, the player will receive a number of coins based on how long their Pokémon defended a Gym, one coin for every ten minutes, up to a maximum of {{PCoin}}50 for a collective eight hours and twenty minutes.<br /> <br /> ===Eggs===<br /> [[File:GO Egg 2 km.png|thumb|100px|A 2&amp;nbsp;km egg in Pokémon GO]]<br /> {{main|List of Eggs (GO)}}<br /> The player can obtain Eggs at [[PokéStop]]s, {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s, or as a possible [[Adventure Sync]] reward. An Egg will hatch after traveling a certain distance while the Egg is in an [[Egg Incubator]]. Five Egg distances are possible: 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, 7&amp;nbsp;km, 10&amp;nbsp;km, and 12&amp;nbsp;km. 7 km Eggs are exclusively obtained by opening [[Gift]]s, and 12 km Eggs are obtained by beating [[Team GO Rocket Leader]]s. 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, and 10&amp;nbsp;km eggs are obtained from Pokéstops and Gyms, but if a trainer walks enough in a week, they'll get an egg from Adventure Sync. This includes walking 25&amp;nbsp;km for a 5&amp;nbsp;km egg, or walking 50&amp;nbsp;km for a 10&amp;nbsp;km egg. The eggs from Adventure Sync have different Pokémon that can hatch from them. Each species has a set Egg distance and can only hatch from Eggs with this distance, but Egg distances have occasionally been changed.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Buddy===<br /> [[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]<br /> {{main|Buddy Pokémon}}<br /> By assigning a Buddy Pokémon, the player can receive additional Candies for that species of Pokémon as they walk. Depending on the species, the Buddy Pokémon will find 1 Candy every 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, or 20 km walked. The player can only have a single Buddy Pokémon at one time.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon require being walked a certain distance before it can evolve. For example, {{p|Feebas}} must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20 km before it can be evolved into {{p|Milotic}}.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon also require you to do certain things (other than walking) while they are your buddy to evolve.<br /> <br /> You can take pictures of your buddy and feed it to level it up to gain certain perks.<br /> <br /> If a [[Zorua]] spawns, it will appear on the map as your Buddy, including whether of not it's Shiny, Mega Evolved, in it's Primal Forms, or a Ditto or Zorua itself. If you do not have a Buddy Pokémon set, Zorua will appear on the map as itself.<br /> <br /> ===Research tasks===<br /> There are four types of Research tasks in Pokémon GO: [[Field Research]], [[Special Research]], [[Timed Research]], and [[Collection Challenge]]s. Players can complete Research tasks to receive a variety of rewards, including items or encounters with a [[wild Pokémon]]. Wild Pokémon encountered from completing Research tasks will never [[escape|flee]] and have a minimum of 10 {{IV}}s (out of a maximum 15) per stat.<br /> <br /> Trainers can unlock Field Research tasks by spinning [[PokéStop]]s and can hold a maximum of three tasks at once. Each PokéStop has a specific Field Research task assigned to it once a day. Players can choose to discard a Field Research task to free up a slot. Completing a Field Research tasks earns the player a Stamp up to once a day. Once the player collects seven Stamps, a Research Breakthrough will be unlocked, which includes item rewards and an encounter with a rare, special Pokémon. AR Mapping Tasks can also be obtained as Field Research, and do not take up one of the three Field Research slots. Sponsored Field Research are obtained by spinning Sponsored [[PokéStop]]s.<br /> <br /> [[Special Research]] tasks generally take longer to complete than Field Research. Unlike Field Research, Special Research tasks are finite and unlocked through specific events. A Special Research is usually several sets of three Research tasks that must be completed sequentially before unlocking the next set. Upon completing all Special Research sets, the player will have the chance to encounter a rare, special Pokémon. So far, Special Research is the only way to obtain {{p|Mew}} (and its {{Shiny}} variant), {{p|Celebi}} (and its Shiny variant), {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Shaymin}} (in its Land and Sky form), {{p|Victini}}, Aria Form {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Hoopa}} Confined, {{p|Zarude}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, and other rare or exclusive Pokémon.<br /> <br /> [[Timed Research]] tasks are only available during events. Unlike Field and Special Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. Much like Special Research, they often have pages and multiple tasks per page. They recently have come with new seasons of [[GO Battle League]], and often Pokémon GO has partnerships with companies, and Timed Research is available with codes for customers of the company.<br /> <br /> [[Collection Challenge]]s. Like Timed Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. When a Collection Challenge is completed, it adds to the &quot;Elite Collector&quot; Medal. Collection Challenges sometimes comes in the form of redeemable codes. They involve catching, evolving, or trading specific Pokémon. Usually, the objective is to just catch the normal Pokémon specified, but sometimes they also require trading, or evolving Pokémon, or catching the Pokémon in their Shadow or Costume form.<br /> <br /> ===Team GO Rocket===<br /> [[File:GO Rocket PokéStop.png|160px|thumb|A PokéStop invaded by Team GO Rocket]]<br /> {{main|Team GO Rocket}}<br /> Team GO Rocket is a [[villainous team]] whose goal is to take over [[PokéStop]]s for their items and resources. Team GO Rocket Grunts are occasionally stationed to invade a PokéStop, and they come to you in a hot air balloon, where they will challenge players to battle if they interact with the PokéStop. Team GO Rocket Grunts battle using Shadow Pokémon and will abandon one of their Pokémon upon being defeated. Players will have a chance to capture the abandoned Shadow Pokémon, which can then be purified using Candy and Stardust.<br /> <br /> Team Go Rocket Leaders and Giovanni can also be found, but require a Rocket Radar or Super Rocket Radar to find or battle. If you find Giovanni, it may be a Decoy Grunt, which does not require to use the Super Rocket Radar to battle.<br /> <br /> ===Mega Evolution===<br /> {{main|Mega Evolution (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Mega Evolutions also exist in Pokémon Go, currently 25 Mega Evolutions are available in GO. Mega Evolution is achieved by using [[Mega Energy]]. Mega Energy has a limit of 2000 per Pokémon in a trainer's inventory, it is a resource similar to Candy. Shadow Pokémon are unable to Mega Evolve, when a Pokémon is Mega Evolved, it lasts for a period of 8 hours. Once this period is over it starts a countdown for the Pokémon's rest period. When the rest period is over, the Pokémon can Mega Evolve with no Mega Energy cost. There are different levels for mega evolved Pokémon, levels are advanced by Mega Evolving the Pokémon multiple times. The higher the level, the shorter the rest period, and the more the Mega Bonuses do.<br /> <br /> When a Pokémon is mega evolved, you will get bonus candy, stardust, and an increased chance for XL Candy when catching Pokémon that share a type with the Mega Evolved Pokémon.<br /> <br /> Mega Evolution was originally released in Pokémon Go on August 27th, 2020, this started with the Mega Evolutions for {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Beedrill}}.<br /> On April 20th, 2022, the Mega system was overhauled into the current system. This started the &quot;A Mega Moment&quot; event, along with the release of Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}<br /> <br /> [[Mega Energy]] is obtained by winning Mega Raids, winning Mega Legendary Raids, or by completing research during events.<br /> <br /> ===Medals===<br /> {{main|Medal (GO)}}<br /> The game has challenges that award [[Medal#Pokémon GO|medals]] upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile. Some medals unlock [[Style (GO)|clothing items]], allowing players to purchase them using PokéCoins. Medals awarded for catching Pokémon of a specific type slightly increase the capture rate of Pokémon of that type.<br /> <br /> ===Daily bonuses===<br /> Daily bonuses give the player extra rewards the first time they perform certain actions each day (local time). They were added to Pokémon GO in version 0.45.0 (labelled 1.15.0 on the {{wp|App Store (iOS)|iOS App Store}}), which was released on November 7, 2016.<br /> <br /> The first Pokémon the player catches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and 600 {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}. If the player catches a Pokémon every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and 3000 Stardust.<br /> <br /> The first [[PokéStop]] or {{OBP|Gym|GO}} the player searches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and extra items. If the player searches PokéStops or Gyms every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and even more items. The 7-day streak bonus is guaranteed to give the player an [[Evolution item]] (such as a [[King's Rock]]).\<br /> <br /> There is also two additional daily bonus features, a daily spawn which has a white circle around it and will spawn wherever the player is when they first open the game for the day. It does not despawn, but other than that it is treated like a normal Pokémon. The other is the [[Daily Adventure Incense]] which is a 15 minute incense that can be used daily, and only spanws pokemon while the player is moving. It also is the only way to get Galarian [[Articuno]], [[Zapdos]], and [[Moltres]]<br /> <br /> ===Available Pokémon===<br /> {{main|List of Pokémon by availability (GO)}}<br /> For a list of Pokémon available in Pokémon GO, see [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]].<br /> <br /> ==Events==<br /> {{main|List of events (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO features a variety of both local and global events throughout the year, which often feature increased {{pkmn2|wild}} spawns of thematic Pokémon, bonuses for certain in-game activities, and new releases of [[Shiny Pokémon]].<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> Some of the music in Pokémon GO was composed by [[Junichi Masuda]]. The music, as well as the sound effects, can be turned off in the [[options#Pokémon GO|settings]] of the app.<br /> <br /> ==Version history==<br /> {{main|Pokémon GO/Version history}}<br /> For a full history of all content released in Pokémon GO, please see [[Pokémon GO/Version history]].<br /> <br /> ==Compatibility==<br /> Pokémon GO requires an internet connection ({{wp|Wi-Fi}}, {{wp|3G}} or {{wp|4G}}) and GPS and location services. According to the official support site, the game can be played on:&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/92-supported-devices Supported Devices — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Android devices: {{wp|Android Nougat|Android 7}} (2016) and newer ({{wp|Rooting (Android OS)|rooted}} devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)<br /> ** {{wp|Android KitKat|Android 4.4}} (2013) support was available until July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1771-discontinued-support-for-android-4-kitkat Discontinued Support for Android 4 KitKat — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Lollipop|Android 5}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/2697-discontinued-support-for-android-5-ios-10-11-and-iphone-5s-6 Discontinued Support for Android 5, iOS 10/11, and iPhone 5s/6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Marshmallow|Android 6}} (2015) support was available until June 13, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3455-discontinued-support-for-android-6/ Discontinued Support for Android 6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * iOS devices: {{wp|iPhone 6S}} (2015) and newer, {{wp|iOS 14}} (2020) and newer ({{wp|iOS jailbreaking|jailbroken}} devices are not supported)<br /> ** {{wp|iPad 2}} (2011), {{wp|iPad (3rd generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPhone 5}} (2012), {{wp|iPad (4th generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPad Mini (1st generation)|iPad Mini}} (2012), and {{wp|iPhone 5C}} (2013) support was available until February 28, 2018.&lt;ref&gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911194054/https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115016003208-Discontinued-support-for-certain-Apple-devices-from-2013-and-older- Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older – Pokémon GO (Archived)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iPhone 5S}} (2013) and {{wp|iPhone 6}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 10}} (2016) support was available from September 13, 2016, to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Apple Watch}} (2015) support was available from December 22, 2016, to July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1812-discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued Support for Apple Watch — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 11}} (2017) support was available from September 19, 2017, to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 12}} (2018) support was available from September 17, 2018, to November 30, 2021.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3179-discontinued-support-for-ios-12 Discontinued Support for iOS 12 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 13}} (2019) support was available from September 19, 2019, to July 12, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3522-discontinued-support-for-ios-13/ Discontinued Support for iOS 13 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> However, the game is also playable on some iOS and Android devices that are not officially supported.<br /> <br /> ==Connectivity==<br /> Pokémon GO originally had no connectivity with other Pokémon games. However, [[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that the developers planned to add connectivity with the next entry in the [[core series]] Pokémon games.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/qqbsdqjgj-k?t=29m16s Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20160715175300/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-from-the-pokemon-go-announcement/ News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] is the first game to allow the player to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to a core series title. Only the [[Generation I|first 151]] Pokémon (including [[Regional form|Alolan forms]]), {{p|Meltan}}, and its [[Evolution|evolved form]], {{p|Melmetal}}, can be transferred. Upon transferring Pokémon to a Let's Go! game or Pokémon HOME for the first time, the player will receive the [[Mystery Box]] in Pokémon GO, which is used to spawn wild Meltan.<br /> <br /> On November 10, 2020, the [[GO Transporter]] was made available to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to [[Pokémon HOME]]. Each Pokémon costs a certain amount of GO Transporter Energy to transfer to HOME, depending on its {{stat|CP}} and whether it is {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or {{pkmn2|Mythical}}. The GO Transporter passively recharges Energy, but the player can spend [[PokéCoin]]s to fully recharge the GO Transporter instantly. Pokémon transferred to HOME via the GO Transporter can be sent to {{g|Sword and Shield}} but not Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. After the first transfer, the player will receive a [[Melmetal]] that can [[Gigantamax]] in Pokémon HOME.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/ZZopswCf2oE Introducing Gigantamax Melmetal, the Steel-type Pokémon! (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Any Shiny Pokémon originating from GO, when transferred to {{g|Sword and Shield}}, will have square sparkles instead of star sparkles, regardless of its [[personality value]].<br /> <br /> ==Partnerships==<br /> {{incomplete|section|Partnerships in Japan, Big Heritage partnership, Baskin Robins}}<br /> <br /> Due to the popularity of Pokémon GO, the game has partnered with several other companies to offer special promotions. These partnerships often involve sponsored locations, wherein stores affiliated with the partner company become [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with {{wp|Ayala Malls}}, {{wp|Puregold}}, {{wp|Robinsons Malls}}, and {{wp|SM Supermalls}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/205489/globe-telecom-enhances-the-pokemon-go-experience-for-ph-gamers Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers]&lt;/ref&gt; The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).&lt;ref&gt;[https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/sponsor-dropped-out-of-pokemon-go/ Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack}} stores in the United States became PokéStops and Gyms. Sprint locations also feature in-store charging stations to allow Pokémon GO players to charge their devices. Players could also find small Level 10, 20, 30, or 40 iron-on patches at Sprint store Gyms. During the fourth year, the partnership ended.<br /> <br /> The day after the Sprint partnership began, a {{wp|Starbucks}} partnership in the United States began as well. 7,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States have been made into PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, Starbucks sold a special-edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino as part of this partnership; the Pokémon GO Frappuccino starts with a Vanilla Bean {{wp|Frappuccino}} blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India became PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's &quot;Happy New Year&quot; offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers.<br /> <br /> On November 16th 2017, Pokémon GO partnered with US game shop {{wp|GameStop}} to celebrate the release of {{wp|Pokémon Sun and Moon}} coming to Nintendo DS. In this partnership every {{wp|GameStop}} location became a [[Pokéstop]] or a [[Gym]].<br /> <br /> In 2020, Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Verizon}} to bring two GO special weekends to the game on November 7th 2020 and May 29th 2021.<br /> <br /> On November 8th 2020, Pokémon GO brought another GO special weekend to the game with the title sponsor as {{wp|Grubhub}}.<br /> <br /> ==Development==<br /> The game was conceived by John Hanke after the development of Niantic's Ingress. It was decided that a game based on Pokémon would be a good choice, due to its focus on collecting the titular creatures. Hanke brought the idea to the Pokémon Company and talked with Mr. Isihara. Development began. Junichi Masuda worked with Niantic on the game's development.&lt;ref&gt;''Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon''&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> An Ingress Report released on September 10, 2015, the day of the game's announcement, stated that a closed beta would occur during Northern Hemisphere winter 2015 and that the game would be released in early 2016.&lt;ref name=&quot;IngressReport&quot;&gt;[https://youtu.be/HMsM1nzWiYw?t=2m22s INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015]&lt;/ref&gt; However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/0noAj Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/01/160108_at01.html 『Pokémon GO』のベータテストについて ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Field tests were held in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States prior to the game's public release. Selected applicants were given the opportunity to test the game.<br /> * Japan: held from March 29 to June 30, 2016, announced on March 3, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/5731W Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest/ Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-au-nz/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-us/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> A session at the {{wp|Game Developers Conference}} featuring the game [[n:Pokémon GO to be discussed at Game Developers Conference|was intended to be held]] by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2016, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/03/03/pokemon-go-gdc-presentation-canceled.aspx Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Release==<br /> Unlike previous Pokémon games for mobile devices, Pokémon GO was released on a staggered schedule, releasing initially to only to a few select countries. After its initial release on July 6, 2016, additional releases [[n:Niantic puts Pokémon GO's international rollout on hold|were put on hold]] due to server issues, but resumed on July 13, 2016, with the app's [[n:Pokémon GO now available in Germany|release in Germany]]. France was supposed to receive the app alongside other European countries, but the official release in the country was postponed due to the {{wp|2016 Nice truck attack}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://fr.ign.com/pokemon-go-iphone/15934/news/pokemon-go-the-pokemon-company-confirme-le-report-francais Pokémon GO : The Pokémon Company confirme le report français]&lt;/ref&gt; The release in {{pmin|Brazil}} was only a couple of days prior to the beginning of the {{wp|2016 Summer Olympics}} in Rio de Janeiro.<br /> <br /> So far, Pokémon GO has been released in all countries with access to the iOS App Store, Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store, except for {{pmin|Ukraine}}, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, {{pmin|the Arab world|Saudi Arabia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Yemen}}, Myanmar, {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Tunisia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Algeria}}, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Zimbabwe.<br /> <br /> On March 10, 2022, the game was removed and deactivated in Russia and Belarus due to the {{wp|2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine}}.&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1502120716665118725 @NianticLabs on Twitter]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy expandable&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Date<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Locations<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | July 6, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Australia}}, {{pmin|New Zealand}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | {{pmin|the United States|United States}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 13, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Germany}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 15, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Italy}}, {{pmin|Portugal}}, {{pmin|Spain}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 16, 2016<br /> | Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, Greenland, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Latvia, Liechtenstein, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, Malta, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 17, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Canada}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 19, 2016<br /> | Puerto Rico<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 22, 2016<br /> | Japan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 24, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|France}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 25, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 3, 2016<br /> | Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Bolivia}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Costa Rica}}, Dominica, {{pmin|Latin America|Dominican Republic}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|Latin America|El Salvador}}, Grenada, {{pmin|Latin America|Guatemala}}, Guyana, Haiti, {{pmin|Latin America|Honduras}}, Jamaica, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, Montserrat, {{pmin|Latin America|Nicaragua}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Paraguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, {{pmin|Latin America|Uruguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 5, 2016&lt;br&gt;August 6, 2016<br /> | Aruba, Brunei, Cambodia, Curaçao, Fiji, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, Laos, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, Turks and Caicos Islands, {{pmin|Vietnam}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | September 30, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Albania}}, Bosnia and Herzegovina, {{pmin|Greater China|Macau}}, {{pmin|North Macedonia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 1, 2016<br /> | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 4, 2016&lt;br&gt;October 5, 2016<br /> | Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, Eswatini, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, {{pmin|the Arab World|Morocco}}, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | November 18, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the Arab world|Bahrain}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Jordan}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Lebanon}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | December 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|South Asia|Bangladesh}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Bhutan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Nepal}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Sri Lanka}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | January 24, 2017<br /> | {{pmin|South Korea}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | September 11, 2018<br /> | {{pmin|Russia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | June 3, 2021<br /> | {{pmin|Turkey}}<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> &lt;gallery&gt;<br /> Pokémon GO icon.png|Icon<br /> Pokémon GO Beyond icon.png|GO Beyond Icon<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Load screen===<br /> {| class=&quot;roundy collapsible&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Image<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Dates<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Theme<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen.png|60px]]<br /> | July 6 - October 26, 2016<br /> | Original<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 2.png|60px]]<br /> | October 26 - December 12, 2016<br /> | Halloween 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 3.png|60px]]<br /> | December 12 - 30, 2016<br /> | Christmas 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 4.png|60px]]<br /> | December 30, 2016 - April 7, 2017<br /> | New Year 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 5.png|60px]]<br /> | April 7 - June 21, 2017<br /> | Summer (Johto) 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 6.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 20, 2017<br /> | Raid Battle 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 7.png|60px]]<br /> | October 20 - November 2017<br /> | Halloween 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 8.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2017 - January 2018<br /> | Christmas 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 9.png|60px]]<br /> | January - March 28, 2018<br /> | New Year 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 10.png|60px]]<br /> | March 28 - June 19, 2018<br /> | Research &amp; Mew Screen 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 11.png|60px]]<br /> | June 19 - December 7, 2018<br /> | Summer 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 12.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2018 - January 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;February 14 - 23, 2019<br /> | Trainer Battle League<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 13.png|60px]]<br /> | January 2 - February 14, 2019<br /> | New Year 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 14.png|60px]]<br /> | February 23 - June 21, 2019<br /> | GO Snapshot 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 15.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 2, 2019<br /> | Summer 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 16.png|60px]]<br /> | October 2 - December 16, 2019<br /> | [[Team GO Rocket]]<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 17.png|60px]]<br /> | December 16, 2019 - January 2020&lt;br&gt;February 3 - March 25, 2020<br /> | Christmas 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 18.png|60px]]<br /> | January - February 3, 2020<br /> | New Year 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 19.png|60px]]<br /> | March 25, 2020 - July 10, 2020<br /> | Spring 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 20.png|60px]]<br /> | July 10, 2020 - October 29, 2020<br /> | GO Fest 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 21.png|60px]]<br /> | October 29, 2020 - December 1, 2020<br /> | Halloween 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 22.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021<br /> | Christmas 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 23.png|60px]]<br /> | January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021<br /> | New Year 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 24.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2021 - June 11, 2021<br /> | Spring 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 25.png|60px]]<br /> | June 11, 2021 - July 17, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 26.png|60px]]<br /> | July 17, 2021 - September 1, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021 Hoopa<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 27.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021<br /> | Autumn 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 28.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021&lt;br&gt;February 2, 2022 - March 1, 2022<br /> | Winter 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 29.png|60px]]<br /> | December 31, 2021 - February 2, 2022<br /> | New Year 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 30.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022<br /> | Spring 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 31.png|60px]]<br /> | June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022<br /> | GO Fest 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 32.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022<br /> | Autumn 2022<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * Pokémon GO has been banned in Iran&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36989526 Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security' | BBC]&lt;/ref&gt; and {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/01/10/pokemon-go-isnt-coming-to-china-any-time-soon Pokémon Go banned by China authorities over 'safety' and 'security' | Forbes]&lt;/ref&gt; due to security concerns. However, some Iranians are still playing the game publicly regardless.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iranians-hunt-pokemon-despite-ban-071914210.html Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban | Yahoo]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * In the {{wp|United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus}}, no Pokémon can spawn, mostly because the area is considered by the software to be a military area, even though it is in fact {{wp|demilitarized zone|demilitarized}}.&lt;ref&gt;https://www.eurogamer.net/the-history-of-cyprus-is-a-problem-in-pokemon-go&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * On April 1, 2014, over two years before the release of Pokémon GO, Google released a minigame inside of Google Maps to catch Pokémon in celebration of April Fools' Day. On the same day, Google also released a companion YouTube video&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]&lt;/ref&gt; advertising the position of [[Pokémon Master]] at the company.<br /> * In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], starting from v1.1.0, [[Shiny Pokémon]] transferred from Pokémon GO will always use square sparkles, regardless of [[personality value]].<br /> * This is the first Pokémon game to use the {{wp|Unity (game engine)|Unity}} engine.<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{langtable|color={{night color}}|bordercolor={{blue color light}}|textcolor=fff<br /> |ja={{tt|Pokémon|ポケモン}} GO<br /> |zh_yue={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |zh_cmn={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |fr=Pokémon GO<br /> |de=Pokémon GO<br /> |id=Pokémon GO<br /> |it=Pokémon GO<br /> |ko={{tt|Pokémon|포켓몬}} GO<br /> |pt_br=Pokémon GO<br /> |pt_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |ru=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_la=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |th=โปเกมอนโก ''Pokémon GO''<br /> |tr=Pokémon GO<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by base stats (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of moves (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)]]<br /> * [[Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]]<br /> * {{Appendix|Pokémon GO Player's Guide}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> '''Official Websites'''<br /> * [http://www.pokemongo.com/ Offical website]<br /> ** [https://www.pokemongo.jp/ Offical website (JP)]<br /> * [https://pokemongolive.com/ Niantic Pokemon GO Live website]<br /> <br /> '''Social Media'''<br /> * [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/ Offical Facebook page]<br /> * [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp Offical Twitter account]<br /> * [https://www.instagram.com/pokemongoapp/ Offical Instagram account]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/c/pokemongo Offical YouTube channel]<br /> <br /> '''Videos'''<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sj2iQyBTQs Official teaser]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtDeeXtMZM Official trailer]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlX77BKLyY Pokémon GO announcement press conference]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{Other games}}&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Project Games notice}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Pokémon GO|*]]<br /> [[Category:Mobile games]]<br /> [[Category:Unity games]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[es:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[fr:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[it:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[ja:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[zh:Pokémon GO]]</div>

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<p>FireDragons52: /* List of Pokémon by date */</p> <hr /> <div>This is a list of Pokémon available in [[Pokémon GO]].<br /> <br /> ==List of Pokémon by date==<br /> Every [[generation]] of Pokémon, is represented in [[Pokémon GO]] — the entirety of Generations {{gen|I}} to {{gen|III}}, the vast majority of Generations {{gen|IV}} to {{gen|VI}}, a good amount of {{gen|VII}}, and a select few from Generations {{gen|VIII}} and {{gen|IX}}. From the first seven generations, the following Pokémon species and forms have yet to become available:<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytl|5px}}; width:40px&quot; | Generation<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Pokémon<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{sinnoh color}}; color: #fff&quot; | IV<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0479|Rotom}}{{MSP/GO|0479O|Rotom}}{{MSP/GO|0479R|Rotom}}{{MSP/GO|0479F|Rotom}}{{MSP/GO|0483O|Origin Forme Dialga}}{{MSP/GO|0484O|Origin Forme Palkia}}{{MSP/GO|0489|Phione}}{{MSP/GO|0490|Manaphy}}{{MSP/GO|0493|Arceus}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{unova color}}; color: #fff&quot; | V<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0555Z|Darmanitan}}{{MSP/GO|0636|Larvesta}}{{MSP/GO|0637|Volcarona}}{{MSP/GO|0646W|Kyurem}}{{MSP/GO|0646B|Kyurem}}{{MSP/GO|0647R|Keldeo}}{{MSP/GO|0648P|Meloetta}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{kalos color}}; color: #fff&quot; | VI<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0658A|Ash-Greninja}}{{MSP/GO|0666Fan|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Pok|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0672|Skiddo}}{{MSP/GO|0673|Gogoat}}{{MSP/GO|0679|Honedge}}{{MSP/GO|0680|Doublade}}{{MSP/GO|0681|Aegislash}}{{MSP/GO|0703|Carbink}}{{MSP/GO|0718|Zygarde}}{{MSP/GO|0718T|10% Forme Zygarde}}{{MSP/GO|0718C|Complete Forme Zygarde}}{{MSP/GO|0719|Diancie}}{{MSP/GO|0721|Volcanion}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{alola color}}; color: #fff&quot; | VII<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0742|Cutiefly}}{{MSP/GO|0743|Ribombee}}{{MSP/GO|0745Du|Dusk Form Lycanroc}}{{MSP/GO|0746|Wishiwashi}}{{MSP/GO|0746Sc|Wishiwashi School}}{{MSP/GO|0749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/GO|0750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/GO|0761|Bounsweet}}{{MSP/GO|0762|Steenee}}{{MSP/GO|0763|Tsareena}}{{MSP/GO|0766|Passimian}}{{MSP/GO|0769|Sandygast}}{{MSP/GO|0770|Palossand}} {MSP/GO|0771|Pyukumuku}}{{MSP/GO|0772|Type: Null}}{{MSP/GO|0773|Silvally}}{{MSP/GO|0774|Minior}}{{MSP/GO|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/GO|0776|Turtonator}}{{MSP/GO|0778|Mimikyu}}{{MSP/GO|0780|Drampa}}{{MSP/GO|0781|Dhelmise}}{{MSP/GO|0800|Necrozma}}{{MSP/GO|0800DM|Dusk Mane Necrozma}}{{MSP/GO|0800DW|Dawn Wings Necrozma}}{{MSP/GO|0800U|Ultra Necrozma}}{{MSP/GO|0801|Magearna}}{{MSP/GO|0802|Marshardow}}{{MSP/GO|0803|Poipole}}{{MSP/GO|0804|Naganadel}}{{MSP/GO|0805|Stakataka}}{{MSP/GO|0806|Blacephalon}}{{MSP/GO|0807|Zeraora}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> &lt;!-- |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}; background-color: #{{galar color}}; color: #fff&quot; | VIII<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}};&quot; | --&gt;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> Out of all the Pokémon that also have certain [[regional form]]s, the following have yet to be made available:<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytl|5px}}; width:40px&quot; | Generation<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Pokémon<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{kanto color}}; color: #fff&quot; | I<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0128PC|Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed)}}{{MSP/GO|0128PB|Paldean Tauros (Blaze Breed)}}{{MSP/GO|0128PA|Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed)}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{johto color}}; color: #fff&quot; | II<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0157H|Hisuian Typhlosion}}{{MSP/GO|0194P|Paldean Wooper}}{{MSP/GO|0222G|Galarian Corsola}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{unova color}}; color: #fff&quot; | V<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0503H|Hisuian Samurott}}{{MSP/GO|0549H|Hisuian Lilligant}}{{MSP/GO|0550W|White-Striped Basculin}}{{MSP/GO|0555GZ|Darmanitan}}{{MSP/GO|0570H|Hisuian Zorua}}{{MSP/GO|0571H|Hisuian Zoroark}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{kalos color}}; color: #fff&quot; | VI<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0705H|Hisuian Sliggoo}}{{MSP/GO|0706H|Hisuian Goodra}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}; background-color: #{{alola color}}; color: #fff&quot; | VII<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}};&quot; | {{MSP/GO|0724H|Hisuian Decidueye}}<br /> |}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytl|5px}}; width:80px&quot; | Date<br /> ! Pokémon<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Notes<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 6, 2016<br /> | All Generation I Pokémon except {{p|Ditto}}, [[Legendary Pokémon]] and {{p|Mew}}<br /> | Initial release.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 23, 2016<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0132|Ditto}}<br /> | {{p|Ditto}} became available, appearing disguised as {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Zubat}}, or {{p|Magikarp}}. Ditto also became able to appear disguised as various other Pokémon since then.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 12, 2016<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0172|Pichu}}{{MSP/GO|0173|Cleffa}}{{MSP/GO|0174|Igglybuff}}{{MSP/GO|0175|Togepi}}{{MSP/GO|0176|Togetic}}{{MSP/GO|0238|Smoochum}}{{MSP/GO|0239|Elekid}}{{MSP/GO|0240|Magby}}<br /> | Generation II [[baby Pokémon]] (besides {{p|Tyrogue}}) became available, exclusively from {{pkmn|Egg}}s.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 16, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0152|Chikorita}}{{MSP/GO|0153|Bayleef}}{{MSP/GO|0154|Meganium}}{{MSP/GO|0155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP/GO|0156|Quilava}}{{MSP/GO|0157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP/GO|0158|Totodile}}{{MSP/GO|0159|Croconaw}}{{MSP/GO|0160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP/GO|0161|Sentret}}{{MSP/GO|0162|Furret}}{{MSP/GO|0163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP/GO|0164|Noctowl}}{{MSP/GO|0165|Ledyba}}{{MSP/GO|0166|Ledian}}{{MSP/GO|0167|Spinarak}}{{MSP/GO|0168|Ariados}}{{MSP/GO|0169|Crobat}}{{MSP/GO|0170|Chinchou}}{{MSP/GO|0171|Lanturn}}{{MSP/GO|0177|Natu}}{{MSP/GO|0178|Xatu}}{{MSP/GO|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/GO|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/GO|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/GO|0182|Bellossom}}{{MSP/GO|0183|Marill}}{{MSP/GO|0184|Azumarill}}{{MSP/GO|0185|Sudowoodo}}{{MSP/GO|0186|Politoed}}{{MSP/GO|0187|Hoppip}}{{MSP/GO|0188|Skiploom}}{{MSP/GO|0189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP/GO|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/GO|0191|Sunkern}}{{MSP/GO|0192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/GO|0193|Yanma}}{{MSP/GO|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/GO|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/GO|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/GO|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/GO|0198|Murkrow}}{{MSP/GO|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/GO|0200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP/GO|0201|Unown}}{{MSP/GO|0202|Wobbuffet}}{{MSP/GO|0203|Girafarig}}{{MSP/GO|0204|Pineco}}{{MSP/GO|0205|Forretress}}{{MSP/GO|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/GO|0207|Gligar}}{{MSP/GO|0208|Steelix}}{{MSP/GO|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/GO|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/GO|0211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/GO|0212|Scizor}}{{MSP/GO|0213|Shuckle}}{{MSP/GO|0214|Heracross}}{{MSP/GO|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/GO|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/GO|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/GO|0218|Slugma}}{{MSP/GO|0219|Magcargo}}{{MSP/GO|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/GO|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/GO|0222|Corsola}}{{MSP/GO|0223|Remoraid}}{{MSP/GO|0224|Octillery}}{{MSP/GO|0226|Mantine}}{{MSP/GO|0227|Skarmory}}{{MSP/GO|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/GO|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/GO|0230|Kingdra}}{{MSP/GO|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/GO|0232|Donphan}}{{MSP/GO|0233|Porygon2}}{{MSP/GO|0234|Stantler}}{{MSP/GO|0236|Tyrogue}}{{MSP/GO|0237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/GO|0241|Miltank}}{{MSP/GO|0242|Blissey}}{{MSP/GO|0246|Larvitar}}{{MSP/GO|0247|Pupitar}}{{MSP/GO|0248|Tyranitar}}<br /> | Most remaining [[Generation II]] Pokémon became available, except {{p|Delibird}} and {{p|Smeargle}}. This included allowing [[Generation I]] Pokémon that have [[Generation II]] [[List of cross-generational evolution families|cross-generational evolutions]] to evolve into those Pokémon and {{p|Togetic}} now appearing in the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 22, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0144|Articuno}}{{MSP/GO|0249|Lugia}}<br /> | [[Legendary Pokémon]] were first made available through {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s. {{p|Articuno}} was first available in Raid Battles from July 22 to 31.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 31, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0146|Moltres}}<br /> | {{p|Moltres}} was first available in Raid Battles from July 31 to August 7.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 7, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0145|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}} was first available in Raid Battles from August 7 to 14.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 14, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0150|Mewtwo}}<br /> | The first {{p|Mewtwo}} {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}} occurred at the Pokémon GO Stadium event. Mewtwo was subsequently available in field tests and full EX Raid Battles. Mewtwo was made available through normal raids on September 20, 2018.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 31, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0243|Raikou}}{{MSP/GO|0244|Entei}}{{MSP/GO|0245|Suicune}}<br /> | {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}} became available through Raid Battles in (respectively) the Americas, Europe and Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region from August 31 to September 30. On September 30, they then migrated to the preceding region. On October 31, they migrated a final time, until their availability ended on November 30.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 20, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0302|Sableye}}{{MSP/GO|0353|Shuppet}}{{MSP/GO|0354|Banette}}{{MSP/GO|0355|Duskull}}{{MSP/GO|0356|Dusclops}}<br /> | The [[Generation III]] {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon became available, in conjunction with the Halloween 2017 event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 28, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0250|Ho-Oh}}<br /> | {{p|Ho-Oh}} became available through Raid Battles after the successful Global Catch Challenge, lasting until December 14.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 8, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0252|Treecko}}{{MSP/GO|0253|Grovyle}}{{MSP/GO|0254|Sceptile}}{{MSP/GO|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/GO|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/GO|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/GO|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/GO|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/GO|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/GO|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/GO|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/GO|0263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/GO|0264|Linoone}}{{MSP/GO|0265|Wurmple}}{{MSP/GO|0266|Silcoon}}{{MSP/GO|0267|Beautifly}}{{MSP/GO|0268|Cascoon}}{{MSP/GO|0269|Dustox}}{{MSP/GO|0273|Seedot}}{{MSP/GO|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/GO|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/GO|0280|Ralts}}{{MSP/GO|0281|Kirlia}}{{MSP/GO|0282|Gardevoir}}{{MSP/GO|0285|Shroomish}}{{MSP/GO|0286|Breloom}}{{MSP/GO|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/GO|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/GO|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/GO|0296|Makuhita}}{{MSP/GO|0297|Hariyama}}{{MSP/GO|0298|Azurill}}{{MSP/GO|0300|Skitty}}{{MSP/GO|0301|Delcatty}}{{MSP/GO|0303|Mawile}}{{MSP/GO|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/GO|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/GO|0309|Electrike}}{{MSP/GO|0310|Manectric}}{{MSP/GO|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/GO|0312|Minun}}{{MSP/GO|0315|Roselia}}{{MSP/GO|0316|Gulpin}}{{MSP/GO|0317|Swalot}}{{MSP/GO|0325|Spoink}}{{MSP/GO|0326|Grumpig}}{{MSP/GO|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/GO|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/GO|0359|Absol}}{{MSP/GO|0360|Wynaut}}<br /> | 50 Generation III Pokémon became available. {{p|Mawile}} and {{p|Absol}} were only available through Raid Battles.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/7iijxb/the_official_50_gen_3_list/ The Official 50 Gen 3 list : TheSilphRoad]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 15, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0383|Groudon}}<br /> | {{p|Groudon}} became available through Raid Battles, lasting until January 15, 2018.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 21, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0225|Delibird}}{{MSP/GO|0270|Lotad}}{{MSP/GO|0271|Lombre}}{{MSP/GO|0272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP/GO|0318|Carvanha}}{{MSP/GO|0319|Sharpedo}}{{MSP/GO|0320|Wailmer}}{{MSP/GO|0321|Wailord}}{{MSP/GO|0339|Barboach}}{{MSP/GO|0340|Whiscash}}{{MSP/GO|0341|Corphish}}{{MSP/GO|0342|Crawdaunt}}{{MSP/GO|0349|Feebas}}{{MSP/GO|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/GO|0361|Snorunt}}{{MSP/GO|0362|Glalie}}{{MSP/GO|0363|Spheal}}{{MSP/GO|0364|Sealeo}}{{MSP/GO|0365|Walrein}}{{MSP/GO|0369|Relicanth}}{{MSP/GO|0370|Luvdisc}}<br /> | 20 additional Generation III Pokémon became available.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/7lh0hz/generation_3_pokemon_release_status_wild_nest/ Generation 3 pokemon release status (wild, nest,...) : TheSilphRoad]&lt;/ref&gt; {{p|Delibird}} became available exclusively during the Holiday 2017 event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 12, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0382|Kyogre}}<br /> | {{p|Kyogre}} became available through Raid Battles, lasting until February 15, 2018.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 23, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0293|Whismur}}{{MSP/GO|0294|Loudred}}{{MSP/GO|0295|Exploud}}{{MSP/GO|0299|Nosepass}}{{MSP/GO|0304|Aron}}{{MSP/GO|0305|Lairon}}{{MSP/GO|0306|Aggron}}{{MSP/GO|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/GO|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/GO|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/GO|0328|Trapinch}}{{MSP/GO|0329|Vibrava}}{{MSP/GO|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/GO|0331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/GO|0332|Cacturne}}{{MSP/GO|0337|Lunatone}}{{MSP/GO|0338|Solrock}}{{MSP/GO|0343|Baltoy}}{{MSP/GO|0344|Claydol}}{{MSP/GO|0345|Lileep}}{{MSP/GO|0346|Cradily}}{{MSP/GO|0347|Anorith}}{{MSP/GO|0348|Armaldo}}<br /> | 23 additional Generation III Pokémon became available.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 9, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0276|Taillow}}{{MSP/GO|0277|Swellow}}{{MSP/GO|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/GO|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/GO|0283|Surskit}}{{MSP/GO|0284|Masquerain}}{{MSP/GO|0313|Volbeat}}{{MSP/GO|0314|Illumise}}{{MSP/GO|0333|Swablu}}{{MSP/GO|0334|Altaria}}{{MSP/GO|0351|Castform}}{{MSP/GO|0351H|Castform}}{{MSP/GO|0351R|Castform}}{{MSP/GO|0351S|Castform}}{{MSP/GO|0357|Tropius}}{{MSP/GO|0358|Chimecho}}{{MSP/GO|0371|Bagon}}{{MSP/GO|0372|Shelgon}}{{MSP/GO|0373|Salamence}}{{MSP/GO|0374|Beldum}}{{MSP/GO|0375|Metang}}{{MSP/GO|0376|Metagross}}{{MSP/GO|0384|Rayquaza}}<br /> | 20 additional Generation III Pokémon became available.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 27, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0151|Mew}}<br /> | {{p|Mew}} became available through the [[Special Research]] mode that was activated alongside [[Field Research]] on the same day.<br /> <br /> At this point, all [[Generation I]] Pokémon have been released.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 2, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0380|Latias}}{{MSP/GO|0381|Latios}}<br /> | {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} became available through Raid Battles. Latias was available in Europe, Asia, and Australia while Latios could be found in North America, South America, and Africa. They switched locations on May 8 and were available until June 5.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 30, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0103A|Exeggutor|Alolan Form}}<br /> | {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Exeggutor}} became available.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 21, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0019A|Rattata|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0020A|Raticate|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0027A|Sandshrew|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0028A|Sandslash|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0037A|Vulpix|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0038A|Ninetales|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0052A|Meowth|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0053A|Persian|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0088A|Grimer|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0089A|Muk|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0379|Registeel}}<br /> | {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Grimer}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, and {{p|Sandshrew}} lines became available through special 7 km Eggs obtained via Gifts. Alolan {{p|Rattata}} and {{p|Raticate}} became catchable in the wild on June 23.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/8t7plx/alolan_rattata_appearing_on_my_sightings/ Alolan Rattata appearing on my sightings! : TheSilphRoad]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 14, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0050A|Diglett|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0051A|Dugtrio|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0074A|Geodude|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0075A|Graveler|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0076A|Golem|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0251|Celebi}}<br /> | {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Geodude}} were made available temporarily to catch in the wild and were exclusive to 7 km Eggs from July 19. {{p|Celebi}} became available through [[Special Research]] at Pokémon GO Fest 2018 and was added worldwide on August 20.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 19, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0026A|Raichu|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0105A|Marowak|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0378|Regice}}<br /> | {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Marowak}} became available through {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 1, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0327|Spinda}}<br /> | {{p|Spinda}} became available through [[Field Research]].<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 13, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0377|Regirock}}<br /> | {{p|Regirock}} became available in Raid Battles until September 30.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 21, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386|Deoxys}}<br /> | Normal Forme {{p|Deoxys}} became available in EX Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 16, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/GO|0388|Grotle}}{{MSP/GO|0389|Torterra}}{{MSP/GO|0390|Chimchar}}{{MSP/GO|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/GO|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/GO|0393|Piplup}}{{MSP/GO|0394|Prinplup}}{{MSP/GO|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/GO|0396|Starly}}{{MSP/GO|0397|Staravia}}{{MSP/GO|0398|Staraptor}}{{MSP/GO|0399|Bidoof}}{{MSP/GO|0400|Bibarel}}{{MSP/GO|0401|Kricketot}}{{MSP/GO|0402|Kricketune}}{{MSP/GO|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/GO|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/GO|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/GO|0417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP/GO|0427|Buneary}}{{MSP/GO|0428|Lopunny}}{{MSP/GO|0441|Chatot}}{{MSP/GO|0447|Riolu}}{{MSP/GO|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/GO|0455|Carnivine}}<br /> | 26 [[Generation IV]] Pokémon became available.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/9osjy5/updated_list_of_26_available_gen_iv_pokémon/ Updated list of 26 available Gen IV Pokémon, including shinies and egg and raid exclusives : TheSilphRoad]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 23, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0425|Drifloon}}{{MSP/GO|0426|Drifblim}}{{MSP/GO|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/GO|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/GO|0442|Spiritomb}}{{MSP/GO|0487|Giratina}}<br /> | 6 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. {{p|Spiritomb}} could be obtained in a [[Special Research]] while Altered Forme {{p|Giratina}} was made available in Raid Battles until November 20.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 1, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0290|Nincada}}{{MSP/GO|0291|Ninjask}}{{MSP/GO|0292|Shedinja}}<br /> | {{p|Nincada}} is available exclusively through [[Field Research]], and {{p|Shedinja}} through {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}}.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 6, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0406|Budew}}{{MSP/GO|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/GO|0419|Floatzel}}<br /> | {{p|Budew}} became available in Eggs and {{p|Buizel}} in the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 14, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0407|Roserade}}{{MSP/GO|0429|Mismagius}}{{MSP/GO|0430|Honchkrow}}{{MSP/GO|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/GO|0464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP/GO|0466|Electivire}}{{MSP/GO|0467|Magmortar}}{{MSP/GO|0468|Togekiss}}{{MSP/GO|0472|Gliscor}}{{MSP/GO|0474|Porygon-Z}}{{MSP/GO|0477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP/GO|0808|Meltan}}{{MSP/GO|0809|Melmetal}}<br /> | 11 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available, all of which are the evolved forms of earlier generation Pokémon, and require a [[Sinnoh Stone]] to evolve them. {{p|Meltan}} is also made available via the [[Mystery Box]] or through [[Special Research]], and can evolve into {{p|Melmetal}} with {{candy|Meltan}}400.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 20, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0488|Cresselia}}<br /> | {{p|Cresselia}} became available in Raid Battles until December 18.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 18, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386A|Deoxys}}{{MSP/GO|0433|Chingling}}{{MSP/GO|0436|Bronzor}}{{MSP/GO|0437|Bronzong}}{{MSP/GO|0446|Munchlax}}{{MSP/GO|0451|Skorupi}}{{MSP/GO|0452|Drapion}}{{MSP/GO|0453|Croagunk}}{{MSP/GO|0454|Toxicroak}}&lt;b&gt;{{MSP/GO|0456|Finneon}}{{MSP/GO|0457|Lumineon}}{{MSP/GO|0458|Mantyke}}{{MSP/GO|0459|Snover}}{{MSP/GO|0460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP/GO|0485|Heatran}}<br /> | 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. {{p|Chingling}}, {{p|Munchlax}}, and {{p|Mantyke}} became available in 7 km Eggs, {{p|Heatran}} became available in Raid Battles until January 15, 2019, and Attack Forme Deoxys was added to EX Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 30, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0484|Palkia}}<br /> | {{p|Palkia}} became available in Raid Battles until February 28.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 1, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0408|Cranidos}}{{MSP/GO|0409|Rampardos}}{{MSP/GO|0410|Shieldon}}{{MSP/GO|0411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP/GO|0415|Combee}}{{MSP/GO|0416|Vespiquen}}{{MSP/GO|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/GO|0431|Glameow}}{{MSP/GO|0432|Purugly}}{{MSP/GO|0438|Bonsly}}{{MSP/GO|0463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP/GO|0465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP/GO|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/GO|0475|Gallade}}{{MSP/GO|0478|Froslass}}<br /> | 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. {{p|Ambipom}}, {{p|Lickilicky}}, {{p|Tangrowth}}, {{p|Yanmega}}, {{p|Gallade}} and {{p|Froslass}} are the evolved forms of earlier generation Pokémon, and require a [[Sinnoh Stone]] to be obtained.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 13, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0440|Happiny}}<br /> | {{p|Happiny}} became available through 7 km Eggs, in conjunction with Valentine's Day 2019.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 15, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0473|Mamoswine}}<br /> | {{p|Mamoswine}} became available as part of the {{p|Swinub}} [[Community Day]] by evolving {{p|Piloswine}} with a [[Sinnoh Stone]].<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 23, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0366|Clamperl}}{{MSP/GO|0367|Huntail}}{{MSP/GO|0368|Gorebyss}}<br /> | The {{p|Clamperl}} line became available through Limited Research and later in the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 25, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0235|Smeargle}}<br /> | {{p|Smeargle}} became available through surprise encounters via the [[GO Snapshot]] feature.<br /> <br /> At this point, all [[Generation II]] Pokémon have been released.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 1, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0483|Dialga}}<br /> | {{p|Dialga}} became available in Raid Battles until March 28.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 25, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386D|Deoxys}}<br /> | Defense Forme Deoxys became available in EX Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 2, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0487O|Giratina}}<br /> | Origin Forme Giratina became available in Raid Battles until April 29.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 29, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0422|Shellos}}{{MSP/GO|0422E|Shellos}}{{MSP/GO|0423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/GO|0423E|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/GO|0480|Uxie}}{{MSP/GO|0481|Mesprit}}{{MSP/GO|0482|Azelf}}<br /> | {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}} became available in the wild, and later in Raid Battles. {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}} were also accidentally made available in the wild for about 30 minutes.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 17, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0412|Burmy}}{{MSP/GO|0412G|Burmy}}{{MSP/GO|0412S|Burmy}}{{MSP/GO|0413|Wormadam}}{{MSP/GO|0413G|Wormadam}}{{MSP/GO|0413S|Wormadam}}{{MSP/GO|0414|Mothim}}{{MSP/GO|0420|Cherubi}}{{MSP/GO|0421|Cherrim}}{{MSP/GO|0421S|Cherrim}}{{MSP/GO|0443|Gible}}{{MSP/GO|0444|Gabite}}{{MSP/GO|0445|Garchomp}}{{MSP/GO|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/GO|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/GO|0462|Magnezone}}{{MSP/GO|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/GO|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/GO|0476|Probopass}}<br /> | 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. {{p|Magnezone}}, {{p|Leafeon}}, {{p|Glaceon}} and {{p|Probopass}} were new evolutions of old Pokémon, available through new types of [[Lure Module]]. Additionally, Shellos and Gastrodon were formally and permanently added, with their forms becoming region-exclusive several hours after initial release.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 13, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0385|Jirachi}}<br /> | {{p|Jirachi}} became available through [[Special Research]] at Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Chicago and later Dortmund and Yokohama.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 28, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386S|Deoxys}}<br /> | Speed Forme Deoxys became available in EX Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 16, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0495|Snivy}}{{MSP/GO|0496|Servine}}{{MSP/GO|0497|Serperior}}{{MSP/GO|0498|Tepig}}{{MSP/GO|0499|Pignite}}{{MSP/GO|0500|Emboar}}{{MSP/GO|0501|Oshawott}}{{MSP/GO|0502|Dewott}}{{MSP/GO|0503|Samurott}}{{MSP/GO|0504|Patrat}}{{MSP/GO|0505|Watchog}}{{MSP/GO|0506|Lillipup}}{{MSP/GO|0507|Herdier}}{{MSP/GO|0508|Stoutland}}{{MSP/GO|0509|Purrloin}}{{MSP/GO|0510|Liepard}}{{MSP/GO|0511|Pansage}}{{MSP/GO|0512|Simisage}}{{MSP/GO|0513|Pansear}}{{MSP/GO|0514|Simisear}}{{MSP/GO|0515|Panpour}}{{MSP/GO|0516|Simipour}}{{MSP/GO|0519|Pidove}}{{MSP/GO|0520|Tranquill}}{{MSP/GO|0521|Unfezant}}{{MSP/GO|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/GO|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/GO|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/GO|0530|Excadrill}}{{MSP/GO|0590|Foongus}}{{MSP/GO|0591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP/GO|0597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP/GO|0598|Ferrothorn}}{{MSP/GO|0599|Klink}}{{MSP/GO|0600|Klang}}{{MSP/GO|0601|Klinklang}}{{MSP/GO|0607|Litwick}}{{MSP/GO|0608|Lampent}}{{MSP/GO|0609|Chandelure}}{{MSP/GO|0622|Golett}}{{MSP/GO|0623|Golurk}}{{MSP/GO|0631|Heatmor}}{{MSP/GO|0632|Durant}}{{MSP/GO|0633|Deino}}{{MSP/GO|0634|Zweilous}}{{MSP/GO|0635|Hydreigon}}<br /> | 46 [[Generation V]] Pokémon became available.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 26, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0439|Mime Jr.}}<br /> | {{p|Mime Jr.}} became available to hatch from 5 km Eggs in Europe.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 17, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0491|Darkrai}}{{MSP/GO|0562|Yamask}}{{MSP/GO|0563|Cofagrigus}}<br /> | {{p|Darkrai}} became available in Raid Battles until November 1. {{p|Yamask}} became available exclusively during Halloween 2019.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 2, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0486|Regigigas}}<br /> | {{p|Regigigas}} became available through a paid, limited-time Special Research event and later in EX Raid Battles on November 18.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 4, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0638|Cobalion}}<br /> | {{p|Cobalion}} became available in Raid Battles until November 26.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 16, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0110G|Weezing|Galarian Form}}<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Weezing}} became available in Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 26, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0639|Terrakion}}<br /> | {{p|Terrakion}} became available in Raid Battles until December 17.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 17, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0640|Virizion}}<br /> | {{p|Virizion}} became available in Raid Battles until January 7, 2020.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 24, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/GO|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/GO|0615|Cryogonal}}<br /> | The families of {{p|Cubchoo}} and {{p|Cryogonal}} became available in the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 10, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0524|Roggenrola}}{{MSP/GO|0525|Boldore}}{{MSP/GO|0526|Gigalith}}{{MSP/GO|0532|Timburr}}{{MSP/GO|0533|Gurdurr}}{{MSP/GO|0534|Conkeldurr}}{{MSP/GO|0535|Tympole}}{{MSP/GO|0536|Palpitoad}}{{MSP/GO|0537|Seismitoad}}{{MSP/GO|0538|Throh}}{{MSP/GO|0539|Sawk}}{{MSP/GO|0543|Venipede}}{{MSP/GO|0544|Whirlipede}}{{MSP/GO|0545|Scolipede}}{{MSP/GO|0550|Basculin|Red-Striped Form}}{{MSP/GO|0550B|Basculin|Blue-Striped Form}}{{MSP/GO|0556|Maractus}}{{MSP/GO|0557|Dwebble}}{{MSP/GO|0558|Crustle}}{{MSP/GO|0561|Sigilyph}}{{MSP/GO|0564|Tirtouga}}{{MSP/GO|0565|Carracosta}}{{MSP/GO|0566|Archen}}{{MSP/GO|0567|Archeops}}{{MSP/GO|0568|Trubbish}}{{MSP/GO|0569|Garbodor}}{{MSP/GO|0588|Karrablast}}{{MSP/GO|0589|Escavalier}}{{MSP/GO|0595|Joltik}}{{MSP/GO|0596|Galvantula}}{{MSP/GO|0610|Axew}}{{MSP/GO|0611|Fraxure}}{{MSP/GO|0612|Haxorus}}{{MSP/GO|0616|Shelmet}}{{MSP/GO|0617|Accelgor}}<br /> | 34 additional Generation V Pokémon became available.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 24, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0554|Darumaka}}{{MSP/GO|0555|Darmanitan}}<br /> | The {{p|Darumaka}} family became available in 7 km Eggs during the Lunar New Year 2020 event and became available in the wild and in 10 km Eggs afterwards.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 29, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0559|Scraggy}}{{MSP/GO|0560|Scrafty}}<br /> | {{p|Scraggy}} became available as a [[GO Battle League]] reward.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 1, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0527|Woobat}}{{MSP/GO|0528|Swoobat}}<br /> | {{p|Woobat}} became available through Research Breakthroughs until March 1 and in the wild after the Buddy Up event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 2, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/GO|0573|Cinccino}}<br /> | {{p|Minccino}} became available in 5 km Eggs and through Limited Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 4, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0641|Tornadus}}<br /> | Incarnate Forme {{p|Tornadus}} became available in Raid Battles until February 25.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 14, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0531|Audino}}{{MSP/GO|0594|Alomomola}}<br /> | {{p|Audino}} and {{p|Alomomola}} became available in the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 2, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0642|Thundurus}}<br /> | Incarnate Forme {{p|Thundurus}} became available in Raid Battles until March 31.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 13, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0627|Rufflet}}{{MSP/GO|0628|Braviary}}<br /> | {{p|Rufflet}} became available as a GO Battle League reward.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 20, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0649|Genesect}}<br /> | {{p|Genesect}} became available through a paid, limited-time Special Research event. It was later added to general Special Research and was available in Raid Battles from August 14 to 21.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 27, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0574|Gothita}}{{MSP/GO|0575|Gothorita}}{{MSP/GO|0576|Gothitelle}}{{MSP/GO|0577|Solosis}}{{MSP/GO|0578|Duosion}}{{MSP/GO|0579|Reuniclus}}<br /> | {{p|Gothita}} and {{p|Solosis}} became available in the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 31, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0645|Landorus}}<br /> | Incarnate Forme {{p|Landorus}} became available in Raid Battles until April 28 and as a GO Battle League reward.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 1, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0618|Stunfisk}}<br /> | {{p|Stunfisk}} became available in the wild and as a Field Research reward.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 26, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0643|Reshiram}}<br /> | {{p|Reshiram}} became available in Raid Battles until June 16.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 3, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0052G|Meowth|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0263G|Zigzagoon|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0264G|Linoone|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0554G|Darumaka|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0555G|Darmanitan|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0618G|Stunfisk|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0862|Obstagoon}}{{MSP/GO|0863|Perrserker}}<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} Meowth, Zigzagoon, and Darumaka became available in 7 km Eggs, and Galarian Stunfisk became available in Raid Battles, in the wild and in Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 16, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0644|Zekrom}}<br /> | {{p|Zekrom}} became available in Raid Battles until July 7.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 17, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0083G|Farfetch'd|Galarian Form}}<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Farfetch'd}} became available in the wild worldwide.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 3, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/GO|0581|Swanna}}<br /> | {{p|Ducklett}} became available in the wild, in 5 km Eggs, and in Timed Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 7, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0646|Kyurem}}<br /> | {{p|Kyurem}} became available in Raid Battles until July 31.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 17, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0548|Petilil}}{{MSP/GO|0549|Lilligant}}<br /> | {{p|Petilil}} became available in the wild, in 5 km Eggs, and in Timed Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 25, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0479W|Rotom}}<br /> | {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Wash}} {{p|Rotom}} became available to paid Pokémon GO Fest 2020 players in GO Snapshot.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 26, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0494|Victini}}<br /> | {{p|Victini}} became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2020 and became available publicly on September 30.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 7, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0605|Elgyem}}{{MSP/GO|0606|Beheeyem}}<br /> | {{p|Elgyem}} became available in the wild, in 7 km Eggs, and in Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 14, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0540|Sewaddle}}{{MSP/GO|0541|Swadloon}}{{MSP/GO|0542|Leavanny}}{{MSP/GO|0546|Cottonee}}{{MSP/GO|0547|Whimsicott}}{{MSP/GO|0587|Emolga}}{{MSP/GO|0626|Bouffalant}}<br /> | {{p|Sewaddle}}, {{p|Cottonee}}, and {{p|Emolga}} became available in the wild and in 7 km Eggs. {{p|Bouffalant}} is a regional exclusive and became available in the wild and in 5 km Eggs.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 9, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0585A|Deerling}}{{MSP/GO|0586A|Sawsbuck}}<br /> | [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Deerling and Sawsbuck|Autumn Form]] {{p|Deerling}} was added to the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 12, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0551|Sandile}}{{MSP/GO|0552|Krokorok}}{{MSP/GO|0553|Krookodile}}{{MSP/GO|0624|Pawniard}}{{MSP/GO|0625|Bisharp}}{{MSP/GO|0629|Vullaby}}{{MSP/GO|0630|Mandibuzz}}<br /> | {{p|Sandile}}, {{p|Pawniard}}, and {{p|Vullaby}} were added to new 12 km Eggs.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 23, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0077G|Ponyta|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0078G|Rapidash|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0865|Sirfetch'd}}<br /> | Galarian {{p|Ponyta}} was added to Raid Battles and 7 km Eggs and Galarian {{p|Farfetch'd}} was made able to evolve into {{p|Sirfetch'd}}.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 24, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0562G|Yamask|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0867|Runerigus}}<br /> | Galarian Yamask was made available in Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 30, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/GO|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/GO|0678f|Meowstic}}<br /> | {{p|Espurr}} was made available in raids.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 1, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0585S|Deerling}}{{MSP/GO|0585W|Deerling}}{{MSP/GO|0586S|Sawsbuck}}{{MSP/GO|0586W|Sawsbuck}}<br /> | Summer and Winter Form Deerling were made available in the wild with the introduction of Seasons.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 2, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0650|Chespin}}{{MSP/GO|0651|Quilladin}}{{MSP/GO|0652|Chesnaught}}{{MSP/GO|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/GO|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/GO|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/GO|0656|Froakie}}{{MSP/GO|0657|Frogadier}}{{MSP/GO|0658|Greninja}}{{MSP/GO|0659|Bunnelby}}{{MSP/GO|0660|Diggersby}}{{MSP/GO|0661|Fletchling}}{{MSP/GO|0662|Fletchinder}}{{MSP/GO|0663|Talonflame}}{{MSP/GO|0667|Litleo}}{{MSP/GO|0668|Pyroar}}{{MSP/GO|0668f|Pyroar}}{{MSP/GO|0707|Klefki}}{{MSP/GO|0714|Noibat}}{{MSP/GO|0715|Noivern}}<br /> | 19 [[Generation VI]] Pokémon became available - {{p|Klefki}} as a regional exclusive in France.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 19, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0122G|Mr. Mime|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0866|Mr. Rime}}<br /> | Galarian {{p|Mr. Mime}} was made available through paid Special Research and was made available publicly on December 23, 2021.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 22, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0582|Vanillite}}{{MSP/GO|0583|Vanillish}}{{MSP/GO|0584|Vanilluxe}}<br /> | {{p|Vanillite}} was made available in the wild, 5 km Eggs, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 11, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0592|Frillish}}{{MSP/GO|0593|Jellicent}}<br /> | Male {{p|Frillish}} became available as a GO Battle League reward.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 14, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0517|Munna}}{{MSP/GO|0518|Musharna}}<br /> | {{p|Munna}} became available in the wild, 5 km Eggs, and raids.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 1, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0585|Deerling}}{{MSP/GO|0586|Sawsbuck}}{{MSP/GO|0592f|Frillish}}{{MSP/GO|0593f|Jellicent}}<br /> | Spring Form Deerling and female Frillish were added to the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 16, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0602|Tynamo}}{{MSP/GO|0603|Eelektrik}}{{MSP/GO|0604|Eelektross}}{{MSP/GO|0642T|Thundurus}}<br /> | {{p|Tynamo}} became available in the wild, 5 km Eggs, and raids and Therian Forme Thundurus became available in raids until March 30.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 30, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0641T|Tornadus}}<br /> | Therian Forme Tornadus became available in Raid Battles until April 13.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 13, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0645T|Landorus}}{{MSP/GO|0690|Skrelp}}{{MSP/GO|0691|Dragalge}}{{MSP/GO|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/GO|0693|Clawitzer}}<br /> | Therian Forme Landorus became available in raids until April 27 and {{p|Skrelp}} and {{p|Clauncher}} became available in the wild, raids, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 20, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0688|Binacle}}{{MSP/GO|0689|Barbaracle}}<br /> | {{p|Binacle}} became available in the wild, raids, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 4, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0682|Spritzee}}{{MSP/GO|0683|Aromatisse}}{{MSP/GO|0684|Swirlix}}{{MSP/GO|0685|Slurpuff}}{{MSP/GO|0704|Goomy}}{{MSP/GO|0705|Sliggoo}}{{MSP/GO|0706|Goodra}}{{MSP/GO|0716|Xerneas}}<br /> | {{p|Spritzee}}, {{p|Swirlix}}, and {{p|Goomy}} became available in the wild and Field Research, while {{p|Xerneas}} became available in raids until May 17.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 11, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0674|Pancham}}{{MSP/GO|0675|Pangoro}}<br /> | {{p|Pancham}} became available in Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 18, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0717|Yveltal}}<br /> | {{p|Yveltal}} became available in Raid Battles until May 31.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 25, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0700|Sylveon}}<br /> | {{p|Sylveon}} became a possible evolution of {{p|Eevee}}.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 31, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/GO|0620|Mienshao}}<br /> | {{p|Mienfoo}} became available as a GO Battle League reward.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 8, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0079G|Slowpoke|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0080G|Slowbro|Galarian Form}}<br /> | Galarian {{p|Slowpoke}} became available in raids and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 17, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0648|Meloetta}}<br /> | {{p|Meloetta}} became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2021 and was made available publicly on September 21.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 20, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/GO|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/GO|0831|Wooloo}}{{MSP/GO|0832|Dubwool}}{{MSP/GO|0870|Falinks}}{{MSP/GO|0888|Zacian}}<br /> | {{p|Skwovet}}, {{p|Wooloo}}, and {{p|Falinks}} became available in the wild and Field Research, while {{p|Zacian}} became available in raids until August 26.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 26, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0889|Zamazenta}}<br /> | {{p|Zamazenta}} became available in Raid Battles until September 1.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 5, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0720|Hoopa}}<br /> | {{p|Hoopa}} Confined became available through Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 8, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0686|Inkay}}{{MSP/GO|0687|Malamar}}<br /> | {{p|Inkay}} became available in the wild, raids, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 21, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0676|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676St|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676Di|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676De|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676Ma|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676Da|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676La|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676Ka|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676Ph|Furfrou}}<br /> | {{p|Furfrou}} became available in the wild. Its alternate forms (except Heart Trim) debuted alongside the form-changing mechanic, some as regional exclusives.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 1, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0893|Zarude}}<br /> | {{p|Zarude}} became available through Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 15, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0199G|Slowking|Galarian Form}}<br /> | Galarian {{p|Slowking}} became a possible evolution of Galarian Slowpoke.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 22, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/GO|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/GO|0710|Pumpkaboo}}{{MSP/GO|0711|Gourgeist}}<br /> | {{p|Phantump}} and all sizes of {{p|Pumpkaboo}} became available in the wild and raids.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 5, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0702|Dedenne}}<br /> | {{p|Dedenne}} became available in the wild, raids, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 26, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0720U|Hoopa}}<br /> | Hoopa Unbound became a possible form change of Hoopa Confined through Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 7, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0621|Druddigon}}<br /> | {{p|Druddigon}} became available in raids and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 23, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/GO|0713|Avalugg}}<br /> | {{p|Bergmite}} became available in the wild and 7 km Eggs.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 19, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0694|Helioptile}}{{MSP/GO|0695|Heliolisk}}<br /> | {{p|Helioptile}} became available in the wild and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 30, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0100H|Voltorb|Hisuian Form}}<br /> | {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Voltorb}} became available in the wild and Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 10, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0669|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0669Y|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0669B|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0669O|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0669W|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0670|Floette}}{{MSP/GO|0670Y|Floette}}{{MSP/GO|0670B|Floette}}{{MSP/GO|0670O|Floette}}{{MSP/GO|0670W|Floette}}{{MSP/GO|0671|Florges}}{{MSP/GO|0671Y|Florges}}{{MSP/GO|0671B|Florges}}{{MSP/GO|0671O|Florges}}{{MSP/GO|0671W|Florges}}{{MSP/GO|0676He|Furfrou}}<br /> | {{p|Flabébé}} became available in the wild, with some forms as regional exclusives, while Heart Trim became a possible form change of Furfrou.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 18, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0101H|Electrode|Hisuian Form}}<br /> | Hisuian {{p|Electrode}} became a possible evolution of Hisuian Voltorb.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 1, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0722|Rowlet}}{{MSP/GO|0723|Dartrix}}{{MSP/GO|0724|Decidueye}}{{MSP/GO|0725|Litten}}{{MSP/GO|0726|Torracat}}{{MSP/GO|0727|Incineroar}}{{MSP/GO|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/GO|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/GO|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/GO|0731|Pikipek}}{{MSP/GO|0732|Trumbeak}}{{MSP/GO|0733|Toucannon}}{{MSP/GO|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/GO|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/GO|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/GO|0745Md|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/GO|0745Mn|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/GO|0764|Comfey}}{{MSP/GO|0782|Jangmo-o}}{{MSP/GO|0783|Hakamo-o}}{{MSP/GO|0784|Kommo-o}}{{MSP/GO|0785|Tapu Koko}}<br /> | 21 [[Generation VII]] Pokémon became available, with {{p|Rockruff}} in Raid Battles until March 22 and 10 km Eggs, {{p|Comfey}} as a regional exclusive in Hawaii, and {{p|Tapu Koko}} in Raid Battles until March 15.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 15, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0741|Oricorio|Baile Style}}{{MSP/GO|0741Po|Oricorio|Pom-Pom Style}}{{MSP/GO|0741Pa|Oricorio|Pa'u Style}}{{MSP/GO|0741Se|Oricorio|Sensu Style}}<br /> | {{p|Oricorio}} became available in the wild and Field Research, with each form as a regional exclusive.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 22, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0753|Fomantis}}{{MSP/GO|0754|Lurantis}}{{MSP/GO|0786|Tapu Lele}}<br /> | {{p|Fomantis}} became available in the wild and Field Research, while {{p|Tapu Lele}} became available in Raid Battles until April 5.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 3, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0757|Salandit}}{{MSP/GO|0758|Salazzle}}<br /> | {{p|Salandit}} became available in 12 km Eggs.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 12, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0787|Tapu Bulu}}<br /> | {{p|Tapu Bulu}} became available in Raid Battles until April 26.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 20, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0765|Oranguru}}<br /> | {{p|Oranguru}} became available in the wild and 7 km Eggs.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 23, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0759|Stufful}}{{MSP/GO|0760|Bewear}}<br /> | {{p|Stufful}} debuted in the April 2022 [[Community Day]].<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 10, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0788|Tapu Fini}}<br /> | {{p|Tapu Fini}} became available in Raid Battles until June 1.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 12, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0751|Dewpider}}{{MSP/GO|0752|Araquanid}}<br /> | {{p|Dewpider}} became available in the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 4, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0492|Shaymin}}<br /> | Land Forme {{p|Shaymin}} became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 5, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0793|Nihilego}}<br /> | {{p|Nihilego}} became available in Raid Battles for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 7, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0696|Tyrunt}}{{MSP/GO|0697|Tyrantrum}}{{MSP/GO|0698|Amaura}}{{MSP/GO|0699|Aurorus}}<br /> | {{p|Tyrunt}} and {{p|Amaura}} became available in 7 km Eggs and Field Research, and in the wild on June 12.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 16, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0767|Wimpod}}{{MSP/GO|0768|Golisopod}}<br /> | {{p|Wimpod}} became available in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 1, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0479L|Rotom}}{{MSP/GO|0492S|Shaymin}}{{MSP/GO|0795|Pheromosa}}<br /> | Mow Rotom became available through GO Snapshot and Sky Forme Shaymin and {{p|Pheromosa}} became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 22, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0794|Buzzwole}}<br /> | {{p|Buzzwole}} became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 25, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0144G|Articuno}}{{MSP/GO|0145G|Zapdos}}{{MSP/GO|0146G|Moltres}}<br /> | Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres became available through Daily Adventure Incense.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 27, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0058H|Growlithe}}{{MSP/GO|0059H|Arcanine}}{{MSP/GO|0211H|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/GO|0215H|Sneasel}}{{MSP/GO|0903|Sneasler}}{{MSP/GO|0904|Overqwil}}<br /> | Hisuian {{p|Growlithe}} and {{p|Sneasel}} became available in 7 km Eggs, while Hisuian {{p|Qwilfish}} became available in the wild and 7 km Eggs.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 31, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0628H|Braviary}}<br /> | Hisuian {{p|Braviary}} became available in Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 5, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0796|Xurkitree}}<br /> | {{p|Xurkitree}} became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 10, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0736|Grubbin}}{{MSP/GO|0737|Charjabug}}{{MSP/GO|0738|Vikavolt}}<br /> | {{p|Grubbin}} became available in the wild and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 1, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0789|Cosmog}}<br /> | {{p|Cosmog}} became available through Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 13, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0797|Celesteela}}{{MSP/GO|0798|Kartana}}<br /> | {{p|Celesteela}} and {{p|Kartana}} became available in Raid Battles until September 27.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 16, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0777|Togedemaru}}<br /> | {{p|Togedemaru}} became available in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 27, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0747|Mareanie}}{{MSP/GO|0748|Toxapex}}<br /> | {{p|Mareanie}} became available in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 5, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0790|Cosmoem}}<br /> | {{p|Cosmoem}} became a possible evolution of Cosmog.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 14, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0755|Morelull}}{{MSP/GO|0756|Shiinotic}}<br /> | {{p|Morelull}} became available in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 25, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0570|Zorua}}{{MSP/GO|0571|Zoroark}}<br /> | {{p|Zorua}} became available, disguised as the player's Buddy Pokémon. Due to a glitch, the release was suspended for time zones west of GMT+13&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticHelp/status/1584821087157862401 Tweet by Niantic Support (@NianticHelp).] Posted on October 25, 2022.&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticHelp/status/1584821088231604225 Tweet by Niantic Support (@NianticHelp).] Posted on October 25, 2022.&lt;/ref&gt; until October 28.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 8, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0799|Guzzlord}}<br /> | {{p|Guzzlord}} became available in Raid Battles until November 23.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 12, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0901|Ursaluna}}<br /> | {{p|Ursaluna}} became a possible evolution of {{p|Ursaring}}.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 23, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0791|Solgaleo}}{{MSP/GO|0792|Lunala}}<br /> | {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}} became possible evolutions of Cosmoem.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 6, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0739|Crabrawler}}{{MSP/GO|0740|Crabominable}}<br /> | {{p|Crabrawler}} became available in the wild and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 10, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0647|Keldeo}}<br /> | {{p|Keldeo}} became available through paid Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 15, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0664|Scatterbug}}{{MSP/GO|0665|Spewpa}}{{MSP/GO|0666|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Arc|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Con|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Ele|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Gar|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Hig|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Icy|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Jun|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Mar|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Mod|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Mon|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Oce|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Pol|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Riv|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666San|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Sav|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Sun|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Tun|Vivillon}}<br /> | {{p|Scatterbug}} became available through the Vivillon Collector feature.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 24, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0713H|Avalugg}}<br /> | Hisuian {{p|Avalugg}} became available in Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 7, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0352|Kecleon}}<br /> | {{p|Kecleon}} became available following {{p|Chespin}} [[Community Day]], hiding on top of [[PokéStop]]s.<br /> <br /> At this point, all [[Generation III]] Pokémon have been released.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 27, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0999|Gimmighoul}}{{MSP/GO|1000|Gholdengo}}<br /> | {{p|Gimmighoul}} became available via sending postcards from Pokémon GO to [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]. {{p|Gholdengo}} also became available as a possible evolution of Gimmighoul with 999 [[Gimmighoul Coin]]s.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 1, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0701|Hawlucha}}<br /> | {{p|Hawlucha}} became available as a regional exclusive in Mexico.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 8, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0779|Bruxish}}<br /> | {{p|Bruxish}} became available in the wild and in Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 11, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0895|Regidrago}}<br /> | {{p|Regidrago}} became available in Elite Raids for the day.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 9, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0894|Regieleki}}<br /> | {{p|Regieleki}} will become available in Elite Raids for the day.<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Transformations===<br /> :''See also: [[Mega Evolution (GO)]]''<br /> <br /> The ability to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] certain species of Pokémon was added on August 27, 2020, and is available by collecting that Pokémon's [[Mega Energy]]. [[Primal Reversion]] was added on February 18, 2023, and is activated similarly to Mega Evolution, in which Primal Energy must be collected.<br /> <br /> The following Pokémon transformations are currently available:<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytl|5px}}; width:80px&quot; | Date<br /> ! Mega Evolution<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Notes<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 27, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0003M|Venusaur}}{{MSP/GO|0006MX|Charizard}}{{MSP/GO|0006MY|Charizard}}{{MSP/GO|0009M|Blastoise}}{{MSP/GO|0015M|Beedrill}}<br /> | Initial release.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 18, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0018M|Pidgeot}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Pidgeot}} was released after the Mega Battle Challenge.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 29, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0229M|Houndoom}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Houndoom}} was also released after the Mega Battle Challenge.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 24, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0094M|Gengar}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Gengar}} was released for the Halloween event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 1, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0460M|Abomasnow}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Abomasnow}} was released.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 18, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0181M|Ampharos}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Ampharos}} was released.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 9, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0130M|Gyarados}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Gyarados}} was released for the Lunar New Year event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 16, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0310M|Manectric}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Manectric}} was released for the Charge Up event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | April 4, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0428M|Lopunny}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Lopunny}} was released for the Spring into Spring event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 15, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0334M|Altaria}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Altaria}} was released following {{p|Swablu}} [[Community Day]].<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 8, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0080M|Slowbro}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Slowbro}} was released.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 22, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0359M|Absol}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Absol}} was released for the Halloween event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 1, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0208M|Steelix}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Steelix}} was released at the beginning of the Season of Heritage.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 7, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0142M|Aerodactyl}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Aerodactyl}} was released for the Mountains of Power event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 29, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0115M|Kangaskhan}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}} was released for the A Mega Moment event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 3, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0380M|Latias}}{{MSP/GO|0381M|Latios}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} were released for the Pokémon Air Adventures event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 10, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0212M|Scizor}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Scizor}} was released for the Bug Out! 2022 event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sept 6, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0065M|Alakazam}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Alakazam}} was released for the Psychic Spectacular 2022 event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sept 16, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0306M|Aggron}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Aggron}} was released for the Test Your Mettle event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 20, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0354M|Banette}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Banette}} was released for the first part of the Halloween 2022 event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 3, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0254M|Sceptile}}{{MSP/GO|0257M|Blaziken}}{{MSP/GO|0260M|Swampert}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Sceptile}}, {{p|Blaziken}}, and {{p|Swampert}} were released during the Hoenn Mega Raid Day.&lt;ref&gt;[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/hoennmegaraidday/ Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Swampert debut in Heading to Hoenn Mega Raid Day (Pokémon GO website)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 15, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0362M|Glalie}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Glalie}} was released for the Winter Holiday Part 1 event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 10, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0373M|Salamence}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Salamence}} was released for the Twinkling Fantasy event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 8, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0282M|Gardevoir}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Gardevoir}} was released for the Valentine's Day event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 18, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0382P|Kyogre}}{{MSP/GO|0383P|Groudon}}<br /> | Primal {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} were released for Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 8, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0308M|Medicham}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Medicham}} was released for the Festival of Colors event.<br /> |}<br /> <br /> The following Mega Evolutions have yet to be released:<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytl|5px}}; | Mega Evolution<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0127M|Pinsir}}{{MSP/GO|0150MX|Mewtwo}}{{MSP/GO|0150MY|Mewtwo}}{{MSP/GO|0214M|Heracross}}{{MSP/GO|0248M|Tyranitar}}{{MSP/GO|0302M|Sableye}}{{MSP/GO|0303M|Mawile}}{{MSP/GO|0319M|Sharpedo}}{{MSP/GO|0323M|Camerupt}}{{MSP/GO|0376M|Metagross}}{{MSP/GO|0384M|Rayquaza}}{{MSP/GO|0445M|Garchomp}}{{MSP/GO|0448M|Lucario}}{{MSP/GO|0475M|Gallade}}{{MSP/GO|0531M|Audino}}{{MSP/GO|0719M|Diancie}}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Region-exclusive Pokémon===<br /> Certain Pokémon are exclusive to certain regions in the world. These Pokémon may hatch from 5 km Eggs obtained in their respective regions since September 2019. Some of these Pokémon have been made available in other regions during [[List of events (GO)#Local events|special events]]. The territories described below are generally limited to broad descriptions, sacrificing precise accuracy. Many community-sourced maps can be found that show these boundaries in much greater detail, such as [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1KjoIIZLc42Vhtq750dcJbhPLePlTTmwB this].<br /> <br /> The following list has been divided based on the type of regional exclusivity. {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} were originally region-exclusive Pokémon prior to February 10, 2018.<br /> <br /> {| width=850px class=&quot;roundy mw-collapsible mw-collapsed&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#FFF&quot;<br /> ! width=270px style=&quot;{{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Region<br /> ! width=200px | Pokémon<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Notes<br /> |- style=background:#CCC<br /> | colspan=&quot;3&quot; | '''Set 1'''<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | East Asia<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0083|Farfetch'd}}<br /> |<br /> * Between November 25 and 27, 2017, Farfetch'd appeared all over the world.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Australia and Papua New Guinea<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0115|Kangaskhan}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Europe<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0122|Mr. Mime}}{{MSP/GO|0439|Mime Jr.}}<br /> |<br /> * Mime Jr. can only be hatched from {{pkmn|Egg}}s obtained in Europe.<br /> ** During the {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} event held on November 16 to 21, 2021, Mime Jr. could be obtained worldwide from 7&amp;nbsp;km Eggs.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | United States, southern Canada, and parts of northern Mexico{{tt|*|Between 29° and 52° N}}<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0128|Tauros}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mexico, Central and South America{{tt|*|South of 29° N}}<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0214|Heracross}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | West, Central, and South Asia<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0324|Torkoal}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Africa and Middle East<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0357|Tropius}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Certain islands east of Australia{{tt|*|including New Zealand, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and others to the east}}<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0369|Relicanth}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Alaska, Canada, and Asian Russia{{tt|*|North of 52° N}}<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0417|Pachirisu}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#CCC<br /> | colspan=&quot;3&quot; | '''Set 2'''<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Europe and Asia-Pacific<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0313|Volbeat}}{{MSP/GO|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/GO|0539|Sawk}}{{MSP/GO|0631|Heatmor}}<br /> | rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |<br /> * Volbeat and Illumise appeared all over the world from April 21 to 27, 2020, from February 14 to 18, 2021, and from February 10 to 14, 2022.<br /> * Zangoose and Seviper:<br /> ** Zangoose switched with Seviper on January 5, 2018.<br /> ** Zangoose and Seviper appeared all over the world from April 13 to 18, 2021.<br /> * Heatmor switched with Durant on December 1, 2020.<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Americas, Africa, and Middle East<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0314|Illumise}}{{MSP/GO|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/GO|0538|Throh}}{{MSP/GO|0632|Durant}}<br /> |- style=background:#CCC<br /> | colspan=&quot;3&quot; | '''Set 3'''<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Western Hemisphere<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0337|Lunatone}}{{MSP/GO|0422|Shellos|West Sea}}{{MSP/GO|0550B|Basculin|Blue-Striped Form}}<br /> | rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |<br /> * Lunatone and Solrock:<br /> ** Lunatone and Solrock's locations differ prior to June 23, 2020. From January 23 to June 21, 2018, and from March 19, 2019, to June 23, 2020, Lunatone was exclusive to Europe and Asia-Pacific regions, while Solrock was exclusive to the Americas, Africa, and Middle East.<br /> ** Lunatone switched with Solrock on June 21, 2018, March 19, 2019, June 23, 2020, June 20, 2021, and June 30, 2022.<br /> ** Lunatone and Solrock appeared all over the world during the following events:<br /> *** Summer Solstice 2020: June 21 to 22, 2020<br /> *** Enigma Week: August 7 to 14, 2020<br /> *** Summer Solstice 2021: June 17 to 20, 2021<br /> *** [[Pokémon TCG]] Crossover: June 16 to 30, 2022<br /> *** Lunatone and Solrock Event: August 27 to September 1, 2022 (unannounced)<br /> * Both forms of Basculin appeared all over the world from August 6 to 17, 2021.<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Eastern Hemisphere<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0338|Solrock}}{{MSP/GO|0422E|Shellos|East Sea}}{{MSP/GO|0550|Basculin|Red-Striped Form}}<br /> |- style=background:#CCC<br /> | colspan=&quot;3&quot; | '''Set 4'''<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Asia-Pacific<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0480|Uxie}}{{MSP/GO|0511|Pansage}}{{MSP/GO|0669B|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0676St|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0741Se|Oricorio|Sensu Style}}<br /> |<br /> * {{p|Pansage}} appeared all over the world from August 10 to 16, 2022.<br /> * {{form|Furfrou|Star Trim}} {{p|Furfrou}} is available as an exclusive form-change.<br /> * Australia has {{form|Oricorio|Pa'u Style}} {{p|Oricorio}}. However, due to an error, for a few hours at release on March 14, 2022, {{form|Oricorio|Sensu Style}} {{p|Oricorio}} was also temporarily available in Australia as a [[Field Research]] reward.<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Europe, Middle East, and Africa<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0481|Mesprit}}{{MSP/GO|0513|Pansear}}{{MSP/GO|0669|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0676Di|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0741|Oricorio|Baile Style}}<br /> |<br /> * {{p|Pansear}} appeared all over the world from July 6 to 12, 2022.<br /> * {{form|Furfrou|Diamond Trim}} {{p|Furfrou}} is available as an exclusive form-change.<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Americas and Greenland<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0482|Azelf}}{{MSP/GO|0515|Panpour}}{{MSP/GO|0669Y|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0676De|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0741Po|Oricorio|Pom-Pom Style}}<br /> |<br /> * {{p|Panpour}} appeared all over the world from July 27 to August 2, 2022.<br /> * {{form|Furfrou|Debutante Trim}} {{p|Furfrou}} is available as an exclusive form-change.<br /> |- style=background:#CCC<br /> | colspan=&quot;3&quot; | '''Set 5'''<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Northern Hemisphere<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0798|Kartana}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Southern Hemisphere<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0441|Chatot}}{{MSP/GO|0797|Celesteela}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#CCC<br /> | colspan=&quot;3&quot; | '''Special Regions'''<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Tropics{{tt|*|within ~50 kilometers of coasts between 31° N and 26° S, except in the Atlantic Ocean where the southern reach is 5° S}}<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0222|Corsola}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Southeastern United States and the northern Bahamas<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0455|Carnivine}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Southern United States, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0556|Maractus}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Egypt, Greece, and Israel<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0561|Sigilyph}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Northeastern United States<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0626|Bouffalant}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | France<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0676La|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0707|Klefki}}<br /> |<br /> * {{form|Furfrou|La Reine Trim}} {{p|Furfrou}} is available as an exclusive form-change.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Japan<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0676Ka|Furfrou}}<br /> |<br /> * {{form|Furfrou|Kabuki Trim}} {{p|Furfrou}} is available as an exclusive form-change.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Egypt<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0676Ph|Furfrou}}<br /> |<br /> * {{form|Furfrou|Pharaoh Trim}} {{p|Furfrou}} is available as an exclusive form-change.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | African, Asian, Pacific and Caribbean islands, and Australia<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0741Pa|Oricorio|Pa'u Style}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Hawaii<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0764|Comfey}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | Mexico<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0701|Hawlucha}}<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Legendary and Mythical Pokémon and Ultra Beasts===<br /> Most [[Legendary Pokémon]] and [[Ultra Beast]]s have only been released for strictly limited periods in {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s. Several have had repeat appearances in later raids or as {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} encounters. {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, and {{p|Regigigas}} originally appeared in special EX Raids. EX Raid Passes grant players the ability to participate in an EX Raid and are distributed on a semi-random basis to players who have recently completed a Raid at the Gym where the EX Raid would take place.<br /> <br /> {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}} have been available in the wild, in their respective regions, as a very rare spawn since April 30, 2019.<br /> <br /> The [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, {{p|Victini}}, {{p|Keldeo}}, {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Hoopa}}, and {{p|Zarude}} have been made available as rewards for completing their respective [[Special Research]] tasks. {{p|Meltan}}, which can be evolved into {{p|Melmetal}}, can be spawned using the [[Mystery Box]].<br /> <br /> The following lists all Legendary and Mythical Pokémon and Ultra Beasts that have been made available in Raid Battles.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy mw-collapsible mw-collapsed&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:auto&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#FFF&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Pokémon<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}};&quot; | Raid dates<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Research dates<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0144|Articuno}}<br /> | Jul 22 - 31, 2017&lt;br&gt;Jul 7, 2018{{tt|*|Rescheduled to Aug 4, 2018 in Japan only}}[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 13 - 20, 2018&lt;br&gt;Sep 18 - 25, 2020&lt;br&gt;Feb 20 - Mar 1, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jul 1 - 7, 2022 || Jun 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 2018 - Feb 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov - Dec 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0145|Zapdos}}<br /> | Aug 7 - Sep 1, 2017&lt;br&gt;Jul 21, 2018[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 13 - 20, 2018&lt;br&gt;Sep 25 - Oct 2, 2020&lt;br&gt;Feb 20 - Mar 1, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jul 7 - 14, 2022 || May 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 2018 - Feb 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov - Dec 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0146|Moltres}}<br /> | Jul 31, 2017 - Aug 7, 2017&lt;br&gt;Sep 8, 2018[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 13 - 20, 2018&lt;br&gt;Oct 2 - 9, 2020&lt;br&gt;Feb 20 - Mar 1, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jul 14 - 22, 2022 || Apr 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 2018 - Feb 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov - Dec 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Mewtwo}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0150|Mewtwo}}<br /> | Sep 20 - Oct 23, 2018&lt;br&gt;Sep 16 - 23, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Feb 20 - Mar 1, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jul 16 - 23, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jun 16 - Jul 1, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Armored {{p|Mewtwo}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0150A|Mewtwo}}<br /> | Jul 10 - 31, 2019&lt;br&gt;Feb 25 - Mar 2, 2020 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Raikou}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0243|Raikou}}<br /> | Sep 1, 2017 - Nov 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotated with Entei and Suicune on Sep 30 and Oct 31}}&lt;br&gt;Jun 29, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 2 - 9, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jan 31 - Feb 4, 2021 || Aug 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 2018 - Apr 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Entei}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0244|Entei}}<br /> | Sep 1, 2017 - Nov 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotated with Raikou and Suicune on Sep 30 and Oct 31}}&lt;br&gt;Jul 14, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 2 - 9, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jan 26 - 31, 2021 || Sep 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 2018 - Apr 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Suicune}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0245|Suicune}}<br /> | Sep 1, 2017 - Nov 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotated with Raikou and Entei on Sep 30 and Oct 31}}&lt;br&gt;Aug 17, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 2 - 9, 2019&lt;br&gt;Feb 4 - 9, 2021 || Oct 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 2018 - Apr 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Lugia}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0249|Lugia}}<br /> | Jul 22 - 24, 2017&lt;br&gt;Mar 16 - Apr 2, 2018[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jul 14 - 15, 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 14 - 17, 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 20 - 23, 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov 5 - 16, 2020&lt;br&gt;Sep 1 - 14, 2021&lt;br&gt;Mar 28 - Apr 11, 2023 || Jan - Jun 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Ho-Oh}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0250|Ho-Oh}}<br /> | Nov 27 - Dec 14, 2017&lt;br&gt;May 19 - Jun 7, 2018[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Aug 24 - 27, 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 14 - 17, 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 20 - 23, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jul 3 - 6, 2020&lt;br&gt;Jan 1 - 5, 2021&lt;br&gt;Mar 8 - 21, 2023 || Jan - Jun 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Regirock}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0377|Regirock}}<br /> | Sep 13 - 30, 2018&lt;br&gt;Nov 1 - 4, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Dec 12 - 13, 2020&lt;br&gt;Jun 1 - 17, 2021&lt;br&gt;Feb 1 - 9, 2022&lt;br&gt;Feb 15 - 22, 2023 || Mar - Apr 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Regice}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0378|Regice}}<br /> | Jul 19 - Aug 16, 2018&lt;br&gt;Nov 1 - 4, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Dec 26 - 27, 2020&lt;br&gt;Jun 1 - 17, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jan 24 - Feb 1, 2022&lt;br&gt;Jan 18 - 25, 2023 || Mar - Apr 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Registeel}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0379|Registeel}}<br /> | Jun 21 - Jul 19, 2018&lt;br&gt;Nov 1 - 4, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Mar 10 - 12, 2020&lt;br&gt;Dec 19 - 20, 2020&lt;br&gt;Jun 1 - 17, 2021&lt;br&gt;Feb 9 - 16, 2022&lt;br&gt;Feb 1 - 8, 2023 || Mar - Apr 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Latias}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0380|Latias}}<br /> | Apr 2 - Jun 7, 2018&lt;br&gt;Feb 22 - Mar 1, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jan 24 - 27, 2020&lt;br&gt;Jun 12 - 15, 2020&lt;br&gt;Feb 9 - 20, 2021 || May - Aug 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Latios}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0381|Latios}}<br /> | Apr 2 - Jun 7, 2018&lt;br&gt;Apr 15 - 22, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jan 24 - 27, 2020&lt;br&gt;Jun 12 - 15, 2020&lt;br&gt;Feb 9 - 20, 2021 || May - Aug 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Kyogre}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0382|Kyogre}}<br /> | Jan 12 - Feb 9, 2018&lt;br&gt;Feb 23 - Mar 5, 2018&lt;br&gt;Jun 7 - 22, 2018[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jan 15 - 29, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jun 18 - 27, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jan 19 - 26, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jun 1 - 7, 2022 || Jul - Aug 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov - Dec 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Groudon}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0383|Groudon}}<br /> | Dec 15, 2017 - Jan 16, 2018&lt;br&gt;Feb 23 - Mar 5, 2018&lt;br&gt;Jan 15 - 29, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Apr 29 - May 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jun 27 - Jul 10, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jan 19 - 26, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jun 7 - 16, 2022 || Jul - Aug 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov - Dec 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Rayquaza}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0384|Rayquaza}}<br /> | Jan 12 - Mar 16, 2018&lt;br&gt;Mar 15 - 18, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jul 31 - Sep 2, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jul 31 - Aug 7, 2020&lt;br&gt;Mar 27 - 28, 2021&lt;br&gt;Feb 22 - Mar 1, 2023 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Normal Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386|Deoxys}}<br /> | Sep 9 - 16, 2019&lt;br&gt;Aug 7 - 14, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Feb 16 - 19, 2022&lt;br&gt;Sep 1 - 13, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Attack Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386A|Deoxys}}<br /> | Sep 9 - 16, 2019&lt;br&gt;Feb 19 - 22, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 1 - 13, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Defense Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386D|Deoxys}}<br /> | Sep 9 - 16, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jul 1 - 16, 2021&lt;br&gt;Feb 22 - 25, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 1 - 13, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Speed Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386S|Deoxys}}<br /> | Sep 9 - 16, 2019&lt;br&gt;Feb 25 - Mar 1, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 1 - 13, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Uxie}}{{tt|*|Asia-Pacific exclusive}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0480|Uxie}}<br /> | May 2 - 27, 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov 24 - Dec 1, 2020&lt;br&gt;Sep 14 - Oct 1, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Mesprit}}{{tt|*|Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India exclusive}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0481|Mesprit}}<br /> | May 2 - 27, 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov 24 - Dec 1, 2020&lt;br&gt;Sep 14 - Oct 1, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Azelf}}{{tt|*|The Americas and Greenland exclusive}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0482|Azelf}}<br /> | May 2 - 27, 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov 24 - Dec 1, 2020&lt;br&gt;Sep 14 - Oct 1, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Dialga}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0483|Dialga}}<br /> | Mar 1 - 28, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jul 23 - Aug 6, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jul 22 - 31, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Palkia}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0484|Palkia}}<br /> | Jan 29 - Feb 28, 2019&lt;br&gt;Aug 6 - 20, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jul 31 - Aug 10, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Heatran}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0485|Heatran}}<br /> | Dec 18, 2018 - Jan 15, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jan 7 - Feb 4, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Aug 21 - Sep 10, 2020&lt;br&gt;Jan 12 - 19, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jan 7 - 15, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Regigigas}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0486|Regigigas}}<br /> | Jun 17 - Jul 1, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Giratina}}&lt;br&gt;(Altered Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0487|Giratina}}<br /> | Oct 23 - Nov 20, 2018&lt;br&gt;Mar 28 - Apr 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;Sep 23 - Oct 17, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Mar 13 - 16, 2020&lt;br&gt;May 5 - 12, 2020&lt;br&gt;Oct 12 - 22, 2021&lt;br&gt;Oct 20 - 27, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Giratina}}&lt;br&gt;(Origin Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0487O|Giratina}}<br /> | Apr 2 - 29, 2019&lt;br&gt;Oct 9 - 23, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Oct 27 - Nov 8, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Cresselia}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0488|Cresselia}}<br /> | Nov 20 - Dec 18, 2018&lt;br&gt;May 27 - Jun 18, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Mar 10 - 12, 2020&lt;br&gt;Sep 10 - 18, 2020&lt;br&gt;Nov 16 - Dec 1, 2021 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Darkrai}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0491|Darkrai}}<br /> | Oct 17 - Nov 1, 2019&lt;br&gt;Mar 6 - 9, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Apr 28 - May 5, 2020&lt;br&gt;Oct 23 - Nov 3, 2020&lt;br&gt;Oct 22 - Nov 5, 2021 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Cobalion}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0638|Cobalion}}<br /> | Nov 4 - 26, 2019&lt;br&gt;Mar 17 - 31, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Nov 16 - 24, 2020&lt;br&gt;Nov 5 - 16, 2021&lt;br&gt;Dec 15 - 23, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Terrakion}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0639|Terrakion}}<br /> | Nov 26 - Dec 17, 2019&lt;br&gt;May 19 - 26, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Nov 16 - 24, 2020&lt;br&gt;Nov 5 - 16, 2021&lt;br&gt;Dec 8 - 15, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Virizion}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0640|Virizion}}<br /> | Dec 17, 2019 - Jan 7, 2020&lt;br&gt;May 12 - 19, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Nov 16 - 24, 2020&lt;br&gt;Nov 5 - 16, 2021&lt;br&gt;Dec 1 - 8, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Tornadus}}&lt;br&gt;(Incarnate Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0641|Tornadus}}<br /> | Feb 4 - 25, 2020&lt;br&gt;Mar 6 - 11, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Apr 27 - May 4, 2021&lt;br&gt;Mar 1 - 8, 2023 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Tornadus}}&lt;br&gt;(Therian Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0641T|Tornadus}}<br /> | Mar 30 - Apr 13, 2021&lt;br&gt;Mar 15 - 22, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Thundurus}}&lt;br&gt;(Incarnate Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0642|Thundurus}}<br /> | Mar 2 - 31, 2020&lt;br&gt;Mar 11 - 16, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Apr 27 - May 4, 2021&lt;br&gt;Mar 21 - 28, 2023 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Thundurus}}&lt;br&gt;(Therian Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0642T|Thundurus}}<br /> | Mar 16 - 30, 2021&lt;br&gt;Apr 5 - 12, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Reshiram}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0643|Reshiram}}<br /> | May 26 - Jun 16, 2020&lt;br&gt;Dec 1 - 16, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jan 1 - 10, 2023 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Zekrom}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0644|Zekrom}}<br /> | Jun 16 - Jul 7, 2020&lt;br&gt;Dec 1 - 16, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jan 10 - 18, 2023 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Landorus}}&lt;br&gt;(Incarnate Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0645|Landorus}}<br /> | Mar 31 - Apr 28, 2020&lt;br&gt;Mar 1 - 6, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Apr 27 - May 4, 2021&lt;br&gt;Apr 11 - 17, 2023 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Landorus}}&lt;br&gt;(Therian Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0645T|Landorus}}<br /> | Apr 13 - 27, 2021&lt;br&gt;Apr 26 - May 3, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Kyurem}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0646|Kyurem}}<br /> | Jul 7 - 31, 2020&lt;br&gt;Dec 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021&lt;br&gt;Dec 16, 2021 - Jan 7, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Dec 23, 2022 - Jan 1, 2023 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Genesect}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0649|Genesect}}<br /> | Aug 14 - 21, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jan 5 - 12, 2021 (Burn Drive)&lt;br&gt;Oct 1 - 12, 2021 (Douse Drive)&lt;br&gt;Jan 15 - 24, 2022 (Shock Drive)&lt;br&gt;Aug 10 - 18, 2022 (Chill Drive) || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Xerneas}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0716|Xerneas}}<br /> | May 4 - 17, 2021&lt;br&gt;Oct 8 - 20, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Yveltal}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0717|Yveltal}}<br /> | May 18 - 31, 2021&lt;br&gt;Sep 27 - Oct 8, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Tapu Koko}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0785|Tapu Koko}}<br /> | Mar 1 - 15, 2022&lt;br&gt;May 25 - Jun 1, 2022&lt;br&gt;Jan 23 - Feb 1, 2023[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Tapu Lele}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0786|Tapu Lele}}<br /> | Mar 22 - Apr 5, 2022&lt;br&gt;May 25 - Jun 1, 2022&lt;br&gt;Feb 8 - 15, 2023[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Tapu Bulu}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0787|Tapu Bulu}}<br /> | Apr 12 - 26, 2022&lt;br&gt;May 25 - Jun 1, 2022&lt;br&gt;Apr 17 - May 2, 2023[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Tapu Fini}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0788|Tapu Fini}}<br /> | May 10 - Jun 1, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Nihilego}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0793|Nihilego}}<br /> | Jun 5, 2022&lt;br&gt;Aug 27, 2022&lt;br&gt;Nov 23 - Dec 1, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Buzzwole}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0794|Buzzwole}}<br /> | Aug 27, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Pheromosa}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0795|Pheromosa}}<br /> | Aug 27, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Xurkitree}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0796|Xurkitree}}<br /> | Aug 27, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Celesteela}}{{tt|*|Southern hemisphere exclusive}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0797|Celesteela}}<br /> | Sep 13 - 27, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Kartana}}{{tt|*|Northern hemisphere exclusive}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0798|Kartana}}<br /> | Sep 13 - 27, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Guzzlord}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0799|Guzzlord}}<br /> | Nov 8 - 23, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Zacian}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0888|Zacian}}<br /> | Aug 20 - 26, 2021&lt;br&gt;Aug 18 - 31, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Zamazenta}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0889|Zamazenta}}<br /> | Aug 26 - Sep 1, 2021&lt;br&gt;Aug 18 - 31, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#FFF&quot;<br /> ! colspan=4 | EX Raids<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Mewtwo}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0150|Mewtwo}}<br /> | Aug 14, 2017 - Sep 20, 2018&lt;br&gt;Sep 25 - Nov 12, 2019 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Normal Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386|Deoxys}}<br /> | Oct 1, 2018 - Jan 4, 2019 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Attack Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386A|Deoxys}}<br /> | Dec 18, 2018 - Mar 24, 2019 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Defense Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386D|Deoxys}}<br /> | Mar 25 - Jun 23, 2019 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Speed Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386S|Deoxys}}<br /> | Jun 28 - Sep 25, 2019 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Regigigas}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0486|Regigigas}}<br /> | Nov 18, 2019 - Mar 13, 2020 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#FFF&quot;<br /> ! colspan=4 | Elite Raids<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Hoopa}} Unbound<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0720U|Hoopa}}<br /> | Oct 16, 2022&lt;br&gt;Nov 13, 2022&lt;br&gt;Dec 10, 2022<br /> | &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Regieleki}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0894|Regieleki}}<br /> | Apr 9, 2023<br /> | &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | {{p|Regidrago}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0895|Regidrago}}<br /> | Mar 11, 2023<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; | &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Special availability===<br /> Some species, outside of special events, neither appear in the wild nor evolve from Pokémon that do. Instead, these Pokémon can only be encountered through other methods. In addition to the following list, all [[baby Pokémon]] have always been exclusively obtained from hatching Eggs. {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, {{p|Meowth}}, and {{p|Grimer}}; {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Zigzagoon}}, and {{p|Darumaka}}; and {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Growlithe}} and {{p|Sneasel}} can normally only be obtained from hatching Eggs, but some have had expanded availability during special events.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy mw-collapsible mw-collapsed&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:auto&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#FFF&quot;<br /> ! rowspan=&quot;2&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Family<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}};&quot; | Pokémon<br /> ! rowspan=&quot;2&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Encounter method<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#FFF; background-color:#{{blue color light}};&quot;<br /> ! Encounter<br /> ! Evolution only<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Raichu}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0026A|Raichu|Alolan Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} (September 2020)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Ponyta}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0077G|Ponyta|Galarian Form}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0078G|Rapidash|Galarian Form}}<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> * {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} (May 2021)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Marowak}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0105A|Marowak|Alolan Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * GO Fest 2020<br /> * {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} (April 2022)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Weezing}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0110G|Weezing|Galarian Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * GO Fest 2022<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0144G|Articuno|Galarian Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * [[Incense (GO)|Daily Adventure Incense]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0145G|Zapdos|Galarian Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * [[Incense (GO)|Daily Adventure Incense]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0146G|Moltres|Galarian Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * [[Incense (GO)|Daily Adventure Incense]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Smeargle}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0235|Smeargle}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * Surprise encounter via [[GO Snapshot]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Shedinja}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0292|Shedinja}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} (November 2018, October 2020)<br /> * ''{{DL|Timed Research|Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn}}''<br /> * ''{{DL|Special Research|Misunderstood Mischief}}''<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Mawile}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0303|Mawile}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> * Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} [[Arlo]] ({{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}) (February 3 - July 10, 2020; July 26, 2020)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Spinda}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0327|Spinda}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * [[Field Research]]<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}} (During the ''[[Collection Challenge#Hoenn Collection Challenge|Hoenn Collection Challenge]]'' between January 19, 2021, and January 24, 2021)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Kecleon}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0352|Kecleon}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * Hiding on [[PokéStop]]s<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Absol}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0359|Absol}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> * Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} {{OBP|Sierra|GO}} ({{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}) (December 24, 2019 - February 3, 2020)<br /> * [[Incense (GO)|Daily Adventure Incense]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Shinx}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0403|Shinx}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/GO|0405|Luxray}}<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} (May 2020)<br /> * Shinx [[Community Day]] (November 21, 2021)<br /> * Team GO Rocket grunts<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Cherubi}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0420|Cherubi}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * Spawned via [[Mossy Lure Module]]<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Spiritomb}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0442|Spiritomb}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * ''{{DL|Special Research|A Spooky Message}}''<br /> * ''{{DL|Special Research|A Spooky Message 2019}}''<br /> * ''{{DL|Special Research|A Spooky Message Unmasked}}[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]<br /> * [[Field Research]] (October 23 - November 3, 2020; October 2021)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Timburr}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0532|Timburr}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0533|Gurdurr}}{{MSP/GO|0534|Conkeldurr}}<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Scraggy}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0559|Scraggy}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0560|Scrafty}}<br /> |<br /> * [[GO Battle League]] reward<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> * {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} (August 2020)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Frillish}}{{male}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0592|Frillish}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0593|Jellicent}}<br /> |<br /> * [[GO Battle League]] reward<br /> * {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} (April 2021)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Klink}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0599|Klink}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0600|Klang}}{{MSP/GO|0601|Klinklang}}<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Mienfoo}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0619|Mienfoo}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0620|Mienshao}}<br /> |<br /> * [[GO Battle League]] reward<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Druddigon}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0621|Druddigon}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Braviary}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0628H|Braviary|Hisuian Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Scatterbug}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0664|Scatterbug}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0665|Spewpa}}{{MSP/GO|0666|Vivillon}}<br /> |<br /> * Vivillon Collector feature<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Pancham}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0674|Pancham}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0675|Pangoro}}<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Avalugg}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0713H|Avalugg|Hisuian Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Rockruff}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0744|Rockruff}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0745Md|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/GO|0745Mn|Lycanroc}}<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> * [[Incense (GO)|Daily Adventure Incense]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | {{p|Salandit}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0757|Salandit}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0758|Salazzle}}<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; |<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Event-induced availability===<br /> The player may choose from the three [[Kanto]] [[starter Pokémon]] at the beginning of the game: {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}}. If the player walks away from the starter Pokémon four times, {{p|Pikachu}} will also appear as a possible starter Pokémon. These Pokémon may also be found in the wild later on.<br /> <br /> It is normally random whether {{p|Eevee}} will [[evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Flareon}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, or {{p|Jolteon}}. However, if Eevee walks at least 10 km as the [[Buddy Pokémon]] and is then evolved while it is still the Buddy Pokémon, it will evolve into {{p|Espeon}} during the [[Time|day]] or {{p|Umbreon}} during the [[Time|night]]. Additionally, the [[Mossy Lure Module]] and [[Glacial Lure Module]] can be used to cause Eevee to evolve into {{p|Leafeon}} or {{p|Glaceon}}, respectively. Finally, gaining seventy hearts as the Buddy Pokémon causes its evolution into {{p|Sylveon}}. It is also possible to force Eevee's evolution into a specific Pokémon if it is given a certain [[nickname]]:&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/4t0cpo/psa_how_to_force_your_eevee_to_evolve_into_your/ PSA - How to force your Eevee to evolve into your choice of Eeveelution! : pokemongo]&lt;/ref&gt; &quot;Sparky&quot; for Jolteon, &quot;Rainer&quot; for Vaporeon, &quot;Pyro&quot; for Flareon (the names of the [[Eevee brothers]] in the [[Pokémon anime]]), &quot;Sakura&quot; for Espeon, &quot;Tamao&quot; for Umbreon (two of the [[Kimono Girl]]s in the anime), &quot;Linnea&quot; for Leafeon, &quot;Rea&quot; for Glaceon, and &quot;Kira&quot; for Sylveon (three of the [[Eevee users]]). These nicknames override all other factors in determining evolution; however, each nickname can only influence evolution once per player.<br /> <br /> Certain real-world events will occasionally cause Pokémon to appear in the wild that are usually locked to a specific method, such as having region- or Raid-exclusive Pokémon appearing regularly in the wild.<br /> <br /> During certain conventions or other events, specific letters of {{p|Unown}} may be made available at a greatly increased rate in the vicinity of the event. The letters made available spell out something related to the event, such as C, H, I, A, G, and O for Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago.<br /> <br /> During some special events, featured Pokémon may be caught wearing a commemorative costume. For example, {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Pichu}} may be caught or hatched wearing [[Pikachu variants#Pokémon GO|a special hat]], and {{p|Raichu}} will retain the hat upon evolution. During the {{p|Squirtle}} [[Community Day]] on July 8, 2018, Sunglasses Squirtle based on the [[Squirtle Squad]] from the anime was made available through Field Research; {{p|Wartortle}} and {{p|Blastoise}} will both retain the glasses on evolution. During the Valentine's Day 2019 event, a {{p|Spinda}} based on the heart-spotted one from ''[[AG057|Going for a Spinda]]'' could be obtained from Field Research. For Pokémon Day 2019, an {{p|Eevee}} with a hat was added, similarly to Pikachu; it retains the hat upon evolution.<br /> <br /> :''See also: [[List of Pokémon with form differences (GO)]], [[Event Pokémon (GO)]]''<br /> <br /> Since September 2018, certain Pokémon have been made available in 7 km Eggs as part of an event, including regional- and Raid-exclusive Pokémon such as {{p|Tauros}} and {{p|Absol}}, respectively.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> {{pokelist}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Pokémon GO]]</div>

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<p>FireDragons52: /* List of Pokémon by date */</p> <hr /> <div>This is a list of Pokémon available in [[Pokémon GO]].<br /> <br /> ==List of Pokémon by date==<br /> Every [[generation]] of Pokémon, is represented in [[Pokémon GO]] — the entirety of Generations {{gen|I}} to {{gen|III}}, the vast majority of Generations {{gen|IV}} to {{gen|VI}}, a good amount of {{gen|VII}}, and a select few from Generations {{gen|VIII}} and {{gen|IX}}. From the first six generations, the following Pokémon species and forms have yet to become available:<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytl|5px}}; width:40px&quot; | Generation<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Pokémon<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{sinnoh color}}; color: #fff&quot; | IV<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0479|Rotom}}{{MSP/GO|0479O|Rotom}}{{MSP/GO|0479R|Rotom}}{{MSP/GO|0479F|Rotom}}{{MSP/GO|0483O|Origin Forme Dialga}}{{MSP/GO|0484O|Origin Forme Palkia}}{{MSP/GO|0489|Phione}}{{MSP/GO|0490|Manaphy}}{{MSP/GO|0493|Arceus}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{unova color}}; color: #fff&quot; | V<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0555Z|Darmanitan}}{{MSP/GO|0636|Larvesta}}{{MSP/GO|0637|Volcarona}}{{MSP/GO|0646W|Kyurem}}{{MSP/GO|0646B|Kyurem}}{{MSP/GO|0647R|Keldeo}}{{MSP/GO|0648P|Meloetta}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{kalos color}}; color: #fff&quot; | VI<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0658A|Ash-Greninja}}{{MSP/GO|0666Fan|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Pok|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0672|Skiddo}}{{MSP/GO|0673|Gogoat}}{{MSP/GO|0679|Honedge}}{{MSP/GO|0680|Doublade}}{{MSP/GO|0681|Aegislash}}{{MSP/GO|0703|Carbink}}{{MSP/GO|0718|Zygarde}}{{MSP/GO|0718T|10% Forme Zygarde}}{{MSP/GO|0718C|Complete Forme Zygarde}}{{MSP/GO|0719|Diancie}}{{MSP/GO|0721|Volcanion}}<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}; background-color: #{{alola color}}; color: #fff&quot; | VII<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}};&quot; | {{MSP/GO|0742|Cutiefly}}{{MSP/GO|0743|Ribombee}}{{MSP/GO|0745Du|Dusk Form Lycanroc}}{{MSP/GO|0746|Wishiwashi}}{{MSP/GO|0746Sc|Wishiwashi School}}{{MSP/GO|0749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/GO|0750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/GO|0761|Bounsweet}}{{MSP/GO|0762|Steenee}}{{MSP/GO|0763|Tsareena}}{{MSP/GO|0766|Passimian}}{{MSP/GO|0769|Sandygast}}{{MSP/GO|0770|Palossand}}{{MSP/GO|0771|Pyukumuku}}{{MSP/GO|0772|Type: Null}}{{MSP/GO|0773|Silvally}}{{MSP/GO|0774|Minior}}{{MSP/GO|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/GO|0776|Turtonator}}{{MSP/GO|0778|Mimikyu}}{{MSP/GO|0780|Drampa}}{{MSP/GO|0781|Dhelmise}}{{MSP/GO|0800|Necrozma}}{{MSP/GO|0800DM|Dusk Mane Necrozma}}{{MSP/GO|0800DW|Dawn Wings Necrozma}}{{MSP/GO|0800U|Ultra Necrozma}}{{MSP/GO|0801|Magearna}}{{MSP/GO|0802|Marshardow}}{{MSP/GO|0803|Poipole}}{{MSP/GO|0804|Naganadel}}{{MSP/GO|0805|Stakataka}}{{MSP/GO|0806|Blacephalon}}{{MSP/GO|0807|Zeraora}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> &lt;!-- |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}; background-color: #{{galar color}}; color: #fff&quot; | VIII<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}};&quot; | --&gt;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> Out of all the Pokémon that also have certain [[regional form]]s, the following have yet to be made available:<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytl|5px}}; width:40px&quot; | Generation<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Pokémon<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{kanto color}}; color: #fff&quot; | I<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0128PC|Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed)}}{{MSP/GO|0128PB|Paldean Tauros (Blaze Breed)}}{{MSP/GO|0128PA|Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed)}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{johto color}}; color: #fff&quot; | II<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0157H|Hisuian Typhlosion}}{{MSP/GO|0194P|Paldean Wooper}}{{MSP/GO|0222G|Galarian Corsola}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{unova color}}; color: #fff&quot; | V<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0503H|Hisuian Samurott}}{{MSP/GO|0549H|Hisuian Lilligant}}{{MSP/GO|0550W|White-Striped Basculin}}{{MSP/GO|0555GZ|Darmanitan}}{{MSP/GO|0570H|Hisuian Zorua}}{{MSP/GO|0571H|Hisuian Zoroark}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{kalos color}}; color: #fff&quot; | VI<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0705H|Hisuian Sliggoo}}{{MSP/GO|0706H|Hisuian Goodra}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}; background-color: #{{alola color}}; color: #fff&quot; | VII<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}};&quot; | {{MSP/GO|0724H|Hisuian Decidueye}}<br /> |}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytl|5px}}; width:80px&quot; | Date<br /> ! Pokémon<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Notes<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 6, 2016<br /> | All Generation I Pokémon except {{p|Ditto}}, [[Legendary Pokémon]] and {{p|Mew}}<br /> | Initial release.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 23, 2016<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0132|Ditto}}<br /> | {{p|Ditto}} became available, appearing disguised as {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Zubat}}, or {{p|Magikarp}}. Ditto also became able to appear disguised as various other Pokémon since then.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 12, 2016<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0172|Pichu}}{{MSP/GO|0173|Cleffa}}{{MSP/GO|0174|Igglybuff}}{{MSP/GO|0175|Togepi}}{{MSP/GO|0176|Togetic}}{{MSP/GO|0238|Smoochum}}{{MSP/GO|0239|Elekid}}{{MSP/GO|0240|Magby}}<br /> | Generation II [[baby Pokémon]] (besides {{p|Tyrogue}}) became available, exclusively from {{pkmn|Egg}}s.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 16, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0152|Chikorita}}{{MSP/GO|0153|Bayleef}}{{MSP/GO|0154|Meganium}}{{MSP/GO|0155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP/GO|0156|Quilava}}{{MSP/GO|0157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP/GO|0158|Totodile}}{{MSP/GO|0159|Croconaw}}{{MSP/GO|0160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP/GO|0161|Sentret}}{{MSP/GO|0162|Furret}}{{MSP/GO|0163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP/GO|0164|Noctowl}}{{MSP/GO|0165|Ledyba}}{{MSP/GO|0166|Ledian}}{{MSP/GO|0167|Spinarak}}{{MSP/GO|0168|Ariados}}{{MSP/GO|0169|Crobat}}{{MSP/GO|0170|Chinchou}}{{MSP/GO|0171|Lanturn}}{{MSP/GO|0177|Natu}}{{MSP/GO|0178|Xatu}}{{MSP/GO|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/GO|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/GO|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/GO|0182|Bellossom}}{{MSP/GO|0183|Marill}}{{MSP/GO|0184|Azumarill}}{{MSP/GO|0185|Sudowoodo}}{{MSP/GO|0186|Politoed}}{{MSP/GO|0187|Hoppip}}{{MSP/GO|0188|Skiploom}}{{MSP/GO|0189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP/GO|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/GO|0191|Sunkern}}{{MSP/GO|0192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/GO|0193|Yanma}}{{MSP/GO|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/GO|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/GO|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/GO|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/GO|0198|Murkrow}}{{MSP/GO|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/GO|0200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP/GO|0201|Unown}}{{MSP/GO|0202|Wobbuffet}}{{MSP/GO|0203|Girafarig}}{{MSP/GO|0204|Pineco}}{{MSP/GO|0205|Forretress}}{{MSP/GO|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/GO|0207|Gligar}}{{MSP/GO|0208|Steelix}}{{MSP/GO|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/GO|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/GO|0211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/GO|0212|Scizor}}{{MSP/GO|0213|Shuckle}}{{MSP/GO|0214|Heracross}}{{MSP/GO|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/GO|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/GO|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/GO|0218|Slugma}}{{MSP/GO|0219|Magcargo}}{{MSP/GO|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/GO|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/GO|0222|Corsola}}{{MSP/GO|0223|Remoraid}}{{MSP/GO|0224|Octillery}}{{MSP/GO|0226|Mantine}}{{MSP/GO|0227|Skarmory}}{{MSP/GO|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/GO|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/GO|0230|Kingdra}}{{MSP/GO|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/GO|0232|Donphan}}{{MSP/GO|0233|Porygon2}}{{MSP/GO|0234|Stantler}}{{MSP/GO|0236|Tyrogue}}{{MSP/GO|0237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/GO|0241|Miltank}}{{MSP/GO|0242|Blissey}}{{MSP/GO|0246|Larvitar}}{{MSP/GO|0247|Pupitar}}{{MSP/GO|0248|Tyranitar}}<br /> | Most remaining [[Generation II]] Pokémon became available, except {{p|Delibird}} and {{p|Smeargle}}. This included allowing [[Generation I]] Pokémon that have [[Generation II]] [[List of cross-generational evolution families|cross-generational evolutions]] to evolve into those Pokémon and {{p|Togetic}} now appearing in the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 22, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0144|Articuno}}{{MSP/GO|0249|Lugia}}<br /> | [[Legendary Pokémon]] were first made available through {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s. {{p|Articuno}} was first available in Raid Battles from July 22 to 31.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 31, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0146|Moltres}}<br /> | {{p|Moltres}} was first available in Raid Battles from July 31 to August 7.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 7, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0145|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}} was first available in Raid Battles from August 7 to 14.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 14, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0150|Mewtwo}}<br /> | The first {{p|Mewtwo}} {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}} occurred at the Pokémon GO Stadium event. Mewtwo was subsequently available in field tests and full EX Raid Battles. Mewtwo was made available through normal raids on September 20, 2018.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 31, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0243|Raikou}}{{MSP/GO|0244|Entei}}{{MSP/GO|0245|Suicune}}<br /> | {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}} became available through Raid Battles in (respectively) the Americas, Europe and Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region from August 31 to September 30. On September 30, they then migrated to the preceding region. On October 31, they migrated a final time, until their availability ended on November 30.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 20, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0302|Sableye}}{{MSP/GO|0353|Shuppet}}{{MSP/GO|0354|Banette}}{{MSP/GO|0355|Duskull}}{{MSP/GO|0356|Dusclops}}<br /> | The [[Generation III]] {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon became available, in conjunction with the Halloween 2017 event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 28, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0250|Ho-Oh}}<br /> | {{p|Ho-Oh}} became available through Raid Battles after the successful Global Catch Challenge, lasting until December 14.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 8, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0252|Treecko}}{{MSP/GO|0253|Grovyle}}{{MSP/GO|0254|Sceptile}}{{MSP/GO|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/GO|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/GO|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/GO|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/GO|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/GO|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/GO|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/GO|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/GO|0263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/GO|0264|Linoone}}{{MSP/GO|0265|Wurmple}}{{MSP/GO|0266|Silcoon}}{{MSP/GO|0267|Beautifly}}{{MSP/GO|0268|Cascoon}}{{MSP/GO|0269|Dustox}}{{MSP/GO|0273|Seedot}}{{MSP/GO|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/GO|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/GO|0280|Ralts}}{{MSP/GO|0281|Kirlia}}{{MSP/GO|0282|Gardevoir}}{{MSP/GO|0285|Shroomish}}{{MSP/GO|0286|Breloom}}{{MSP/GO|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/GO|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/GO|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/GO|0296|Makuhita}}{{MSP/GO|0297|Hariyama}}{{MSP/GO|0298|Azurill}}{{MSP/GO|0300|Skitty}}{{MSP/GO|0301|Delcatty}}{{MSP/GO|0303|Mawile}}{{MSP/GO|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/GO|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/GO|0309|Electrike}}{{MSP/GO|0310|Manectric}}{{MSP/GO|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/GO|0312|Minun}}{{MSP/GO|0315|Roselia}}{{MSP/GO|0316|Gulpin}}{{MSP/GO|0317|Swalot}}{{MSP/GO|0325|Spoink}}{{MSP/GO|0326|Grumpig}}{{MSP/GO|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/GO|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/GO|0359|Absol}}{{MSP/GO|0360|Wynaut}}<br /> | 50 Generation III Pokémon became available. {{p|Mawile}} and {{p|Absol}} were only available through Raid Battles.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/7iijxb/the_official_50_gen_3_list/ The Official 50 Gen 3 list : TheSilphRoad]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 15, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0383|Groudon}}<br /> | {{p|Groudon}} became available through Raid Battles, lasting until January 15, 2018.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 21, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0225|Delibird}}{{MSP/GO|0270|Lotad}}{{MSP/GO|0271|Lombre}}{{MSP/GO|0272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP/GO|0318|Carvanha}}{{MSP/GO|0319|Sharpedo}}{{MSP/GO|0320|Wailmer}}{{MSP/GO|0321|Wailord}}{{MSP/GO|0339|Barboach}}{{MSP/GO|0340|Whiscash}}{{MSP/GO|0341|Corphish}}{{MSP/GO|0342|Crawdaunt}}{{MSP/GO|0349|Feebas}}{{MSP/GO|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/GO|0361|Snorunt}}{{MSP/GO|0362|Glalie}}{{MSP/GO|0363|Spheal}}{{MSP/GO|0364|Sealeo}}{{MSP/GO|0365|Walrein}}{{MSP/GO|0369|Relicanth}}{{MSP/GO|0370|Luvdisc}}<br /> | 20 additional Generation III Pokémon became available.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/7lh0hz/generation_3_pokemon_release_status_wild_nest/ Generation 3 pokemon release status (wild, nest,...) : TheSilphRoad]&lt;/ref&gt; {{p|Delibird}} became available exclusively during the Holiday 2017 event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 12, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0382|Kyogre}}<br /> | {{p|Kyogre}} became available through Raid Battles, lasting until February 15, 2018.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 23, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0293|Whismur}}{{MSP/GO|0294|Loudred}}{{MSP/GO|0295|Exploud}}{{MSP/GO|0299|Nosepass}}{{MSP/GO|0304|Aron}}{{MSP/GO|0305|Lairon}}{{MSP/GO|0306|Aggron}}{{MSP/GO|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/GO|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/GO|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/GO|0328|Trapinch}}{{MSP/GO|0329|Vibrava}}{{MSP/GO|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/GO|0331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/GO|0332|Cacturne}}{{MSP/GO|0337|Lunatone}}{{MSP/GO|0338|Solrock}}{{MSP/GO|0343|Baltoy}}{{MSP/GO|0344|Claydol}}{{MSP/GO|0345|Lileep}}{{MSP/GO|0346|Cradily}}{{MSP/GO|0347|Anorith}}{{MSP/GO|0348|Armaldo}}<br /> | 23 additional Generation III Pokémon became available.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 9, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0276|Taillow}}{{MSP/GO|0277|Swellow}}{{MSP/GO|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/GO|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/GO|0283|Surskit}}{{MSP/GO|0284|Masquerain}}{{MSP/GO|0313|Volbeat}}{{MSP/GO|0314|Illumise}}{{MSP/GO|0333|Swablu}}{{MSP/GO|0334|Altaria}}{{MSP/GO|0351|Castform}}{{MSP/GO|0351H|Castform}}{{MSP/GO|0351R|Castform}}{{MSP/GO|0351S|Castform}}{{MSP/GO|0357|Tropius}}{{MSP/GO|0358|Chimecho}}{{MSP/GO|0371|Bagon}}{{MSP/GO|0372|Shelgon}}{{MSP/GO|0373|Salamence}}{{MSP/GO|0374|Beldum}}{{MSP/GO|0375|Metang}}{{MSP/GO|0376|Metagross}}{{MSP/GO|0384|Rayquaza}}<br /> | 20 additional Generation III Pokémon became available.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 27, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0151|Mew}}<br /> | {{p|Mew}} became available through the [[Special Research]] mode that was activated alongside [[Field Research]] on the same day.<br /> <br /> At this point, all [[Generation I]] Pokémon have been released.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 2, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0380|Latias}}{{MSP/GO|0381|Latios}}<br /> | {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} became available through Raid Battles. Latias was available in Europe, Asia, and Australia while Latios could be found in North America, South America, and Africa. They switched locations on May 8 and were available until June 5.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 30, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0103A|Exeggutor|Alolan Form}}<br /> | {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Exeggutor}} became available.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 21, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0019A|Rattata|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0020A|Raticate|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0027A|Sandshrew|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0028A|Sandslash|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0037A|Vulpix|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0038A|Ninetales|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0052A|Meowth|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0053A|Persian|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0088A|Grimer|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0089A|Muk|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0379|Registeel}}<br /> | {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Grimer}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, and {{p|Sandshrew}} lines became available through special 7 km Eggs obtained via Gifts. Alolan {{p|Rattata}} and {{p|Raticate}} became catchable in the wild on June 23.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/8t7plx/alolan_rattata_appearing_on_my_sightings/ Alolan Rattata appearing on my sightings! : TheSilphRoad]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 14, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0050A|Diglett|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0051A|Dugtrio|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0074A|Geodude|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0075A|Graveler|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0076A|Golem|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0251|Celebi}}<br /> | {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Geodude}} were made available temporarily to catch in the wild and were exclusive to 7 km Eggs from July 19. {{p|Celebi}} became available through [[Special Research]] at Pokémon GO Fest 2018 and was added worldwide on August 20.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 19, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0026A|Raichu|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0105A|Marowak|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0378|Regice}}<br /> | {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Marowak}} became available through {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 1, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0327|Spinda}}<br /> | {{p|Spinda}} became available through [[Field Research]].<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 13, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0377|Regirock}}<br /> | {{p|Regirock}} became available in Raid Battles until September 30.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 21, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386|Deoxys}}<br /> | Normal Forme {{p|Deoxys}} became available in EX Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 16, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/GO|0388|Grotle}}{{MSP/GO|0389|Torterra}}{{MSP/GO|0390|Chimchar}}{{MSP/GO|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/GO|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/GO|0393|Piplup}}{{MSP/GO|0394|Prinplup}}{{MSP/GO|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/GO|0396|Starly}}{{MSP/GO|0397|Staravia}}{{MSP/GO|0398|Staraptor}}{{MSP/GO|0399|Bidoof}}{{MSP/GO|0400|Bibarel}}{{MSP/GO|0401|Kricketot}}{{MSP/GO|0402|Kricketune}}{{MSP/GO|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/GO|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/GO|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/GO|0417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP/GO|0427|Buneary}}{{MSP/GO|0428|Lopunny}}{{MSP/GO|0441|Chatot}}{{MSP/GO|0447|Riolu}}{{MSP/GO|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/GO|0455|Carnivine}}<br /> | 26 [[Generation IV]] Pokémon became available.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/9osjy5/updated_list_of_26_available_gen_iv_pokémon/ Updated list of 26 available Gen IV Pokémon, including shinies and egg and raid exclusives : TheSilphRoad]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 23, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0425|Drifloon}}{{MSP/GO|0426|Drifblim}}{{MSP/GO|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/GO|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/GO|0442|Spiritomb}}{{MSP/GO|0487|Giratina}}<br /> | 6 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. {{p|Spiritomb}} could be obtained in a [[Special Research]] while Altered Forme {{p|Giratina}} was made available in Raid Battles until November 20.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 1, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0290|Nincada}}{{MSP/GO|0291|Ninjask}}{{MSP/GO|0292|Shedinja}}<br /> | {{p|Nincada}} is available exclusively through [[Field Research]], and {{p|Shedinja}} through {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}}.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 6, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0406|Budew}}{{MSP/GO|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/GO|0419|Floatzel}}<br /> | {{p|Budew}} became available in Eggs and {{p|Buizel}} in the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 14, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0407|Roserade}}{{MSP/GO|0429|Mismagius}}{{MSP/GO|0430|Honchkrow}}{{MSP/GO|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/GO|0464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP/GO|0466|Electivire}}{{MSP/GO|0467|Magmortar}}{{MSP/GO|0468|Togekiss}}{{MSP/GO|0472|Gliscor}}{{MSP/GO|0474|Porygon-Z}}{{MSP/GO|0477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP/GO|0808|Meltan}}{{MSP/GO|0809|Melmetal}}<br /> | 11 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available, all of which are the evolved forms of earlier generation Pokémon, and require a [[Sinnoh Stone]] to evolve them. {{p|Meltan}} is also made available via the [[Mystery Box]] or through [[Special Research]], and can evolve into {{p|Melmetal}} with {{candy|Meltan}}400.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 20, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0488|Cresselia}}<br /> | {{p|Cresselia}} became available in Raid Battles until December 18.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 18, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386A|Deoxys}}{{MSP/GO|0433|Chingling}}{{MSP/GO|0436|Bronzor}}{{MSP/GO|0437|Bronzong}}{{MSP/GO|0446|Munchlax}}{{MSP/GO|0451|Skorupi}}{{MSP/GO|0452|Drapion}}{{MSP/GO|0453|Croagunk}}{{MSP/GO|0454|Toxicroak}}&lt;b&gt;{{MSP/GO|0456|Finneon}}{{MSP/GO|0457|Lumineon}}{{MSP/GO|0458|Mantyke}}{{MSP/GO|0459|Snover}}{{MSP/GO|0460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP/GO|0485|Heatran}}<br /> | 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. {{p|Chingling}}, {{p|Munchlax}}, and {{p|Mantyke}} became available in 7 km Eggs, {{p|Heatran}} became available in Raid Battles until January 15, 2019, and Attack Forme Deoxys was added to EX Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 30, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0484|Palkia}}<br /> | {{p|Palkia}} became available in Raid Battles until February 28.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 1, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0408|Cranidos}}{{MSP/GO|0409|Rampardos}}{{MSP/GO|0410|Shieldon}}{{MSP/GO|0411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP/GO|0415|Combee}}{{MSP/GO|0416|Vespiquen}}{{MSP/GO|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/GO|0431|Glameow}}{{MSP/GO|0432|Purugly}}{{MSP/GO|0438|Bonsly}}{{MSP/GO|0463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP/GO|0465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP/GO|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/GO|0475|Gallade}}{{MSP/GO|0478|Froslass}}<br /> | 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. {{p|Ambipom}}, {{p|Lickilicky}}, {{p|Tangrowth}}, {{p|Yanmega}}, {{p|Gallade}} and {{p|Froslass}} are the evolved forms of earlier generation Pokémon, and require a [[Sinnoh Stone]] to be obtained.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 13, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0440|Happiny}}<br /> | {{p|Happiny}} became available through 7 km Eggs, in conjunction with Valentine's Day 2019.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 15, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0473|Mamoswine}}<br /> | {{p|Mamoswine}} became available as part of the {{p|Swinub}} [[Community Day]] by evolving {{p|Piloswine}} with a [[Sinnoh Stone]].<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 23, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0366|Clamperl}}{{MSP/GO|0367|Huntail}}{{MSP/GO|0368|Gorebyss}}<br /> | The {{p|Clamperl}} line became available through Limited Research and later in the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 25, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0235|Smeargle}}<br /> | {{p|Smeargle}} became available through surprise encounters via the [[GO Snapshot]] feature.<br /> <br /> At this point, all [[Generation II]] Pokémon have been released.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 1, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0483|Dialga}}<br /> | {{p|Dialga}} became available in Raid Battles until March 28.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 25, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386D|Deoxys}}<br /> | Defense Forme Deoxys became available in EX Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 2, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0487O|Giratina}}<br /> | Origin Forme Giratina became available in Raid Battles until April 29.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 29, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0422|Shellos}}{{MSP/GO|0422E|Shellos}}{{MSP/GO|0423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/GO|0423E|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/GO|0480|Uxie}}{{MSP/GO|0481|Mesprit}}{{MSP/GO|0482|Azelf}}<br /> | {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}} became available in the wild, and later in Raid Battles. {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}} were also accidentally made available in the wild for about 30 minutes.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 17, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0412|Burmy}}{{MSP/GO|0412G|Burmy}}{{MSP/GO|0412S|Burmy}}{{MSP/GO|0413|Wormadam}}{{MSP/GO|0413G|Wormadam}}{{MSP/GO|0413S|Wormadam}}{{MSP/GO|0414|Mothim}}{{MSP/GO|0420|Cherubi}}{{MSP/GO|0421|Cherrim}}{{MSP/GO|0421S|Cherrim}}{{MSP/GO|0443|Gible}}{{MSP/GO|0444|Gabite}}{{MSP/GO|0445|Garchomp}}{{MSP/GO|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/GO|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/GO|0462|Magnezone}}{{MSP/GO|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/GO|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/GO|0476|Probopass}}<br /> | 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. {{p|Magnezone}}, {{p|Leafeon}}, {{p|Glaceon}} and {{p|Probopass}} were new evolutions of old Pokémon, available through new types of [[Lure Module]]. Additionally, Shellos and Gastrodon were formally and permanently added, with their forms becoming region-exclusive several hours after initial release.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 13, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0385|Jirachi}}<br /> | {{p|Jirachi}} became available through [[Special Research]] at Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Chicago and later Dortmund and Yokohama.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 28, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386S|Deoxys}}<br /> | Speed Forme Deoxys became available in EX Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 16, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0495|Snivy}}{{MSP/GO|0496|Servine}}{{MSP/GO|0497|Serperior}}{{MSP/GO|0498|Tepig}}{{MSP/GO|0499|Pignite}}{{MSP/GO|0500|Emboar}}{{MSP/GO|0501|Oshawott}}{{MSP/GO|0502|Dewott}}{{MSP/GO|0503|Samurott}}{{MSP/GO|0504|Patrat}}{{MSP/GO|0505|Watchog}}{{MSP/GO|0506|Lillipup}}{{MSP/GO|0507|Herdier}}{{MSP/GO|0508|Stoutland}}{{MSP/GO|0509|Purrloin}}{{MSP/GO|0510|Liepard}}{{MSP/GO|0511|Pansage}}{{MSP/GO|0512|Simisage}}{{MSP/GO|0513|Pansear}}{{MSP/GO|0514|Simisear}}{{MSP/GO|0515|Panpour}}{{MSP/GO|0516|Simipour}}{{MSP/GO|0519|Pidove}}{{MSP/GO|0520|Tranquill}}{{MSP/GO|0521|Unfezant}}{{MSP/GO|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/GO|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/GO|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/GO|0530|Excadrill}}{{MSP/GO|0590|Foongus}}{{MSP/GO|0591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP/GO|0597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP/GO|0598|Ferrothorn}}{{MSP/GO|0599|Klink}}{{MSP/GO|0600|Klang}}{{MSP/GO|0601|Klinklang}}{{MSP/GO|0607|Litwick}}{{MSP/GO|0608|Lampent}}{{MSP/GO|0609|Chandelure}}{{MSP/GO|0622|Golett}}{{MSP/GO|0623|Golurk}}{{MSP/GO|0631|Heatmor}}{{MSP/GO|0632|Durant}}{{MSP/GO|0633|Deino}}{{MSP/GO|0634|Zweilous}}{{MSP/GO|0635|Hydreigon}}<br /> | 46 [[Generation V]] Pokémon became available.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 26, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0439|Mime Jr.}}<br /> | {{p|Mime Jr.}} became available to hatch from 5 km Eggs in Europe.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 17, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0491|Darkrai}}{{MSP/GO|0562|Yamask}}{{MSP/GO|0563|Cofagrigus}}<br /> | {{p|Darkrai}} became available in Raid Battles until November 1. {{p|Yamask}} became available exclusively during Halloween 2019.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 2, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0486|Regigigas}}<br /> | {{p|Regigigas}} became available through a paid, limited-time Special Research event and later in EX Raid Battles on November 18.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 4, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0638|Cobalion}}<br /> | {{p|Cobalion}} became available in Raid Battles until November 26.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 16, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0110G|Weezing|Galarian Form}}<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Weezing}} became available in Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 26, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0639|Terrakion}}<br /> | {{p|Terrakion}} became available in Raid Battles until December 17.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 17, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0640|Virizion}}<br /> | {{p|Virizion}} became available in Raid Battles until January 7, 2020.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 24, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/GO|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/GO|0615|Cryogonal}}<br /> | The families of {{p|Cubchoo}} and {{p|Cryogonal}} became available in the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 10, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0524|Roggenrola}}{{MSP/GO|0525|Boldore}}{{MSP/GO|0526|Gigalith}}{{MSP/GO|0532|Timburr}}{{MSP/GO|0533|Gurdurr}}{{MSP/GO|0534|Conkeldurr}}{{MSP/GO|0535|Tympole}}{{MSP/GO|0536|Palpitoad}}{{MSP/GO|0537|Seismitoad}}{{MSP/GO|0538|Throh}}{{MSP/GO|0539|Sawk}}{{MSP/GO|0543|Venipede}}{{MSP/GO|0544|Whirlipede}}{{MSP/GO|0545|Scolipede}}{{MSP/GO|0550|Basculin|Red-Striped Form}}{{MSP/GO|0550B|Basculin|Blue-Striped Form}}{{MSP/GO|0556|Maractus}}{{MSP/GO|0557|Dwebble}}{{MSP/GO|0558|Crustle}}{{MSP/GO|0561|Sigilyph}}{{MSP/GO|0564|Tirtouga}}{{MSP/GO|0565|Carracosta}}{{MSP/GO|0566|Archen}}{{MSP/GO|0567|Archeops}}{{MSP/GO|0568|Trubbish}}{{MSP/GO|0569|Garbodor}}{{MSP/GO|0588|Karrablast}}{{MSP/GO|0589|Escavalier}}{{MSP/GO|0595|Joltik}}{{MSP/GO|0596|Galvantula}}{{MSP/GO|0610|Axew}}{{MSP/GO|0611|Fraxure}}{{MSP/GO|0612|Haxorus}}{{MSP/GO|0616|Shelmet}}{{MSP/GO|0617|Accelgor}}<br /> | 34 additional Generation V Pokémon became available.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 24, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0554|Darumaka}}{{MSP/GO|0555|Darmanitan}}<br /> | The {{p|Darumaka}} family became available in 7 km Eggs during the Lunar New Year 2020 event and became available in the wild and in 10 km Eggs afterwards.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 29, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0559|Scraggy}}{{MSP/GO|0560|Scrafty}}<br /> | {{p|Scraggy}} became available as a [[GO Battle League]] reward.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 1, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0527|Woobat}}{{MSP/GO|0528|Swoobat}}<br /> | {{p|Woobat}} became available through Research Breakthroughs until March 1 and in the wild after the Buddy Up event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 2, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/GO|0573|Cinccino}}<br /> | {{p|Minccino}} became available in 5 km Eggs and through Limited Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 4, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0641|Tornadus}}<br /> | Incarnate Forme {{p|Tornadus}} became available in Raid Battles until February 25.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 14, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0531|Audino}}{{MSP/GO|0594|Alomomola}}<br /> | {{p|Audino}} and {{p|Alomomola}} became available in the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 2, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0642|Thundurus}}<br /> | Incarnate Forme {{p|Thundurus}} became available in Raid Battles until March 31.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 13, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0627|Rufflet}}{{MSP/GO|0628|Braviary}}<br /> | {{p|Rufflet}} became available as a GO Battle League reward.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 20, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0649|Genesect}}<br /> | {{p|Genesect}} became available through a paid, limited-time Special Research event. It was later added to general Special Research and was available in Raid Battles from August 14 to 21.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 27, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0574|Gothita}}{{MSP/GO|0575|Gothorita}}{{MSP/GO|0576|Gothitelle}}{{MSP/GO|0577|Solosis}}{{MSP/GO|0578|Duosion}}{{MSP/GO|0579|Reuniclus}}<br /> | {{p|Gothita}} and {{p|Solosis}} became available in the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 31, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0645|Landorus}}<br /> | Incarnate Forme {{p|Landorus}} became available in Raid Battles until April 28 and as a GO Battle League reward.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 1, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0618|Stunfisk}}<br /> | {{p|Stunfisk}} became available in the wild and as a Field Research reward.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 26, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0643|Reshiram}}<br /> | {{p|Reshiram}} became available in Raid Battles until June 16.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 3, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0052G|Meowth|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0263G|Zigzagoon|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0264G|Linoone|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0554G|Darumaka|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0555G|Darmanitan|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0618G|Stunfisk|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0862|Obstagoon}}{{MSP/GO|0863|Perrserker}}<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} Meowth, Zigzagoon, and Darumaka became available in 7 km Eggs, and Galarian Stunfisk became available in Raid Battles, in the wild and in Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 16, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0644|Zekrom}}<br /> | {{p|Zekrom}} became available in Raid Battles until July 7.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 17, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0083G|Farfetch'd|Galarian Form}}<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Farfetch'd}} became available in the wild worldwide.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 3, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/GO|0581|Swanna}}<br /> | {{p|Ducklett}} became available in the wild, in 5 km Eggs, and in Timed Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 7, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0646|Kyurem}}<br /> | {{p|Kyurem}} became available in Raid Battles until July 31.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 17, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0548|Petilil}}{{MSP/GO|0549|Lilligant}}<br /> | {{p|Petilil}} became available in the wild, in 5 km Eggs, and in Timed Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 25, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0479W|Rotom}}<br /> | {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Wash}} {{p|Rotom}} became available to paid Pokémon GO Fest 2020 players in GO Snapshot.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 26, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0494|Victini}}<br /> | {{p|Victini}} became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2020 and became available publicly on September 30.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 7, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0605|Elgyem}}{{MSP/GO|0606|Beheeyem}}<br /> | {{p|Elgyem}} became available in the wild, in 7 km Eggs, and in Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 14, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0540|Sewaddle}}{{MSP/GO|0541|Swadloon}}{{MSP/GO|0542|Leavanny}}{{MSP/GO|0546|Cottonee}}{{MSP/GO|0547|Whimsicott}}{{MSP/GO|0587|Emolga}}{{MSP/GO|0626|Bouffalant}}<br /> | {{p|Sewaddle}}, {{p|Cottonee}}, and {{p|Emolga}} became available in the wild and in 7 km Eggs. {{p|Bouffalant}} is a regional exclusive and became available in the wild and in 5 km Eggs.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 9, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0585A|Deerling}}{{MSP/GO|0586A|Sawsbuck}}<br /> | [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Deerling and Sawsbuck|Autumn Form]] {{p|Deerling}} was added to the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 12, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0551|Sandile}}{{MSP/GO|0552|Krokorok}}{{MSP/GO|0553|Krookodile}}{{MSP/GO|0624|Pawniard}}{{MSP/GO|0625|Bisharp}}{{MSP/GO|0629|Vullaby}}{{MSP/GO|0630|Mandibuzz}}<br /> | {{p|Sandile}}, {{p|Pawniard}}, and {{p|Vullaby}} were added to new 12 km Eggs.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 23, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0077G|Ponyta|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0078G|Rapidash|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0865|Sirfetch'd}}<br /> | Galarian {{p|Ponyta}} was added to Raid Battles and 7 km Eggs and Galarian {{p|Farfetch'd}} was made able to evolve into {{p|Sirfetch'd}}.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 24, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0562G|Yamask|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0867|Runerigus}}<br /> | Galarian Yamask was made available in Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 30, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/GO|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/GO|0678f|Meowstic}}<br /> | {{p|Espurr}} was made available in raids.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 1, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0585S|Deerling}}{{MSP/GO|0585W|Deerling}}{{MSP/GO|0586S|Sawsbuck}}{{MSP/GO|0586W|Sawsbuck}}<br /> | Summer and Winter Form Deerling were made available in the wild with the introduction of Seasons.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 2, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0650|Chespin}}{{MSP/GO|0651|Quilladin}}{{MSP/GO|0652|Chesnaught}}{{MSP/GO|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/GO|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/GO|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/GO|0656|Froakie}}{{MSP/GO|0657|Frogadier}}{{MSP/GO|0658|Greninja}}{{MSP/GO|0659|Bunnelby}}{{MSP/GO|0660|Diggersby}}{{MSP/GO|0661|Fletchling}}{{MSP/GO|0662|Fletchinder}}{{MSP/GO|0663|Talonflame}}{{MSP/GO|0667|Litleo}}{{MSP/GO|0668|Pyroar}}{{MSP/GO|0668f|Pyroar}}{{MSP/GO|0707|Klefki}}{{MSP/GO|0714|Noibat}}{{MSP/GO|0715|Noivern}}<br /> | 19 [[Generation VI]] Pokémon became available - {{p|Klefki}} as a regional exclusive in France.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 19, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0122G|Mr. Mime|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0866|Mr. Rime}}<br /> | Galarian {{p|Mr. Mime}} was made available through paid Special Research and was made available publicly on December 23, 2021.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 22, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0582|Vanillite}}{{MSP/GO|0583|Vanillish}}{{MSP/GO|0584|Vanilluxe}}<br /> | {{p|Vanillite}} was made available in the wild, 5 km Eggs, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 11, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0592|Frillish}}{{MSP/GO|0593|Jellicent}}<br /> | Male {{p|Frillish}} became available as a GO Battle League reward.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 14, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0517|Munna}}{{MSP/GO|0518|Musharna}}<br /> | {{p|Munna}} became available in the wild, 5 km Eggs, and raids.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 1, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0585|Deerling}}{{MSP/GO|0586|Sawsbuck}}{{MSP/GO|0592f|Frillish}}{{MSP/GO|0593f|Jellicent}}<br /> | Spring Form Deerling and female Frillish were added to the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 16, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0602|Tynamo}}{{MSP/GO|0603|Eelektrik}}{{MSP/GO|0604|Eelektross}}{{MSP/GO|0642T|Thundurus}}<br /> | {{p|Tynamo}} became available in the wild, 5 km Eggs, and raids and Therian Forme Thundurus became available in raids until March 30.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 30, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0641T|Tornadus}}<br /> | Therian Forme Tornadus became available in Raid Battles until April 13.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 13, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0645T|Landorus}}{{MSP/GO|0690|Skrelp}}{{MSP/GO|0691|Dragalge}}{{MSP/GO|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/GO|0693|Clawitzer}}<br /> | Therian Forme Landorus became available in raids until April 27 and {{p|Skrelp}} and {{p|Clauncher}} became available in the wild, raids, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 20, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0688|Binacle}}{{MSP/GO|0689|Barbaracle}}<br /> | {{p|Binacle}} became available in the wild, raids, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 4, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0682|Spritzee}}{{MSP/GO|0683|Aromatisse}}{{MSP/GO|0684|Swirlix}}{{MSP/GO|0685|Slurpuff}}{{MSP/GO|0704|Goomy}}{{MSP/GO|0705|Sliggoo}}{{MSP/GO|0706|Goodra}}{{MSP/GO|0716|Xerneas}}<br /> | {{p|Spritzee}}, {{p|Swirlix}}, and {{p|Goomy}} became available in the wild and Field Research, while {{p|Xerneas}} became available in raids until May 17.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 11, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0674|Pancham}}{{MSP/GO|0675|Pangoro}}<br /> | {{p|Pancham}} became available in Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 18, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0717|Yveltal}}<br /> | {{p|Yveltal}} became available in Raid Battles until May 31.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 25, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0700|Sylveon}}<br /> | {{p|Sylveon}} became a possible evolution of {{p|Eevee}}.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 31, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/GO|0620|Mienshao}}<br /> | {{p|Mienfoo}} became available as a GO Battle League reward.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 8, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0079G|Slowpoke|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0080G|Slowbro|Galarian Form}}<br /> | Galarian {{p|Slowpoke}} became available in raids and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 17, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0648|Meloetta}}<br /> | {{p|Meloetta}} became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2021 and was made available publicly on September 21.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 20, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/GO|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/GO|0831|Wooloo}}{{MSP/GO|0832|Dubwool}}{{MSP/GO|0870|Falinks}}{{MSP/GO|0888|Zacian}}<br /> | {{p|Skwovet}}, {{p|Wooloo}}, and {{p|Falinks}} became available in the wild and Field Research, while {{p|Zacian}} became available in raids until August 26.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 26, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0889|Zamazenta}}<br /> | {{p|Zamazenta}} became available in Raid Battles until September 1.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 5, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0720|Hoopa}}<br /> | {{p|Hoopa}} Confined became available through Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 8, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0686|Inkay}}{{MSP/GO|0687|Malamar}}<br /> | {{p|Inkay}} became available in the wild, raids, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 21, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0676|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676St|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676Di|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676De|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676Ma|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676Da|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676La|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676Ka|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676Ph|Furfrou}}<br /> | {{p|Furfrou}} became available in the wild. Its alternate forms (except Heart Trim) debuted alongside the form-changing mechanic, some as regional exclusives.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 1, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0893|Zarude}}<br /> | {{p|Zarude}} became available through Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 15, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0199G|Slowking|Galarian Form}}<br /> | Galarian {{p|Slowking}} became a possible evolution of Galarian Slowpoke.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 22, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/GO|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/GO|0710|Pumpkaboo}}{{MSP/GO|0711|Gourgeist}}<br /> | {{p|Phantump}} and all sizes of {{p|Pumpkaboo}} became available in the wild and raids.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 5, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0702|Dedenne}}<br /> | {{p|Dedenne}} became available in the wild, raids, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 26, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0720U|Hoopa}}<br /> | Hoopa Unbound became a possible form change of Hoopa Confined through Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 7, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0621|Druddigon}}<br /> | {{p|Druddigon}} became available in raids and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 23, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/GO|0713|Avalugg}}<br /> | {{p|Bergmite}} became available in the wild and 7 km Eggs.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 19, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0694|Helioptile}}{{MSP/GO|0695|Heliolisk}}<br /> | {{p|Helioptile}} became available in the wild and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 30, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0100H|Voltorb|Hisuian Form}}<br /> | {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Voltorb}} became available in the wild and Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 10, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0669|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0669Y|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0669B|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0669O|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0669W|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0670|Floette}}{{MSP/GO|0670Y|Floette}}{{MSP/GO|0670B|Floette}}{{MSP/GO|0670O|Floette}}{{MSP/GO|0670W|Floette}}{{MSP/GO|0671|Florges}}{{MSP/GO|0671Y|Florges}}{{MSP/GO|0671B|Florges}}{{MSP/GO|0671O|Florges}}{{MSP/GO|0671W|Florges}}{{MSP/GO|0676He|Furfrou}}<br /> | {{p|Flabébé}} became available in the wild, with some forms as regional exclusives, while Heart Trim became a possible form change of Furfrou.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 18, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0101H|Electrode|Hisuian Form}}<br /> | Hisuian {{p|Electrode}} became a possible evolution of Hisuian Voltorb.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 1, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0722|Rowlet}}{{MSP/GO|0723|Dartrix}}{{MSP/GO|0724|Decidueye}}{{MSP/GO|0725|Litten}}{{MSP/GO|0726|Torracat}}{{MSP/GO|0727|Incineroar}}{{MSP/GO|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/GO|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/GO|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/GO|0731|Pikipek}}{{MSP/GO|0732|Trumbeak}}{{MSP/GO|0733|Toucannon}}{{MSP/GO|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/GO|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/GO|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/GO|0745Md|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/GO|0745Mn|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/GO|0764|Comfey}}{{MSP/GO|0782|Jangmo-o}}{{MSP/GO|0783|Hakamo-o}}{{MSP/GO|0784|Kommo-o}}{{MSP/GO|0785|Tapu Koko}}<br /> | 21 [[Generation VII]] Pokémon became available, with {{p|Rockruff}} in Raid Battles until March 22 and 10 km Eggs, {{p|Comfey}} as a regional exclusive in Hawaii, and {{p|Tapu Koko}} in Raid Battles until March 15.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 15, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0741|Oricorio|Baile Style}}{{MSP/GO|0741Po|Oricorio|Pom-Pom Style}}{{MSP/GO|0741Pa|Oricorio|Pa'u Style}}{{MSP/GO|0741Se|Oricorio|Sensu Style}}<br /> | {{p|Oricorio}} became available in the wild and Field Research, with each form as a regional exclusive.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 22, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0753|Fomantis}}{{MSP/GO|0754|Lurantis}}{{MSP/GO|0786|Tapu Lele}}<br /> | {{p|Fomantis}} became available in the wild and Field Research, while {{p|Tapu Lele}} became available in Raid Battles until April 5.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 3, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0757|Salandit}}{{MSP/GO|0758|Salazzle}}<br /> | {{p|Salandit}} became available in 12 km Eggs.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 12, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0787|Tapu Bulu}}<br /> | {{p|Tapu Bulu}} became available in Raid Battles until April 26.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 20, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0765|Oranguru}}<br /> | {{p|Oranguru}} became available in the wild and 7 km Eggs.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 23, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0759|Stufful}}{{MSP/GO|0760|Bewear}}<br /> | {{p|Stufful}} debuted in the April 2022 [[Community Day]].<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 10, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0788|Tapu Fini}}<br /> | {{p|Tapu Fini}} became available in Raid Battles until June 1.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 12, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0751|Dewpider}}{{MSP/GO|0752|Araquanid}}<br /> | {{p|Dewpider}} became available in the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 4, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0492|Shaymin}}<br /> | Land Forme {{p|Shaymin}} became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 5, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0793|Nihilego}}<br /> | {{p|Nihilego}} became available in Raid Battles for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 7, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0696|Tyrunt}}{{MSP/GO|0697|Tyrantrum}}{{MSP/GO|0698|Amaura}}{{MSP/GO|0699|Aurorus}}<br /> | {{p|Tyrunt}} and {{p|Amaura}} became available in 7 km Eggs and Field Research, and in the wild on June 12.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 16, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0767|Wimpod}}{{MSP/GO|0768|Golisopod}}<br /> | {{p|Wimpod}} became available in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 1, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0479L|Rotom}}{{MSP/GO|0492S|Shaymin}}{{MSP/GO|0795|Pheromosa}}<br /> | Mow Rotom became available through GO Snapshot and Sky Forme Shaymin and {{p|Pheromosa}} became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 22, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0794|Buzzwole}}<br /> | {{p|Buzzwole}} became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 25, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0144G|Articuno}}{{MSP/GO|0145G|Zapdos}}{{MSP/GO|0146G|Moltres}}<br /> | Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres became available through Daily Adventure Incense.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 27, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0058H|Growlithe}}{{MSP/GO|0059H|Arcanine}}{{MSP/GO|0211H|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/GO|0215H|Sneasel}}{{MSP/GO|0903|Sneasler}}{{MSP/GO|0904|Overqwil}}<br /> | Hisuian {{p|Growlithe}} and {{p|Sneasel}} became available in 7 km Eggs, while Hisuian {{p|Qwilfish}} became available in the wild and 7 km Eggs.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 31, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0628H|Braviary}}<br /> | Hisuian {{p|Braviary}} became available in Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 5, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0796|Xurkitree}}<br /> | {{p|Xurkitree}} became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 10, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0736|Grubbin}}{{MSP/GO|0737|Charjabug}}{{MSP/GO|0738|Vikavolt}}<br /> | {{p|Grubbin}} became available in the wild and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 1, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0789|Cosmog}}<br /> | {{p|Cosmog}} became available through Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 13, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0797|Celesteela}}{{MSP/GO|0798|Kartana}}<br /> | {{p|Celesteela}} and {{p|Kartana}} became available in Raid Battles until September 27.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 16, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0777|Togedemaru}}<br /> | {{p|Togedemaru}} became available in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 27, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0747|Mareanie}}{{MSP/GO|0748|Toxapex}}<br /> | {{p|Mareanie}} became available in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 5, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0790|Cosmoem}}<br /> | {{p|Cosmoem}} became a possible evolution of Cosmog.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 14, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0755|Morelull}}{{MSP/GO|0756|Shiinotic}}<br /> | {{p|Morelull}} became available in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 25, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0570|Zorua}}{{MSP/GO|0571|Zoroark}}<br /> | {{p|Zorua}} became available, disguised as the player's Buddy Pokémon. Due to a glitch, the release was suspended for time zones west of GMT+13&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticHelp/status/1584821087157862401 Tweet by Niantic Support (@NianticHelp).] Posted on October 25, 2022.&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticHelp/status/1584821088231604225 Tweet by Niantic Support (@NianticHelp).] Posted on October 25, 2022.&lt;/ref&gt; until October 28.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 8, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0799|Guzzlord}}<br /> | {{p|Guzzlord}} became available in Raid Battles until November 23.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 12, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0901|Ursaluna}}<br /> | {{p|Ursaluna}} became a possible evolution of {{p|Ursaring}}.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 23, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0791|Solgaleo}}{{MSP/GO|0792|Lunala}}<br /> | {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}} became possible evolutions of Cosmoem.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 6, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0739|Crabrawler}}{{MSP/GO|0740|Crabominable}}<br /> | {{p|Crabrawler}} became available in the wild and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 10, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0647|Keldeo}}<br /> | {{p|Keldeo}} became available through paid Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 15, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0664|Scatterbug}}{{MSP/GO|0665|Spewpa}}{{MSP/GO|0666|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Arc|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Con|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Ele|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Gar|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Hig|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Icy|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Jun|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Mar|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Mod|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Mon|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Oce|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Pol|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Riv|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666San|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Sav|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Sun|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Tun|Vivillon}}<br /> | {{p|Scatterbug}} became available through the Vivillon Collector feature.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 24, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0713H|Avalugg}}<br /> | Hisuian {{p|Avalugg}} became available in Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 7, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0352|Kecleon}}<br /> | {{p|Kecleon}} became available following {{p|Chespin}} [[Community Day]], hiding on top of [[PokéStop]]s.<br /> <br /> At this point, all [[Generation III]] Pokémon have been released.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 27, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0999|Gimmighoul}}{{MSP/GO|1000|Gholdengo}}<br /> | {{p|Gimmighoul}} became available via sending postcards from Pokémon GO to [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]. {{p|Gholdengo}} also became available as a possible evolution of Gimmighoul with 999 [[Gimmighoul Coin]]s.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 1, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0701|Hawlucha}}<br /> | {{p|Hawlucha}} became available as a regional exclusive in Mexico.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 8, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0779|Bruxish}}<br /> | {{p|Bruxish}} became available in the wild and in Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 11, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0895|Regidrago}}<br /> | {{p|Regidrago}} became available in Elite Raids for the day.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 9, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0894|Regieleki}}<br /> | {{p|Regieleki}} will become available in Elite Raids for the day.<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Transformations===<br /> :''See also: [[Mega Evolution (GO)]]''<br /> <br /> The ability to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] certain species of Pokémon was added on August 27, 2020, and is available by collecting that Pokémon's [[Mega Energy]]. [[Primal Reversion]] was added on February 18, 2023, and is activated similarly to Mega Evolution, in which Primal Energy must be collected.<br /> <br /> The following Pokémon transformations are currently available:<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytl|5px}}; width:80px&quot; | Date<br /> ! Mega Evolution<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Notes<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 27, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0003M|Venusaur}}{{MSP/GO|0006MX|Charizard}}{{MSP/GO|0006MY|Charizard}}{{MSP/GO|0009M|Blastoise}}{{MSP/GO|0015M|Beedrill}}<br /> | Initial release.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 18, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0018M|Pidgeot}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Pidgeot}} was released after the Mega Battle Challenge.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 29, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0229M|Houndoom}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Houndoom}} was also released after the Mega Battle Challenge.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 24, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0094M|Gengar}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Gengar}} was released for the Halloween event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 1, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0460M|Abomasnow}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Abomasnow}} was released.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 18, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0181M|Ampharos}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Ampharos}} was released.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 9, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0130M|Gyarados}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Gyarados}} was released for the Lunar New Year event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 16, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0310M|Manectric}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Manectric}} was released for the Charge Up event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | April 4, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0428M|Lopunny}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Lopunny}} was released for the Spring into Spring event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 15, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0334M|Altaria}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Altaria}} was released following {{p|Swablu}} [[Community Day]].<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 8, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0080M|Slowbro}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Slowbro}} was released.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 22, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0359M|Absol}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Absol}} was released for the Halloween event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 1, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0208M|Steelix}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Steelix}} was released at the beginning of the Season of Heritage.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 7, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0142M|Aerodactyl}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Aerodactyl}} was released for the Mountains of Power event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 29, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0115M|Kangaskhan}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}} was released for the A Mega Moment event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 3, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0380M|Latias}}{{MSP/GO|0381M|Latios}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} were released for the Pokémon Air Adventures event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 10, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0212M|Scizor}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Scizor}} was released for the Bug Out! 2022 event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sept 6, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0065M|Alakazam}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Alakazam}} was released for the Psychic Spectacular 2022 event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sept 16, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0306M|Aggron}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Aggron}} was released for the Test Your Mettle event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 20, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0354M|Banette}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Banette}} was released for the first part of the Halloween 2022 event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 3, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0254M|Sceptile}}{{MSP/GO|0257M|Blaziken}}{{MSP/GO|0260M|Swampert}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Sceptile}}, {{p|Blaziken}}, and {{p|Swampert}} were released during the Hoenn Mega Raid Day.&lt;ref&gt;[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/hoennmegaraidday/ Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Swampert debut in Heading to Hoenn Mega Raid Day (Pokémon GO website)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 15, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0362M|Glalie}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Glalie}} was released for the Winter Holiday Part 1 event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 10, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0373M|Salamence}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Salamence}} was released for the Twinkling Fantasy event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 8, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0282M|Gardevoir}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Gardevoir}} was released for the Valentine's Day event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 18, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0382P|Kyogre}}{{MSP/GO|0383P|Groudon}}<br /> | Primal {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} were released for Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 8, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0308M|Medicham}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Medicham}} was released for the Festival of Colors event.<br /> |}<br /> <br /> The following Mega Evolutions have yet to be released:<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytl|5px}}; | Mega Evolution<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0127M|Pinsir}}{{MSP/GO|0150MX|Mewtwo}}{{MSP/GO|0150MY|Mewtwo}}{{MSP/GO|0214M|Heracross}}{{MSP/GO|0248M|Tyranitar}}{{MSP/GO|0302M|Sableye}}{{MSP/GO|0303M|Mawile}}{{MSP/GO|0319M|Sharpedo}}{{MSP/GO|0323M|Camerupt}}{{MSP/GO|0376M|Metagross}}{{MSP/GO|0384M|Rayquaza}}{{MSP/GO|0445M|Garchomp}}{{MSP/GO|0448M|Lucario}}{{MSP/GO|0475M|Gallade}}{{MSP/GO|0531M|Audino}}{{MSP/GO|0719M|Diancie}}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Region-exclusive Pokémon===<br /> Certain Pokémon are exclusive to certain regions in the world. These Pokémon may hatch from 5 km Eggs obtained in their respective regions since September 2019. Some of these Pokémon have been made available in other regions during [[List of events (GO)#Local events|special events]]. The territories described below are generally limited to broad descriptions, sacrificing precise accuracy. Many community-sourced maps can be found that show these boundaries in much greater detail, such as [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1KjoIIZLc42Vhtq750dcJbhPLePlTTmwB this].<br /> <br /> The following list has been divided based on the type of regional exclusivity. {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} were originally region-exclusive Pokémon prior to February 10, 2018.<br /> <br /> {| width=850px class=&quot;roundy mw-collapsible mw-collapsed&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#FFF&quot;<br /> ! width=270px style=&quot;{{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Region<br /> ! width=200px | Pokémon<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Notes<br /> |- style=background:#CCC<br /> | colspan=&quot;3&quot; | '''Set 1'''<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | East Asia<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0083|Farfetch'd}}<br /> |<br /> * Between November 25 and 27, 2017, Farfetch'd appeared all over the world.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Australia and Papua New Guinea<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0115|Kangaskhan}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Europe<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0122|Mr. Mime}}{{MSP/GO|0439|Mime Jr.}}<br /> |<br /> * Mime Jr. can only be hatched from {{pkmn|Egg}}s obtained in Europe.<br /> ** During the {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} event held on November 16 to 21, 2021, Mime Jr. could be obtained worldwide from 7&amp;nbsp;km Eggs.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | United States, southern Canada, and parts of northern Mexico{{tt|*|Between 29° and 52° N}}<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0128|Tauros}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mexico, Central and South America{{tt|*|South of 29° N}}<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0214|Heracross}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | West, Central, and South Asia<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0324|Torkoal}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Africa and Middle East<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0357|Tropius}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Certain islands east of Australia{{tt|*|including New Zealand, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and others to the east}}<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0369|Relicanth}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Alaska, Canada, and Asian Russia{{tt|*|North of 52° N}}<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0417|Pachirisu}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#CCC<br /> | colspan=&quot;3&quot; | '''Set 2'''<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Europe and Asia-Pacific<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0313|Volbeat}}{{MSP/GO|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/GO|0539|Sawk}}{{MSP/GO|0631|Heatmor}}<br /> | rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |<br /> * Volbeat and Illumise appeared all over the world from April 21 to 27, 2020, from February 14 to 18, 2021, and from February 10 to 14, 2022.<br /> * Zangoose and Seviper:<br /> ** Zangoose switched with Seviper on January 5, 2018.<br /> ** Zangoose and Seviper appeared all over the world from April 13 to 18, 2021.<br /> * Heatmor switched with Durant on December 1, 2020.<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Americas, Africa, and Middle East<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0314|Illumise}}{{MSP/GO|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/GO|0538|Throh}}{{MSP/GO|0632|Durant}}<br /> |- style=background:#CCC<br /> | colspan=&quot;3&quot; | '''Set 3'''<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Western Hemisphere<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0337|Lunatone}}{{MSP/GO|0422|Shellos|West Sea}}{{MSP/GO|0550B|Basculin|Blue-Striped Form}}<br /> | rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |<br /> * Lunatone and Solrock:<br /> ** Lunatone and Solrock's locations differ prior to June 23, 2020. From January 23 to June 21, 2018, and from March 19, 2019, to June 23, 2020, Lunatone was exclusive to Europe and Asia-Pacific regions, while Solrock was exclusive to the Americas, Africa, and Middle East.<br /> ** Lunatone switched with Solrock on June 21, 2018, March 19, 2019, June 23, 2020, June 20, 2021, and June 30, 2022.<br /> ** Lunatone and Solrock appeared all over the world during the following events:<br /> *** Summer Solstice 2020: June 21 to 22, 2020<br /> *** Enigma Week: August 7 to 14, 2020<br /> *** Summer Solstice 2021: June 17 to 20, 2021<br /> *** [[Pokémon TCG]] Crossover: June 16 to 30, 2022<br /> *** Lunatone and Solrock Event: August 27 to September 1, 2022 (unannounced)<br /> * Both forms of Basculin appeared all over the world from August 6 to 17, 2021.<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Eastern Hemisphere<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0338|Solrock}}{{MSP/GO|0422E|Shellos|East Sea}}{{MSP/GO|0550|Basculin|Red-Striped Form}}<br /> |- style=background:#CCC<br /> | colspan=&quot;3&quot; | '''Set 4'''<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Asia-Pacific<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0480|Uxie}}{{MSP/GO|0511|Pansage}}{{MSP/GO|0669B|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0676St|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0741Se|Oricorio|Sensu Style}}<br /> |<br /> * {{p|Pansage}} appeared all over the world from August 10 to 16, 2022.<br /> * {{form|Furfrou|Star Trim}} {{p|Furfrou}} is available as an exclusive form-change.<br /> * Australia has {{form|Oricorio|Pa'u Style}} {{p|Oricorio}}. However, due to an error, for a few hours at release on March 14, 2022, {{form|Oricorio|Sensu Style}} {{p|Oricorio}} was also temporarily available in Australia as a [[Field Research]] reward.<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Europe, Middle East, and Africa<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0481|Mesprit}}{{MSP/GO|0513|Pansear}}{{MSP/GO|0669|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0676Di|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0741|Oricorio|Baile Style}}<br /> |<br /> * {{p|Pansear}} appeared all over the world from July 6 to 12, 2022.<br /> * {{form|Furfrou|Diamond Trim}} {{p|Furfrou}} is available as an exclusive form-change.<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Americas and Greenland<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0482|Azelf}}{{MSP/GO|0515|Panpour}}{{MSP/GO|0669Y|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0676De|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0741Po|Oricorio|Pom-Pom Style}}<br /> |<br /> * {{p|Panpour}} appeared all over the world from July 27 to August 2, 2022.<br /> * {{form|Furfrou|Debutante Trim}} {{p|Furfrou}} is available as an exclusive form-change.<br /> |- style=background:#CCC<br /> | colspan=&quot;3&quot; | '''Set 5'''<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Northern Hemisphere<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0798|Kartana}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Southern Hemisphere<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0441|Chatot}}{{MSP/GO|0797|Celesteela}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#CCC<br /> | colspan=&quot;3&quot; | '''Special Regions'''<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Tropics{{tt|*|within ~50 kilometers of coasts between 31° N and 26° S, except in the Atlantic Ocean where the southern reach is 5° S}}<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0222|Corsola}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Southeastern United States and the northern Bahamas<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0455|Carnivine}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Southern United States, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0556|Maractus}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Egypt, Greece, and Israel<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0561|Sigilyph}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Northeastern United States<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0626|Bouffalant}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | France<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0676La|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0707|Klefki}}<br /> |<br /> * {{form|Furfrou|La Reine Trim}} {{p|Furfrou}} is available as an exclusive form-change.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Japan<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0676Ka|Furfrou}}<br /> |<br /> * {{form|Furfrou|Kabuki Trim}} {{p|Furfrou}} is available as an exclusive form-change.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Egypt<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0676Ph|Furfrou}}<br /> |<br /> * {{form|Furfrou|Pharaoh Trim}} {{p|Furfrou}} is available as an exclusive form-change.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | African, Asian, Pacific and Caribbean islands, and Australia<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0741Pa|Oricorio|Pa'u Style}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Hawaii<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0764|Comfey}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | Mexico<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0701|Hawlucha}}<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Legendary and Mythical Pokémon and Ultra Beasts===<br /> Most [[Legendary Pokémon]] and [[Ultra Beast]]s have only been released for strictly limited periods in {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s. Several have had repeat appearances in later raids or as {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} encounters. {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, and {{p|Regigigas}} originally appeared in special EX Raids. EX Raid Passes grant players the ability to participate in an EX Raid and are distributed on a semi-random basis to players who have recently completed a Raid at the Gym where the EX Raid would take place.<br /> <br /> {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}} have been available in the wild, in their respective regions, as a very rare spawn since April 30, 2019.<br /> <br /> The [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, {{p|Victini}}, {{p|Keldeo}}, {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Hoopa}}, and {{p|Zarude}} have been made available as rewards for completing their respective [[Special Research]] tasks. {{p|Meltan}}, which can be evolved into {{p|Melmetal}}, can be spawned using the [[Mystery Box]].<br /> <br /> The following lists all Legendary and Mythical Pokémon and Ultra Beasts that have been made available in Raid Battles.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy mw-collapsible mw-collapsed&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:auto&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#FFF&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Pokémon<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}};&quot; | Raid dates<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Research dates<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0144|Articuno}}<br /> | Jul 22 - 31, 2017&lt;br&gt;Jul 7, 2018{{tt|*|Rescheduled to Aug 4, 2018 in Japan only}}[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 13 - 20, 2018&lt;br&gt;Sep 18 - 25, 2020&lt;br&gt;Feb 20 - Mar 1, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jul 1 - 7, 2022 || Jun 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 2018 - Feb 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov - Dec 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0145|Zapdos}}<br /> | Aug 7 - Sep 1, 2017&lt;br&gt;Jul 21, 2018[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 13 - 20, 2018&lt;br&gt;Sep 25 - Oct 2, 2020&lt;br&gt;Feb 20 - Mar 1, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jul 7 - 14, 2022 || May 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 2018 - Feb 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov - Dec 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0146|Moltres}}<br /> | Jul 31, 2017 - Aug 7, 2017&lt;br&gt;Sep 8, 2018[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 13 - 20, 2018&lt;br&gt;Oct 2 - 9, 2020&lt;br&gt;Feb 20 - Mar 1, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jul 14 - 22, 2022 || Apr 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 2018 - Feb 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov - Dec 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Mewtwo}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0150|Mewtwo}}<br /> | Sep 20 - Oct 23, 2018&lt;br&gt;Sep 16 - 23, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Feb 20 - Mar 1, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jul 16 - 23, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jun 16 - Jul 1, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Armored {{p|Mewtwo}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0150A|Mewtwo}}<br /> | Jul 10 - 31, 2019&lt;br&gt;Feb 25 - Mar 2, 2020 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Raikou}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0243|Raikou}}<br /> | Sep 1, 2017 - Nov 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotated with Entei and Suicune on Sep 30 and Oct 31}}&lt;br&gt;Jun 29, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 2 - 9, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jan 31 - Feb 4, 2021 || Aug 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 2018 - Apr 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Entei}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0244|Entei}}<br /> | Sep 1, 2017 - Nov 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotated with Raikou and Suicune on Sep 30 and Oct 31}}&lt;br&gt;Jul 14, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 2 - 9, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jan 26 - 31, 2021 || Sep 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 2018 - Apr 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Suicune}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0245|Suicune}}<br /> | Sep 1, 2017 - Nov 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotated with Raikou and Entei on Sep 30 and Oct 31}}&lt;br&gt;Aug 17, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 2 - 9, 2019&lt;br&gt;Feb 4 - 9, 2021 || Oct 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 2018 - Apr 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Lugia}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0249|Lugia}}<br /> | Jul 22 - 24, 2017&lt;br&gt;Mar 16 - Apr 2, 2018[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jul 14 - 15, 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 14 - 17, 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 20 - 23, 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov 5 - 16, 2020&lt;br&gt;Sep 1 - 14, 2021&lt;br&gt;Mar 28 - Apr 11, 2023 || Jan - Jun 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Ho-Oh}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0250|Ho-Oh}}<br /> | Nov 27 - Dec 14, 2017&lt;br&gt;May 19 - Jun 7, 2018[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Aug 24 - 27, 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 14 - 17, 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 20 - 23, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jul 3 - 6, 2020&lt;br&gt;Jan 1 - 5, 2021&lt;br&gt;Mar 8 - 21, 2023 || Jan - Jun 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Regirock}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0377|Regirock}}<br /> | Sep 13 - 30, 2018&lt;br&gt;Nov 1 - 4, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Dec 12 - 13, 2020&lt;br&gt;Jun 1 - 17, 2021&lt;br&gt;Feb 1 - 9, 2022&lt;br&gt;Feb 15 - 22, 2023 || Mar - Apr 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Regice}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0378|Regice}}<br /> | Jul 19 - Aug 16, 2018&lt;br&gt;Nov 1 - 4, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Dec 26 - 27, 2020&lt;br&gt;Jun 1 - 17, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jan 24 - Feb 1, 2022&lt;br&gt;Jan 18 - 25, 2023 || Mar - Apr 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Registeel}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0379|Registeel}}<br /> | Jun 21 - Jul 19, 2018&lt;br&gt;Nov 1 - 4, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Mar 10 - 12, 2020&lt;br&gt;Dec 19 - 20, 2020&lt;br&gt;Jun 1 - 17, 2021&lt;br&gt;Feb 9 - 16, 2022&lt;br&gt;Feb 1 - 8, 2023 || Mar - Apr 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Latias}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0380|Latias}}<br /> | Apr 2 - Jun 7, 2018&lt;br&gt;Feb 22 - Mar 1, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jan 24 - 27, 2020&lt;br&gt;Jun 12 - 15, 2020&lt;br&gt;Feb 9 - 20, 2021 || May - Aug 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Latios}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0381|Latios}}<br /> | Apr 2 - Jun 7, 2018&lt;br&gt;Apr 15 - 22, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jan 24 - 27, 2020&lt;br&gt;Jun 12 - 15, 2020&lt;br&gt;Feb 9 - 20, 2021 || May - Aug 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Kyogre}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0382|Kyogre}}<br /> | Jan 12 - Feb 9, 2018&lt;br&gt;Feb 23 - Mar 5, 2018&lt;br&gt;Jun 7 - 22, 2018[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jan 15 - 29, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jun 18 - 27, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jan 19 - 26, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jun 1 - 7, 2022 || Jul - Aug 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov - Dec 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Groudon}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0383|Groudon}}<br /> | Dec 15, 2017 - Jan 16, 2018&lt;br&gt;Feb 23 - Mar 5, 2018&lt;br&gt;Jan 15 - 29, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Apr 29 - May 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jun 27 - Jul 10, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jan 19 - 26, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jun 7 - 16, 2022 || Jul - Aug 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov - Dec 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Rayquaza}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0384|Rayquaza}}<br /> | Jan 12 - Mar 16, 2018&lt;br&gt;Mar 15 - 18, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jul 31 - Sep 2, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jul 31 - Aug 7, 2020&lt;br&gt;Mar 27 - 28, 2021&lt;br&gt;Feb 22 - Mar 1, 2023 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Normal Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386|Deoxys}}<br /> | Sep 9 - 16, 2019&lt;br&gt;Aug 7 - 14, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Feb 16 - 19, 2022&lt;br&gt;Sep 1 - 13, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Attack Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386A|Deoxys}}<br /> | Sep 9 - 16, 2019&lt;br&gt;Feb 19 - 22, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 1 - 13, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Defense Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386D|Deoxys}}<br /> | Sep 9 - 16, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jul 1 - 16, 2021&lt;br&gt;Feb 22 - 25, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 1 - 13, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Speed Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386S|Deoxys}}<br /> | Sep 9 - 16, 2019&lt;br&gt;Feb 25 - Mar 1, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 1 - 13, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Uxie}}{{tt|*|Asia-Pacific exclusive}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0480|Uxie}}<br /> | May 2 - 27, 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov 24 - Dec 1, 2020&lt;br&gt;Sep 14 - Oct 1, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Mesprit}}{{tt|*|Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India exclusive}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0481|Mesprit}}<br /> | May 2 - 27, 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov 24 - Dec 1, 2020&lt;br&gt;Sep 14 - Oct 1, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Azelf}}{{tt|*|The Americas and Greenland exclusive}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0482|Azelf}}<br /> | May 2 - 27, 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov 24 - Dec 1, 2020&lt;br&gt;Sep 14 - Oct 1, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Dialga}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0483|Dialga}}<br /> | Mar 1 - 28, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jul 23 - Aug 6, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jul 22 - 31, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Palkia}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0484|Palkia}}<br /> | Jan 29 - Feb 28, 2019&lt;br&gt;Aug 6 - 20, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jul 31 - Aug 10, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Heatran}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0485|Heatran}}<br /> | Dec 18, 2018 - Jan 15, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jan 7 - Feb 4, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Aug 21 - Sep 10, 2020&lt;br&gt;Jan 12 - 19, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jan 7 - 15, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Regigigas}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0486|Regigigas}}<br /> | Jun 17 - Jul 1, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Giratina}}&lt;br&gt;(Altered Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0487|Giratina}}<br /> | Oct 23 - Nov 20, 2018&lt;br&gt;Mar 28 - Apr 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;Sep 23 - Oct 17, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Mar 13 - 16, 2020&lt;br&gt;May 5 - 12, 2020&lt;br&gt;Oct 12 - 22, 2021&lt;br&gt;Oct 20 - 27, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Giratina}}&lt;br&gt;(Origin Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0487O|Giratina}}<br /> | Apr 2 - 29, 2019&lt;br&gt;Oct 9 - 23, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Oct 27 - Nov 8, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Cresselia}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0488|Cresselia}}<br /> | Nov 20 - Dec 18, 2018&lt;br&gt;May 27 - Jun 18, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Mar 10 - 12, 2020&lt;br&gt;Sep 10 - 18, 2020&lt;br&gt;Nov 16 - Dec 1, 2021 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Darkrai}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0491|Darkrai}}<br /> | Oct 17 - Nov 1, 2019&lt;br&gt;Mar 6 - 9, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Apr 28 - May 5, 2020&lt;br&gt;Oct 23 - Nov 3, 2020&lt;br&gt;Oct 22 - Nov 5, 2021 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Cobalion}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0638|Cobalion}}<br /> | Nov 4 - 26, 2019&lt;br&gt;Mar 17 - 31, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Nov 16 - 24, 2020&lt;br&gt;Nov 5 - 16, 2021&lt;br&gt;Dec 15 - 23, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Terrakion}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0639|Terrakion}}<br /> | Nov 26 - Dec 17, 2019&lt;br&gt;May 19 - 26, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Nov 16 - 24, 2020&lt;br&gt;Nov 5 - 16, 2021&lt;br&gt;Dec 8 - 15, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Virizion}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0640|Virizion}}<br /> | Dec 17, 2019 - Jan 7, 2020&lt;br&gt;May 12 - 19, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Nov 16 - 24, 2020&lt;br&gt;Nov 5 - 16, 2021&lt;br&gt;Dec 1 - 8, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Tornadus}}&lt;br&gt;(Incarnate Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0641|Tornadus}}<br /> | Feb 4 - 25, 2020&lt;br&gt;Mar 6 - 11, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Apr 27 - May 4, 2021&lt;br&gt;Mar 1 - 8, 2023 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Tornadus}}&lt;br&gt;(Therian Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0641T|Tornadus}}<br /> | Mar 30 - Apr 13, 2021&lt;br&gt;Mar 15 - 22, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Thundurus}}&lt;br&gt;(Incarnate Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0642|Thundurus}}<br /> | Mar 2 - 31, 2020&lt;br&gt;Mar 11 - 16, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Apr 27 - May 4, 2021&lt;br&gt;Mar 21 - 28, 2023 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Thundurus}}&lt;br&gt;(Therian Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0642T|Thundurus}}<br /> | Mar 16 - 30, 2021&lt;br&gt;Apr 5 - 12, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Reshiram}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0643|Reshiram}}<br /> | May 26 - Jun 16, 2020&lt;br&gt;Dec 1 - 16, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jan 1 - 10, 2023 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Zekrom}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0644|Zekrom}}<br /> | Jun 16 - Jul 7, 2020&lt;br&gt;Dec 1 - 16, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jan 10 - 18, 2023 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Landorus}}&lt;br&gt;(Incarnate Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0645|Landorus}}<br /> | Mar 31 - Apr 28, 2020&lt;br&gt;Mar 1 - 6, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Apr 27 - May 4, 2021&lt;br&gt;Apr 11 - 17, 2023 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Landorus}}&lt;br&gt;(Therian Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0645T|Landorus}}<br /> | Apr 13 - 27, 2021&lt;br&gt;Apr 26 - May 3, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Kyurem}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0646|Kyurem}}<br /> | Jul 7 - 31, 2020&lt;br&gt;Dec 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021&lt;br&gt;Dec 16, 2021 - Jan 7, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Dec 23, 2022 - Jan 1, 2023 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Genesect}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0649|Genesect}}<br /> | Aug 14 - 21, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jan 5 - 12, 2021 (Burn Drive)&lt;br&gt;Oct 1 - 12, 2021 (Douse Drive)&lt;br&gt;Jan 15 - 24, 2022 (Shock Drive)&lt;br&gt;Aug 10 - 18, 2022 (Chill Drive) || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Xerneas}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0716|Xerneas}}<br /> | May 4 - 17, 2021&lt;br&gt;Oct 8 - 20, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Yveltal}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0717|Yveltal}}<br /> | May 18 - 31, 2021&lt;br&gt;Sep 27 - Oct 8, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Tapu Koko}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0785|Tapu Koko}}<br /> | Mar 1 - 15, 2022&lt;br&gt;May 25 - Jun 1, 2022&lt;br&gt;Jan 23 - Feb 1, 2023[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Tapu Lele}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0786|Tapu Lele}}<br /> | Mar 22 - Apr 5, 2022&lt;br&gt;May 25 - Jun 1, 2022&lt;br&gt;Feb 8 - 15, 2023[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Tapu Bulu}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0787|Tapu Bulu}}<br /> | Apr 12 - 26, 2022&lt;br&gt;May 25 - Jun 1, 2022&lt;br&gt;Apr 17 - May 2, 2023[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Tapu Fini}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0788|Tapu Fini}}<br /> | May 10 - Jun 1, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Nihilego}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0793|Nihilego}}<br /> | Jun 5, 2022&lt;br&gt;Aug 27, 2022&lt;br&gt;Nov 23 - Dec 1, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Buzzwole}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0794|Buzzwole}}<br /> | Aug 27, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Pheromosa}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0795|Pheromosa}}<br /> | Aug 27, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Xurkitree}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0796|Xurkitree}}<br /> | Aug 27, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Celesteela}}{{tt|*|Southern hemisphere exclusive}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0797|Celesteela}}<br /> | Sep 13 - 27, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Kartana}}{{tt|*|Northern hemisphere exclusive}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0798|Kartana}}<br /> | Sep 13 - 27, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Guzzlord}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0799|Guzzlord}}<br /> | Nov 8 - 23, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Zacian}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0888|Zacian}}<br /> | Aug 20 - 26, 2021&lt;br&gt;Aug 18 - 31, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Zamazenta}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0889|Zamazenta}}<br /> | Aug 26 - Sep 1, 2021&lt;br&gt;Aug 18 - 31, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#FFF&quot;<br /> ! colspan=4 | EX Raids<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Mewtwo}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0150|Mewtwo}}<br /> | Aug 14, 2017 - Sep 20, 2018&lt;br&gt;Sep 25 - Nov 12, 2019 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Normal Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386|Deoxys}}<br /> | Oct 1, 2018 - Jan 4, 2019 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Attack Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386A|Deoxys}}<br /> | Dec 18, 2018 - Mar 24, 2019 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Defense Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386D|Deoxys}}<br /> | Mar 25 - Jun 23, 2019 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Speed Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386S|Deoxys}}<br /> | Jun 28 - Sep 25, 2019 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Regigigas}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0486|Regigigas}}<br /> | Nov 18, 2019 - Mar 13, 2020 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#FFF&quot;<br /> ! colspan=4 | Elite Raids<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Hoopa}} Unbound<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0720U|Hoopa}}<br /> | Oct 16, 2022&lt;br&gt;Nov 13, 2022&lt;br&gt;Dec 10, 2022<br /> | &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Regieleki}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0894|Regieleki}}<br /> | Apr 9, 2023<br /> | &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | {{p|Regidrago}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0895|Regidrago}}<br /> | Mar 11, 2023<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; | &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Special availability===<br /> Some species, outside of special events, neither appear in the wild nor evolve from Pokémon that do. Instead, these Pokémon can only be encountered through other methods. In addition to the following list, all [[baby Pokémon]] have always been exclusively obtained from hatching Eggs. {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, {{p|Meowth}}, and {{p|Grimer}}; {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Zigzagoon}}, and {{p|Darumaka}}; and {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Growlithe}} and {{p|Sneasel}} can normally only be obtained from hatching Eggs, but some have had expanded availability during special events.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy mw-collapsible mw-collapsed&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:auto&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#FFF&quot;<br /> ! rowspan=&quot;2&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Family<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}};&quot; | Pokémon<br /> ! rowspan=&quot;2&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Encounter method<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#FFF; background-color:#{{blue color light}};&quot;<br /> ! Encounter<br /> ! Evolution only<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Raichu}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0026A|Raichu|Alolan Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} (September 2020)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Ponyta}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0077G|Ponyta|Galarian Form}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0078G|Rapidash|Galarian Form}}<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> * {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} (May 2021)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Marowak}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0105A|Marowak|Alolan Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * GO Fest 2020<br /> * {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} (April 2022)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Weezing}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0110G|Weezing|Galarian Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * GO Fest 2022<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0144G|Articuno|Galarian Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * [[Incense (GO)|Daily Adventure Incense]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0145G|Zapdos|Galarian Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * [[Incense (GO)|Daily Adventure Incense]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0146G|Moltres|Galarian Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * [[Incense (GO)|Daily Adventure Incense]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Smeargle}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0235|Smeargle}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * Surprise encounter via [[GO Snapshot]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Shedinja}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0292|Shedinja}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} (November 2018, October 2020)<br /> * ''{{DL|Timed Research|Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn}}''<br /> * ''{{DL|Special Research|Misunderstood Mischief}}''<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Mawile}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0303|Mawile}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> * Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} [[Arlo]] ({{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}) (February 3 - July 10, 2020; July 26, 2020)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Spinda}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0327|Spinda}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * [[Field Research]]<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}} (During the ''[[Collection Challenge#Hoenn Collection Challenge|Hoenn Collection Challenge]]'' between January 19, 2021, and January 24, 2021)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Kecleon}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0352|Kecleon}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * Hiding on [[PokéStop]]s<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Absol}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0359|Absol}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> * Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} {{OBP|Sierra|GO}} ({{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}) (December 24, 2019 - February 3, 2020)<br /> * [[Incense (GO)|Daily Adventure Incense]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Shinx}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0403|Shinx}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/GO|0405|Luxray}}<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} (May 2020)<br /> * Shinx [[Community Day]] (November 21, 2021)<br /> * Team GO Rocket grunts<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Cherubi}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0420|Cherubi}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * Spawned via [[Mossy Lure Module]]<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Spiritomb}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0442|Spiritomb}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * ''{{DL|Special Research|A Spooky Message}}''<br /> * ''{{DL|Special Research|A Spooky Message 2019}}''<br /> * ''{{DL|Special Research|A Spooky Message Unmasked}}[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]<br /> * [[Field Research]] (October 23 - November 3, 2020; October 2021)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Timburr}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0532|Timburr}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0533|Gurdurr}}{{MSP/GO|0534|Conkeldurr}}<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Scraggy}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0559|Scraggy}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0560|Scrafty}}<br /> |<br /> * [[GO Battle League]] reward<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> * {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} (August 2020)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Frillish}}{{male}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0592|Frillish}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0593|Jellicent}}<br /> |<br /> * [[GO Battle League]] reward<br /> * {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} (April 2021)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Klink}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0599|Klink}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0600|Klang}}{{MSP/GO|0601|Klinklang}}<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Mienfoo}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0619|Mienfoo}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0620|Mienshao}}<br /> |<br /> * [[GO Battle League]] reward<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Druddigon}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0621|Druddigon}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Braviary}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0628H|Braviary|Hisuian Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Scatterbug}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0664|Scatterbug}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0665|Spewpa}}{{MSP/GO|0666|Vivillon}}<br /> |<br /> * Vivillon Collector feature<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Pancham}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0674|Pancham}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0675|Pangoro}}<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Avalugg}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0713H|Avalugg|Hisuian Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Rockruff}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0744|Rockruff}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0745Md|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/GO|0745Mn|Lycanroc}}<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> * [[Incense (GO)|Daily Adventure Incense]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | {{p|Salandit}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0757|Salandit}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0758|Salazzle}}<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; |<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Event-induced availability===<br /> The player may choose from the three [[Kanto]] [[starter Pokémon]] at the beginning of the game: {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}}. If the player walks away from the starter Pokémon four times, {{p|Pikachu}} will also appear as a possible starter Pokémon. These Pokémon may also be found in the wild later on.<br /> <br /> It is normally random whether {{p|Eevee}} will [[evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Flareon}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, or {{p|Jolteon}}. However, if Eevee walks at least 10 km as the [[Buddy Pokémon]] and is then evolved while it is still the Buddy Pokémon, it will evolve into {{p|Espeon}} during the [[Time|day]] or {{p|Umbreon}} during the [[Time|night]]. Additionally, the [[Mossy Lure Module]] and [[Glacial Lure Module]] can be used to cause Eevee to evolve into {{p|Leafeon}} or {{p|Glaceon}}, respectively. Finally, gaining seventy hearts as the Buddy Pokémon causes its evolution into {{p|Sylveon}}. It is also possible to force Eevee's evolution into a specific Pokémon if it is given a certain [[nickname]]:&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/4t0cpo/psa_how_to_force_your_eevee_to_evolve_into_your/ PSA - How to force your Eevee to evolve into your choice of Eeveelution! : pokemongo]&lt;/ref&gt; &quot;Sparky&quot; for Jolteon, &quot;Rainer&quot; for Vaporeon, &quot;Pyro&quot; for Flareon (the names of the [[Eevee brothers]] in the [[Pokémon anime]]), &quot;Sakura&quot; for Espeon, &quot;Tamao&quot; for Umbreon (two of the [[Kimono Girl]]s in the anime), &quot;Linnea&quot; for Leafeon, &quot;Rea&quot; for Glaceon, and &quot;Kira&quot; for Sylveon (three of the [[Eevee users]]). These nicknames override all other factors in determining evolution; however, each nickname can only influence evolution once per player.<br /> <br /> Certain real-world events will occasionally cause Pokémon to appear in the wild that are usually locked to a specific method, such as having region- or Raid-exclusive Pokémon appearing regularly in the wild.<br /> <br /> During certain conventions or other events, specific letters of {{p|Unown}} may be made available at a greatly increased rate in the vicinity of the event. The letters made available spell out something related to the event, such as C, H, I, A, G, and O for Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago.<br /> <br /> During some special events, featured Pokémon may be caught wearing a commemorative costume. For example, {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Pichu}} may be caught or hatched wearing [[Pikachu variants#Pokémon GO|a special hat]], and {{p|Raichu}} will retain the hat upon evolution. During the {{p|Squirtle}} [[Community Day]] on July 8, 2018, Sunglasses Squirtle based on the [[Squirtle Squad]] from the anime was made available through Field Research; {{p|Wartortle}} and {{p|Blastoise}} will both retain the glasses on evolution. During the Valentine's Day 2019 event, a {{p|Spinda}} based on the heart-spotted one from ''[[AG057|Going for a Spinda]]'' could be obtained from Field Research. For Pokémon Day 2019, an {{p|Eevee}} with a hat was added, similarly to Pikachu; it retains the hat upon evolution.<br /> <br /> :''See also: [[List of Pokémon with form differences (GO)]], [[Event Pokémon (GO)]]''<br /> <br /> Since September 2018, certain Pokémon have been made available in 7 km Eggs as part of an event, including regional- and Raid-exclusive Pokémon such as {{p|Tauros}} and {{p|Absol}}, respectively.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> {{pokelist}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Pokémon GO]]</div>

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<p>FireDragons52: /* List of Pokémon by date */</p> <hr /> <div>This is a list of Pokémon available in [[Pokémon GO]].<br /> <br /> ==List of Pokémon by date==<br /> Every [[generation]] of Pokémon, is represented in [[Pokémon GO]] — the entirety of Generations {{gen|I}} to {{gen|III}}, the vast majority of Generations {{gen|IV}} to {{gen|VI}}, a good amount of {{gen|VII}}, and a select few from Generations {{gen|VIII}} and {{gen|IX}}. From the first six generations, the following Pokémon species and forms have yet to become available:<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytl|5px}}; width:40px&quot; | Generation<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Pokémon<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{sinnoh color}}; color: #fff&quot; | IV<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0479|Rotom}}{{MSP/GO|0479O|Rotom}}{{MSP/GO|0479R|Rotom}}{{MSP/GO|0479F|Rotom}}{{MSP/GO|0483O|Origin Forme Dialga}}{{MSP/GO|0484O|Origin Forme Palkia}}{{MSP/GO|0489|Phione}}{{MSP/GO|0490|Manaphy}}{{MSP/GO|0493|Arceus}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{unova color}}; color: #fff&quot; | V<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0555Z|Darmanitan}}{{MSP/GO|0636|Larvesta}}{{MSP/GO|0637|Volcarona}}{{MSP/GO|0646W|Kyurem}}{{MSP/GO|0646B|Kyurem}}{{MSP/GO|0647R|Keldeo}}{{MSP/GO|0648P|Meloetta}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{kalos color}}; color: #fff&quot; | VI<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0658A|Ash-Greninja}}{{MSP/GO|0666Fan|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Pok|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0672|Skiddo}}{{MSP/GO|0673|Gogoat}}{{MSP/GO|0679|Honedge}}{{MSP/GO|0680|Doublade}}{{MSP/GO|0681|Aegislash}}{{MSP/GO|0703|Carbink}}{{MSP/GO|0718|Zygarde}}{{MSP/GO|0718T|10% Forme Zygarde}}{{MSP/GO|0718C|Complete Forme Zygarde}}{{MSP/GO|0719|Diancie}}{{MSP/GO|0721|Volcanion}}<br /> &lt;!-- |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}; background-color: #{{alola color}}; color: #fff&quot; | VII<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}};&quot; | {{MSP/GO|0742|Cutiefly}}{{MSP/GO|0743|Ribombee}}{{MSP/GO|0745Du|Dusk Form Lycanroc}}{{MSP/GO|0746|Wishiwashi}}{{MSP/GO|0746Sc|Wishiwashi School}}{{MSP/GO|0749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/GO|0750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/GO|0761|Bounsweet}}{{MSP/GO|0762|Steenee}}{{MSP/GO|0763|Tsareena}}{{MSP/GO|0766|Passimian}}{{MSP/GO|0769|Sandygast}}{{MSP/GO|0770|Palossand}}{{MSP/GO|0771|Pyukumuku}}{{MSP/GO|0772|Type: Null}}{{MSP/GO|0773|Silvally}}{{MSP/GO|0774|Minior}}{{MSP/GO|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/GO|0776|Turtonator}}{{MSP/GO|0778|Mimikyu}}{{MSP/GO|0780|Drampa}}{{MSP/GO|0781|Dhelmise}}{{MSP/GO|0800|Necrozma}}{{MSP/GO|0800DM|Dusk Mane Necrozma}}{{MSP/GO|0800DW|Dawn Wings Necrozma}}{{MSP/GO|0800U|Ultra Necrozma}}{{MSP/GO|0801|Magearna}}{{MSP/GO|0802|Marshardow}}{{MSP/GO|0803|Poipole}}{{MSP/GO|0804|Naganadel}}{{MSP/GO|0805|Stakataka}}{{MSP/GO|0806|Blacephalon}}{{MSP/GO|0807|Zeraora}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}; background-color: #{{galar color}}; color: #fff&quot; | VIII<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}};&quot; | --&gt;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> Out of all the Pokémon that also have certain [[regional form]]s, the following have yet to be made available:<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytl|5px}}; width:40px&quot; | Generation<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Pokémon<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{kanto color}}; color: #fff&quot; | I<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0128PC|Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed)}}{{MSP/GO|0128PB|Paldean Tauros (Blaze Breed)}}{{MSP/GO|0128PA|Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed)}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{johto color}}; color: #fff&quot; | II<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0157H|Hisuian Typhlosion}}{{MSP/GO|0194P|Paldean Wooper}}{{MSP/GO|0222G|Galarian Corsola}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{unova color}}; color: #fff&quot; | V<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0503H|Hisuian Samurott}}{{MSP/GO|0549H|Hisuian Lilligant}}{{MSP/GO|0550W|White-Striped Basculin}}{{MSP/GO|0555GZ|Darmanitan}}{{MSP/GO|0570H|Hisuian Zorua}}{{MSP/GO|0571H|Hisuian Zoroark}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color: #{{kalos color}}; color: #fff&quot; | VI<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0705H|Hisuian Sliggoo}}{{MSP/GO|0706H|Hisuian Goodra}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}; background-color: #{{alola color}}; color: #fff&quot; | VII<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}};&quot; | {{MSP/GO|0724H|Hisuian Decidueye}}<br /> |}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytl|5px}}; width:80px&quot; | Date<br /> ! Pokémon<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Notes<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 6, 2016<br /> | All Generation I Pokémon except {{p|Ditto}}, [[Legendary Pokémon]] and {{p|Mew}}<br /> | Initial release.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 23, 2016<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0132|Ditto}}<br /> | {{p|Ditto}} became available, appearing disguised as {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Zubat}}, or {{p|Magikarp}}. Ditto also became able to appear disguised as various other Pokémon since then.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 12, 2016<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0172|Pichu}}{{MSP/GO|0173|Cleffa}}{{MSP/GO|0174|Igglybuff}}{{MSP/GO|0175|Togepi}}{{MSP/GO|0176|Togetic}}{{MSP/GO|0238|Smoochum}}{{MSP/GO|0239|Elekid}}{{MSP/GO|0240|Magby}}<br /> | Generation II [[baby Pokémon]] (besides {{p|Tyrogue}}) became available, exclusively from {{pkmn|Egg}}s.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 16, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0152|Chikorita}}{{MSP/GO|0153|Bayleef}}{{MSP/GO|0154|Meganium}}{{MSP/GO|0155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP/GO|0156|Quilava}}{{MSP/GO|0157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP/GO|0158|Totodile}}{{MSP/GO|0159|Croconaw}}{{MSP/GO|0160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP/GO|0161|Sentret}}{{MSP/GO|0162|Furret}}{{MSP/GO|0163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP/GO|0164|Noctowl}}{{MSP/GO|0165|Ledyba}}{{MSP/GO|0166|Ledian}}{{MSP/GO|0167|Spinarak}}{{MSP/GO|0168|Ariados}}{{MSP/GO|0169|Crobat}}{{MSP/GO|0170|Chinchou}}{{MSP/GO|0171|Lanturn}}{{MSP/GO|0177|Natu}}{{MSP/GO|0178|Xatu}}{{MSP/GO|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/GO|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/GO|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/GO|0182|Bellossom}}{{MSP/GO|0183|Marill}}{{MSP/GO|0184|Azumarill}}{{MSP/GO|0185|Sudowoodo}}{{MSP/GO|0186|Politoed}}{{MSP/GO|0187|Hoppip}}{{MSP/GO|0188|Skiploom}}{{MSP/GO|0189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP/GO|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/GO|0191|Sunkern}}{{MSP/GO|0192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/GO|0193|Yanma}}{{MSP/GO|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/GO|0195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/GO|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/GO|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/GO|0198|Murkrow}}{{MSP/GO|0199|Slowking}}{{MSP/GO|0200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP/GO|0201|Unown}}{{MSP/GO|0202|Wobbuffet}}{{MSP/GO|0203|Girafarig}}{{MSP/GO|0204|Pineco}}{{MSP/GO|0205|Forretress}}{{MSP/GO|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/GO|0207|Gligar}}{{MSP/GO|0208|Steelix}}{{MSP/GO|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/GO|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/GO|0211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/GO|0212|Scizor}}{{MSP/GO|0213|Shuckle}}{{MSP/GO|0214|Heracross}}{{MSP/GO|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/GO|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/GO|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/GO|0218|Slugma}}{{MSP/GO|0219|Magcargo}}{{MSP/GO|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/GO|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/GO|0222|Corsola}}{{MSP/GO|0223|Remoraid}}{{MSP/GO|0224|Octillery}}{{MSP/GO|0226|Mantine}}{{MSP/GO|0227|Skarmory}}{{MSP/GO|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/GO|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/GO|0230|Kingdra}}{{MSP/GO|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/GO|0232|Donphan}}{{MSP/GO|0233|Porygon2}}{{MSP/GO|0234|Stantler}}{{MSP/GO|0236|Tyrogue}}{{MSP/GO|0237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/GO|0241|Miltank}}{{MSP/GO|0242|Blissey}}{{MSP/GO|0246|Larvitar}}{{MSP/GO|0247|Pupitar}}{{MSP/GO|0248|Tyranitar}}<br /> | Most remaining [[Generation II]] Pokémon became available, except {{p|Delibird}} and {{p|Smeargle}}. This included allowing [[Generation I]] Pokémon that have [[Generation II]] [[List of cross-generational evolution families|cross-generational evolutions]] to evolve into those Pokémon and {{p|Togetic}} now appearing in the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 22, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0144|Articuno}}{{MSP/GO|0249|Lugia}}<br /> | [[Legendary Pokémon]] were first made available through {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s. {{p|Articuno}} was first available in Raid Battles from July 22 to 31.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 31, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0146|Moltres}}<br /> | {{p|Moltres}} was first available in Raid Battles from July 31 to August 7.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 7, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0145|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}} was first available in Raid Battles from August 7 to 14.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 14, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0150|Mewtwo}}<br /> | The first {{p|Mewtwo}} {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}} occurred at the Pokémon GO Stadium event. Mewtwo was subsequently available in field tests and full EX Raid Battles. Mewtwo was made available through normal raids on September 20, 2018.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 31, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0243|Raikou}}{{MSP/GO|0244|Entei}}{{MSP/GO|0245|Suicune}}<br /> | {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}} became available through Raid Battles in (respectively) the Americas, Europe and Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region from August 31 to September 30. On September 30, they then migrated to the preceding region. On October 31, they migrated a final time, until their availability ended on November 30.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 20, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0302|Sableye}}{{MSP/GO|0353|Shuppet}}{{MSP/GO|0354|Banette}}{{MSP/GO|0355|Duskull}}{{MSP/GO|0356|Dusclops}}<br /> | The [[Generation III]] {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon became available, in conjunction with the Halloween 2017 event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 28, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0250|Ho-Oh}}<br /> | {{p|Ho-Oh}} became available through Raid Battles after the successful Global Catch Challenge, lasting until December 14.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 8, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0252|Treecko}}{{MSP/GO|0253|Grovyle}}{{MSP/GO|0254|Sceptile}}{{MSP/GO|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/GO|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/GO|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/GO|0258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/GO|0259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/GO|0260|Swampert}}{{MSP/GO|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/GO|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/GO|0263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/GO|0264|Linoone}}{{MSP/GO|0265|Wurmple}}{{MSP/GO|0266|Silcoon}}{{MSP/GO|0267|Beautifly}}{{MSP/GO|0268|Cascoon}}{{MSP/GO|0269|Dustox}}{{MSP/GO|0273|Seedot}}{{MSP/GO|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/GO|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/GO|0280|Ralts}}{{MSP/GO|0281|Kirlia}}{{MSP/GO|0282|Gardevoir}}{{MSP/GO|0285|Shroomish}}{{MSP/GO|0286|Breloom}}{{MSP/GO|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/GO|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/GO|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/GO|0296|Makuhita}}{{MSP/GO|0297|Hariyama}}{{MSP/GO|0298|Azurill}}{{MSP/GO|0300|Skitty}}{{MSP/GO|0301|Delcatty}}{{MSP/GO|0303|Mawile}}{{MSP/GO|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/GO|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/GO|0309|Electrike}}{{MSP/GO|0310|Manectric}}{{MSP/GO|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/GO|0312|Minun}}{{MSP/GO|0315|Roselia}}{{MSP/GO|0316|Gulpin}}{{MSP/GO|0317|Swalot}}{{MSP/GO|0325|Spoink}}{{MSP/GO|0326|Grumpig}}{{MSP/GO|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/GO|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/GO|0359|Absol}}{{MSP/GO|0360|Wynaut}}<br /> | 50 Generation III Pokémon became available. {{p|Mawile}} and {{p|Absol}} were only available through Raid Battles.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/7iijxb/the_official_50_gen_3_list/ The Official 50 Gen 3 list : TheSilphRoad]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 15, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0383|Groudon}}<br /> | {{p|Groudon}} became available through Raid Battles, lasting until January 15, 2018.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 21, 2017<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0225|Delibird}}{{MSP/GO|0270|Lotad}}{{MSP/GO|0271|Lombre}}{{MSP/GO|0272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP/GO|0318|Carvanha}}{{MSP/GO|0319|Sharpedo}}{{MSP/GO|0320|Wailmer}}{{MSP/GO|0321|Wailord}}{{MSP/GO|0339|Barboach}}{{MSP/GO|0340|Whiscash}}{{MSP/GO|0341|Corphish}}{{MSP/GO|0342|Crawdaunt}}{{MSP/GO|0349|Feebas}}{{MSP/GO|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP/GO|0361|Snorunt}}{{MSP/GO|0362|Glalie}}{{MSP/GO|0363|Spheal}}{{MSP/GO|0364|Sealeo}}{{MSP/GO|0365|Walrein}}{{MSP/GO|0369|Relicanth}}{{MSP/GO|0370|Luvdisc}}<br /> | 20 additional Generation III Pokémon became available.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/7lh0hz/generation_3_pokemon_release_status_wild_nest/ Generation 3 pokemon release status (wild, nest,...) : TheSilphRoad]&lt;/ref&gt; {{p|Delibird}} became available exclusively during the Holiday 2017 event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 12, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0382|Kyogre}}<br /> | {{p|Kyogre}} became available through Raid Battles, lasting until February 15, 2018.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 23, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0293|Whismur}}{{MSP/GO|0294|Loudred}}{{MSP/GO|0295|Exploud}}{{MSP/GO|0299|Nosepass}}{{MSP/GO|0304|Aron}}{{MSP/GO|0305|Lairon}}{{MSP/GO|0306|Aggron}}{{MSP/GO|0322|Numel}}{{MSP/GO|0323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/GO|0324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/GO|0328|Trapinch}}{{MSP/GO|0329|Vibrava}}{{MSP/GO|0330|Flygon}}{{MSP/GO|0331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/GO|0332|Cacturne}}{{MSP/GO|0337|Lunatone}}{{MSP/GO|0338|Solrock}}{{MSP/GO|0343|Baltoy}}{{MSP/GO|0344|Claydol}}{{MSP/GO|0345|Lileep}}{{MSP/GO|0346|Cradily}}{{MSP/GO|0347|Anorith}}{{MSP/GO|0348|Armaldo}}<br /> | 23 additional Generation III Pokémon became available.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 9, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0276|Taillow}}{{MSP/GO|0277|Swellow}}{{MSP/GO|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/GO|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/GO|0283|Surskit}}{{MSP/GO|0284|Masquerain}}{{MSP/GO|0313|Volbeat}}{{MSP/GO|0314|Illumise}}{{MSP/GO|0333|Swablu}}{{MSP/GO|0334|Altaria}}{{MSP/GO|0351|Castform}}{{MSP/GO|0351H|Castform}}{{MSP/GO|0351R|Castform}}{{MSP/GO|0351S|Castform}}{{MSP/GO|0357|Tropius}}{{MSP/GO|0358|Chimecho}}{{MSP/GO|0371|Bagon}}{{MSP/GO|0372|Shelgon}}{{MSP/GO|0373|Salamence}}{{MSP/GO|0374|Beldum}}{{MSP/GO|0375|Metang}}{{MSP/GO|0376|Metagross}}{{MSP/GO|0384|Rayquaza}}<br /> | 20 additional Generation III Pokémon became available.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 27, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0151|Mew}}<br /> | {{p|Mew}} became available through the [[Special Research]] mode that was activated alongside [[Field Research]] on the same day.<br /> <br /> At this point, all [[Generation I]] Pokémon have been released.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 2, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0380|Latias}}{{MSP/GO|0381|Latios}}<br /> | {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} became available through Raid Battles. Latias was available in Europe, Asia, and Australia while Latios could be found in North America, South America, and Africa. They switched locations on May 8 and were available until June 5.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 30, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0103A|Exeggutor|Alolan Form}}<br /> | {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Exeggutor}} became available.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 21, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0019A|Rattata|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0020A|Raticate|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0027A|Sandshrew|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0028A|Sandslash|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0037A|Vulpix|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0038A|Ninetales|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0052A|Meowth|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0053A|Persian|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0088A|Grimer|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0089A|Muk|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0379|Registeel}}<br /> | {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Grimer}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, and {{p|Sandshrew}} lines became available through special 7 km Eggs obtained via Gifts. Alolan {{p|Rattata}} and {{p|Raticate}} became catchable in the wild on June 23.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/8t7plx/alolan_rattata_appearing_on_my_sightings/ Alolan Rattata appearing on my sightings! : TheSilphRoad]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 14, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0050A|Diglett|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0051A|Dugtrio|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0074A|Geodude|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0075A|Graveler|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0076A|Golem|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0251|Celebi}}<br /> | {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Geodude}} were made available temporarily to catch in the wild and were exclusive to 7 km Eggs from July 19. {{p|Celebi}} became available through [[Special Research]] at Pokémon GO Fest 2018 and was added worldwide on August 20.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 19, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0026A|Raichu|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0105A|Marowak|Alolan Form}}{{MSP/GO|0378|Regice}}<br /> | {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Marowak}} became available through {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 1, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0327|Spinda}}<br /> | {{p|Spinda}} became available through [[Field Research]].<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 13, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0377|Regirock}}<br /> | {{p|Regirock}} became available in Raid Battles until September 30.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 21, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386|Deoxys}}<br /> | Normal Forme {{p|Deoxys}} became available in EX Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 16, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/GO|0388|Grotle}}{{MSP/GO|0389|Torterra}}{{MSP/GO|0390|Chimchar}}{{MSP/GO|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/GO|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/GO|0393|Piplup}}{{MSP/GO|0394|Prinplup}}{{MSP/GO|0395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/GO|0396|Starly}}{{MSP/GO|0397|Staravia}}{{MSP/GO|0398|Staraptor}}{{MSP/GO|0399|Bidoof}}{{MSP/GO|0400|Bibarel}}{{MSP/GO|0401|Kricketot}}{{MSP/GO|0402|Kricketune}}{{MSP/GO|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/GO|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/GO|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/GO|0417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP/GO|0427|Buneary}}{{MSP/GO|0428|Lopunny}}{{MSP/GO|0441|Chatot}}{{MSP/GO|0447|Riolu}}{{MSP/GO|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/GO|0455|Carnivine}}<br /> | 26 [[Generation IV]] Pokémon became available.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/9osjy5/updated_list_of_26_available_gen_iv_pokémon/ Updated list of 26 available Gen IV Pokémon, including shinies and egg and raid exclusives : TheSilphRoad]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 23, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0425|Drifloon}}{{MSP/GO|0426|Drifblim}}{{MSP/GO|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/GO|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/GO|0442|Spiritomb}}{{MSP/GO|0487|Giratina}}<br /> | 6 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. {{p|Spiritomb}} could be obtained in a [[Special Research]] while Altered Forme {{p|Giratina}} was made available in Raid Battles until November 20.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 1, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0290|Nincada}}{{MSP/GO|0291|Ninjask}}{{MSP/GO|0292|Shedinja}}<br /> | {{p|Nincada}} is available exclusively through [[Field Research]], and {{p|Shedinja}} through {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}}.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 6, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0406|Budew}}{{MSP/GO|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/GO|0419|Floatzel}}<br /> | {{p|Budew}} became available in Eggs and {{p|Buizel}} in the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 14, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0407|Roserade}}{{MSP/GO|0429|Mismagius}}{{MSP/GO|0430|Honchkrow}}{{MSP/GO|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/GO|0464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP/GO|0466|Electivire}}{{MSP/GO|0467|Magmortar}}{{MSP/GO|0468|Togekiss}}{{MSP/GO|0472|Gliscor}}{{MSP/GO|0474|Porygon-Z}}{{MSP/GO|0477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP/GO|0808|Meltan}}{{MSP/GO|0809|Melmetal}}<br /> | 11 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available, all of which are the evolved forms of earlier generation Pokémon, and require a [[Sinnoh Stone]] to evolve them. {{p|Meltan}} is also made available via the [[Mystery Box]] or through [[Special Research]], and can evolve into {{p|Melmetal}} with {{candy|Meltan}}400.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 20, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0488|Cresselia}}<br /> | {{p|Cresselia}} became available in Raid Battles until December 18.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 18, 2018<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386A|Deoxys}}{{MSP/GO|0433|Chingling}}{{MSP/GO|0436|Bronzor}}{{MSP/GO|0437|Bronzong}}{{MSP/GO|0446|Munchlax}}{{MSP/GO|0451|Skorupi}}{{MSP/GO|0452|Drapion}}{{MSP/GO|0453|Croagunk}}{{MSP/GO|0454|Toxicroak}}&lt;b&gt;{{MSP/GO|0456|Finneon}}{{MSP/GO|0457|Lumineon}}{{MSP/GO|0458|Mantyke}}{{MSP/GO|0459|Snover}}{{MSP/GO|0460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP/GO|0485|Heatran}}<br /> | 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. {{p|Chingling}}, {{p|Munchlax}}, and {{p|Mantyke}} became available in 7 km Eggs, {{p|Heatran}} became available in Raid Battles until January 15, 2019, and Attack Forme Deoxys was added to EX Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 30, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0484|Palkia}}<br /> | {{p|Palkia}} became available in Raid Battles until February 28.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 1, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0408|Cranidos}}{{MSP/GO|0409|Rampardos}}{{MSP/GO|0410|Shieldon}}{{MSP/GO|0411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP/GO|0415|Combee}}{{MSP/GO|0416|Vespiquen}}{{MSP/GO|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/GO|0431|Glameow}}{{MSP/GO|0432|Purugly}}{{MSP/GO|0438|Bonsly}}{{MSP/GO|0463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP/GO|0465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP/GO|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/GO|0475|Gallade}}{{MSP/GO|0478|Froslass}}<br /> | 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. {{p|Ambipom}}, {{p|Lickilicky}}, {{p|Tangrowth}}, {{p|Yanmega}}, {{p|Gallade}} and {{p|Froslass}} are the evolved forms of earlier generation Pokémon, and require a [[Sinnoh Stone]] to be obtained.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 13, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0440|Happiny}}<br /> | {{p|Happiny}} became available through 7 km Eggs, in conjunction with Valentine's Day 2019.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 15, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0473|Mamoswine}}<br /> | {{p|Mamoswine}} became available as part of the {{p|Swinub}} [[Community Day]] by evolving {{p|Piloswine}} with a [[Sinnoh Stone]].<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 23, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0366|Clamperl}}{{MSP/GO|0367|Huntail}}{{MSP/GO|0368|Gorebyss}}<br /> | The {{p|Clamperl}} line became available through Limited Research and later in the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 25, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0235|Smeargle}}<br /> | {{p|Smeargle}} became available through surprise encounters via the [[GO Snapshot]] feature.<br /> <br /> At this point, all [[Generation II]] Pokémon have been released.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 1, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0483|Dialga}}<br /> | {{p|Dialga}} became available in Raid Battles until March 28.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 25, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386D|Deoxys}}<br /> | Defense Forme Deoxys became available in EX Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 2, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0487O|Giratina}}<br /> | Origin Forme Giratina became available in Raid Battles until April 29.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 29, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0422|Shellos}}{{MSP/GO|0422E|Shellos}}{{MSP/GO|0423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/GO|0423E|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/GO|0480|Uxie}}{{MSP/GO|0481|Mesprit}}{{MSP/GO|0482|Azelf}}<br /> | {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}} became available in the wild, and later in Raid Battles. {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}} were also accidentally made available in the wild for about 30 minutes.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 17, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0412|Burmy}}{{MSP/GO|0412G|Burmy}}{{MSP/GO|0412S|Burmy}}{{MSP/GO|0413|Wormadam}}{{MSP/GO|0413G|Wormadam}}{{MSP/GO|0413S|Wormadam}}{{MSP/GO|0414|Mothim}}{{MSP/GO|0420|Cherubi}}{{MSP/GO|0421|Cherrim}}{{MSP/GO|0421S|Cherrim}}{{MSP/GO|0443|Gible}}{{MSP/GO|0444|Gabite}}{{MSP/GO|0445|Garchomp}}{{MSP/GO|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/GO|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/GO|0462|Magnezone}}{{MSP/GO|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/GO|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/GO|0476|Probopass}}<br /> | 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. {{p|Magnezone}}, {{p|Leafeon}}, {{p|Glaceon}} and {{p|Probopass}} were new evolutions of old Pokémon, available through new types of [[Lure Module]]. Additionally, Shellos and Gastrodon were formally and permanently added, with their forms becoming region-exclusive several hours after initial release.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 13, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0385|Jirachi}}<br /> | {{p|Jirachi}} became available through [[Special Research]] at Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Chicago and later Dortmund and Yokohama.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 28, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386S|Deoxys}}<br /> | Speed Forme Deoxys became available in EX Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 16, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0495|Snivy}}{{MSP/GO|0496|Servine}}{{MSP/GO|0497|Serperior}}{{MSP/GO|0498|Tepig}}{{MSP/GO|0499|Pignite}}{{MSP/GO|0500|Emboar}}{{MSP/GO|0501|Oshawott}}{{MSP/GO|0502|Dewott}}{{MSP/GO|0503|Samurott}}{{MSP/GO|0504|Patrat}}{{MSP/GO|0505|Watchog}}{{MSP/GO|0506|Lillipup}}{{MSP/GO|0507|Herdier}}{{MSP/GO|0508|Stoutland}}{{MSP/GO|0509|Purrloin}}{{MSP/GO|0510|Liepard}}{{MSP/GO|0511|Pansage}}{{MSP/GO|0512|Simisage}}{{MSP/GO|0513|Pansear}}{{MSP/GO|0514|Simisear}}{{MSP/GO|0515|Panpour}}{{MSP/GO|0516|Simipour}}{{MSP/GO|0519|Pidove}}{{MSP/GO|0520|Tranquill}}{{MSP/GO|0521|Unfezant}}{{MSP/GO|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/GO|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/GO|0529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/GO|0530|Excadrill}}{{MSP/GO|0590|Foongus}}{{MSP/GO|0591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP/GO|0597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP/GO|0598|Ferrothorn}}{{MSP/GO|0599|Klink}}{{MSP/GO|0600|Klang}}{{MSP/GO|0601|Klinklang}}{{MSP/GO|0607|Litwick}}{{MSP/GO|0608|Lampent}}{{MSP/GO|0609|Chandelure}}{{MSP/GO|0622|Golett}}{{MSP/GO|0623|Golurk}}{{MSP/GO|0631|Heatmor}}{{MSP/GO|0632|Durant}}{{MSP/GO|0633|Deino}}{{MSP/GO|0634|Zweilous}}{{MSP/GO|0635|Hydreigon}}<br /> | 46 [[Generation V]] Pokémon became available.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 26, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0439|Mime Jr.}}<br /> | {{p|Mime Jr.}} became available to hatch from 5 km Eggs in Europe.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 17, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0491|Darkrai}}{{MSP/GO|0562|Yamask}}{{MSP/GO|0563|Cofagrigus}}<br /> | {{p|Darkrai}} became available in Raid Battles until November 1. {{p|Yamask}} became available exclusively during Halloween 2019.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 2, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0486|Regigigas}}<br /> | {{p|Regigigas}} became available through a paid, limited-time Special Research event and later in EX Raid Battles on November 18.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 4, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0638|Cobalion}}<br /> | {{p|Cobalion}} became available in Raid Battles until November 26.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 16, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0110G|Weezing|Galarian Form}}<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Weezing}} became available in Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 26, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0639|Terrakion}}<br /> | {{p|Terrakion}} became available in Raid Battles until December 17.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 17, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0640|Virizion}}<br /> | {{p|Virizion}} became available in Raid Battles until January 7, 2020.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 24, 2019<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/GO|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/GO|0615|Cryogonal}}<br /> | The families of {{p|Cubchoo}} and {{p|Cryogonal}} became available in the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 10, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0524|Roggenrola}}{{MSP/GO|0525|Boldore}}{{MSP/GO|0526|Gigalith}}{{MSP/GO|0532|Timburr}}{{MSP/GO|0533|Gurdurr}}{{MSP/GO|0534|Conkeldurr}}{{MSP/GO|0535|Tympole}}{{MSP/GO|0536|Palpitoad}}{{MSP/GO|0537|Seismitoad}}{{MSP/GO|0538|Throh}}{{MSP/GO|0539|Sawk}}{{MSP/GO|0543|Venipede}}{{MSP/GO|0544|Whirlipede}}{{MSP/GO|0545|Scolipede}}{{MSP/GO|0550|Basculin|Red-Striped Form}}{{MSP/GO|0550B|Basculin|Blue-Striped Form}}{{MSP/GO|0556|Maractus}}{{MSP/GO|0557|Dwebble}}{{MSP/GO|0558|Crustle}}{{MSP/GO|0561|Sigilyph}}{{MSP/GO|0564|Tirtouga}}{{MSP/GO|0565|Carracosta}}{{MSP/GO|0566|Archen}}{{MSP/GO|0567|Archeops}}{{MSP/GO|0568|Trubbish}}{{MSP/GO|0569|Garbodor}}{{MSP/GO|0588|Karrablast}}{{MSP/GO|0589|Escavalier}}{{MSP/GO|0595|Joltik}}{{MSP/GO|0596|Galvantula}}{{MSP/GO|0610|Axew}}{{MSP/GO|0611|Fraxure}}{{MSP/GO|0612|Haxorus}}{{MSP/GO|0616|Shelmet}}{{MSP/GO|0617|Accelgor}}<br /> | 34 additional Generation V Pokémon became available.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 24, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0554|Darumaka}}{{MSP/GO|0555|Darmanitan}}<br /> | The {{p|Darumaka}} family became available in 7 km Eggs during the Lunar New Year 2020 event and became available in the wild and in 10 km Eggs afterwards.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 29, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0559|Scraggy}}{{MSP/GO|0560|Scrafty}}<br /> | {{p|Scraggy}} became available as a [[GO Battle League]] reward.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 1, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0527|Woobat}}{{MSP/GO|0528|Swoobat}}<br /> | {{p|Woobat}} became available through Research Breakthroughs until March 1 and in the wild after the Buddy Up event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 2, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/GO|0573|Cinccino}}<br /> | {{p|Minccino}} became available in 5 km Eggs and through Limited Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 4, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0641|Tornadus}}<br /> | Incarnate Forme {{p|Tornadus}} became available in Raid Battles until February 25.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 14, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0531|Audino}}{{MSP/GO|0594|Alomomola}}<br /> | {{p|Audino}} and {{p|Alomomola}} became available in the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 2, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0642|Thundurus}}<br /> | Incarnate Forme {{p|Thundurus}} became available in Raid Battles until March 31.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 13, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0627|Rufflet}}{{MSP/GO|0628|Braviary}}<br /> | {{p|Rufflet}} became available as a GO Battle League reward.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 20, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0649|Genesect}}<br /> | {{p|Genesect}} became available through a paid, limited-time Special Research event. It was later added to general Special Research and was available in Raid Battles from August 14 to 21.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 27, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0574|Gothita}}{{MSP/GO|0575|Gothorita}}{{MSP/GO|0576|Gothitelle}}{{MSP/GO|0577|Solosis}}{{MSP/GO|0578|Duosion}}{{MSP/GO|0579|Reuniclus}}<br /> | {{p|Gothita}} and {{p|Solosis}} became available in the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 31, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0645|Landorus}}<br /> | Incarnate Forme {{p|Landorus}} became available in Raid Battles until April 28 and as a GO Battle League reward.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 1, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0618|Stunfisk}}<br /> | {{p|Stunfisk}} became available in the wild and as a Field Research reward.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 26, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0643|Reshiram}}<br /> | {{p|Reshiram}} became available in Raid Battles until June 16.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 3, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0052G|Meowth|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0263G|Zigzagoon|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0264G|Linoone|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0554G|Darumaka|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0555G|Darmanitan|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0618G|Stunfisk|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0862|Obstagoon}}{{MSP/GO|0863|Perrserker}}<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} Meowth, Zigzagoon, and Darumaka became available in 7 km Eggs, and Galarian Stunfisk became available in Raid Battles, in the wild and in Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 16, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0644|Zekrom}}<br /> | {{p|Zekrom}} became available in Raid Battles until July 7.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 17, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0083G|Farfetch'd|Galarian Form}}<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Farfetch'd}} became available in the wild worldwide.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 3, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/GO|0581|Swanna}}<br /> | {{p|Ducklett}} became available in the wild, in 5 km Eggs, and in Timed Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 7, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0646|Kyurem}}<br /> | {{p|Kyurem}} became available in Raid Battles until July 31.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 17, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0548|Petilil}}{{MSP/GO|0549|Lilligant}}<br /> | {{p|Petilil}} became available in the wild, in 5 km Eggs, and in Timed Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 25, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0479W|Rotom}}<br /> | {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Wash}} {{p|Rotom}} became available to paid Pokémon GO Fest 2020 players in GO Snapshot.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 26, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0494|Victini}}<br /> | {{p|Victini}} became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2020 and became available publicly on September 30.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 7, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0605|Elgyem}}{{MSP/GO|0606|Beheeyem}}<br /> | {{p|Elgyem}} became available in the wild, in 7 km Eggs, and in Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 14, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0540|Sewaddle}}{{MSP/GO|0541|Swadloon}}{{MSP/GO|0542|Leavanny}}{{MSP/GO|0546|Cottonee}}{{MSP/GO|0547|Whimsicott}}{{MSP/GO|0587|Emolga}}{{MSP/GO|0626|Bouffalant}}<br /> | {{p|Sewaddle}}, {{p|Cottonee}}, and {{p|Emolga}} became available in the wild and in 7 km Eggs. {{p|Bouffalant}} is a regional exclusive and became available in the wild and in 5 km Eggs.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 9, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0585A|Deerling}}{{MSP/GO|0586A|Sawsbuck}}<br /> | [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Deerling and Sawsbuck|Autumn Form]] {{p|Deerling}} was added to the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 12, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0551|Sandile}}{{MSP/GO|0552|Krokorok}}{{MSP/GO|0553|Krookodile}}{{MSP/GO|0624|Pawniard}}{{MSP/GO|0625|Bisharp}}{{MSP/GO|0629|Vullaby}}{{MSP/GO|0630|Mandibuzz}}<br /> | {{p|Sandile}}, {{p|Pawniard}}, and {{p|Vullaby}} were added to new 12 km Eggs.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 23, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0077G|Ponyta|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0078G|Rapidash|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0865|Sirfetch'd}}<br /> | Galarian {{p|Ponyta}} was added to Raid Battles and 7 km Eggs and Galarian {{p|Farfetch'd}} was made able to evolve into {{p|Sirfetch'd}}.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 24, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0562G|Yamask|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0867|Runerigus}}<br /> | Galarian Yamask was made available in Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 30, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/GO|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/GO|0678f|Meowstic}}<br /> | {{p|Espurr}} was made available in raids.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 1, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0585S|Deerling}}{{MSP/GO|0585W|Deerling}}{{MSP/GO|0586S|Sawsbuck}}{{MSP/GO|0586W|Sawsbuck}}<br /> | Summer and Winter Form Deerling were made available in the wild with the introduction of Seasons.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 2, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0650|Chespin}}{{MSP/GO|0651|Quilladin}}{{MSP/GO|0652|Chesnaught}}{{MSP/GO|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/GO|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/GO|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/GO|0656|Froakie}}{{MSP/GO|0657|Frogadier}}{{MSP/GO|0658|Greninja}}{{MSP/GO|0659|Bunnelby}}{{MSP/GO|0660|Diggersby}}{{MSP/GO|0661|Fletchling}}{{MSP/GO|0662|Fletchinder}}{{MSP/GO|0663|Talonflame}}{{MSP/GO|0667|Litleo}}{{MSP/GO|0668|Pyroar}}{{MSP/GO|0668f|Pyroar}}{{MSP/GO|0707|Klefki}}{{MSP/GO|0714|Noibat}}{{MSP/GO|0715|Noivern}}<br /> | 19 [[Generation VI]] Pokémon became available - {{p|Klefki}} as a regional exclusive in France.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 19, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0122G|Mr. Mime|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0866|Mr. Rime}}<br /> | Galarian {{p|Mr. Mime}} was made available through paid Special Research and was made available publicly on December 23, 2021.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 22, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0582|Vanillite}}{{MSP/GO|0583|Vanillish}}{{MSP/GO|0584|Vanilluxe}}<br /> | {{p|Vanillite}} was made available in the wild, 5 km Eggs, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 11, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0592|Frillish}}{{MSP/GO|0593|Jellicent}}<br /> | Male {{p|Frillish}} became available as a GO Battle League reward.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 14, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0517|Munna}}{{MSP/GO|0518|Musharna}}<br /> | {{p|Munna}} became available in the wild, 5 km Eggs, and raids.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 1, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0585|Deerling}}{{MSP/GO|0586|Sawsbuck}}{{MSP/GO|0592f|Frillish}}{{MSP/GO|0593f|Jellicent}}<br /> | Spring Form Deerling and female Frillish were added to the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 16, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0602|Tynamo}}{{MSP/GO|0603|Eelektrik}}{{MSP/GO|0604|Eelektross}}{{MSP/GO|0642T|Thundurus}}<br /> | {{p|Tynamo}} became available in the wild, 5 km Eggs, and raids and Therian Forme Thundurus became available in raids until March 30.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 30, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0641T|Tornadus}}<br /> | Therian Forme Tornadus became available in Raid Battles until April 13.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 13, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0645T|Landorus}}{{MSP/GO|0690|Skrelp}}{{MSP/GO|0691|Dragalge}}{{MSP/GO|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/GO|0693|Clawitzer}}<br /> | Therian Forme Landorus became available in raids until April 27 and {{p|Skrelp}} and {{p|Clauncher}} became available in the wild, raids, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 20, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0688|Binacle}}{{MSP/GO|0689|Barbaracle}}<br /> | {{p|Binacle}} became available in the wild, raids, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 4, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0682|Spritzee}}{{MSP/GO|0683|Aromatisse}}{{MSP/GO|0684|Swirlix}}{{MSP/GO|0685|Slurpuff}}{{MSP/GO|0704|Goomy}}{{MSP/GO|0705|Sliggoo}}{{MSP/GO|0706|Goodra}}{{MSP/GO|0716|Xerneas}}<br /> | {{p|Spritzee}}, {{p|Swirlix}}, and {{p|Goomy}} became available in the wild and Field Research, while {{p|Xerneas}} became available in raids until May 17.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 11, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0674|Pancham}}{{MSP/GO|0675|Pangoro}}<br /> | {{p|Pancham}} became available in Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 18, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0717|Yveltal}}<br /> | {{p|Yveltal}} became available in Raid Battles until May 31.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 25, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0700|Sylveon}}<br /> | {{p|Sylveon}} became a possible evolution of {{p|Eevee}}.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 31, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/GO|0620|Mienshao}}<br /> | {{p|Mienfoo}} became available as a GO Battle League reward.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 8, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0079G|Slowpoke|Galarian Form}}{{MSP/GO|0080G|Slowbro|Galarian Form}}<br /> | Galarian {{p|Slowpoke}} became available in raids and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 17, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0648|Meloetta}}<br /> | {{p|Meloetta}} became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2021 and was made available publicly on September 21.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 20, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/GO|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/GO|0831|Wooloo}}{{MSP/GO|0832|Dubwool}}{{MSP/GO|0870|Falinks}}{{MSP/GO|0888|Zacian}}<br /> | {{p|Skwovet}}, {{p|Wooloo}}, and {{p|Falinks}} became available in the wild and Field Research, while {{p|Zacian}} became available in raids until August 26.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 26, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0889|Zamazenta}}<br /> | {{p|Zamazenta}} became available in Raid Battles until September 1.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 5, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0720|Hoopa}}<br /> | {{p|Hoopa}} Confined became available through Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 8, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0686|Inkay}}{{MSP/GO|0687|Malamar}}<br /> | {{p|Inkay}} became available in the wild, raids, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 21, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0676|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676St|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676Di|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676De|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676Ma|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676Da|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676La|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676Ka|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0676Ph|Furfrou}}<br /> | {{p|Furfrou}} became available in the wild. Its alternate forms (except Heart Trim) debuted alongside the form-changing mechanic, some as regional exclusives.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 1, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0893|Zarude}}<br /> | {{p|Zarude}} became available through Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 15, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0199G|Slowking|Galarian Form}}<br /> | Galarian {{p|Slowking}} became a possible evolution of Galarian Slowpoke.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 22, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/GO|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/GO|0710|Pumpkaboo}}{{MSP/GO|0711|Gourgeist}}<br /> | {{p|Phantump}} and all sizes of {{p|Pumpkaboo}} became available in the wild and raids.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 5, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0702|Dedenne}}<br /> | {{p|Dedenne}} became available in the wild, raids, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 26, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0720U|Hoopa}}<br /> | Hoopa Unbound became a possible form change of Hoopa Confined through Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 7, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0621|Druddigon}}<br /> | {{p|Druddigon}} became available in raids and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 23, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/GO|0713|Avalugg}}<br /> | {{p|Bergmite}} became available in the wild and 7 km Eggs.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 19, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0694|Helioptile}}{{MSP/GO|0695|Heliolisk}}<br /> | {{p|Helioptile}} became available in the wild and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 30, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0100H|Voltorb|Hisuian Form}}<br /> | {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Voltorb}} became available in the wild and Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 10, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0669|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0669Y|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0669B|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0669O|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0669W|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0670|Floette}}{{MSP/GO|0670Y|Floette}}{{MSP/GO|0670B|Floette}}{{MSP/GO|0670O|Floette}}{{MSP/GO|0670W|Floette}}{{MSP/GO|0671|Florges}}{{MSP/GO|0671Y|Florges}}{{MSP/GO|0671B|Florges}}{{MSP/GO|0671O|Florges}}{{MSP/GO|0671W|Florges}}{{MSP/GO|0676He|Furfrou}}<br /> | {{p|Flabébé}} became available in the wild, with some forms as regional exclusives, while Heart Trim became a possible form change of Furfrou.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 18, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0101H|Electrode|Hisuian Form}}<br /> | Hisuian {{p|Electrode}} became a possible evolution of Hisuian Voltorb.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 1, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0722|Rowlet}}{{MSP/GO|0723|Dartrix}}{{MSP/GO|0724|Decidueye}}{{MSP/GO|0725|Litten}}{{MSP/GO|0726|Torracat}}{{MSP/GO|0727|Incineroar}}{{MSP/GO|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/GO|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/GO|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/GO|0731|Pikipek}}{{MSP/GO|0732|Trumbeak}}{{MSP/GO|0733|Toucannon}}{{MSP/GO|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/GO|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/GO|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/GO|0745Md|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/GO|0745Mn|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/GO|0764|Comfey}}{{MSP/GO|0782|Jangmo-o}}{{MSP/GO|0783|Hakamo-o}}{{MSP/GO|0784|Kommo-o}}{{MSP/GO|0785|Tapu Koko}}<br /> | 21 [[Generation VII]] Pokémon became available, with {{p|Rockruff}} in Raid Battles until March 22 and 10 km Eggs, {{p|Comfey}} as a regional exclusive in Hawaii, and {{p|Tapu Koko}} in Raid Battles until March 15.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 15, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0741|Oricorio|Baile Style}}{{MSP/GO|0741Po|Oricorio|Pom-Pom Style}}{{MSP/GO|0741Pa|Oricorio|Pa'u Style}}{{MSP/GO|0741Se|Oricorio|Sensu Style}}<br /> | {{p|Oricorio}} became available in the wild and Field Research, with each form as a regional exclusive.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 22, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0753|Fomantis}}{{MSP/GO|0754|Lurantis}}{{MSP/GO|0786|Tapu Lele}}<br /> | {{p|Fomantis}} became available in the wild and Field Research, while {{p|Tapu Lele}} became available in Raid Battles until April 5.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 3, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0757|Salandit}}{{MSP/GO|0758|Salazzle}}<br /> | {{p|Salandit}} became available in 12 km Eggs.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 12, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0787|Tapu Bulu}}<br /> | {{p|Tapu Bulu}} became available in Raid Battles until April 26.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 20, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0765|Oranguru}}<br /> | {{p|Oranguru}} became available in the wild and 7 km Eggs.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 23, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0759|Stufful}}{{MSP/GO|0760|Bewear}}<br /> | {{p|Stufful}} debuted in the April 2022 [[Community Day]].<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 10, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0788|Tapu Fini}}<br /> | {{p|Tapu Fini}} became available in Raid Battles until June 1.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 12, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0751|Dewpider}}{{MSP/GO|0752|Araquanid}}<br /> | {{p|Dewpider}} became available in the wild.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 4, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0492|Shaymin}}<br /> | Land Forme {{p|Shaymin}} became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 5, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0793|Nihilego}}<br /> | {{p|Nihilego}} became available in Raid Battles for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 7, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0696|Tyrunt}}{{MSP/GO|0697|Tyrantrum}}{{MSP/GO|0698|Amaura}}{{MSP/GO|0699|Aurorus}}<br /> | {{p|Tyrunt}} and {{p|Amaura}} became available in 7 km Eggs and Field Research, and in the wild on June 12.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 16, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0767|Wimpod}}{{MSP/GO|0768|Golisopod}}<br /> | {{p|Wimpod}} became available in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 1, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0479L|Rotom}}{{MSP/GO|0492S|Shaymin}}{{MSP/GO|0795|Pheromosa}}<br /> | Mow Rotom became available through GO Snapshot and Sky Forme Shaymin and {{p|Pheromosa}} became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 22, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0794|Buzzwole}}<br /> | {{p|Buzzwole}} became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 25, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0144G|Articuno}}{{MSP/GO|0145G|Zapdos}}{{MSP/GO|0146G|Moltres}}<br /> | Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres became available through Daily Adventure Incense.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 27, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0058H|Growlithe}}{{MSP/GO|0059H|Arcanine}}{{MSP/GO|0211H|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/GO|0215H|Sneasel}}{{MSP/GO|0903|Sneasler}}{{MSP/GO|0904|Overqwil}}<br /> | Hisuian {{p|Growlithe}} and {{p|Sneasel}} became available in 7 km Eggs, while Hisuian {{p|Qwilfish}} became available in the wild and 7 km Eggs.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jul 31, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0628H|Braviary}}<br /> | Hisuian {{p|Braviary}} became available in Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 5, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0796|Xurkitree}}<br /> | {{p|Xurkitree}} became available through paid Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 10, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0736|Grubbin}}{{MSP/GO|0737|Charjabug}}{{MSP/GO|0738|Vikavolt}}<br /> | {{p|Grubbin}} became available in the wild and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 1, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0789|Cosmog}}<br /> | {{p|Cosmog}} became available through Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 13, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0797|Celesteela}}{{MSP/GO|0798|Kartana}}<br /> | {{p|Celesteela}} and {{p|Kartana}} became available in Raid Battles until September 27.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 16, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0777|Togedemaru}}<br /> | {{p|Togedemaru}} became available in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 27, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0747|Mareanie}}{{MSP/GO|0748|Toxapex}}<br /> | {{p|Mareanie}} became available in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 5, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0790|Cosmoem}}<br /> | {{p|Cosmoem}} became a possible evolution of Cosmog.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 14, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0755|Morelull}}{{MSP/GO|0756|Shiinotic}}<br /> | {{p|Morelull}} became available in the wild, Raid Battles, and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 25, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0570|Zorua}}{{MSP/GO|0571|Zoroark}}<br /> | {{p|Zorua}} became available, disguised as the player's Buddy Pokémon. Due to a glitch, the release was suspended for time zones west of GMT+13&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticHelp/status/1584821087157862401 Tweet by Niantic Support (@NianticHelp).] Posted on October 25, 2022.&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticHelp/status/1584821088231604225 Tweet by Niantic Support (@NianticHelp).] Posted on October 25, 2022.&lt;/ref&gt; until October 28.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 8, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0799|Guzzlord}}<br /> | {{p|Guzzlord}} became available in Raid Battles until November 23.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 12, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0901|Ursaluna}}<br /> | {{p|Ursaluna}} became a possible evolution of {{p|Ursaring}}.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Nov 23, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0791|Solgaleo}}{{MSP/GO|0792|Lunala}}<br /> | {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}} became possible evolutions of Cosmoem.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 6, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0739|Crabrawler}}{{MSP/GO|0740|Crabominable}}<br /> | {{p|Crabrawler}} became available in the wild and Field Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 10, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0647|Keldeo}}<br /> | {{p|Keldeo}} became available through paid Special Research.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 15, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0664|Scatterbug}}{{MSP/GO|0665|Spewpa}}{{MSP/GO|0666|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Arc|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Con|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Ele|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Gar|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Hig|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Icy|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Jun|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Mar|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Mod|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Mon|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Oce|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Pol|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Riv|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666San|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Sav|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Sun|Vivillon}}{{MSP/GO|0666Tun|Vivillon}}<br /> | {{p|Scatterbug}} became available through the Vivillon Collector feature.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 24, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0713H|Avalugg}}<br /> | Hisuian {{p|Avalugg}} became available in Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 7, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0352|Kecleon}}<br /> | {{p|Kecleon}} became available following {{p|Chespin}} [[Community Day]], hiding on top of [[PokéStop]]s.<br /> <br /> At this point, all [[Generation III]] Pokémon have been released.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 27, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0999|Gimmighoul}}{{MSP/GO|1000|Gholdengo}}<br /> | {{p|Gimmighoul}} became available via sending postcards from Pokémon GO to [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]. {{p|Gholdengo}} also became available as a possible evolution of Gimmighoul with 999 [[Gimmighoul Coin]]s.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 1, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0701|Hawlucha}}<br /> | {{p|Hawlucha}} became available as a regional exclusive in Mexico.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 8, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0779|Bruxish}}<br /> | {{p|Bruxish}} became available in the wild and in Raid Battles.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 11, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0895|Regidrago}}<br /> | {{p|Regidrago}} became available in Elite Raids for the day.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 9, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0894|Regieleki}}<br /> | {{p|Regieleki}} will become available in Elite Raids for the day.<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Transformations===<br /> :''See also: [[Mega Evolution (GO)]]''<br /> <br /> The ability to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] certain species of Pokémon was added on August 27, 2020, and is available by collecting that Pokémon's [[Mega Energy]]. [[Primal Reversion]] was added on February 18, 2023, and is activated similarly to Mega Evolution, in which Primal Energy must be collected.<br /> <br /> The following Pokémon transformations are currently available:<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytl|5px}}; width:80px&quot; | Date<br /> ! Mega Evolution<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Notes<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 27, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0003M|Venusaur}}{{MSP/GO|0006MX|Charizard}}{{MSP/GO|0006MY|Charizard}}{{MSP/GO|0009M|Blastoise}}{{MSP/GO|0015M|Beedrill}}<br /> | Initial release.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 18, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0018M|Pidgeot}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Pidgeot}} was released after the Mega Battle Challenge.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sep 29, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0229M|Houndoom}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Houndoom}} was also released after the Mega Battle Challenge.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 24, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0094M|Gengar}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Gengar}} was released for the Halloween event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 1, 2020<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0460M|Abomasnow}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Abomasnow}} was released.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 18, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0181M|Ampharos}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Ampharos}} was released.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 9, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0130M|Gyarados}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Gyarados}} was released for the Lunar New Year event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 16, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0310M|Manectric}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Manectric}} was released for the Charge Up event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | April 4, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0428M|Lopunny}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Lopunny}} was released for the Spring into Spring event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 15, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0334M|Altaria}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Altaria}} was released following {{p|Swablu}} [[Community Day]].<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jun 8, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0080M|Slowbro}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Slowbro}} was released.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 22, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0359M|Absol}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Absol}} was released for the Halloween event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 1, 2021<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0208M|Steelix}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Steelix}} was released at the beginning of the Season of Heritage.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 7, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0142M|Aerodactyl}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Aerodactyl}} was released for the Mountains of Power event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Apr 29, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0115M|Kangaskhan}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}} was released for the A Mega Moment event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | May 3, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0380M|Latias}}{{MSP/GO|0381M|Latios}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} were released for the Pokémon Air Adventures event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Aug 10, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0212M|Scizor}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Scizor}} was released for the Bug Out! 2022 event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sept 6, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0065M|Alakazam}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Alakazam}} was released for the Psychic Spectacular 2022 event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Sept 16, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0306M|Aggron}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Aggron}} was released for the Test Your Mettle event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Oct 20, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0354M|Banette}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Banette}} was released for the first part of the Halloween 2022 event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 3, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0254M|Sceptile}}{{MSP/GO|0257M|Blaziken}}{{MSP/GO|0260M|Swampert}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Sceptile}}, {{p|Blaziken}}, and {{p|Swampert}} were released during the Hoenn Mega Raid Day.&lt;ref&gt;[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/hoennmegaraidday/ Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Swampert debut in Heading to Hoenn Mega Raid Day (Pokémon GO website)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Dec 15, 2022<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0362M|Glalie}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Glalie}} was released for the Winter Holiday Part 1 event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Jan 10, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0373M|Salamence}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Salamence}} was released for the Twinkling Fantasy event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 8, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0282M|Gardevoir}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Gardevoir}} was released for the Valentine's Day event.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Feb 18, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0382P|Kyogre}}{{MSP/GO|0383P|Groudon}}<br /> | Primal {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} were released for Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mar 8, 2023<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0308M|Medicham}}<br /> | Mega {{p|Medicham}} was released for the Festival of Colors event.<br /> |}<br /> <br /> The following Mega Evolutions have yet to be released:<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytl|5px}}; | Mega Evolution<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0127M|Pinsir}}{{MSP/GO|0150MX|Mewtwo}}{{MSP/GO|0150MY|Mewtwo}}{{MSP/GO|0214M|Heracross}}{{MSP/GO|0248M|Tyranitar}}{{MSP/GO|0302M|Sableye}}{{MSP/GO|0303M|Mawile}}{{MSP/GO|0319M|Sharpedo}}{{MSP/GO|0323M|Camerupt}}{{MSP/GO|0376M|Metagross}}{{MSP/GO|0384M|Rayquaza}}{{MSP/GO|0445M|Garchomp}}{{MSP/GO|0448M|Lucario}}{{MSP/GO|0475M|Gallade}}{{MSP/GO|0531M|Audino}}{{MSP/GO|0719M|Diancie}}<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Region-exclusive Pokémon===<br /> Certain Pokémon are exclusive to certain regions in the world. These Pokémon may hatch from 5 km Eggs obtained in their respective regions since September 2019. Some of these Pokémon have been made available in other regions during [[List of events (GO)#Local events|special events]]. The territories described below are generally limited to broad descriptions, sacrificing precise accuracy. Many community-sourced maps can be found that show these boundaries in much greater detail, such as [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1KjoIIZLc42Vhtq750dcJbhPLePlTTmwB this].<br /> <br /> The following list has been divided based on the type of regional exclusivity. {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} were originally region-exclusive Pokémon prior to February 10, 2018.<br /> <br /> {| width=850px class=&quot;roundy mw-collapsible mw-collapsed&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#FFF&quot;<br /> ! width=270px style=&quot;{{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Region<br /> ! width=200px | Pokémon<br /> ! style=&quot;{{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Notes<br /> |- style=background:#CCC<br /> | colspan=&quot;3&quot; | '''Set 1'''<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | East Asia<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0083|Farfetch'd}}<br /> |<br /> * Between November 25 and 27, 2017, Farfetch'd appeared all over the world.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Australia and Papua New Guinea<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0115|Kangaskhan}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Europe<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0122|Mr. Mime}}{{MSP/GO|0439|Mime Jr.}}<br /> |<br /> * Mime Jr. can only be hatched from {{pkmn|Egg}}s obtained in Europe.<br /> ** During the {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} event held on November 16 to 21, 2021, Mime Jr. could be obtained worldwide from 7&amp;nbsp;km Eggs.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | United States, southern Canada, and parts of northern Mexico{{tt|*|Between 29° and 52° N}}<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0128|Tauros}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Mexico, Central and South America{{tt|*|South of 29° N}}<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0214|Heracross}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | West, Central, and South Asia<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0324|Torkoal}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Africa and Middle East<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0357|Tropius}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Certain islands east of Australia{{tt|*|including New Zealand, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and others to the east}}<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0369|Relicanth}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Alaska, Canada, and Asian Russia{{tt|*|North of 52° N}}<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0417|Pachirisu}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#CCC<br /> | colspan=&quot;3&quot; | '''Set 2'''<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Europe and Asia-Pacific<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0313|Volbeat}}{{MSP/GO|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/GO|0539|Sawk}}{{MSP/GO|0631|Heatmor}}<br /> | rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |<br /> * Volbeat and Illumise appeared all over the world from April 21 to 27, 2020, from February 14 to 18, 2021, and from February 10 to 14, 2022.<br /> * Zangoose and Seviper:<br /> ** Zangoose switched with Seviper on January 5, 2018.<br /> ** Zangoose and Seviper appeared all over the world from April 13 to 18, 2021.<br /> * Heatmor switched with Durant on December 1, 2020.<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Americas, Africa, and Middle East<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0314|Illumise}}{{MSP/GO|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/GO|0538|Throh}}{{MSP/GO|0632|Durant}}<br /> |- style=background:#CCC<br /> | colspan=&quot;3&quot; | '''Set 3'''<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Western Hemisphere<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0337|Lunatone}}{{MSP/GO|0422|Shellos|West Sea}}{{MSP/GO|0550B|Basculin|Blue-Striped Form}}<br /> | rowspan=&quot;2&quot; |<br /> * Lunatone and Solrock:<br /> ** Lunatone and Solrock's locations differ prior to June 23, 2020. From January 23 to June 21, 2018, and from March 19, 2019, to June 23, 2020, Lunatone was exclusive to Europe and Asia-Pacific regions, while Solrock was exclusive to the Americas, Africa, and Middle East.<br /> ** Lunatone switched with Solrock on June 21, 2018, March 19, 2019, June 23, 2020, June 20, 2021, and June 30, 2022.<br /> ** Lunatone and Solrock appeared all over the world during the following events:<br /> *** Summer Solstice 2020: June 21 to 22, 2020<br /> *** Enigma Week: August 7 to 14, 2020<br /> *** Summer Solstice 2021: June 17 to 20, 2021<br /> *** [[Pokémon TCG]] Crossover: June 16 to 30, 2022<br /> *** Lunatone and Solrock Event: August 27 to September 1, 2022 (unannounced)<br /> * Both forms of Basculin appeared all over the world from August 6 to 17, 2021.<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Eastern Hemisphere<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0338|Solrock}}{{MSP/GO|0422E|Shellos|East Sea}}{{MSP/GO|0550|Basculin|Red-Striped Form}}<br /> |- style=background:#CCC<br /> | colspan=&quot;3&quot; | '''Set 4'''<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Asia-Pacific<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0480|Uxie}}{{MSP/GO|0511|Pansage}}{{MSP/GO|0669B|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0676St|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0741Se|Oricorio|Sensu Style}}<br /> |<br /> * {{p|Pansage}} appeared all over the world from August 10 to 16, 2022.<br /> * {{form|Furfrou|Star Trim}} {{p|Furfrou}} is available as an exclusive form-change.<br /> * Australia has {{form|Oricorio|Pa'u Style}} {{p|Oricorio}}. However, due to an error, for a few hours at release on March 14, 2022, {{form|Oricorio|Sensu Style}} {{p|Oricorio}} was also temporarily available in Australia as a [[Field Research]] reward.<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Europe, Middle East, and Africa<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0481|Mesprit}}{{MSP/GO|0513|Pansear}}{{MSP/GO|0669|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0676Di|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0741|Oricorio|Baile Style}}<br /> |<br /> * {{p|Pansear}} appeared all over the world from July 6 to 12, 2022.<br /> * {{form|Furfrou|Diamond Trim}} {{p|Furfrou}} is available as an exclusive form-change.<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Americas and Greenland<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0482|Azelf}}{{MSP/GO|0515|Panpour}}{{MSP/GO|0669Y|Flabébé}}{{MSP/GO|0676De|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0741Po|Oricorio|Pom-Pom Style}}<br /> |<br /> * {{p|Panpour}} appeared all over the world from July 27 to August 2, 2022.<br /> * {{form|Furfrou|Debutante Trim}} {{p|Furfrou}} is available as an exclusive form-change.<br /> |- style=background:#CCC<br /> | colspan=&quot;3&quot; | '''Set 5'''<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Northern Hemisphere<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0798|Kartana}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Southern Hemisphere<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0441|Chatot}}{{MSP/GO|0797|Celesteela}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#CCC<br /> | colspan=&quot;3&quot; | '''Special Regions'''<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Tropics{{tt|*|within ~50 kilometers of coasts between 31° N and 26° S, except in the Atlantic Ocean where the southern reach is 5° S}}<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0222|Corsola}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#fff<br /> | Southeastern United States and the northern Bahamas<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0455|Carnivine}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Southern United States, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0556|Maractus}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Egypt, Greece, and Israel<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0561|Sigilyph}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Northeastern United States<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0626|Bouffalant}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | France<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0676La|Furfrou}}{{MSP/GO|0707|Klefki}}<br /> |<br /> * {{form|Furfrou|La Reine Trim}} {{p|Furfrou}} is available as an exclusive form-change.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Japan<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0676Ka|Furfrou}}<br /> |<br /> * {{form|Furfrou|Kabuki Trim}} {{p|Furfrou}} is available as an exclusive form-change.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Egypt<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0676Ph|Furfrou}}<br /> |<br /> * {{form|Furfrou|Pharaoh Trim}} {{p|Furfrou}} is available as an exclusive form-change.<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | African, Asian, Pacific and Caribbean islands, and Australia<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0741Pa|Oricorio|Pa'u Style}}<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Hawaii<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0764|Comfey}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | Mexico<br /> ! {{MSP/GO|0701|Hawlucha}}<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Legendary and Mythical Pokémon and Ultra Beasts===<br /> Most [[Legendary Pokémon]] and [[Ultra Beast]]s have only been released for strictly limited periods in {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s. Several have had repeat appearances in later raids or as {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} encounters. {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, and {{p|Regigigas}} originally appeared in special EX Raids. EX Raid Passes grant players the ability to participate in an EX Raid and are distributed on a semi-random basis to players who have recently completed a Raid at the Gym where the EX Raid would take place.<br /> <br /> {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}} have been available in the wild, in their respective regions, as a very rare spawn since April 30, 2019.<br /> <br /> The [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, {{p|Victini}}, {{p|Keldeo}}, {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Hoopa}}, and {{p|Zarude}} have been made available as rewards for completing their respective [[Special Research]] tasks. {{p|Meltan}}, which can be evolved into {{p|Melmetal}}, can be spawned using the [[Mystery Box]].<br /> <br /> The following lists all Legendary and Mythical Pokémon and Ultra Beasts that have been made available in Raid Battles.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy mw-collapsible mw-collapsed&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:auto&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#FFF&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Pokémon<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}};&quot; | Raid dates<br /> ! style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Research dates<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0144|Articuno}}<br /> | Jul 22 - 31, 2017&lt;br&gt;Jul 7, 2018{{tt|*|Rescheduled to Aug 4, 2018 in Japan only}}[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 13 - 20, 2018&lt;br&gt;Sep 18 - 25, 2020&lt;br&gt;Feb 20 - Mar 1, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jul 1 - 7, 2022 || Jun 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 2018 - Feb 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov - Dec 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0145|Zapdos}}<br /> | Aug 7 - Sep 1, 2017&lt;br&gt;Jul 21, 2018[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 13 - 20, 2018&lt;br&gt;Sep 25 - Oct 2, 2020&lt;br&gt;Feb 20 - Mar 1, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jul 7 - 14, 2022 || May 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 2018 - Feb 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov - Dec 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0146|Moltres}}<br /> | Jul 31, 2017 - Aug 7, 2017&lt;br&gt;Sep 8, 2018[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 13 - 20, 2018&lt;br&gt;Oct 2 - 9, 2020&lt;br&gt;Feb 20 - Mar 1, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jul 14 - 22, 2022 || Apr 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 2018 - Feb 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov - Dec 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Mewtwo}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0150|Mewtwo}}<br /> | Sep 20 - Oct 23, 2018&lt;br&gt;Sep 16 - 23, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Feb 20 - Mar 1, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jul 16 - 23, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jun 16 - Jul 1, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | Armored {{p|Mewtwo}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0150A|Mewtwo}}<br /> | Jul 10 - 31, 2019&lt;br&gt;Feb 25 - Mar 2, 2020 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Raikou}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0243|Raikou}}<br /> | Sep 1, 2017 - Nov 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotated with Entei and Suicune on Sep 30 and Oct 31}}&lt;br&gt;Jun 29, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 2 - 9, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jan 31 - Feb 4, 2021 || Aug 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 2018 - Apr 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Entei}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0244|Entei}}<br /> | Sep 1, 2017 - Nov 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotated with Raikou and Suicune on Sep 30 and Oct 31}}&lt;br&gt;Jul 14, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 2 - 9, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jan 26 - 31, 2021 || Sep 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 2018 - Apr 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Suicune}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0245|Suicune}}<br /> | Sep 1, 2017 - Nov 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotated with Raikou and Entei on Sep 30 and Oct 31}}&lt;br&gt;Aug 17, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 2 - 9, 2019&lt;br&gt;Feb 4 - 9, 2021 || Oct 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 2018 - Apr 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Lugia}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0249|Lugia}}<br /> | Jul 22 - 24, 2017&lt;br&gt;Mar 16 - Apr 2, 2018[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jul 14 - 15, 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 14 - 17, 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 20 - 23, 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov 5 - 16, 2020&lt;br&gt;Sep 1 - 14, 2021&lt;br&gt;Mar 28 - Apr 11, 2023 || Jan - Jun 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Ho-Oh}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0250|Ho-Oh}}<br /> | Nov 27 - Dec 14, 2017&lt;br&gt;May 19 - Jun 7, 2018[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Aug 24 - 27, 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 14 - 17, 2018&lt;br&gt;Dec 20 - 23, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jul 3 - 6, 2020&lt;br&gt;Jan 1 - 5, 2021&lt;br&gt;Mar 8 - 21, 2023 || Jan - Jun 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Regirock}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0377|Regirock}}<br /> | Sep 13 - 30, 2018&lt;br&gt;Nov 1 - 4, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Dec 12 - 13, 2020&lt;br&gt;Jun 1 - 17, 2021&lt;br&gt;Feb 1 - 9, 2022&lt;br&gt;Feb 15 - 22, 2023 || Mar - Apr 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Regice}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0378|Regice}}<br /> | Jul 19 - Aug 16, 2018&lt;br&gt;Nov 1 - 4, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Dec 26 - 27, 2020&lt;br&gt;Jun 1 - 17, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jan 24 - Feb 1, 2022&lt;br&gt;Jan 18 - 25, 2023 || Mar - Apr 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Registeel}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0379|Registeel}}<br /> | Jun 21 - Jul 19, 2018&lt;br&gt;Nov 1 - 4, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Mar 10 - 12, 2020&lt;br&gt;Dec 19 - 20, 2020&lt;br&gt;Jun 1 - 17, 2021&lt;br&gt;Feb 9 - 16, 2022&lt;br&gt;Feb 1 - 8, 2023 || Mar - Apr 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Latias}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0380|Latias}}<br /> | Apr 2 - Jun 7, 2018&lt;br&gt;Feb 22 - Mar 1, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jan 24 - 27, 2020&lt;br&gt;Jun 12 - 15, 2020&lt;br&gt;Feb 9 - 20, 2021 || May - Aug 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Latios}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0381|Latios}}<br /> | Apr 2 - Jun 7, 2018&lt;br&gt;Apr 15 - 22, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jan 24 - 27, 2020&lt;br&gt;Jun 12 - 15, 2020&lt;br&gt;Feb 9 - 20, 2021 || May - Aug 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Kyogre}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0382|Kyogre}}<br /> | Jan 12 - Feb 9, 2018&lt;br&gt;Feb 23 - Mar 5, 2018&lt;br&gt;Jun 7 - 22, 2018[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jan 15 - 29, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jun 18 - 27, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jan 19 - 26, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jun 1 - 7, 2022 || Jul - Aug 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov - Dec 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Groudon}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0383|Groudon}}<br /> | Dec 15, 2017 - Jan 16, 2018&lt;br&gt;Feb 23 - Mar 5, 2018&lt;br&gt;Jan 15 - 29, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Apr 29 - May 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jun 27 - Jul 10, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jan 19 - 26, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jun 7 - 16, 2022 || Jul - Aug 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov - Dec 2019<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Rayquaza}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0384|Rayquaza}}<br /> | Jan 12 - Mar 16, 2018&lt;br&gt;Mar 15 - 18, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jul 31 - Sep 2, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jul 31 - Aug 7, 2020&lt;br&gt;Mar 27 - 28, 2021&lt;br&gt;Feb 22 - Mar 1, 2023 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Normal Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386|Deoxys}}<br /> | Sep 9 - 16, 2019&lt;br&gt;Aug 7 - 14, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Feb 16 - 19, 2022&lt;br&gt;Sep 1 - 13, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Attack Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386A|Deoxys}}<br /> | Sep 9 - 16, 2019&lt;br&gt;Feb 19 - 22, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 1 - 13, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Defense Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386D|Deoxys}}<br /> | Sep 9 - 16, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jul 1 - 16, 2021&lt;br&gt;Feb 22 - 25, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 1 - 13, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Speed Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386S|Deoxys}}<br /> | Sep 9 - 16, 2019&lt;br&gt;Feb 25 - Mar 1, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Sep 1 - 13, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Uxie}}{{tt|*|Asia-Pacific exclusive}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0480|Uxie}}<br /> | May 2 - 27, 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov 24 - Dec 1, 2020&lt;br&gt;Sep 14 - Oct 1, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Mesprit}}{{tt|*|Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India exclusive}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0481|Mesprit}}<br /> | May 2 - 27, 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov 24 - Dec 1, 2020&lt;br&gt;Sep 14 - Oct 1, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Azelf}}{{tt|*|The Americas and Greenland exclusive}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0482|Azelf}}<br /> | May 2 - 27, 2019&lt;br&gt;Nov 24 - Dec 1, 2020&lt;br&gt;Sep 14 - Oct 1, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Dialga}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0483|Dialga}}<br /> | Mar 1 - 28, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jul 23 - Aug 6, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jul 22 - 31, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Palkia}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0484|Palkia}}<br /> | Jan 29 - Feb 28, 2019&lt;br&gt;Aug 6 - 20, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jul 31 - Aug 10, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Heatran}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0485|Heatran}}<br /> | Dec 18, 2018 - Jan 15, 2019&lt;br&gt;Jan 7 - Feb 4, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Aug 21 - Sep 10, 2020&lt;br&gt;Jan 12 - 19, 2021&lt;br&gt;Jan 7 - 15, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Regigigas}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0486|Regigigas}}<br /> | Jun 17 - Jul 1, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Giratina}}&lt;br&gt;(Altered Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0487|Giratina}}<br /> | Oct 23 - Nov 20, 2018&lt;br&gt;Mar 28 - Apr 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;Sep 23 - Oct 17, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Mar 13 - 16, 2020&lt;br&gt;May 5 - 12, 2020&lt;br&gt;Oct 12 - 22, 2021&lt;br&gt;Oct 20 - 27, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Giratina}}&lt;br&gt;(Origin Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0487O|Giratina}}<br /> | Apr 2 - 29, 2019&lt;br&gt;Oct 9 - 23, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Oct 27 - Nov 8, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Cresselia}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0488|Cresselia}}<br /> | Nov 20 - Dec 18, 2018&lt;br&gt;May 27 - Jun 18, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Mar 10 - 12, 2020&lt;br&gt;Sep 10 - 18, 2020&lt;br&gt;Nov 16 - Dec 1, 2021 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Darkrai}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0491|Darkrai}}<br /> | Oct 17 - Nov 1, 2019&lt;br&gt;Mar 6 - 9, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Apr 28 - May 5, 2020&lt;br&gt;Oct 23 - Nov 3, 2020&lt;br&gt;Oct 22 - Nov 5, 2021 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Cobalion}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0638|Cobalion}}<br /> | Nov 4 - 26, 2019&lt;br&gt;Mar 17 - 31, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Nov 16 - 24, 2020&lt;br&gt;Nov 5 - 16, 2021&lt;br&gt;Dec 15 - 23, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Terrakion}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0639|Terrakion}}<br /> | Nov 26 - Dec 17, 2019&lt;br&gt;May 19 - 26, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Nov 16 - 24, 2020&lt;br&gt;Nov 5 - 16, 2021&lt;br&gt;Dec 8 - 15, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Virizion}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0640|Virizion}}<br /> | Dec 17, 2019 - Jan 7, 2020&lt;br&gt;May 12 - 19, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Nov 16 - 24, 2020&lt;br&gt;Nov 5 - 16, 2021&lt;br&gt;Dec 1 - 8, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Tornadus}}&lt;br&gt;(Incarnate Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0641|Tornadus}}<br /> | Feb 4 - 25, 2020&lt;br&gt;Mar 6 - 11, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Apr 27 - May 4, 2021&lt;br&gt;Mar 1 - 8, 2023 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Tornadus}}&lt;br&gt;(Therian Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0641T|Tornadus}}<br /> | Mar 30 - Apr 13, 2021&lt;br&gt;Mar 15 - 22, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Thundurus}}&lt;br&gt;(Incarnate Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0642|Thundurus}}<br /> | Mar 2 - 31, 2020&lt;br&gt;Mar 11 - 16, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Apr 27 - May 4, 2021&lt;br&gt;Mar 21 - 28, 2023 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Thundurus}}&lt;br&gt;(Therian Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0642T|Thundurus}}<br /> | Mar 16 - 30, 2021&lt;br&gt;Apr 5 - 12, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Reshiram}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0643|Reshiram}}<br /> | May 26 - Jun 16, 2020&lt;br&gt;Dec 1 - 16, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jan 1 - 10, 2023 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Zekrom}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0644|Zekrom}}<br /> | Jun 16 - Jul 7, 2020&lt;br&gt;Dec 1 - 16, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jan 10 - 18, 2023 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Landorus}}&lt;br&gt;(Incarnate Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0645|Landorus}}<br /> | Mar 31 - Apr 28, 2020&lt;br&gt;Mar 1 - 6, 2021[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Apr 27 - May 4, 2021&lt;br&gt;Apr 11 - 17, 2023 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Landorus}}&lt;br&gt;(Therian Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0645T|Landorus}}<br /> | Apr 13 - 27, 2021&lt;br&gt;Apr 26 - May 3, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Kyurem}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0646|Kyurem}}<br /> | Jul 7 - 31, 2020&lt;br&gt;Dec 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021&lt;br&gt;Dec 16, 2021 - Jan 7, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Dec 23, 2022 - Jan 1, 2023 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Genesect}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0649|Genesect}}<br /> | Aug 14 - 21, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]&lt;br&gt;Jan 5 - 12, 2021 (Burn Drive)&lt;br&gt;Oct 1 - 12, 2021 (Douse Drive)&lt;br&gt;Jan 15 - 24, 2022 (Shock Drive)&lt;br&gt;Aug 10 - 18, 2022 (Chill Drive) || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Xerneas}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0716|Xerneas}}<br /> | May 4 - 17, 2021&lt;br&gt;Oct 8 - 20, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Yveltal}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0717|Yveltal}}<br /> | May 18 - 31, 2021&lt;br&gt;Sep 27 - Oct 8, 2022[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Tapu Koko}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0785|Tapu Koko}}<br /> | Mar 1 - 15, 2022&lt;br&gt;May 25 - Jun 1, 2022&lt;br&gt;Jan 23 - Feb 1, 2023[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Tapu Lele}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0786|Tapu Lele}}<br /> | Mar 22 - Apr 5, 2022&lt;br&gt;May 25 - Jun 1, 2022&lt;br&gt;Feb 8 - 15, 2023[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Tapu Bulu}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0787|Tapu Bulu}}<br /> | Apr 12 - 26, 2022&lt;br&gt;May 25 - Jun 1, 2022&lt;br&gt;Apr 17 - May 2, 2023[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Tapu Fini}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0788|Tapu Fini}}<br /> | May 10 - Jun 1, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Nihilego}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0793|Nihilego}}<br /> | Jun 5, 2022&lt;br&gt;Aug 27, 2022&lt;br&gt;Nov 23 - Dec 1, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Buzzwole}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0794|Buzzwole}}<br /> | Aug 27, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Pheromosa}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0795|Pheromosa}}<br /> | Aug 27, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Xurkitree}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0796|Xurkitree}}<br /> | Aug 27, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Celesteela}}{{tt|*|Southern hemisphere exclusive}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0797|Celesteela}}<br /> | Sep 13 - 27, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Kartana}}{{tt|*|Northern hemisphere exclusive}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0798|Kartana}}<br /> | Sep 13 - 27, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Guzzlord}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0799|Guzzlord}}<br /> | Nov 8 - 23, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Zacian}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0888|Zacian}}<br /> | Aug 20 - 26, 2021&lt;br&gt;Aug 18 - 31, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Zamazenta}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0889|Zamazenta}}<br /> | Aug 26 - Sep 1, 2021&lt;br&gt;Aug 18 - 31, 2022 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#FFF&quot;<br /> ! colspan=4 | EX Raids<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Mewtwo}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0150|Mewtwo}}<br /> | Aug 14, 2017 - Sep 20, 2018&lt;br&gt;Sep 25 - Nov 12, 2019 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Normal Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386|Deoxys}}<br /> | Oct 1, 2018 - Jan 4, 2019 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Attack Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386A|Deoxys}}<br /> | Dec 18, 2018 - Mar 24, 2019 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Defense Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386D|Deoxys}}<br /> | Mar 25 - Jun 23, 2019 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Deoxys}}&lt;br&gt;(Speed Forme)<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0386S|Deoxys}}<br /> | Jun 28 - Sep 25, 2019 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Regigigas}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0486|Regigigas}}<br /> | Nov 18, 2019 - Mar 13, 2020 || &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#FFF&quot;<br /> ! colspan=4 | Elite Raids<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Hoopa}} Unbound<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0720U|Hoopa}}<br /> | Oct 16, 2022&lt;br&gt;Nov 13, 2022&lt;br&gt;Dec 10, 2022<br /> | &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Regieleki}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0894|Regieleki}}<br /> | Apr 9, 2023<br /> | &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | {{p|Regidrago}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0895|Regidrago}}<br /> | Mar 11, 2023<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; | &lt;center&gt;—&lt;/center&gt;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Special availability===<br /> Some species, outside of special events, neither appear in the wild nor evolve from Pokémon that do. Instead, these Pokémon can only be encountered through other methods. In addition to the following list, all [[baby Pokémon]] have always been exclusively obtained from hatching Eggs. {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, {{p|Meowth}}, and {{p|Grimer}}; {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Zigzagoon}}, and {{p|Darumaka}}; and {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Growlithe}} and {{p|Sneasel}} can normally only be obtained from hatching Eggs, but some have had expanded availability during special events.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy mw-collapsible mw-collapsed&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:auto&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#FFF&quot;<br /> ! rowspan=&quot;2&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Family<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}};&quot; | Pokémon<br /> ! rowspan=&quot;2&quot; style=&quot;background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Encounter method<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#FFF; background-color:#{{blue color light}};&quot;<br /> ! Encounter<br /> ! Evolution only<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Raichu}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0026A|Raichu|Alolan Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} (September 2020)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Ponyta}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0077G|Ponyta|Galarian Form}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0078G|Rapidash|Galarian Form}}<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> * {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} (May 2021)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Marowak}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0105A|Marowak|Alolan Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * GO Fest 2020<br /> * {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} (April 2022)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Weezing}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0110G|Weezing|Galarian Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * GO Fest 2022<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0144G|Articuno|Galarian Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * [[Incense (GO)|Daily Adventure Incense]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0145G|Zapdos|Galarian Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * [[Incense (GO)|Daily Adventure Incense]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0146G|Moltres|Galarian Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * [[Incense (GO)|Daily Adventure Incense]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Smeargle}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0235|Smeargle}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * Surprise encounter via [[GO Snapshot]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Shedinja}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0292|Shedinja}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} (November 2018, October 2020)<br /> * ''{{DL|Timed Research|Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn}}''<br /> * ''{{DL|Special Research|Misunderstood Mischief}}''<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Mawile}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0303|Mawile}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> * Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} [[Arlo]] ({{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}) (February 3 - July 10, 2020; July 26, 2020)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Spinda}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0327|Spinda}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * [[Field Research]]<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}} (During the ''[[Collection Challenge#Hoenn Collection Challenge|Hoenn Collection Challenge]]'' between January 19, 2021, and January 24, 2021)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Kecleon}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0352|Kecleon}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * Hiding on [[PokéStop]]s<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Absol}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0359|Absol}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> * Defeat {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} {{OBP|Sierra|GO}} ({{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}}) (December 24, 2019 - February 3, 2020)<br /> * [[Incense (GO)|Daily Adventure Incense]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Shinx}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0403|Shinx}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/GO|0405|Luxray}}<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} (May 2020)<br /> * Shinx [[Community Day]] (November 21, 2021)<br /> * Team GO Rocket grunts<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Cherubi}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0420|Cherubi}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * Spawned via [[Mossy Lure Module]]<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Spiritomb}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0442|Spiritomb}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * ''{{DL|Special Research|A Spooky Message}}''<br /> * ''{{DL|Special Research|A Spooky Message 2019}}''<br /> * ''{{DL|Special Research|A Spooky Message Unmasked}}[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]<br /> * [[Field Research]] (October 23 - November 3, 2020; October 2021)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Timburr}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0532|Timburr}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0533|Gurdurr}}{{MSP/GO|0534|Conkeldurr}}<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Scraggy}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0559|Scraggy}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0560|Scrafty}}<br /> |<br /> * [[GO Battle League]] reward<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> * {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} (August 2020)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Frillish}}{{male}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0592|Frillish}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0593|Jellicent}}<br /> |<br /> * [[GO Battle League]] reward<br /> * {{DL|Field Research|Research Breakthrough}} (April 2021)<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Klink}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0599|Klink}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0600|Klang}}{{MSP/GO|0601|Klinklang}}<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Mienfoo}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0619|Mienfoo}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0620|Mienshao}}<br /> |<br /> * [[GO Battle League]] reward<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Druddigon}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0621|Druddigon}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Braviary}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0628H|Braviary|Hisuian Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Scatterbug}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0664|Scatterbug}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0665|Spewpa}}{{MSP/GO|0666|Vivillon}}<br /> |<br /> * Vivillon Collector feature<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Pancham}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0674|Pancham}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0675|Pangoro}}<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Avalugg}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0713H|Avalugg|Hisuian Form}}<br /> |<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | {{p|Rockruff}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0744|Rockruff}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0745Md|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/GO|0745Mn|Lycanroc}}<br /> |<br /> * {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> * [[Incense (GO)|Daily Adventure Incense]]<br /> |- style=background:#FFF<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | {{p|Salandit}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0757|Salandit}}<br /> | {{MSP/GO|0758|Salazzle}}<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; |<br /> * [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Event-induced availability===<br /> The player may choose from the three [[Kanto]] [[starter Pokémon]] at the beginning of the game: {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}}. If the player walks away from the starter Pokémon four times, {{p|Pikachu}} will also appear as a possible starter Pokémon. These Pokémon may also be found in the wild later on.<br /> <br /> It is normally random whether {{p|Eevee}} will [[evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Flareon}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, or {{p|Jolteon}}. However, if Eevee walks at least 10 km as the [[Buddy Pokémon]] and is then evolved while it is still the Buddy Pokémon, it will evolve into {{p|Espeon}} during the [[Time|day]] or {{p|Umbreon}} during the [[Time|night]]. Additionally, the [[Mossy Lure Module]] and [[Glacial Lure Module]] can be used to cause Eevee to evolve into {{p|Leafeon}} or {{p|Glaceon}}, respectively. Finally, gaining seventy hearts as the Buddy Pokémon causes its evolution into {{p|Sylveon}}. It is also possible to force Eevee's evolution into a specific Pokémon if it is given a certain [[nickname]]:&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/4t0cpo/psa_how_to_force_your_eevee_to_evolve_into_your/ PSA - How to force your Eevee to evolve into your choice of Eeveelution! : pokemongo]&lt;/ref&gt; &quot;Sparky&quot; for Jolteon, &quot;Rainer&quot; for Vaporeon, &quot;Pyro&quot; for Flareon (the names of the [[Eevee brothers]] in the [[Pokémon anime]]), &quot;Sakura&quot; for Espeon, &quot;Tamao&quot; for Umbreon (two of the [[Kimono Girl]]s in the anime), &quot;Linnea&quot; for Leafeon, &quot;Rea&quot; for Glaceon, and &quot;Kira&quot; for Sylveon (three of the [[Eevee users]]). These nicknames override all other factors in determining evolution; however, each nickname can only influence evolution once per player.<br /> <br /> Certain real-world events will occasionally cause Pokémon to appear in the wild that are usually locked to a specific method, such as having region- or Raid-exclusive Pokémon appearing regularly in the wild.<br /> <br /> During certain conventions or other events, specific letters of {{p|Unown}} may be made available at a greatly increased rate in the vicinity of the event. The letters made available spell out something related to the event, such as C, H, I, A, G, and O for Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago.<br /> <br /> During some special events, featured Pokémon may be caught wearing a commemorative costume. For example, {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Pichu}} may be caught or hatched wearing [[Pikachu variants#Pokémon GO|a special hat]], and {{p|Raichu}} will retain the hat upon evolution. During the {{p|Squirtle}} [[Community Day]] on July 8, 2018, Sunglasses Squirtle based on the [[Squirtle Squad]] from the anime was made available through Field Research; {{p|Wartortle}} and {{p|Blastoise}} will both retain the glasses on evolution. During the Valentine's Day 2019 event, a {{p|Spinda}} based on the heart-spotted one from ''[[AG057|Going for a Spinda]]'' could be obtained from Field Research. For Pokémon Day 2019, an {{p|Eevee}} with a hat was added, similarly to Pikachu; it retains the hat upon evolution.<br /> <br /> :''See also: [[List of Pokémon with form differences (GO)]], [[Event Pokémon (GO)]]''<br /> <br /> Since September 2018, certain Pokémon have been made available in 7 km Eggs as part of an event, including regional- and Raid-exclusive Pokémon such as {{p|Tauros}} and {{p|Absol}}, respectively.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> {{pokelist}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Pokémon GO]]</div>

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<p>FireDragons52: /* Team GO Rocket */</p> <hr /> <div>{{samename|song|Pokémon Go! (song)}}<br /> {{samename|[[TCG]] expansion|Pokémon GO (TCG)}}<br /> {{incomplete|needs=Details on [https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000268888-Pokémon-GO-on-Apple-Watch Pokémon GO for Apple Watch]}}<br /> {{Infobox game|colorscheme=night|bordercolorscheme=blue<br /> |name={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |jname={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |boxart=Pokemon Go Logo.png<br /> |size=200px<br /> |caption=Pokémon GO logo<br /> |category=Real-world adventure&lt;br&gt;{{wp|Location-based game}}<br /> |players=1+<br /> |link_method=N/A<br /> |platform={{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}<br /> |gen_series=[[Generation VI]] - {{gen|IX}} [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin off]]<br /> |release_date_ja=March 29, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 22, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_na=May 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_au=April 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_eu=July 13, 2016<br /> |release_date_kr=January 24, 2017<br /> |release_date_hk=July 25, 2016<br /> |release_date_tw=August 6, 2016<br /> |publisher=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |developer=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |cero=A<br /> |esrb=E<br /> |pegi=3<br /> |acb=PG<br /> |grb=3<br /> |website_ja=[http://www.pokemongo.jp/ Official site (TPC)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/ja/ Official site (Niantic)]<br /> |website_en=[http://www.pokemongo.com/ Official site (TPCi)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/en/ Official site (Niantic)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-go/ Pokémon.com]<br /> }}<br /> {{bulbanews|game}}<br /> {{StrategyWiki}}<br /> '''Pokémon GO''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|Pokémon GO|ポケモン　ゴー}}}}''') is a multiplayer, location-based, {{wp|augmented reality}} Pokémon game for {{wp|iOS}} and {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}. The game results from a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company]], [[Nintendo]], and [[Niantic]], Inc., and is {{wp|Freemium|free to download}} with in-app purchases. It was released in most markets with access to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store on a staggered schedule starting on July 6, 2016. The game became available on the Samsung Galaxy Store for Samsung devices running on Android on May 11, 2019&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1126967087736467457?s=20 Announcement of game availability on Galaxy Store]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> The game was announced at the [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon GO Press Conference]] in Japan on September 10, 2015. Field tests for Pokémon GO were held from March 29, 2016, through June 30, 2016.<br /> <br /> The game is compatible with the [[Pokémon GO Plus]] and the [[Poké Ball Plus]], {{wp|Bluetooth}} devices that allow players to enjoy elements of the game without looking at their phone. Compatibility with the {{wp|Apple Watch}} was added in an update on December 22, 2016, but was later dropped on July 1, 2019, with the addition of Adventure Sync.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?p=web&amp;s=top-articles&amp;f=discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued support for Apple Watch]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Blurb==<br /> &lt;i&gt;Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet Earth!<br /> <br /> Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world. You’ll join one of three teams and battle for the prestige and ownership of Gyms with your Pokémon at your side.<br /> <br /> Pokémon are out there, and you need to find them. As you walk around a neighborhood, your smartphone will vibrate when there’s a Pokémon nearby. Take aim and throw a Poké Ball… You’ll have to stay alert, or it might get away!<br /> <br /> Search far and wide for Pokémon and items<br /> <br /> Certain Pokémon appear near their native environment—look for Water-type Pokémon by lakes and oceans. Visit PokéStops, found at interesting places like museums, art installations, historical markers, and monuments, to stock up on Poké Balls and helpful items.<br /> <br /> Catching, hatching, evolving, and more<br /> <br /> As you level up, you’ll be able to catch more-powerful Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. You can add to your collection by hatching Pokémon Eggs based on the distances you walk. Help your Pokémon evolve by catching many of the same kind.<br /> <br /> Take on Gym battles and defend your Gym<br /> <br /> As your Charmander evolves to Charmeleon and then Charizard, you can battle together to defeat a Gym and assign your Pokémon to defend it against all comers.<br /> <br /> It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await!<br /> <br /> Note: This app is free-to-play and is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.&lt;/i&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Gameplay==<br /> [[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]]<br /> Pokémon GO has mechanics much different from those of the core series games. The player is assisted by [[Professor Willow]] throughout the game. Players can login using a [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], Google, or Facebook account, which can be linked together for logging in.<br /> <br /> The game can be played as an {{wp|augmented reality}} (AR) game, so that in wild encounters and battles the Pokémon appear to be in the real world when looking at the smart device's screen. However, it is also possible to disable this functionality, which saves battery power and is necessary on some devices which do not support AR.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Candy|GO}} and {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} are two forms of currency central to Pokémon GO. Each Pokémon's evolutionary family uses a specific type of Candy to [[Power Up]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. Stardust is required in addition to Candy to Power Up; unlike Candy, Stardust is not specific to any species of Pokémon. Candy and Stardust are most commonly earned by catching and hatching Pokémon. If a player [[released Pokémon|transfers]] a Pokémon to Professor Willow, then one Candy for that Pokémon will be awarded.<br /> <br /> Players can also challenge each other in {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s or challenge the Team leaders [[Candela]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, and [[Blanche]] in Battle Training.<br /> <br /> Players can customize their [[Style (GO)|appearance]], such as clothing and accessories, which can be shown to other players. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s collect XP from performing various actions, such as catching Pokémon, which allows them to increase their Trainer [[level]]. Leveling up rewards the player with items, and some levels unlock features of the game. Wild Pokémon encountered by Trainers at higher levels are more likely to have higher CP. The maximum number of times an individual Pokémon can be [[Power Up|Powered Up]] increases with the Trainer's level.<br /> <br /> ===Capturing===<br /> : ''See also: [[Catch rate (GO)]]''<br /> In the game, [[wild Pokémon]] appear on a map of the real world (based on the crowdsourced OpenStreetMap project)&lt;ref&gt;[https://allgamers.com/article/3496/niantic-switches-to-openstreetmap-in-pokeacutemon-go Niantic Switches to OpenStreetMap in Pokémon GO]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2018/04/01/tips-pokemon-go-2/ Recommendations for new (Pokémon GO) mappers by community members]&lt;/ref&gt;, with the player moving in the game by traveling in the real world. When a Pokémon is nearby, the player's phone vibrates. The player can encounter a nearby Pokémon by tapping it in the Map View. Different kinds of Pokémon will appear in different environments; for example, {{type|Water}} Pokémon are more common near water. [[Weather]] also affects which Pokémon are common.<br /> <br /> In a wild encounter, the player attempts to capture a wild Pokémon in a [[Poké Ball]] before it runs away. Unlike in the [[core series]] games, these encounters do not involve battle. At higher levels, the player can use various Berries to make wild Pokémon easier to catch or use more powerful Poké Balls like [[Great Ball]]s and [[Ultra Ball]]s. While holding a press on a Poké Ball, a ring will appear around the Pokémon. This ring shrinks over time; once it reaches its smallest size it immediately returns to full size and the cycle repeats. If the Poké Ball thrown strikes the Pokémon after passing through the ring, it will grant a bonus to catch rate depending on the size of the ring, denoted as Nice/Great/Excellent throws. Throwing a curve ball by spinning the ball before throwing it also increases your chances of catching the Pokémon.<br /> <br /> In other special encounters, [[Premier Ball]]s and [[Beast Ball]]s are used. This includes raids, research, and shadow Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ===Locations===<br /> There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. PokéStops and Gyms exist at are pre-defined real-world locations that the player must be within range of to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they have shown up in the Map.)<br /> <br /> A PokéStop allows players to obtain items and Eggs by tapping on it then spinning the blue Photo Disc (swiping left / right across it). The Photo Disc then changes color to purple, and has a cooldown time of 5 minutes before it can be spun again. Pokémon often spawn close to PokéStops, sometimes in large clusters known as a [[Nest]]. Lures can be attached to PokéStops to attract certain Pokémon to them.<br /> <br /> Gyms appear much larger on the map, with its color matching the team currently in control of it. Players can battle to weaken those belonging to opposing teams. Players from any team can claim items from a gym's Photo Disc, the same as with a PokéStop. The player will be given a Gym Badge for each Gym the first time they interact with it: Badges can be leveled up to bronze, silver, and gold, with each level causing the Gym to give out a higher number of items when spun.<br /> <br /> A Gym can only be controlled by one team at a time, with its color matching the team currently in possession.<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by the player's team, they can add one of their own Pokémon to defend it (if there are not already six Pokémon in the Gym), which will earn the player 1 [[PokéCoin]] every 10 minutes, up to a maximum of 50 coins. A player can also feed Berries to any Pokémon in the Gym, which will increase the Pokémon's motivation and earn the player Stardust (and possibly Candy).<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by a rival team, the player can battle it to decrease each defending Pokémon's motivation; when a Pokémon's motivation reaches zero, it will be knocked out of the Gym. When all defending Pokémon have been defeated, the team loses control of the Gym, allowing the player to reclaim it as their own.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s may sometimes take place at a Gym, where several players can work together to battle against a wild Pokémon much stronger than normal. The Pokémon currently in the Raid is highlighted above the Gym, as well as its level. Winning a Raid Battle allows the involved players to attempt to catch the raid Pokémon, now with much reduced CP and possibly different attacks.<br /> <br /> PokéStops are much more common than Gyms, but depending on where a player lives, they may be very common or very sparse. Locations tend to be more common in urban areas due to a higher population density, resulting in more players in those areas. If there are no nearby PokéStops, the player can only obtain Poké Balls by leveling up or purchasing them with PokéCoins; if there are no nearby Gyms, the player can only obtain PokéCoins by purchasing them with real currency.<br /> <br /> The locations of PokéStops and Gyms are based on a selection of portals from the Niantic game {{wp|Ingress (video game)|Ingress}}. Until 2015, Ingress players (agents) could submit proposals for portals which subsequently had to be approved by Niantic. From 2017 onward, Ingress agents can submit new portals through Operation Portal Recon (OPR) that would be reviewed and approved by their OPR peers. Starting in September 2017, a PokéStop submission system started beta test for level 40 trainers located in Brazil and South Korea. As of September 2017 the portal or PokéStop submissions are still reviewed by agents participating in OPR for final approval, although Niantic has announced that the system will be expanded to Pokémon GO trainers.<br /> <br /> With Pokémon Go's update, you can now scan PokéStops to level them up and get bonus items from them. Eventually, the time runs out and the PokéStop no longer gives extra items, however it still retains it's level. PokéStops have a max level of fifty and the length of the bonus and the amount of extra items you get increases with each level.<br /> <br /> ===Battles===<br /> Battles in Pokémon GO, in contrast to the core series games, are not turn based and instead rely participants to continuously cast attacks to deal damage. While Pokémon GO uses the same [[Type#In Pokémon GO|type effectiveness]] chart as the core series since [[Generation VI]], it uses different multipliers and a [[Damage#Pokémon GO|different formula to calculate damage]]. There are two types of battle mechanics in Pokémon GO: one for {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s and {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s (against an AI) and the other for {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s (against another player or [[Team GO Rocket]]). The two modes have different stats for each move and use different sets of damage modifiers. For Trainer Battles, the player can battle the Team Leaders [[Blanche]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, or [[Candela]] to practice against an AI. For unspecified reasons, {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Shedinja}} are unusable in Trainer Battles.<br /> <br /> ===Moves===<br /> :''See also: [[List of moves (GO)]]''<br /> Unlike in the core series, Pokémon normally only have two [[Move#In Pokémon GO|moves]]: one Fast Attack and one Charged Attack. In both types of battles, Fast Attacks can be cast at any time, and the user gains {{OBP|energy|GO}} each cast. Charged Attacks are generally much stronger moves that cost energy to use. A Pokémon's moves are randomly assigned and can only be changed by using a [[TM#Pokémon GO|TM]] to learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack, at random, by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. [[Evolution|Evolving]] a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves (there are some exceptions).<br /> <br /> ===Trainer level===<br /> {{main|Trainer level}}<br /> In Pokémon GO, the player earns experience (abbreviated XP), rather than the Pokémon. As the player gains experience they gain levels. Leveling up awards the player with items, and certain levels unlock particular items. After reaching level 5, the player can choose a team, which allows them to use {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. As the player's level increases, their Pokémon are able to achieve a higher Combat Power as the player powers them up.<br /> <br /> ===Teams===<br /> [[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The team leaders Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]<br /> {{main|Team (GO)}}<br /> After the player reaches level 5, they can choose a team by tapping a Gym. There are three teams: the yellow Team Instinct led by Spark, the blue Team Mystic led by Blanche, and the red Team Valor led by Candela.<br /> <br /> Pokémon Appraisal, added in version 0.35.0 (labelled version 1.5.0 on the iOS App Store), has the chosen team's leader detail a Pokémon's {{IV}}s much like a [[stats judge]] in the core series. They describe which of its three stats has the highest IVs, and how good its IVs are overall. They will also note if the Pokémon's height or weight is particularly far from the average listed in the Pokédex.<br /> <br /> Players may change their team by purchasing a [[Team Medallion]] in the Shop. After purchasing it, the player must wait 365 days before they may buy another one.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Emblem<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Team<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Color<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Mascot<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Leader<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Description<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Instinct emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Instinct<br /> | Yellow<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{OBP|Spark|GO}}<br /> | ''Hey! The name's Spark &amp;mdash; the leader of Team Instinct. Pokemon are creatures with excellent intuition. I bet the secret to their intuition is related to how they're hatched. Come and join my team! You never lose when you trust your instincts!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Mystic<br /> | Blue<br /> | {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | [[Blanche]]<br /> | ''I am Blanche, leader of Team Mystic. The wisdom of Pokemon is immeasurably deep. I am researching why it is that they evolve. With our calm analysis of every situation, we can't lose!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | [[File:Team Valor emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Valor<br /> | Red<br /> | {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | [[Candela]]<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; | ''I'm Candela &amp;mdash; Team Valor's leader! Pokemon are stronger than humans, and they're warmhearted, too! I'm researching ways to enhance Pokemon's natural power in the pursuit of true strength. There's no doubt that the Pokemon our team have trained at the strongest in battle! Are you ready?''<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Items===<br /> {{main|List of items (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO has a variety of items that are stored in the player's [[Bag]]. These items have many purposes, including [[caught Pokémon|capturing]], [[evolution|evolving]] and restoring Pokémon. Items are primarily obtained through spinning Photo Disks at [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. Upon reaching a new [[Trainer level]], the player will also receive a large amount of items. In later updates, players could also earn other rarer items from winning {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s or by completing [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]] tasks.<br /> <br /> A Bag may hold up to 350 items, but players can purchase more space for {{PCoin}}200, allowing for 50 more items, up to a maximum of 5,250. If the player tries to spin a PokéStop or open a Gift with a full Bag, the game will not allow them to do so unless there is at least one empty slot. However, it is possible to open gifts with a full bag if you turn on the setting to only recieve [[Stardust (GO)|Stardust]] from Gifts when your Bag is full. Before participating in a {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}, players will be warned if their Bag is full, notifying them that prizes will not be rewarded afterwards. However, receiving items through other means, such as leveling up or winning raids, can bypass this limit and allow players to store more items past the capacity.<br /> <br /> ===Shop===<br /> {{main|PokéCoin}}<br /> In the Shop, the player can make two kinds of purchases. They can purchase PokéCoins using real money or they can purchase in-game items using PokéCoins. PokéCoins are the in-app currency used in Pokémon GO. There are two ways of obtaining PokéCoins: the {{OBP|Gym|GO}} Defender bonus or by purchasing them with real money. Players can also purchase special event access to limited items through research using real money.<br /> <br /> A number of the in-game items in the Shop can also be obtained by playing the game, but a few items are exclusive to the Shop: the Bag Upgrade, the Pokémon Storage Upgrade, and the Premium Raid Pass. The Shop also occasionally features limited-time &quot;Box&quot; deals (e.g., a Special Box) that include more than one kind of item.<br /> <br /> To obtain the Defender bonus, the player must assign a Pokémon to defend a Gym that currently has less than six defenders. Upon their Pokémon being knocked out, the player will receive a number of coins based on how long their Pokémon defended a Gym, one coin for every ten minutes, up to a maximum of {{PCoin}}50 for a collective eight hours and twenty minutes.<br /> <br /> ===Eggs===<br /> [[File:GO Egg 2 km.png|thumb|100px|A 2&amp;nbsp;km egg in Pokémon GO]]<br /> {{main|List of Eggs (GO)}}<br /> The player can obtain Eggs at [[PokéStop]]s, {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s, or as a possible [[Adventure Sync]] reward. An Egg will hatch after traveling a certain distance while the Egg is in an [[Egg Incubator]]. Five Egg distances are possible: 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, 7&amp;nbsp;km, 10&amp;nbsp;km, and 12&amp;nbsp;km. 7 km Eggs are exclusively obtained by opening [[Gift]]s, and 12 km Eggs are obtained by beating [[Team GO Rocket Leader]]s. 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, and 10&amp;nbsp;km eggs are obtained from Pokéstops and Gyms, but if a trainer walks enough in a week, they'll get an egg from Adventure Sync. This includes walking 25&amp;nbsp;km for a 5&amp;nbsp;km egg, or walking 50&amp;nbsp;km for a 10&amp;nbsp;km egg. The eggs from Adventure Sync have different Pokémon that can hatch from them. Each species has a set Egg distance and can only hatch from Eggs with this distance, but Egg distances have occasionally been changed.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Buddy===<br /> [[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]<br /> {{main|Buddy Pokémon}}<br /> By assigning a Buddy Pokémon, the player can receive additional Candies for that species of Pokémon as they walk. Depending on the species, the Buddy Pokémon will find 1 Candy every 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, or 20 km walked. The player can only have a single Buddy Pokémon at one time.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon require being walked a certain distance before it can evolve. For example, {{p|Feebas}} must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20 km before it can be evolved into {{p|Milotic}}.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon also require you to do certain things (other than walking) while they are your buddy to evolve.<br /> <br /> You can take pictures of your buddy and feed it to level it up to gain certain perks.<br /> <br /> If a [[Zorua]] spawns, it will appear on the map as your Buddy, including whether of not it's Shiny, Mega Evolved, in it's Primal Forms, or a Ditto or Zorua itself. If you do not have a Buddy Pokémon set, Zorua will appear on the map as itself.<br /> <br /> ===Research tasks===<br /> There are four types of Research tasks in Pokémon GO: [[Field Research]], [[Special Research]], [[Timed Research]], and [[Collection Challenge]]s. Players can complete Research tasks to receive a variety of rewards, including items or encounters with a [[wild Pokémon]]. Wild Pokémon encountered from completing Research tasks will never [[escape|flee]] and have a minimum of 10 {{IV}}s (out of a maximum 15) per stat.<br /> <br /> Trainers can unlock Field Research tasks by spinning [[PokéStop]]s and can hold a maximum of three tasks at once. Each PokéStop has a specific Field Research task assigned to it once a day. Players can choose to discard a Field Research task to free up a slot. Completing a Field Research tasks earns the player a Stamp up to once a day. Once the player collects seven Stamps, a Research Breakthrough will be unlocked, which includes item rewards and an encounter with a rare, special Pokémon. AR Mapping Tasks can also be obtained as Field Research, and do not take up one of the three Field Research slots. Sponsored Field Research are obtained by spinning Sponsored [[PokéStop]]s.<br /> <br /> [[Special Research]] tasks generally take longer to complete than Field Research. Unlike Field Research, Special Research tasks are finite and unlocked through specific events. A Special Research is usually several sets of three Research tasks that must be completed sequentially before unlocking the next set. Upon completing all Special Research sets, the player will have the chance to encounter a rare, special Pokémon. So far, Special Research is the only way to obtain {{p|Mew}} (and its {{Shiny}} variant), {{p|Celebi}} (and its Shiny variant), {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Shaymin}} (in its Land and Sky form), {{p|Victini}}, Aria Form {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Hoopa}} Confined, {{p|Zarude}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, and other rare or exclusive Pokémon.<br /> <br /> [[Timed Research]] tasks are only available during events. Unlike Field and Special Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. Much like Special Research, they often have pages and multiple tasks per page. They recently have come with new seasons of [[GO Battle League]], and often Pokémon GO has partnerships with companies, and Timed Research is available with codes for customers of the company.<br /> <br /> [[Collection Challenge]]s. Like Timed Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. When a Collection Challenge is completed, it adds to the &quot;Elite Collector&quot; Medal. Collection Challenges sometimes comes in the form of redeemable codes. They involve catching, evolving, or trading specific Pokémon. Usually, the objective is to just catch the normal Pokémon specified, but sometimes they also require trading, or evolving Pokémon, or catching the Pokémon in their Shadow or Costume form.<br /> <br /> ===Team GO Rocket===<br /> [[File:GO Rocket PokéStop.png|160px|thumb|A PokéStop invaded by Team GO Rocket]]<br /> {{main|Team GO Rocket}}<br /> Team GO Rocket is a [[villainous team]] whose goal is to take over [[PokéStop]]s for their items and resources. Team GO Rocket Grunts are occasionally stationed to invade a PokéStop, and they come to you in a hot air balloon, where they will challenge players to battle if they interact with the PokéStop. Team GO Rocket Grunts battle using Shadow Pokémon and will abandon one of their Pokémon upon being defeated. Players will have a chance to capture the abandoned Shadow Pokémon, which can then be purified using Candy and Stardust.<br /> <br /> Team Go Rocket Leaders and Giovanni can also be found, but require a Rocket Radar or Super Rocket Radar to find or battle. If you find Giovanni, it may be a Decoy Grunt, which does not require to use the Super Rocket Radar to battle.<br /> <br /> ===Mega Evolution===<br /> {{main|Mega Evolution (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Mega Evolutions also exist in Pokémon Go, currently 25 Mega Evolutions are available in GO. Mega Evolution is achieved by using [[Mega Energy]]. Mega Energy has a limit of 2000 per Pokémon in a trainer's inventory, it is a resource similar to Candy. Shadow Pokémon are unable to Mega Evolve, when a Pokémon is Mega Evolved, it lasts for a period of 8 hours. Once this period is over it starts a countdown for the Pokémon's rest period. When the rest period is over, the Pokémon can Mega Evolve with no Mega Energy cost. There are different levels for mega evolved Pokémon, levels are advanced by Mega Evolving the Pokémon multiple times. The higher the level, the shorter the rest period, and the more the Mega Bonuses do.<br /> <br /> When a Pokémon is mega evolved, you will get bonus candy, stardust, and an increased chance for XL Candy when catching Pokémon that share a type with the Mega Evolved Pokémon.<br /> <br /> Mega Evolution was originally released in Pokémon Go on August 27th, 2020, this started with the Mega Evolutions for {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Beedrill}}.<br /> On April 20th, 2022, the Mega system was overhauled into the current system. This started the &quot;A Mega Moment&quot; event, along with the release of Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}<br /> <br /> [[Mega Energy]] is obtained by winning Mega Raids, winning Mega Legendary Raids, or by completing research during events.<br /> <br /> ===Medals===<br /> {{main|Medal (GO)}}<br /> The game has challenges that award [[Medal#Pokémon GO|medals]] upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile. Some medals unlock [[Style (GO)|clothing items]], allowing players to purchase them using PokéCoins. Medals awarded for catching Pokémon of a specific type slightly increase the capture rate of Pokémon of that type.<br /> <br /> ===Daily bonuses===<br /> Daily bonuses give the player extra rewards the first time they perform certain actions each day (local time). They were added to Pokémon GO in version 0.45.0 (labelled 1.15.0 on the {{wp|App Store (iOS)|iOS App Store}}), which was released on November 7, 2016.<br /> <br /> The first Pokémon the player catches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and 600 {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}. If the player catches a Pokémon every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and 3000 Stardust.<br /> <br /> The first [[PokéStop]] or {{OBP|Gym|GO}} the player searches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and extra items. If the player searches PokéStops or Gyms every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and even more items. The 7-day streak bonus is guaranteed to give the player an [[Evolution item]] (such as a [[King's Rock]]).<br /> <br /> ===Available Pokémon===<br /> {{main|List of Pokémon by availability (GO)}}<br /> For a list of Pokémon available in Pokémon GO, see [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]].<br /> <br /> ==Events==<br /> {{main|List of events (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO features a variety of both local and global events throughout the year, which often feature increased {{pkmn2|wild}} spawns of thematic Pokémon, bonuses for certain in-game activities, and new releases of [[Shiny Pokémon]].<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> Some of the music in Pokémon GO was composed by [[Junichi Masuda]]. The music, as well as the sound effects, can be turned off in the [[options#Pokémon GO|settings]] of the app.<br /> <br /> ==Version history==<br /> {{main|Pokémon GO/Version history}}<br /> For a full history of all content released in Pokémon GO, please see [[Pokémon GO/Version history]].<br /> <br /> ==Compatibility==<br /> Pokémon GO requires an internet connection ({{wp|Wi-Fi}}, {{wp|3G}} or {{wp|4G}}) and GPS and location services. According to the official support site, the game can be played on:&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/92-supported-devices Supported Devices — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Android devices: {{wp|Android Nougat|Android 7}} (2016) and newer ({{wp|Rooting (Android OS)|rooted}} devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)<br /> ** {{wp|Android KitKat|Android 4.4}} (2013) support was available until July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1771-discontinued-support-for-android-4-kitkat Discontinued Support for Android 4 KitKat — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Lollipop|Android 5}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/2697-discontinued-support-for-android-5-ios-10-11-and-iphone-5s-6 Discontinued Support for Android 5, iOS 10/11, and iPhone 5s/6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Marshmallow|Android 6}} (2015) support was available until June 13, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3455-discontinued-support-for-android-6/ Discontinued Support for Android 6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * iOS devices: {{wp|iPhone 6S}} (2015) and newer, {{wp|iOS 14}} (2020) and newer ({{wp|iOS jailbreaking|jailbroken}} devices are not supported)<br /> ** {{wp|iPad 2}} (2011), {{wp|iPad (3rd generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPhone 5}} (2012), {{wp|iPad (4th generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPad Mini (1st generation)|iPad Mini}} (2012), and {{wp|iPhone 5C}} (2013) support was available until February 28, 2018.&lt;ref&gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911194054/https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115016003208-Discontinued-support-for-certain-Apple-devices-from-2013-and-older- Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older – Pokémon GO (Archived)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iPhone 5S}} (2013) and {{wp|iPhone 6}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 10}} (2016) support was available from September 13, 2016, to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Apple Watch}} (2015) support was available from December 22, 2016, to July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1812-discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued Support for Apple Watch — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 11}} (2017) support was available from September 19, 2017, to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 12}} (2018) support was available from September 17, 2018, to November 30, 2021.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3179-discontinued-support-for-ios-12 Discontinued Support for iOS 12 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 13}} (2019) support was available from September 19, 2019, to July 12, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3522-discontinued-support-for-ios-13/ Discontinued Support for iOS 13 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> However, the game is also playable on some iOS and Android devices that are not officially supported.<br /> <br /> ==Connectivity==<br /> Pokémon GO originally had no connectivity with other Pokémon games. However, [[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that the developers planned to add connectivity with the next entry in the [[core series]] Pokémon games.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/qqbsdqjgj-k?t=29m16s Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20160715175300/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-from-the-pokemon-go-announcement/ News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] is the first game to allow the player to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to a core series title. Only the [[Generation I|first 151]] Pokémon (including [[Regional form|Alolan forms]]), {{p|Meltan}}, and its [[Evolution|evolved form]], {{p|Melmetal}}, can be transferred. Upon transferring Pokémon to a Let's Go! game or Pokémon HOME for the first time, the player will receive the [[Mystery Box]] in Pokémon GO, which is used to spawn wild Meltan.<br /> <br /> On November 10, 2020, the [[GO Transporter]] was made available to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to [[Pokémon HOME]]. Each Pokémon costs a certain amount of GO Transporter Energy to transfer to HOME, depending on its {{stat|CP}} and whether it is {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or {{pkmn2|Mythical}}. The GO Transporter passively recharges Energy, but the player can spend [[PokéCoin]]s to fully recharge the GO Transporter instantly. Pokémon transferred to HOME via the GO Transporter can be sent to {{g|Sword and Shield}} but not Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. After the first transfer, the player will receive a [[Melmetal]] that can [[Gigantamax]] in Pokémon HOME.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/ZZopswCf2oE Introducing Gigantamax Melmetal, the Steel-type Pokémon! (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Any Shiny Pokémon originating from GO, when transferred to {{g|Sword and Shield}}, will have square sparkles instead of star sparkles, regardless of its [[personality value]].<br /> <br /> ==Partnerships==<br /> {{incomplete|section|Partnerships in Japan, Big Heritage partnership, Baskin Robins}}<br /> <br /> Due to the popularity of Pokémon GO, the game has partnered with several other companies to offer special promotions. These partnerships often involve sponsored locations, wherein stores affiliated with the partner company become [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with {{wp|Ayala Malls}}, {{wp|Puregold}}, {{wp|Robinsons Malls}}, and {{wp|SM Supermalls}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/205489/globe-telecom-enhances-the-pokemon-go-experience-for-ph-gamers Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers]&lt;/ref&gt; The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).&lt;ref&gt;[https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/sponsor-dropped-out-of-pokemon-go/ Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack}} stores in the United States became PokéStops and Gyms. Sprint locations also feature in-store charging stations to allow Pokémon GO players to charge their devices. Players could also find small Level 10, 20, 30, or 40 iron-on patches at Sprint store Gyms. During the fourth year, the partnership ended.<br /> <br /> The day after the Sprint partnership began, a {{wp|Starbucks}} partnership in the United States began as well. 7,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States have been made into PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, Starbucks sold a special-edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino as part of this partnership; the Pokémon GO Frappuccino starts with a Vanilla Bean {{wp|Frappuccino}} blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India became PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's &quot;Happy New Year&quot; offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers.<br /> <br /> On November 16th 2017, Pokémon GO partnered with US game shop {{wp|GameStop}} to celebrate the release of {{wp|Pokémon Sun and Moon}} coming to Nintendo DS. In this partnership every {{wp|GameStop}} location became a [[Pokéstop]] or a [[Gym]].<br /> <br /> In 2020, Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Verizon}} to bring two GO special weekends to the game on November 7th 2020 and May 29th 2021.<br /> <br /> On November 8th 2020, Pokémon GO brought another GO special weekend to the game with the title sponsor as {{wp|Grubhub}}.<br /> <br /> ==Development==<br /> The game was conceived by John Hanke after the development of Niantic's Ingress. It was decided that a game based on Pokémon would be a good choice, due to its focus on collecting the titular creatures. Hanke brought the idea to the Pokémon Company and talked with Mr. Isihara. Development began. Junichi Masuda worked with Niantic on the game's development.&lt;ref&gt;''Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon''&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> An Ingress Report released on September 10, 2015, the day of the game's announcement, stated that a closed beta would occur during Northern Hemisphere winter 2015 and that the game would be released in early 2016.&lt;ref name=&quot;IngressReport&quot;&gt;[https://youtu.be/HMsM1nzWiYw?t=2m22s INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015]&lt;/ref&gt; However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/0noAj Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/01/160108_at01.html 『Pokémon GO』のベータテストについて ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Field tests were held in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States prior to the game's public release. Selected applicants were given the opportunity to test the game.<br /> * Japan: held from March 29 to June 30, 2016, announced on March 3, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/5731W Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest/ Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-au-nz/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-us/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> A session at the {{wp|Game Developers Conference}} featuring the game [[n:Pokémon GO to be discussed at Game Developers Conference|was intended to be held]] by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2016, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/03/03/pokemon-go-gdc-presentation-canceled.aspx Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Release==<br /> Unlike previous Pokémon games for mobile devices, Pokémon GO was released on a staggered schedule, releasing initially to only to a few select countries. After its initial release on July 6, 2016, additional releases [[n:Niantic puts Pokémon GO's international rollout on hold|were put on hold]] due to server issues, but resumed on July 13, 2016, with the app's [[n:Pokémon GO now available in Germany|release in Germany]]. France was supposed to receive the app alongside other European countries, but the official release in the country was postponed due to the {{wp|2016 Nice truck attack}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://fr.ign.com/pokemon-go-iphone/15934/news/pokemon-go-the-pokemon-company-confirme-le-report-francais Pokémon GO : The Pokémon Company confirme le report français]&lt;/ref&gt; The release in {{pmin|Brazil}} was only a couple of days prior to the beginning of the {{wp|2016 Summer Olympics}} in Rio de Janeiro.<br /> <br /> So far, Pokémon GO has been released in all countries with access to the iOS App Store, Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store, except for {{pmin|Ukraine}}, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, {{pmin|the Arab world|Saudi Arabia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Yemen}}, Myanmar, {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Tunisia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Algeria}}, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Zimbabwe.<br /> <br /> On March 10, 2022, the game was removed and deactivated in Russia and Belarus due to the {{wp|2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine}}.&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1502120716665118725 @NianticLabs on Twitter]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy expandable&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Date<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Locations<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | July 6, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Australia}}, {{pmin|New Zealand}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | {{pmin|the United States|United States}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 13, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Germany}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 15, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Italy}}, {{pmin|Portugal}}, {{pmin|Spain}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 16, 2016<br /> | Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, Greenland, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Latvia, Liechtenstein, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, Malta, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 17, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Canada}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 19, 2016<br /> | Puerto Rico<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 22, 2016<br /> | Japan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 24, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|France}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 25, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 3, 2016<br /> | Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Bolivia}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Costa Rica}}, Dominica, {{pmin|Latin America|Dominican Republic}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|Latin America|El Salvador}}, Grenada, {{pmin|Latin America|Guatemala}}, Guyana, Haiti, {{pmin|Latin America|Honduras}}, Jamaica, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, Montserrat, {{pmin|Latin America|Nicaragua}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Paraguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, {{pmin|Latin America|Uruguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 5, 2016&lt;br&gt;August 6, 2016<br /> | Aruba, Brunei, Cambodia, Curaçao, Fiji, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, Laos, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, Turks and Caicos Islands, {{pmin|Vietnam}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | September 30, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Albania}}, Bosnia and Herzegovina, {{pmin|Greater China|Macau}}, {{pmin|North Macedonia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 1, 2016<br /> | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 4, 2016&lt;br&gt;October 5, 2016<br /> | Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, Eswatini, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, {{pmin|the Arab World|Morocco}}, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | November 18, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the Arab world|Bahrain}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Jordan}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Lebanon}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | December 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|South Asia|Bangladesh}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Bhutan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Nepal}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Sri Lanka}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | January 24, 2017<br /> | {{pmin|South Korea}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | September 11, 2018<br /> | {{pmin|Russia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | June 3, 2021<br /> | {{pmin|Turkey}}<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> &lt;gallery&gt;<br /> Pokémon GO icon.png|Icon<br /> Pokémon GO Beyond icon.png|GO Beyond Icon<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Load screen===<br /> {| class=&quot;roundy collapsible&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Image<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Dates<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Theme<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen.png|60px]]<br /> | July 6 - October 26, 2016<br /> | Original<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 2.png|60px]]<br /> | October 26 - December 12, 2016<br /> | Halloween 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 3.png|60px]]<br /> | December 12 - 30, 2016<br /> | Christmas 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 4.png|60px]]<br /> | December 30, 2016 - April 7, 2017<br /> | New Year 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 5.png|60px]]<br /> | April 7 - June 21, 2017<br /> | Summer (Johto) 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 6.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 20, 2017<br /> | Raid Battle 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 7.png|60px]]<br /> | October 20 - November 2017<br /> | Halloween 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 8.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2017 - January 2018<br /> | Christmas 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 9.png|60px]]<br /> | January - March 28, 2018<br /> | New Year 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 10.png|60px]]<br /> | March 28 - June 19, 2018<br /> | Research &amp; Mew Screen 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 11.png|60px]]<br /> | June 19 - December 7, 2018<br /> | Summer 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 12.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2018 - January 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;February 14 - 23, 2019<br /> | Trainer Battle League<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 13.png|60px]]<br /> | January 2 - February 14, 2019<br /> | New Year 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 14.png|60px]]<br /> | February 23 - June 21, 2019<br /> | GO Snapshot 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 15.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 2, 2019<br /> | Summer 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 16.png|60px]]<br /> | October 2 - December 16, 2019<br /> | [[Team GO Rocket]]<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 17.png|60px]]<br /> | December 16, 2019 - January 2020&lt;br&gt;February 3 - March 25, 2020<br /> | Christmas 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 18.png|60px]]<br /> | January - February 3, 2020<br /> | New Year 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 19.png|60px]]<br /> | March 25, 2020 - July 10, 2020<br /> | Spring 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 20.png|60px]]<br /> | July 10, 2020 - October 29, 2020<br /> | GO Fest 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 21.png|60px]]<br /> | October 29, 2020 - December 1, 2020<br /> | Halloween 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 22.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021<br /> | Christmas 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 23.png|60px]]<br /> | January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021<br /> | New Year 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 24.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2021 - June 11, 2021<br /> | Spring 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 25.png|60px]]<br /> | June 11, 2021 - July 17, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 26.png|60px]]<br /> | July 17, 2021 - September 1, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021 Hoopa<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 27.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021<br /> | Autumn 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 28.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021&lt;br&gt;February 2, 2022 - March 1, 2022<br /> | Winter 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 29.png|60px]]<br /> | December 31, 2021 - February 2, 2022<br /> | New Year 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 30.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022<br /> | Spring 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 31.png|60px]]<br /> | June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022<br /> | GO Fest 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 32.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022<br /> | Autumn 2022<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * Pokémon GO has been banned in Iran&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36989526 Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security' | BBC]&lt;/ref&gt; and {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/01/10/pokemon-go-isnt-coming-to-china-any-time-soon Pokémon Go banned by China authorities over 'safety' and 'security' | Forbes]&lt;/ref&gt; due to security concerns. However, some Iranians are still playing the game publicly regardless.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iranians-hunt-pokemon-despite-ban-071914210.html Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban | Yahoo]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * In the {{wp|United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus}}, no Pokémon can spawn, mostly because the area is considered by the software to be a military area, even though it is in fact {{wp|demilitarized zone|demilitarized}}.&lt;ref&gt;https://www.eurogamer.net/the-history-of-cyprus-is-a-problem-in-pokemon-go&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * On April 1, 2014, over two years before the release of Pokémon GO, Google released a minigame inside of Google Maps to catch Pokémon in celebration of April Fools' Day. On the same day, Google also released a companion YouTube video&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]&lt;/ref&gt; advertising the position of [[Pokémon Master]] at the company.<br /> * In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], starting from v1.1.0, [[Shiny Pokémon]] transferred from Pokémon GO will always use square sparkles, regardless of [[personality value]].<br /> * This is the first Pokémon game to use the {{wp|Unity (game engine)|Unity}} engine.<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{langtable|color={{night color}}|bordercolor={{blue color light}}|textcolor=fff<br /> |ja={{tt|Pokémon|ポケモン}} GO<br /> |zh_yue={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |zh_cmn={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |fr=Pokémon GO<br /> |de=Pokémon GO<br /> |id=Pokémon GO<br /> |it=Pokémon GO<br /> |ko={{tt|Pokémon|포켓몬}} GO<br /> |pt_br=Pokémon GO<br /> |pt_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |ru=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_la=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |th=โปเกมอนโก ''Pokémon GO''<br /> |tr=Pokémon GO<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by base stats (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of moves (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)]]<br /> * [[Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]]<br /> * {{Appendix|Pokémon GO Player's Guide}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> '''Official Websites'''<br /> * [http://www.pokemongo.com/ Offical website]<br /> ** [https://www.pokemongo.jp/ Offical website (JP)]<br /> * [https://pokemongolive.com/ Niantic Pokemon GO Live website]<br /> <br /> '''Social Media'''<br /> * [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/ Offical Facebook page]<br /> * [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp Offical Twitter account]<br /> * [https://www.instagram.com/pokemongoapp/ Offical Instagram account]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/c/pokemongo Offical YouTube channel]<br /> <br /> '''Videos'''<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sj2iQyBTQs Official teaser]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtDeeXtMZM Official trailer]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlX77BKLyY Pokémon GO announcement press conference]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{Other games}}&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Project Games notice}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Pokémon GO|*]]<br /> [[Category:Mobile games]]<br /> [[Category:Unity games]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[es:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[fr:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[it:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[ja:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[zh:Pokémon GO]]</div>

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<p>FireDragons52: /* Buddy */</p> <hr /> <div>{{samename|song|Pokémon Go! (song)}}<br /> {{samename|[[TCG]] expansion|Pokémon GO (TCG)}}<br /> {{incomplete|needs=Details on [https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000268888-Pokémon-GO-on-Apple-Watch Pokémon GO for Apple Watch]}}<br /> {{Infobox game|colorscheme=night|bordercolorscheme=blue<br /> |name={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |jname={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |boxart=Pokemon Go Logo.png<br /> |size=200px<br /> |caption=Pokémon GO logo<br /> |category=Real-world adventure&lt;br&gt;{{wp|Location-based game}}<br /> |players=1+<br /> |link_method=N/A<br /> |platform={{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}<br /> |gen_series=[[Generation VI]] - {{gen|IX}} [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin off]]<br /> |release_date_ja=March 29, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 22, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_na=May 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_au=April 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_eu=July 13, 2016<br /> |release_date_kr=January 24, 2017<br /> |release_date_hk=July 25, 2016<br /> |release_date_tw=August 6, 2016<br /> |publisher=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |developer=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |cero=A<br /> |esrb=E<br /> |pegi=3<br /> |acb=PG<br /> |grb=3<br /> |website_ja=[http://www.pokemongo.jp/ Official site (TPC)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/ja/ Official site (Niantic)]<br /> |website_en=[http://www.pokemongo.com/ Official site (TPCi)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/en/ Official site (Niantic)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-go/ Pokémon.com]<br /> }}<br /> {{bulbanews|game}}<br /> {{StrategyWiki}}<br /> '''Pokémon GO''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|Pokémon GO|ポケモン　ゴー}}}}''') is a multiplayer, location-based, {{wp|augmented reality}} Pokémon game for {{wp|iOS}} and {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}. The game results from a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company]], [[Nintendo]], and [[Niantic]], Inc., and is {{wp|Freemium|free to download}} with in-app purchases. It was released in most markets with access to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store on a staggered schedule starting on July 6, 2016. The game became available on the Samsung Galaxy Store for Samsung devices running on Android on May 11, 2019&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1126967087736467457?s=20 Announcement of game availability on Galaxy Store]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> The game was announced at the [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon GO Press Conference]] in Japan on September 10, 2015. Field tests for Pokémon GO were held from March 29, 2016, through June 30, 2016.<br /> <br /> The game is compatible with the [[Pokémon GO Plus]] and the [[Poké Ball Plus]], {{wp|Bluetooth}} devices that allow players to enjoy elements of the game without looking at their phone. Compatibility with the {{wp|Apple Watch}} was added in an update on December 22, 2016, but was later dropped on July 1, 2019, with the addition of Adventure Sync.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?p=web&amp;s=top-articles&amp;f=discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued support for Apple Watch]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Blurb==<br /> &lt;i&gt;Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet Earth!<br /> <br /> Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world. You’ll join one of three teams and battle for the prestige and ownership of Gyms with your Pokémon at your side.<br /> <br /> Pokémon are out there, and you need to find them. As you walk around a neighborhood, your smartphone will vibrate when there’s a Pokémon nearby. Take aim and throw a Poké Ball… You’ll have to stay alert, or it might get away!<br /> <br /> Search far and wide for Pokémon and items<br /> <br /> Certain Pokémon appear near their native environment—look for Water-type Pokémon by lakes and oceans. Visit PokéStops, found at interesting places like museums, art installations, historical markers, and monuments, to stock up on Poké Balls and helpful items.<br /> <br /> Catching, hatching, evolving, and more<br /> <br /> As you level up, you’ll be able to catch more-powerful Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. You can add to your collection by hatching Pokémon Eggs based on the distances you walk. Help your Pokémon evolve by catching many of the same kind.<br /> <br /> Take on Gym battles and defend your Gym<br /> <br /> As your Charmander evolves to Charmeleon and then Charizard, you can battle together to defeat a Gym and assign your Pokémon to defend it against all comers.<br /> <br /> It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await!<br /> <br /> Note: This app is free-to-play and is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.&lt;/i&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Gameplay==<br /> [[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]]<br /> Pokémon GO has mechanics much different from those of the core series games. The player is assisted by [[Professor Willow]] throughout the game. Players can login using a [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], Google, or Facebook account, which can be linked together for logging in.<br /> <br /> The game can be played as an {{wp|augmented reality}} (AR) game, so that in wild encounters and battles the Pokémon appear to be in the real world when looking at the smart device's screen. However, it is also possible to disable this functionality, which saves battery power and is necessary on some devices which do not support AR.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Candy|GO}} and {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} are two forms of currency central to Pokémon GO. Each Pokémon's evolutionary family uses a specific type of Candy to [[Power Up]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. Stardust is required in addition to Candy to Power Up; unlike Candy, Stardust is not specific to any species of Pokémon. Candy and Stardust are most commonly earned by catching and hatching Pokémon. If a player [[released Pokémon|transfers]] a Pokémon to Professor Willow, then one Candy for that Pokémon will be awarded.<br /> <br /> Players can also challenge each other in {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s or challenge the Team leaders [[Candela]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, and [[Blanche]] in Battle Training.<br /> <br /> Players can customize their [[Style (GO)|appearance]], such as clothing and accessories, which can be shown to other players. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s collect XP from performing various actions, such as catching Pokémon, which allows them to increase their Trainer [[level]]. Leveling up rewards the player with items, and some levels unlock features of the game. Wild Pokémon encountered by Trainers at higher levels are more likely to have higher CP. The maximum number of times an individual Pokémon can be [[Power Up|Powered Up]] increases with the Trainer's level.<br /> <br /> ===Capturing===<br /> : ''See also: [[Catch rate (GO)]]''<br /> In the game, [[wild Pokémon]] appear on a map of the real world (based on the crowdsourced OpenStreetMap project)&lt;ref&gt;[https://allgamers.com/article/3496/niantic-switches-to-openstreetmap-in-pokeacutemon-go Niantic Switches to OpenStreetMap in Pokémon GO]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2018/04/01/tips-pokemon-go-2/ Recommendations for new (Pokémon GO) mappers by community members]&lt;/ref&gt;, with the player moving in the game by traveling in the real world. When a Pokémon is nearby, the player's phone vibrates. The player can encounter a nearby Pokémon by tapping it in the Map View. Different kinds of Pokémon will appear in different environments; for example, {{type|Water}} Pokémon are more common near water. [[Weather]] also affects which Pokémon are common.<br /> <br /> In a wild encounter, the player attempts to capture a wild Pokémon in a [[Poké Ball]] before it runs away. Unlike in the [[core series]] games, these encounters do not involve battle. At higher levels, the player can use various Berries to make wild Pokémon easier to catch or use more powerful Poké Balls like [[Great Ball]]s and [[Ultra Ball]]s. While holding a press on a Poké Ball, a ring will appear around the Pokémon. This ring shrinks over time; once it reaches its smallest size it immediately returns to full size and the cycle repeats. If the Poké Ball thrown strikes the Pokémon after passing through the ring, it will grant a bonus to catch rate depending on the size of the ring, denoted as Nice/Great/Excellent throws. Throwing a curve ball by spinning the ball before throwing it also increases your chances of catching the Pokémon.<br /> <br /> In other special encounters, [[Premier Ball]]s and [[Beast Ball]]s are used. This includes raids, research, and shadow Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ===Locations===<br /> There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. PokéStops and Gyms exist at are pre-defined real-world locations that the player must be within range of to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they have shown up in the Map.)<br /> <br /> A PokéStop allows players to obtain items and Eggs by tapping on it then spinning the blue Photo Disc (swiping left / right across it). The Photo Disc then changes color to purple, and has a cooldown time of 5 minutes before it can be spun again. Pokémon often spawn close to PokéStops, sometimes in large clusters known as a [[Nest]]. Lures can be attached to PokéStops to attract certain Pokémon to them.<br /> <br /> Gyms appear much larger on the map, with its color matching the team currently in control of it. Players can battle to weaken those belonging to opposing teams. Players from any team can claim items from a gym's Photo Disc, the same as with a PokéStop. The player will be given a Gym Badge for each Gym the first time they interact with it: Badges can be leveled up to bronze, silver, and gold, with each level causing the Gym to give out a higher number of items when spun.<br /> <br /> A Gym can only be controlled by one team at a time, with its color matching the team currently in possession.<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by the player's team, they can add one of their own Pokémon to defend it (if there are not already six Pokémon in the Gym), which will earn the player 1 [[PokéCoin]] every 10 minutes, up to a maximum of 50 coins. A player can also feed Berries to any Pokémon in the Gym, which will increase the Pokémon's motivation and earn the player Stardust (and possibly Candy).<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by a rival team, the player can battle it to decrease each defending Pokémon's motivation; when a Pokémon's motivation reaches zero, it will be knocked out of the Gym. When all defending Pokémon have been defeated, the team loses control of the Gym, allowing the player to reclaim it as their own.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s may sometimes take place at a Gym, where several players can work together to battle against a wild Pokémon much stronger than normal. The Pokémon currently in the Raid is highlighted above the Gym, as well as its level. Winning a Raid Battle allows the involved players to attempt to catch the raid Pokémon, now with much reduced CP and possibly different attacks.<br /> <br /> PokéStops are much more common than Gyms, but depending on where a player lives, they may be very common or very sparse. Locations tend to be more common in urban areas due to a higher population density, resulting in more players in those areas. If there are no nearby PokéStops, the player can only obtain Poké Balls by leveling up or purchasing them with PokéCoins; if there are no nearby Gyms, the player can only obtain PokéCoins by purchasing them with real currency.<br /> <br /> The locations of PokéStops and Gyms are based on a selection of portals from the Niantic game {{wp|Ingress (video game)|Ingress}}. Until 2015, Ingress players (agents) could submit proposals for portals which subsequently had to be approved by Niantic. From 2017 onward, Ingress agents can submit new portals through Operation Portal Recon (OPR) that would be reviewed and approved by their OPR peers. Starting in September 2017, a PokéStop submission system started beta test for level 40 trainers located in Brazil and South Korea. As of September 2017 the portal or PokéStop submissions are still reviewed by agents participating in OPR for final approval, although Niantic has announced that the system will be expanded to Pokémon GO trainers.<br /> <br /> With Pokémon Go's update, you can now scan PokéStops to level them up and get bonus items from them. Eventually, the time runs out and the PokéStop no longer gives extra items, however it still retains it's level. PokéStops have a max level of fifty and the length of the bonus and the amount of extra items you get increases with each level.<br /> <br /> ===Battles===<br /> Battles in Pokémon GO, in contrast to the core series games, are not turn based and instead rely participants to continuously cast attacks to deal damage. While Pokémon GO uses the same [[Type#In Pokémon GO|type effectiveness]] chart as the core series since [[Generation VI]], it uses different multipliers and a [[Damage#Pokémon GO|different formula to calculate damage]]. There are two types of battle mechanics in Pokémon GO: one for {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s and {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s (against an AI) and the other for {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s (against another player or [[Team GO Rocket]]). The two modes have different stats for each move and use different sets of damage modifiers. For Trainer Battles, the player can battle the Team Leaders [[Blanche]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, or [[Candela]] to practice against an AI. For unspecified reasons, {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Shedinja}} are unusable in Trainer Battles.<br /> <br /> ===Moves===<br /> :''See also: [[List of moves (GO)]]''<br /> Unlike in the core series, Pokémon normally only have two [[Move#In Pokémon GO|moves]]: one Fast Attack and one Charged Attack. In both types of battles, Fast Attacks can be cast at any time, and the user gains {{OBP|energy|GO}} each cast. Charged Attacks are generally much stronger moves that cost energy to use. A Pokémon's moves are randomly assigned and can only be changed by using a [[TM#Pokémon GO|TM]] to learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack, at random, by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. [[Evolution|Evolving]] a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves (there are some exceptions).<br /> <br /> ===Trainer level===<br /> {{main|Trainer level}}<br /> In Pokémon GO, the player earns experience (abbreviated XP), rather than the Pokémon. As the player gains experience they gain levels. Leveling up awards the player with items, and certain levels unlock particular items. After reaching level 5, the player can choose a team, which allows them to use {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. As the player's level increases, their Pokémon are able to achieve a higher Combat Power as the player powers them up.<br /> <br /> ===Teams===<br /> [[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The team leaders Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]<br /> {{main|Team (GO)}}<br /> After the player reaches level 5, they can choose a team by tapping a Gym. There are three teams: the yellow Team Instinct led by Spark, the blue Team Mystic led by Blanche, and the red Team Valor led by Candela.<br /> <br /> Pokémon Appraisal, added in version 0.35.0 (labelled version 1.5.0 on the iOS App Store), has the chosen team's leader detail a Pokémon's {{IV}}s much like a [[stats judge]] in the core series. They describe which of its three stats has the highest IVs, and how good its IVs are overall. They will also note if the Pokémon's height or weight is particularly far from the average listed in the Pokédex.<br /> <br /> Players may change their team by purchasing a [[Team Medallion]] in the Shop. After purchasing it, the player must wait 365 days before they may buy another one.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Emblem<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Team<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Color<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Mascot<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Leader<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Description<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Instinct emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Instinct<br /> | Yellow<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{OBP|Spark|GO}}<br /> | ''Hey! The name's Spark &amp;mdash; the leader of Team Instinct. Pokemon are creatures with excellent intuition. I bet the secret to their intuition is related to how they're hatched. Come and join my team! You never lose when you trust your instincts!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Mystic<br /> | Blue<br /> | {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | [[Blanche]]<br /> | ''I am Blanche, leader of Team Mystic. The wisdom of Pokemon is immeasurably deep. I am researching why it is that they evolve. With our calm analysis of every situation, we can't lose!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | [[File:Team Valor emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Valor<br /> | Red<br /> | {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | [[Candela]]<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; | ''I'm Candela &amp;mdash; Team Valor's leader! Pokemon are stronger than humans, and they're warmhearted, too! I'm researching ways to enhance Pokemon's natural power in the pursuit of true strength. There's no doubt that the Pokemon our team have trained at the strongest in battle! Are you ready?''<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Items===<br /> {{main|List of items (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO has a variety of items that are stored in the player's [[Bag]]. These items have many purposes, including [[caught Pokémon|capturing]], [[evolution|evolving]] and restoring Pokémon. Items are primarily obtained through spinning Photo Disks at [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. Upon reaching a new [[Trainer level]], the player will also receive a large amount of items. In later updates, players could also earn other rarer items from winning {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s or by completing [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]] tasks.<br /> <br /> A Bag may hold up to 350 items, but players can purchase more space for {{PCoin}}200, allowing for 50 more items, up to a maximum of 5,250. If the player tries to spin a PokéStop or open a Gift with a full Bag, the game will not allow them to do so unless there is at least one empty slot. However, it is possible to open gifts with a full bag if you turn on the setting to only recieve [[Stardust (GO)|Stardust]] from Gifts when your Bag is full. Before participating in a {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}, players will be warned if their Bag is full, notifying them that prizes will not be rewarded afterwards. However, receiving items through other means, such as leveling up or winning raids, can bypass this limit and allow players to store more items past the capacity.<br /> <br /> ===Shop===<br /> {{main|PokéCoin}}<br /> In the Shop, the player can make two kinds of purchases. They can purchase PokéCoins using real money or they can purchase in-game items using PokéCoins. PokéCoins are the in-app currency used in Pokémon GO. There are two ways of obtaining PokéCoins: the {{OBP|Gym|GO}} Defender bonus or by purchasing them with real money. Players can also purchase special event access to limited items through research using real money.<br /> <br /> A number of the in-game items in the Shop can also be obtained by playing the game, but a few items are exclusive to the Shop: the Bag Upgrade, the Pokémon Storage Upgrade, and the Premium Raid Pass. The Shop also occasionally features limited-time &quot;Box&quot; deals (e.g., a Special Box) that include more than one kind of item.<br /> <br /> To obtain the Defender bonus, the player must assign a Pokémon to defend a Gym that currently has less than six defenders. Upon their Pokémon being knocked out, the player will receive a number of coins based on how long their Pokémon defended a Gym, one coin for every ten minutes, up to a maximum of {{PCoin}}50 for a collective eight hours and twenty minutes.<br /> <br /> ===Eggs===<br /> [[File:GO Egg 2 km.png|thumb|100px|A 2&amp;nbsp;km egg in Pokémon GO]]<br /> {{main|List of Eggs (GO)}}<br /> The player can obtain Eggs at [[PokéStop]]s, {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s, or as a possible [[Adventure Sync]] reward. An Egg will hatch after traveling a certain distance while the Egg is in an [[Egg Incubator]]. Five Egg distances are possible: 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, 7&amp;nbsp;km, 10&amp;nbsp;km, and 12&amp;nbsp;km. 7 km Eggs are exclusively obtained by opening [[Gift]]s, and 12 km Eggs are obtained by beating [[Team GO Rocket Leader]]s. 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, and 10&amp;nbsp;km eggs are obtained from Pokéstops and Gyms, but if a trainer walks enough in a week, they'll get an egg from Adventure Sync. This includes walking 25&amp;nbsp;km for a 5&amp;nbsp;km egg, or walking 50&amp;nbsp;km for a 10&amp;nbsp;km egg. The eggs from Adventure Sync have different Pokémon that can hatch from them. Each species has a set Egg distance and can only hatch from Eggs with this distance, but Egg distances have occasionally been changed.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Buddy===<br /> [[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]<br /> {{main|Buddy Pokémon}}<br /> By assigning a Buddy Pokémon, the player can receive additional Candies for that species of Pokémon as they walk. Depending on the species, the Buddy Pokémon will find 1 Candy every 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, or 20 km walked. The player can only have a single Buddy Pokémon at one time.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon require being walked a certain distance before it can evolve. For example, {{p|Feebas}} must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20 km before it can be evolved into {{p|Milotic}}.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon also require you to do certain things (other than walking) while they are your buddy to evolve.<br /> <br /> You can take pictures of your buddy and feed it to level it up to gain certain perks.<br /> <br /> If a [[Zorua]] spawns, it will appear on the map as your Buddy, including whether of not it's Shiny, Mega Evolved, in it's Primal Forms, or a Ditto or Zorua itself. If you do not have a Buddy Pokémon set, Zorua will appear on the map as itself.<br /> <br /> ===Research tasks===<br /> There are four types of Research tasks in Pokémon GO: [[Field Research]], [[Special Research]], [[Timed Research]], and [[Collection Challenge]]s. Players can complete Research tasks to receive a variety of rewards, including items or encounters with a [[wild Pokémon]]. Wild Pokémon encountered from completing Research tasks will never [[escape|flee]] and have a minimum of 10 {{IV}}s (out of a maximum 15) per stat.<br /> <br /> Trainers can unlock Field Research tasks by spinning [[PokéStop]]s and can hold a maximum of three tasks at once. Each PokéStop has a specific Field Research task assigned to it once a day. Players can choose to discard a Field Research task to free up a slot. Completing a Field Research tasks earns the player a Stamp up to once a day. Once the player collects seven Stamps, a Research Breakthrough will be unlocked, which includes item rewards and an encounter with a rare, special Pokémon. AR Mapping Tasks can also be obtained as Field Research, and do not take up one of the three Field Research slots. Sponsored Field Research are obtained by spinning Sponsored [[PokéStop]]s.<br /> <br /> [[Special Research]] tasks generally take longer to complete than Field Research. Unlike Field Research, Special Research tasks are finite and unlocked through specific events. A Special Research is usually several sets of three Research tasks that must be completed sequentially before unlocking the next set. Upon completing all Special Research sets, the player will have the chance to encounter a rare, special Pokémon. So far, Special Research is the only way to obtain {{p|Mew}} (and its {{Shiny}} variant), {{p|Celebi}} (and its Shiny variant), {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Shaymin}} (in its Land and Sky form), {{p|Victini}}, Aria Form {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Hoopa}} Confined, {{p|Zarude}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, and other rare or exclusive Pokémon.<br /> <br /> [[Timed Research]] tasks are only available during events. Unlike Field and Special Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. Much like Special Research, they often have pages and multiple tasks per page. They recently have come with new seasons of [[GO Battle League]], and often Pokémon GO has partnerships with companies, and Timed Research is available with codes for customers of the company.<br /> <br /> [[Collection Challenge]]s. Like Timed Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. When a Collection Challenge is completed, it adds to the &quot;Elite Collector&quot; Medal. Collection Challenges sometimes comes in the form of redeemable codes. They involve catching, evolving, or trading specific Pokémon. Usually, the objective is to just catch the normal Pokémon specified, but sometimes they also require trading, or evolving Pokémon, or catching the Pokémon in their Shadow or Costume form.<br /> <br /> ===Team GO Rocket===<br /> [[File:GO Rocket PokéStop.png|160px|thumb|A PokéStop invaded by Team GO Rocket]]<br /> {{main|Team GO Rocket}}<br /> Team GO Rocket is a [[villainous team]] whose goal is to take over [[PokéStop]]s for their items and resources. Team GO Rocket Grunts are occasionally stationed to invade a PokéStop, and they come to you in a hot air balloon, where they will challenge players to battle if they interact with the PokéStop. Team GO Rocket Grunts battle using Shadow Pokémon and will abandon one of their Pokémon upon being defeated. Players will have a chance to capture the abandoned Shadow Pokémon, which can then be purified using Candy and Stardust.<br /> <br /> ===Mega Evolution===<br /> {{main|Mega Evolution (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Mega Evolutions also exist in Pokémon Go, currently 25 Mega Evolutions are available in GO. Mega Evolution is achieved by using [[Mega Energy]]. Mega Energy has a limit of 2000 per Pokémon in a trainer's inventory, it is a resource similar to Candy. Shadow Pokémon are unable to Mega Evolve, when a Pokémon is Mega Evolved, it lasts for a period of 8 hours. Once this period is over it starts a countdown for the Pokémon's rest period. When the rest period is over, the Pokémon can Mega Evolve with no Mega Energy cost. There are different levels for mega evolved Pokémon, levels are advanced by Mega Evolving the Pokémon multiple times. The higher the level, the shorter the rest period, and the more the Mega Bonuses do.<br /> <br /> When a Pokémon is mega evolved, you will get bonus candy, stardust, and an increased chance for XL Candy when catching Pokémon that share a type with the Mega Evolved Pokémon.<br /> <br /> Mega Evolution was originally released in Pokémon Go on August 27th, 2020, this started with the Mega Evolutions for {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Beedrill}}.<br /> On April 20th, 2022, the Mega system was overhauled into the current system. This started the &quot;A Mega Moment&quot; event, along with the release of Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}<br /> <br /> [[Mega Energy]] is obtained by winning Mega Raids, winning Mega Legendary Raids, or by completing research during events.<br /> <br /> ===Medals===<br /> {{main|Medal (GO)}}<br /> The game has challenges that award [[Medal#Pokémon GO|medals]] upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile. Some medals unlock [[Style (GO)|clothing items]], allowing players to purchase them using PokéCoins. Medals awarded for catching Pokémon of a specific type slightly increase the capture rate of Pokémon of that type.<br /> <br /> ===Daily bonuses===<br /> Daily bonuses give the player extra rewards the first time they perform certain actions each day (local time). They were added to Pokémon GO in version 0.45.0 (labelled 1.15.0 on the {{wp|App Store (iOS)|iOS App Store}}), which was released on November 7, 2016.<br /> <br /> The first Pokémon the player catches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and 600 {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}. If the player catches a Pokémon every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and 3000 Stardust.<br /> <br /> The first [[PokéStop]] or {{OBP|Gym|GO}} the player searches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and extra items. If the player searches PokéStops or Gyms every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and even more items. The 7-day streak bonus is guaranteed to give the player an [[Evolution item]] (such as a [[King's Rock]]).<br /> <br /> ===Available Pokémon===<br /> {{main|List of Pokémon by availability (GO)}}<br /> For a list of Pokémon available in Pokémon GO, see [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]].<br /> <br /> ==Events==<br /> {{main|List of events (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO features a variety of both local and global events throughout the year, which often feature increased {{pkmn2|wild}} spawns of thematic Pokémon, bonuses for certain in-game activities, and new releases of [[Shiny Pokémon]].<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> Some of the music in Pokémon GO was composed by [[Junichi Masuda]]. The music, as well as the sound effects, can be turned off in the [[options#Pokémon GO|settings]] of the app.<br /> <br /> ==Version history==<br /> {{main|Pokémon GO/Version history}}<br /> For a full history of all content released in Pokémon GO, please see [[Pokémon GO/Version history]].<br /> <br /> ==Compatibility==<br /> Pokémon GO requires an internet connection ({{wp|Wi-Fi}}, {{wp|3G}} or {{wp|4G}}) and GPS and location services. According to the official support site, the game can be played on:&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/92-supported-devices Supported Devices — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Android devices: {{wp|Android Nougat|Android 7}} (2016) and newer ({{wp|Rooting (Android OS)|rooted}} devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)<br /> ** {{wp|Android KitKat|Android 4.4}} (2013) support was available until July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1771-discontinued-support-for-android-4-kitkat Discontinued Support for Android 4 KitKat — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Lollipop|Android 5}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/2697-discontinued-support-for-android-5-ios-10-11-and-iphone-5s-6 Discontinued Support for Android 5, iOS 10/11, and iPhone 5s/6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Marshmallow|Android 6}} (2015) support was available until June 13, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3455-discontinued-support-for-android-6/ Discontinued Support for Android 6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * iOS devices: {{wp|iPhone 6S}} (2015) and newer, {{wp|iOS 14}} (2020) and newer ({{wp|iOS jailbreaking|jailbroken}} devices are not supported)<br /> ** {{wp|iPad 2}} (2011), {{wp|iPad (3rd generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPhone 5}} (2012), {{wp|iPad (4th generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPad Mini (1st generation)|iPad Mini}} (2012), and {{wp|iPhone 5C}} (2013) support was available until February 28, 2018.&lt;ref&gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911194054/https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115016003208-Discontinued-support-for-certain-Apple-devices-from-2013-and-older- Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older – Pokémon GO (Archived)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iPhone 5S}} (2013) and {{wp|iPhone 6}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 10}} (2016) support was available from September 13, 2016, to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Apple Watch}} (2015) support was available from December 22, 2016, to July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1812-discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued Support for Apple Watch — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 11}} (2017) support was available from September 19, 2017, to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 12}} (2018) support was available from September 17, 2018, to November 30, 2021.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3179-discontinued-support-for-ios-12 Discontinued Support for iOS 12 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 13}} (2019) support was available from September 19, 2019, to July 12, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3522-discontinued-support-for-ios-13/ Discontinued Support for iOS 13 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> However, the game is also playable on some iOS and Android devices that are not officially supported.<br /> <br /> ==Connectivity==<br /> Pokémon GO originally had no connectivity with other Pokémon games. However, [[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that the developers planned to add connectivity with the next entry in the [[core series]] Pokémon games.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/qqbsdqjgj-k?t=29m16s Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20160715175300/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-from-the-pokemon-go-announcement/ News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] is the first game to allow the player to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to a core series title. Only the [[Generation I|first 151]] Pokémon (including [[Regional form|Alolan forms]]), {{p|Meltan}}, and its [[Evolution|evolved form]], {{p|Melmetal}}, can be transferred. Upon transferring Pokémon to a Let's Go! game or Pokémon HOME for the first time, the player will receive the [[Mystery Box]] in Pokémon GO, which is used to spawn wild Meltan.<br /> <br /> On November 10, 2020, the [[GO Transporter]] was made available to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to [[Pokémon HOME]]. Each Pokémon costs a certain amount of GO Transporter Energy to transfer to HOME, depending on its {{stat|CP}} and whether it is {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or {{pkmn2|Mythical}}. The GO Transporter passively recharges Energy, but the player can spend [[PokéCoin]]s to fully recharge the GO Transporter instantly. Pokémon transferred to HOME via the GO Transporter can be sent to {{g|Sword and Shield}} but not Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. After the first transfer, the player will receive a [[Melmetal]] that can [[Gigantamax]] in Pokémon HOME.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/ZZopswCf2oE Introducing Gigantamax Melmetal, the Steel-type Pokémon! (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Any Shiny Pokémon originating from GO, when transferred to {{g|Sword and Shield}}, will have square sparkles instead of star sparkles, regardless of its [[personality value]].<br /> <br /> ==Partnerships==<br /> {{incomplete|section|Partnerships in Japan, Big Heritage partnership, Baskin Robins}}<br /> <br /> Due to the popularity of Pokémon GO, the game has partnered with several other companies to offer special promotions. These partnerships often involve sponsored locations, wherein stores affiliated with the partner company become [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with {{wp|Ayala Malls}}, {{wp|Puregold}}, {{wp|Robinsons Malls}}, and {{wp|SM Supermalls}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/205489/globe-telecom-enhances-the-pokemon-go-experience-for-ph-gamers Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers]&lt;/ref&gt; The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).&lt;ref&gt;[https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/sponsor-dropped-out-of-pokemon-go/ Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack}} stores in the United States became PokéStops and Gyms. Sprint locations also feature in-store charging stations to allow Pokémon GO players to charge their devices. Players could also find small Level 10, 20, 30, or 40 iron-on patches at Sprint store Gyms. During the fourth year, the partnership ended.<br /> <br /> The day after the Sprint partnership began, a {{wp|Starbucks}} partnership in the United States began as well. 7,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States have been made into PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, Starbucks sold a special-edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino as part of this partnership; the Pokémon GO Frappuccino starts with a Vanilla Bean {{wp|Frappuccino}} blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India became PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's &quot;Happy New Year&quot; offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers.<br /> <br /> On November 16th 2017, Pokémon GO partnered with US game shop {{wp|GameStop}} to celebrate the release of {{wp|Pokémon Sun and Moon}} coming to Nintendo DS. In this partnership every {{wp|GameStop}} location became a [[Pokéstop]] or a [[Gym]].<br /> <br /> In 2020, Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Verizon}} to bring two GO special weekends to the game on November 7th 2020 and May 29th 2021.<br /> <br /> On November 8th 2020, Pokémon GO brought another GO special weekend to the game with the title sponsor as {{wp|Grubhub}}.<br /> <br /> ==Development==<br /> The game was conceived by John Hanke after the development of Niantic's Ingress. It was decided that a game based on Pokémon would be a good choice, due to its focus on collecting the titular creatures. Hanke brought the idea to the Pokémon Company and talked with Mr. Isihara. Development began. Junichi Masuda worked with Niantic on the game's development.&lt;ref&gt;''Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon''&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> An Ingress Report released on September 10, 2015, the day of the game's announcement, stated that a closed beta would occur during Northern Hemisphere winter 2015 and that the game would be released in early 2016.&lt;ref name=&quot;IngressReport&quot;&gt;[https://youtu.be/HMsM1nzWiYw?t=2m22s INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015]&lt;/ref&gt; However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/0noAj Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/01/160108_at01.html 『Pokémon GO』のベータテストについて ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Field tests were held in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States prior to the game's public release. Selected applicants were given the opportunity to test the game.<br /> * Japan: held from March 29 to June 30, 2016, announced on March 3, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/5731W Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest/ Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-au-nz/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-us/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> A session at the {{wp|Game Developers Conference}} featuring the game [[n:Pokémon GO to be discussed at Game Developers Conference|was intended to be held]] by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2016, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/03/03/pokemon-go-gdc-presentation-canceled.aspx Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Release==<br /> Unlike previous Pokémon games for mobile devices, Pokémon GO was released on a staggered schedule, releasing initially to only to a few select countries. After its initial release on July 6, 2016, additional releases [[n:Niantic puts Pokémon GO's international rollout on hold|were put on hold]] due to server issues, but resumed on July 13, 2016, with the app's [[n:Pokémon GO now available in Germany|release in Germany]]. France was supposed to receive the app alongside other European countries, but the official release in the country was postponed due to the {{wp|2016 Nice truck attack}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://fr.ign.com/pokemon-go-iphone/15934/news/pokemon-go-the-pokemon-company-confirme-le-report-francais Pokémon GO : The Pokémon Company confirme le report français]&lt;/ref&gt; The release in {{pmin|Brazil}} was only a couple of days prior to the beginning of the {{wp|2016 Summer Olympics}} in Rio de Janeiro.<br /> <br /> So far, Pokémon GO has been released in all countries with access to the iOS App Store, Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store, except for {{pmin|Ukraine}}, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, {{pmin|the Arab world|Saudi Arabia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Yemen}}, Myanmar, {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Tunisia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Algeria}}, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Zimbabwe.<br /> <br /> On March 10, 2022, the game was removed and deactivated in Russia and Belarus due to the {{wp|2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine}}.&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1502120716665118725 @NianticLabs on Twitter]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy expandable&quot; 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| July 16, 2016<br /> | Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, Greenland, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Latvia, Liechtenstein, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, Malta, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 17, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Canada}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 19, 2016<br /> | Puerto Rico<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 22, 2016<br /> | Japan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 24, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|France}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 25, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 3, 2016<br /> | Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Bolivia}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Costa Rica}}, Dominica, {{pmin|Latin America|Dominican Republic}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|Latin America|El Salvador}}, Grenada, {{pmin|Latin America|Guatemala}}, Guyana, Haiti, {{pmin|Latin America|Honduras}}, Jamaica, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, Montserrat, {{pmin|Latin America|Nicaragua}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Paraguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, {{pmin|Latin America|Uruguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 5, 2016&lt;br&gt;August 6, 2016<br /> | Aruba, Brunei, Cambodia, Curaçao, Fiji, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, Laos, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, Turks and Caicos Islands, {{pmin|Vietnam}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | September 30, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Albania}}, Bosnia and Herzegovina, {{pmin|Greater China|Macau}}, {{pmin|North Macedonia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 1, 2016<br /> | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 4, 2016&lt;br&gt;October 5, 2016<br /> | Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, Eswatini, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, {{pmin|the Arab World|Morocco}}, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | November 18, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the Arab world|Bahrain}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Jordan}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Lebanon}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | December 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|South Asia|Bangladesh}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Bhutan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Nepal}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Sri Lanka}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | January 24, 2017<br /> | {{pmin|South Korea}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | September 11, 2018<br /> | {{pmin|Russia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | June 3, 2021<br /> | {{pmin|Turkey}}<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> &lt;gallery&gt;<br /> Pokémon GO icon.png|Icon<br /> Pokémon GO Beyond icon.png|GO Beyond Icon<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Load screen===<br /> {| class=&quot;roundy collapsible&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Image<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Dates<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Theme<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen.png|60px]]<br /> | July 6 - October 26, 2016<br /> | Original<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 2.png|60px]]<br /> | October 26 - December 12, 2016<br /> | Halloween 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 3.png|60px]]<br /> | December 12 - 30, 2016<br /> | Christmas 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 4.png|60px]]<br /> | December 30, 2016 - April 7, 2017<br /> | New Year 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 5.png|60px]]<br /> | April 7 - June 21, 2017<br /> | Summer (Johto) 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 6.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 20, 2017<br /> | Raid Battle 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 7.png|60px]]<br /> | October 20 - November 2017<br /> | Halloween 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 8.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2017 - January 2018<br /> | Christmas 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 9.png|60px]]<br /> | January - March 28, 2018<br /> | New Year 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 10.png|60px]]<br /> | March 28 - June 19, 2018<br /> | Research &amp; Mew Screen 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 11.png|60px]]<br /> | June 19 - December 7, 2018<br /> | Summer 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 12.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2018 - January 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;February 14 - 23, 2019<br /> | Trainer Battle League<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 13.png|60px]]<br /> | January 2 - February 14, 2019<br /> | New Year 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 14.png|60px]]<br /> | February 23 - June 21, 2019<br /> | GO Snapshot 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 15.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 2, 2019<br /> | Summer 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 16.png|60px]]<br /> | October 2 - December 16, 2019<br /> | [[Team GO Rocket]]<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 17.png|60px]]<br /> | December 16, 2019 - January 2020&lt;br&gt;February 3 - March 25, 2020<br /> | Christmas 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 18.png|60px]]<br /> | January - February 3, 2020<br /> | New Year 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 19.png|60px]]<br /> | March 25, 2020 - July 10, 2020<br /> | Spring 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 20.png|60px]]<br /> | July 10, 2020 - October 29, 2020<br /> | GO Fest 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 21.png|60px]]<br /> | October 29, 2020 - December 1, 2020<br /> | Halloween 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 22.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021<br /> | Christmas 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 23.png|60px]]<br /> | January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021<br /> | New Year 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 24.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2021 - June 11, 2021<br /> | Spring 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 25.png|60px]]<br /> | June 11, 2021 - July 17, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 26.png|60px]]<br /> | July 17, 2021 - September 1, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021 Hoopa<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 27.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021<br /> | Autumn 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 28.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021&lt;br&gt;February 2, 2022 - March 1, 2022<br /> | Winter 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 29.png|60px]]<br /> | December 31, 2021 - February 2, 2022<br /> | New Year 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 30.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022<br /> | Spring 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 31.png|60px]]<br /> | June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022<br /> | GO Fest 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 32.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022<br /> | Autumn 2022<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * Pokémon GO has been banned in Iran&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36989526 Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security' | BBC]&lt;/ref&gt; and {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/01/10/pokemon-go-isnt-coming-to-china-any-time-soon Pokémon Go banned by China authorities over 'safety' and 'security' | Forbes]&lt;/ref&gt; due to security concerns. However, some Iranians are still playing the game publicly regardless.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iranians-hunt-pokemon-despite-ban-071914210.html Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban | Yahoo]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * In the {{wp|United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus}}, no Pokémon can spawn, mostly because the area is considered by the software to be a military area, even though it is in fact {{wp|demilitarized zone|demilitarized}}.&lt;ref&gt;https://www.eurogamer.net/the-history-of-cyprus-is-a-problem-in-pokemon-go&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * On April 1, 2014, over two years before the release of Pokémon GO, Google released a minigame inside of Google Maps to catch Pokémon in celebration of April Fools' Day. On the same day, Google also released a companion YouTube video&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]&lt;/ref&gt; advertising the position of [[Pokémon Master]] at the company.<br /> * In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], starting from v1.1.0, [[Shiny Pokémon]] transferred from Pokémon GO will always use square sparkles, regardless of [[personality value]].<br /> * This is the first Pokémon game to use the {{wp|Unity (game engine)|Unity}} engine.<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{langtable|color={{night color}}|bordercolor={{blue color light}}|textcolor=fff<br /> |ja={{tt|Pokémon|ポケモン}} GO<br /> |zh_yue={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |zh_cmn={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |fr=Pokémon GO<br /> |de=Pokémon GO<br /> |id=Pokémon GO<br /> |it=Pokémon GO<br /> |ko={{tt|Pokémon|포켓몬}} GO<br /> |pt_br=Pokémon GO<br /> |pt_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |ru=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_la=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |th=โปเกมอนโก ''Pokémon GO''<br /> |tr=Pokémon GO<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by base stats (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of moves (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)]]<br /> * [[Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]]<br /> * {{Appendix|Pokémon GO Player's Guide}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> '''Official Websites'''<br /> * [http://www.pokemongo.com/ Offical website]<br /> ** [https://www.pokemongo.jp/ Offical website (JP)]<br /> * [https://pokemongolive.com/ Niantic Pokemon GO Live website]<br /> <br /> '''Social Media'''<br /> * [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/ Offical Facebook page]<br /> * [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp Offical Twitter account]<br /> * [https://www.instagram.com/pokemongoapp/ Offical Instagram account]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/c/pokemongo Offical YouTube channel]<br /> <br /> '''Videos'''<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sj2iQyBTQs Official teaser]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtDeeXtMZM Official trailer]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlX77BKLyY Pokémon GO announcement press conference]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{Other games}}&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Project Games notice}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Pokémon GO|*]]<br /> [[Category:Mobile games]]<br /> [[Category:Unity games]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[es:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[fr:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[it:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[ja:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[zh:Pokémon GO]]</div>

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<p>FireDragons52: /* Items */</p> <hr /> <div>{{samename|song|Pokémon Go! (song)}}<br /> {{samename|[[TCG]] expansion|Pokémon GO (TCG)}}<br /> {{incomplete|needs=Details on [https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000268888-Pokémon-GO-on-Apple-Watch Pokémon GO for Apple Watch]}}<br /> {{Infobox game|colorscheme=night|bordercolorscheme=blue<br /> |name={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |jname={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |boxart=Pokemon Go Logo.png<br /> |size=200px<br /> |caption=Pokémon GO logo<br /> |category=Real-world adventure&lt;br&gt;{{wp|Location-based game}}<br /> |players=1+<br /> |link_method=N/A<br /> |platform={{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}<br /> |gen_series=[[Generation VI]] - {{gen|IX}} [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin off]]<br /> |release_date_ja=March 29, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 22, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_na=May 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_au=April 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_eu=July 13, 2016<br /> |release_date_kr=January 24, 2017<br /> |release_date_hk=July 25, 2016<br /> |release_date_tw=August 6, 2016<br /> |publisher=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |developer=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |cero=A<br /> |esrb=E<br /> |pegi=3<br /> |acb=PG<br /> |grb=3<br /> |website_ja=[http://www.pokemongo.jp/ Official site (TPC)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/ja/ Official site (Niantic)]<br /> |website_en=[http://www.pokemongo.com/ Official site (TPCi)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/en/ Official site (Niantic)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-go/ Pokémon.com]<br /> }}<br /> {{bulbanews|game}}<br /> {{StrategyWiki}}<br /> '''Pokémon GO''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|Pokémon GO|ポケモン　ゴー}}}}''') is a multiplayer, location-based, {{wp|augmented reality}} Pokémon game for {{wp|iOS}} and {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}. The game results from a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company]], [[Nintendo]], and [[Niantic]], Inc., and is {{wp|Freemium|free to download}} with in-app purchases. It was released in most markets with access to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store on a staggered schedule starting on July 6, 2016. The game became available on the Samsung Galaxy Store for Samsung devices running on Android on May 11, 2019&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1126967087736467457?s=20 Announcement of game availability on Galaxy Store]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> The game was announced at the [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon GO Press Conference]] in Japan on September 10, 2015. Field tests for Pokémon GO were held from March 29, 2016, through June 30, 2016.<br /> <br /> The game is compatible with the [[Pokémon GO Plus]] and the [[Poké Ball Plus]], {{wp|Bluetooth}} devices that allow players to enjoy elements of the game without looking at their phone. Compatibility with the {{wp|Apple Watch}} was added in an update on December 22, 2016, but was later dropped on July 1, 2019, with the addition of Adventure Sync.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?p=web&amp;s=top-articles&amp;f=discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued support for Apple Watch]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Blurb==<br /> &lt;i&gt;Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet Earth!<br /> <br /> Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world. You’ll join one of three teams and battle for the prestige and ownership of Gyms with your Pokémon at your side.<br /> <br /> Pokémon are out there, and you need to find them. As you walk around a neighborhood, your smartphone will vibrate when there’s a Pokémon nearby. Take aim and throw a Poké Ball… You’ll have to stay alert, or it might get away!<br /> <br /> Search far and wide for Pokémon and items<br /> <br /> Certain Pokémon appear near their native environment—look for Water-type Pokémon by lakes and oceans. Visit PokéStops, found at interesting places like museums, art installations, historical markers, and monuments, to stock up on Poké Balls and helpful items.<br /> <br /> Catching, hatching, evolving, and more<br /> <br /> As you level up, you’ll be able to catch more-powerful Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. You can add to your collection by hatching Pokémon Eggs based on the distances you walk. Help your Pokémon evolve by catching many of the same kind.<br /> <br /> Take on Gym battles and defend your Gym<br /> <br /> As your Charmander evolves to Charmeleon and then Charizard, you can battle together to defeat a Gym and assign your Pokémon to defend it against all comers.<br /> <br /> It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await!<br /> <br /> Note: This app is free-to-play and is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.&lt;/i&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Gameplay==<br /> [[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]]<br /> Pokémon GO has mechanics much different from those of the core series games. The player is assisted by [[Professor Willow]] throughout the game. Players can login using a [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], Google, or Facebook account, which can be linked together for logging in.<br /> <br /> The game can be played as an {{wp|augmented reality}} (AR) game, so that in wild encounters and battles the Pokémon appear to be in the real world when looking at the smart device's screen. However, it is also possible to disable this functionality, which saves battery power and is necessary on some devices which do not support AR.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Candy|GO}} and {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} are two forms of currency central to Pokémon GO. Each Pokémon's evolutionary family uses a specific type of Candy to [[Power Up]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. Stardust is required in addition to Candy to Power Up; unlike Candy, Stardust is not specific to any species of Pokémon. Candy and Stardust are most commonly earned by catching and hatching Pokémon. If a player [[released Pokémon|transfers]] a Pokémon to Professor Willow, then one Candy for that Pokémon will be awarded.<br /> <br /> Players can also challenge each other in {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s or challenge the Team leaders [[Candela]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, and [[Blanche]] in Battle Training.<br /> <br /> Players can customize their [[Style (GO)|appearance]], such as clothing and accessories, which can be shown to other players. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s collect XP from performing various actions, such as catching Pokémon, which allows them to increase their Trainer [[level]]. Leveling up rewards the player with items, and some levels unlock features of the game. Wild Pokémon encountered by Trainers at higher levels are more likely to have higher CP. The maximum number of times an individual Pokémon can be [[Power Up|Powered Up]] increases with the Trainer's level.<br /> <br /> ===Capturing===<br /> : ''See also: [[Catch rate (GO)]]''<br /> In the game, [[wild Pokémon]] appear on a map of the real world (based on the crowdsourced OpenStreetMap project)&lt;ref&gt;[https://allgamers.com/article/3496/niantic-switches-to-openstreetmap-in-pokeacutemon-go Niantic Switches to OpenStreetMap in Pokémon GO]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2018/04/01/tips-pokemon-go-2/ Recommendations for new (Pokémon GO) mappers by community members]&lt;/ref&gt;, with the player moving in the game by traveling in the real world. When a Pokémon is nearby, the player's phone vibrates. The player can encounter a nearby Pokémon by tapping it in the Map View. Different kinds of Pokémon will appear in different environments; for example, {{type|Water}} Pokémon are more common near water. [[Weather]] also affects which Pokémon are common.<br /> <br /> In a wild encounter, the player attempts to capture a wild Pokémon in a [[Poké Ball]] before it runs away. Unlike in the [[core series]] games, these encounters do not involve battle. At higher levels, the player can use various Berries to make wild Pokémon easier to catch or use more powerful Poké Balls like [[Great Ball]]s and [[Ultra Ball]]s. While holding a press on a Poké Ball, a ring will appear around the Pokémon. This ring shrinks over time; once it reaches its smallest size it immediately returns to full size and the cycle repeats. If the Poké Ball thrown strikes the Pokémon after passing through the ring, it will grant a bonus to catch rate depending on the size of the ring, denoted as Nice/Great/Excellent throws. Throwing a curve ball by spinning the ball before throwing it also increases your chances of catching the Pokémon.<br /> <br /> In other special encounters, [[Premier Ball]]s and [[Beast Ball]]s are used. This includes raids, research, and shadow Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ===Locations===<br /> There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. PokéStops and Gyms exist at are pre-defined real-world locations that the player must be within range of to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they have shown up in the Map.)<br /> <br /> A PokéStop allows players to obtain items and Eggs by tapping on it then spinning the blue Photo Disc (swiping left / right across it). The Photo Disc then changes color to purple, and has a cooldown time of 5 minutes before it can be spun again. Pokémon often spawn close to PokéStops, sometimes in large clusters known as a [[Nest]]. Lures can be attached to PokéStops to attract certain Pokémon to them.<br /> <br /> Gyms appear much larger on the map, with its color matching the team currently in control of it. Players can battle to weaken those belonging to opposing teams. Players from any team can claim items from a gym's Photo Disc, the same as with a PokéStop. The player will be given a Gym Badge for each Gym the first time they interact with it: Badges can be leveled up to bronze, silver, and gold, with each level causing the Gym to give out a higher number of items when spun.<br /> <br /> A Gym can only be controlled by one team at a time, with its color matching the team currently in possession.<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by the player's team, they can add one of their own Pokémon to defend it (if there are not already six Pokémon in the Gym), which will earn the player 1 [[PokéCoin]] every 10 minutes, up to a maximum of 50 coins. A player can also feed Berries to any Pokémon in the Gym, which will increase the Pokémon's motivation and earn the player Stardust (and possibly Candy).<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by a rival team, the player can battle it to decrease each defending Pokémon's motivation; when a Pokémon's motivation reaches zero, it will be knocked out of the Gym. When all defending Pokémon have been defeated, the team loses control of the Gym, allowing the player to reclaim it as their own.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s may sometimes take place at a Gym, where several players can work together to battle against a wild Pokémon much stronger than normal. The Pokémon currently in the Raid is highlighted above the Gym, as well as its level. Winning a Raid Battle allows the involved players to attempt to catch the raid Pokémon, now with much reduced CP and possibly different attacks.<br /> <br /> PokéStops are much more common than Gyms, but depending on where a player lives, they may be very common or very sparse. Locations tend to be more common in urban areas due to a higher population density, resulting in more players in those areas. If there are no nearby PokéStops, the player can only obtain Poké Balls by leveling up or purchasing them with PokéCoins; if there are no nearby Gyms, the player can only obtain PokéCoins by purchasing them with real currency.<br /> <br /> The locations of PokéStops and Gyms are based on a selection of portals from the Niantic game {{wp|Ingress (video game)|Ingress}}. Until 2015, Ingress players (agents) could submit proposals for portals which subsequently had to be approved by Niantic. From 2017 onward, Ingress agents can submit new portals through Operation Portal Recon (OPR) that would be reviewed and approved by their OPR peers. Starting in September 2017, a PokéStop submission system started beta test for level 40 trainers located in Brazil and South Korea. As of September 2017 the portal or PokéStop submissions are still reviewed by agents participating in OPR for final approval, although Niantic has announced that the system will be expanded to Pokémon GO trainers.<br /> <br /> With Pokémon Go's update, you can now scan PokéStops to level them up and get bonus items from them. Eventually, the time runs out and the PokéStop no longer gives extra items, however it still retains it's level. PokéStops have a max level of fifty and the length of the bonus and the amount of extra items you get increases with each level.<br /> <br /> ===Battles===<br /> Battles in Pokémon GO, in contrast to the core series games, are not turn based and instead rely participants to continuously cast attacks to deal damage. While Pokémon GO uses the same [[Type#In Pokémon GO|type effectiveness]] chart as the core series since [[Generation VI]], it uses different multipliers and a [[Damage#Pokémon GO|different formula to calculate damage]]. There are two types of battle mechanics in Pokémon GO: one for {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s and {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s (against an AI) and the other for {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s (against another player or [[Team GO Rocket]]). The two modes have different stats for each move and use different sets of damage modifiers. For Trainer Battles, the player can battle the Team Leaders [[Blanche]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, or [[Candela]] to practice against an AI. For unspecified reasons, {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Shedinja}} are unusable in Trainer Battles.<br /> <br /> ===Moves===<br /> :''See also: [[List of moves (GO)]]''<br /> Unlike in the core series, Pokémon normally only have two [[Move#In Pokémon GO|moves]]: one Fast Attack and one Charged Attack. In both types of battles, Fast Attacks can be cast at any time, and the user gains {{OBP|energy|GO}} each cast. Charged Attacks are generally much stronger moves that cost energy to use. A Pokémon's moves are randomly assigned and can only be changed by using a [[TM#Pokémon GO|TM]] to learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack, at random, by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. [[Evolution|Evolving]] a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves (there are some exceptions).<br /> <br /> ===Trainer level===<br /> {{main|Trainer level}}<br /> In Pokémon GO, the player earns experience (abbreviated XP), rather than the Pokémon. As the player gains experience they gain levels. Leveling up awards the player with items, and certain levels unlock particular items. After reaching level 5, the player can choose a team, which allows them to use {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. As the player's level increases, their Pokémon are able to achieve a higher Combat Power as the player powers them up.<br /> <br /> ===Teams===<br /> [[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The team leaders Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]<br /> {{main|Team (GO)}}<br /> After the player reaches level 5, they can choose a team by tapping a Gym. There are three teams: the yellow Team Instinct led by Spark, the blue Team Mystic led by Blanche, and the red Team Valor led by Candela.<br /> <br /> Pokémon Appraisal, added in version 0.35.0 (labelled version 1.5.0 on the iOS App Store), has the chosen team's leader detail a Pokémon's {{IV}}s much like a [[stats judge]] in the core series. They describe which of its three stats has the highest IVs, and how good its IVs are overall. They will also note if the Pokémon's height or weight is particularly far from the average listed in the Pokédex.<br /> <br /> Players may change their team by purchasing a [[Team Medallion]] in the Shop. After purchasing it, the player must wait 365 days before they may buy another one.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Emblem<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Team<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Color<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Mascot<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Leader<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Description<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Instinct emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Instinct<br /> | Yellow<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{OBP|Spark|GO}}<br /> | ''Hey! The name's Spark &amp;mdash; the leader of Team Instinct. Pokemon are creatures with excellent intuition. I bet the secret to their intuition is related to how they're hatched. Come and join my team! You never lose when you trust your instincts!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Mystic<br /> | Blue<br /> | {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | [[Blanche]]<br /> | ''I am Blanche, leader of Team Mystic. The wisdom of Pokemon is immeasurably deep. I am researching why it is that they evolve. With our calm analysis of every situation, we can't lose!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | [[File:Team Valor emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Valor<br /> | Red<br /> | {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | [[Candela]]<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; | ''I'm Candela &amp;mdash; Team Valor's leader! Pokemon are stronger than humans, and they're warmhearted, too! I'm researching ways to enhance Pokemon's natural power in the pursuit of true strength. There's no doubt that the Pokemon our team have trained at the strongest in battle! Are you ready?''<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Items===<br /> {{main|List of items (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO has a variety of items that are stored in the player's [[Bag]]. These items have many purposes, including [[caught Pokémon|capturing]], [[evolution|evolving]] and restoring Pokémon. Items are primarily obtained through spinning Photo Disks at [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. Upon reaching a new [[Trainer level]], the player will also receive a large amount of items. In later updates, players could also earn other rarer items from winning {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s or by completing [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]] tasks.<br /> <br /> A Bag may hold up to 350 items, but players can purchase more space for {{PCoin}}200, allowing for 50 more items, up to a maximum of 5,250. If the player tries to spin a PokéStop or open a Gift with a full Bag, the game will not allow them to do so unless there is at least one empty slot. However, it is possible to open gifts with a full bag if you turn on the setting to only recieve [[Stardust (GO)|Stardust]] from Gifts when your Bag is full. Before participating in a {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}, players will be warned if their Bag is full, notifying them that prizes will not be rewarded afterwards. However, receiving items through other means, such as leveling up or winning raids, can bypass this limit and allow players to store more items past the capacity.<br /> <br /> ===Shop===<br /> {{main|PokéCoin}}<br /> In the Shop, the player can make two kinds of purchases. They can purchase PokéCoins using real money or they can purchase in-game items using PokéCoins. PokéCoins are the in-app currency used in Pokémon GO. There are two ways of obtaining PokéCoins: the {{OBP|Gym|GO}} Defender bonus or by purchasing them with real money. Players can also purchase special event access to limited items through research using real money.<br /> <br /> A number of the in-game items in the Shop can also be obtained by playing the game, but a few items are exclusive to the Shop: the Bag Upgrade, the Pokémon Storage Upgrade, and the Premium Raid Pass. The Shop also occasionally features limited-time &quot;Box&quot; deals (e.g., a Special Box) that include more than one kind of item.<br /> <br /> To obtain the Defender bonus, the player must assign a Pokémon to defend a Gym that currently has less than six defenders. Upon their Pokémon being knocked out, the player will receive a number of coins based on how long their Pokémon defended a Gym, one coin for every ten minutes, up to a maximum of {{PCoin}}50 for a collective eight hours and twenty minutes.<br /> <br /> ===Eggs===<br /> [[File:GO Egg 2 km.png|thumb|100px|A 2&amp;nbsp;km egg in Pokémon GO]]<br /> {{main|List of Eggs (GO)}}<br /> The player can obtain Eggs at [[PokéStop]]s, {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s, or as a possible [[Adventure Sync]] reward. An Egg will hatch after traveling a certain distance while the Egg is in an [[Egg Incubator]]. Five Egg distances are possible: 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, 7&amp;nbsp;km, 10&amp;nbsp;km, and 12&amp;nbsp;km. 7 km Eggs are exclusively obtained by opening [[Gift]]s, and 12 km Eggs are obtained by beating [[Team GO Rocket Leader]]s. 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, and 10&amp;nbsp;km eggs are obtained from Pokéstops and Gyms, but if a trainer walks enough in a week, they'll get an egg from Adventure Sync. This includes walking 25&amp;nbsp;km for a 5&amp;nbsp;km egg, or walking 50&amp;nbsp;km for a 10&amp;nbsp;km egg. The eggs from Adventure Sync have different Pokémon that can hatch from them. Each species has a set Egg distance and can only hatch from Eggs with this distance, but Egg distances have occasionally been changed.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Buddy===<br /> [[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]<br /> {{main|Buddy Pokémon}}<br /> By assigning a Buddy Pokémon, the player can receive additional Candies for that species of Pokémon as they walk. Depending on the species, the Buddy Pokémon will find 1 Candy every 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, or 20 km walked. The player can only have a single Buddy Pokémon at one time.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon require being walked a certain distance before it can evolve. For example, {{p|Feebas}} must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20 km before it can be evolved into {{p|Milotic}}.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon also require you to do certain things (other than walking) while they are your buddy to evolve.<br /> <br /> You can take pictures of your buddy and feed it to level it up to gain certain perks.<br /> <br /> ===Research tasks===<br /> There are four types of Research tasks in Pokémon GO: [[Field Research]], [[Special Research]], [[Timed Research]], and [[Collection Challenge]]s. Players can complete Research tasks to receive a variety of rewards, including items or encounters with a [[wild Pokémon]]. Wild Pokémon encountered from completing Research tasks will never [[escape|flee]] and have a minimum of 10 {{IV}}s (out of a maximum 15) per stat.<br /> <br /> Trainers can unlock Field Research tasks by spinning [[PokéStop]]s and can hold a maximum of three tasks at once. Each PokéStop has a specific Field Research task assigned to it once a day. Players can choose to discard a Field Research task to free up a slot. Completing a Field Research tasks earns the player a Stamp up to once a day. Once the player collects seven Stamps, a Research Breakthrough will be unlocked, which includes item rewards and an encounter with a rare, special Pokémon. AR Mapping Tasks can also be obtained as Field Research, and do not take up one of the three Field Research slots. Sponsored Field Research are obtained by spinning Sponsored [[PokéStop]]s.<br /> <br /> [[Special Research]] tasks generally take longer to complete than Field Research. Unlike Field Research, Special Research tasks are finite and unlocked through specific events. A Special Research is usually several sets of three Research tasks that must be completed sequentially before unlocking the next set. Upon completing all Special Research sets, the player will have the chance to encounter a rare, special Pokémon. So far, Special Research is the only way to obtain {{p|Mew}} (and its {{Shiny}} variant), {{p|Celebi}} (and its Shiny variant), {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Shaymin}} (in its Land and Sky form), {{p|Victini}}, Aria Form {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Hoopa}} Confined, {{p|Zarude}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, and other rare or exclusive Pokémon.<br /> <br /> [[Timed Research]] tasks are only available during events. Unlike Field and Special Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. Much like Special Research, they often have pages and multiple tasks per page. They recently have come with new seasons of [[GO Battle League]], and often Pokémon GO has partnerships with companies, and Timed Research is available with codes for customers of the company.<br /> <br /> [[Collection Challenge]]s. Like Timed Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. When a Collection Challenge is completed, it adds to the &quot;Elite Collector&quot; Medal. Collection Challenges sometimes comes in the form of redeemable codes. They involve catching, evolving, or trading specific Pokémon. Usually, the objective is to just catch the normal Pokémon specified, but sometimes they also require trading, or evolving Pokémon, or catching the Pokémon in their Shadow or Costume form.<br /> <br /> ===Team GO Rocket===<br /> [[File:GO Rocket PokéStop.png|160px|thumb|A PokéStop invaded by Team GO Rocket]]<br /> {{main|Team GO Rocket}}<br /> Team GO Rocket is a [[villainous team]] whose goal is to take over [[PokéStop]]s for their items and resources. Team GO Rocket Grunts are occasionally stationed to invade a PokéStop, and they come to you in a hot air balloon, where they will challenge players to battle if they interact with the PokéStop. Team GO Rocket Grunts battle using Shadow Pokémon and will abandon one of their Pokémon upon being defeated. Players will have a chance to capture the abandoned Shadow Pokémon, which can then be purified using Candy and Stardust.<br /> <br /> ===Mega Evolution===<br /> {{main|Mega Evolution (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Mega Evolutions also exist in Pokémon Go, currently 25 Mega Evolutions are available in GO. Mega Evolution is achieved by using [[Mega Energy]]. Mega Energy has a limit of 2000 per Pokémon in a trainer's inventory, it is a resource similar to Candy. Shadow Pokémon are unable to Mega Evolve, when a Pokémon is Mega Evolved, it lasts for a period of 8 hours. Once this period is over it starts a countdown for the Pokémon's rest period. When the rest period is over, the Pokémon can Mega Evolve with no Mega Energy cost. There are different levels for mega evolved Pokémon, levels are advanced by Mega Evolving the Pokémon multiple times. The higher the level, the shorter the rest period, and the more the Mega Bonuses do.<br /> <br /> When a Pokémon is mega evolved, you will get bonus candy, stardust, and an increased chance for XL Candy when catching Pokémon that share a type with the Mega Evolved Pokémon.<br /> <br /> Mega Evolution was originally released in Pokémon Go on August 27th, 2020, this started with the Mega Evolutions for {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Beedrill}}.<br /> On April 20th, 2022, the Mega system was overhauled into the current system. This started the &quot;A Mega Moment&quot; event, along with the release of Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}<br /> <br /> [[Mega Energy]] is obtained by winning Mega Raids, winning Mega Legendary Raids, or by completing research during events.<br /> <br /> ===Medals===<br /> {{main|Medal (GO)}}<br /> The game has challenges that award [[Medal#Pokémon GO|medals]] upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile. Some medals unlock [[Style (GO)|clothing items]], allowing players to purchase them using PokéCoins. Medals awarded for catching Pokémon of a specific type slightly increase the capture rate of Pokémon of that type.<br /> <br /> ===Daily bonuses===<br /> Daily bonuses give the player extra rewards the first time they perform certain actions each day (local time). They were added to Pokémon GO in version 0.45.0 (labelled 1.15.0 on the {{wp|App Store (iOS)|iOS App Store}}), which was released on November 7, 2016.<br /> <br /> The first Pokémon the player catches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and 600 {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}. If the player catches a Pokémon every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and 3000 Stardust.<br /> <br /> The first [[PokéStop]] or {{OBP|Gym|GO}} the player searches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and extra items. If the player searches PokéStops or Gyms every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and even more items. The 7-day streak bonus is guaranteed to give the player an [[Evolution item]] (such as a [[King's Rock]]).<br /> <br /> ===Available Pokémon===<br /> {{main|List of Pokémon by availability (GO)}}<br /> For a list of Pokémon available in Pokémon GO, see [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]].<br /> <br /> ==Events==<br /> {{main|List of events (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO features a variety of both local and global events throughout the year, which often feature increased {{pkmn2|wild}} spawns of thematic Pokémon, bonuses for certain in-game activities, and new releases of [[Shiny Pokémon]].<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> Some of the music in Pokémon GO was composed by [[Junichi Masuda]]. The music, as well as the sound effects, can be turned off in the [[options#Pokémon GO|settings]] of the app.<br /> <br /> ==Version history==<br /> {{main|Pokémon GO/Version history}}<br /> For a full history of all content released in Pokémon GO, please see [[Pokémon GO/Version history]].<br /> <br /> ==Compatibility==<br /> Pokémon GO requires an internet connection ({{wp|Wi-Fi}}, {{wp|3G}} or {{wp|4G}}) and GPS and location services. According to the official support site, the game can be played on:&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/92-supported-devices Supported Devices — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Android devices: {{wp|Android Nougat|Android 7}} (2016) and newer ({{wp|Rooting (Android OS)|rooted}} devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)<br /> ** {{wp|Android KitKat|Android 4.4}} (2013) support was available until July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1771-discontinued-support-for-android-4-kitkat Discontinued Support for Android 4 KitKat — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Lollipop|Android 5}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/2697-discontinued-support-for-android-5-ios-10-11-and-iphone-5s-6 Discontinued Support for Android 5, iOS 10/11, and iPhone 5s/6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Marshmallow|Android 6}} (2015) support was available until June 13, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3455-discontinued-support-for-android-6/ Discontinued Support for Android 6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * iOS devices: {{wp|iPhone 6S}} (2015) and newer, {{wp|iOS 14}} (2020) and newer ({{wp|iOS jailbreaking|jailbroken}} devices are not supported)<br /> ** {{wp|iPad 2}} (2011), {{wp|iPad (3rd generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPhone 5}} (2012), {{wp|iPad (4th generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPad Mini (1st generation)|iPad Mini}} (2012), and {{wp|iPhone 5C}} (2013) support was available until February 28, 2018.&lt;ref&gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911194054/https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115016003208-Discontinued-support-for-certain-Apple-devices-from-2013-and-older- Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older – Pokémon GO (Archived)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iPhone 5S}} (2013) and {{wp|iPhone 6}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 10}} (2016) support was available from September 13, 2016, to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Apple Watch}} (2015) support was available from December 22, 2016, to July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1812-discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued Support for Apple Watch — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 11}} (2017) support was available from September 19, 2017, to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 12}} (2018) support was available from September 17, 2018, to November 30, 2021.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3179-discontinued-support-for-ios-12 Discontinued Support for iOS 12 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 13}} (2019) support was available from September 19, 2019, to July 12, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3522-discontinued-support-for-ios-13/ Discontinued Support for iOS 13 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> However, the game is also playable on some iOS and Android devices that are not officially supported.<br /> <br /> ==Connectivity==<br /> Pokémon GO originally had no connectivity with other Pokémon games. However, [[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that the developers planned to add connectivity with the next entry in the [[core series]] Pokémon games.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/qqbsdqjgj-k?t=29m16s Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20160715175300/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-from-the-pokemon-go-announcement/ News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] is the first game to allow the player to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to a core series title. Only the [[Generation I|first 151]] Pokémon (including [[Regional form|Alolan forms]]), {{p|Meltan}}, and its [[Evolution|evolved form]], {{p|Melmetal}}, can be transferred. Upon transferring Pokémon to a Let's Go! game or Pokémon HOME for the first time, the player will receive the [[Mystery Box]] in Pokémon GO, which is used to spawn wild Meltan.<br /> <br /> On November 10, 2020, the [[GO Transporter]] was made available to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to [[Pokémon HOME]]. Each Pokémon costs a certain amount of GO Transporter Energy to transfer to HOME, depending on its {{stat|CP}} and whether it is {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or {{pkmn2|Mythical}}. The GO Transporter passively recharges Energy, but the player can spend [[PokéCoin]]s to fully recharge the GO Transporter instantly. Pokémon transferred to HOME via the GO Transporter can be sent to {{g|Sword and Shield}} but not Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. After the first transfer, the player will receive a [[Melmetal]] that can [[Gigantamax]] in Pokémon HOME.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/ZZopswCf2oE Introducing Gigantamax Melmetal, the Steel-type Pokémon! (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Any Shiny Pokémon originating from GO, when transferred to {{g|Sword and Shield}}, will have square sparkles instead of star sparkles, regardless of its [[personality value]].<br /> <br /> ==Partnerships==<br /> {{incomplete|section|Partnerships in Japan, Big Heritage partnership, Baskin Robins}}<br /> <br /> Due to the popularity of Pokémon GO, the game has partnered with several other companies to offer special promotions. These partnerships often involve sponsored locations, wherein stores affiliated with the partner company become [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with {{wp|Ayala Malls}}, {{wp|Puregold}}, {{wp|Robinsons Malls}}, and {{wp|SM Supermalls}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/205489/globe-telecom-enhances-the-pokemon-go-experience-for-ph-gamers Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers]&lt;/ref&gt; The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).&lt;ref&gt;[https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/sponsor-dropped-out-of-pokemon-go/ Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack}} stores in the United States became PokéStops and Gyms. Sprint locations also feature in-store charging stations to allow Pokémon GO players to charge their devices. Players could also find small Level 10, 20, 30, or 40 iron-on patches at Sprint store Gyms. During the fourth year, the partnership ended.<br /> <br /> The day after the Sprint partnership began, a {{wp|Starbucks}} partnership in the United States began as well. 7,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States have been made into PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, Starbucks sold a special-edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino as part of this partnership; the Pokémon GO Frappuccino starts with a Vanilla Bean {{wp|Frappuccino}} blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India became PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's &quot;Happy New Year&quot; offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers.<br /> <br /> On November 16th 2017, Pokémon GO partnered with US game shop {{wp|GameStop}} to celebrate the release of {{wp|Pokémon Sun and Moon}} coming to Nintendo DS. In this partnership every {{wp|GameStop}} location became a [[Pokéstop]] or a [[Gym]].<br /> <br /> In 2020, Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Verizon}} to bring two GO special weekends to the game on November 7th 2020 and May 29th 2021.<br /> <br /> On November 8th 2020, Pokémon GO brought another GO special weekend to the game with the title sponsor as {{wp|Grubhub}}.<br /> <br /> ==Development==<br /> The game was conceived by John Hanke after the development of Niantic's Ingress. It was decided that a game based on Pokémon would be a good choice, due to its focus on collecting the titular creatures. Hanke brought the idea to the Pokémon Company and talked with Mr. Isihara. Development began. Junichi Masuda worked with Niantic on the game's development.&lt;ref&gt;''Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon''&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> An Ingress Report released on September 10, 2015, the day of the game's announcement, stated that a closed beta would occur during Northern Hemisphere winter 2015 and that the game would be released in early 2016.&lt;ref name=&quot;IngressReport&quot;&gt;[https://youtu.be/HMsM1nzWiYw?t=2m22s INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015]&lt;/ref&gt; However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/0noAj Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/01/160108_at01.html 『Pokémon GO』のベータテストについて ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Field tests were held in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States prior to the game's public release. Selected applicants were given the opportunity to test the game.<br /> * Japan: held from March 29 to June 30, 2016, announced on March 3, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/5731W Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest/ Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-au-nz/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-us/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> A session at the {{wp|Game Developers Conference}} featuring the game [[n:Pokémon GO to be discussed at Game Developers Conference|was intended to be held]] by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2016, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/03/03/pokemon-go-gdc-presentation-canceled.aspx Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Release==<br /> Unlike previous Pokémon games for mobile devices, Pokémon GO was released on a staggered schedule, releasing initially to only to a few select countries. After its initial release on July 6, 2016, additional releases [[n:Niantic puts Pokémon GO's international rollout on hold|were put on hold]] due to server issues, but resumed on July 13, 2016, with the app's [[n:Pokémon GO now available in Germany|release in Germany]]. France was supposed to receive the app alongside other European countries, but the official release in the country was postponed due to the {{wp|2016 Nice truck attack}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://fr.ign.com/pokemon-go-iphone/15934/news/pokemon-go-the-pokemon-company-confirme-le-report-francais Pokémon GO : The Pokémon Company confirme le report français]&lt;/ref&gt; The release in {{pmin|Brazil}} was only a couple of days prior to the beginning of the {{wp|2016 Summer Olympics}} in Rio de Janeiro.<br /> <br /> So far, Pokémon GO has been released in all countries with access to the iOS App Store, Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store, except for {{pmin|Ukraine}}, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, {{pmin|the Arab world|Saudi Arabia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Yemen}}, Myanmar, {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Tunisia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Algeria}}, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Zimbabwe.<br /> <br /> On March 10, 2022, the game was removed and deactivated in Russia and Belarus due to the {{wp|2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine}}.&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1502120716665118725 @NianticLabs on Twitter]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy expandable&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Date<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Locations<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | July 6, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Australia}}, {{pmin|New Zealand}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | {{pmin|the United States|United States}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 13, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Germany}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 15, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Italy}}, {{pmin|Portugal}}, {{pmin|Spain}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 16, 2016<br /> | Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, Greenland, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Latvia, Liechtenstein, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, Malta, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 17, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Canada}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 19, 2016<br /> | Puerto Rico<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 22, 2016<br /> | Japan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 24, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|France}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 25, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 3, 2016<br /> | Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Bolivia}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Costa Rica}}, Dominica, {{pmin|Latin America|Dominican Republic}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|Latin America|El Salvador}}, Grenada, {{pmin|Latin America|Guatemala}}, Guyana, Haiti, {{pmin|Latin America|Honduras}}, Jamaica, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, Montserrat, {{pmin|Latin America|Nicaragua}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Paraguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, {{pmin|Latin America|Uruguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 5, 2016&lt;br&gt;August 6, 2016<br /> | Aruba, Brunei, Cambodia, Curaçao, Fiji, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, Laos, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, Turks and Caicos Islands, {{pmin|Vietnam}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | September 30, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Albania}}, Bosnia and Herzegovina, {{pmin|Greater China|Macau}}, {{pmin|North Macedonia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 1, 2016<br /> | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 4, 2016&lt;br&gt;October 5, 2016<br /> | Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, Eswatini, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, {{pmin|the Arab World|Morocco}}, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | November 18, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the Arab world|Bahrain}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Jordan}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Lebanon}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | December 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|South Asia|Bangladesh}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Bhutan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Nepal}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Sri Lanka}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | January 24, 2017<br /> | {{pmin|South Korea}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | September 11, 2018<br /> | {{pmin|Russia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | June 3, 2021<br /> | {{pmin|Turkey}}<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> &lt;gallery&gt;<br /> Pokémon GO icon.png|Icon<br /> Pokémon GO Beyond icon.png|GO Beyond Icon<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Load screen===<br /> {| class=&quot;roundy collapsible&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Image<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Dates<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Theme<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen.png|60px]]<br /> | July 6 - October 26, 2016<br /> | Original<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 2.png|60px]]<br /> | October 26 - December 12, 2016<br /> | Halloween 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 3.png|60px]]<br /> | December 12 - 30, 2016<br /> | Christmas 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 4.png|60px]]<br /> | December 30, 2016 - April 7, 2017<br /> | New Year 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 5.png|60px]]<br /> | April 7 - June 21, 2017<br /> | Summer (Johto) 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 6.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 20, 2017<br /> | Raid Battle 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 7.png|60px]]<br /> | October 20 - November 2017<br /> | Halloween 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 8.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2017 - January 2018<br /> | Christmas 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 9.png|60px]]<br /> | January - March 28, 2018<br /> | New Year 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 10.png|60px]]<br /> | March 28 - June 19, 2018<br /> | Research &amp; Mew Screen 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 11.png|60px]]<br /> | June 19 - December 7, 2018<br /> | Summer 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 12.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2018 - January 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;February 14 - 23, 2019<br /> | Trainer Battle League<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 13.png|60px]]<br /> | January 2 - February 14, 2019<br /> | New Year 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 14.png|60px]]<br /> | February 23 - June 21, 2019<br /> | GO Snapshot 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 15.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 2, 2019<br /> | Summer 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 16.png|60px]]<br /> | October 2 - December 16, 2019<br /> | [[Team GO Rocket]]<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 17.png|60px]]<br /> | December 16, 2019 - January 2020&lt;br&gt;February 3 - March 25, 2020<br /> | Christmas 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 18.png|60px]]<br /> | January - February 3, 2020<br /> | New Year 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 19.png|60px]]<br /> | March 25, 2020 - July 10, 2020<br /> | Spring 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 20.png|60px]]<br /> | July 10, 2020 - October 29, 2020<br /> | GO Fest 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 21.png|60px]]<br /> | October 29, 2020 - December 1, 2020<br /> | Halloween 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 22.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021<br /> | Christmas 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 23.png|60px]]<br /> | January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021<br /> | New Year 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 24.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2021 - June 11, 2021<br /> | Spring 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 25.png|60px]]<br /> | June 11, 2021 - July 17, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 26.png|60px]]<br /> | July 17, 2021 - September 1, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021 Hoopa<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 27.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021<br /> | Autumn 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 28.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021&lt;br&gt;February 2, 2022 - March 1, 2022<br /> | Winter 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 29.png|60px]]<br /> | December 31, 2021 - February 2, 2022<br /> | New Year 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 30.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022<br /> | Spring 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 31.png|60px]]<br /> | June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022<br /> | GO Fest 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 32.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022<br /> | Autumn 2022<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * Pokémon GO has been banned in Iran&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36989526 Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security' | BBC]&lt;/ref&gt; and {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/01/10/pokemon-go-isnt-coming-to-china-any-time-soon Pokémon Go banned by China authorities over 'safety' and 'security' | Forbes]&lt;/ref&gt; due to security concerns. However, some Iranians are still playing the game publicly regardless.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iranians-hunt-pokemon-despite-ban-071914210.html Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban | Yahoo]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * In the {{wp|United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus}}, no Pokémon can spawn, mostly because the area is considered by the software to be a military area, even though it is in fact {{wp|demilitarized zone|demilitarized}}.&lt;ref&gt;https://www.eurogamer.net/the-history-of-cyprus-is-a-problem-in-pokemon-go&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * On April 1, 2014, over two years before the release of Pokémon GO, Google released a minigame inside of Google Maps to catch Pokémon in celebration of April Fools' Day. On the same day, Google also released a companion YouTube video&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]&lt;/ref&gt; advertising the position of [[Pokémon Master]] at the company.<br /> * In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], starting from v1.1.0, [[Shiny Pokémon]] transferred from Pokémon GO will always use square sparkles, regardless of [[personality value]].<br /> * This is the first Pokémon game to use the {{wp|Unity (game engine)|Unity}} engine.<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{langtable|color={{night color}}|bordercolor={{blue color light}}|textcolor=fff<br /> |ja={{tt|Pokémon|ポケモン}} GO<br /> |zh_yue={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |zh_cmn={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |fr=Pokémon GO<br /> |de=Pokémon GO<br /> |id=Pokémon GO<br /> |it=Pokémon GO<br /> |ko={{tt|Pokémon|포켓몬}} GO<br /> |pt_br=Pokémon GO<br /> |pt_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |ru=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_la=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |th=โปเกมอนโก ''Pokémon GO''<br /> |tr=Pokémon GO<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by base stats (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of moves (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)]]<br /> * [[Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]]<br /> * {{Appendix|Pokémon GO Player's Guide}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> '''Official Websites'''<br /> * [http://www.pokemongo.com/ Offical website]<br /> ** [https://www.pokemongo.jp/ Offical website (JP)]<br /> * [https://pokemongolive.com/ Niantic Pokemon GO Live website]<br /> <br /> '''Social Media'''<br /> * [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/ Offical Facebook page]<br /> * [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp Offical Twitter account]<br /> * [https://www.instagram.com/pokemongoapp/ Offical Instagram account]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/c/pokemongo Offical YouTube channel]<br /> <br /> '''Videos'''<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sj2iQyBTQs Official teaser]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtDeeXtMZM Official trailer]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlX77BKLyY Pokémon GO announcement press conference]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{Other games}}&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Project Games notice}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Pokémon GO|*]]<br /> [[Category:Mobile games]]<br /> [[Category:Unity games]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[es:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[fr:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[it:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[ja:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[zh:Pokémon GO]]</div>

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<p>FireDragons52: /* Items */</p> <hr /> <div>{{samename|song|Pokémon Go! (song)}}<br /> {{samename|[[TCG]] expansion|Pokémon GO (TCG)}}<br /> {{incomplete|needs=Details on [https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000268888-Pokémon-GO-on-Apple-Watch Pokémon GO for Apple Watch]}}<br /> {{Infobox game|colorscheme=night|bordercolorscheme=blue<br /> |name={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |jname={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |boxart=Pokemon Go Logo.png<br /> |size=200px<br /> |caption=Pokémon GO logo<br /> |category=Real-world adventure&lt;br&gt;{{wp|Location-based game}}<br /> |players=1+<br /> |link_method=N/A<br /> |platform={{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}<br /> |gen_series=[[Generation VI]] - {{gen|IX}} [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin off]]<br /> |release_date_ja=March 29, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 22, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_na=May 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_au=April 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_eu=July 13, 2016<br /> |release_date_kr=January 24, 2017<br /> |release_date_hk=July 25, 2016<br /> |release_date_tw=August 6, 2016<br /> |publisher=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |developer=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |cero=A<br /> |esrb=E<br /> |pegi=3<br /> |acb=PG<br /> |grb=3<br /> |website_ja=[http://www.pokemongo.jp/ Official site (TPC)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/ja/ Official site (Niantic)]<br /> |website_en=[http://www.pokemongo.com/ Official site (TPCi)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/en/ Official site (Niantic)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-go/ Pokémon.com]<br /> }}<br /> {{bulbanews|game}}<br /> {{StrategyWiki}}<br /> '''Pokémon GO''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|Pokémon GO|ポケモン　ゴー}}}}''') is a multiplayer, location-based, {{wp|augmented reality}} Pokémon game for {{wp|iOS}} and {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}. The game results from a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company]], [[Nintendo]], and [[Niantic]], Inc., and is {{wp|Freemium|free to download}} with in-app purchases. It was released in most markets with access to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store on a staggered schedule starting on July 6, 2016. The game became available on the Samsung Galaxy Store for Samsung devices running on Android on May 11, 2019&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1126967087736467457?s=20 Announcement of game availability on Galaxy Store]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> The game was announced at the [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon GO Press Conference]] in Japan on September 10, 2015. Field tests for Pokémon GO were held from March 29, 2016, through June 30, 2016.<br /> <br /> The game is compatible with the [[Pokémon GO Plus]] and the [[Poké Ball Plus]], {{wp|Bluetooth}} devices that allow players to enjoy elements of the game without looking at their phone. Compatibility with the {{wp|Apple Watch}} was added in an update on December 22, 2016, but was later dropped on July 1, 2019, with the addition of Adventure Sync.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?p=web&amp;s=top-articles&amp;f=discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued support for Apple Watch]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Blurb==<br /> &lt;i&gt;Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet Earth!<br /> <br /> Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world. You’ll join one of three teams and battle for the prestige and ownership of Gyms with your Pokémon at your side.<br /> <br /> Pokémon are out there, and you need to find them. As you walk around a neighborhood, your smartphone will vibrate when there’s a Pokémon nearby. Take aim and throw a Poké Ball… You’ll have to stay alert, or it might get away!<br /> <br /> Search far and wide for Pokémon and items<br /> <br /> Certain Pokémon appear near their native environment—look for Water-type Pokémon by lakes and oceans. Visit PokéStops, found at interesting places like museums, art installations, historical markers, and monuments, to stock up on Poké Balls and helpful items.<br /> <br /> Catching, hatching, evolving, and more<br /> <br /> As you level up, you’ll be able to catch more-powerful Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. You can add to your collection by hatching Pokémon Eggs based on the distances you walk. Help your Pokémon evolve by catching many of the same kind.<br /> <br /> Take on Gym battles and defend your Gym<br /> <br /> As your Charmander evolves to Charmeleon and then Charizard, you can battle together to defeat a Gym and assign your Pokémon to defend it against all comers.<br /> <br /> It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await!<br /> <br /> Note: This app is free-to-play and is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.&lt;/i&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Gameplay==<br /> [[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]]<br /> Pokémon GO has mechanics much different from those of the core series games. The player is assisted by [[Professor Willow]] throughout the game. Players can login using a [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], Google, or Facebook account, which can be linked together for logging in.<br /> <br /> The game can be played as an {{wp|augmented reality}} (AR) game, so that in wild encounters and battles the Pokémon appear to be in the real world when looking at the smart device's screen. However, it is also possible to disable this functionality, which saves battery power and is necessary on some devices which do not support AR.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Candy|GO}} and {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} are two forms of currency central to Pokémon GO. Each Pokémon's evolutionary family uses a specific type of Candy to [[Power Up]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. Stardust is required in addition to Candy to Power Up; unlike Candy, Stardust is not specific to any species of Pokémon. Candy and Stardust are most commonly earned by catching and hatching Pokémon. If a player [[released Pokémon|transfers]] a Pokémon to Professor Willow, then one Candy for that Pokémon will be awarded.<br /> <br /> Players can also challenge each other in {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s or challenge the Team leaders [[Candela]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, and [[Blanche]] in Battle Training.<br /> <br /> Players can customize their [[Style (GO)|appearance]], such as clothing and accessories, which can be shown to other players. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s collect XP from performing various actions, such as catching Pokémon, which allows them to increase their Trainer [[level]]. Leveling up rewards the player with items, and some levels unlock features of the game. Wild Pokémon encountered by Trainers at higher levels are more likely to have higher CP. The maximum number of times an individual Pokémon can be [[Power Up|Powered Up]] increases with the Trainer's level.<br /> <br /> ===Capturing===<br /> : ''See also: [[Catch rate (GO)]]''<br /> In the game, [[wild Pokémon]] appear on a map of the real world (based on the crowdsourced OpenStreetMap project)&lt;ref&gt;[https://allgamers.com/article/3496/niantic-switches-to-openstreetmap-in-pokeacutemon-go Niantic Switches to OpenStreetMap in Pokémon GO]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2018/04/01/tips-pokemon-go-2/ Recommendations for new (Pokémon GO) mappers by community members]&lt;/ref&gt;, with the player moving in the game by traveling in the real world. When a Pokémon is nearby, the player's phone vibrates. The player can encounter a nearby Pokémon by tapping it in the Map View. Different kinds of Pokémon will appear in different environments; for example, {{type|Water}} Pokémon are more common near water. [[Weather]] also affects which Pokémon are common.<br /> <br /> In a wild encounter, the player attempts to capture a wild Pokémon in a [[Poké Ball]] before it runs away. Unlike in the [[core series]] games, these encounters do not involve battle. At higher levels, the player can use various Berries to make wild Pokémon easier to catch or use more powerful Poké Balls like [[Great Ball]]s and [[Ultra Ball]]s. While holding a press on a Poké Ball, a ring will appear around the Pokémon. This ring shrinks over time; once it reaches its smallest size it immediately returns to full size and the cycle repeats. If the Poké Ball thrown strikes the Pokémon after passing through the ring, it will grant a bonus to catch rate depending on the size of the ring, denoted as Nice/Great/Excellent throws. Throwing a curve ball by spinning the ball before throwing it also increases your chances of catching the Pokémon.<br /> <br /> In other special encounters, [[Premier Ball]]s and [[Beast Ball]]s are used. This includes raids, research, and shadow Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ===Locations===<br /> There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. PokéStops and Gyms exist at are pre-defined real-world locations that the player must be within range of to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they have shown up in the Map.)<br /> <br /> A PokéStop allows players to obtain items and Eggs by tapping on it then spinning the blue Photo Disc (swiping left / right across it). The Photo Disc then changes color to purple, and has a cooldown time of 5 minutes before it can be spun again. Pokémon often spawn close to PokéStops, sometimes in large clusters known as a [[Nest]]. Lures can be attached to PokéStops to attract certain Pokémon to them.<br /> <br /> Gyms appear much larger on the map, with its color matching the team currently in control of it. Players can battle to weaken those belonging to opposing teams. Players from any team can claim items from a gym's Photo Disc, the same as with a PokéStop. The player will be given a Gym Badge for each Gym the first time they interact with it: Badges can be leveled up to bronze, silver, and gold, with each level causing the Gym to give out a higher number of items when spun.<br /> <br /> A Gym can only be controlled by one team at a time, with its color matching the team currently in possession.<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by the player's team, they can add one of their own Pokémon to defend it (if there are not already six Pokémon in the Gym), which will earn the player 1 [[PokéCoin]] every 10 minutes, up to a maximum of 50 coins. A player can also feed Berries to any Pokémon in the Gym, which will increase the Pokémon's motivation and earn the player Stardust (and possibly Candy).<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by a rival team, the player can battle it to decrease each defending Pokémon's motivation; when a Pokémon's motivation reaches zero, it will be knocked out of the Gym. When all defending Pokémon have been defeated, the team loses control of the Gym, allowing the player to reclaim it as their own.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s may sometimes take place at a Gym, where several players can work together to battle against a wild Pokémon much stronger than normal. The Pokémon currently in the Raid is highlighted above the Gym, as well as its level. Winning a Raid Battle allows the involved players to attempt to catch the raid Pokémon, now with much reduced CP and possibly different attacks.<br /> <br /> PokéStops are much more common than Gyms, but depending on where a player lives, they may be very common or very sparse. Locations tend to be more common in urban areas due to a higher population density, resulting in more players in those areas. If there are no nearby PokéStops, the player can only obtain Poké Balls by leveling up or purchasing them with PokéCoins; if there are no nearby Gyms, the player can only obtain PokéCoins by purchasing them with real currency.<br /> <br /> The locations of PokéStops and Gyms are based on a selection of portals from the Niantic game {{wp|Ingress (video game)|Ingress}}. Until 2015, Ingress players (agents) could submit proposals for portals which subsequently had to be approved by Niantic. From 2017 onward, Ingress agents can submit new portals through Operation Portal Recon (OPR) that would be reviewed and approved by their OPR peers. Starting in September 2017, a PokéStop submission system started beta test for level 40 trainers located in Brazil and South Korea. As of September 2017 the portal or PokéStop submissions are still reviewed by agents participating in OPR for final approval, although Niantic has announced that the system will be expanded to Pokémon GO trainers.<br /> <br /> With Pokémon Go's update, you can now scan PokéStops to level them up and get bonus items from them. Eventually, the time runs out and the PokéStop no longer gives extra items, however it still retains it's level. PokéStops have a max level of fifty and the length of the bonus and the amount of extra items you get increases with each level.<br /> <br /> ===Battles===<br /> Battles in Pokémon GO, in contrast to the core series games, are not turn based and instead rely participants to continuously cast attacks to deal damage. While Pokémon GO uses the same [[Type#In Pokémon GO|type effectiveness]] chart as the core series since [[Generation VI]], it uses different multipliers and a [[Damage#Pokémon GO|different formula to calculate damage]]. There are two types of battle mechanics in Pokémon GO: one for {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s and {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s (against an AI) and the other for {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s (against another player or [[Team GO Rocket]]). The two modes have different stats for each move and use different sets of damage modifiers. For Trainer Battles, the player can battle the Team Leaders [[Blanche]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, or [[Candela]] to practice against an AI. For unspecified reasons, {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Shedinja}} are unusable in Trainer Battles.<br /> <br /> ===Moves===<br /> :''See also: [[List of moves (GO)]]''<br /> Unlike in the core series, Pokémon normally only have two [[Move#In Pokémon GO|moves]]: one Fast Attack and one Charged Attack. In both types of battles, Fast Attacks can be cast at any time, and the user gains {{OBP|energy|GO}} each cast. Charged Attacks are generally much stronger moves that cost energy to use. A Pokémon's moves are randomly assigned and can only be changed by using a [[TM#Pokémon GO|TM]] to learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack, at random, by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. [[Evolution|Evolving]] a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves (there are some exceptions).<br /> <br /> ===Trainer level===<br /> {{main|Trainer level}}<br /> In Pokémon GO, the player earns experience (abbreviated XP), rather than the Pokémon. As the player gains experience they gain levels. Leveling up awards the player with items, and certain levels unlock particular items. After reaching level 5, the player can choose a team, which allows them to use {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. As the player's level increases, their Pokémon are able to achieve a higher Combat Power as the player powers them up.<br /> <br /> ===Teams===<br /> [[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The team leaders Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]<br /> {{main|Team (GO)}}<br /> After the player reaches level 5, they can choose a team by tapping a Gym. There are three teams: the yellow Team Instinct led by Spark, the blue Team Mystic led by Blanche, and the red Team Valor led by Candela.<br /> <br /> Pokémon Appraisal, added in version 0.35.0 (labelled version 1.5.0 on the iOS App Store), has the chosen team's leader detail a Pokémon's {{IV}}s much like a [[stats judge]] in the core series. They describe which of its three stats has the highest IVs, and how good its IVs are overall. They will also note if the Pokémon's height or weight is particularly far from the average listed in the Pokédex.<br /> <br /> Players may change their team by purchasing a [[Team Medallion]] in the Shop. After purchasing it, the player must wait 365 days before they may buy another one.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Emblem<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Team<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Color<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Mascot<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Leader<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Description<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Instinct emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Instinct<br /> | Yellow<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{OBP|Spark|GO}}<br /> | ''Hey! The name's Spark &amp;mdash; the leader of Team Instinct. Pokemon are creatures with excellent intuition. I bet the secret to their intuition is related to how they're hatched. Come and join my team! You never lose when you trust your instincts!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Mystic<br /> | Blue<br /> | {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | [[Blanche]]<br /> | ''I am Blanche, leader of Team Mystic. The wisdom of Pokemon is immeasurably deep. I am researching why it is that they evolve. With our calm analysis of every situation, we can't lose!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | [[File:Team Valor emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Valor<br /> | Red<br /> | {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | [[Candela]]<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; | ''I'm Candela &amp;mdash; Team Valor's leader! Pokemon are stronger than humans, and they're warmhearted, too! I'm researching ways to enhance Pokemon's natural power in the pursuit of true strength. There's no doubt that the Pokemon our team have trained at the strongest in battle! Are you ready?''<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Items===<br /> {{main|List of items (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO has a variety of items that are stored in the player's [[Bag]]. These items have many purposes, including [[caught Pokémon|capturing]], [[evolution|evolving]] and restoring Pokémon. Items are primarily obtained through spinning Photo Disks at [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. Upon reaching a new [[Trainer level]], the player will also receive a large amount of items. In later updates, players could also earn other rarer items from winning {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s or by completing [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]] tasks.<br /> <br /> A Bag may hold up to 350 items, but players can purchase more space for {{PCoin}}200, allowing for 50 more items, up to a maximum of 5,250. If the player tries to spin a PokéStop or open a Gift with a full Bag, the game will not allow them to do so unless there is at least one empty slot. However, it is possible to open gifts with a full bag if you turn on the setting to only recieve [[Stardust|Stardust (GO)]] from Gifts when your Bag is full. Before participating in a {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}, players will be warned if their Bag is full, notifying them that prizes will not be rewarded afterwards. However, receiving items through other means, such as leveling up or winning raids, can bypass this limit and allow players to store more items past the capacity.<br /> <br /> ===Shop===<br /> {{main|PokéCoin}}<br /> In the Shop, the player can make two kinds of purchases. They can purchase PokéCoins using real money or they can purchase in-game items using PokéCoins. PokéCoins are the in-app currency used in Pokémon GO. There are two ways of obtaining PokéCoins: the {{OBP|Gym|GO}} Defender bonus or by purchasing them with real money. Players can also purchase special event access to limited items through research using real money.<br /> <br /> A number of the in-game items in the Shop can also be obtained by playing the game, but a few items are exclusive to the Shop: the Bag Upgrade, the Pokémon Storage Upgrade, and the Premium Raid Pass. The Shop also occasionally features limited-time &quot;Box&quot; deals (e.g., a Special Box) that include more than one kind of item.<br /> <br /> To obtain the Defender bonus, the player must assign a Pokémon to defend a Gym that currently has less than six defenders. Upon their Pokémon being knocked out, the player will receive a number of coins based on how long their Pokémon defended a Gym, one coin for every ten minutes, up to a maximum of {{PCoin}}50 for a collective eight hours and twenty minutes.<br /> <br /> ===Eggs===<br /> [[File:GO Egg 2 km.png|thumb|100px|A 2&amp;nbsp;km egg in Pokémon GO]]<br /> {{main|List of Eggs (GO)}}<br /> The player can obtain Eggs at [[PokéStop]]s, {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s, or as a possible [[Adventure Sync]] reward. An Egg will hatch after traveling a certain distance while the Egg is in an [[Egg Incubator]]. Five Egg distances are possible: 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, 7&amp;nbsp;km, 10&amp;nbsp;km, and 12&amp;nbsp;km. 7 km Eggs are exclusively obtained by opening [[Gift]]s, and 12 km Eggs are obtained by beating [[Team GO Rocket Leader]]s. 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, and 10&amp;nbsp;km eggs are obtained from Pokéstops and Gyms, but if a trainer walks enough in a week, they'll get an egg from Adventure Sync. This includes walking 25&amp;nbsp;km for a 5&amp;nbsp;km egg, or walking 50&amp;nbsp;km for a 10&amp;nbsp;km egg. The eggs from Adventure Sync have different Pokémon that can hatch from them. Each species has a set Egg distance and can only hatch from Eggs with this distance, but Egg distances have occasionally been changed.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Buddy===<br /> [[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]<br /> {{main|Buddy Pokémon}}<br /> By assigning a Buddy Pokémon, the player can receive additional Candies for that species of Pokémon as they walk. Depending on the species, the Buddy Pokémon will find 1 Candy every 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, or 20 km walked. The player can only have a single Buddy Pokémon at one time.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon require being walked a certain distance before it can evolve. For example, {{p|Feebas}} must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20 km before it can be evolved into {{p|Milotic}}.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon also require you to do certain things (other than walking) while they are your buddy to evolve.<br /> <br /> You can take pictures of your buddy and feed it to level it up to gain certain perks.<br /> <br /> ===Research tasks===<br /> There are four types of Research tasks in Pokémon GO: [[Field Research]], [[Special Research]], [[Timed Research]], and [[Collection Challenge]]s. Players can complete Research tasks to receive a variety of rewards, including items or encounters with a [[wild Pokémon]]. Wild Pokémon encountered from completing Research tasks will never [[escape|flee]] and have a minimum of 10 {{IV}}s (out of a maximum 15) per stat.<br /> <br /> Trainers can unlock Field Research tasks by spinning [[PokéStop]]s and can hold a maximum of three tasks at once. Each PokéStop has a specific Field Research task assigned to it once a day. Players can choose to discard a Field Research task to free up a slot. Completing a Field Research tasks earns the player a Stamp up to once a day. Once the player collects seven Stamps, a Research Breakthrough will be unlocked, which includes item rewards and an encounter with a rare, special Pokémon. AR Mapping Tasks can also be obtained as Field Research, and do not take up one of the three Field Research slots. Sponsored Field Research are obtained by spinning Sponsored [[PokéStop]]s.<br /> <br /> [[Special Research]] tasks generally take longer to complete than Field Research. Unlike Field Research, Special Research tasks are finite and unlocked through specific events. A Special Research is usually several sets of three Research tasks that must be completed sequentially before unlocking the next set. Upon completing all Special Research sets, the player will have the chance to encounter a rare, special Pokémon. So far, Special Research is the only way to obtain {{p|Mew}} (and its {{Shiny}} variant), {{p|Celebi}} (and its Shiny variant), {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Shaymin}} (in its Land and Sky form), {{p|Victini}}, Aria Form {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Hoopa}} Confined, {{p|Zarude}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, and other rare or exclusive Pokémon.<br /> <br /> [[Timed Research]] tasks are only available during events. Unlike Field and Special Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. Much like Special Research, they often have pages and multiple tasks per page. They recently have come with new seasons of [[GO Battle League]], and often Pokémon GO has partnerships with companies, and Timed Research is available with codes for customers of the company.<br /> <br /> [[Collection Challenge]]s. Like Timed Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. When a Collection Challenge is completed, it adds to the &quot;Elite Collector&quot; Medal. Collection Challenges sometimes comes in the form of redeemable codes. They involve catching, evolving, or trading specific Pokémon. Usually, the objective is to just catch the normal Pokémon specified, but sometimes they also require trading, or evolving Pokémon, or catching the Pokémon in their Shadow or Costume form.<br /> <br /> ===Team GO Rocket===<br /> [[File:GO Rocket PokéStop.png|160px|thumb|A PokéStop invaded by Team GO Rocket]]<br /> {{main|Team GO Rocket}}<br /> Team GO Rocket is a [[villainous team]] whose goal is to take over [[PokéStop]]s for their items and resources. Team GO Rocket Grunts are occasionally stationed to invade a PokéStop, and they come to you in a hot air balloon, where they will challenge players to battle if they interact with the PokéStop. Team GO Rocket Grunts battle using Shadow Pokémon and will abandon one of their Pokémon upon being defeated. Players will have a chance to capture the abandoned Shadow Pokémon, which can then be purified using Candy and Stardust.<br /> <br /> ===Mega Evolution===<br /> {{main|Mega Evolution (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Mega Evolutions also exist in Pokémon Go, currently 25 Mega Evolutions are available in GO. Mega Evolution is achieved by using [[Mega Energy]]. Mega Energy has a limit of 2000 per Pokémon in a trainer's inventory, it is a resource similar to Candy. Shadow Pokémon are unable to Mega Evolve, when a Pokémon is Mega Evolved, it lasts for a period of 8 hours. Once this period is over it starts a countdown for the Pokémon's rest period. When the rest period is over, the Pokémon can Mega Evolve with no Mega Energy cost. There are different levels for mega evolved Pokémon, levels are advanced by Mega Evolving the Pokémon multiple times. The higher the level, the shorter the rest period, and the more the Mega Bonuses do.<br /> <br /> When a Pokémon is mega evolved, you will get bonus candy, stardust, and an increased chance for XL Candy when catching Pokémon that share a type with the Mega Evolved Pokémon.<br /> <br /> Mega Evolution was originally released in Pokémon Go on August 27th, 2020, this started with the Mega Evolutions for {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Beedrill}}.<br /> On April 20th, 2022, the Mega system was overhauled into the current system. This started the &quot;A Mega Moment&quot; event, along with the release of Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}<br /> <br /> [[Mega Energy]] is obtained by winning Mega Raids, winning Mega Legendary Raids, or by completing research during events.<br /> <br /> ===Medals===<br /> {{main|Medal (GO)}}<br /> The game has challenges that award [[Medal#Pokémon GO|medals]] upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile. Some medals unlock [[Style (GO)|clothing items]], allowing players to purchase them using PokéCoins. Medals awarded for catching Pokémon of a specific type slightly increase the capture rate of Pokémon of that type.<br /> <br /> ===Daily bonuses===<br /> Daily bonuses give the player extra rewards the first time they perform certain actions each day (local time). They were added to Pokémon GO in version 0.45.0 (labelled 1.15.0 on the {{wp|App Store (iOS)|iOS App Store}}), which was released on November 7, 2016.<br /> <br /> The first Pokémon the player catches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and 600 {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}. If the player catches a Pokémon every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and 3000 Stardust.<br /> <br /> The first [[PokéStop]] or {{OBP|Gym|GO}} the player searches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and extra items. If the player searches PokéStops or Gyms every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and even more items. The 7-day streak bonus is guaranteed to give the player an [[Evolution item]] (such as a [[King's Rock]]).<br /> <br /> ===Available Pokémon===<br /> {{main|List of Pokémon by availability (GO)}}<br /> For a list of Pokémon available in Pokémon GO, see [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]].<br /> <br /> ==Events==<br /> {{main|List of events (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO features a variety of both local and global events throughout the year, which often feature increased {{pkmn2|wild}} spawns of thematic Pokémon, bonuses for certain in-game activities, and new releases of [[Shiny Pokémon]].<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> Some of the music in Pokémon GO was composed by [[Junichi Masuda]]. The music, as well as the sound effects, can be turned off in the [[options#Pokémon GO|settings]] of the app.<br /> <br /> ==Version history==<br /> {{main|Pokémon GO/Version history}}<br /> For a full history of all content released in Pokémon GO, please see [[Pokémon GO/Version history]].<br /> <br /> ==Compatibility==<br /> Pokémon GO requires an internet connection ({{wp|Wi-Fi}}, {{wp|3G}} or {{wp|4G}}) and GPS and location services. According to the official support site, the game can be played on:&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/92-supported-devices Supported Devices — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Android devices: {{wp|Android Nougat|Android 7}} (2016) and newer ({{wp|Rooting (Android OS)|rooted}} devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)<br /> ** {{wp|Android KitKat|Android 4.4}} (2013) support was available until July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1771-discontinued-support-for-android-4-kitkat Discontinued Support for Android 4 KitKat — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Lollipop|Android 5}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/2697-discontinued-support-for-android-5-ios-10-11-and-iphone-5s-6 Discontinued Support for Android 5, iOS 10/11, and iPhone 5s/6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Marshmallow|Android 6}} (2015) support was available until June 13, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3455-discontinued-support-for-android-6/ Discontinued Support for Android 6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * iOS devices: {{wp|iPhone 6S}} (2015) and newer, {{wp|iOS 14}} (2020) and newer ({{wp|iOS jailbreaking|jailbroken}} devices are not supported)<br /> ** {{wp|iPad 2}} (2011), {{wp|iPad (3rd generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPhone 5}} (2012), {{wp|iPad (4th generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPad Mini (1st generation)|iPad Mini}} (2012), and {{wp|iPhone 5C}} (2013) support was available until February 28, 2018.&lt;ref&gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911194054/https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115016003208-Discontinued-support-for-certain-Apple-devices-from-2013-and-older- Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older – Pokémon GO (Archived)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iPhone 5S}} (2013) and {{wp|iPhone 6}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 10}} (2016) support was available from September 13, 2016, to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Apple Watch}} (2015) support was available from December 22, 2016, to July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1812-discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued Support for Apple Watch — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 11}} (2017) support was available from September 19, 2017, to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 12}} (2018) support was available from September 17, 2018, to November 30, 2021.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3179-discontinued-support-for-ios-12 Discontinued Support for iOS 12 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 13}} (2019) support was available from September 19, 2019, to July 12, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3522-discontinued-support-for-ios-13/ Discontinued Support for iOS 13 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> However, the game is also playable on some iOS and Android devices that are not officially supported.<br /> <br /> ==Connectivity==<br /> Pokémon GO originally had no connectivity with other Pokémon games. However, [[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that the developers planned to add connectivity with the next entry in the [[core series]] Pokémon games.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/qqbsdqjgj-k?t=29m16s Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20160715175300/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-from-the-pokemon-go-announcement/ News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] is the first game to allow the player to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to a core series title. Only the [[Generation I|first 151]] Pokémon (including [[Regional form|Alolan forms]]), {{p|Meltan}}, and its [[Evolution|evolved form]], {{p|Melmetal}}, can be transferred. Upon transferring Pokémon to a Let's Go! game or Pokémon HOME for the first time, the player will receive the [[Mystery Box]] in Pokémon GO, which is used to spawn wild Meltan.<br /> <br /> On November 10, 2020, the [[GO Transporter]] was made available to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to [[Pokémon HOME]]. Each Pokémon costs a certain amount of GO Transporter Energy to transfer to HOME, depending on its {{stat|CP}} and whether it is {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or {{pkmn2|Mythical}}. The GO Transporter passively recharges Energy, but the player can spend [[PokéCoin]]s to fully recharge the GO Transporter instantly. Pokémon transferred to HOME via the GO Transporter can be sent to {{g|Sword and Shield}} but not Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. After the first transfer, the player will receive a [[Melmetal]] that can [[Gigantamax]] in Pokémon HOME.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/ZZopswCf2oE Introducing Gigantamax Melmetal, the Steel-type Pokémon! (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Any Shiny Pokémon originating from GO, when transferred to {{g|Sword and Shield}}, will have square sparkles instead of star sparkles, regardless of its [[personality value]].<br /> <br /> ==Partnerships==<br /> {{incomplete|section|Partnerships in Japan, Big Heritage partnership, Baskin Robins}}<br /> <br /> Due to the popularity of Pokémon GO, the game has partnered with several other companies to offer special promotions. These partnerships often involve sponsored locations, wherein stores affiliated with the partner company become [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with {{wp|Ayala Malls}}, {{wp|Puregold}}, {{wp|Robinsons Malls}}, and {{wp|SM Supermalls}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/205489/globe-telecom-enhances-the-pokemon-go-experience-for-ph-gamers Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers]&lt;/ref&gt; The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).&lt;ref&gt;[https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/sponsor-dropped-out-of-pokemon-go/ Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack}} stores in the United States became PokéStops and Gyms. Sprint locations also feature in-store charging stations to allow Pokémon GO players to charge their devices. Players could also find small Level 10, 20, 30, or 40 iron-on patches at Sprint store Gyms. During the fourth year, the partnership ended.<br /> <br /> The day after the Sprint partnership began, a {{wp|Starbucks}} partnership in the United States began as well. 7,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States have been made into PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, Starbucks sold a special-edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino as part of this partnership; the Pokémon GO Frappuccino starts with a Vanilla Bean {{wp|Frappuccino}} blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India became PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's &quot;Happy New Year&quot; offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers.<br /> <br /> On November 16th 2017, Pokémon GO partnered with US game shop {{wp|GameStop}} to celebrate the release of {{wp|Pokémon Sun and Moon}} coming to Nintendo DS. In this partnership every {{wp|GameStop}} location became a [[Pokéstop]] or a [[Gym]].<br /> <br /> In 2020, Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Verizon}} to bring two GO special weekends to the game on November 7th 2020 and May 29th 2021.<br /> <br /> On November 8th 2020, Pokémon GO brought another GO special weekend to the game with the title sponsor as {{wp|Grubhub}}.<br /> <br /> ==Development==<br /> The game was conceived by John Hanke after the development of Niantic's Ingress. It was decided that a game based on Pokémon would be a good choice, due to its focus on collecting the titular creatures. Hanke brought the idea to the Pokémon Company and talked with Mr. Isihara. Development began. Junichi Masuda worked with Niantic on the game's development.&lt;ref&gt;''Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon''&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> An Ingress Report released on September 10, 2015, the day of the game's announcement, stated that a closed beta would occur during Northern Hemisphere winter 2015 and that the game would be released in early 2016.&lt;ref name=&quot;IngressReport&quot;&gt;[https://youtu.be/HMsM1nzWiYw?t=2m22s INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015]&lt;/ref&gt; However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/0noAj Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/01/160108_at01.html 『Pokémon GO』のベータテストについて ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Field tests were held in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States prior to the game's public release. Selected applicants were given the opportunity to test the game.<br /> * Japan: held from March 29 to June 30, 2016, announced on March 3, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/5731W Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest/ Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-au-nz/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-us/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> A session at the {{wp|Game Developers Conference}} featuring the game [[n:Pokémon GO to be discussed at Game Developers Conference|was intended to be held]] by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2016, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/03/03/pokemon-go-gdc-presentation-canceled.aspx Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Release==<br /> Unlike previous Pokémon games for mobile devices, Pokémon GO was released on a staggered schedule, releasing initially to only to a few select countries. After its initial release on July 6, 2016, additional releases [[n:Niantic puts Pokémon GO's international rollout on hold|were put on hold]] due to server issues, but resumed on July 13, 2016, with the app's [[n:Pokémon GO now available in Germany|release in Germany]]. France was supposed to receive the app alongside other European countries, but the official release in the country was postponed due to the {{wp|2016 Nice truck attack}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://fr.ign.com/pokemon-go-iphone/15934/news/pokemon-go-the-pokemon-company-confirme-le-report-francais Pokémon GO : The Pokémon Company confirme le report français]&lt;/ref&gt; The release in {{pmin|Brazil}} was only a couple of days prior to the beginning of the {{wp|2016 Summer Olympics}} in Rio de Janeiro.<br /> <br /> So far, Pokémon GO has been released in all countries with access to the iOS App Store, Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store, except for {{pmin|Ukraine}}, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, {{pmin|the Arab world|Saudi Arabia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Yemen}}, Myanmar, {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Tunisia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Algeria}}, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Zimbabwe.<br /> <br /> On March 10, 2022, the game was removed and deactivated in Russia and Belarus due to the {{wp|2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine}}.&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1502120716665118725 @NianticLabs on Twitter]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy expandable&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Date<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Locations<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | July 6, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Australia}}, {{pmin|New Zealand}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | {{pmin|the United States|United States}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 13, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Germany}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 15, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Italy}}, {{pmin|Portugal}}, {{pmin|Spain}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 16, 2016<br /> | Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, Greenland, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Latvia, Liechtenstein, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, Malta, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 17, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Canada}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 19, 2016<br /> | Puerto Rico<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 22, 2016<br /> | Japan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 24, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|France}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 25, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 3, 2016<br /> | Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Bolivia}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Costa Rica}}, Dominica, {{pmin|Latin America|Dominican Republic}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|Latin America|El Salvador}}, Grenada, {{pmin|Latin America|Guatemala}}, Guyana, Haiti, {{pmin|Latin America|Honduras}}, Jamaica, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, Montserrat, {{pmin|Latin America|Nicaragua}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Paraguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, {{pmin|Latin America|Uruguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 5, 2016&lt;br&gt;August 6, 2016<br /> | Aruba, Brunei, Cambodia, Curaçao, Fiji, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, Laos, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, Turks and Caicos Islands, {{pmin|Vietnam}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | September 30, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Albania}}, Bosnia and Herzegovina, {{pmin|Greater China|Macau}}, {{pmin|North Macedonia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 1, 2016<br /> | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 4, 2016&lt;br&gt;October 5, 2016<br /> | Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, Eswatini, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, {{pmin|the Arab World|Morocco}}, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | November 18, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the Arab world|Bahrain}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Jordan}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Lebanon}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | December 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|South Asia|Bangladesh}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Bhutan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Nepal}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Sri Lanka}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | January 24, 2017<br /> | {{pmin|South Korea}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | September 11, 2018<br /> | {{pmin|Russia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | June 3, 2021<br /> | {{pmin|Turkey}}<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> &lt;gallery&gt;<br /> Pokémon GO icon.png|Icon<br /> Pokémon GO Beyond icon.png|GO Beyond Icon<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Load screen===<br /> {| class=&quot;roundy collapsible&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Image<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Dates<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Theme<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen.png|60px]]<br /> | July 6 - October 26, 2016<br /> | Original<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 2.png|60px]]<br /> | October 26 - December 12, 2016<br /> | Halloween 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 3.png|60px]]<br /> | December 12 - 30, 2016<br /> | Christmas 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 4.png|60px]]<br /> | December 30, 2016 - April 7, 2017<br /> | New Year 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 5.png|60px]]<br /> | April 7 - June 21, 2017<br /> | Summer (Johto) 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 6.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 20, 2017<br /> | Raid Battle 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 7.png|60px]]<br /> | October 20 - November 2017<br /> | Halloween 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 8.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2017 - January 2018<br /> | Christmas 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 9.png|60px]]<br /> | January - March 28, 2018<br /> | New Year 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 10.png|60px]]<br /> | March 28 - June 19, 2018<br /> | Research &amp; Mew Screen 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 11.png|60px]]<br /> | June 19 - December 7, 2018<br /> | Summer 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 12.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2018 - January 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;February 14 - 23, 2019<br /> | Trainer Battle League<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 13.png|60px]]<br /> | January 2 - February 14, 2019<br /> | New Year 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 14.png|60px]]<br /> | February 23 - June 21, 2019<br /> | GO Snapshot 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 15.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 2, 2019<br /> | Summer 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 16.png|60px]]<br /> | October 2 - December 16, 2019<br /> | [[Team GO Rocket]]<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 17.png|60px]]<br /> | December 16, 2019 - January 2020&lt;br&gt;February 3 - March 25, 2020<br /> | Christmas 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 18.png|60px]]<br /> | January - February 3, 2020<br /> | New Year 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 19.png|60px]]<br /> | March 25, 2020 - July 10, 2020<br /> | Spring 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 20.png|60px]]<br /> | July 10, 2020 - October 29, 2020<br /> | GO Fest 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 21.png|60px]]<br /> | October 29, 2020 - December 1, 2020<br /> | Halloween 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 22.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021<br /> | Christmas 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 23.png|60px]]<br /> | January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021<br /> | New Year 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 24.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2021 - June 11, 2021<br /> | Spring 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 25.png|60px]]<br /> | June 11, 2021 - July 17, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 26.png|60px]]<br /> | July 17, 2021 - September 1, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021 Hoopa<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 27.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021<br /> | Autumn 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 28.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021&lt;br&gt;February 2, 2022 - March 1, 2022<br /> | Winter 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 29.png|60px]]<br /> | December 31, 2021 - February 2, 2022<br /> | New Year 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 30.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022<br /> | Spring 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 31.png|60px]]<br /> | June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022<br /> | GO Fest 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 32.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022<br /> | Autumn 2022<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * Pokémon GO has been banned in Iran&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36989526 Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security' | BBC]&lt;/ref&gt; and {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/01/10/pokemon-go-isnt-coming-to-china-any-time-soon Pokémon Go banned by China authorities over 'safety' and 'security' | Forbes]&lt;/ref&gt; due to security concerns. However, some Iranians are still playing the game publicly regardless.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iranians-hunt-pokemon-despite-ban-071914210.html Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban | Yahoo]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * In the {{wp|United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus}}, no Pokémon can spawn, mostly because the area is considered by the software to be a military area, even though it is in fact {{wp|demilitarized zone|demilitarized}}.&lt;ref&gt;https://www.eurogamer.net/the-history-of-cyprus-is-a-problem-in-pokemon-go&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * On April 1, 2014, over two years before the release of Pokémon GO, Google released a minigame inside of Google Maps to catch Pokémon in celebration of April Fools' Day. On the same day, Google also released a companion YouTube video&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]&lt;/ref&gt; advertising the position of [[Pokémon Master]] at the company.<br /> * In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], starting from v1.1.0, [[Shiny Pokémon]] transferred from Pokémon GO will always use square sparkles, regardless of [[personality value]].<br /> * This is the first Pokémon game to use the {{wp|Unity (game engine)|Unity}} engine.<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{langtable|color={{night color}}|bordercolor={{blue color light}}|textcolor=fff<br /> |ja={{tt|Pokémon|ポケモン}} GO<br /> |zh_yue={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |zh_cmn={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |fr=Pokémon GO<br /> |de=Pokémon GO<br /> |id=Pokémon GO<br /> |it=Pokémon GO<br /> |ko={{tt|Pokémon|포켓몬}} GO<br /> |pt_br=Pokémon GO<br /> |pt_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |ru=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_la=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |th=โปเกมอนโก ''Pokémon GO''<br /> |tr=Pokémon GO<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by base stats (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of moves (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)]]<br /> * [[Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]]<br /> * {{Appendix|Pokémon GO Player's Guide}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> '''Official Websites'''<br /> * [http://www.pokemongo.com/ Offical website]<br /> ** [https://www.pokemongo.jp/ Offical website (JP)]<br /> * [https://pokemongolive.com/ Niantic Pokemon GO Live website]<br /> <br /> '''Social Media'''<br /> * [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/ Offical Facebook page]<br /> * [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp Offical Twitter account]<br /> * [https://www.instagram.com/pokemongoapp/ Offical Instagram account]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/c/pokemongo Offical YouTube channel]<br /> <br /> '''Videos'''<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sj2iQyBTQs Official teaser]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtDeeXtMZM Official trailer]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlX77BKLyY Pokémon GO announcement press conference]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{Other games}}&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Project Games notice}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Pokémon GO|*]]<br /> [[Category:Mobile games]]<br /> [[Category:Unity games]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[es:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[fr:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[it:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[ja:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[zh:Pokémon GO]]</div>

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<p>FireDragons52: /* Items */</p> <hr /> <div>{{samename|song|Pokémon Go! (song)}}<br /> {{samename|[[TCG]] expansion|Pokémon GO (TCG)}}<br /> {{incomplete|needs=Details on [https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000268888-Pokémon-GO-on-Apple-Watch Pokémon GO for Apple Watch]}}<br /> {{Infobox game|colorscheme=night|bordercolorscheme=blue<br /> |name={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |jname={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |boxart=Pokemon Go Logo.png<br /> |size=200px<br /> |caption=Pokémon GO logo<br /> |category=Real-world adventure&lt;br&gt;{{wp|Location-based game}}<br /> |players=1+<br /> |link_method=N/A<br /> |platform={{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}<br /> |gen_series=[[Generation VI]] - {{gen|IX}} [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin off]]<br /> |release_date_ja=March 29, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 22, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_na=May 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_au=April 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_eu=July 13, 2016<br /> |release_date_kr=January 24, 2017<br /> |release_date_hk=July 25, 2016<br /> |release_date_tw=August 6, 2016<br /> |publisher=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |developer=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |cero=A<br /> |esrb=E<br /> |pegi=3<br /> |acb=PG<br /> |grb=3<br /> |website_ja=[http://www.pokemongo.jp/ Official site (TPC)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/ja/ Official site (Niantic)]<br /> |website_en=[http://www.pokemongo.com/ Official site (TPCi)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/en/ Official site (Niantic)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-go/ Pokémon.com]<br /> }}<br /> {{bulbanews|game}}<br /> {{StrategyWiki}}<br /> '''Pokémon GO''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|Pokémon GO|ポケモン　ゴー}}}}''') is a multiplayer, location-based, {{wp|augmented reality}} Pokémon game for {{wp|iOS}} and {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}. The game results from a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company]], [[Nintendo]], and [[Niantic]], Inc., and is {{wp|Freemium|free to download}} with in-app purchases. It was released in most markets with access to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store on a staggered schedule starting on July 6, 2016. The game became available on the Samsung Galaxy Store for Samsung devices running on Android on May 11, 2019&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1126967087736467457?s=20 Announcement of game availability on Galaxy Store]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> The game was announced at the [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon GO Press Conference]] in Japan on September 10, 2015. Field tests for Pokémon GO were held from March 29, 2016, through June 30, 2016.<br /> <br /> The game is compatible with the [[Pokémon GO Plus]] and the [[Poké Ball Plus]], {{wp|Bluetooth}} devices that allow players to enjoy elements of the game without looking at their phone. Compatibility with the {{wp|Apple Watch}} was added in an update on December 22, 2016, but was later dropped on July 1, 2019, with the addition of Adventure Sync.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?p=web&amp;s=top-articles&amp;f=discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued support for Apple Watch]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Blurb==<br /> &lt;i&gt;Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet Earth!<br /> <br /> Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world. You’ll join one of three teams and battle for the prestige and ownership of Gyms with your Pokémon at your side.<br /> <br /> Pokémon are out there, and you need to find them. As you walk around a neighborhood, your smartphone will vibrate when there’s a Pokémon nearby. Take aim and throw a Poké Ball… You’ll have to stay alert, or it might get away!<br /> <br /> Search far and wide for Pokémon and items<br /> <br /> Certain Pokémon appear near their native environment—look for Water-type Pokémon by lakes and oceans. Visit PokéStops, found at interesting places like museums, art installations, historical markers, and monuments, to stock up on Poké Balls and helpful items.<br /> <br /> Catching, hatching, evolving, and more<br /> <br /> As you level up, you’ll be able to catch more-powerful Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. You can add to your collection by hatching Pokémon Eggs based on the distances you walk. Help your Pokémon evolve by catching many of the same kind.<br /> <br /> Take on Gym battles and defend your Gym<br /> <br /> As your Charmander evolves to Charmeleon and then Charizard, you can battle together to defeat a Gym and assign your Pokémon to defend it against all comers.<br /> <br /> It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await!<br /> <br /> Note: This app is free-to-play and is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.&lt;/i&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Gameplay==<br /> [[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]]<br /> Pokémon GO has mechanics much different from those of the core series games. The player is assisted by [[Professor Willow]] throughout the game. Players can login using a [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], Google, or Facebook account, which can be linked together for logging in.<br /> <br /> The game can be played as an {{wp|augmented reality}} (AR) game, so that in wild encounters and battles the Pokémon appear to be in the real world when looking at the smart device's screen. However, it is also possible to disable this functionality, which saves battery power and is necessary on some devices which do not support AR.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Candy|GO}} and {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} are two forms of currency central to Pokémon GO. Each Pokémon's evolutionary family uses a specific type of Candy to [[Power Up]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. Stardust is required in addition to Candy to Power Up; unlike Candy, Stardust is not specific to any species of Pokémon. Candy and Stardust are most commonly earned by catching and hatching Pokémon. If a player [[released Pokémon|transfers]] a Pokémon to Professor Willow, then one Candy for that Pokémon will be awarded.<br /> <br /> Players can also challenge each other in {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s or challenge the Team leaders [[Candela]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, and [[Blanche]] in Battle Training.<br /> <br /> Players can customize their [[Style (GO)|appearance]], such as clothing and accessories, which can be shown to other players. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s collect XP from performing various actions, such as catching Pokémon, which allows them to increase their Trainer [[level]]. Leveling up rewards the player with items, and some levels unlock features of the game. Wild Pokémon encountered by Trainers at higher levels are more likely to have higher CP. The maximum number of times an individual Pokémon can be [[Power Up|Powered Up]] increases with the Trainer's level.<br /> <br /> ===Capturing===<br /> : ''See also: [[Catch rate (GO)]]''<br /> In the game, [[wild Pokémon]] appear on a map of the real world (based on the crowdsourced OpenStreetMap project)&lt;ref&gt;[https://allgamers.com/article/3496/niantic-switches-to-openstreetmap-in-pokeacutemon-go Niantic Switches to OpenStreetMap in Pokémon GO]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2018/04/01/tips-pokemon-go-2/ Recommendations for new (Pokémon GO) mappers by community members]&lt;/ref&gt;, with the player moving in the game by traveling in the real world. When a Pokémon is nearby, the player's phone vibrates. The player can encounter a nearby Pokémon by tapping it in the Map View. Different kinds of Pokémon will appear in different environments; for example, {{type|Water}} Pokémon are more common near water. [[Weather]] also affects which Pokémon are common.<br /> <br /> In a wild encounter, the player attempts to capture a wild Pokémon in a [[Poké Ball]] before it runs away. Unlike in the [[core series]] games, these encounters do not involve battle. At higher levels, the player can use various Berries to make wild Pokémon easier to catch or use more powerful Poké Balls like [[Great Ball]]s and [[Ultra Ball]]s. While holding a press on a Poké Ball, a ring will appear around the Pokémon. This ring shrinks over time; once it reaches its smallest size it immediately returns to full size and the cycle repeats. If the Poké Ball thrown strikes the Pokémon after passing through the ring, it will grant a bonus to catch rate depending on the size of the ring, denoted as Nice/Great/Excellent throws. Throwing a curve ball by spinning the ball before throwing it also increases your chances of catching the Pokémon.<br /> <br /> In other special encounters, [[Premier Ball]]s and [[Beast Ball]]s are used. This includes raids, research, and shadow Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ===Locations===<br /> There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. PokéStops and Gyms exist at are pre-defined real-world locations that the player must be within range of to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they have shown up in the Map.)<br /> <br /> A PokéStop allows players to obtain items and Eggs by tapping on it then spinning the blue Photo Disc (swiping left / right across it). The Photo Disc then changes color to purple, and has a cooldown time of 5 minutes before it can be spun again. Pokémon often spawn close to PokéStops, sometimes in large clusters known as a [[Nest]]. Lures can be attached to PokéStops to attract certain Pokémon to them.<br /> <br /> Gyms appear much larger on the map, with its color matching the team currently in control of it. Players can battle to weaken those belonging to opposing teams. Players from any team can claim items from a gym's Photo Disc, the same as with a PokéStop. The player will be given a Gym Badge for each Gym the first time they interact with it: Badges can be leveled up to bronze, silver, and gold, with each level causing the Gym to give out a higher number of items when spun.<br /> <br /> A Gym can only be controlled by one team at a time, with its color matching the team currently in possession.<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by the player's team, they can add one of their own Pokémon to defend it (if there are not already six Pokémon in the Gym), which will earn the player 1 [[PokéCoin]] every 10 minutes, up to a maximum of 50 coins. A player can also feed Berries to any Pokémon in the Gym, which will increase the Pokémon's motivation and earn the player Stardust (and possibly Candy).<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by a rival team, the player can battle it to decrease each defending Pokémon's motivation; when a Pokémon's motivation reaches zero, it will be knocked out of the Gym. When all defending Pokémon have been defeated, the team loses control of the Gym, allowing the player to reclaim it as their own.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s may sometimes take place at a Gym, where several players can work together to battle against a wild Pokémon much stronger than normal. The Pokémon currently in the Raid is highlighted above the Gym, as well as its level. Winning a Raid Battle allows the involved players to attempt to catch the raid Pokémon, now with much reduced CP and possibly different attacks.<br /> <br /> PokéStops are much more common than Gyms, but depending on where a player lives, they may be very common or very sparse. Locations tend to be more common in urban areas due to a higher population density, resulting in more players in those areas. If there are no nearby PokéStops, the player can only obtain Poké Balls by leveling up or purchasing them with PokéCoins; if there are no nearby Gyms, the player can only obtain PokéCoins by purchasing them with real currency.<br /> <br /> The locations of PokéStops and Gyms are based on a selection of portals from the Niantic game {{wp|Ingress (video game)|Ingress}}. Until 2015, Ingress players (agents) could submit proposals for portals which subsequently had to be approved by Niantic. From 2017 onward, Ingress agents can submit new portals through Operation Portal Recon (OPR) that would be reviewed and approved by their OPR peers. Starting in September 2017, a PokéStop submission system started beta test for level 40 trainers located in Brazil and South Korea. As of September 2017 the portal or PokéStop submissions are still reviewed by agents participating in OPR for final approval, although Niantic has announced that the system will be expanded to Pokémon GO trainers.<br /> <br /> With Pokémon Go's update, you can now scan PokéStops to level them up and get bonus items from them. Eventually, the time runs out and the PokéStop no longer gives extra items, however it still retains it's level. PokéStops have a max level of fifty and the length of the bonus and the amount of extra items you get increases with each level.<br /> <br /> ===Battles===<br /> Battles in Pokémon GO, in contrast to the core series games, are not turn based and instead rely participants to continuously cast attacks to deal damage. While Pokémon GO uses the same [[Type#In Pokémon GO|type effectiveness]] chart as the core series since [[Generation VI]], it uses different multipliers and a [[Damage#Pokémon GO|different formula to calculate damage]]. There are two types of battle mechanics in Pokémon GO: one for {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s and {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s (against an AI) and the other for {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s (against another player or [[Team GO Rocket]]). The two modes have different stats for each move and use different sets of damage modifiers. For Trainer Battles, the player can battle the Team Leaders [[Blanche]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, or [[Candela]] to practice against an AI. For unspecified reasons, {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Shedinja}} are unusable in Trainer Battles.<br /> <br /> ===Moves===<br /> :''See also: [[List of moves (GO)]]''<br /> Unlike in the core series, Pokémon normally only have two [[Move#In Pokémon GO|moves]]: one Fast Attack and one Charged Attack. In both types of battles, Fast Attacks can be cast at any time, and the user gains {{OBP|energy|GO}} each cast. Charged Attacks are generally much stronger moves that cost energy to use. A Pokémon's moves are randomly assigned and can only be changed by using a [[TM#Pokémon GO|TM]] to learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack, at random, by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. [[Evolution|Evolving]] a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves (there are some exceptions).<br /> <br /> ===Trainer level===<br /> {{main|Trainer level}}<br /> In Pokémon GO, the player earns experience (abbreviated XP), rather than the Pokémon. As the player gains experience they gain levels. Leveling up awards the player with items, and certain levels unlock particular items. After reaching level 5, the player can choose a team, which allows them to use {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. As the player's level increases, their Pokémon are able to achieve a higher Combat Power as the player powers them up.<br /> <br /> ===Teams===<br /> [[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The team leaders Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]<br /> {{main|Team (GO)}}<br /> After the player reaches level 5, they can choose a team by tapping a Gym. There are three teams: the yellow Team Instinct led by Spark, the blue Team Mystic led by Blanche, and the red Team Valor led by Candela.<br /> <br /> Pokémon Appraisal, added in version 0.35.0 (labelled version 1.5.0 on the iOS App Store), has the chosen team's leader detail a Pokémon's {{IV}}s much like a [[stats judge]] in the core series. They describe which of its three stats has the highest IVs, and how good its IVs are overall. They will also note if the Pokémon's height or weight is particularly far from the average listed in the Pokédex.<br /> <br /> Players may change their team by purchasing a [[Team Medallion]] in the Shop. After purchasing it, the player must wait 365 days before they may buy another one.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Emblem<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Team<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Color<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Mascot<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Leader<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Description<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Instinct emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Instinct<br /> | Yellow<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{OBP|Spark|GO}}<br /> | ''Hey! The name's Spark &amp;mdash; the leader of Team Instinct. Pokemon are creatures with excellent intuition. I bet the secret to their intuition is related to how they're hatched. Come and join my team! You never lose when you trust your instincts!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Mystic<br /> | Blue<br /> | {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | [[Blanche]]<br /> | ''I am Blanche, leader of Team Mystic. The wisdom of Pokemon is immeasurably deep. I am researching why it is that they evolve. With our calm analysis of every situation, we can't lose!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | [[File:Team Valor emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Valor<br /> | Red<br /> | {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | [[Candela]]<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; | ''I'm Candela &amp;mdash; Team Valor's leader! Pokemon are stronger than humans, and they're warmhearted, too! I'm researching ways to enhance Pokemon's natural power in the pursuit of true strength. There's no doubt that the Pokemon our team have trained at the strongest in battle! Are you ready?''<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Items===<br /> {{main|List of items (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO has a variety of items that are stored in the player's [[Bag]]. These items have many purposes, including [[caught Pokémon|capturing]], [[evolution|evolving]] and restoring Pokémon. Items are primarily obtained through spinning Photo Disks at [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. Upon reaching a new [[Trainer level]], the player will also receive a large amount of items. In later updates, players could also earn other rarer items from winning {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s or by completing [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]] tasks.<br /> <br /> A Bag may hold up to 350 items, but players can purchase more space for {{PCoin}}200, allowing for 50 more items, up to a maximum of 5,250. If the player tries to spin a PokéStop or open a Gift with a full Bag, the game will not allow them to do so unless there is at least one empty slot. However, it is possible to open gifts with a full bag if you turn on the setting to only recieve [[Stardust|Stardust|GO]] from Gifts when your Bag is full. Before participating in a {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}, players will be warned if their Bag is full, notifying them that prizes will not be rewarded afterwards. However, receiving items through other means, such as leveling up or winning raids, can bypass this limit and allow players to store more items past the capacity.<br /> <br /> ===Shop===<br /> {{main|PokéCoin}}<br /> In the Shop, the player can make two kinds of purchases. They can purchase PokéCoins using real money or they can purchase in-game items using PokéCoins. PokéCoins are the in-app currency used in Pokémon GO. There are two ways of obtaining PokéCoins: the {{OBP|Gym|GO}} Defender bonus or by purchasing them with real money. Players can also purchase special event access to limited items through research using real money.<br /> <br /> A number of the in-game items in the Shop can also be obtained by playing the game, but a few items are exclusive to the Shop: the Bag Upgrade, the Pokémon Storage Upgrade, and the Premium Raid Pass. The Shop also occasionally features limited-time &quot;Box&quot; deals (e.g., a Special Box) that include more than one kind of item.<br /> <br /> To obtain the Defender bonus, the player must assign a Pokémon to defend a Gym that currently has less than six defenders. Upon their Pokémon being knocked out, the player will receive a number of coins based on how long their Pokémon defended a Gym, one coin for every ten minutes, up to a maximum of {{PCoin}}50 for a collective eight hours and twenty minutes.<br /> <br /> ===Eggs===<br /> [[File:GO Egg 2 km.png|thumb|100px|A 2&amp;nbsp;km egg in Pokémon GO]]<br /> {{main|List of Eggs (GO)}}<br /> The player can obtain Eggs at [[PokéStop]]s, {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s, or as a possible [[Adventure Sync]] reward. An Egg will hatch after traveling a certain distance while the Egg is in an [[Egg Incubator]]. Five Egg distances are possible: 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, 7&amp;nbsp;km, 10&amp;nbsp;km, and 12&amp;nbsp;km. 7 km Eggs are exclusively obtained by opening [[Gift]]s, and 12 km Eggs are obtained by beating [[Team GO Rocket Leader]]s. 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, and 10&amp;nbsp;km eggs are obtained from Pokéstops and Gyms, but if a trainer walks enough in a week, they'll get an egg from Adventure Sync. This includes walking 25&amp;nbsp;km for a 5&amp;nbsp;km egg, or walking 50&amp;nbsp;km for a 10&amp;nbsp;km egg. The eggs from Adventure Sync have different Pokémon that can hatch from them. Each species has a set Egg distance and can only hatch from Eggs with this distance, but Egg distances have occasionally been changed.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Buddy===<br /> [[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]<br /> {{main|Buddy Pokémon}}<br /> By assigning a Buddy Pokémon, the player can receive additional Candies for that species of Pokémon as they walk. Depending on the species, the Buddy Pokémon will find 1 Candy every 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, or 20 km walked. The player can only have a single Buddy Pokémon at one time.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon require being walked a certain distance before it can evolve. For example, {{p|Feebas}} must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20 km before it can be evolved into {{p|Milotic}}.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon also require you to do certain things (other than walking) while they are your buddy to evolve.<br /> <br /> You can take pictures of your buddy and feed it to level it up to gain certain perks.<br /> <br /> ===Research tasks===<br /> There are four types of Research tasks in Pokémon GO: [[Field Research]], [[Special Research]], [[Timed Research]], and [[Collection Challenge]]s. Players can complete Research tasks to receive a variety of rewards, including items or encounters with a [[wild Pokémon]]. Wild Pokémon encountered from completing Research tasks will never [[escape|flee]] and have a minimum of 10 {{IV}}s (out of a maximum 15) per stat.<br /> <br /> Trainers can unlock Field Research tasks by spinning [[PokéStop]]s and can hold a maximum of three tasks at once. Each PokéStop has a specific Field Research task assigned to it once a day. Players can choose to discard a Field Research task to free up a slot. Completing a Field Research tasks earns the player a Stamp up to once a day. Once the player collects seven Stamps, a Research Breakthrough will be unlocked, which includes item rewards and an encounter with a rare, special Pokémon. AR Mapping Tasks can also be obtained as Field Research, and do not take up one of the three Field Research slots. Sponsored Field Research are obtained by spinning Sponsored [[PokéStop]]s.<br /> <br /> [[Special Research]] tasks generally take longer to complete than Field Research. Unlike Field Research, Special Research tasks are finite and unlocked through specific events. A Special Research is usually several sets of three Research tasks that must be completed sequentially before unlocking the next set. Upon completing all Special Research sets, the player will have the chance to encounter a rare, special Pokémon. So far, Special Research is the only way to obtain {{p|Mew}} (and its {{Shiny}} variant), {{p|Celebi}} (and its Shiny variant), {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Shaymin}} (in its Land and Sky form), {{p|Victini}}, Aria Form {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Hoopa}} Confined, {{p|Zarude}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, and other rare or exclusive Pokémon.<br /> <br /> [[Timed Research]] tasks are only available during events. Unlike Field and Special Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. Much like Special Research, they often have pages and multiple tasks per page. They recently have come with new seasons of [[GO Battle League]], and often Pokémon GO has partnerships with companies, and Timed Research is available with codes for customers of the company.<br /> <br /> [[Collection Challenge]]s. Like Timed Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. When a Collection Challenge is completed, it adds to the &quot;Elite Collector&quot; Medal. Collection Challenges sometimes comes in the form of redeemable codes. They involve catching, evolving, or trading specific Pokémon. Usually, the objective is to just catch the normal Pokémon specified, but sometimes they also require trading, or evolving Pokémon, or catching the Pokémon in their Shadow or Costume form.<br /> <br /> ===Team GO Rocket===<br /> [[File:GO Rocket PokéStop.png|160px|thumb|A PokéStop invaded by Team GO Rocket]]<br /> {{main|Team GO Rocket}}<br /> Team GO Rocket is a [[villainous team]] whose goal is to take over [[PokéStop]]s for their items and resources. Team GO Rocket Grunts are occasionally stationed to invade a PokéStop, and they come to you in a hot air balloon, where they will challenge players to battle if they interact with the PokéStop. Team GO Rocket Grunts battle using Shadow Pokémon and will abandon one of their Pokémon upon being defeated. Players will have a chance to capture the abandoned Shadow Pokémon, which can then be purified using Candy and Stardust.<br /> <br /> ===Mega Evolution===<br /> {{main|Mega Evolution (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Mega Evolutions also exist in Pokémon Go, currently 25 Mega Evolutions are available in GO. Mega Evolution is achieved by using [[Mega Energy]]. Mega Energy has a limit of 2000 per Pokémon in a trainer's inventory, it is a resource similar to Candy. Shadow Pokémon are unable to Mega Evolve, when a Pokémon is Mega Evolved, it lasts for a period of 8 hours. Once this period is over it starts a countdown for the Pokémon's rest period. When the rest period is over, the Pokémon can Mega Evolve with no Mega Energy cost. There are different levels for mega evolved Pokémon, levels are advanced by Mega Evolving the Pokémon multiple times. The higher the level, the shorter the rest period, and the more the Mega Bonuses do.<br /> <br /> When a Pokémon is mega evolved, you will get bonus candy, stardust, and an increased chance for XL Candy when catching Pokémon that share a type with the Mega Evolved Pokémon.<br /> <br /> Mega Evolution was originally released in Pokémon Go on August 27th, 2020, this started with the Mega Evolutions for {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Beedrill}}.<br /> On April 20th, 2022, the Mega system was overhauled into the current system. This started the &quot;A Mega Moment&quot; event, along with the release of Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}<br /> <br /> [[Mega Energy]] is obtained by winning Mega Raids, winning Mega Legendary Raids, or by completing research during events.<br /> <br /> ===Medals===<br /> {{main|Medal (GO)}}<br /> The game has challenges that award [[Medal#Pokémon GO|medals]] upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile. Some medals unlock [[Style (GO)|clothing items]], allowing players to purchase them using PokéCoins. Medals awarded for catching Pokémon of a specific type slightly increase the capture rate of Pokémon of that type.<br /> <br /> ===Daily bonuses===<br /> Daily bonuses give the player extra rewards the first time they perform certain actions each day (local time). They were added to Pokémon GO in version 0.45.0 (labelled 1.15.0 on the {{wp|App Store (iOS)|iOS App Store}}), which was released on November 7, 2016.<br /> <br /> The first Pokémon the player catches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and 600 {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}. If the player catches a Pokémon every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and 3000 Stardust.<br /> <br /> The first [[PokéStop]] or {{OBP|Gym|GO}} the player searches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and extra items. If the player searches PokéStops or Gyms every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and even more items. The 7-day streak bonus is guaranteed to give the player an [[Evolution item]] (such as a [[King's Rock]]).<br /> <br /> ===Available Pokémon===<br /> {{main|List of Pokémon by availability (GO)}}<br /> For a list of Pokémon available in Pokémon GO, see [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]].<br /> <br /> ==Events==<br /> {{main|List of events (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO features a variety of both local and global events throughout the year, which often feature increased {{pkmn2|wild}} spawns of thematic Pokémon, bonuses for certain in-game activities, and new releases of [[Shiny Pokémon]].<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> Some of the music in Pokémon GO was composed by [[Junichi Masuda]]. The music, as well as the sound effects, can be turned off in the [[options#Pokémon GO|settings]] of the app.<br /> <br /> ==Version history==<br /> {{main|Pokémon GO/Version history}}<br /> For a full history of all content released in Pokémon GO, please see [[Pokémon GO/Version history]].<br /> <br /> ==Compatibility==<br /> Pokémon GO requires an internet connection ({{wp|Wi-Fi}}, {{wp|3G}} or {{wp|4G}}) and GPS and location services. According to the official support site, the game can be played on:&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/92-supported-devices Supported Devices — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Android devices: {{wp|Android Nougat|Android 7}} (2016) and newer ({{wp|Rooting (Android OS)|rooted}} devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)<br /> ** {{wp|Android KitKat|Android 4.4}} (2013) support was available until July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1771-discontinued-support-for-android-4-kitkat Discontinued Support for Android 4 KitKat — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Lollipop|Android 5}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/2697-discontinued-support-for-android-5-ios-10-11-and-iphone-5s-6 Discontinued Support for Android 5, iOS 10/11, and iPhone 5s/6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Marshmallow|Android 6}} (2015) support was available until June 13, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3455-discontinued-support-for-android-6/ Discontinued Support for Android 6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * iOS devices: {{wp|iPhone 6S}} (2015) and newer, {{wp|iOS 14}} (2020) and newer ({{wp|iOS jailbreaking|jailbroken}} devices are not supported)<br /> ** {{wp|iPad 2}} (2011), {{wp|iPad (3rd generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPhone 5}} (2012), {{wp|iPad (4th generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPad Mini (1st generation)|iPad Mini}} (2012), and {{wp|iPhone 5C}} (2013) support was available until February 28, 2018.&lt;ref&gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911194054/https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115016003208-Discontinued-support-for-certain-Apple-devices-from-2013-and-older- Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older – Pokémon GO (Archived)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iPhone 5S}} (2013) and {{wp|iPhone 6}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 10}} (2016) support was available from September 13, 2016, to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Apple Watch}} (2015) support was available from December 22, 2016, to July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1812-discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued Support for Apple Watch — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 11}} (2017) support was available from September 19, 2017, to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 12}} (2018) support was available from September 17, 2018, to November 30, 2021.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3179-discontinued-support-for-ios-12 Discontinued Support for iOS 12 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 13}} (2019) support was available from September 19, 2019, to July 12, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3522-discontinued-support-for-ios-13/ Discontinued Support for iOS 13 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> However, the game is also playable on some iOS and Android devices that are not officially supported.<br /> <br /> ==Connectivity==<br /> Pokémon GO originally had no connectivity with other Pokémon games. However, [[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that the developers planned to add connectivity with the next entry in the [[core series]] Pokémon games.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/qqbsdqjgj-k?t=29m16s Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20160715175300/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-from-the-pokemon-go-announcement/ News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] is the first game to allow the player to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to a core series title. Only the [[Generation I|first 151]] Pokémon (including [[Regional form|Alolan forms]]), {{p|Meltan}}, and its [[Evolution|evolved form]], {{p|Melmetal}}, can be transferred. Upon transferring Pokémon to a Let's Go! game or Pokémon HOME for the first time, the player will receive the [[Mystery Box]] in Pokémon GO, which is used to spawn wild Meltan.<br /> <br /> On November 10, 2020, the [[GO Transporter]] was made available to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to [[Pokémon HOME]]. Each Pokémon costs a certain amount of GO Transporter Energy to transfer to HOME, depending on its {{stat|CP}} and whether it is {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or {{pkmn2|Mythical}}. The GO Transporter passively recharges Energy, but the player can spend [[PokéCoin]]s to fully recharge the GO Transporter instantly. Pokémon transferred to HOME via the GO Transporter can be sent to {{g|Sword and Shield}} but not Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. After the first transfer, the player will receive a [[Melmetal]] that can [[Gigantamax]] in Pokémon HOME.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/ZZopswCf2oE Introducing Gigantamax Melmetal, the Steel-type Pokémon! (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Any Shiny Pokémon originating from GO, when transferred to {{g|Sword and Shield}}, will have square sparkles instead of star sparkles, regardless of its [[personality value]].<br /> <br /> ==Partnerships==<br /> {{incomplete|section|Partnerships in Japan, Big Heritage partnership, Baskin Robins}}<br /> <br /> Due to the popularity of Pokémon GO, the game has partnered with several other companies to offer special promotions. These partnerships often involve sponsored locations, wherein stores affiliated with the partner company become [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with {{wp|Ayala Malls}}, {{wp|Puregold}}, {{wp|Robinsons Malls}}, and {{wp|SM Supermalls}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/205489/globe-telecom-enhances-the-pokemon-go-experience-for-ph-gamers Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers]&lt;/ref&gt; The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).&lt;ref&gt;[https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/sponsor-dropped-out-of-pokemon-go/ Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack}} stores in the United States became PokéStops and Gyms. Sprint locations also feature in-store charging stations to allow Pokémon GO players to charge their devices. Players could also find small Level 10, 20, 30, or 40 iron-on patches at Sprint store Gyms. During the fourth year, the partnership ended.<br /> <br /> The day after the Sprint partnership began, a {{wp|Starbucks}} partnership in the United States began as well. 7,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States have been made into PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, Starbucks sold a special-edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino as part of this partnership; the Pokémon GO Frappuccino starts with a Vanilla Bean {{wp|Frappuccino}} blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India became PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's &quot;Happy New Year&quot; offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers.<br /> <br /> On November 16th 2017, Pokémon GO partnered with US game shop {{wp|GameStop}} to celebrate the release of {{wp|Pokémon Sun and Moon}} coming to Nintendo DS. In this partnership every {{wp|GameStop}} location became a [[Pokéstop]] or a [[Gym]].<br /> <br /> In 2020, Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Verizon}} to bring two GO special weekends to the game on November 7th 2020 and May 29th 2021.<br /> <br /> On November 8th 2020, Pokémon GO brought another GO special weekend to the game with the title sponsor as {{wp|Grubhub}}.<br /> <br /> ==Development==<br /> The game was conceived by John Hanke after the development of Niantic's Ingress. It was decided that a game based on Pokémon would be a good choice, due to its focus on collecting the titular creatures. Hanke brought the idea to the Pokémon Company and talked with Mr. Isihara. Development began. Junichi Masuda worked with Niantic on the game's development.&lt;ref&gt;''Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon''&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> An Ingress Report released on September 10, 2015, the day of the game's announcement, stated that a closed beta would occur during Northern Hemisphere winter 2015 and that the game would be released in early 2016.&lt;ref name=&quot;IngressReport&quot;&gt;[https://youtu.be/HMsM1nzWiYw?t=2m22s INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015]&lt;/ref&gt; However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/0noAj Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/01/160108_at01.html 『Pokémon GO』のベータテストについて ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Field tests were held in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States prior to the game's public release. Selected applicants were given the opportunity to test the game.<br /> * Japan: held from March 29 to June 30, 2016, announced on March 3, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/5731W Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest/ Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-au-nz/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-us/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> A session at the {{wp|Game Developers Conference}} featuring the game [[n:Pokémon GO to be discussed at Game Developers Conference|was intended to be held]] by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2016, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/03/03/pokemon-go-gdc-presentation-canceled.aspx Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Release==<br /> Unlike previous Pokémon games for mobile devices, Pokémon GO was released on a staggered schedule, releasing initially to only to a few select countries. After its initial release on July 6, 2016, additional releases [[n:Niantic puts Pokémon GO's international rollout on hold|were put on hold]] due to server issues, but resumed on July 13, 2016, with the app's [[n:Pokémon GO now available in Germany|release in Germany]]. France was supposed to receive the app alongside other European countries, but the official release in the country was postponed due to the {{wp|2016 Nice truck attack}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://fr.ign.com/pokemon-go-iphone/15934/news/pokemon-go-the-pokemon-company-confirme-le-report-francais Pokémon GO : The Pokémon Company confirme le report français]&lt;/ref&gt; The release in {{pmin|Brazil}} was only a couple of days prior to the beginning of the {{wp|2016 Summer Olympics}} in Rio de Janeiro.<br /> <br /> So far, Pokémon GO has been released in all countries with access to the iOS App Store, Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store, except for {{pmin|Ukraine}}, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, {{pmin|the Arab world|Saudi Arabia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Yemen}}, Myanmar, {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Tunisia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Algeria}}, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Zimbabwe.<br /> <br /> On March 10, 2022, the game was removed and deactivated in Russia and Belarus due to the {{wp|2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine}}.&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1502120716665118725 @NianticLabs on Twitter]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy expandable&quot; 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| July 16, 2016<br /> | Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, Greenland, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Latvia, Liechtenstein, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, Malta, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 17, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Canada}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 19, 2016<br /> | Puerto Rico<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 22, 2016<br /> | Japan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 24, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|France}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 25, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 3, 2016<br /> | Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Bolivia}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Costa Rica}}, Dominica, {{pmin|Latin America|Dominican Republic}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|Latin America|El Salvador}}, Grenada, {{pmin|Latin America|Guatemala}}, Guyana, Haiti, {{pmin|Latin America|Honduras}}, Jamaica, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, Montserrat, {{pmin|Latin America|Nicaragua}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Paraguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, {{pmin|Latin America|Uruguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 5, 2016&lt;br&gt;August 6, 2016<br /> | Aruba, Brunei, Cambodia, Curaçao, Fiji, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, Laos, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, Turks and Caicos Islands, {{pmin|Vietnam}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | September 30, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Albania}}, Bosnia and Herzegovina, {{pmin|Greater China|Macau}}, {{pmin|North Macedonia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 1, 2016<br /> | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 4, 2016&lt;br&gt;October 5, 2016<br /> | Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, Eswatini, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, {{pmin|the Arab World|Morocco}}, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | November 18, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the Arab world|Bahrain}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Jordan}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Lebanon}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | December 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|South Asia|Bangladesh}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Bhutan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Nepal}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Sri Lanka}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | January 24, 2017<br /> | {{pmin|South Korea}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | September 11, 2018<br /> | {{pmin|Russia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | June 3, 2021<br /> | {{pmin|Turkey}}<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> &lt;gallery&gt;<br /> Pokémon GO icon.png|Icon<br /> Pokémon GO Beyond icon.png|GO Beyond Icon<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Load screen===<br /> {| class=&quot;roundy collapsible&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Image<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Dates<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Theme<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen.png|60px]]<br /> | July 6 - October 26, 2016<br /> | Original<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 2.png|60px]]<br /> | October 26 - December 12, 2016<br /> | Halloween 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 3.png|60px]]<br /> | December 12 - 30, 2016<br /> | Christmas 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 4.png|60px]]<br /> | December 30, 2016 - April 7, 2017<br /> | New Year 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 5.png|60px]]<br /> | April 7 - June 21, 2017<br /> | Summer (Johto) 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 6.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 20, 2017<br /> | Raid Battle 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 7.png|60px]]<br /> | October 20 - November 2017<br /> | Halloween 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 8.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2017 - January 2018<br /> | Christmas 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 9.png|60px]]<br /> | January - March 28, 2018<br /> | New Year 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 10.png|60px]]<br /> | March 28 - June 19, 2018<br /> | Research &amp; Mew Screen 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 11.png|60px]]<br /> | June 19 - December 7, 2018<br /> | Summer 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 12.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2018 - January 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;February 14 - 23, 2019<br /> | Trainer Battle League<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 13.png|60px]]<br /> | January 2 - February 14, 2019<br /> | New Year 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 14.png|60px]]<br /> | February 23 - June 21, 2019<br /> | GO Snapshot 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 15.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 2, 2019<br /> | Summer 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 16.png|60px]]<br /> | October 2 - December 16, 2019<br /> | [[Team GO Rocket]]<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 17.png|60px]]<br /> | December 16, 2019 - January 2020&lt;br&gt;February 3 - March 25, 2020<br /> | Christmas 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 18.png|60px]]<br /> | January - February 3, 2020<br /> | New Year 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 19.png|60px]]<br /> | March 25, 2020 - July 10, 2020<br /> | Spring 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 20.png|60px]]<br /> | July 10, 2020 - October 29, 2020<br /> | GO Fest 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 21.png|60px]]<br /> | October 29, 2020 - December 1, 2020<br /> | Halloween 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 22.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021<br /> | Christmas 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 23.png|60px]]<br /> | January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021<br /> | New Year 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 24.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2021 - June 11, 2021<br /> | Spring 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 25.png|60px]]<br /> | June 11, 2021 - July 17, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 26.png|60px]]<br /> | July 17, 2021 - September 1, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021 Hoopa<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 27.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021<br /> | Autumn 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 28.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021&lt;br&gt;February 2, 2022 - March 1, 2022<br /> | Winter 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 29.png|60px]]<br /> | December 31, 2021 - February 2, 2022<br /> | New Year 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 30.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022<br /> | Spring 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 31.png|60px]]<br /> | June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022<br /> | GO Fest 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 32.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022<br /> | Autumn 2022<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * Pokémon GO has been banned in Iran&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36989526 Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security' | BBC]&lt;/ref&gt; and {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/01/10/pokemon-go-isnt-coming-to-china-any-time-soon Pokémon Go banned by China authorities over 'safety' and 'security' | Forbes]&lt;/ref&gt; due to security concerns. However, some Iranians are still playing the game publicly regardless.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iranians-hunt-pokemon-despite-ban-071914210.html Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban | Yahoo]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * In the {{wp|United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus}}, no Pokémon can spawn, mostly because the area is considered by the software to be a military area, even though it is in fact {{wp|demilitarized zone|demilitarized}}.&lt;ref&gt;https://www.eurogamer.net/the-history-of-cyprus-is-a-problem-in-pokemon-go&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * On April 1, 2014, over two years before the release of Pokémon GO, Google released a minigame inside of Google Maps to catch Pokémon in celebration of April Fools' Day. On the same day, Google also released a companion YouTube video&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]&lt;/ref&gt; advertising the position of [[Pokémon Master]] at the company.<br /> * In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], starting from v1.1.0, [[Shiny Pokémon]] transferred from Pokémon GO will always use square sparkles, regardless of [[personality value]].<br /> * This is the first Pokémon game to use the {{wp|Unity (game engine)|Unity}} engine.<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{langtable|color={{night color}}|bordercolor={{blue color light}}|textcolor=fff<br /> |ja={{tt|Pokémon|ポケモン}} GO<br /> |zh_yue={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |zh_cmn={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |fr=Pokémon GO<br /> |de=Pokémon GO<br /> |id=Pokémon GO<br /> |it=Pokémon GO<br /> |ko={{tt|Pokémon|포켓몬}} GO<br /> |pt_br=Pokémon GO<br /> |pt_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |ru=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_la=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |th=โปเกมอนโก ''Pokémon GO''<br /> |tr=Pokémon GO<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by base stats (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of moves (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)]]<br /> * [[Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]]<br /> * {{Appendix|Pokémon GO Player's Guide}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> '''Official Websites'''<br /> * [http://www.pokemongo.com/ Offical website]<br /> ** [https://www.pokemongo.jp/ Offical website (JP)]<br /> * [https://pokemongolive.com/ Niantic Pokemon GO Live website]<br /> <br /> '''Social Media'''<br /> * [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/ Offical Facebook page]<br /> * [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp Offical Twitter account]<br /> * [https://www.instagram.com/pokemongoapp/ Offical Instagram account]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/c/pokemongo Offical YouTube channel]<br /> <br /> '''Videos'''<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sj2iQyBTQs Official teaser]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtDeeXtMZM Official trailer]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlX77BKLyY Pokémon GO announcement press conference]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{Other games}}&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Project Games notice}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Pokémon GO|*]]<br /> [[Category:Mobile games]]<br /> [[Category:Unity games]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[es:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[fr:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[it:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[ja:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[zh:Pokémon GO]]</div>

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<p>FireDragons52: /* Items */</p> <hr /> <div>{{samename|song|Pokémon Go! (song)}}<br /> {{samename|[[TCG]] expansion|Pokémon GO (TCG)}}<br /> {{incomplete|needs=Details on [https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000268888-Pokémon-GO-on-Apple-Watch Pokémon GO for Apple Watch]}}<br /> {{Infobox game|colorscheme=night|bordercolorscheme=blue<br /> |name={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |jname={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |boxart=Pokemon Go Logo.png<br /> |size=200px<br /> |caption=Pokémon GO logo<br /> |category=Real-world adventure&lt;br&gt;{{wp|Location-based game}}<br /> |players=1+<br /> |link_method=N/A<br /> |platform={{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}<br /> |gen_series=[[Generation VI]] - {{gen|IX}} [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin off]]<br /> |release_date_ja=March 29, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 22, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_na=May 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_au=April 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_eu=July 13, 2016<br /> |release_date_kr=January 24, 2017<br /> |release_date_hk=July 25, 2016<br /> |release_date_tw=August 6, 2016<br /> |publisher=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |developer=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |cero=A<br /> |esrb=E<br /> |pegi=3<br /> |acb=PG<br /> |grb=3<br /> |website_ja=[http://www.pokemongo.jp/ Official site (TPC)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/ja/ Official site (Niantic)]<br /> |website_en=[http://www.pokemongo.com/ Official site (TPCi)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/en/ Official site (Niantic)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-go/ Pokémon.com]<br /> }}<br /> {{bulbanews|game}}<br /> {{StrategyWiki}}<br /> '''Pokémon GO''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|Pokémon GO|ポケモン　ゴー}}}}''') is a multiplayer, location-based, {{wp|augmented reality}} Pokémon game for {{wp|iOS}} and {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}. The game results from a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company]], [[Nintendo]], and [[Niantic]], Inc., and is {{wp|Freemium|free to download}} with in-app purchases. It was released in most markets with access to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store on a staggered schedule starting on July 6, 2016. The game became available on the Samsung Galaxy Store for Samsung devices running on Android on May 11, 2019&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1126967087736467457?s=20 Announcement of game availability on Galaxy Store]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> The game was announced at the [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon GO Press Conference]] in Japan on September 10, 2015. Field tests for Pokémon GO were held from March 29, 2016, through June 30, 2016.<br /> <br /> The game is compatible with the [[Pokémon GO Plus]] and the [[Poké Ball Plus]], {{wp|Bluetooth}} devices that allow players to enjoy elements of the game without looking at their phone. Compatibility with the {{wp|Apple Watch}} was added in an update on December 22, 2016, but was later dropped on July 1, 2019, with the addition of Adventure Sync.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?p=web&amp;s=top-articles&amp;f=discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued support for Apple Watch]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Blurb==<br /> &lt;i&gt;Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet Earth!<br /> <br /> Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world. You’ll join one of three teams and battle for the prestige and ownership of Gyms with your Pokémon at your side.<br /> <br /> Pokémon are out there, and you need to find them. As you walk around a neighborhood, your smartphone will vibrate when there’s a Pokémon nearby. Take aim and throw a Poké Ball… You’ll have to stay alert, or it might get away!<br /> <br /> Search far and wide for Pokémon and items<br /> <br /> Certain Pokémon appear near their native environment—look for Water-type Pokémon by lakes and oceans. Visit PokéStops, found at interesting places like museums, art installations, historical markers, and monuments, to stock up on Poké Balls and helpful items.<br /> <br /> Catching, hatching, evolving, and more<br /> <br /> As you level up, you’ll be able to catch more-powerful Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. You can add to your collection by hatching Pokémon Eggs based on the distances you walk. Help your Pokémon evolve by catching many of the same kind.<br /> <br /> Take on Gym battles and defend your Gym<br /> <br /> As your Charmander evolves to Charmeleon and then Charizard, you can battle together to defeat a Gym and assign your Pokémon to defend it against all comers.<br /> <br /> It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await!<br /> <br /> Note: This app is free-to-play and is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.&lt;/i&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Gameplay==<br /> [[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]]<br /> Pokémon GO has mechanics much different from those of the core series games. The player is assisted by [[Professor Willow]] throughout the game. Players can login using a [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], Google, or Facebook account, which can be linked together for logging in.<br /> <br /> The game can be played as an {{wp|augmented reality}} (AR) game, so that in wild encounters and battles the Pokémon appear to be in the real world when looking at the smart device's screen. However, it is also possible to disable this functionality, which saves battery power and is necessary on some devices which do not support AR.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Candy|GO}} and {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} are two forms of currency central to Pokémon GO. Each Pokémon's evolutionary family uses a specific type of Candy to [[Power Up]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. Stardust is required in addition to Candy to Power Up; unlike Candy, Stardust is not specific to any species of Pokémon. Candy and Stardust are most commonly earned by catching and hatching Pokémon. If a player [[released Pokémon|transfers]] a Pokémon to Professor Willow, then one Candy for that Pokémon will be awarded.<br /> <br /> Players can also challenge each other in {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s or challenge the Team leaders [[Candela]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, and [[Blanche]] in Battle Training.<br /> <br /> Players can customize their [[Style (GO)|appearance]], such as clothing and accessories, which can be shown to other players. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s collect XP from performing various actions, such as catching Pokémon, which allows them to increase their Trainer [[level]]. Leveling up rewards the player with items, and some levels unlock features of the game. Wild Pokémon encountered by Trainers at higher levels are more likely to have higher CP. The maximum number of times an individual Pokémon can be [[Power Up|Powered Up]] increases with the Trainer's level.<br /> <br /> ===Capturing===<br /> : ''See also: [[Catch rate (GO)]]''<br /> In the game, [[wild Pokémon]] appear on a map of the real world (based on the crowdsourced OpenStreetMap project)&lt;ref&gt;[https://allgamers.com/article/3496/niantic-switches-to-openstreetmap-in-pokeacutemon-go Niantic Switches to OpenStreetMap in Pokémon GO]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2018/04/01/tips-pokemon-go-2/ Recommendations for new (Pokémon GO) mappers by community members]&lt;/ref&gt;, with the player moving in the game by traveling in the real world. When a Pokémon is nearby, the player's phone vibrates. The player can encounter a nearby Pokémon by tapping it in the Map View. Different kinds of Pokémon will appear in different environments; for example, {{type|Water}} Pokémon are more common near water. [[Weather]] also affects which Pokémon are common.<br /> <br /> In a wild encounter, the player attempts to capture a wild Pokémon in a [[Poké Ball]] before it runs away. Unlike in the [[core series]] games, these encounters do not involve battle. At higher levels, the player can use various Berries to make wild Pokémon easier to catch or use more powerful Poké Balls like [[Great Ball]]s and [[Ultra Ball]]s. While holding a press on a Poké Ball, a ring will appear around the Pokémon. This ring shrinks over time; once it reaches its smallest size it immediately returns to full size and the cycle repeats. If the Poké Ball thrown strikes the Pokémon after passing through the ring, it will grant a bonus to catch rate depending on the size of the ring, denoted as Nice/Great/Excellent throws. Throwing a curve ball by spinning the ball before throwing it also increases your chances of catching the Pokémon.<br /> <br /> In other special encounters, [[Premier Ball]]s and [[Beast Ball]]s are used. This includes raids, research, and shadow Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ===Locations===<br /> There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. PokéStops and Gyms exist at are pre-defined real-world locations that the player must be within range of to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they have shown up in the Map.)<br /> <br /> A PokéStop allows players to obtain items and Eggs by tapping on it then spinning the blue Photo Disc (swiping left / right across it). The Photo Disc then changes color to purple, and has a cooldown time of 5 minutes before it can be spun again. Pokémon often spawn close to PokéStops, sometimes in large clusters known as a [[Nest]]. Lures can be attached to PokéStops to attract certain Pokémon to them.<br /> <br /> Gyms appear much larger on the map, with its color matching the team currently in control of it. Players can battle to weaken those belonging to opposing teams. Players from any team can claim items from a gym's Photo Disc, the same as with a PokéStop. The player will be given a Gym Badge for each Gym the first time they interact with it: Badges can be leveled up to bronze, silver, and gold, with each level causing the Gym to give out a higher number of items when spun.<br /> <br /> A Gym can only be controlled by one team at a time, with its color matching the team currently in possession.<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by the player's team, they can add one of their own Pokémon to defend it (if there are not already six Pokémon in the Gym), which will earn the player 1 [[PokéCoin]] every 10 minutes, up to a maximum of 50 coins. A player can also feed Berries to any Pokémon in the Gym, which will increase the Pokémon's motivation and earn the player Stardust (and possibly Candy).<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by a rival team, the player can battle it to decrease each defending Pokémon's motivation; when a Pokémon's motivation reaches zero, it will be knocked out of the Gym. When all defending Pokémon have been defeated, the team loses control of the Gym, allowing the player to reclaim it as their own.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s may sometimes take place at a Gym, where several players can work together to battle against a wild Pokémon much stronger than normal. The Pokémon currently in the Raid is highlighted above the Gym, as well as its level. Winning a Raid Battle allows the involved players to attempt to catch the raid Pokémon, now with much reduced CP and possibly different attacks.<br /> <br /> PokéStops are much more common than Gyms, but depending on where a player lives, they may be very common or very sparse. Locations tend to be more common in urban areas due to a higher population density, resulting in more players in those areas. If there are no nearby PokéStops, the player can only obtain Poké Balls by leveling up or purchasing them with PokéCoins; if there are no nearby Gyms, the player can only obtain PokéCoins by purchasing them with real currency.<br /> <br /> The locations of PokéStops and Gyms are based on a selection of portals from the Niantic game {{wp|Ingress (video game)|Ingress}}. Until 2015, Ingress players (agents) could submit proposals for portals which subsequently had to be approved by Niantic. From 2017 onward, Ingress agents can submit new portals through Operation Portal Recon (OPR) that would be reviewed and approved by their OPR peers. Starting in September 2017, a PokéStop submission system started beta test for level 40 trainers located in Brazil and South Korea. As of September 2017 the portal or PokéStop submissions are still reviewed by agents participating in OPR for final approval, although Niantic has announced that the system will be expanded to Pokémon GO trainers.<br /> <br /> With Pokémon Go's update, you can now scan PokéStops to level them up and get bonus items from them. Eventually, the time runs out and the PokéStop no longer gives extra items, however it still retains it's level. PokéStops have a max level of fifty and the length of the bonus and the amount of extra items you get increases with each level.<br /> <br /> ===Battles===<br /> Battles in Pokémon GO, in contrast to the core series games, are not turn based and instead rely participants to continuously cast attacks to deal damage. While Pokémon GO uses the same [[Type#In Pokémon GO|type effectiveness]] chart as the core series since [[Generation VI]], it uses different multipliers and a [[Damage#Pokémon GO|different formula to calculate damage]]. There are two types of battle mechanics in Pokémon GO: one for {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s and {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s (against an AI) and the other for {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s (against another player or [[Team GO Rocket]]). The two modes have different stats for each move and use different sets of damage modifiers. For Trainer Battles, the player can battle the Team Leaders [[Blanche]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, or [[Candela]] to practice against an AI. For unspecified reasons, {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Shedinja}} are unusable in Trainer Battles.<br /> <br /> ===Moves===<br /> :''See also: [[List of moves (GO)]]''<br /> Unlike in the core series, Pokémon normally only have two [[Move#In Pokémon GO|moves]]: one Fast Attack and one Charged Attack. In both types of battles, Fast Attacks can be cast at any time, and the user gains {{OBP|energy|GO}} each cast. Charged Attacks are generally much stronger moves that cost energy to use. A Pokémon's moves are randomly assigned and can only be changed by using a [[TM#Pokémon GO|TM]] to learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack, at random, by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. [[Evolution|Evolving]] a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves (there are some exceptions).<br /> <br /> ===Trainer level===<br /> {{main|Trainer level}}<br /> In Pokémon GO, the player earns experience (abbreviated XP), rather than the Pokémon. As the player gains experience they gain levels. Leveling up awards the player with items, and certain levels unlock particular items. After reaching level 5, the player can choose a team, which allows them to use {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. As the player's level increases, their Pokémon are able to achieve a higher Combat Power as the player powers them up.<br /> <br /> ===Teams===<br /> [[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The team leaders Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]<br /> {{main|Team (GO)}}<br /> After the player reaches level 5, they can choose a team by tapping a Gym. There are three teams: the yellow Team Instinct led by Spark, the blue Team Mystic led by Blanche, and the red Team Valor led by Candela.<br /> <br /> Pokémon Appraisal, added in version 0.35.0 (labelled version 1.5.0 on the iOS App Store), has the chosen team's leader detail a Pokémon's {{IV}}s much like a [[stats judge]] in the core series. They describe which of its three stats has the highest IVs, and how good its IVs are overall. They will also note if the Pokémon's height or weight is particularly far from the average listed in the Pokédex.<br /> <br /> Players may change their team by purchasing a [[Team Medallion]] in the Shop. After purchasing it, the player must wait 365 days before they may buy another one.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Emblem<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Team<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Color<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Mascot<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Leader<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Description<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Instinct emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Instinct<br /> | Yellow<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{OBP|Spark|GO}}<br /> | ''Hey! The name's Spark &amp;mdash; the leader of Team Instinct. Pokemon are creatures with excellent intuition. I bet the secret to their intuition is related to how they're hatched. Come and join my team! You never lose when you trust your instincts!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Mystic<br /> | Blue<br /> | {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | [[Blanche]]<br /> | ''I am Blanche, leader of Team Mystic. The wisdom of Pokemon is immeasurably deep. I am researching why it is that they evolve. With our calm analysis of every situation, we can't lose!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | [[File:Team Valor emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Valor<br /> | Red<br /> | {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | [[Candela]]<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; | ''I'm Candela &amp;mdash; Team Valor's leader! Pokemon are stronger than humans, and they're warmhearted, too! I'm researching ways to enhance Pokemon's natural power in the pursuit of true strength. There's no doubt that the Pokemon our team have trained at the strongest in battle! Are you ready?''<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Items===<br /> {{main|List of items (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO has a variety of items that are stored in the player's [[Bag]]. These items have many purposes, including [[caught Pokémon|capturing]], [[evolution|evolving]] and restoring Pokémon. Items are primarily obtained through spinning Photo Disks at [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. Upon reaching a new [[Trainer level]], the player will also receive a large amount of items. In later updates, players could also earn other rarer items from winning {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s or by completing [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]] tasks.<br /> <br /> A Bag may hold up to 350 items, but players can purchase more space for {{PCoin}}200, allowing for 50 more items, up to a maximum of 5,250. If the player tries to spin a PokéStop or open a Gift with a full Bag, the game will not allow them to do so unless there is at least one empty slot. However, it is possible to open gifts with a full bag if you turn on the setting to only recieve [[Stardust|GO]] Before participating in a {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}, players will be warned if their Bag is full, notifying them that prizes will not be rewarded afterwards. However, receiving items through other means, such as leveling up or winning raids, can bypass this limit and allow players to store more items past the capacity.<br /> <br /> ===Shop===<br /> {{main|PokéCoin}}<br /> In the Shop, the player can make two kinds of purchases. They can purchase PokéCoins using real money or they can purchase in-game items using PokéCoins. PokéCoins are the in-app currency used in Pokémon GO. There are two ways of obtaining PokéCoins: the {{OBP|Gym|GO}} Defender bonus or by purchasing them with real money. Players can also purchase special event access to limited items through research using real money.<br /> <br /> A number of the in-game items in the Shop can also be obtained by playing the game, but a few items are exclusive to the Shop: the Bag Upgrade, the Pokémon Storage Upgrade, and the Premium Raid Pass. The Shop also occasionally features limited-time &quot;Box&quot; deals (e.g., a Special Box) that include more than one kind of item.<br /> <br /> To obtain the Defender bonus, the player must assign a Pokémon to defend a Gym that currently has less than six defenders. Upon their Pokémon being knocked out, the player will receive a number of coins based on how long their Pokémon defended a Gym, one coin for every ten minutes, up to a maximum of {{PCoin}}50 for a collective eight hours and twenty minutes.<br /> <br /> ===Eggs===<br /> [[File:GO Egg 2 km.png|thumb|100px|A 2&amp;nbsp;km egg in Pokémon GO]]<br /> {{main|List of Eggs (GO)}}<br /> The player can obtain Eggs at [[PokéStop]]s, {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s, or as a possible [[Adventure Sync]] reward. An Egg will hatch after traveling a certain distance while the Egg is in an [[Egg Incubator]]. Five Egg distances are possible: 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, 7&amp;nbsp;km, 10&amp;nbsp;km, and 12&amp;nbsp;km. 7 km Eggs are exclusively obtained by opening [[Gift]]s, and 12 km Eggs are obtained by beating [[Team GO Rocket Leader]]s. 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, and 10&amp;nbsp;km eggs are obtained from Pokéstops and Gyms, but if a trainer walks enough in a week, they'll get an egg from Adventure Sync. This includes walking 25&amp;nbsp;km for a 5&amp;nbsp;km egg, or walking 50&amp;nbsp;km for a 10&amp;nbsp;km egg. The eggs from Adventure Sync have different Pokémon that can hatch from them. Each species has a set Egg distance and can only hatch from Eggs with this distance, but Egg distances have occasionally been changed.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Buddy===<br /> [[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]<br /> {{main|Buddy Pokémon}}<br /> By assigning a Buddy Pokémon, the player can receive additional Candies for that species of Pokémon as they walk. Depending on the species, the Buddy Pokémon will find 1 Candy every 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, or 20 km walked. The player can only have a single Buddy Pokémon at one time.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon require being walked a certain distance before it can evolve. For example, {{p|Feebas}} must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20 km before it can be evolved into {{p|Milotic}}.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon also require you to do certain things (other than walking) while they are your buddy to evolve.<br /> <br /> You can take pictures of your buddy and feed it to level it up to gain certain perks.<br /> <br /> ===Research tasks===<br /> There are four types of Research tasks in Pokémon GO: [[Field Research]], [[Special Research]], [[Timed Research]], and [[Collection Challenge]]s. Players can complete Research tasks to receive a variety of rewards, including items or encounters with a [[wild Pokémon]]. Wild Pokémon encountered from completing Research tasks will never [[escape|flee]] and have a minimum of 10 {{IV}}s (out of a maximum 15) per stat.<br /> <br /> Trainers can unlock Field Research tasks by spinning [[PokéStop]]s and can hold a maximum of three tasks at once. Each PokéStop has a specific Field Research task assigned to it once a day. Players can choose to discard a Field Research task to free up a slot. Completing a Field Research tasks earns the player a Stamp up to once a day. Once the player collects seven Stamps, a Research Breakthrough will be unlocked, which includes item rewards and an encounter with a rare, special Pokémon. AR Mapping Tasks can also be obtained as Field Research, and do not take up one of the three Field Research slots. Sponsored Field Research are obtained by spinning Sponsored [[PokéStop]]s.<br /> <br /> [[Special Research]] tasks generally take longer to complete than Field Research. Unlike Field Research, Special Research tasks are finite and unlocked through specific events. A Special Research is usually several sets of three Research tasks that must be completed sequentially before unlocking the next set. Upon completing all Special Research sets, the player will have the chance to encounter a rare, special Pokémon. So far, Special Research is the only way to obtain {{p|Mew}} (and its {{Shiny}} variant), {{p|Celebi}} (and its Shiny variant), {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Shaymin}} (in its Land and Sky form), {{p|Victini}}, Aria Form {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Hoopa}} Confined, {{p|Zarude}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, and other rare or exclusive Pokémon.<br /> <br /> [[Timed Research]] tasks are only available during events. Unlike Field and Special Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. Much like Special Research, they often have pages and multiple tasks per page. They recently have come with new seasons of [[GO Battle League]], and often Pokémon GO has partnerships with companies, and Timed Research is available with codes for customers of the company.<br /> <br /> [[Collection Challenge]]s. Like Timed Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. When a Collection Challenge is completed, it adds to the &quot;Elite Collector&quot; Medal. Collection Challenges sometimes comes in the form of redeemable codes. They involve catching, evolving, or trading specific Pokémon. Usually, the objective is to just catch the normal Pokémon specified, but sometimes they also require trading, or evolving Pokémon, or catching the Pokémon in their Shadow or Costume form.<br /> <br /> ===Team GO Rocket===<br /> [[File:GO Rocket PokéStop.png|160px|thumb|A PokéStop invaded by Team GO Rocket]]<br /> {{main|Team GO Rocket}}<br /> Team GO Rocket is a [[villainous team]] whose goal is to take over [[PokéStop]]s for their items and resources. Team GO Rocket Grunts are occasionally stationed to invade a PokéStop, and they come to you in a hot air balloon, where they will challenge players to battle if they interact with the PokéStop. Team GO Rocket Grunts battle using Shadow Pokémon and will abandon one of their Pokémon upon being defeated. Players will have a chance to capture the abandoned Shadow Pokémon, which can then be purified using Candy and Stardust.<br /> <br /> ===Mega Evolution===<br /> {{main|Mega Evolution (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Mega Evolutions also exist in Pokémon Go, currently 25 Mega Evolutions are available in GO. Mega Evolution is achieved by using [[Mega Energy]]. Mega Energy has a limit of 2000 per Pokémon in a trainer's inventory, it is a resource similar to Candy. Shadow Pokémon are unable to Mega Evolve, when a Pokémon is Mega Evolved, it lasts for a period of 8 hours. Once this period is over it starts a countdown for the Pokémon's rest period. When the rest period is over, the Pokémon can Mega Evolve with no Mega Energy cost. There are different levels for mega evolved Pokémon, levels are advanced by Mega Evolving the Pokémon multiple times. The higher the level, the shorter the rest period, and the more the Mega Bonuses do.<br /> <br /> When a Pokémon is mega evolved, you will get bonus candy, stardust, and an increased chance for XL Candy when catching Pokémon that share a type with the Mega Evolved Pokémon.<br /> <br /> Mega Evolution was originally released in Pokémon Go on August 27th, 2020, this started with the Mega Evolutions for {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Beedrill}}.<br /> On April 20th, 2022, the Mega system was overhauled into the current system. This started the &quot;A Mega Moment&quot; event, along with the release of Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}<br /> <br /> [[Mega Energy]] is obtained by winning Mega Raids, winning Mega Legendary Raids, or by completing research during events.<br /> <br /> ===Medals===<br /> {{main|Medal (GO)}}<br /> The game has challenges that award [[Medal#Pokémon GO|medals]] upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile. Some medals unlock [[Style (GO)|clothing items]], allowing players to purchase them using PokéCoins. Medals awarded for catching Pokémon of a specific type slightly increase the capture rate of Pokémon of that type.<br /> <br /> ===Daily bonuses===<br /> Daily bonuses give the player extra rewards the first time they perform certain actions each day (local time). They were added to Pokémon GO in version 0.45.0 (labelled 1.15.0 on the {{wp|App Store (iOS)|iOS App Store}}), which was released on November 7, 2016.<br /> <br /> The first Pokémon the player catches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and 600 {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}. If the player catches a Pokémon every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and 3000 Stardust.<br /> <br /> The first [[PokéStop]] or {{OBP|Gym|GO}} the player searches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and extra items. If the player searches PokéStops or Gyms every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and even more items. The 7-day streak bonus is guaranteed to give the player an [[Evolution item]] (such as a [[King's Rock]]).<br /> <br /> ===Available Pokémon===<br /> {{main|List of Pokémon by availability (GO)}}<br /> For a list of Pokémon available in Pokémon GO, see [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]].<br /> <br /> ==Events==<br /> {{main|List of events (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO features a variety of both local and global events throughout the year, which often feature increased {{pkmn2|wild}} spawns of thematic Pokémon, bonuses for certain in-game activities, and new releases of [[Shiny Pokémon]].<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> Some of the music in Pokémon GO was composed by [[Junichi Masuda]]. The music, as well as the sound effects, can be turned off in the [[options#Pokémon GO|settings]] of the app.<br /> <br /> ==Version history==<br /> {{main|Pokémon GO/Version history}}<br /> For a full history of all content released in Pokémon GO, please see [[Pokémon GO/Version history]].<br /> <br /> ==Compatibility==<br /> Pokémon GO requires an internet connection ({{wp|Wi-Fi}}, {{wp|3G}} or {{wp|4G}}) and GPS and location services. According to the official support site, the game can be played on:&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/92-supported-devices Supported Devices — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Android devices: {{wp|Android Nougat|Android 7}} (2016) and newer ({{wp|Rooting (Android OS)|rooted}} devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)<br /> ** {{wp|Android KitKat|Android 4.4}} (2013) support was available until July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1771-discontinued-support-for-android-4-kitkat Discontinued Support for Android 4 KitKat — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Lollipop|Android 5}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/2697-discontinued-support-for-android-5-ios-10-11-and-iphone-5s-6 Discontinued Support for Android 5, iOS 10/11, and iPhone 5s/6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Marshmallow|Android 6}} (2015) support was available until June 13, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3455-discontinued-support-for-android-6/ Discontinued Support for Android 6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * iOS devices: {{wp|iPhone 6S}} (2015) and newer, {{wp|iOS 14}} (2020) and newer ({{wp|iOS jailbreaking|jailbroken}} devices are not supported)<br /> ** {{wp|iPad 2}} (2011), {{wp|iPad (3rd generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPhone 5}} (2012), {{wp|iPad (4th generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPad Mini (1st generation)|iPad Mini}} (2012), and {{wp|iPhone 5C}} (2013) support was available until February 28, 2018.&lt;ref&gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911194054/https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115016003208-Discontinued-support-for-certain-Apple-devices-from-2013-and-older- Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older – Pokémon GO (Archived)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iPhone 5S}} (2013) and {{wp|iPhone 6}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 10}} (2016) support was available from September 13, 2016, to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Apple Watch}} (2015) support was available from December 22, 2016, to July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1812-discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued Support for Apple Watch — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 11}} (2017) support was available from September 19, 2017, to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 12}} (2018) support was available from September 17, 2018, to November 30, 2021.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3179-discontinued-support-for-ios-12 Discontinued Support for iOS 12 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 13}} (2019) support was available from September 19, 2019, to July 12, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3522-discontinued-support-for-ios-13/ Discontinued Support for iOS 13 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> However, the game is also playable on some iOS and Android devices that are not officially supported.<br /> <br /> ==Connectivity==<br /> Pokémon GO originally had no connectivity with other Pokémon games. However, [[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that the developers planned to add connectivity with the next entry in the [[core series]] Pokémon games.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/qqbsdqjgj-k?t=29m16s Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20160715175300/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-from-the-pokemon-go-announcement/ News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] is the first game to allow the player to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to a core series title. Only the [[Generation I|first 151]] Pokémon (including [[Regional form|Alolan forms]]), {{p|Meltan}}, and its [[Evolution|evolved form]], {{p|Melmetal}}, can be transferred. Upon transferring Pokémon to a Let's Go! game or Pokémon HOME for the first time, the player will receive the [[Mystery Box]] in Pokémon GO, which is used to spawn wild Meltan.<br /> <br /> On November 10, 2020, the [[GO Transporter]] was made available to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to [[Pokémon HOME]]. Each Pokémon costs a certain amount of GO Transporter Energy to transfer to HOME, depending on its {{stat|CP}} and whether it is {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or {{pkmn2|Mythical}}. The GO Transporter passively recharges Energy, but the player can spend [[PokéCoin]]s to fully recharge the GO Transporter instantly. Pokémon transferred to HOME via the GO Transporter can be sent to {{g|Sword and Shield}} but not Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. After the first transfer, the player will receive a [[Melmetal]] that can [[Gigantamax]] in Pokémon HOME.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/ZZopswCf2oE Introducing Gigantamax Melmetal, the Steel-type Pokémon! (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Any Shiny Pokémon originating from GO, when transferred to {{g|Sword and Shield}}, will have square sparkles instead of star sparkles, regardless of its [[personality value]].<br /> <br /> ==Partnerships==<br /> {{incomplete|section|Partnerships in Japan, Big Heritage partnership, Baskin Robins}}<br /> <br /> Due to the popularity of Pokémon GO, the game has partnered with several other companies to offer special promotions. These partnerships often involve sponsored locations, wherein stores affiliated with the partner company become [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with {{wp|Ayala Malls}}, {{wp|Puregold}}, {{wp|Robinsons Malls}}, and {{wp|SM Supermalls}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/205489/globe-telecom-enhances-the-pokemon-go-experience-for-ph-gamers Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers]&lt;/ref&gt; The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).&lt;ref&gt;[https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/sponsor-dropped-out-of-pokemon-go/ Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack}} stores in the United States became PokéStops and Gyms. Sprint locations also feature in-store charging stations to allow Pokémon GO players to charge their devices. Players could also find small Level 10, 20, 30, or 40 iron-on patches at Sprint store Gyms. During the fourth year, the partnership ended.<br /> <br /> The day after the Sprint partnership began, a {{wp|Starbucks}} partnership in the United States began as well. 7,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States have been made into PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, Starbucks sold a special-edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino as part of this partnership; the Pokémon GO Frappuccino starts with a Vanilla Bean {{wp|Frappuccino}} blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India became PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's &quot;Happy New Year&quot; offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers.<br /> <br /> On November 16th 2017, Pokémon GO partnered with US game shop {{wp|GameStop}} to celebrate the release of {{wp|Pokémon Sun and Moon}} coming to Nintendo DS. In this partnership every {{wp|GameStop}} location became a [[Pokéstop]] or a [[Gym]].<br /> <br /> In 2020, Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Verizon}} to bring two GO special weekends to the game on November 7th 2020 and May 29th 2021.<br /> <br /> On November 8th 2020, Pokémon GO brought another GO special weekend to the game with the title sponsor as {{wp|Grubhub}}.<br /> <br /> ==Development==<br /> The game was conceived by John Hanke after the development of Niantic's Ingress. It was decided that a game based on Pokémon would be a good choice, due to its focus on collecting the titular creatures. Hanke brought the idea to the Pokémon Company and talked with Mr. Isihara. Development began. Junichi Masuda worked with Niantic on the game's development.&lt;ref&gt;''Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon''&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> An Ingress Report released on September 10, 2015, the day of the game's announcement, stated that a closed beta would occur during Northern Hemisphere winter 2015 and that the game would be released in early 2016.&lt;ref name=&quot;IngressReport&quot;&gt;[https://youtu.be/HMsM1nzWiYw?t=2m22s INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015]&lt;/ref&gt; However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/0noAj Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/01/160108_at01.html 『Pokémon GO』のベータテストについて ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Field tests were held in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States prior to the game's public release. Selected applicants were given the opportunity to test the game.<br /> * Japan: held from March 29 to June 30, 2016, announced on March 3, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/5731W Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest/ Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-au-nz/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-us/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> A session at the {{wp|Game Developers Conference}} featuring the game [[n:Pokémon GO to be discussed at Game Developers Conference|was intended to be held]] by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2016, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/03/03/pokemon-go-gdc-presentation-canceled.aspx Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Release==<br /> Unlike previous Pokémon games for mobile devices, Pokémon GO was released on a staggered schedule, releasing initially to only to a few select countries. After its initial release on July 6, 2016, additional releases [[n:Niantic puts Pokémon GO's international rollout on hold|were put on hold]] due to server issues, but resumed on July 13, 2016, with the app's [[n:Pokémon GO now available in Germany|release in Germany]]. France was supposed to receive the app alongside other European countries, but the official release in the country was postponed due to the {{wp|2016 Nice truck attack}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://fr.ign.com/pokemon-go-iphone/15934/news/pokemon-go-the-pokemon-company-confirme-le-report-francais Pokémon GO : The Pokémon Company confirme le report français]&lt;/ref&gt; The release in {{pmin|Brazil}} was only a couple of days prior to the beginning of the {{wp|2016 Summer Olympics}} in Rio de Janeiro.<br /> <br /> So far, Pokémon GO has been released in all countries with access to the iOS App Store, Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store, except for {{pmin|Ukraine}}, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, {{pmin|the Arab world|Saudi Arabia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Yemen}}, Myanmar, {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Tunisia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Algeria}}, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Zimbabwe.<br /> <br /> On March 10, 2022, the game was removed and deactivated in Russia and Belarus due to the {{wp|2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine}}.&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1502120716665118725 @NianticLabs on Twitter]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy expandable&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Date<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Locations<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | July 6, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Australia}}, {{pmin|New Zealand}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | {{pmin|the United States|United States}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 13, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Germany}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 15, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Italy}}, {{pmin|Portugal}}, {{pmin|Spain}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 16, 2016<br /> | Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, Greenland, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Latvia, Liechtenstein, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, Malta, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 17, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Canada}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 19, 2016<br /> | Puerto Rico<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 22, 2016<br /> | Japan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 24, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|France}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 25, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 3, 2016<br /> | Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Bolivia}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Costa Rica}}, Dominica, {{pmin|Latin America|Dominican Republic}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|Latin America|El Salvador}}, Grenada, {{pmin|Latin America|Guatemala}}, Guyana, Haiti, {{pmin|Latin America|Honduras}}, Jamaica, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, Montserrat, {{pmin|Latin America|Nicaragua}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Paraguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, {{pmin|Latin America|Uruguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 5, 2016&lt;br&gt;August 6, 2016<br /> | Aruba, Brunei, Cambodia, Curaçao, Fiji, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, Laos, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, Turks and Caicos Islands, {{pmin|Vietnam}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | September 30, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Albania}}, Bosnia and Herzegovina, {{pmin|Greater China|Macau}}, {{pmin|North Macedonia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 1, 2016<br /> | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 4, 2016&lt;br&gt;October 5, 2016<br /> | Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, Eswatini, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, {{pmin|the Arab World|Morocco}}, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | November 18, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the Arab world|Bahrain}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Jordan}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Lebanon}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | December 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|South Asia|Bangladesh}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Bhutan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Nepal}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Sri Lanka}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | January 24, 2017<br /> | {{pmin|South Korea}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | September 11, 2018<br /> | {{pmin|Russia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | June 3, 2021<br /> | {{pmin|Turkey}}<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> &lt;gallery&gt;<br /> Pokémon GO icon.png|Icon<br /> Pokémon GO Beyond icon.png|GO Beyond Icon<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Load screen===<br /> {| class=&quot;roundy collapsible&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Image<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Dates<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Theme<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen.png|60px]]<br /> | July 6 - October 26, 2016<br /> | Original<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 2.png|60px]]<br /> | October 26 - December 12, 2016<br /> | Halloween 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 3.png|60px]]<br /> | December 12 - 30, 2016<br /> | Christmas 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 4.png|60px]]<br /> | December 30, 2016 - April 7, 2017<br /> | New Year 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 5.png|60px]]<br /> | April 7 - June 21, 2017<br /> | Summer (Johto) 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 6.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 20, 2017<br /> | Raid Battle 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 7.png|60px]]<br /> | October 20 - November 2017<br /> | Halloween 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 8.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2017 - January 2018<br /> | Christmas 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 9.png|60px]]<br /> | January - March 28, 2018<br /> | New Year 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 10.png|60px]]<br /> | March 28 - June 19, 2018<br /> | Research &amp; Mew Screen 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 11.png|60px]]<br /> | June 19 - December 7, 2018<br /> | Summer 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 12.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2018 - January 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;February 14 - 23, 2019<br /> | Trainer Battle League<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 13.png|60px]]<br /> | January 2 - February 14, 2019<br /> | New Year 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 14.png|60px]]<br /> | February 23 - June 21, 2019<br /> | GO Snapshot 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 15.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 2, 2019<br /> | Summer 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 16.png|60px]]<br /> | October 2 - December 16, 2019<br /> | [[Team GO Rocket]]<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 17.png|60px]]<br /> | December 16, 2019 - January 2020&lt;br&gt;February 3 - March 25, 2020<br /> | Christmas 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 18.png|60px]]<br /> | January - February 3, 2020<br /> | New Year 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 19.png|60px]]<br /> | March 25, 2020 - July 10, 2020<br /> | Spring 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 20.png|60px]]<br /> | July 10, 2020 - October 29, 2020<br /> | GO Fest 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 21.png|60px]]<br /> | October 29, 2020 - December 1, 2020<br /> | Halloween 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 22.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021<br /> | Christmas 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 23.png|60px]]<br /> | January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021<br /> | New Year 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 24.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2021 - June 11, 2021<br /> | Spring 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 25.png|60px]]<br /> | June 11, 2021 - July 17, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 26.png|60px]]<br /> | July 17, 2021 - September 1, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021 Hoopa<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 27.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021<br /> | Autumn 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 28.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021&lt;br&gt;February 2, 2022 - March 1, 2022<br /> | Winter 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 29.png|60px]]<br /> | December 31, 2021 - February 2, 2022<br /> | New Year 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 30.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022<br /> | Spring 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 31.png|60px]]<br /> | June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022<br /> | GO Fest 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 32.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022<br /> | Autumn 2022<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * Pokémon GO has been banned in Iran&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36989526 Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security' | BBC]&lt;/ref&gt; and {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/01/10/pokemon-go-isnt-coming-to-china-any-time-soon Pokémon Go banned by China authorities over 'safety' and 'security' | Forbes]&lt;/ref&gt; due to security concerns. However, some Iranians are still playing the game publicly regardless.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iranians-hunt-pokemon-despite-ban-071914210.html Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban | Yahoo]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * In the {{wp|United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus}}, no Pokémon can spawn, mostly because the area is considered by the software to be a military area, even though it is in fact {{wp|demilitarized zone|demilitarized}}.&lt;ref&gt;https://www.eurogamer.net/the-history-of-cyprus-is-a-problem-in-pokemon-go&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * On April 1, 2014, over two years before the release of Pokémon GO, Google released a minigame inside of Google Maps to catch Pokémon in celebration of April Fools' Day. On the same day, Google also released a companion YouTube video&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]&lt;/ref&gt; advertising the position of [[Pokémon Master]] at the company.<br /> * In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], starting from v1.1.0, [[Shiny Pokémon]] transferred from Pokémon GO will always use square sparkles, regardless of [[personality value]].<br /> * This is the first Pokémon game to use the {{wp|Unity (game engine)|Unity}} engine.<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{langtable|color={{night color}}|bordercolor={{blue color light}}|textcolor=fff<br /> |ja={{tt|Pokémon|ポケモン}} GO<br /> |zh_yue={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |zh_cmn={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |fr=Pokémon GO<br /> |de=Pokémon GO<br /> |id=Pokémon GO<br /> |it=Pokémon GO<br /> |ko={{tt|Pokémon|포켓몬}} GO<br /> |pt_br=Pokémon GO<br /> |pt_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |ru=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_la=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |th=โปเกมอนโก ''Pokémon GO''<br /> |tr=Pokémon GO<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by base stats (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of moves (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)]]<br /> * [[Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]]<br /> * {{Appendix|Pokémon GO Player's Guide}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> '''Official Websites'''<br /> * [http://www.pokemongo.com/ Offical website]<br /> ** [https://www.pokemongo.jp/ Offical website (JP)]<br /> * [https://pokemongolive.com/ Niantic Pokemon GO Live website]<br /> <br /> '''Social Media'''<br /> * [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/ Offical Facebook page]<br /> * [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp Offical Twitter account]<br /> * [https://www.instagram.com/pokemongoapp/ Offical Instagram account]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/c/pokemongo Offical YouTube channel]<br /> <br /> '''Videos'''<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sj2iQyBTQs Official teaser]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtDeeXtMZM Official trailer]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlX77BKLyY Pokémon GO announcement press conference]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{Other games}}&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Project Games notice}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Pokémon GO|*]]<br /> [[Category:Mobile games]]<br /> [[Category:Unity games]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[es:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[fr:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[it:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[ja:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[zh:Pokémon GO]]</div>

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<p>FireDragons52: /* Items */</p> <hr /> <div>{{samename|song|Pokémon Go! (song)}}<br /> {{samename|[[TCG]] expansion|Pokémon GO (TCG)}}<br /> {{incomplete|needs=Details on [https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000268888-Pokémon-GO-on-Apple-Watch Pokémon GO for Apple Watch]}}<br /> {{Infobox game|colorscheme=night|bordercolorscheme=blue<br /> |name={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |jname={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |boxart=Pokemon Go Logo.png<br /> |size=200px<br /> |caption=Pokémon GO logo<br /> |category=Real-world adventure&lt;br&gt;{{wp|Location-based game}}<br /> |players=1+<br /> |link_method=N/A<br /> |platform={{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}<br /> |gen_series=[[Generation VI]] - {{gen|IX}} [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin off]]<br /> |release_date_ja=March 29, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 22, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_na=May 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_au=April 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_eu=July 13, 2016<br /> |release_date_kr=January 24, 2017<br /> |release_date_hk=July 25, 2016<br /> |release_date_tw=August 6, 2016<br /> |publisher=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |developer=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |cero=A<br /> |esrb=E<br /> |pegi=3<br /> |acb=PG<br /> |grb=3<br /> |website_ja=[http://www.pokemongo.jp/ Official site (TPC)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/ja/ Official site (Niantic)]<br /> |website_en=[http://www.pokemongo.com/ Official site (TPCi)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/en/ Official site (Niantic)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-go/ Pokémon.com]<br /> }}<br /> {{bulbanews|game}}<br /> {{StrategyWiki}}<br /> '''Pokémon GO''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|Pokémon GO|ポケモン　ゴー}}}}''') is a multiplayer, location-based, {{wp|augmented reality}} Pokémon game for {{wp|iOS}} and {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}. The game results from a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company]], [[Nintendo]], and [[Niantic]], Inc., and is {{wp|Freemium|free to download}} with in-app purchases. It was released in most markets with access to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store on a staggered schedule starting on July 6, 2016. The game became available on the Samsung Galaxy Store for Samsung devices running on Android on May 11, 2019&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1126967087736467457?s=20 Announcement of game availability on Galaxy Store]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> The game was announced at the [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon GO Press Conference]] in Japan on September 10, 2015. Field tests for Pokémon GO were held from March 29, 2016 through June 30, 2016.<br /> <br /> The game is compatible with the [[Pokémon GO Plus]] and the [[Poké Ball Plus]], {{wp|Bluetooth}} devices that allow players to enjoy elements of the game without looking at their phone. Compatibility with the {{wp|Apple Watch}} was added in an update on December 22, 2016, but was later dropped on July 1, 2019 with the addition of Adventure Sync.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?p=web&amp;s=top-articles&amp;f=discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued support for Apple Watch]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Blurb==<br /> &lt;i&gt;Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet Earth!<br /> <br /> Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world. You’ll join one of three teams and battle for the prestige and ownership of Gyms with your Pokémon at your side.<br /> <br /> Pokémon are out there, and you need to find them. As you walk around a neighborhood, your smartphone will vibrate when there’s a Pokémon nearby. Take aim and throw a Poké Ball… You’ll have to stay alert, or it might get away!<br /> <br /> Search far and wide for Pokémon and items<br /> <br /> Certain Pokémon appear near their native environment—look for Water-type Pokémon by lakes and oceans. Visit PokéStops, found at interesting places like museums, art installations, historical markers, and monuments, to stock up on Poké Balls and helpful items.<br /> <br /> Catching, hatching, evolving, and more<br /> <br /> As you level up, you’ll be able to catch more-powerful Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. You can add to your collection by hatching Pokémon Eggs based on the distances you walk. Help your Pokémon evolve by catching many of the same kind.<br /> <br /> Take on Gym battles and defend your Gym<br /> <br /> As your Charmander evolves to Charmeleon and then Charizard, you can battle together to defeat a Gym and assign your Pokémon to defend it against all comers.<br /> <br /> It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await!<br /> <br /> Note: This app is free-to-play and is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.&lt;/i&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Gameplay==<br /> [[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]]<br /> Pokémon GO has mechanics much different from those of the core series games. The player is assisted by [[Professor Willow]] throughout the game. Players can login using a [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], Google, or Facebook account, which can be linked together for logging in.<br /> <br /> The game can be played as an {{wp|augmented reality}} (AR) game, so that in wild encounters and battles the Pokémon appear to be in the real world when looking at the smart device's screen. However, it is also possible to disable this functionality, which saves battery power and is necessary on some devices which do not support AR.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Candy|GO}} and {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} are two forms of currency central to Pokémon GO. Each Pokémon's evolutionary family uses a specific type of Candy to [[Power Up]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. Stardust is required in addition to Candy to Power Up; unlike Candy, Stardust is not specific to any species of Pokémon. Candy and Stardust are most commonly earned by catching and hatching Pokémon. If a player [[released Pokémon|transfers]] a Pokémon to Professor Willow, then one Candy for that Pokémon will be awarded.<br /> <br /> Players can also challenge each other in {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s or challenge the Team leaders [[Candela]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, and [[Blanche]] in Battle Training.<br /> <br /> Players can customize their [[Style (GO)|appearance]], such as clothing and accessories, which can be shown to other players. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s collect XP from performing various actions, such as catching Pokémon, which allows them to increase their Trainer [[level]]. Leveling up rewards the player with items, and some levels unlock features of the game. Wild Pokémon encountered by Trainers at higher levels are more likely to have higher CP. The maximum number of times an individual Pokémon can be [[Power Up|Powered Up]] increases with the Trainer's level.<br /> <br /> ===Capturing===<br /> : ''See also: [[Catch rate (GO)]]''<br /> In the game, [[wild Pokémon]] appear on a map of the real world (based on the crowdsourced OpenStreetMap project)&lt;ref&gt;[https://allgamers.com/article/3496/niantic-switches-to-openstreetmap-in-pokeacutemon-go Niantic Switches to OpenStreetMap in Pokémon GO]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2018/04/01/tips-pokemon-go-2/ Recommendations for new (Pokémon GO) mappers by community members]&lt;/ref&gt;, with the player moving in the game by traveling in the real world. When a Pokémon is nearby, the player's phone vibrates. The player can encounter a nearby Pokémon by tapping it in the Map View. Different kinds of Pokémon will appear in different environments; for example, {{type|Water}} Pokémon are more common near water. [[Weather]] also affects which Pokémon are common.<br /> <br /> In a wild encounter, the player attempts to capture a wild Pokémon in a [[Poké Ball]] before it runs away. Unlike in the [[core series]] games, these encounters do not involve battle. At higher levels, the player can use various Berries to make wild Pokémon easier to catch or use more powerful Poké Balls like [[Great Ball]]s and [[Ultra Ball]]s. While holding a press on a Poké Ball, a ring will appear around the Pokémon. This ring shrinks over time; once it reaches its smallest size it immediately returns to full size and the cycle repeats. If the Poké Ball thrown strikes the Pokémon after passing through the ring, it will grant a bonus to catch rate depending on the size of the ring, denoted as Nice/Great/Excellent throws. Throwing a curve ball by spinning the ball before throwing it also increases your chances of catching the Pokémon.<br /> <br /> In other special encounters, [[Premier Ball]]s and [[Beast Ball]]s are used. This includes raids, research, and shadow Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ===Locations===<br /> There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. PokéStops and Gyms exist at are pre-defined real-world locations that the player must be within range of to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they have shown up in the Map.)<br /> <br /> A PokéStop allows players to obtain items and Eggs by tapping on it then spinning the blue Photo Disc (swiping left / right across it). The Photo Disc then changes color to purple, and has a cooldown time of 5 minutes before it can be spun again. Pokémon often spawn close to PokéStops, sometimes in large clusters known as a [[Nest]]. Lures can be attached to PokéStops to attract certain Pokémon to them.<br /> <br /> Gyms appear much larger on the map, with its color matching the team currently in control of it. Players can battle to weaken those belonging to opposing teams. Players from any team can claim items from a gym's Photo Disc, the same as with a PokéStop. The player will be given a Gym Badge for each Gym the first time they interact with it: Badges can be leveled up to bronze, silver, and gold, with each level causing the Gym to give out a higher number of items when spun.<br /> <br /> A Gym can only be controlled by one team at a time, with its color matching the team currently in possession.<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by the player's team, they can add one of their own Pokémon to defend it (if there are not already six Pokémon in the Gym), which will earn the player 1 [[PokéCoin]] every 10 minutes, up to a maximum of 50 coins. A player can also feed Berries to any Pokémon in the Gym, which will increase the Pokémon's motivation and earn the player Stardust (and possibly Candy).<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by a rival team, the player can battle it to decrease each defending Pokémon's motivation; when a Pokémon's motivation reaches zero, it will be knocked out of the Gym. When all defending Pokémon have been defeated, the team loses control of the Gym, allowing the player to reclaim it as their own.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s may sometimes take place at a Gym, where several players can work together to battle against a wild Pokémon much stronger than normal. The Pokémon currently in the Raid is highlighted above the Gym, as well as its level. Winning a Raid Battle allows the involved players to attempt to catch the raid Pokémon, now with much reduced CP and possibly different attacks.<br /> <br /> PokéStops are much more common than Gyms, but depending on where a player lives, they may be very common or very sparse. Locations tend to be more common in urban areas due to a higher population density, resulting in more players in those areas. If there are no nearby PokéStops, the player can only obtain Poké Balls by leveling up or purchasing them with PokéCoins; if there are no nearby Gyms, the player can only obtain PokéCoins by purchasing them with real currency.<br /> <br /> The locations of PokéStops and Gyms are based on a selection of portals from the Niantic game {{wp|Ingress (video game)|Ingress}}. Until 2015, Ingress players (agents) could submit proposals for portals which subsequently had to be approved by Niantic. From 2017 onward, Ingress agents can submit new portals through Operation Portal Recon (OPR) that would be reviewed and approved by their OPR peers. Starting in September 2017, a PokéStop submission system started beta test for level 40 trainers located in Brazil and South Korea. As of September 2017 the portal or PokéStop submissions are still reviewed by agents participating in OPR for final approval, although Niantic has announced that the system will be expanded to Pokémon GO trainers.<br /> <br /> With Pokémon Go's update, you can now scan PokéStops to level them up and get bonus items from them. Eventually, the time runs out and the PokéStop no longer gives extra items, however it still retains it's level. PokéStops have a max level of fifty and the length of the bonus and the amount of extra items you get increases with each level.<br /> <br /> ===Battles===<br /> Battles in Pokémon GO, in contrast to the core series games, are not turn based and instead rely participants to continuously cast attacks to deal damage. While Pokémon GO uses the same [[Type#In Pokémon GO|type effectiveness]] chart as the core series since [[Generation VI]], it uses different multipliers and a [[Damage#Pokémon GO|different formula to calculate damage]]. There are two types of battle mechanics in Pokémon GO: one for {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s and {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s (against an AI) and the other for {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s (against another player or [[Team GO Rocket]]). The two modes have different stats for each move and use different sets of damage modifiers. For Trainer Battles, the player can battle the Team Leaders [[Blanche]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, or [[Candela]] to practice against an AI. For unspecified reasons, {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Shedinja}} are unusable in Trainer Battles.<br /> <br /> ===Moves===<br /> :''See also: [[List of moves (GO)]]''<br /> Unlike in the core series, Pokémon normally only have two [[Move#In Pokémon GO|moves]]: one Fast Attack and one Charged Attack. In both types of battles, Fast Attacks can be cast at any time, and the user gains {{OBP|energy|GO}} each cast. Charged Attacks are generally much stronger moves that cost energy to use. A Pokémon's moves are randomly assigned and can only be changed by using a [[TM#Pokémon GO|TM]] to learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack, at random, by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. [[Evolution|Evolving]] a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves (there are some exceptions).<br /> <br /> ===Trainer level===<br /> {{main|Trainer level}}<br /> In Pokémon GO, the player earns experience (abbreviated XP), rather than the Pokémon. As the player gains experience they gain levels. Leveling up awards the player with items, and certain levels unlock particular items. After reaching level 5, the player can choose a team, which allows them to use {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. As the player's level increases, their Pokémon are able to achieve a higher Combat Power as the player powers them up.<br /> <br /> ===Teams===<br /> [[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The team leaders Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]<br /> {{main|Team (GO)}}<br /> After the player reaches level 5, they can choose a team by tapping a Gym. There are three teams: the yellow Team Instinct led by Spark, the blue Team Mystic led by Blanche, and the red Team Valor led by Candela.<br /> <br /> Pokémon Appraisal, added in version 0.35.0 (labelled version 1.5.0 on the iOS App Store), has the chosen team's leader detail a Pokémon's {{IV}}s much like a [[stats judge]] in the core series. They describe which of its three stats has the highest IVs, and how good its IVs are overall. They will also note if the Pokémon's height or weight is particularly far from the average listed in the Pokédex.<br /> <br /> Players may change their team by purchasing a [[Team Medallion]] in the Shop. After purchasing it, the player must wait 365 days before they may buy another one.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Emblem<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Team<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Color<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Mascot<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Leader<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Description<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Instinct emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Instinct<br /> | Yellow<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{OBP|Spark|GO}}<br /> | ''Hey! The name's Spark &amp;mdash; the leader of Team Instinct. Pokemon are creatures with excellent intuition. I bet the secret to their intuition is related to how they're hatched. Come and join my team! You never lose when you trust your instincts!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Mystic<br /> | Blue<br /> | {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | [[Blanche]]<br /> | ''I am Blanche, leader of Team Mystic. The wisdom of Pokemon is immeasurably deep. I am researching why it is that they evolve. With our calm analysis of every situation, we can't lose!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | [[File:Team Valor emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Valor<br /> | Red<br /> | {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | [[Candela]]<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; | ''I'm Candela &amp;mdash; Team Valor's leader! Pokemon are stronger than humans, and they're warmhearted, too! I'm researching ways to enhance Pokemon's natural power in the pursuit of true strength. There's no doubt that the Pokemon our team have trained at the strongest in battle! Are you ready?''<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Items===<br /> {{main|List of items (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO has a variety of items that are stored in the player's [[Bag]]. These items have many purposes, including [[caught Pokémon|capturing]], [[evolution|evolving]] and restoring Pokémon. Items are primarily obtained through spinning Photo Disks at [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. Upon reaching a new [[Trainer level]], the player will also receive a large amount of items. In later updates, players could also earn other rarer items from winning {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s or by completing [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]] tasks.<br /> <br /> A Bag may hold up to 350 items, but players can purchase more space for {{PCoin}}200, allowing for 50 more items, up to a maximum of 5,200. If the player tries to spin a PokéStop or open a Gift with a full Bag, the game will not allow them to do so unless there is at least one empty slot. Before participating in a {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}, players will be warned if their Bag is full, notifying them that prizes will not be rewarded afterwards. However, receiving items through other means, such as leveling up or winning raids, can bypass this limit and allow players to store more items past the capacity.<br /> <br /> ===Shop===<br /> {{main|PokéCoin}}<br /> In the Shop, the player can make two kinds of purchases. They can purchase PokéCoins using real money or they can purchase in-game items using PokéCoins. PokéCoins are the in-app currency used in Pokémon GO. There are two ways of obtaining PokéCoins: the {{OBP|Gym|GO}} Defender bonus or by purchasing them with real money. Players can also purchase special event access to limited items through research using real money.<br /> <br /> A number of the in-game items in the Shop can also be obtained by playing the game, but a few items are exclusive to the Shop: the Bag Upgrade, the Pokémon Storage Upgrade, and the Premium Raid Pass. The Shop also occasionally features limited-time &quot;Box&quot; deals (e.g., a Special Box) that include more than one kind of item.<br /> <br /> To obtain the Defender bonus, the player must assign a Pokémon to defend a Gym that currently has less than six defenders. Upon their Pokémon being knocked out, the player will receive a number of coins based on how long their Pokémon defended a Gym, one coin for every ten minutes, up to a maximum of {{PCoin}}50 for a collective eight hours and twenty minutes.<br /> <br /> ===Eggs===<br /> [[File:GO Egg 2 km.png|thumb|100px|A 2&amp;nbsp;km egg in Pokémon GO]]<br /> {{main|List of Eggs (GO)}}<br /> The player can obtain Eggs at [[PokéStop]]s, {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s, or as a possible [[Adventure Sync]] reward. An Egg will hatch after traveling a certain distance while the Egg is in an [[Egg Incubator]]. Five Egg distances are possible: 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, 7&amp;nbsp;km, 10&amp;nbsp;km, and 12&amp;nbsp;km. 7 km Eggs are exclusively obtained by opening [[Gift]]s, and 12 km Eggs are obtained by beating [[Team GO Rocket Leader]]s. 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, and 10&amp;nbsp;km eggs are obtained from Pokéstops and Gyms, but if a trainer walks enough in a week, they'll get an egg from Adventure Sync. This includes walking 25&amp;nbsp;km for a 5&amp;nbsp;km egg, or walking 50&amp;nbsp;km for a 10&amp;nbsp;km egg. The eggs from Adventure Sync have different Pokémon that can hatch from them. Each species has a set Egg distance and can only hatch from Eggs with this distance, but Egg distances have occasionally been changed.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Buddy===<br /> [[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]<br /> {{main|Buddy Pokémon}}<br /> By assigning a Buddy Pokémon, the player can receive additional Candies for that species of Pokémon as they walk. Depending on the species, the Buddy Pokémon will find 1 Candy every 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, or 20 km walked. The player can only have a single Buddy Pokémon at one time.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon require being walked a certain distance before it can evolve. For example, {{p|Feebas}} must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20 km before it can be evolved into {{p|Milotic}}.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon also require you to do certain things (other than walking) while they are your buddy to evolve.<br /> <br /> You can take pictures of your buddy and feed it to level it up to gain certain perks.<br /> <br /> ===Research tasks===<br /> There are four types of Research tasks in Pokémon GO: [[Field Research]], [[Special Research]], [[Timed Research]], and [[Collection Challenge]]s. Players can complete Research tasks to receive a variety of rewards, including items or encounters with a [[wild Pokémon]]. Wild Pokémon encountered from completing Research tasks will never [[escape|flee]] and have a minimum of 10 {{IV}}s (out of a maximum 15) per stat.<br /> <br /> Trainers can unlock Field Research tasks by spinning [[PokéStop]]s and can hold a maximum of three tasks at once. Each PokéStop has a specific Field Research task assigned to it once a day. Players can choose to discard a Field Research task to free up a slot. Completing a Field Research tasks earns the player a Stamp up to once a day. Once the player collects seven Stamps, a Research Breakthrough will be unlocked, which includes item rewards and an encounter with a rare, special Pokémon. AR Mapping Tasks can also be obtained as Field Research, and do not take up one of the three Field Research slots. Sponsored Field Research are obtained by spinning Sponsored [[PokéStop]]s.<br /> <br /> [[Special Research]] tasks generally take longer to complete than Field Research. Unlike Field Research, Special Research tasks are finite and unlocked through specific events. A Special Research is usually several sets of three Research tasks that must be completed sequentially before unlocking the next set. Upon completing all Special Research sets, the player will have the chance to encounter a rare, special Pokémon. So far, Special Research is the only way to obtain {{p|Mew}} (and its [[Shiny]] variant), {{p|Celebi}} (and its Shiny variant), {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Shaymin}} (in its Land and Sky form), {{p|Victini}}, Aria Form {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Hoopa}} Confined, {{p|Zarude}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, and other rare or exclusive Pokémon.<br /> <br /> [[Timed Research]] tasks are only available during events. Unlike Field and Special research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. Much like Special Research, they often have pages and multiple tasks per page. They recently have come with new seasons of [[GO Battle League]], and often Pokémon GO has partnerships with companies, and Timed Research is available with codes for customers of the company.<br /> <br /> [[Collection Challenge]]s. Like Timed Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. When a Collection Challenge is completed, it adds to the &quot;Elite Collector&quot; Medal. Collection Challenges sometimes comes in the form of redeemable codes. They involve catching, evolving, or trading specific Pokémon. Usually, the objective is to just catch the normal Pokémon specified, but sometimes they also require trading, or evolving Pokémon, or catching the Pokémon in their Shadow or Costume form.<br /> <br /> ===Team GO Rocket===<br /> [[File:GO Rocket PokéStop.png|160px|thumb|A PokéStop invaded by Team GO Rocket]]<br /> {{main|Team GO Rocket}}<br /> Team GO Rocket is a [[villainous team]] whose goal is to take over [[PokéStop]]s for their items and resources. Team GO Rocket Grunts are occasionally stationed to invade a PokéStop, and they come to you in a hot air balloon, where they will challenge players to battle if they interact with the PokéStop. Team GO Rocket Grunts battle using Shadow Pokémon and will abandon one of their Pokémon upon being defeated. Players will have a chance to capture the abandoned Shadow Pokémon, which can then be purified using Candy and Stardust.<br /> <br /> ===Mega Evolution===<br /> {{main|Mega Evolution (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Mega Evolutions also exist in Pokémon Go, currently 25 Mega Evolutions are available in GO. Mega Evolution is achieved by using [[Mega Energy]]. Mega Energy has a limit of 2000 per Pokémon in a trainer's inventory, it is a resource similar to Candy. Shadow Pokémon are unable to Mega Evolve, when a Pokémon is Mega Evolved, it lasts for a period of 8 hours. Once this period is over it starts a countdown for the Pokémon's rest period. When the rest period is over, the Pokémon can Mega Evolve with no Mega Energy cost. There are different levels for mega evolved Pokémon, levels are advanced by Mega Evolving the Pokémon multiple times. The higher the level, the shorter the rest period, and the more the Mega Bonuses do.<br /> <br /> When a Pokémon is mega evolved, you will get bonus candy, stardust, and an increased chance for XL Candy when catching Pokémon that share a type with the Mega Evolved Pokémon.<br /> <br /> Mega Evolution was originally released in Pokémon Go on August 27th, 2020, this started with the Mega Evolutions for {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Beedrill}}.<br /> On April 20th, 2022, the Mega system was overhauled into the current system. This started the &quot;A Mega Moment&quot; event, along with the release of Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}<br /> <br /> [[Mega Energy]] is obtained by winning Mega Raids, winning Mega Legendary Raids, or by completing research during events.<br /> <br /> ===Medals===<br /> {{main|List of medals (GO)}}<br /> The game has challenges that award [[Medal#Pokémon GO|medals]] upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile. Some medals unlock [[Style (GO)|clothing items]], allowing players to purchase them using PokéCoins. Medals awarded for catching Pokémon of a specific type slightly increase the capture rate of Pokémon of that type.<br /> <br /> ===Daily bonuses===<br /> Daily bonuses give the player extra rewards the first time they perform certain actions each day (local time). They were added to Pokémon GO in version 0.45.0 (labelled 1.15.0 on the {{wp|App Store (iOS)|iOS App Store}}), which was released on November 7, 2016.<br /> <br /> The first Pokémon the player catches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and 600 {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}. If the player catches a Pokémon every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and 3000 Stardust.<br /> <br /> The first [[PokéStop]] or {{OBP|Gym|GO}} the player searches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and extra items. If the player searches PokéStops or Gyms every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and even more items. The 7-day streak bonus is guaranteed to give the player an [[Evolution item]] (such as a [[King's Rock]]).<br /> <br /> ===Available Pokémon===<br /> {{main|List of Pokémon by availability (GO)}}<br /> For a list of Pokémon available in Pokémon GO, see [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]].<br /> <br /> ==Events==<br /> {{main|List of events (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO features a variety of both local and global events throughout the year, which often feature increased {{pkmn2|wild}} spawns of thematic Pokémon, bonuses for certain in-game activities, and new releases of [[Shiny Pokémon]].<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> Some of the music in Pokémon GO was composed by [[Junichi Masuda]]. The music, as well as the sound effects, can be turned off in the [[options#Pokémon GO|settings]] of the app.<br /> <br /> ==Version history==<br /> {{main|Pokémon GO/Version history}}<br /> For a full history of all content released in Pokémon GO, please see [[Pokémon GO/Version history]].<br /> <br /> ==Compatibility==<br /> Pokémon GO requires an internet connection ({{wp|Wi-Fi}}, {{wp|3G}} or {{wp|4G}}) and GPS and location services. According to the official support site, the game can be played on:&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/92-supported-devices Supported Devices — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Android devices: {{wp|Android Nougat|Android 7}} (2016) and newer ({{wp|Rooting (Android OS)|rooted}} devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)<br /> ** {{wp|Android KitKat|Android 4.4}} (2013) support was available until July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1771-discontinued-support-for-android-4-kitkat Discontinued Support for Android 4 KitKat — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Lollipop|Android 5}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/2697-discontinued-support-for-android-5-ios-10-11-and-iphone-5s-6 Discontinued Support for Android 5, iOS 10/11, and iPhone 5s/6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Marshmallow|Android 6}} (2015) support was available until June 13, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3455-discontinued-support-for-android-6/ Discontinued Support for Android 6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * iOS devices: {{wp|iPhone 6S}} (2015) and newer, {{wp|iOS 14}} (2020) and newer ({{wp|iOS jailbreaking|jailbroken}} devices are not supported)<br /> ** {{wp|iPad 2}} (2011), {{wp|iPad (3rd generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPhone 5}} (2012), {{wp|iPad (4th generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPad Mini (1st generation)|iPad Mini}} (2012), and {{wp|iPhone 5C}} (2013) support was available until February 28, 2018.&lt;ref&gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911194054/https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115016003208-Discontinued-support-for-certain-Apple-devices-from-2013-and-older- Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older – Pokémon GO (Archived)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iPhone 5S}} (2013) and {{wp|iPhone 6}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 10}} (2016) support was available from September 13, 2016 to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Apple Watch}} (2015) support was available from December 22, 2016 to July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1812-discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued Support for Apple Watch — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 11}} (2017) support was available from September 19, 2017 to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 12}} (2018) support was available from September 17, 2018 to November 30, 2021.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3179-discontinued-support-for-ios-12 Discontinued Support for iOS 12 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 13}} (2019) support was available from September 19, 2019 to July 12, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3522-discontinued-support-for-ios-13/ Discontinued Support for iOS 13 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> However, the game is also playable on some iOS and Android devices that are not officially supported.<br /> <br /> ==Connectivity==<br /> Pokémon GO originally had no connectivity with other Pokémon games. However, [[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that the developers planned to add connectivity with the next entry in the [[core series]] Pokémon games.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/qqbsdqjgj-k?t=29m16s Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20160715175300/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-from-the-pokemon-go-announcement/ News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] is the first game to allow the player to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to a core series title. Only the [[Generation I|first 151]] Pokémon (including [[Regional form|Alolan forms]]), {{p|Meltan}}, and its [[Evolution|evolved form]], {{p|Melmetal}}, can be transferred. Upon transferring Pokémon to a Let's Go! game or Pokémon HOME for the first time, the player will receive the [[Mystery Box]] in Pokémon GO, which is used to spawn wild Meltan.<br /> <br /> On November 10, 2020, the [[GO Transporter]] was made available to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to [[Pokémon HOME]]. Each Pokémon costs a certain amount of GO Transporter Energy to transfer to HOME, depending on its {{stat|CP}} and whether it is {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or {{pkmn2|Mythical}}. The GO Transporter passively recharges Energy, but the player can spend [[PokéCoin]]s to fully recharge the GO Transporter instantly. Pokémon transferred to HOME via the GO Transporter can be sent to {{g|Sword and Shield}} but not Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. After the first transfer, the player will receive a [[Melmetal]] that can [[Gigantamax]] in Pokémon HOME.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/ZZopswCf2oE Introducing Gigantamax Melmetal, the Steel-type Pokémon! (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Any Shiny Pokémon originating from GO, when transferred to {{g|Sword and Shield}}, will have square sparkles instead of star sparkles, regardless of its [[personality value]].<br /> <br /> ==Partnerships==<br /> {{incomplete|section|Partnerships in Japan, Big Heritage partnership, Baskin Robins}}<br /> <br /> Due to the popularity of Pokémon GO, the game has partnered with several other companies to offer special promotions. These partnerships often involve sponsored locations, wherein stores affiliated with the partner company become [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with {{wp|Ayala Malls}}, {{wp|Puregold}}, {{wp|Robinsons Malls}}, and {{wp|SM Supermalls}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/205489/globe-telecom-enhances-the-pokemon-go-experience-for-ph-gamers Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers]&lt;/ref&gt; The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).&lt;ref&gt;[https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/sponsor-dropped-out-of-pokemon-go/ Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack}} stores in the United States became PokéStops and Gyms. Sprint locations also feature in-store charging stations to allow Pokémon GO players to charge their devices. Players could also find small Level 10, 20, 30, or 40 iron-on patches at Sprint store Gyms. During the fourth year, the partnership ended.<br /> <br /> The day after the Sprint partnership began, a {{wp|Starbucks}} partnership in the United States began as well. 7,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States have been made into PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, Starbucks sold a special-edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino as part of this partnership; the Pokémon GO Frappuccino starts with a Vanilla Bean {{wp|Frappuccino}} blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India became PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's &quot;Happy New Year&quot; offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers.<br /> <br /> On November 16th 2017, Pokémon GO partnered with US game shop {{wp|GameStop}} to celebrate the release of {{wp|Pokémon Sun and Moon}} coming to Nintendo DS. In this partnership every {{wp|GameStop}} location became a [[Pokéstop]] or a [[Gym]].<br /> <br /> In 2020, Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Verizon}} to bring two GO special weekends to the game on November 7th 2020 and May 29th 2021. <br /> <br /> On November 8th 2020, Pokémon GO brought another GO special weekend to the game with the title sponsor as {{wp|Grubhub}}.<br /> <br /> ==Development==<br /> The game was conceived by John Hanke after the development of Niantic's Ingress. It was decided that a game based on Pokémon would be a good choice, due to its focus on collecting the titular creatures. Hanke brought the idea to the Pokémon Company and talked with Mr. Isihara. Development began. Junichi Masuda worked with Niantic on the game's development.&lt;ref&gt;''Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon''&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> An Ingress Report released on September 10, 2015, the day of the game's announcement, stated that a closed beta would occur during Northern Hemisphere winter 2015 and that the game would be released in early 2016.&lt;ref name=&quot;IngressReport&quot;&gt;[https://youtu.be/HMsM1nzWiYw?t=2m22s INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015]&lt;/ref&gt; However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/0noAj Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/01/160108_at01.html 『Pokémon GO』のベータテストについて ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Field tests were held in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States prior to the game's public release. Selected applicants were given the opportunity to test the game.<br /> * Japan: held from March 29 to June 30, 2016, announced on March 3, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/5731W Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest/ Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-au-nz/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-us/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> A session at the {{wp|Game Developers Conference}} featuring the game [[n:Pokémon GO to be discussed at Game Developers Conference|was intended to be held]] by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2016, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/03/03/pokemon-go-gdc-presentation-canceled.aspx Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Release==<br /> Unlike previous Pokémon games for mobile devices, Pokémon GO was released on a staggered schedule, releasing initially to only to a few select countries. After its initial release on July 6, 2016, additional releases [[n:Niantic puts Pokémon GO's international rollout on hold|were put on hold]] due to server issues, but resumed on July 13, 2016, with the app's [[n:Pokémon GO now available in Germany|release in Germany]]. France was supposed to receive the app alongside other European countries, but the official release in the country was postponed due to the {{wp|2016 Nice truck attack}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://fr.ign.com/pokemon-go-iphone/15934/news/pokemon-go-the-pokemon-company-confirme-le-report-francais Pokémon GO : The Pokémon Company confirme le report français]&lt;/ref&gt; The release in {{pmin|Brazil}} was only a couple of days prior to the beginning of the {{wp|2016 Summer Olympics}} in Rio de Janeiro.<br /> <br /> So far, Pokémon GO has been released in all countries with access to the iOS App Store, Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store, except for {{pmin|Ukraine}}, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, {{pmin|the Arab world|Saudi Arabia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Yemen}}, Myanmar, {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Tunisia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Algeria}}, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Zimbabwe.<br /> <br /> On March 10, 2022, the game was removed and deactivated in Russia and Belarus due to the {{wp|2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine}}.&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1502120716665118725 @NianticLabs on Twitter]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy expandable&quot; 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| July 16, 2016<br /> | Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, Greenland, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Latvia, Liechtenstein, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, Malta, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 17, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Canada}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 19, 2016<br /> | Puerto Rico<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 22, 2016<br /> | Japan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 24, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|France}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 25, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 3, 2016<br /> | Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Bolivia}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Costa Rica}}, Dominica, {{pmin|Latin America|Dominican Republic}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|Latin America|El Salvador}}, Grenada, {{pmin|Latin America|Guatemala}}, Guyana, Haiti, {{pmin|Latin America|Honduras}}, Jamaica, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, Montserrat, {{pmin|Latin America|Nicaragua}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Paraguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, {{pmin|Latin America|Uruguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 5, 2016&lt;br&gt;August 6, 2016<br /> | Aruba, Brunei, Cambodia, Curaçao, Fiji, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, Laos, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, Turks and Caicos Islands, {{pmin|Vietnam}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | September 30, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Albania}}, Bosnia and Herzegovina, {{pmin|Greater China|Macau}}, {{pmin|North Macedonia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 1, 2016<br /> | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 4, 2016&lt;br&gt;October 5, 2016<br /> | Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, Eswatini, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, {{pmin|the Arab World|Morocco}}, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | November 18, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the Arab world|Bahrain}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Jordan}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Lebanon}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | December 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|South Asia|Bangladesh}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Bhutan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Nepal}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Sri Lanka}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | January 24, 2017<br /> | {{pmin|South Korea}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | September 11, 2018<br /> | {{pmin|Russia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | June 3, 2021<br /> | {{pmin|Turkey}}<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> &lt;gallery&gt;<br /> Pokémon GO icon.png|Icon<br /> Pokémon GO Beyond icon.png|GO Beyond Icon<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Load screen===<br /> {| class=&quot;roundy collapsible&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Image<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Dates<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Theme<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen.png|60px]]<br /> | July 6 - October 26, 2016<br /> | Original<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 2.png|60px]]<br /> | October 26 - December 12, 2016<br /> | Halloween 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 3.png|60px]]<br /> | December 12 - 30, 2016<br /> | Christmas 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 4.png|60px]]<br /> | December 30, 2016 - April 7, 2017<br /> | New Year 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 5.png|60px]]<br /> | April 7 - June 21, 2017<br /> | Summer (Johto) 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 6.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 20, 2017<br /> | Raid Battle 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 7.png|60px]]<br /> | October 20 - November 2017<br /> | Halloween 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 8.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2017 - January 2018<br /> | Christmas 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 9.png|60px]]<br /> | January - March 28, 2018<br /> | New Year 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 10.png|60px]]<br /> | March 28 - June 19, 2018<br /> | Research &amp; Mew Screen 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 11.png|60px]]<br /> | June 19 - December 7, 2018<br /> | Summer 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 12.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2018 - January 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;February 14 - 23, 2019<br /> | Trainer Battle League<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 13.png|60px]]<br /> | January 2 - February 14, 2019<br /> | New Year 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 14.png|60px]]<br /> | February 23 - June 21, 2019<br /> | GO Snapshot 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 15.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 2, 2019<br /> | Summer 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 16.png|60px]]<br /> | October 2 - December 16, 2019<br /> | [[Team GO Rocket]]<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 17.png|60px]]<br /> | December 16, 2019 - January 2020&lt;br&gt;February 3 - March 25, 2020<br /> | Christmas 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 18.png|60px]]<br /> | January - February 3, 2020<br /> | New Year 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 19.png|60px]]<br /> | March 25, 2020 - July 10, 2020<br /> | Spring 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 20.png|60px]]<br /> | July 10, 2020 - October 29, 2020<br /> | GO Fest 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 21.png|60px]]<br /> | October 29, 2020 - December 1, 2020<br /> | Halloween 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 22.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021<br /> | Christmas 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 23.png|60px]]<br /> | January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021<br /> | New Year 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 24.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2021 - June 11, 2021<br /> | Spring 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 25.png|60px]]<br /> | June 11, 2021 - July 17, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 26.png|60px]]<br /> | July 17, 2021 - September 1, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021 Hoopa<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 27.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021<br /> | Autumn 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 28.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021&lt;br&gt;February 2, 2022 - March 1, 2022<br /> | Winter 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 29.png|60px]]<br /> | December 31, 2021 - February 2, 2022<br /> | New Year 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 30.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022<br /> | Spring 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 31.png|60px]]<br /> | June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022<br /> | GO Fest 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 32.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022<br /> | Autumn 2022<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * Pokémon GO has been banned in Iran&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36989526 Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security' | BBC]&lt;/ref&gt; and {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/01/10/pokemon-go-isnt-coming-to-china-any-time-soon Pokémon Go banned by China authorities over 'safety' and 'security' | Forbes]&lt;/ref&gt; due to security concerns. However, some Iranians are still playing the game publicly regardless.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iranians-hunt-pokemon-despite-ban-071914210.html Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban | Yahoo]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * On April 1, 2014, over two years before the release of Pokémon GO, Google released a minigame inside of Google Maps to catch Pokémon in celebration of April Fools' Day. On the same day, Google also released a companion YouTube video&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]&lt;/ref&gt; advertising the position of [[Pokémon Master]] at the company.<br /> * In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], starting from v1.1.0, [[Shiny Pokémon]] transferred from Pokémon GO will always use square sparkles, regardless of [[personality value]].<br /> * This is the first Pokémon game to use the {{wp|Unity (game engine)|Unity}} engine.<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{langtable|color={{night color}}|bordercolor={{blue color light}}|textcolor=fff<br /> |ja={{tt|Pokémon|ポケモン}} GO<br /> |zh_yue={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |zh_cmn={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |fr=Pokémon GO<br /> |de=Pokémon GO<br /> |it=Pokémon GO<br /> |ko={{tt|Pokémon|포켓몬}} GO<br /> |pt_br=Pokémon GO<br /> |pt_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |ru=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_la=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |th=โปเกมอนโก ''Pokémon GO''<br /> |tr=Pokémon GO<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by base stats (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of moves (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)]]<br /> * [[Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]]<br /> * {{Appendix|Pokémon GO Player's Guide}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> '''Official Websites'''<br /> * [http://www.pokemongo.com/ Offical website]<br /> ** [https://www.pokemongo.jp/ Offical website (JP)]<br /> * [https://pokemongolive.com/ Niantic Pokemon GO Live website]<br /> <br /> '''Social Media'''<br /> * [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/ Offical Facebook page]<br /> * [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp Offical Twitter account]<br /> * [https://www.instagram.com/pokemongoapp/ Offical Instagram account]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/c/pokemongo Offical YouTube channel]<br /> <br /> '''Videos'''<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sj2iQyBTQs Official teaser]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtDeeXtMZM Official trailer]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlX77BKLyY Pokémon GO announcement press conference]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{Other games}}&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Project Games notice}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Pokémon GO|*]]<br /> [[Category:Mobile games]]<br /> [[Category:Unity games]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[es:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[fr:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[it:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[ja:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[zh:Pokémon GO]]</div>

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<p>FireDragons52: /* Load screen */</p> <hr /> <div>{{samename|song|Pokémon Go! (song)}}<br /> {{samename|[[TCG]] expansion|Pokémon GO (TCG)}}<br /> {{incomplete|needs=Details on [https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000268888-Pokémon-GO-on-Apple-Watch Pokémon GO for Apple Watch]}}<br /> {{Infobox game|colorscheme=night|bordercolorscheme=blue<br /> |name={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |jname={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |boxart=Pokemon Go Logo.png<br /> |size=200px<br /> |caption=Pokémon GO logo<br /> |category=Real-world adventure&lt;br&gt;{{wp|Location-based game}}<br /> |players=1+<br /> |link_method=N/A<br /> |platform={{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}<br /> |gen_series=[[Generation VI]] - {{gen|IX}} [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin off]]<br /> |release_date_ja=March 29, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 22, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_na=May 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_au=April 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_eu=July 13, 2016<br /> |release_date_kr=January 24, 2017<br /> |release_date_hk=July 25, 2016<br /> |release_date_tw=August 6, 2016<br /> |publisher=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |developer=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |cero=A<br /> |esrb=E<br /> |pegi=3<br /> |acb=PG<br /> |grb=3<br /> |website_ja=[http://www.pokemongo.jp/ Official site (TPC)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/ja/ Official site (Niantic)]<br /> |website_en=[http://www.pokemongo.com/ Official site (TPCi)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/en/ Official site (Niantic)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-go/ Pokémon.com]<br /> }}<br /> {{bulbanews|game}}<br /> {{StrategyWiki}}<br /> '''Pokémon GO''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|Pokémon GO|ポケモン　ゴー}}}}''') is a multiplayer, location-based, {{wp|augmented reality}} Pokémon game for {{wp|iOS}} and {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}. The game results from a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company]], [[Nintendo]], and [[Niantic]], Inc., and is {{wp|Freemium|free to download}} with in-app purchases. It was released in most markets with access to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store on a staggered schedule starting on July 6, 2016. The game became available on the Samsung Galaxy Store for Samsung devices running on Android on May 11, 2019&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1126967087736467457?s=20 Announcement of game availability on Galaxy Store]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> The game was announced at the [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon GO Press Conference]] in Japan on September 10, 2015. Field tests for Pokémon GO were held from March 29, 2016 through June 30, 2016.<br /> <br /> The game is compatible with the [[Pokémon GO Plus]] and the [[Poké Ball Plus]], {{wp|Bluetooth}} devices that allow players to enjoy elements of the game without looking at their phone. Compatibility with the {{wp|Apple Watch}} was added in an update on December 22, 2016, but was later dropped on July 1, 2019 with the addition of Adventure Sync.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?p=web&amp;s=top-articles&amp;f=discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued support for Apple Watch]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Blurb==<br /> &lt;i&gt;Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet Earth!<br /> <br /> Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world. You’ll join one of three teams and battle for the prestige and ownership of Gyms with your Pokémon at your side.<br /> <br /> Pokémon are out there, and you need to find them. As you walk around a neighborhood, your smartphone will vibrate when there’s a Pokémon nearby. Take aim and throw a Poké Ball… You’ll have to stay alert, or it might get away!<br /> <br /> Search far and wide for Pokémon and items<br /> <br /> Certain Pokémon appear near their native environment—look for Water-type Pokémon by lakes and oceans. Visit PokéStops, found at interesting places like museums, art installations, historical markers, and monuments, to stock up on Poké Balls and helpful items.<br /> <br /> Catching, hatching, evolving, and more<br /> <br /> As you level up, you’ll be able to catch more-powerful Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. You can add to your collection by hatching Pokémon Eggs based on the distances you walk. Help your Pokémon evolve by catching many of the same kind.<br /> <br /> Take on Gym battles and defend your Gym<br /> <br /> As your Charmander evolves to Charmeleon and then Charizard, you can battle together to defeat a Gym and assign your Pokémon to defend it against all comers.<br /> <br /> It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await!<br /> <br /> Note: This app is free-to-play and is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.&lt;/i&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Gameplay==<br /> [[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]]<br /> Pokémon GO has mechanics much different from those of the core series games. The player is assisted by [[Professor Willow]] throughout the game. Players can login using a [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], Google, or Facebook account, which can be linked together for logging in.<br /> <br /> The game can be played as an {{wp|augmented reality}} (AR) game, so that in wild encounters and battles the Pokémon appear to be in the real world when looking at the smart device's screen. However, it is also possible to disable this functionality, which saves battery power and is necessary on some devices which do not support AR.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Candy|GO}} and {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} are two forms of currency central to Pokémon GO. Each Pokémon's evolutionary family uses a specific type of Candy to [[Power Up]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. Stardust is required in addition to Candy to Power Up; unlike Candy, Stardust is not specific to any species of Pokémon. Candy and Stardust are most commonly earned by catching and hatching Pokémon. If a player [[released Pokémon|transfers]] a Pokémon to Professor Willow, then one Candy for that Pokémon will be awarded.<br /> <br /> Players can also challenge each other in {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s or challenge the Team leaders [[Candela]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, and [[Blanche]] in Battle Training.<br /> <br /> Players can customize their [[Style (GO)|appearance]], such as clothing and accessories, which can be shown to other players. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s collect XP from performing various actions, such as catching Pokémon, which allows them to increase their Trainer [[level]]. Leveling up rewards the player with items, and some levels unlock features of the game. Wild Pokémon encountered by Trainers at higher levels are more likely to have higher CP. The maximum number of times an individual Pokémon can be [[Power Up|Powered Up]] increases with the Trainer's level.<br /> <br /> ===Capturing===<br /> : ''See also: [[Catch rate (GO)]]''<br /> In the game, [[wild Pokémon]] appear on a map of the real world (based on the crowdsourced OpenStreetMap project)&lt;ref&gt;[https://allgamers.com/article/3496/niantic-switches-to-openstreetmap-in-pokeacutemon-go Niantic Switches to OpenStreetMap in Pokémon GO]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2018/04/01/tips-pokemon-go-2/ Recommendations for new (Pokémon GO) mappers by community members]&lt;/ref&gt;, with the player moving in the game by traveling in the real world. When a Pokémon is nearby, the player's phone vibrates. The player can encounter a nearby Pokémon by tapping it in the Map View. Different kinds of Pokémon will appear in different environments; for example, {{type|Water}} Pokémon are more common near water. [[Weather]] also affects which Pokémon are common.<br /> <br /> In a wild encounter, the player attempts to capture a wild Pokémon in a [[Poké Ball]] before it runs away. Unlike in the [[core series]] games, these encounters do not involve battle. At higher levels, the player can use various Berries to make wild Pokémon easier to catch or use more powerful Poké Balls like [[Great Ball]]s and [[Ultra Ball]]s. While holding a press on a Poké Ball, a ring will appear around the Pokémon. This ring shrinks over time; once it reaches its smallest size it immediately returns to full size and the cycle repeats. If the Poké Ball thrown strikes the Pokémon after passing through the ring, it will grant a bonus to catch rate depending on the size of the ring, denoted as Nice/Great/Excellent throws. Throwing a curve ball by spinning the ball before throwing it also increases your chances of catching the Pokémon.<br /> <br /> In other special encounters, [[Premier Ball]]s and [[Beast Ball]]s are used. This includes raids, research, and shadow Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ===Locations===<br /> There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. PokéStops and Gyms exist at are pre-defined real-world locations that the player must be within range of to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they have shown up in the Map.)<br /> <br /> A PokéStop allows players to obtain items and Eggs by tapping on it then spinning the blue Photo Disc (swiping left / right across it). The Photo Disc then changes color to purple, and has a cooldown time of 5 minutes before it can be spun again. Pokémon often spawn close to PokéStops, sometimes in large clusters known as a [[Nest]]. Lures can be attached to PokéStops to attract certain Pokémon to them.<br /> <br /> Gyms appear much larger on the map, with its color matching the team currently in control of it. Players can battle to weaken those belonging to opposing teams. Players from any team can claim items from a gym's Photo Disc, the same as with a PokéStop. The player will be given a Gym Badge for each Gym the first time they interact with it: Badges can be leveled up to bronze, silver, and gold, with each level causing the Gym to give out a higher number of items when spun.<br /> <br /> A Gym can only be controlled by one team at a time, with its color matching the team currently in possession.<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by the player's team, they can add one of their own Pokémon to defend it (if there are not already six Pokémon in the Gym), which will earn the player 1 [[PokéCoin]] every 10 minutes, up to a maximum of 50 coins. A player can also feed Berries to any Pokémon in the Gym, which will increase the Pokémon's motivation and earn the player Stardust (and possibly Candy).<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by a rival team, the player can battle it to decrease each defending Pokémon's motivation; when a Pokémon's motivation reaches zero, it will be knocked out of the Gym. When all defending Pokémon have been defeated, the team loses control of the Gym, allowing the player to reclaim it as their own.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s may sometimes take place at a Gym, where several players can work together to battle against a wild Pokémon much stronger than normal. The Pokémon currently in the Raid is highlighted above the Gym, as well as its level. Winning a Raid Battle allows the involved players to attempt to catch the raid Pokémon, now with much reduced CP and possibly different attacks.<br /> <br /> PokéStops are much more common than Gyms, but depending on where a player lives, they may be very common or very sparse. Locations tend to be more common in urban areas due to a higher population density, resulting in more players in those areas. If there are no nearby PokéStops, the player can only obtain Poké Balls by leveling up or purchasing them with PokéCoins; if there are no nearby Gyms, the player can only obtain PokéCoins by purchasing them with real currency.<br /> <br /> The locations of PokéStops and Gyms are based on a selection of portals from the Niantic game {{wp|Ingress (video game)|Ingress}}. Until 2015, Ingress players (agents) could submit proposals for portals which subsequently had to be approved by Niantic. From 2017 onward, Ingress agents can submit new portals through Operation Portal Recon (OPR) that would be reviewed and approved by their OPR peers. Starting in September 2017, a PokéStop submission system started beta test for level 40 trainers located in Brazil and South Korea. As of September 2017 the portal or PokéStop submissions are still reviewed by agents participating in OPR for final approval, although Niantic has announced that the system will be expanded to Pokémon GO trainers.<br /> <br /> With Pokémon Go's update, you can now scan PokéStops to level them up and get bonus items from them. Eventually, the time runs out and the PokéStop no longer gives extra items, however it still retains it's level. PokéStops have a max level of fifty and the length of the bonus and the amount of extra items you get increases with each level.<br /> <br /> ===Battles===<br /> Battles in Pokémon GO, in contrast to the core series games, are not turn based and instead rely participants to continuously cast attacks to deal damage. While Pokémon GO uses the same [[Type#In Pokémon GO|type effectiveness]] chart as the core series since [[Generation VI]], it uses different multipliers and a [[Damage#Pokémon GO|different formula to calculate damage]]. There are two types of battle mechanics in Pokémon GO: one for {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s and {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s (against an AI) and the other for {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s (against another player or [[Team GO Rocket]]). The two modes have different stats for each move and use different sets of damage modifiers. For Trainer Battles, the player can battle the Team Leaders [[Blanche]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, or [[Candela]] to practice against an AI. For unspecified reasons, {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Shedinja}} are unusable in Trainer Battles.<br /> <br /> ===Moves===<br /> :''See also: [[List of moves (GO)]]''<br /> Unlike in the core series, Pokémon normally only have two [[Move#In Pokémon GO|moves]]: one Fast Attack and one Charged Attack. In both types of battles, Fast Attacks can be cast at any time, and the user gains {{OBP|energy|GO}} each cast. Charged Attacks are generally much stronger moves that cost energy to use. A Pokémon's moves are randomly assigned and can only be changed by using a [[TM#Pokémon GO|TM]] to learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack, at random, by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. [[Evolution|Evolving]] a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves (there are some exceptions).<br /> <br /> ===Trainer level===<br /> {{main|Trainer level}}<br /> In Pokémon GO, the player earns experience (abbreviated XP), rather than the Pokémon. As the player gains experience they gain levels. Leveling up awards the player with items, and certain levels unlock particular items. After reaching level 5, the player can choose a team, which allows them to use {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. As the player's level increases, their Pokémon are able to achieve a higher Combat Power as the player powers them up.<br /> <br /> ===Teams===<br /> [[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The team leaders Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]<br /> {{main|Team (GO)}}<br /> After the player reaches level 5, they can choose a team by tapping a Gym. There are three teams: the yellow Team Instinct led by Spark, the blue Team Mystic led by Blanche, and the red Team Valor led by Candela.<br /> <br /> Pokémon Appraisal, added in version 0.35.0 (labelled version 1.5.0 on the iOS App Store), has the chosen team's leader detail a Pokémon's {{IV}}s much like a [[stats judge]] in the core series. They describe which of its three stats has the highest IVs, and how good its IVs are overall. They will also note if the Pokémon's height or weight is particularly far from the average listed in the Pokédex.<br /> <br /> Players may change their team by purchasing a [[Team Medallion]] in the Shop. After purchasing it, the player must wait 365 days before they may buy another one.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Emblem<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Team<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Color<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Mascot<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Leader<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Description<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Instinct emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Instinct<br /> | Yellow<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{OBP|Spark|GO}}<br /> | ''Hey! The name's Spark &amp;mdash; the leader of Team Instinct. Pokemon are creatures with excellent intuition. I bet the secret to their intuition is related to how they're hatched. Come and join my team! You never lose when you trust your instincts!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Mystic<br /> | Blue<br /> | {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | [[Blanche]]<br /> | ''I am Blanche, leader of Team Mystic. The wisdom of Pokemon is immeasurably deep. I am researching why it is that they evolve. With our calm analysis of every situation, we can't lose!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | [[File:Team Valor emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Valor<br /> | Red<br /> | {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | [[Candela]]<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; | ''I'm Candela &amp;mdash; Team Valor's leader! Pokemon are stronger than humans, and they're warmhearted, too! I'm researching ways to enhance Pokemon's natural power in the pursuit of true strength. There's no doubt that the Pokemon our team have trained at the strongest in battle! Are you ready?''<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Items===<br /> {{main|List of items (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO has a variety of items that are stored in the player's [[Bag]]. These items have many purposes, including [[caught Pokémon|capturing]], [[evolution|evolving]] and restoring Pokémon. Items are primarily obtained through spinning Photo Disks at [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. Upon reaching a new [[Trainer level]], the player will also receive a large amount of items. In later updates, players could also earn other rarer items from winning {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s or by completing [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]] tasks.<br /> <br /> A Bag may hold up to 350 items, but players can purchase more space for {{PCoin}}200, allowing for 50 more items, up to a maximum of 5,150. If the player tries to spin a PokéStop or open a Gift with a full Bag, the game will not allow them to do so unless there is at least one empty slot. Before participating in a {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}, players will be warned if their Bag is full, notifying them that prizes will not be rewarded afterwards. However, receiving items through other means, such as leveling up or winning raids, can bypass this limit and allow players to store more items past the capacity.<br /> <br /> ===Shop===<br /> {{main|PokéCoin}}<br /> In the Shop, the player can make two kinds of purchases. They can purchase PokéCoins using real money or they can purchase in-game items using PokéCoins. PokéCoins are the in-app currency used in Pokémon GO. There are two ways of obtaining PokéCoins: the {{OBP|Gym|GO}} Defender bonus or by purchasing them with real money.<br /> <br /> A number of the in-game items in the Shop can also be obtained by playing the game, but a few items are exclusive to the Shop: the Bag Upgrade, the Pokémon Storage Upgrade, and the Premium Raid Pass. The Shop also occasionally features limited-time &quot;Box&quot; deals (e.g., a Special Box) that include more than one kind of item.<br /> <br /> To obtain the Defender bonus, the player must assign a Pokémon to defend a Gym that currently has less than six defenders. Upon their Pokémon being knocked out, the player will receive a number of coins based on how long their Pokémon defended a Gym, one coin for every ten minutes, up to a maximum of {{PCoin}}50 for a collective eight hours and twenty minutes.<br /> <br /> ===Eggs===<br /> [[File:GO Egg 2 km.png|thumb|100px|A 2&amp;nbsp;km egg in Pokémon GO]]<br /> {{main|List of Eggs (GO)}}<br /> The player can obtain Eggs at [[PokéStop]]s, {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s, or as a possible [[Adventure Sync]] reward. An Egg will hatch after traveling a certain distance while the Egg is in an [[Egg Incubator]]. Five Egg distances are possible: 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, 7&amp;nbsp;km, 10&amp;nbsp;km, and 12&amp;nbsp;km. 7 km Eggs are exclusively obtained by opening [[Gift]]s, and 12 km Eggs are obtained by beating [[Team GO Rocket Leader]]s. 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, and 10&amp;nbsp;km eggs are obtained from Pokéstops and Gyms, but if a trainer walks enough in a week, they'll get an egg from Adventure Sync. This includes walking 25&amp;nbsp;km for a 5&amp;nbsp;km egg, or walking 50&amp;nbsp;km for a 10&amp;nbsp;km egg. The eggs from Adventure Sync have different Pokémon that can hatch from them. Each species has a set Egg distance and can only hatch from Eggs with this distance, but Egg distances have occasionally been changed.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Buddy===<br /> [[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]<br /> {{main|Buddy Pokémon}}<br /> By assigning a Buddy Pokémon, the player can receive additional Candies for that species of Pokémon as they walk. Depending on the species, the Buddy Pokémon will find 1 Candy every 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, or 20 km walked. The player can only have a single Buddy Pokémon at one time.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon require being walked a certain distance before it can evolve. For example, {{p|Feebas}} must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20 km before it can be evolved into {{p|Milotic}}.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon also require you to do certain things (other than walking) while they are your buddy to evolve.<br /> <br /> You can take pictures of your buddy and feed it to level it up to gain certain perks.<br /> <br /> ===Research tasks===<br /> There are four types of Research tasks in Pokémon GO: [[Field Research]], [[Special Research]], [[Timed Research]], and [[Collection Challenge]]s. Players can complete Research tasks to receive a variety of rewards, including items or encounters with a [[wild Pokémon]]. Wild Pokémon encountered from completing Research tasks will never [[escape|flee]] and have a minimum of 10 {{IV}}s (out of a maximum 15) per stat.<br /> <br /> Trainers can unlock Field Research tasks by spinning [[PokéStop]]s and can hold a maximum of three tasks at once. Each PokéStop has a specific Field Research task assigned to it once a day. Players can choose to discard a Field Research task to free up a slot. Completing a Field Research tasks earns the player a Stamp up to once a day. Once the player collects seven Stamps, a Research Breakthrough will be unlocked, which includes item rewards and an encounter with a rare, special Pokémon. AR Mapping Tasks can also be obtained as Field Research, and do not take up one of the three Field Research slots. Sponsored Field Research are obtained by spinning Sponsored [[PokéStop]]s.<br /> <br /> [[Special Research]] tasks generally take longer to complete than Field Research. Unlike Field Research, Special Research tasks are finite and unlocked through specific events. A Special Research is usually several sets of three Research tasks that must be completed sequentially before unlocking the next set. Upon completing all Special Research sets, the player will have the chance to encounter a rare, special Pokémon. So far, Special Research is the only way to obtain {{p|Mew}} (and its [[Shiny]] variant), {{p|Celebi}} (and its Shiny variant), {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Shaymin}} (in its Land and Sky form), {{p|Victini}}, Aria Form {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Hoopa}} Confined, {{p|Zarude}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, and other rare or exclusive Pokémon.<br /> <br /> [[Timed Research]] tasks are only available during events. Unlike Field and Special research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. Much like Special Research, they often have pages and multiple tasks per page. They recently have come with new seasons of [[GO Battle League]], and often Pokémon GO has partnerships with companies, and Timed Research is available with codes for customers of the company.<br /> <br /> [[Collection Challenge]]s. Like Timed Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. When a Collection Challenge is completed, it adds to the &quot;Elite Collector&quot; Medal. Collection Challenges sometimes comes in the form of redeemable codes. They involve catching, evolving, or trading specific Pokémon. Usually, the objective is to just catch the normal Pokémon specified, but sometimes they also require trading, or evolving Pokémon, or catching the Pokémon in their Shadow or Costume form.<br /> <br /> ===Team GO Rocket===<br /> [[File:GO Rocket PokéStop.png|160px|thumb|A PokéStop invaded by Team GO Rocket]]<br /> {{main|Team GO Rocket}}<br /> Team GO Rocket is a [[villainous team]] whose goal is to take over [[PokéStop]]s for their items and resources. Team GO Rocket Grunts are occasionally stationed to invade a PokéStop, and they come to you in a hot air balloon, where they will challenge players to battle if they interact with the PokéStop. Team GO Rocket Grunts battle using Shadow Pokémon and will abandon one of their Pokémon upon being defeated. Players will have a chance to capture the abandoned Shadow Pokémon, which can then be purified using Candy and Stardust.<br /> <br /> ===Mega Evolution===<br /> {{main|Mega Evolution (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Mega Evolutions also exist in Pokémon Go, currently 25 Mega Evolutions are available in GO. Mega Evolution is achieved by using [[Mega Energy]]. Mega Energy has a limit of 2000 per Pokémon in a trainer's inventory, it is a resource similar to Candy. Shadow Pokémon are unable to Mega Evolve, when a Pokémon is Mega Evolved, it lasts for a period of 8 hours. Once this period is over it starts a countdown for the Pokémon's rest period. When the rest period is over, the Pokémon can Mega Evolve with no Mega Energy cost. There are different levels for mega evolved Pokémon, levels are advanced by Mega Evolving the Pokémon multiple times. The higher the level, the shorter the rest period, and the more the Mega Bonuses do.<br /> <br /> When a Pokémon is mega evolved, you will get bonus candy, stardust, and an increased chance for XL Candy when catching Pokémon that share a type with the Mega Evolved Pokémon.<br /> <br /> Mega Evolution was originally released in Pokémon Go on August 27th, 2020, this started with the Mega Evolutions for {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Beedrill}}.<br /> On April 20th, 2022, the Mega system was overhauled into the current system. This started the &quot;A Mega Moment&quot; event, along with the release of Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}<br /> <br /> [[Mega Energy]] is obtained by winning Mega Raids, winning Mega Legendary Raids, or by completing research during events.<br /> <br /> ===Medals===<br /> {{main|List of medals (GO)}}<br /> The game has challenges that award [[Medal#Pokémon GO|medals]] upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile. Some medals unlock [[Style (GO)|clothing items]], allowing players to purchase them using PokéCoins. Medals awarded for catching Pokémon of a specific type slightly increase the capture rate of Pokémon of that type.<br /> <br /> ===Daily bonuses===<br /> Daily bonuses give the player extra rewards the first time they perform certain actions each day (local time). They were added to Pokémon GO in version 0.45.0 (labelled 1.15.0 on the {{wp|App Store (iOS)|iOS App Store}}), which was released on November 7, 2016.<br /> <br /> The first Pokémon the player catches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and 600 {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}. If the player catches a Pokémon every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and 3000 Stardust.<br /> <br /> The first [[PokéStop]] or {{OBP|Gym|GO}} the player searches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and extra items. If the player searches PokéStops or Gyms every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and even more items. The 7-day streak bonus is guaranteed to give the player an [[Evolution item]] (such as a [[King's Rock]]).<br /> <br /> ===Available Pokémon===<br /> {{main|List of Pokémon by availability (GO)}}<br /> For a list of Pokémon available in Pokémon GO, see [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]].<br /> <br /> ==Events==<br /> {{main|List of events (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO features a variety of both local and global events throughout the year, which often feature increased {{pkmn2|wild}} spawns of thematic Pokémon, bonuses for certain in-game activities, and new releases of [[Shiny Pokémon]].<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> Some of the music in Pokémon GO was composed by [[Junichi Masuda]]. The music, as well as the sound effects, can be turned off in the [[options#Pokémon GO|settings]] of the app.<br /> <br /> ==Version history==<br /> {{main|Pokémon GO/Version history}}<br /> For a full history of all content released in Pokémon GO, please see [[Pokémon GO/Version history]].<br /> <br /> ==Compatibility==<br /> Pokémon GO requires an internet connection ({{wp|Wi-Fi}}, {{wp|3G}} or {{wp|4G}}) and GPS and location services. According to the official support site, the game can be played on:&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/92-supported-devices Supported Devices — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Android devices: {{wp|Android Nougat|Android 7}} (2016) and newer ({{wp|Rooting (Android OS)|rooted}} devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)<br /> ** {{wp|Android KitKat|Android 4.4}} (2013) support was available until July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1771-discontinued-support-for-android-4-kitkat Discontinued Support for Android 4 KitKat — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Lollipop|Android 5}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/2697-discontinued-support-for-android-5-ios-10-11-and-iphone-5s-6 Discontinued Support for Android 5, iOS 10/11, and iPhone 5s/6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Marshmallow|Android 6}} (2015) support was available until June 13, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3455-discontinued-support-for-android-6/ Discontinued Support for Android 6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * iOS devices: {{wp|iPhone 6S}} (2015) and newer, {{wp|iOS 14}} (2020) and newer ({{wp|iOS jailbreaking|jailbroken}} devices are not supported)<br /> ** {{wp|iPad 2}} (2011), {{wp|iPad (3rd generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPhone 5}} (2012), {{wp|iPad (4th generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPad Mini (1st generation)|iPad Mini}} (2012), and {{wp|iPhone 5C}} (2013) support was available until February 28, 2018.&lt;ref&gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911194054/https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115016003208-Discontinued-support-for-certain-Apple-devices-from-2013-and-older- Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older – Pokémon GO (Archived)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iPhone 5S}} (2013) and {{wp|iPhone 6}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 10}} (2016) support was available from September 13, 2016 to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Apple Watch}} (2015) support was available from December 22, 2016 to July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1812-discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued Support for Apple Watch — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 11}} (2017) support was available from September 19, 2017 to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 12}} (2018) support was available from September 17, 2018 to November 30, 2021.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3179-discontinued-support-for-ios-12 Discontinued Support for iOS 12 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 13}} (2019) support was available from September 19, 2019 to July 12, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3522-discontinued-support-for-ios-13/ Discontinued Support for iOS 13 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> However, the game is also playable on some iOS and Android devices that are not officially supported.<br /> <br /> ==Connectivity==<br /> Pokémon GO originally had no connectivity with other Pokémon games. However, [[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that the developers planned to add connectivity with the next entry in the [[core series]] Pokémon games.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/qqbsdqjgj-k?t=29m16s Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20160715175300/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-from-the-pokemon-go-announcement/ News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] is the first game to allow the player to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to a core series title. Only the [[Generation I|first 151]] Pokémon (including [[Regional form|Alolan forms]]), {{p|Meltan}}, and its [[Evolution|evolved form]], {{p|Melmetal}}, can be transferred. Upon transferring Pokémon to a Let's Go! game or Pokémon HOME for the first time, the player will receive the [[Mystery Box]] in Pokémon GO, which is used to spawn wild Meltan.<br /> <br /> On November 10, 2020, the [[GO Transporter]] was made available to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to [[Pokémon HOME]]. Each Pokémon costs a certain amount of GO Transporter Energy to transfer to HOME, depending on its {{stat|CP}} and whether it is {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or {{pkmn2|Mythical}}. The GO Transporter passively recharges Energy, but the player can spend [[PokéCoin]]s to fully recharge the GO Transporter instantly. Pokémon transferred to HOME via the GO Transporter can be sent to {{g|Sword and Shield}} but not Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. After the first transfer, the player will receive a [[Melmetal]] that can [[Gigantamax]] in Pokémon HOME.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/ZZopswCf2oE Introducing Gigantamax Melmetal, the Steel-type Pokémon! (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Any Shiny Pokémon originating from GO, when transferred to {{g|Sword and Shield}}, will have square sparkles instead of star sparkles, regardless of its [[personality value]].<br /> <br /> ==Partnerships==<br /> {{incomplete|section|Partnerships in Japan, Big Heritage partnership, Baskin Robins}}<br /> <br /> Due to the popularity of Pokémon GO, the game has partnered with several other companies to offer special promotions. These partnerships often involve sponsored locations, wherein stores affiliated with the partner company become [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with {{wp|Ayala Malls}}, {{wp|Puregold}}, {{wp|Robinsons Malls}}, and {{wp|SM Supermalls}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/205489/globe-telecom-enhances-the-pokemon-go-experience-for-ph-gamers Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers]&lt;/ref&gt; The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).&lt;ref&gt;[https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/sponsor-dropped-out-of-pokemon-go/ Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack}} stores in the United States became PokéStops and Gyms. Sprint locations also feature in-store charging stations to allow Pokémon GO players to charge their devices. Players could also find small Level 10, 20, 30, or 40 iron-on patches at Sprint store Gyms. During the fourth year, the partnership ended.<br /> <br /> The day after the Sprint partnership began, a {{wp|Starbucks}} partnership in the United States began as well. 7,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States have been made into PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, Starbucks sold a special-edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino as part of this partnership; the Pokémon GO Frappuccino starts with a Vanilla Bean {{wp|Frappuccino}} blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India became PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's &quot;Happy New Year&quot; offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers.<br /> <br /> ==Development==<br /> The game was conceived by John Hanke after the development of Niantic's Ingress. It was decided that a game based on Pokémon would be a good choice, due to its focus on collecting the titular creatures. Hanke brought the idea to the Pokémon Company and talked with Mr. Isihara. Development began. Junichi Masuda worked with Niantic on the game's development.&lt;ref&gt;''Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon''&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> An Ingress Report released on September 10, 2015, the day of the game's announcement, stated that a closed beta would occur during Northern Hemisphere winter 2015 and that the game would be released in early 2016.&lt;ref name=&quot;IngressReport&quot;&gt;[https://youtu.be/HMsM1nzWiYw?t=2m22s INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015]&lt;/ref&gt; However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/0noAj Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/01/160108_at01.html 『Pokémon GO』のベータテストについて ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Field tests were held in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States prior to the game's public release. Selected applicants were given the opportunity to test the game.<br /> * Japan: held from March 29 to June 30, 2016, announced on March 3, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/5731W Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest/ Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-au-nz/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-us/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> A session at the {{wp|Game Developers Conference}} featuring the game [[n:Pokémon GO to be discussed at Game Developers Conference|was intended to be held]] by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2016, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/03/03/pokemon-go-gdc-presentation-canceled.aspx Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Release==<br /> Unlike previous Pokémon games for mobile devices, Pokémon GO was released on a staggered schedule, releasing initially to only to a few select countries. After its initial release on July 6, 2016, additional releases [[n:Niantic puts Pokémon GO's international rollout on hold|were put on hold]] due to server issues, but resumed on July 13, 2016, with the app's [[n:Pokémon GO now available in Germany|release in Germany]]. France was supposed to receive the app alongside other European countries, but the official release in the country was postponed due to the {{wp|2016 Nice truck attack}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://fr.ign.com/pokemon-go-iphone/15934/news/pokemon-go-the-pokemon-company-confirme-le-report-francais Pokémon GO : The Pokémon Company confirme le report français]&lt;/ref&gt; The release in {{pmin|Brazil}} was only a couple of days prior to the beginning of the {{wp|2016 Summer Olympics}} in Rio de Janeiro.<br /> <br /> So far, Pokémon GO has been released in all countries with access to the iOS App Store, Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store, except for {{pmin|Ukraine}}, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, {{pmin|the Arab world|Saudi Arabia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Yemen}}, Myanmar, {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Tunisia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Algeria}}, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Zimbabwe.<br /> <br /> On March 10, 2022, the game was removed and deactivated in Russia and Belarus due to the {{wp|2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine}}.&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1502120716665118725 @NianticLabs on Twitter]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy expandable&quot; 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| July 16, 2016<br /> | Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, Greenland, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Latvia, Liechtenstein, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, Malta, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 17, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Canada}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 19, 2016<br /> | Puerto Rico<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 22, 2016<br /> | Japan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 24, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|France}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 25, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 3, 2016<br /> | Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Bolivia}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Costa Rica}}, Dominica, {{pmin|Latin America|Dominican Republic}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|Latin America|El Salvador}}, Grenada, {{pmin|Latin America|Guatemala}}, Guyana, Haiti, {{pmin|Latin America|Honduras}}, Jamaica, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, Montserrat, {{pmin|Latin America|Nicaragua}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Paraguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, {{pmin|Latin America|Uruguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 5, 2016&lt;br&gt;August 6, 2016<br /> | Aruba, Brunei, Cambodia, Curaçao, Fiji, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, Laos, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, Turks and Caicos Islands, {{pmin|Vietnam}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | September 30, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Albania}}, Bosnia and Herzegovina, {{pmin|Greater China|Macau}}, {{pmin|North Macedonia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 1, 2016<br /> | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 4, 2016&lt;br&gt;October 5, 2016<br /> | Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, Eswatini, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, {{pmin|the Arab World|Morocco}}, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | November 18, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the Arab world|Bahrain}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Jordan}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Lebanon}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | December 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|South Asia|Bangladesh}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Bhutan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Nepal}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Sri Lanka}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | January 24, 2017<br /> | {{pmin|South Korea}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | September 11, 2018<br /> | {{pmin|Russia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | June 3, 2021<br /> | {{pmin|Turkey}}<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> &lt;gallery&gt;<br /> Pokémon GO icon.png|Icon<br /> Pokémon GO Beyond icon.png|GO Beyond Icon<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Load screen===<br /> {| class=&quot;roundy collapsible&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Image<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Dates<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Theme<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen.png|60px]]<br /> | July 6 - October 26, 2016<br /> | Original<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 2.png|60px]]<br /> | October 26 - December 12, 2016<br /> | Halloween 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 3.png|60px]]<br /> | December 12 - 30, 2016<br /> | Christmas 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 4.png|60px]]<br /> | December 30, 2016 - April 7, 2017<br /> | New Year 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 5.png|60px]]<br /> | April 7 - June 21, 2017<br /> | Summer (Johto) 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 6.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 20, 2017<br /> | Raid Battle 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 7.png|60px]]<br /> | October 20 - November 2017<br /> | Halloween 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 8.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2017 - January 2018<br /> | Christmas 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 9.png|60px]]<br /> | January - March 28, 2018<br /> | New Year 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 10.png|60px]]<br /> | March 28 - June 19, 2018<br /> | Research &amp; Mew Screen 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 11.png|60px]]<br /> | June 19 - December 7, 2018<br /> | Summer 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 12.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2018 - January 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;February 14 - 23, 2019<br /> | Trainer Battle League<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 13.png|60px]]<br /> | January 2 - February 14, 2019<br /> | New Year 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 14.png|60px]]<br /> | February 23 - June 21, 2019<br /> | GO Snapshot 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 15.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 2, 2019<br /> | Summer 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 16.png|60px]]<br /> | October 2 - December 16, 2019<br /> | [[Team GO Rocket]]<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 17.png|60px]]<br /> | December 16, 2019 - January 2020&lt;br&gt;February 3 - March 25, 2020<br /> | Christmas 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 18.png|60px]]<br /> | January - February 3, 2020<br /> | New Year 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 19.png|60px]]<br /> | March 25, 2020 - July 10, 2020<br /> | Spring 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 20.png|60px]]<br /> | July 10, 2020 - October 29, 2020<br /> | GO Fest 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 21.png|60px]]<br /> | October 29, 2020 - December 1, 2020<br /> | Halloween 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 22.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021<br /> | Christmas 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 23.png|60px]]<br /> | January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021<br /> | New Year 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 24.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2021 - June 11, 2021<br /> | Spring 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 25.png|60px]]<br /> | June 11, 2021 - July 17, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 26.png|60px]]<br /> | July 17, 2021 - September 1, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021 Hoopa<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 27.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021<br /> | Autumn 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 28.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021&lt;br&gt;February 2, 2022 - March 1, 2022<br /> | Winter 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 29.png|60px]]<br /> | December 31, 2021 - February 2, 2022<br /> | New Year 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 30.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022<br /> | Spring 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 31.png|60px]]<br /> | June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022<br /> | GO Fest 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 32.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022<br /> | Autumn 2022<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * Pokémon GO has been banned in Iran&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36989526 Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security' | BBC]&lt;/ref&gt; and {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/01/10/pokemon-go-isnt-coming-to-china-any-time-soon Pokémon Go banned by China authorities over 'safety' and 'security' | Forbes]&lt;/ref&gt; due to security concerns. However, some Iranians are still playing the game publicly regardless.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iranians-hunt-pokemon-despite-ban-071914210.html Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban | Yahoo]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * On April 1, 2014, over two years before the release of Pokémon GO, Google released a minigame inside of Google Maps to catch Pokémon in celebration of April Fools' Day. On the same day, Google also released a companion YouTube video&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]&lt;/ref&gt; advertising the position of [[Pokémon Master]] at the company.<br /> * In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], starting from v1.1.0, [[Shiny Pokémon]] transferred from Pokémon GO will always use square sparkles, regardless of [[personality value]].<br /> * This is the first Pokémon game to use the {{wp|Unity (game engine)|Unity}} engine.<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{langtable|color={{night color}}|bordercolor={{blue color light}}|textcolor=fff<br /> |ja={{tt|Pokémon|ポケモン}} GO<br /> |zh_yue={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |zh_cmn={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |fr=Pokémon GO<br /> |de=Pokémon GO<br /> |it=Pokémon GO<br /> |ko={{tt|Pokémon|포켓몬}} GO<br /> |pt_br=Pokémon GO<br /> |pt_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |ru=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_la=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |th=โปเกมอนโก ''Pokémon GO''<br /> |tr=Pokémon GO<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by base stats (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of moves (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)]]<br /> * [[Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]]<br /> * {{Appendix|Pokémon GO Player's Guide}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> '''Official Websites'''<br /> * [http://www.pokemongo.com/ Offical website]<br /> ** [https://www.pokemongo.jp/ Offical website (JP)]<br /> * [https://pokemongolive.com/ Niantic Pokemon GO Live website]<br /> <br /> '''Social Media'''<br /> * [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/ Offical Facebook page]<br /> * [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp Offical Twitter account]<br /> * [https://www.instagram.com/pokemongoapp/ Offical Instagram account]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/c/pokemongo Offical YouTube channel]<br /> <br /> '''Videos'''<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sj2iQyBTQs Official teaser]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtDeeXtMZM Official trailer]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlX77BKLyY Pokémon GO announcement press conference]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{Other games}}&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Project Games notice}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Pokémon GO|*]]<br /> [[Category:Mobile games]]<br /> [[Category:Unity games]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[es:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[fr:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[it:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[ja:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[zh:Pokémon GO]]</div>

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<p>FireDragons52: /* Capturing */</p> <hr /> <div>{{samename|song|Pokémon Go! (song)}}<br /> {{samename|[[TCG]] expansion|Pokémon GO (TCG)}}<br /> {{incomplete|needs=Details on [https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000268888-Pokémon-GO-on-Apple-Watch Pokémon GO for Apple Watch]}}<br /> {{Infobox game|colorscheme=night|bordercolorscheme=blue<br /> |name={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |jname={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |boxart=Pokemon Go Logo.png<br /> |size=200px<br /> |caption=Pokémon GO logo<br /> |category=Real-world adventure&lt;br&gt;{{wp|Location-based game}}<br /> |players=1+<br /> |link_method=N/A<br /> |platform={{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}<br /> |gen_series=[[Generation VI]] - {{gen|IX}} [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin off]]<br /> |release_date_ja=March 29, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 22, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_na=May 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_au=April 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_eu=July 13, 2016<br /> |release_date_kr=January 24, 2017<br /> |release_date_hk=July 25, 2016<br /> |release_date_tw=August 6, 2016<br /> |publisher=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |developer=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |cero=A<br /> |esrb=E<br /> |pegi=3<br /> |acb=PG<br /> |grb=3<br /> |website_ja=[http://www.pokemongo.jp/ Official site (TPC)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/ja/ Official site (Niantic)]<br /> |website_en=[http://www.pokemongo.com/ Official site (TPCi)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/en/ Official site (Niantic)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-go/ Pokémon.com]<br /> }}<br /> {{bulbanews|game}}<br /> {{StrategyWiki}}<br /> '''Pokémon GO''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|Pokémon GO|ポケモン　ゴー}}}}''') is a multiplayer, location-based, {{wp|augmented reality}} Pokémon game for {{wp|iOS}} and {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}. The game results from a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company]], [[Nintendo]], and [[Niantic]], Inc., and is {{wp|Freemium|free to download}} with in-app purchases. It was released in most markets with access to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store on a staggered schedule starting on July 6, 2016. The game became available on the Samsung Galaxy Store for Samsung devices running on Android on May 11, 2019&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1126967087736467457?s=20 Announcement of game availability on Galaxy Store]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> The game was announced at the [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon GO Press Conference]] in Japan on September 10, 2015. Field tests for Pokémon GO were held from March 29, 2016 through June 30, 2016.<br /> <br /> The game is compatible with the [[Pokémon GO Plus]] and the [[Poké Ball Plus]], {{wp|Bluetooth}} devices that allow players to enjoy elements of the game without looking at their phone. Compatibility with the {{wp|Apple Watch}} was added in an update on December 22, 2016, but was later dropped on July 1, 2019 with the addition of Adventure Sync.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?p=web&amp;s=top-articles&amp;f=discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued support for Apple Watch]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Blurb==<br /> &lt;i&gt;Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet Earth!<br /> <br /> Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world. You’ll join one of three teams and battle for the prestige and ownership of Gyms with your Pokémon at your side.<br /> <br /> Pokémon are out there, and you need to find them. As you walk around a neighborhood, your smartphone will vibrate when there’s a Pokémon nearby. Take aim and throw a Poké Ball… You’ll have to stay alert, or it might get away!<br /> <br /> Search far and wide for Pokémon and items<br /> <br /> Certain Pokémon appear near their native environment—look for Water-type Pokémon by lakes and oceans. Visit PokéStops, found at interesting places like museums, art installations, historical markers, and monuments, to stock up on Poké Balls and helpful items.<br /> <br /> Catching, hatching, evolving, and more<br /> <br /> As you level up, you’ll be able to catch more-powerful Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. You can add to your collection by hatching Pokémon Eggs based on the distances you walk. Help your Pokémon evolve by catching many of the same kind.<br /> <br /> Take on Gym battles and defend your Gym<br /> <br /> As your Charmander evolves to Charmeleon and then Charizard, you can battle together to defeat a Gym and assign your Pokémon to defend it against all comers.<br /> <br /> It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await!<br /> <br /> Note: This app is free-to-play and is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.&lt;/i&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Gameplay==<br /> [[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]]<br /> Pokémon GO has mechanics much different from those of the core series games. The player is assisted by [[Professor Willow]] throughout the game. Players can login using a [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], Google, or Facebook account, which can be linked together for logging in.<br /> <br /> The game can be played as an {{wp|augmented reality}} (AR) game, so that in wild encounters and battles the Pokémon appear to be in the real world when looking at the smart device's screen. However, it is also possible to disable this functionality, which saves battery power and is necessary on some devices which do not support AR.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Candy|GO}} and {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} are two forms of currency central to Pokémon GO. Each Pokémon's evolutionary family uses a specific type of Candy to [[Power Up]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. Stardust is required in addition to Candy to Power Up; unlike Candy, Stardust is not specific to any species of Pokémon. Candy and Stardust are most commonly earned by catching and hatching Pokémon. If a player [[released Pokémon|transfers]] a Pokémon to Professor Willow, then one Candy for that Pokémon will be awarded.<br /> <br /> Players can also challenge each other in {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s or challenge the Team leaders [[Candela]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, and [[Blanche]] in Battle Training.<br /> <br /> Players can customize their [[Style (GO)|appearance]], such as clothing and accessories, which can be shown to other players. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s collect XP from performing various actions, such as catching Pokémon, which allows them to increase their Trainer [[level]]. Leveling up rewards the player with items, and some levels unlock features of the game. Wild Pokémon encountered by Trainers at higher levels are more likely to have higher CP. The maximum number of times an individual Pokémon can be [[Power Up|Powered Up]] increases with the Trainer's level.<br /> <br /> ===Capturing===<br /> : ''See also: [[Catch rate (GO)]]''<br /> In the game, [[wild Pokémon]] appear on a map of the real world (based on the crowdsourced OpenStreetMap project)&lt;ref&gt;[https://allgamers.com/article/3496/niantic-switches-to-openstreetmap-in-pokeacutemon-go Niantic Switches to OpenStreetMap in Pokémon GO]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2018/04/01/tips-pokemon-go-2/ Recommendations for new (Pokémon GO) mappers by community members]&lt;/ref&gt;, with the player moving in the game by traveling in the real world. When a Pokémon is nearby, the player's phone vibrates. The player can encounter a nearby Pokémon by tapping it in the Map View. Different kinds of Pokémon will appear in different environments; for example, {{type|Water}} Pokémon are more common near water. [[Weather]] also affects which Pokémon are common.<br /> <br /> In a wild encounter, the player attempts to capture a wild Pokémon in a [[Poké Ball]] before it runs away. Unlike in the [[core series]] games, these encounters do not involve battle. At higher levels, the player can use various Berries to make wild Pokémon easier to catch or use more powerful Poké Balls like [[Great Ball]]s and [[Ultra Ball]]s. While holding a press on a Poké Ball, a ring will appear around the Pokémon. This ring shrinks over time; once it reaches its smallest size it immediately returns to full size and the cycle repeats. If the Poké Ball thrown strikes the Pokémon after passing through the ring, it will grant a bonus to catch rate depending on the size of the ring, denoted as Nice/Great/Excellent throws. Throwing a curve ball by spinning the ball before throwing it also increases your chances of catching the Pokémon.<br /> <br /> In other special encounters, [[Premier Ball]]s and [[Beast Ball]]s are used. This includes raids, research, and shadow Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ===Locations===<br /> There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. PokéStops and Gyms exist at are pre-defined real-world locations that the player must be within range of to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they have shown up in the Map.)<br /> <br /> A PokéStop allows players to obtain items and Eggs by tapping on it then spinning the blue Photo Disc (swiping left / right across it). The Photo Disc then changes color to purple, and has a cooldown time of 5 minutes before it can be spun again. Pokémon often spawn close to PokéStops, sometimes in large clusters known as a [[Nest]]. Lures can be attached to PokéStops to attract certain Pokémon to them.<br /> <br /> Gyms appear much larger on the map, with its color matching the team currently in control of it. Players can battle to weaken those belonging to opposing teams. Players from any team can claim items from a gym's Photo Disc, the same as with a PokéStop. The player will be given a Gym Badge for each Gym the first time they interact with it: Badges can be leveled up to bronze, silver, and gold, with each level causing the Gym to give out a higher number of items when spun.<br /> <br /> A Gym can only be controlled by one team at a time, with its color matching the team currently in possession.<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by the player's team, they can add one of their own Pokémon to defend it (if there are not already six Pokémon in the Gym), which will earn the player 1 [[PokéCoin]] every 10 minutes, up to a maximum of 50 coins. A player can also feed Berries to any Pokémon in the Gym, which will increase the Pokémon's motivation and earn the player Stardust (and possibly Candy).<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by a rival team, the player can battle it to decrease each defending Pokémon's motivation; when a Pokémon's motivation reaches zero, it will be knocked out of the Gym. When all defending Pokémon have been defeated, the team loses control of the Gym, allowing the player to reclaim it as their own.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s may sometimes take place at a Gym, where several players can work together to battle against a wild Pokémon much stronger than normal. The Pokémon currently in the Raid is highlighted above the Gym, as well as its level. Winning a Raid Battle allows the involved players to attempt to catch the raid Pokémon, now with much reduced CP and possibly different attacks.<br /> <br /> PokéStops are much more common than Gyms, but depending on where a player lives, they may be very common or very sparse. Locations tend to be more common in urban areas due to a higher population density, resulting in more players in those areas. If there are no nearby PokéStops, the player can only obtain Poké Balls by leveling up or purchasing them with PokéCoins; if there are no nearby Gyms, the player can only obtain PokéCoins by purchasing them with real currency.<br /> <br /> The locations of PokéStops and Gyms are based on a selection of portals from the Niantic game {{wp|Ingress (video game)|Ingress}}. Until 2015, Ingress players (agents) could submit proposals for portals which subsequently had to be approved by Niantic. From 2017 onward, Ingress agents can submit new portals through Operation Portal Recon (OPR) that would be reviewed and approved by their OPR peers. Starting in September 2017, a PokéStop submission system started beta test for level 40 trainers located in Brazil and South Korea. As of September 2017 the portal or PokéStop submissions are still reviewed by agents participating in OPR for final approval, although Niantic has announced that the system will be expanded to Pokémon GO trainers.<br /> <br /> With Pokémon Go's update, you can now scan PokéStops to level them up and get bonus items from them. Eventually, the time runs out and the PokéStop no longer gives extra items, however it still retains it's level. PokéStops have a max level of fifty and the length of the bonus and the amount of extra items you get increases with each level.<br /> <br /> ===Battles===<br /> Battles in Pokémon GO, in contrast to the core series games, are not turn based and instead rely participants to continuously cast attacks to deal damage. While Pokémon GO uses the same [[Type#In Pokémon GO|type effectiveness]] chart as the core series since [[Generation VI]], it uses different multipliers and a [[Damage#Pokémon GO|different formula to calculate damage]]. There are two types of battle mechanics in Pokémon GO: one for {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s and {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s (against an AI) and the other for {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s (against another player or [[Team GO Rocket]]). The two modes have different stats for each move and use different sets of damage modifiers. For Trainer Battles, the player can battle the Team Leaders [[Blanche]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, or [[Candela]] to practice against an AI. For unspecified reasons, {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Shedinja}} are unusable in Trainer Battles.<br /> <br /> ===Moves===<br /> :''See also: [[List of moves (GO)]]''<br /> Unlike in the core series, Pokémon normally only have two [[Move#In Pokémon GO|moves]]: one Fast Attack and one Charged Attack. In both types of battles, Fast Attacks can be cast at any time, and the user gains {{OBP|energy|GO}} each cast. Charged Attacks are generally much stronger moves that cost energy to use. A Pokémon's moves are randomly assigned and can only be changed by using a [[TM#Pokémon GO|TM]] to learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack, at random, by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. [[Evolution|Evolving]] a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves (there are some exceptions).<br /> <br /> ===Trainer level===<br /> {{main|Trainer level}}<br /> In Pokémon GO, the player earns experience (abbreviated XP), rather than the Pokémon. As the player gains experience they gain levels. Leveling up awards the player with items, and certain levels unlock particular items. After reaching level 5, the player can choose a team, which allows them to use {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. As the player's level increases, their Pokémon are able to achieve a higher Combat Power as the player powers them up.<br /> <br /> ===Teams===<br /> [[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The team leaders Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]<br /> {{main|Team (GO)}}<br /> After the player reaches level 5, they can choose a team by tapping a Gym. There are three teams: the yellow Team Instinct led by Spark, the blue Team Mystic led by Blanche, and the red Team Valor led by Candela.<br /> <br /> Pokémon Appraisal, added in version 0.35.0 (labelled version 1.5.0 on the iOS App Store), has the chosen team's leader detail a Pokémon's {{IV}}s much like a [[stats judge]] in the core series. They describe which of its three stats has the highest IVs, and how good its IVs are overall. They will also note if the Pokémon's height or weight is particularly far from the average listed in the Pokédex.<br /> <br /> Players may change their team by purchasing a [[Team Medallion]] in the Shop. After purchasing it, the player must wait 365 days before they may buy another one.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Emblem<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Team<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Color<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Mascot<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Leader<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Description<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Instinct emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Instinct<br /> | Yellow<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{OBP|Spark|GO}}<br /> | ''Hey! The name's Spark &amp;mdash; the leader of Team Instinct. Pokemon are creatures with excellent intuition. I bet the secret to their intuition is related to how they're hatched. Come and join my team! You never lose when you trust your instincts!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Mystic<br /> | Blue<br /> | {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | [[Blanche]]<br /> | ''I am Blanche, leader of Team Mystic. The wisdom of Pokemon is immeasurably deep. I am researching why it is that they evolve. With our calm analysis of every situation, we can't lose!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | [[File:Team Valor emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Valor<br /> | Red<br /> | {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | [[Candela]]<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; | ''I'm Candela &amp;mdash; Team Valor's leader! Pokemon are stronger than humans, and they're warmhearted, too! I'm researching ways to enhance Pokemon's natural power in the pursuit of true strength. There's no doubt that the Pokemon our team have trained at the strongest in battle! Are you ready?''<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Items===<br /> {{main|List of items (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO has a variety of items that are stored in the player's [[Bag]]. These items have many purposes, including [[caught Pokémon|capturing]], [[evolution|evolving]] and restoring Pokémon. Items are primarily obtained through spinning Photo Disks at [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. Upon reaching a new [[Trainer level]], the player will also receive a large amount of items. In later updates, players could also earn other rarer items from winning {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s or by completing [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]] tasks.<br /> <br /> A Bag may hold up to 350 items, but players can purchase more space for {{PCoin}}200, allowing for 50 more items, up to a maximum of 5,150. If the player tries to spin a PokéStop or open a Gift with a full Bag, the game will not allow them to do so unless there is at least one empty slot. Before participating in a {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}, players will be warned if their Bag is full, notifying them that prizes will not be rewarded afterwards. However, receiving items through other means, such as leveling up or winning raids, can bypass this limit and allow players to store more items past the capacity.<br /> <br /> ===Shop===<br /> {{main|PokéCoin}}<br /> In the Shop, the player can make two kinds of purchases. They can purchase PokéCoins using real money or they can purchase in-game items using PokéCoins. PokéCoins are the in-app currency used in Pokémon GO. There are two ways of obtaining PokéCoins: the {{OBP|Gym|GO}} Defender bonus or by purchasing them with real money.<br /> <br /> A number of the in-game items in the Shop can also be obtained by playing the game, but a few items are exclusive to the Shop: the Bag Upgrade, the Pokémon Storage Upgrade, and the Premium Raid Pass. The Shop also occasionally features limited-time &quot;Box&quot; deals (e.g., a Special Box) that include more than one kind of item.<br /> <br /> To obtain the Defender bonus, the player must assign a Pokémon to defend a Gym that currently has less than six defenders. Upon their Pokémon being knocked out, the player will receive a number of coins based on how long their Pokémon defended a Gym, one coin for every ten minutes, up to a maximum of {{PCoin}}50 for a collective eight hours and twenty minutes.<br /> <br /> ===Eggs===<br /> [[File:GO Egg 2 km.png|thumb|100px|A 2&amp;nbsp;km egg in Pokémon GO]]<br /> {{main|List of Eggs (GO)}}<br /> The player can obtain Eggs at [[PokéStop]]s, {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s, or as a possible [[Adventure Sync]] reward. An Egg will hatch after traveling a certain distance while the Egg is in an [[Egg Incubator]]. Five Egg distances are possible: 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, 7&amp;nbsp;km, 10&amp;nbsp;km, and 12&amp;nbsp;km. 7 km Eggs are exclusively obtained by opening [[Gift]]s, and 12 km Eggs are obtained by beating [[Team GO Rocket Leader]]s. 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, and 10&amp;nbsp;km eggs are obtained from Pokéstops and Gyms, but if a trainer walks enough in a week, they'll get an egg from Adventure Sync. This includes walking 25&amp;nbsp;km for a 5&amp;nbsp;km egg, or walking 50&amp;nbsp;km for a 10&amp;nbsp;km egg. The eggs from Adventure Sync have different Pokémon that can hatch from them. Each species has a set Egg distance and can only hatch from Eggs with this distance, but Egg distances have occasionally been changed.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Buddy===<br /> [[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]<br /> {{main|Buddy Pokémon}}<br /> By assigning a Buddy Pokémon, the player can receive additional Candies for that species of Pokémon as they walk. Depending on the species, the Buddy Pokémon will find 1 Candy every 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, or 20 km walked. The player can only have a single Buddy Pokémon at one time.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon require being walked a certain distance before it can evolve. For example, {{p|Feebas}} must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20 km before it can be evolved into {{p|Milotic}}.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon also require you to do certain things (other than walking) while they are your buddy to evolve.<br /> <br /> You can take pictures of your buddy and feed it to level it up to gain certain perks.<br /> <br /> ===Research tasks===<br /> There are four types of Research tasks in Pokémon GO: [[Field Research]], [[Special Research]], [[Timed Research]], and [[Collection Challenge]]s. Players can complete Research tasks to receive a variety of rewards, including items or encounters with a [[wild Pokémon]]. Wild Pokémon encountered from completing Research tasks will never [[escape|flee]] and have a minimum of 10 {{IV}}s (out of a maximum 15) per stat.<br /> <br /> Trainers can unlock Field Research tasks by spinning [[PokéStop]]s and can hold a maximum of three tasks at once. Each PokéStop has a specific Field Research task assigned to it once a day. Players can choose to discard a Field Research task to free up a slot. Completing a Field Research tasks earns the player a Stamp up to once a day. Once the player collects seven Stamps, a Research Breakthrough will be unlocked, which includes item rewards and an encounter with a rare, special Pokémon. AR Mapping Tasks can also be obtained as Field Research, and do not take up one of the three Field Research slots. Sponsored Field Research are obtained by spinning Sponsored [[PokéStop]]s.<br /> <br /> [[Special Research]] tasks generally take longer to complete than Field Research. Unlike Field Research, Special Research tasks are finite and unlocked through specific events. A Special Research is usually several sets of three Research tasks that must be completed sequentially before unlocking the next set. Upon completing all Special Research sets, the player will have the chance to encounter a rare, special Pokémon. So far, Special Research is the only way to obtain {{p|Mew}} (and its [[Shiny]] variant), {{p|Celebi}} (and its Shiny variant), {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Shaymin}} (in its Land and Sky form), {{p|Victini}}, Aria Form {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Hoopa}} Confined, {{p|Zarude}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, and other rare or exclusive Pokémon.<br /> <br /> [[Timed Research]] tasks are only available during events. Unlike Field and Special research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. Much like Special Research, they often have pages and multiple tasks per page. They recently have come with new seasons of [[GO Battle League]], and often Pokémon GO has partnerships with companies, and Timed Research is available with codes for customers of the company.<br /> <br /> [[Collection Challenge]]s. Like Timed Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. When a Collection Challenge is completed, it adds to the &quot;Elite Collector&quot; Medal. Collection Challenges sometimes comes in the form of redeemable codes. They involve catching, evolving, or trading specific Pokémon. Usually, the objective is to just catch the normal Pokémon specified, but sometimes they also require trading, or evolving Pokémon, or catching the Pokémon in their Shadow or Costume form.<br /> <br /> ===Team GO Rocket===<br /> [[File:GO Rocket PokéStop.png|160px|thumb|A PokéStop invaded by Team GO Rocket]]<br /> {{main|Team GO Rocket}}<br /> Team GO Rocket is a [[villainous team]] whose goal is to take over [[PokéStop]]s for their items and resources. Team GO Rocket Grunts are occasionally stationed to invade a PokéStop, and they come to you in a hot air balloon, where they will challenge players to battle if they interact with the PokéStop. Team GO Rocket Grunts battle using Shadow Pokémon and will abandon one of their Pokémon upon being defeated. Players will have a chance to capture the abandoned Shadow Pokémon, which can then be purified using Candy and Stardust.<br /> <br /> ===Mega Evolution===<br /> {{main|Mega Evolution (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Mega Evolutions also exist in Pokémon Go, currently 25 Mega Evolutions are available in GO. Mega Evolution is achieved by using [[Mega Energy]]. Mega Energy has a limit of 2000 per Pokémon in a trainer's inventory, it is a resource similar to Candy. Shadow Pokémon are unable to Mega Evolve, when a Pokémon is Mega Evolved, it lasts for a period of 8 hours. Once this period is over it starts a countdown for the Pokémon's rest period. When the rest period is over, the Pokémon can Mega Evolve with no Mega Energy cost. There are different levels for mega evolved Pokémon, levels are advanced by Mega Evolving the Pokémon multiple times. The higher the level, the shorter the rest period, and the more the Mega Bonuses do.<br /> <br /> When a Pokémon is mega evolved, you will get bonus candy, stardust, and an increased chance for XL Candy when catching Pokémon that share a type with the Mega Evolved Pokémon.<br /> <br /> Mega Evolution was originally released in Pokémon Go on August 27th, 2020, this started with the Mega Evolutions for {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Beedrill}}.<br /> On April 20th, 2022, the Mega system was overhauled into the current system. This started the &quot;A Mega Moment&quot; event, along with the release of Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}<br /> <br /> [[Mega Energy]] is obtained by winning Mega Raids, winning Mega Legendary Raids, or by completing research during events.<br /> <br /> ===Medals===<br /> {{main|List of medals (GO)}}<br /> The game has challenges that award [[Medal#Pokémon GO|medals]] upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile. Some medals unlock [[Style (GO)|clothing items]], allowing players to purchase them using PokéCoins. Medals awarded for catching Pokémon of a specific type slightly increase the capture rate of Pokémon of that type.<br /> <br /> ===Daily bonuses===<br /> Daily bonuses give the player extra rewards the first time they perform certain actions each day (local time). They were added to Pokémon GO in version 0.45.0 (labelled 1.15.0 on the {{wp|App Store (iOS)|iOS App Store}}), which was released on November 7, 2016.<br /> <br /> The first Pokémon the player catches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and 600 {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}. If the player catches a Pokémon every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and 3000 Stardust.<br /> <br /> The first [[PokéStop]] or {{OBP|Gym|GO}} the player searches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and extra items. If the player searches PokéStops or Gyms every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and even more items. The 7-day streak bonus is guaranteed to give the player an [[Evolution item]] (such as a [[King's Rock]]).<br /> <br /> ===Available Pokémon===<br /> {{main|List of Pokémon by availability (GO)}}<br /> For a list of Pokémon available in Pokémon GO, see [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]].<br /> <br /> ==Events==<br /> {{main|List of events (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO features a variety of both local and global events throughout the year, which often feature increased {{pkmn2|wild}} spawns of thematic Pokémon, bonuses for certain in-game activities, and new releases of [[Shiny Pokémon]].<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> Some of the music in Pokémon GO was composed by [[Junichi Masuda]]. The music, as well as the sound effects, can be turned off in the [[options#Pokémon GO|settings]] of the app.<br /> <br /> ==Version history==<br /> {{main|Pokémon GO/Version history}}<br /> For a full history of all content released in Pokémon GO, please see [[Pokémon GO/Version history]].<br /> <br /> ==Compatibility==<br /> Pokémon GO requires an internet connection ({{wp|Wi-Fi}}, {{wp|3G}} or {{wp|4G}}) and GPS and location services. According to the official support site, the game can be played on:&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/92-supported-devices Supported Devices — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Android devices: {{wp|Android Nougat|Android 7}} (2016) and newer ({{wp|Rooting (Android OS)|rooted}} devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)<br /> ** {{wp|Android KitKat|Android 4.4}} (2013) support was available until July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1771-discontinued-support-for-android-4-kitkat Discontinued Support for Android 4 KitKat — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Lollipop|Android 5}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/2697-discontinued-support-for-android-5-ios-10-11-and-iphone-5s-6 Discontinued Support for Android 5, iOS 10/11, and iPhone 5s/6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Marshmallow|Android 6}} (2015) support was available until June 13, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3455-discontinued-support-for-android-6/ Discontinued Support for Android 6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * iOS devices: {{wp|iPhone 6S}} (2015) and newer, {{wp|iOS 14}} (2020) and newer ({{wp|iOS jailbreaking|jailbroken}} devices are not supported)<br /> ** {{wp|iPad 2}} (2011), {{wp|iPad (3rd generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPhone 5}} (2012), {{wp|iPad (4th generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPad Mini (1st generation)|iPad Mini}} (2012), and {{wp|iPhone 5C}} (2013) support was available until February 28, 2018.&lt;ref&gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911194054/https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115016003208-Discontinued-support-for-certain-Apple-devices-from-2013-and-older- Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older – Pokémon GO (Archived)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iPhone 5S}} (2013) and {{wp|iPhone 6}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 10}} (2016) support was available from September 13, 2016 to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Apple Watch}} (2015) support was available from December 22, 2016 to July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1812-discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued Support for Apple Watch — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 11}} (2017) support was available from September 19, 2017 to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 12}} (2018) support was available from September 17, 2018 to November 30, 2021.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3179-discontinued-support-for-ios-12 Discontinued Support for iOS 12 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 13}} (2019) support was available from September 19, 2019 to July 12, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3522-discontinued-support-for-ios-13/ Discontinued Support for iOS 13 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> However, the game is also playable on some iOS and Android devices that are not officially supported.<br /> <br /> ==Connectivity==<br /> Pokémon GO originally had no connectivity with other Pokémon games. However, [[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that the developers planned to add connectivity with the next entry in the [[core series]] Pokémon games.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/qqbsdqjgj-k?t=29m16s Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20160715175300/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-from-the-pokemon-go-announcement/ News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] is the first game to allow the player to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to a core series title. Only the [[Generation I|first 151]] Pokémon (including [[Regional form|Alolan forms]]), {{p|Meltan}}, and its [[Evolution|evolved form]], {{p|Melmetal}}, can be transferred. Upon transferring Pokémon to a Let's Go! game or Pokémon HOME for the first time, the player will receive the [[Mystery Box]] in Pokémon GO, which is used to spawn wild Meltan.<br /> <br /> On November 10, 2020, the [[GO Transporter]] was made available to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to [[Pokémon HOME]]. Each Pokémon costs a certain amount of GO Transporter Energy to transfer to HOME, depending on its {{stat|CP}} and whether it is {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or {{pkmn2|Mythical}}. The GO Transporter passively recharges Energy, but the player can spend [[PokéCoin]]s to fully recharge the GO Transporter instantly. Pokémon transferred to HOME via the GO Transporter can be sent to {{g|Sword and Shield}} but not Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. After the first transfer, the player will receive a [[Melmetal]] that can [[Gigantamax]] in Pokémon HOME.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/ZZopswCf2oE Introducing Gigantamax Melmetal, the Steel-type Pokémon! (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Any Shiny Pokémon originating from GO, when transferred to {{g|Sword and Shield}}, will have square sparkles instead of star sparkles, regardless of its [[personality value]].<br /> <br /> ==Partnerships==<br /> {{incomplete|section|Partnerships in Japan, Big Heritage partnership, Baskin Robins}}<br /> <br /> Due to the popularity of Pokémon GO, the game has partnered with several other companies to offer special promotions. These partnerships often involve sponsored locations, wherein stores affiliated with the partner company become [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with {{wp|Ayala Malls}}, {{wp|Puregold}}, {{wp|Robinsons Malls}}, and {{wp|SM Supermalls}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/205489/globe-telecom-enhances-the-pokemon-go-experience-for-ph-gamers Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers]&lt;/ref&gt; The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).&lt;ref&gt;[https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/sponsor-dropped-out-of-pokemon-go/ Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack}} stores in the United States became PokéStops and Gyms. Sprint locations also feature in-store charging stations to allow Pokémon GO players to charge their devices. Players could also find small Level 10, 20, 30, or 40 iron-on patches at Sprint store Gyms. During the fourth year, the partnership ended.<br /> <br /> The day after the Sprint partnership began, a {{wp|Starbucks}} partnership in the United States began as well. 7,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States have been made into PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, Starbucks sold a special-edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino as part of this partnership; the Pokémon GO Frappuccino starts with a Vanilla Bean {{wp|Frappuccino}} blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India became PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's &quot;Happy New Year&quot; offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers.<br /> <br /> ==Development==<br /> The game was conceived by John Hanke after the development of Niantic's Ingress. It was decided that a game based on Pokémon would be a good choice, due to its focus on collecting the titular creatures. Hanke brought the idea to the Pokémon Company and talked with Mr. Isihara. Development began. Junichi Masuda worked with Niantic on the game's development.&lt;ref&gt;''Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon''&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> An Ingress Report released on September 10, 2015, the day of the game's announcement, stated that a closed beta would occur during Northern Hemisphere winter 2015 and that the game would be released in early 2016.&lt;ref name=&quot;IngressReport&quot;&gt;[https://youtu.be/HMsM1nzWiYw?t=2m22s INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015]&lt;/ref&gt; However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/0noAj Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/01/160108_at01.html 『Pokémon GO』のベータテストについて ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Field tests were held in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States prior to the game's public release. Selected applicants were given the opportunity to test the game.<br /> * Japan: held from March 29 to June 30, 2016, announced on March 3, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/5731W Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest/ Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-au-nz/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-us/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> A session at the {{wp|Game Developers Conference}} featuring the game [[n:Pokémon GO to be discussed at Game Developers Conference|was intended to be held]] by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2016, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/03/03/pokemon-go-gdc-presentation-canceled.aspx Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Release==<br /> Unlike previous Pokémon games for mobile devices, Pokémon GO was released on a staggered schedule, releasing initially to only to a few select countries. After its initial release on July 6, 2016, additional releases [[n:Niantic puts Pokémon GO's international rollout on hold|were put on hold]] due to server issues, but resumed on July 13, 2016, with the app's [[n:Pokémon GO now available in Germany|release in Germany]]. France was supposed to receive the app alongside other European countries, but the official release in the country was postponed due to the {{wp|2016 Nice truck attack}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://fr.ign.com/pokemon-go-iphone/15934/news/pokemon-go-the-pokemon-company-confirme-le-report-francais Pokémon GO : The Pokémon Company confirme le report français]&lt;/ref&gt; The release in {{pmin|Brazil}} was only a couple of days prior to the beginning of the {{wp|2016 Summer Olympics}} in Rio de Janeiro.<br /> <br /> So far, Pokémon GO has been released in all countries with access to the iOS App Store, Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store, except for {{pmin|Ukraine}}, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, {{pmin|the Arab world|Saudi Arabia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Yemen}}, Myanmar, {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Tunisia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Algeria}}, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Zimbabwe.<br /> <br /> On March 10, 2022, the game was removed and deactivated in Russia and Belarus due to the {{wp|2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine}}.&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1502120716665118725 @NianticLabs on Twitter]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy expandable&quot; 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| July 16, 2016<br /> | Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, Greenland, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Latvia, Liechtenstein, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, Malta, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 17, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Canada}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 19, 2016<br /> | Puerto Rico<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 22, 2016<br /> | Japan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 24, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|France}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 25, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 3, 2016<br /> | Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Bolivia}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Costa Rica}}, Dominica, {{pmin|Latin America|Dominican Republic}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|Latin America|El Salvador}}, Grenada, {{pmin|Latin America|Guatemala}}, Guyana, Haiti, {{pmin|Latin America|Honduras}}, Jamaica, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, Montserrat, {{pmin|Latin America|Nicaragua}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Paraguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, {{pmin|Latin America|Uruguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 5, 2016&lt;br&gt;August 6, 2016<br /> | Aruba, Brunei, Cambodia, Curaçao, Fiji, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, Laos, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, Turks and Caicos Islands, {{pmin|Vietnam}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | September 30, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Albania}}, Bosnia and Herzegovina, {{pmin|Greater China|Macau}}, {{pmin|North Macedonia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 1, 2016<br /> | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 4, 2016&lt;br&gt;October 5, 2016<br /> | Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, Eswatini, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, {{pmin|the Arab World|Morocco}}, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | November 18, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the Arab world|Bahrain}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Jordan}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Lebanon}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | December 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|South Asia|Bangladesh}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Bhutan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Nepal}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Sri Lanka}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | January 24, 2017<br /> | {{pmin|South Korea}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | September 11, 2018<br /> | {{pmin|Russia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | June 3, 2021<br /> | {{pmin|Turkey}}<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> &lt;gallery&gt;<br /> Pokémon GO icon.png|Icon<br /> Pokémon GO Beyond icon.png|GO Beyond Icon<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Load screen===<br /> {| class=&quot;roundy collapsible&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Image<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Dates<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Theme<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen.png|60px]]<br /> | July 6 - October 26, 2016<br /> | Original<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 2.png|60px]]<br /> | October 26 - December 12, 2016<br /> | Halloween 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 3.png|60px]]<br /> | December 12 - 30, 2016<br /> | Christmas 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 4.png|60px]]<br /> | December 30, 2016 - April 7, 2017<br /> | New Year 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 5.png|60px]]<br /> | April 7 - June 21, 2017<br /> | Summer (Johto) 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 6.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 20, 2017<br /> | Raid Battle 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 7.png|60px]]<br /> | October 20 - November 2017<br /> | Halloween 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 8.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2017 - January 2018<br /> | Christmas 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 9.png|60px]]<br /> | January - March 28, 2018<br /> | New Year 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 10.png|60px]]<br /> | March 28 - June 19, 2018<br /> | Research &amp; Mew Screen 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 11.png|60px]]<br /> | June 19 - December 7, 2018<br /> | Summer 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 12.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2018 - January 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;February 14 - 23, 2019<br /> | Trainer Battle League<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 13.png|60px]]<br /> | January 2 - February 14, 2019<br /> | New Year 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 14.png|60px]]<br /> | February 23 - June 21, 2019<br /> | GO Snapshot 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 15.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 2, 2019<br /> | Summer 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 16.png|60px]]<br /> | October 2 - December 16, 2019<br /> | [[Team GO Rocket]]<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 17.png|60px]]<br /> | December 16, 2019 - January 2020&lt;br&gt;February 3 - March 25, 2020<br /> | Christmas 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 18.png|60px]]<br /> | January - February 3, 2020<br /> | New Year 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 19.png|60px]]<br /> | March 25, 2020 - July 10, 2020<br /> | Spring 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 20.png|60px]]<br /> | July 10, 2020 - October 29, 2020<br /> | GO Fest 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 21.png|60px]]<br /> | October 29, 2020 - December 1, 2020<br /> | Halloween 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 22.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021<br /> | Christmas 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 23.png|60px]]<br /> | January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021<br /> | New Year 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 24.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2021 - June 11, 2021<br /> | Spring 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 25.png|60px]]<br /> | June 11, 2021 - July 17, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 26.png|60px]]<br /> | July 17, 2021 - September 1, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021 Hoopa<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 27.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021<br /> | Autumn 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 28.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021&lt;br&gt;February 2, 2022 - March 1, 2022<br /> | Winter 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 29.png|60px]]<br /> | December 31, 2021 - February 2, 2022<br /> | New Year 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 30.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022<br /> | Spring 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 31.png|60px]]<br /> | June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022<br /> | GO Fest 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 32.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2022 - present<br /> | Autumn 2022<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * Pokémon GO has been banned in Iran&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36989526 Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security' | BBC]&lt;/ref&gt; and {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/01/10/pokemon-go-isnt-coming-to-china-any-time-soon Pokémon Go banned by China authorities over 'safety' and 'security' | Forbes]&lt;/ref&gt; due to security concerns. However, some Iranians are still playing the game publicly regardless.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iranians-hunt-pokemon-despite-ban-071914210.html Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban | Yahoo]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * On April 1, 2014, over two years before the release of Pokémon GO, Google released a minigame inside of Google Maps to catch Pokémon in celebration of April Fools' Day. On the same day, Google also released a companion YouTube video&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]&lt;/ref&gt; advertising the position of [[Pokémon Master]] at the company.<br /> * In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], starting from v1.1.0, [[Shiny Pokémon]] transferred from Pokémon GO will always use square sparkles, regardless of [[personality value]].<br /> * This is the first Pokémon game to use the {{wp|Unity (game engine)|Unity}} engine.<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{langtable|color={{night color}}|bordercolor={{blue color light}}|textcolor=fff<br /> |ja={{tt|Pokémon|ポケモン}} GO<br /> |zh_yue={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |zh_cmn={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |fr=Pokémon GO<br /> |de=Pokémon GO<br /> |it=Pokémon GO<br /> |ko={{tt|Pokémon|포켓몬}} GO<br /> |pt_br=Pokémon GO<br /> |pt_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |ru=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_la=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |th=โปเกมอนโก ''Pokémon GO''<br /> |tr=Pokémon GO<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by base stats (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of moves (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)]]<br /> * [[Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]]<br /> * {{Appendix|Pokémon GO Player's Guide}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> '''Official Websites'''<br /> * [http://www.pokemongo.com/ Offical website]<br /> ** [https://www.pokemongo.jp/ Offical website (JP)]<br /> * [https://pokemongolive.com/ Niantic Pokemon GO Live website]<br /> <br /> '''Social Media'''<br /> * [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/ Offical Facebook page]<br /> * [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp Offical Twitter account]<br /> * [https://www.instagram.com/pokemongoapp/ Offical Instagram account]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/c/pokemongo Offical YouTube channel]<br /> <br /> '''Videos'''<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sj2iQyBTQs Official teaser]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtDeeXtMZM Official trailer]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlX77BKLyY Pokémon GO announcement press conference]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{Other games}}&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Project Games notice}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Pokémon GO|*]]<br /> [[Category:Mobile games]]<br /> [[Category:Unity games]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[es:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[fr:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[it:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[ja:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[zh:Pokémon GO]]</div>

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<p>FireDragons52: /* Mega Evolution */</p> <hr /> <div>{{samename|song|Pokémon Go! (song)}}<br /> {{samename|[[TCG]] expansion|Pokémon GO (TCG)}}<br /> {{incomplete|needs=Details on [https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000268888-Pokémon-GO-on-Apple-Watch Pokémon GO for Apple Watch]}}<br /> {{Infobox game|colorscheme=night|bordercolorscheme=blue<br /> |name={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |jname={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |boxart=Pokemon Go Logo.png<br /> |size=200px<br /> |caption=Pokémon GO logo<br /> |category=Real-world adventure&lt;br&gt;{{wp|Location-based game}}<br /> |players=1+<br /> |link_method=N/A<br /> |platform={{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}<br /> |gen_series=[[Generation VI]] - {{gen|IX}} [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin off]]<br /> |release_date_ja=March 29, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 22, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_na=May 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_au=April 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_eu=July 13, 2016<br /> |release_date_kr=January 24, 2017<br /> |release_date_hk=July 25, 2016<br /> |release_date_tw=August 6, 2016<br /> |publisher=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |developer=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |cero=A<br /> |esrb=E<br /> |pegi=3<br /> |acb=PG<br /> |grb=3<br /> |website_ja=[http://www.pokemongo.jp/ Official site (TPC)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/ja/ Official site (Niantic)]<br /> |website_en=[http://www.pokemongo.com/ Official site (TPCi)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/en/ Official site (Niantic)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-go/ Pokémon.com]<br /> }}<br /> {{bulbanews|game}}<br /> {{StrategyWiki}}<br /> '''Pokémon GO''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|Pokémon GO|ポケモン　ゴー}}}}''') is a multiplayer, location-based, {{wp|augmented reality}} Pokémon game for {{wp|iOS}} and {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}. The game results from a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company]], [[Nintendo]], and [[Niantic]], Inc., and is {{wp|Freemium|free to download}} with in-app purchases. It was released in most markets with access to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store on a staggered schedule starting on July 6, 2016. The game became available on the Samsung Galaxy Store for Samsung devices running on Android on May 11, 2019&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1126967087736467457?s=20 Announcement of game availability on Galaxy Store]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> The game was announced at the [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon GO Press Conference]] in Japan on September 10, 2015. Field tests for Pokémon GO were held from March 29, 2016 through June 30, 2016.<br /> <br /> The game is compatible with the [[Pokémon GO Plus]] and the [[Poké Ball Plus]], {{wp|Bluetooth}} devices that allow players to enjoy elements of the game without looking at their phone. Compatibility with the {{wp|Apple Watch}} was added in an update on December 22, 2016, but was later dropped on July 1, 2019 with the addition of Adventure Sync.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?p=web&amp;s=top-articles&amp;f=discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued support for Apple Watch]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Blurb==<br /> &lt;i&gt;Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet Earth!<br /> <br /> Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world. You’ll join one of three teams and battle for the prestige and ownership of Gyms with your Pokémon at your side.<br /> <br /> Pokémon are out there, and you need to find them. As you walk around a neighborhood, your smartphone will vibrate when there’s a Pokémon nearby. Take aim and throw a Poké Ball… You’ll have to stay alert, or it might get away!<br /> <br /> Search far and wide for Pokémon and items<br /> <br /> Certain Pokémon appear near their native environment—look for Water-type Pokémon by lakes and oceans. Visit PokéStops, found at interesting places like museums, art installations, historical markers, and monuments, to stock up on Poké Balls and helpful items.<br /> <br /> Catching, hatching, evolving, and more<br /> <br /> As you level up, you’ll be able to catch more-powerful Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. You can add to your collection by hatching Pokémon Eggs based on the distances you walk. Help your Pokémon evolve by catching many of the same kind.<br /> <br /> Take on Gym battles and defend your Gym<br /> <br /> As your Charmander evolves to Charmeleon and then Charizard, you can battle together to defeat a Gym and assign your Pokémon to defend it against all comers.<br /> <br /> It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await!<br /> <br /> Note: This app is free-to-play and is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.&lt;/i&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Gameplay==<br /> [[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]]<br /> Pokémon GO has mechanics much different from those of the core series games. The player is assisted by [[Professor Willow]] throughout the game. Players can login using a [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], Google, or Facebook account, which can be linked together for logging in.<br /> <br /> The game can be played as an {{wp|augmented reality}} (AR) game, so that in wild encounters and battles the Pokémon appear to be in the real world when looking at the smart device's screen. However, it is also possible to disable this functionality, which saves battery power and is necessary on some devices which do not support AR.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Candy|GO}} and {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} are two forms of currency central to Pokémon GO. Each Pokémon's evolutionary family uses a specific type of Candy to [[Power Up]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. Stardust is required in addition to Candy to Power Up; unlike Candy, Stardust is not specific to any species of Pokémon. Candy and Stardust are most commonly earned by catching and hatching Pokémon. If a player [[released Pokémon|transfers]] a Pokémon to Professor Willow, then one Candy for that Pokémon will be awarded.<br /> <br /> Players can also challenge each other in {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s or challenge the Team leaders [[Candela]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, and [[Blanche]] in Battle Training.<br /> <br /> Players can customize their [[Style (GO)|appearance]], such as clothing and accessories, which can be shown to other players. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s collect XP from performing various actions, such as catching Pokémon, which allows them to increase their Trainer [[level]]. Leveling up rewards the player with items, and some levels unlock features of the game. Wild Pokémon encountered by Trainers at higher levels are more likely to have higher CP. The maximum number of times an individual Pokémon can be [[Power Up|Powered Up]] increases with the Trainer's level.<br /> <br /> ===Capturing===<br /> : ''See also: [[Catch rate (GO)]]''<br /> In the game, [[wild Pokémon]] appear on a map of the real world (based on the crowdsourced OpenStreetMap project)&lt;ref&gt;[https://allgamers.com/article/3496/niantic-switches-to-openstreetmap-in-pokeacutemon-go Niantic Switches to OpenStreetMap in Pokémon GO]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2018/04/01/tips-pokemon-go-2/ Recommendations for new (Pokémon GO) mappers by community members]&lt;/ref&gt;, with the player moving in the game by traveling in the real world. When a Pokémon is nearby, the player's phone vibrates. The player can encounter a nearby Pokémon by tapping it in the Map View. Different kinds of Pokémon will appear in different environments; for example, {{type|Water}} Pokémon are more common near water. [[Weather]] also affects which Pokémon are common.<br /> <br /> In a wild encounter, the player attempts to capture a wild Pokémon in a [[Poké Ball]] before it runs away. Unlike in the [[core series]] games, these encounters do not involve battle. At higher levels, the player can use various Berries to make wild Pokémon easier to catch or use more powerful Poké Balls like [[Great Ball]]s and [[Ultra Ball]]s. While holding a press on a Poké Ball, a ring will appear around the Pokémon. This ring shrinks over time; once it reaches its smallest size it immediately returns to full size and the cycle repeats. If the Poké Ball thrown strikes the Pokémon after passing through the ring, it will grant a bonus to catch rate depending on the size of the ring, denoted as Nice/Great/Excellent throws. Throwing a curve ball by spinning the ball before throwing it also increases your chances of catching the Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ===Locations===<br /> There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. PokéStops and Gyms exist at are pre-defined real-world locations that the player must be within range of to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they have shown up in the Map.)<br /> <br /> A PokéStop allows players to obtain items and Eggs by tapping on it then spinning the blue Photo Disc (swiping left / right across it). The Photo Disc then changes color to purple, and has a cooldown time of 5 minutes before it can be spun again. Pokémon often spawn close to PokéStops, sometimes in large clusters known as a [[Nest]]. Lures can be attached to PokéStops to attract certain Pokémon to them.<br /> <br /> Gyms appear much larger on the map, with its color matching the team currently in control of it. Players can battle to weaken those belonging to opposing teams. Players from any team can claim items from a gym's Photo Disc, the same as with a PokéStop. The player will be given a Gym Badge for each Gym the first time they interact with it: Badges can be leveled up to bronze, silver, and gold, with each level causing the Gym to give out a higher number of items when spun.<br /> <br /> A Gym can only be controlled by one team at a time, with its color matching the team currently in possession.<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by the player's team, they can add one of their own Pokémon to defend it (if there are not already six Pokémon in the Gym), which will earn the player 1 [[PokéCoin]] every 10 minutes, up to a maximum of 50 coins. A player can also feed Berries to any Pokémon in the Gym, which will increase the Pokémon's motivation and earn the player Stardust (and possibly Candy).<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by a rival team, the player can battle it to decrease each defending Pokémon's motivation; when a Pokémon's motivation reaches zero, it will be knocked out of the Gym. When all defending Pokémon have been defeated, the team loses control of the Gym, allowing the player to reclaim it as their own.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s may sometimes take place at a Gym, where several players can work together to battle against a wild Pokémon much stronger than normal. The Pokémon currently in the Raid is highlighted above the Gym, as well as its level. Winning a Raid Battle allows the involved players to attempt to catch the raid Pokémon, now with much reduced CP and possibly different attacks.<br /> <br /> PokéStops are much more common than Gyms, but depending on where a player lives, they may be very common or very sparse. Locations tend to be more common in urban areas due to a higher population density, resulting in more players in those areas. If there are no nearby PokéStops, the player can only obtain Poké Balls by leveling up or purchasing them with PokéCoins; if there are no nearby Gyms, the player can only obtain PokéCoins by purchasing them with real currency.<br /> <br /> The locations of PokéStops and Gyms are based on a selection of portals from the Niantic game {{wp|Ingress (video game)|Ingress}}. Until 2015, Ingress players (agents) could submit proposals for portals which subsequently had to be approved by Niantic. From 2017 onward, Ingress agents can submit new portals through Operation Portal Recon (OPR) that would be reviewed and approved by their OPR peers. Starting in September 2017, a PokéStop submission system started beta test for level 40 trainers located in Brazil and South Korea. As of September 2017 the portal or PokéStop submissions are still reviewed by agents participating in OPR for final approval, although Niantic has announced that the system will be expanded to Pokémon GO trainers.<br /> <br /> With Pokémon Go's update, you can now scan PokéStops to level them up and get bonus items from them. Eventually, the time runs out and the PokéStop no longer gives extra items, however it still retains it's level. PokéStops have a max level of fifty and the length of the bonus and the amount of extra items you get increases with each level.<br /> <br /> ===Battles===<br /> Battles in Pokémon GO, in contrast to the core series games, are not turn based and instead rely participants to continuously cast attacks to deal damage. While Pokémon GO uses the same [[Type#In Pokémon GO|type effectiveness]] chart as the core series since [[Generation VI]], it uses different multipliers and a [[Damage#Pokémon GO|different formula to calculate damage]]. There are two types of battle mechanics in Pokémon GO: one for {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s and {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s (against an AI) and the other for {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s (against another player or [[Team GO Rocket]]). The two modes have different stats for each move and use different sets of damage modifiers. For Trainer Battles, the player can battle the Team Leaders [[Blanche]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, or [[Candela]] to practice against an AI. For unspecified reasons, {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Shedinja}} are unusable in Trainer Battles.<br /> <br /> ===Moves===<br /> :''See also: [[List of moves (GO)]]''<br /> Unlike in the core series, Pokémon normally only have two [[Move#In Pokémon GO|moves]]: one Fast Attack and one Charged Attack. In both types of battles, Fast Attacks can be cast at any time, and the user gains {{OBP|energy|GO}} each cast. Charged Attacks are generally much stronger moves that cost energy to use. A Pokémon's moves are randomly assigned and can only be changed by using a [[TM#Pokémon GO|TM]] to learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack, at random, by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. [[Evolution|Evolving]] a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves (there are some exceptions).<br /> <br /> ===Trainer level===<br /> {{main|Trainer level}}<br /> In Pokémon GO, the player earns experience (abbreviated XP), rather than the Pokémon. As the player gains experience they gain levels. Leveling up awards the player with items, and certain levels unlock particular items. After reaching level 5, the player can choose a team, which allows them to use {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. As the player's level increases, their Pokémon are able to achieve a higher Combat Power as the player powers them up.<br /> <br /> ===Teams===<br /> [[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The team leaders Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]<br /> {{main|Team (GO)}}<br /> After the player reaches level 5, they can choose a team by tapping a Gym. There are three teams: the yellow Team Instinct led by Spark, the blue Team Mystic led by Blanche, and the red Team Valor led by Candela.<br /> <br /> Pokémon Appraisal, added in version 0.35.0 (labelled version 1.5.0 on the iOS App Store), has the chosen team's leader detail a Pokémon's {{IV}}s much like a [[stats judge]] in the core series. They describe which of its three stats has the highest IVs, and how good its IVs are overall. They will also note if the Pokémon's height or weight is particularly far from the average listed in the Pokédex.<br /> <br /> Players may change their team by purchasing a [[Team Medallion]] in the Shop. After purchasing it, the player must wait 365 days before they may buy another one.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Emblem<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Team<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Color<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Mascot<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Leader<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Description<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Instinct emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Instinct<br /> | Yellow<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{OBP|Spark|GO}}<br /> | ''Hey! The name's Spark &amp;mdash; the leader of Team Instinct. Pokemon are creatures with excellent intuition. I bet the secret to their intuition is related to how they're hatched. Come and join my team! You never lose when you trust your instincts!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Mystic<br /> | Blue<br /> | {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | [[Blanche]]<br /> | ''I am Blanche, leader of Team Mystic. The wisdom of Pokemon is immeasurably deep. I am researching why it is that they evolve. With our calm analysis of every situation, we can't lose!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | [[File:Team Valor emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Valor<br /> | Red<br /> | {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | [[Candela]]<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; | ''I'm Candela &amp;mdash; Team Valor's leader! Pokemon are stronger than humans, and they're warmhearted, too! I'm researching ways to enhance Pokemon's natural power in the pursuit of true strength. There's no doubt that the Pokemon our team have trained at the strongest in battle! Are you ready?''<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Items===<br /> {{main|List of items (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO has a variety of items that are stored in the player's [[Bag]]. These items have many purposes, including [[caught Pokémon|capturing]], [[evolution|evolving]] and restoring Pokémon. Items are primarily obtained through spinning Photo Disks at [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. Upon reaching a new [[Trainer level]], the player will also receive a large amount of items. In later updates, players could also earn other rarer items from winning {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s or by completing [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]] tasks.<br /> <br /> A Bag may hold up to 350 items, but players can purchase more space for {{PCoin}}200, allowing for 50 more items, up to a maximum of 5,150. If the player tries to spin a PokéStop or open a Gift with a full Bag, the game will not allow them to do so unless there is at least one empty slot. Before participating in a {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}, players will be warned if their Bag is full, notifying them that prizes will not be rewarded afterwards. However, receiving items through other means, such as leveling up or winning raids, can bypass this limit and allow players to store more items past the capacity.<br /> <br /> ===Shop===<br /> {{main|PokéCoin}}<br /> In the Shop, the player can make two kinds of purchases. They can purchase PokéCoins using real money or they can purchase in-game items using PokéCoins. PokéCoins are the in-app currency used in Pokémon GO. There are two ways of obtaining PokéCoins: the {{OBP|Gym|GO}} Defender bonus or by purchasing them with real money.<br /> <br /> A number of the in-game items in the Shop can also be obtained by playing the game, but a few items are exclusive to the Shop: the Bag Upgrade, the Pokémon Storage Upgrade, and the Premium Raid Pass. The Shop also occasionally features limited-time &quot;Box&quot; deals (e.g., a Special Box) that include more than one kind of item.<br /> <br /> To obtain the Defender bonus, the player must assign a Pokémon to defend a Gym that currently has less than six defenders. Upon their Pokémon being knocked out, the player will receive a number of coins based on how long their Pokémon defended a Gym, one coin for every ten minutes, up to a maximum of {{PCoin}}50 for a collective eight hours and twenty minutes.<br /> <br /> ===Eggs===<br /> [[File:GO Egg 2 km.png|thumb|100px|A 2&amp;nbsp;km egg in Pokémon GO]]<br /> {{main|List of Eggs (GO)}}<br /> The player can obtain Eggs at [[PokéStop]]s, {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s, or as a possible [[Adventure Sync]] reward. An Egg will hatch after traveling a certain distance while the Egg is in an [[Egg Incubator]]. Five Egg distances are possible: 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, 7&amp;nbsp;km, 10&amp;nbsp;km, and 12&amp;nbsp;km. 7 km Eggs are exclusively obtained by opening [[Gift]]s, and 12 km Eggs are obtained by beating [[Team GO Rocket Leader]]s. 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, and 10&amp;nbsp;km eggs are obtained from Pokéstops and Gyms, but if a trainer walks enough in a week, they'll get an egg from Adventure Sync. This includes walking 25&amp;nbsp;km for a 5&amp;nbsp;km egg, or walking 50&amp;nbsp;km for a 10&amp;nbsp;km egg. The eggs from Adventure Sync have different Pokémon that can hatch from them. Each species has a set Egg distance and can only hatch from Eggs with this distance, but Egg distances have occasionally been changed.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Buddy===<br /> [[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]<br /> {{main|Buddy Pokémon}}<br /> By assigning a Buddy Pokémon, the player can receive additional Candies for that species of Pokémon as they walk. Depending on the species, the Buddy Pokémon will find 1 Candy every 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, or 20 km walked. The player can only have a single Buddy Pokémon at one time.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon require being walked a certain distance before it can evolve. For example, {{p|Feebas}} must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20 km before it can be evolved into {{p|Milotic}}.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon also require you to do certain things (other than walking) while they are your buddy to evolve.<br /> <br /> You can take pictures of your buddy and feed it to level it up to gain certain perks.<br /> <br /> ===Research tasks===<br /> There are four types of Research tasks in Pokémon GO: [[Field Research]], [[Special Research]], [[Timed Research]], and [[Collection Challenge]]s. Players can complete Research tasks to receive a variety of rewards, including items or encounters with a [[wild Pokémon]]. Wild Pokémon encountered from completing Research tasks will never [[escape|flee]] and have a minimum of 10 {{IV}}s (out of a maximum 15) per stat.<br /> <br /> Trainers can unlock Field Research tasks by spinning [[PokéStop]]s and can hold a maximum of three tasks at once. Each PokéStop has a specific Field Research task assigned to it once a day. Players can choose to discard a Field Research task to free up a slot. Completing a Field Research tasks earns the player a Stamp up to once a day. Once the player collects seven Stamps, a Research Breakthrough will be unlocked, which includes item rewards and an encounter with a rare, special Pokémon. AR Mapping Tasks can also be obtained as Field Research, and do not take up one of the three Field Research slots. Sponsored Field Research are obtained by spinning Sponsored [[PokéStop]]s.<br /> <br /> [[Special Research]] tasks generally take longer to complete than Field Research. Unlike Field Research, Special Research tasks are finite and unlocked through specific events. A Special Research is usually several sets of three Research tasks that must be completed sequentially before unlocking the next set. Upon completing all Special Research sets, the player will have the chance to encounter a rare, special Pokémon. So far, Special Research is the only way to obtain {{p|Mew}} (and its [[Shiny]] variant), {{p|Celebi}} (and its Shiny variant), {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Shaymin}} (in its Land and Sky form), {{p|Victini}}, Aria Form {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Hoopa}} Confined, {{p|Zarude}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, and other rare or exclusive Pokémon.<br /> <br /> [[Timed Research]] tasks are only available during events. Unlike Field and Special research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. Much like Special Research, they often have pages and multiple tasks per page. They recently have come with new seasons of [[GO Battle League]], and often Pokémon GO has partnerships with companies, and Timed Research is available with codes for customers of the company.<br /> <br /> [[Collection Challenge]]s. Like Timed Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. When a Collection Challenge is completed, it adds to the &quot;Elite Collector&quot; Medal. Collection Challenges sometimes comes in the form of redeemable codes. They involve catching, evolving, or trading specific Pokémon. Usually, the objective is to just catch the normal Pokémon specified, but sometimes they also require trading, or evolving Pokémon, or catching the Pokémon in their Shadow or Costume form.<br /> <br /> ===Team GO Rocket===<br /> [[File:GO Rocket PokéStop.png|160px|thumb|A PokéStop invaded by Team GO Rocket]]<br /> {{main|Team GO Rocket}}<br /> Team GO Rocket is a [[villainous team]] whose goal is to take over [[PokéStop]]s for their items and resources. Team GO Rocket Grunts are occasionally stationed to invade a PokéStop, and they come to you in a hot air balloon, where they will challenge players to battle if they interact with the PokéStop. Team GO Rocket Grunts battle using Shadow Pokémon and will abandon one of their Pokémon upon being defeated. Players will have a chance to capture the abandoned Shadow Pokémon, which can then be purified using Candy and Stardust.<br /> <br /> ===Mega Evolution===<br /> {{main|Mega Evolution (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Mega Evolutions also exist in Pokémon Go, currently 25 Mega Evolutions are available in GO. Mega Evolution is achieved by using [[Mega Energy]]. Mega Energy has a limit of 2000 per Pokémon in a trainer's inventory, it is a resource similar to Candy. Shadow Pokémon are unable to Mega Evolve, when a Pokémon is Mega Evolved, it lasts for a period of 8 hours. Once this period is over it starts a countdown for the Pokémon's rest period. When the rest period is over, the Pokémon can Mega Evolve with no Mega Energy cost. There are different levels for mega evolved Pokémon, levels are advanced by Mega Evolving the Pokémon multiple times. The higher the level, the shorter the rest period, and the more the Mega Bonuses do.<br /> <br /> When a Pokémon is mega evolved, you will get bonus candy, stardust, and an increased chance for XL Candy when catching Pokémon that share a type with the Mega Evolved Pokémon.<br /> <br /> Mega Evolution was originally released in Pokémon Go on August 27th, 2020, this started with the Mega Evolutions for {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Beedrill}}.<br /> On April 20th, 2022, the Mega system was overhauled into the current system. This started the &quot;A Mega Moment&quot; event, along with the release of Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}<br /> <br /> [[Mega Energy]] is obtained by winning Mega Raids, winning Mega Legendary Raids, or by completing research during events.<br /> <br /> ===Medals===<br /> {{main|List of medals (GO)}}<br /> The game has challenges that award [[Medal#Pokémon GO|medals]] upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile. Some medals unlock [[Style (GO)|clothing items]], allowing players to purchase them using PokéCoins. Medals awarded for catching Pokémon of a specific type slightly increase the capture rate of Pokémon of that type.<br /> <br /> ===Daily bonuses===<br /> Daily bonuses give the player extra rewards the first time they perform certain actions each day (local time). They were added to Pokémon GO in version 0.45.0 (labelled 1.15.0 on the {{wp|App Store (iOS)|iOS App Store}}), which was released on November 7, 2016.<br /> <br /> The first Pokémon the player catches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and 600 {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}. If the player catches a Pokémon every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and 3000 Stardust.<br /> <br /> The first [[PokéStop]] or {{OBP|Gym|GO}} the player searches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and extra items. If the player searches PokéStops or Gyms every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and even more items. The 7-day streak bonus is guaranteed to give the player an [[Evolution item]] (such as a [[King's Rock]]).<br /> <br /> ===Available Pokémon===<br /> {{main|List of Pokémon by availability (GO)}}<br /> For a list of Pokémon available in Pokémon GO, see [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]].<br /> <br /> ==Events==<br /> {{main|List of events (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO features a variety of both local and global events throughout the year, which often feature increased {{pkmn2|wild}} spawns of thematic Pokémon, bonuses for certain in-game activities, and new releases of [[Shiny Pokémon]].<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> Some of the music in Pokémon GO was composed by [[Junichi Masuda]]. The music, as well as the sound effects, can be turned off in the [[options#Pokémon GO|settings]] of the app.<br /> <br /> ==Version history==<br /> {{main|Pokémon GO/Version history}}<br /> For a full history of all content released in Pokémon GO, please see [[Pokémon GO/Version history]].<br /> <br /> ==Compatibility==<br /> Pokémon GO requires an internet connection ({{wp|Wi-Fi}}, {{wp|3G}} or {{wp|4G}}) and GPS and location services. According to the official support site, the game can be played on:&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/92-supported-devices Supported Devices — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Android devices: {{wp|Android Nougat|Android 7}} (2016) and newer ({{wp|Rooting (Android OS)|rooted}} devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)<br /> ** {{wp|Android KitKat|Android 4.4}} (2013) support was available until July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1771-discontinued-support-for-android-4-kitkat Discontinued Support for Android 4 KitKat — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Lollipop|Android 5}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/2697-discontinued-support-for-android-5-ios-10-11-and-iphone-5s-6 Discontinued Support for Android 5, iOS 10/11, and iPhone 5s/6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Marshmallow|Android 6}} (2015) support was available until June 13, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3455-discontinued-support-for-android-6/ Discontinued Support for Android 6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * iOS devices: {{wp|iPhone 6S}} (2015) and newer, {{wp|iOS 14}} (2020) and newer ({{wp|iOS jailbreaking|jailbroken}} devices are not supported)<br /> ** {{wp|iPad 2}} (2011), {{wp|iPad (3rd generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPhone 5}} (2012), {{wp|iPad (4th generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPad Mini (1st generation)|iPad Mini}} (2012), and {{wp|iPhone 5C}} (2013) support was available until February 28, 2018.&lt;ref&gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911194054/https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115016003208-Discontinued-support-for-certain-Apple-devices-from-2013-and-older- Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older – Pokémon GO (Archived)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iPhone 5S}} (2013) and {{wp|iPhone 6}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 10}} (2016) support was available from September 13, 2016 to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Apple Watch}} (2015) support was available from December 22, 2016 to July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1812-discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued Support for Apple Watch — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 11}} (2017) support was available from September 19, 2017 to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 12}} (2018) support was available from September 17, 2018 to November 30, 2021.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3179-discontinued-support-for-ios-12 Discontinued Support for iOS 12 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 13}} (2019) support was available from September 19, 2019 to July 12, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3522-discontinued-support-for-ios-13/ Discontinued Support for iOS 13 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> However, the game is also playable on some iOS and Android devices that are not officially supported.<br /> <br /> ==Connectivity==<br /> Pokémon GO originally had no connectivity with other Pokémon games. However, [[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that the developers planned to add connectivity with the next entry in the [[core series]] Pokémon games.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/qqbsdqjgj-k?t=29m16s Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20160715175300/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-from-the-pokemon-go-announcement/ News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] is the first game to allow the player to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to a core series title. Only the [[Generation I|first 151]] Pokémon (including [[Regional form|Alolan forms]]), {{p|Meltan}}, and its [[Evolution|evolved form]], {{p|Melmetal}}, can be transferred. Upon transferring Pokémon to a Let's Go! game or Pokémon HOME for the first time, the player will receive the [[Mystery Box]] in Pokémon GO, which is used to spawn wild Meltan.<br /> <br /> On November 10, 2020, the [[GO Transporter]] was made available to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to [[Pokémon HOME]]. Each Pokémon costs a certain amount of GO Transporter Energy to transfer to HOME, depending on its {{stat|CP}} and whether it is {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or {{pkmn2|Mythical}}. The GO Transporter passively recharges Energy, but the player can spend [[PokéCoin]]s to fully recharge the GO Transporter instantly. Pokémon transferred to HOME via the GO Transporter can be sent to {{g|Sword and Shield}} but not Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. After the first transfer, the player will receive a [[Melmetal]] that can [[Gigantamax]] in Pokémon HOME.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/ZZopswCf2oE Introducing Gigantamax Melmetal, the Steel-type Pokémon! (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Any Shiny Pokémon originating from GO, when transferred to {{g|Sword and Shield}}, will have square sparkles instead of star sparkles, regardless of its [[personality value]].<br /> <br /> ==Partnerships==<br /> {{incomplete|section|Partnerships in Japan, Big Heritage partnership, Baskin Robins}}<br /> <br /> Due to the popularity of Pokémon GO, the game has partnered with several other companies to offer special promotions. These partnerships often involve sponsored locations, wherein stores affiliated with the partner company become [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with {{wp|Ayala Malls}}, {{wp|Puregold}}, {{wp|Robinsons Malls}}, and {{wp|SM Supermalls}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/205489/globe-telecom-enhances-the-pokemon-go-experience-for-ph-gamers Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers]&lt;/ref&gt; The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).&lt;ref&gt;[https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/sponsor-dropped-out-of-pokemon-go/ Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack}} stores in the United States became PokéStops and Gyms. Sprint locations also feature in-store charging stations to allow Pokémon GO players to charge their devices. Players could also find small Level 10, 20, 30, or 40 iron-on patches at Sprint store Gyms. During the fourth year, the partnership ended.<br /> <br /> The day after the Sprint partnership began, a {{wp|Starbucks}} partnership in the United States began as well. 7,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States have been made into PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, Starbucks sold a special-edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino as part of this partnership; the Pokémon GO Frappuccino starts with a Vanilla Bean {{wp|Frappuccino}} blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India became PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's &quot;Happy New Year&quot; offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers.<br /> <br /> ==Development==<br /> The game was conceived by John Hanke after the development of Niantic's Ingress. It was decided that a game based on Pokémon would be a good choice, due to its focus on collecting the titular creatures. Hanke brought the idea to the Pokémon Company and talked with Mr. Isihara. Development began. Junichi Masuda worked with Niantic on the game's development.&lt;ref&gt;''Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon''&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> An Ingress Report released on September 10, 2015, the day of the game's announcement, stated that a closed beta would occur during Northern Hemisphere winter 2015 and that the game would be released in early 2016.&lt;ref name=&quot;IngressReport&quot;&gt;[https://youtu.be/HMsM1nzWiYw?t=2m22s INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015]&lt;/ref&gt; However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/0noAj Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/01/160108_at01.html 『Pokémon GO』のベータテストについて ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Field tests were held in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States prior to the game's public release. Selected applicants were given the opportunity to test the game.<br /> * Japan: held from March 29 to June 30, 2016, announced on March 3, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/5731W Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest/ Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-au-nz/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-us/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> A session at the {{wp|Game Developers Conference}} featuring the game [[n:Pokémon GO to be discussed at Game Developers Conference|was intended to be held]] by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2016, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/03/03/pokemon-go-gdc-presentation-canceled.aspx Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Release==<br /> Unlike previous Pokémon games for mobile devices, Pokémon GO was released on a staggered schedule, releasing initially to only to a few select countries. After its initial release on July 6, 2016, additional releases [[n:Niantic puts Pokémon GO's international rollout on hold|were put on hold]] due to server issues, but resumed on July 13, 2016, with the app's [[n:Pokémon GO now available in Germany|release in Germany]]. France was supposed to receive the app alongside other European countries, but the official release in the country was postponed due to the {{wp|2016 Nice truck attack}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://fr.ign.com/pokemon-go-iphone/15934/news/pokemon-go-the-pokemon-company-confirme-le-report-francais Pokémon GO : The Pokémon Company confirme le report français]&lt;/ref&gt; The release in {{pmin|Brazil}} was only a couple of days prior to the beginning of the {{wp|2016 Summer Olympics}} in Rio de Janeiro.<br /> <br /> So far, Pokémon GO has been released in all countries with access to the iOS App Store, Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store, except for {{pmin|Ukraine}}, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, {{pmin|the Arab world|Saudi Arabia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Yemen}}, Myanmar, {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Tunisia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Algeria}}, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Zimbabwe.<br /> <br /> On March 10, 2022, the game was removed and deactivated in Russia and Belarus due to the {{wp|2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine}}.&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1502120716665118725 @NianticLabs on Twitter]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy expandable&quot; 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| July 16, 2016<br /> | Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, Greenland, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Latvia, Liechtenstein, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, Malta, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 17, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Canada}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 19, 2016<br /> | Puerto Rico<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 22, 2016<br /> | Japan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 24, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|France}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 25, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 3, 2016<br /> | Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Bolivia}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Costa Rica}}, Dominica, {{pmin|Latin America|Dominican Republic}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|Latin America|El Salvador}}, Grenada, {{pmin|Latin America|Guatemala}}, Guyana, Haiti, {{pmin|Latin America|Honduras}}, Jamaica, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, Montserrat, {{pmin|Latin America|Nicaragua}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Paraguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, {{pmin|Latin America|Uruguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 5, 2016&lt;br&gt;August 6, 2016<br /> | Aruba, Brunei, Cambodia, Curaçao, Fiji, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, Laos, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, Turks and Caicos Islands, {{pmin|Vietnam}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | September 30, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Albania}}, Bosnia and Herzegovina, {{pmin|Greater China|Macau}}, {{pmin|North Macedonia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 1, 2016<br /> | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 4, 2016&lt;br&gt;October 5, 2016<br /> | Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, Eswatini, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, {{pmin|the Arab World|Morocco}}, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | November 18, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the Arab world|Bahrain}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Jordan}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Lebanon}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | December 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|South Asia|Bangladesh}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Bhutan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Nepal}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Sri Lanka}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | January 24, 2017<br /> | {{pmin|South Korea}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | September 11, 2018<br /> | {{pmin|Russia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | June 3, 2021<br /> | {{pmin|Turkey}}<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> &lt;gallery&gt;<br /> Pokémon GO icon.png|Icon<br /> Pokémon GO Beyond icon.png|GO Beyond Icon<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Load screen===<br /> {| class=&quot;roundy collapsible&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Image<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Dates<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Theme<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen.png|60px]]<br /> | July 6 - October 26, 2016<br /> | Original<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 2.png|60px]]<br /> | October 26 - December 12, 2016<br /> | Halloween 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 3.png|60px]]<br /> | December 12 - 30, 2016<br /> | Christmas 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 4.png|60px]]<br /> | December 30, 2016 - April 7, 2017<br /> | New Year 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 5.png|60px]]<br /> | April 7 - June 21, 2017<br /> | Summer (Johto) 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 6.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 20, 2017<br /> | Raid Battle 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 7.png|60px]]<br /> | October 20 - November 2017<br /> | Halloween 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 8.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2017 - January 2018<br /> | Christmas 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 9.png|60px]]<br /> | January - March 28, 2018<br /> | New Year 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 10.png|60px]]<br /> | March 28 - June 19, 2018<br /> | Research &amp; Mew Screen 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 11.png|60px]]<br /> | June 19 - December 7, 2018<br /> | Summer 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 12.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2018 - January 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;February 14 - 23, 2019<br /> | Trainer Battle League<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 13.png|60px]]<br /> | January 2 - February 14, 2019<br /> | New Year 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 14.png|60px]]<br /> | February 23 - June 21, 2019<br /> | GO Snapshot 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 15.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 2, 2019<br /> | Summer 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 16.png|60px]]<br /> | October 2 - December 16, 2019<br /> | [[Team GO Rocket]]<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 17.png|60px]]<br /> | December 16, 2019 - January 2020&lt;br&gt;February 3 - March 25, 2020<br /> | Christmas 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 18.png|60px]]<br /> | January - February 3, 2020<br /> | New Year 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 19.png|60px]]<br /> | March 25, 2020 - July 10, 2020<br /> | Spring 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 20.png|60px]]<br /> | July 10, 2020 - October 29, 2020<br /> | GO Fest 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 21.png|60px]]<br /> | October 29, 2020 - December 1, 2020<br /> | Halloween 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 22.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021<br /> | Christmas 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 23.png|60px]]<br /> | January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021<br /> | New Year 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 24.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2021 - June 11, 2021<br /> | Spring 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 25.png|60px]]<br /> | June 11, 2021 - July 17, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 26.png|60px]]<br /> | July 17, 2021 - September 1, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021 Hoopa<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 27.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021<br /> | Autumn 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 28.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021&lt;br&gt;February 2, 2022 - March 1, 2022<br /> | Winter 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 29.png|60px]]<br /> | December 31, 2021 - February 2, 2022<br /> | New Year 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 30.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022<br /> | Spring 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 31.png|60px]]<br /> | June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022<br /> | GO Fest 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 32.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2022 - present<br /> | Autumn 2022<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * Pokémon GO has been banned in Iran&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36989526 Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security' | BBC]&lt;/ref&gt; and {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/01/10/pokemon-go-isnt-coming-to-china-any-time-soon Pokémon Go banned by China authorities over 'safety' and 'security' | Forbes]&lt;/ref&gt; due to security concerns. However, some Iranians are still playing the game publicly regardless.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iranians-hunt-pokemon-despite-ban-071914210.html Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban | Yahoo]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * On April 1, 2014, over two years before the release of Pokémon GO, Google released a minigame inside of Google Maps to catch Pokémon in celebration of April Fools' Day. On the same day, Google also released a companion YouTube video&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]&lt;/ref&gt; advertising the position of [[Pokémon Master]] at the company.<br /> * In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], starting from v1.1.0, [[Shiny Pokémon]] transferred from Pokémon GO will always use square sparkles, regardless of [[personality value]].<br /> * This is the first Pokémon game to use the {{wp|Unity (game engine)|Unity}} engine.<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{langtable|color={{night color}}|bordercolor={{blue color light}}|textcolor=fff<br /> |ja={{tt|Pokémon|ポケモン}} GO<br /> |zh_yue={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |zh_cmn={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |fr=Pokémon GO<br /> |de=Pokémon GO<br /> |it=Pokémon GO<br /> |ko={{tt|Pokémon|포켓몬}} GO<br /> |pt_br=Pokémon GO<br /> |pt_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |ru=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_la=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |th=โปเกมอนโก ''Pokémon GO''<br /> |tr=Pokémon GO<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by base stats (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of moves (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)]]<br /> * [[Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]]<br /> * {{Appendix|Pokémon GO Player's Guide}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> '''Official Websites'''<br /> * [http://www.pokemongo.com/ Offical website]<br /> ** [https://www.pokemongo.jp/ Offical website (JP)]<br /> * [https://pokemongolive.com/ Niantic Pokemon GO Live website]<br /> <br /> '''Social Media'''<br /> * [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/ Offical Facebook page]<br /> * [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp Offical Twitter account]<br /> * [https://www.instagram.com/pokemongoapp/ Offical Instagram account]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/c/pokemongo Offical YouTube channel]<br /> <br /> '''Videos'''<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sj2iQyBTQs Official teaser]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtDeeXtMZM Official trailer]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlX77BKLyY Pokémon GO announcement press conference]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{Other games}}&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Project Games notice}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Pokémon GO|*]]<br /> [[Category:Mobile games]]<br /> [[Category:Unity games]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[es:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[fr:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[it:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[ja:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[zh:Pokémon GO]]</div>

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<p>FireDragons52: /* Mega Evolution */</p> <hr /> <div>{{samename|song|Pokémon Go! (song)}}<br /> {{samename|[[TCG]] expansion|Pokémon GO (TCG)}}<br /> {{incomplete|needs=Details on [https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000268888-Pokémon-GO-on-Apple-Watch Pokémon GO for Apple Watch]}}<br /> {{Infobox game|colorscheme=night|bordercolorscheme=blue<br /> |name={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |jname={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |boxart=Pokemon Go Logo.png<br /> |size=200px<br /> |caption=Pokémon GO logo<br /> |category=Real-world adventure&lt;br&gt;{{wp|Location-based game}}<br /> |players=1+<br /> |link_method=N/A<br /> |platform={{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}<br /> |gen_series=[[Generation VI]] - {{gen|IX}} [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin off]]<br /> |release_date_ja=March 29, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 22, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_na=May 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_au=April 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_eu=July 13, 2016<br /> |release_date_kr=January 24, 2017<br /> |release_date_hk=July 25, 2016<br /> |release_date_tw=August 6, 2016<br /> |publisher=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |developer=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |cero=A<br /> |esrb=E<br /> |pegi=3<br /> |acb=PG<br /> |grb=3<br /> |website_ja=[http://www.pokemongo.jp/ Official site (TPC)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/ja/ Official site (Niantic)]<br /> |website_en=[http://www.pokemongo.com/ Official site (TPCi)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/en/ Official site (Niantic)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-go/ Pokémon.com]<br /> }}<br /> {{bulbanews|game}}<br /> {{StrategyWiki}}<br /> '''Pokémon GO''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|Pokémon GO|ポケモン　ゴー}}}}''') is a multiplayer, location-based, {{wp|augmented reality}} Pokémon game for {{wp|iOS}} and {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}. The game results from a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company]], [[Nintendo]], and [[Niantic]], Inc., and is {{wp|Freemium|free to download}} with in-app purchases. It was released in most markets with access to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store on a staggered schedule starting on July 6, 2016. The game became available on the Samsung Galaxy Store for Samsung devices running on Android on May 11, 2019&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1126967087736467457?s=20 Announcement of game availability on Galaxy Store]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> The game was announced at the [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon GO Press Conference]] in Japan on September 10, 2015. Field tests for Pokémon GO were held from March 29, 2016 through June 30, 2016.<br /> <br /> The game is compatible with the [[Pokémon GO Plus]] and the [[Poké Ball Plus]], {{wp|Bluetooth}} devices that allow players to enjoy elements of the game without looking at their phone. Compatibility with the {{wp|Apple Watch}} was added in an update on December 22, 2016, but was later dropped on July 1, 2019 with the addition of Adventure Sync.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?p=web&amp;s=top-articles&amp;f=discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued support for Apple Watch]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Blurb==<br /> &lt;i&gt;Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet Earth!<br /> <br /> Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world. You’ll join one of three teams and battle for the prestige and ownership of Gyms with your Pokémon at your side.<br /> <br /> Pokémon are out there, and you need to find them. As you walk around a neighborhood, your smartphone will vibrate when there’s a Pokémon nearby. Take aim and throw a Poké Ball… You’ll have to stay alert, or it might get away!<br /> <br /> Search far and wide for Pokémon and items<br /> <br /> Certain Pokémon appear near their native environment—look for Water-type Pokémon by lakes and oceans. Visit PokéStops, found at interesting places like museums, art installations, historical markers, and monuments, to stock up on Poké Balls and helpful items.<br /> <br /> Catching, hatching, evolving, and more<br /> <br /> As you level up, you’ll be able to catch more-powerful Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. You can add to your collection by hatching Pokémon Eggs based on the distances you walk. Help your Pokémon evolve by catching many of the same kind.<br /> <br /> Take on Gym battles and defend your Gym<br /> <br /> As your Charmander evolves to Charmeleon and then Charizard, you can battle together to defeat a Gym and assign your Pokémon to defend it against all comers.<br /> <br /> It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await!<br /> <br /> Note: This app is free-to-play and is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.&lt;/i&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Gameplay==<br /> [[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]]<br /> Pokémon GO has mechanics much different from those of the core series games. The player is assisted by [[Professor Willow]] throughout the game. Players can login using a [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], Google, or Facebook account, which can be linked together for logging in.<br /> <br /> The game can be played as an {{wp|augmented reality}} (AR) game, so that in wild encounters and battles the Pokémon appear to be in the real world when looking at the smart device's screen. However, it is also possible to disable this functionality, which saves battery power and is necessary on some devices which do not support AR.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Candy|GO}} and {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} are two forms of currency central to Pokémon GO. Each Pokémon's evolutionary family uses a specific type of Candy to [[Power Up]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. Stardust is required in addition to Candy to Power Up; unlike Candy, Stardust is not specific to any species of Pokémon. Candy and Stardust are most commonly earned by catching and hatching Pokémon. If a player [[released Pokémon|transfers]] a Pokémon to Professor Willow, then one Candy for that Pokémon will be awarded.<br /> <br /> Players can also challenge each other in {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s or challenge the Team leaders [[Candela]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, and [[Blanche]] in Battle Training.<br /> <br /> Players can customize their [[Style (GO)|appearance]], such as clothing and accessories, which can be shown to other players. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s collect XP from performing various actions, such as catching Pokémon, which allows them to increase their Trainer [[level]]. Leveling up rewards the player with items, and some levels unlock features of the game. Wild Pokémon encountered by Trainers at higher levels are more likely to have higher CP. The maximum number of times an individual Pokémon can be [[Power Up|Powered Up]] increases with the Trainer's level.<br /> <br /> ===Capturing===<br /> : ''See also: [[Catch rate (GO)]]''<br /> In the game, [[wild Pokémon]] appear on a map of the real world (based on the crowdsourced OpenStreetMap project)&lt;ref&gt;[https://allgamers.com/article/3496/niantic-switches-to-openstreetmap-in-pokeacutemon-go Niantic Switches to OpenStreetMap in Pokémon GO]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2018/04/01/tips-pokemon-go-2/ Recommendations for new (Pokémon GO) mappers by community members]&lt;/ref&gt;, with the player moving in the game by traveling in the real world. When a Pokémon is nearby, the player's phone vibrates. The player can encounter a nearby Pokémon by tapping it in the Map View. Different kinds of Pokémon will appear in different environments; for example, {{type|Water}} Pokémon are more common near water. [[Weather]] also affects which Pokémon are common.<br /> <br /> In a wild encounter, the player attempts to capture a wild Pokémon in a [[Poké Ball]] before it runs away. Unlike in the [[core series]] games, these encounters do not involve battle. At higher levels, the player can use various Berries to make wild Pokémon easier to catch or use more powerful Poké Balls like [[Great Ball]]s and [[Ultra Ball]]s. While holding a press on a Poké Ball, a ring will appear around the Pokémon. This ring shrinks over time; once it reaches its smallest size it immediately returns to full size and the cycle repeats. If the Poké Ball thrown strikes the Pokémon after passing through the ring, it will grant a bonus to catch rate depending on the size of the ring, denoted as Nice/Great/Excellent throws. Throwing a curve ball by spinning the ball before throwing it also increases your chances of catching the Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ===Locations===<br /> There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. PokéStops and Gyms exist at are pre-defined real-world locations that the player must be within range of to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they have shown up in the Map.)<br /> <br /> A PokéStop allows players to obtain items and Eggs by tapping on it then spinning the blue Photo Disc (swiping left / right across it). The Photo Disc then changes color to purple, and has a cooldown time of 5 minutes before it can be spun again. Pokémon often spawn close to PokéStops, sometimes in large clusters known as a [[Nest]]. Lures can be attached to PokéStops to attract certain Pokémon to them.<br /> <br /> Gyms appear much larger on the map, with its color matching the team currently in control of it. Players can battle to weaken those belonging to opposing teams. Players from any team can claim items from a gym's Photo Disc, the same as with a PokéStop. The player will be given a Gym Badge for each Gym the first time they interact with it: Badges can be leveled up to bronze, silver, and gold, with each level causing the Gym to give out a higher number of items when spun.<br /> <br /> A Gym can only be controlled by one team at a time, with its color matching the team currently in possession.<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by the player's team, they can add one of their own Pokémon to defend it (if there are not already six Pokémon in the Gym), which will earn the player 1 [[PokéCoin]] every 10 minutes, up to a maximum of 50 coins. A player can also feed Berries to any Pokémon in the Gym, which will increase the Pokémon's motivation and earn the player Stardust (and possibly Candy).<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by a rival team, the player can battle it to decrease each defending Pokémon's motivation; when a Pokémon's motivation reaches zero, it will be knocked out of the Gym. When all defending Pokémon have been defeated, the team loses control of the Gym, allowing the player to reclaim it as their own.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s may sometimes take place at a Gym, where several players can work together to battle against a wild Pokémon much stronger than normal. The Pokémon currently in the Raid is highlighted above the Gym, as well as its level. Winning a Raid Battle allows the involved players to attempt to catch the raid Pokémon, now with much reduced CP and possibly different attacks.<br /> <br /> PokéStops are much more common than Gyms, but depending on where a player lives, they may be very common or very sparse. Locations tend to be more common in urban areas due to a higher population density, resulting in more players in those areas. If there are no nearby PokéStops, the player can only obtain Poké Balls by leveling up or purchasing them with PokéCoins; if there are no nearby Gyms, the player can only obtain PokéCoins by purchasing them with real currency.<br /> <br /> The locations of PokéStops and Gyms are based on a selection of portals from the Niantic game {{wp|Ingress (video game)|Ingress}}. Until 2015, Ingress players (agents) could submit proposals for portals which subsequently had to be approved by Niantic. From 2017 onward, Ingress agents can submit new portals through Operation Portal Recon (OPR) that would be reviewed and approved by their OPR peers. Starting in September 2017, a PokéStop submission system started beta test for level 40 trainers located in Brazil and South Korea. As of September 2017 the portal or PokéStop submissions are still reviewed by agents participating in OPR for final approval, although Niantic has announced that the system will be expanded to Pokémon GO trainers.<br /> <br /> With Pokémon Go's update, you can now scan PokéStops to level them up and get bonus items from them. Eventually, the time runs out and the PokéStop no longer gives extra items, however it still retains it's level. PokéStops have a max level of fifty and the length of the bonus and the amount of extra items you get increases with each level.<br /> <br /> ===Battles===<br /> Battles in Pokémon GO, in contrast to the core series games, are not turn based and instead rely participants to continuously cast attacks to deal damage. While Pokémon GO uses the same [[Type#In Pokémon GO|type effectiveness]] chart as the core series since [[Generation VI]], it uses different multipliers and a [[Damage#Pokémon GO|different formula to calculate damage]]. There are two types of battle mechanics in Pokémon GO: one for {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s and {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s (against an AI) and the other for {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s (against another player or [[Team GO Rocket]]). The two modes have different stats for each move and use different sets of damage modifiers. For Trainer Battles, the player can battle the Team Leaders [[Blanche]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, or [[Candela]] to practice against an AI. For unspecified reasons, {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Shedinja}} are unusable in Trainer Battles.<br /> <br /> ===Moves===<br /> :''See also: [[List of moves (GO)]]''<br /> Unlike in the core series, Pokémon normally only have two [[Move#In Pokémon GO|moves]]: one Fast Attack and one Charged Attack. In both types of battles, Fast Attacks can be cast at any time, and the user gains {{OBP|energy|GO}} each cast. Charged Attacks are generally much stronger moves that cost energy to use. A Pokémon's moves are randomly assigned and can only be changed by using a [[TM#Pokémon GO|TM]] to learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack, at random, by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. [[Evolution|Evolving]] a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves (there are some exceptions).<br /> <br /> ===Trainer level===<br /> {{main|Trainer level}}<br /> In Pokémon GO, the player earns experience (abbreviated XP), rather than the Pokémon. As the player gains experience they gain levels. Leveling up awards the player with items, and certain levels unlock particular items. After reaching level 5, the player can choose a team, which allows them to use {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. As the player's level increases, their Pokémon are able to achieve a higher Combat Power as the player powers them up.<br /> <br /> ===Teams===<br /> [[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The team leaders Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]<br /> {{main|Team (GO)}}<br /> After the player reaches level 5, they can choose a team by tapping a Gym. There are three teams: the yellow Team Instinct led by Spark, the blue Team Mystic led by Blanche, and the red Team Valor led by Candela.<br /> <br /> Pokémon Appraisal, added in version 0.35.0 (labelled version 1.5.0 on the iOS App Store), has the chosen team's leader detail a Pokémon's {{IV}}s much like a [[stats judge]] in the core series. They describe which of its three stats has the highest IVs, and how good its IVs are overall. They will also note if the Pokémon's height or weight is particularly far from the average listed in the Pokédex.<br /> <br /> Players may change their team by purchasing a [[Team Medallion]] in the Shop. After purchasing it, the player must wait 365 days before they may buy another one.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Emblem<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Team<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Color<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Mascot<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Leader<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Description<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Instinct emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Instinct<br /> | Yellow<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{OBP|Spark|GO}}<br /> | ''Hey! The name's Spark &amp;mdash; the leader of Team Instinct. Pokemon are creatures with excellent intuition. I bet the secret to their intuition is related to how they're hatched. Come and join my team! You never lose when you trust your instincts!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Mystic<br /> | Blue<br /> | {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | [[Blanche]]<br /> | ''I am Blanche, leader of Team Mystic. The wisdom of Pokemon is immeasurably deep. I am researching why it is that they evolve. With our calm analysis of every situation, we can't lose!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | [[File:Team Valor emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Valor<br /> | Red<br /> | {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | [[Candela]]<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; | ''I'm Candela &amp;mdash; Team Valor's leader! Pokemon are stronger than humans, and they're warmhearted, too! I'm researching ways to enhance Pokemon's natural power in the pursuit of true strength. There's no doubt that the Pokemon our team have trained at the strongest in battle! Are you ready?''<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Items===<br /> {{main|List of items (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO has a variety of items that are stored in the player's [[Bag]]. These items have many purposes, including [[caught Pokémon|capturing]], [[evolution|evolving]] and restoring Pokémon. Items are primarily obtained through spinning Photo Disks at [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. Upon reaching a new [[Trainer level]], the player will also receive a large amount of items. In later updates, players could also earn other rarer items from winning {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s or by completing [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]] tasks.<br /> <br /> A Bag may hold up to 350 items, but players can purchase more space for {{PCoin}}200, allowing for 50 more items, up to a maximum of 5,150. If the player tries to spin a PokéStop or open a Gift with a full Bag, the game will not allow them to do so unless there is at least one empty slot. Before participating in a {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}, players will be warned if their Bag is full, notifying them that prizes will not be rewarded afterwards. However, receiving items through other means, such as leveling up or winning raids, can bypass this limit and allow players to store more items past the capacity.<br /> <br /> ===Shop===<br /> {{main|PokéCoin}}<br /> In the Shop, the player can make two kinds of purchases. They can purchase PokéCoins using real money or they can purchase in-game items using PokéCoins. PokéCoins are the in-app currency used in Pokémon GO. There are two ways of obtaining PokéCoins: the {{OBP|Gym|GO}} Defender bonus or by purchasing them with real money.<br /> <br /> A number of the in-game items in the Shop can also be obtained by playing the game, but a few items are exclusive to the Shop: the Bag Upgrade, the Pokémon Storage Upgrade, and the Premium Raid Pass. The Shop also occasionally features limited-time &quot;Box&quot; deals (e.g., a Special Box) that include more than one kind of item.<br /> <br /> To obtain the Defender bonus, the player must assign a Pokémon to defend a Gym that currently has less than six defenders. Upon their Pokémon being knocked out, the player will receive a number of coins based on how long their Pokémon defended a Gym, one coin for every ten minutes, up to a maximum of {{PCoin}}50 for a collective eight hours and twenty minutes.<br /> <br /> ===Eggs===<br /> [[File:GO Egg 2 km.png|thumb|100px|A 2&amp;nbsp;km egg in Pokémon GO]]<br /> {{main|List of Eggs (GO)}}<br /> The player can obtain Eggs at [[PokéStop]]s, {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s, or as a possible [[Adventure Sync]] reward. An Egg will hatch after traveling a certain distance while the Egg is in an [[Egg Incubator]]. Five Egg distances are possible: 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, 7&amp;nbsp;km, 10&amp;nbsp;km, and 12&amp;nbsp;km. 7 km Eggs are exclusively obtained by opening [[Gift]]s, and 12 km Eggs are obtained by beating [[Team GO Rocket Leader]]s. 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, and 10&amp;nbsp;km eggs are obtained from Pokéstops and Gyms, but if a trainer walks enough in a week, they'll get an egg from Adventure Sync. This includes walking 25&amp;nbsp;km for a 5&amp;nbsp;km egg, or walking 50&amp;nbsp;km for a 10&amp;nbsp;km egg. The eggs from Adventure Sync have different Pokémon that can hatch from them. Each species has a set Egg distance and can only hatch from Eggs with this distance, but Egg distances have occasionally been changed.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Buddy===<br /> [[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]<br /> {{main|Buddy Pokémon}}<br /> By assigning a Buddy Pokémon, the player can receive additional Candies for that species of Pokémon as they walk. Depending on the species, the Buddy Pokémon will find 1 Candy every 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, or 20 km walked. The player can only have a single Buddy Pokémon at one time.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon require being walked a certain distance before it can evolve. For example, {{p|Feebas}} must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20 km before it can be evolved into {{p|Milotic}}.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon also require you to do certain things (other than walking) while they are your buddy to evolve.<br /> <br /> You can take pictures of your buddy and feed it to level it up to gain certain perks.<br /> <br /> ===Research tasks===<br /> There are four types of Research tasks in Pokémon GO: [[Field Research]], [[Special Research]], [[Timed Research]], and [[Collection Challenge]]s. Players can complete Research tasks to receive a variety of rewards, including items or encounters with a [[wild Pokémon]]. Wild Pokémon encountered from completing Research tasks will never [[escape|flee]] and have a minimum of 10 {{IV}}s (out of a maximum 15) per stat.<br /> <br /> Trainers can unlock Field Research tasks by spinning [[PokéStop]]s and can hold a maximum of three tasks at once. Each PokéStop has a specific Field Research task assigned to it once a day. Players can choose to discard a Field Research task to free up a slot. Completing a Field Research tasks earns the player a Stamp up to once a day. Once the player collects seven Stamps, a Research Breakthrough will be unlocked, which includes item rewards and an encounter with a rare, special Pokémon. AR Mapping Tasks can also be obtained as Field Research, and do not take up one of the three Field Research slots. Sponsored Field Research are obtained by spinning Sponsored [[PokéStop]]s.<br /> <br /> [[Special Research]] tasks generally take longer to complete than Field Research. Unlike Field Research, Special Research tasks are finite and unlocked through specific events. A Special Research is usually several sets of three Research tasks that must be completed sequentially before unlocking the next set. Upon completing all Special Research sets, the player will have the chance to encounter a rare, special Pokémon. So far, Special Research is the only way to obtain {{p|Mew}} (and its [[Shiny]] variant), {{p|Celebi}} (and its Shiny variant), {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Shaymin}} (in its Land and Sky form), {{p|Victini}}, Aria Form {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Hoopa}} Confined, {{p|Zarude}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, and other rare or exclusive Pokémon.<br /> <br /> [[Timed Research]] tasks are only available during events. Unlike Field and Special research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. Much like Special Research, they often have pages and multiple tasks per page. They recently have come with new seasons of [[GO Battle League]], and often Pokémon GO has partnerships with companies, and Timed Research is available with codes for customers of the company.<br /> <br /> [[Collection Challenge]]s. Like Timed Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. When a Collection Challenge is completed, it adds to the &quot;Elite Collector&quot; Medal. Collection Challenges sometimes comes in the form of redeemable codes. They involve catching, evolving, or trading specific Pokémon. Usually, the objective is to just catch the normal Pokémon specified, but sometimes they also require trading, or evolving Pokémon, or catching the Pokémon in their Shadow or Costume form.<br /> <br /> ===Team GO Rocket===<br /> [[File:GO Rocket PokéStop.png|160px|thumb|A PokéStop invaded by Team GO Rocket]]<br /> {{main|Team GO Rocket}}<br /> Team GO Rocket is a [[villainous team]] whose goal is to take over [[PokéStop]]s for their items and resources. Team GO Rocket Grunts are occasionally stationed to invade a PokéStop, and they come to you in a hot air balloon, where they will challenge players to battle if they interact with the PokéStop. Team GO Rocket Grunts battle using Shadow Pokémon and will abandon one of their Pokémon upon being defeated. Players will have a chance to capture the abandoned Shadow Pokémon, which can then be purified using Candy and Stardust.<br /> <br /> ===Mega Evolution===<br /> {{main|Mega Evolution (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Mega Evolutions also exist in Pokémon Go, currently 25 Mega Evolutions are available in GO. Mega Evolution is achieved by using [[Mega Energy]]. Mega Energy has a limit of 2000 per Pokémon in a trainer's inventory, it is a resource similar to Candy. Shadow Pokémon are unable to Mega Evolve, when a Pokémon is Mega Evolved, it lasts for a period of 8 hours. Once this period is over it starts a countdown for the Pokémon's rest period. When the rest period is over, the Pokémon can Mega Evolve with no Mega Energy cost. There are different levels for mega evolved Pokémon, levels are advanced by Mega Evolving the Pokémon multiple times. The higher the level, the shorter the rest period, and the more the Mega Bonuses do.<br /> <br /> When a Pokémon is mega evolved, you will get bonus candy, stardust, and an increased chance for XL Candy when catching Pokémon that share a type with the Mega Evolved Pokémon.<br /> <br /> Mega Evolution was originally released in Pokémon Go on August 27th, 2020, this started with the Mega Evolutions for {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Beedrill}}.<br /> On April 20th, 2022, the Mega system was overhauled into the current system. This started the &quot;A Mega Moment&quot; event, along with the release of Mega {{p|Kangaskhan}}<br /> <br /> ===Medals===<br /> {{main|List of medals (GO)}}<br /> The game has challenges that award [[Medal#Pokémon GO|medals]] upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile. Some medals unlock [[Style (GO)|clothing items]], allowing players to purchase them using PokéCoins. Medals awarded for catching Pokémon of a specific type slightly increase the capture rate of Pokémon of that type.<br /> <br /> ===Daily bonuses===<br /> Daily bonuses give the player extra rewards the first time they perform certain actions each day (local time). They were added to Pokémon GO in version 0.45.0 (labelled 1.15.0 on the {{wp|App Store (iOS)|iOS App Store}}), which was released on November 7, 2016.<br /> <br /> The first Pokémon the player catches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and 600 {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}. If the player catches a Pokémon every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and 3000 Stardust.<br /> <br /> The first [[PokéStop]] or {{OBP|Gym|GO}} the player searches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and extra items. If the player searches PokéStops or Gyms every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and even more items. The 7-day streak bonus is guaranteed to give the player an [[Evolution item]] (such as a [[King's Rock]]).<br /> <br /> ===Available Pokémon===<br /> {{main|List of Pokémon by availability (GO)}}<br /> For a list of Pokémon available in Pokémon GO, see [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]].<br /> <br /> ==Events==<br /> {{main|List of events (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO features a variety of both local and global events throughout the year, which often feature increased {{pkmn2|wild}} spawns of thematic Pokémon, bonuses for certain in-game activities, and new releases of [[Shiny Pokémon]].<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> Some of the music in Pokémon GO was composed by [[Junichi Masuda]]. The music, as well as the sound effects, can be turned off in the [[options#Pokémon GO|settings]] of the app.<br /> <br /> ==Version history==<br /> {{main|Pokémon GO/Version history}}<br /> For a full history of all content released in Pokémon GO, please see [[Pokémon GO/Version history]].<br /> <br /> ==Compatibility==<br /> Pokémon GO requires an internet connection ({{wp|Wi-Fi}}, {{wp|3G}} or {{wp|4G}}) and GPS and location services. According to the official support site, the game can be played on:&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/92-supported-devices Supported Devices — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Android devices: {{wp|Android Nougat|Android 7}} (2016) and newer ({{wp|Rooting (Android OS)|rooted}} devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)<br /> ** {{wp|Android KitKat|Android 4.4}} (2013) support was available until July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1771-discontinued-support-for-android-4-kitkat Discontinued Support for Android 4 KitKat — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Lollipop|Android 5}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/2697-discontinued-support-for-android-5-ios-10-11-and-iphone-5s-6 Discontinued Support for Android 5, iOS 10/11, and iPhone 5s/6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Marshmallow|Android 6}} (2015) support was available until June 13, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3455-discontinued-support-for-android-6/ Discontinued Support for Android 6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * iOS devices: {{wp|iPhone 6S}} (2015) and newer, {{wp|iOS 14}} (2020) and newer ({{wp|iOS jailbreaking|jailbroken}} devices are not supported)<br /> ** {{wp|iPad 2}} (2011), {{wp|iPad (3rd generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPhone 5}} (2012), {{wp|iPad (4th generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPad Mini (1st generation)|iPad Mini}} (2012), and {{wp|iPhone 5C}} (2013) support was available until February 28, 2018.&lt;ref&gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911194054/https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115016003208-Discontinued-support-for-certain-Apple-devices-from-2013-and-older- Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older – Pokémon GO (Archived)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iPhone 5S}} (2013) and {{wp|iPhone 6}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 10}} (2016) support was available from September 13, 2016 to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Apple Watch}} (2015) support was available from December 22, 2016 to July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1812-discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued Support for Apple Watch — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 11}} (2017) support was available from September 19, 2017 to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 12}} (2018) support was available from September 17, 2018 to November 30, 2021.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3179-discontinued-support-for-ios-12 Discontinued Support for iOS 12 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 13}} (2019) support was available from September 19, 2019 to July 12, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3522-discontinued-support-for-ios-13/ Discontinued Support for iOS 13 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> However, the game is also playable on some iOS and Android devices that are not officially supported.<br /> <br /> ==Connectivity==<br /> Pokémon GO originally had no connectivity with other Pokémon games. However, [[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that the developers planned to add connectivity with the next entry in the [[core series]] Pokémon games.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/qqbsdqjgj-k?t=29m16s Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20160715175300/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-from-the-pokemon-go-announcement/ News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] is the first game to allow the player to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to a core series title. Only the [[Generation I|first 151]] Pokémon (including [[Regional form|Alolan forms]]), {{p|Meltan}}, and its [[Evolution|evolved form]], {{p|Melmetal}}, can be transferred. Upon transferring Pokémon to a Let's Go! game or Pokémon HOME for the first time, the player will receive the [[Mystery Box]] in Pokémon GO, which is used to spawn wild Meltan.<br /> <br /> On November 10, 2020, the [[GO Transporter]] was made available to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to [[Pokémon HOME]]. Each Pokémon costs a certain amount of GO Transporter Energy to transfer to HOME, depending on its {{stat|CP}} and whether it is {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or {{pkmn2|Mythical}}. The GO Transporter passively recharges Energy, but the player can spend [[PokéCoin]]s to fully recharge the GO Transporter instantly. Pokémon transferred to HOME via the GO Transporter can be sent to {{g|Sword and Shield}} but not Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. After the first transfer, the player will receive a [[Melmetal]] that can [[Gigantamax]] in Pokémon HOME.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/ZZopswCf2oE Introducing Gigantamax Melmetal, the Steel-type Pokémon! (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Any Shiny Pokémon originating from GO, when transferred to {{g|Sword and Shield}}, will have square sparkles instead of star sparkles, regardless of its [[personality value]].<br /> <br /> ==Partnerships==<br /> {{incomplete|section|Partnerships in Japan, Big Heritage partnership, Baskin Robins}}<br /> <br /> Due to the popularity of Pokémon GO, the game has partnered with several other companies to offer special promotions. These partnerships often involve sponsored locations, wherein stores affiliated with the partner company become [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with {{wp|Ayala Malls}}, {{wp|Puregold}}, {{wp|Robinsons Malls}}, and {{wp|SM Supermalls}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/205489/globe-telecom-enhances-the-pokemon-go-experience-for-ph-gamers Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers]&lt;/ref&gt; The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).&lt;ref&gt;[https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/sponsor-dropped-out-of-pokemon-go/ Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack}} stores in the United States became PokéStops and Gyms. Sprint locations also feature in-store charging stations to allow Pokémon GO players to charge their devices. Players could also find small Level 10, 20, 30, or 40 iron-on patches at Sprint store Gyms. During the fourth year, the partnership ended.<br /> <br /> The day after the Sprint partnership began, a {{wp|Starbucks}} partnership in the United States began as well. 7,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States have been made into PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, Starbucks sold a special-edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino as part of this partnership; the Pokémon GO Frappuccino starts with a Vanilla Bean {{wp|Frappuccino}} blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India became PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's &quot;Happy New Year&quot; offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers.<br /> <br /> ==Development==<br /> The game was conceived by John Hanke after the development of Niantic's Ingress. It was decided that a game based on Pokémon would be a good choice, due to its focus on collecting the titular creatures. Hanke brought the idea to the Pokémon Company and talked with Mr. Isihara. Development began. Junichi Masuda worked with Niantic on the game's development.&lt;ref&gt;''Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon''&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> An Ingress Report released on September 10, 2015, the day of the game's announcement, stated that a closed beta would occur during Northern Hemisphere winter 2015 and that the game would be released in early 2016.&lt;ref name=&quot;IngressReport&quot;&gt;[https://youtu.be/HMsM1nzWiYw?t=2m22s INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015]&lt;/ref&gt; However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/0noAj Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/01/160108_at01.html 『Pokémon GO』のベータテストについて ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Field tests were held in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States prior to the game's public release. Selected applicants were given the opportunity to test the game.<br /> * Japan: held from March 29 to June 30, 2016, announced on March 3, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/5731W Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest/ Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-au-nz/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-us/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> A session at the {{wp|Game Developers Conference}} featuring the game [[n:Pokémon GO to be discussed at Game Developers Conference|was intended to be held]] by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2016, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/03/03/pokemon-go-gdc-presentation-canceled.aspx Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Release==<br /> Unlike previous Pokémon games for mobile devices, Pokémon GO was released on a staggered schedule, releasing initially to only to a few select countries. After its initial release on July 6, 2016, additional releases [[n:Niantic puts Pokémon GO's international rollout on hold|were put on hold]] due to server issues, but resumed on July 13, 2016, with the app's [[n:Pokémon GO now available in Germany|release in Germany]]. France was supposed to receive the app alongside other European countries, but the official release in the country was postponed due to the {{wp|2016 Nice truck attack}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://fr.ign.com/pokemon-go-iphone/15934/news/pokemon-go-the-pokemon-company-confirme-le-report-francais Pokémon GO : The Pokémon Company confirme le report français]&lt;/ref&gt; The release in {{pmin|Brazil}} was only a couple of days prior to the beginning of the {{wp|2016 Summer Olympics}} in Rio de Janeiro.<br /> <br /> So far, Pokémon GO has been released in all countries with access to the iOS App Store, Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store, except for {{pmin|Ukraine}}, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, {{pmin|the Arab world|Saudi Arabia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Yemen}}, Myanmar, {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Tunisia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Algeria}}, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Zimbabwe.<br /> <br /> On March 10, 2022, the game was removed and deactivated in Russia and Belarus due to the {{wp|2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine}}.&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1502120716665118725 @NianticLabs on Twitter]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy expandable&quot; 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| July 16, 2016<br /> | Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, Greenland, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Latvia, Liechtenstein, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, Malta, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 17, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Canada}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 19, 2016<br /> | Puerto Rico<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 22, 2016<br /> | Japan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 24, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|France}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 25, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 3, 2016<br /> | Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Bolivia}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Costa Rica}}, Dominica, {{pmin|Latin America|Dominican Republic}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|Latin America|El Salvador}}, Grenada, {{pmin|Latin America|Guatemala}}, Guyana, Haiti, {{pmin|Latin America|Honduras}}, Jamaica, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, Montserrat, {{pmin|Latin America|Nicaragua}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Paraguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, {{pmin|Latin America|Uruguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 5, 2016&lt;br&gt;August 6, 2016<br /> | Aruba, Brunei, Cambodia, Curaçao, Fiji, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, Laos, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, Turks and Caicos Islands, {{pmin|Vietnam}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | September 30, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Albania}}, Bosnia and Herzegovina, {{pmin|Greater China|Macau}}, {{pmin|North Macedonia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 1, 2016<br /> | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 4, 2016&lt;br&gt;October 5, 2016<br /> | Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, Eswatini, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, {{pmin|the Arab World|Morocco}}, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | November 18, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the Arab world|Bahrain}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Jordan}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Lebanon}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | December 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|South Asia|Bangladesh}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Bhutan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Nepal}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Sri Lanka}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | January 24, 2017<br /> | {{pmin|South Korea}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | September 11, 2018<br /> | {{pmin|Russia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | June 3, 2021<br /> | {{pmin|Turkey}}<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> &lt;gallery&gt;<br /> Pokémon GO icon.png|Icon<br /> Pokémon GO Beyond icon.png|GO Beyond Icon<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Load screen===<br /> {| class=&quot;roundy collapsible&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Image<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Dates<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Theme<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen.png|60px]]<br /> | July 6 - October 26, 2016<br /> | Original<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 2.png|60px]]<br /> | October 26 - December 12, 2016<br /> | Halloween 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 3.png|60px]]<br /> | December 12 - 30, 2016<br /> | Christmas 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 4.png|60px]]<br /> | December 30, 2016 - April 7, 2017<br /> | New Year 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 5.png|60px]]<br /> | April 7 - June 21, 2017<br /> | Summer (Johto) 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 6.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 20, 2017<br /> | Raid Battle 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 7.png|60px]]<br /> | October 20 - November 2017<br /> | Halloween 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 8.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2017 - January 2018<br /> | Christmas 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 9.png|60px]]<br /> | January - March 28, 2018<br /> | New Year 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 10.png|60px]]<br /> | March 28 - June 19, 2018<br /> | Research &amp; Mew Screen 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 11.png|60px]]<br /> | June 19 - December 7, 2018<br /> | Summer 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 12.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2018 - January 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;February 14 - 23, 2019<br /> | Trainer Battle League<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 13.png|60px]]<br /> | January 2 - February 14, 2019<br /> | New Year 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 14.png|60px]]<br /> | February 23 - June 21, 2019<br /> | GO Snapshot 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 15.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 2, 2019<br /> | Summer 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 16.png|60px]]<br /> | October 2 - December 16, 2019<br /> | [[Team GO Rocket]]<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 17.png|60px]]<br /> | December 16, 2019 - January 2020&lt;br&gt;February 3 - March 25, 2020<br /> | Christmas 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 18.png|60px]]<br /> | January - February 3, 2020<br /> | New Year 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 19.png|60px]]<br /> | March 25, 2020 - July 10, 2020<br /> | Spring 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 20.png|60px]]<br /> | July 10, 2020 - October 29, 2020<br /> | GO Fest 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 21.png|60px]]<br /> | October 29, 2020 - December 1, 2020<br /> | Halloween 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 22.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021<br /> | Christmas 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 23.png|60px]]<br /> | January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021<br /> | New Year 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 24.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2021 - June 11, 2021<br /> | Spring 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 25.png|60px]]<br /> | June 11, 2021 - July 17, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 26.png|60px]]<br /> | July 17, 2021 - September 1, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021 Hoopa<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 27.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021<br /> | Autumn 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 28.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021&lt;br&gt;February 2, 2022 - March 1, 2022<br /> | Winter 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 29.png|60px]]<br /> | December 31, 2021 - February 2, 2022<br /> | New Year 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 30.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022<br /> | Spring 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 31.png|60px]]<br /> | June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022<br /> | GO Fest 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 32.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2022 - present<br /> | Autumn 2022<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * Pokémon GO has been banned in Iran&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36989526 Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security' | BBC]&lt;/ref&gt; and {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/01/10/pokemon-go-isnt-coming-to-china-any-time-soon Pokémon Go banned by China authorities over 'safety' and 'security' | Forbes]&lt;/ref&gt; due to security concerns. However, some Iranians are still playing the game publicly regardless.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iranians-hunt-pokemon-despite-ban-071914210.html Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban | Yahoo]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * On April 1, 2014, over two years before the release of Pokémon GO, Google released a minigame inside of Google Maps to catch Pokémon in celebration of April Fools' Day. On the same day, Google also released a companion YouTube video&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]&lt;/ref&gt; advertising the position of [[Pokémon Master]] at the company.<br /> * In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], starting from v1.1.0, [[Shiny Pokémon]] transferred from Pokémon GO will always use square sparkles, regardless of [[personality value]].<br /> * This is the first Pokémon game to use the {{wp|Unity (game engine)|Unity}} engine.<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{langtable|color={{night color}}|bordercolor={{blue color light}}|textcolor=fff<br /> |ja={{tt|Pokémon|ポケモン}} GO<br /> |zh_yue={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |zh_cmn={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |fr=Pokémon GO<br /> |de=Pokémon GO<br /> |it=Pokémon GO<br /> |ko={{tt|Pokémon|포켓몬}} GO<br /> |pt_br=Pokémon GO<br /> |pt_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |ru=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_la=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |th=โปเกมอนโก ''Pokémon GO''<br /> |tr=Pokémon GO<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by base stats (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of moves (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)]]<br /> * [[Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]]<br /> * {{Appendix|Pokémon GO Player's Guide}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> '''Official Websites'''<br /> * [http://www.pokemongo.com/ Offical website]<br /> ** [https://www.pokemongo.jp/ Offical website (JP)]<br /> * [https://pokemongolive.com/ Niantic Pokemon GO Live website]<br /> <br /> '''Social Media'''<br /> * [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/ Offical Facebook page]<br /> * [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp Offical Twitter account]<br /> * [https://www.instagram.com/pokemongoapp/ Offical Instagram account]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/c/pokemongo Offical YouTube channel]<br /> <br /> '''Videos'''<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sj2iQyBTQs Official teaser]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtDeeXtMZM Official trailer]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlX77BKLyY Pokémon GO announcement press conference]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{Other games}}&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Project Games notice}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Pokémon GO|*]]<br /> [[Category:Mobile games]]<br /> [[Category:Unity games]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[es:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[fr:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[it:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[ja:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[zh:Pokémon GO]]</div>

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<p>FireDragons52: /* Mega Evolution */</p> <hr /> <div>{{samename|song|Pokémon Go! (song)}}<br /> {{samename|[[TCG]] expansion|Pokémon GO (TCG)}}<br /> {{incomplete|needs=Details on [https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000268888-Pokémon-GO-on-Apple-Watch Pokémon GO for Apple Watch]}}<br /> {{Infobox game|colorscheme=night|bordercolorscheme=blue<br /> |name={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |jname={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |boxart=Pokemon Go Logo.png<br /> |size=200px<br /> |caption=Pokémon GO logo<br /> |category=Real-world adventure&lt;br&gt;{{wp|Location-based game}}<br /> |players=1+<br /> |link_method=N/A<br /> |platform={{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}<br /> |gen_series=[[Generation VI]] - {{gen|IX}} [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin off]]<br /> |release_date_ja=March 29, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 22, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_na=May 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_au=April 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_eu=July 13, 2016<br /> |release_date_kr=January 24, 2017<br /> |release_date_hk=July 25, 2016<br /> |release_date_tw=August 6, 2016<br /> |publisher=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |developer=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |cero=A<br /> |esrb=E<br /> |pegi=3<br /> |acb=PG<br /> |grb=3<br /> |website_ja=[http://www.pokemongo.jp/ Official site (TPC)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/ja/ Official site (Niantic)]<br /> |website_en=[http://www.pokemongo.com/ Official site (TPCi)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/en/ Official site (Niantic)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-go/ Pokémon.com]<br /> }}<br /> {{bulbanews|game}}<br /> {{StrategyWiki}}<br /> '''Pokémon GO''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|Pokémon GO|ポケモン　ゴー}}}}''') is a multiplayer, location-based, {{wp|augmented reality}} Pokémon game for {{wp|iOS}} and {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}. The game results from a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company]], [[Nintendo]], and [[Niantic]], Inc., and is {{wp|Freemium|free to download}} with in-app purchases. It was released in most markets with access to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store on a staggered schedule starting on July 6, 2016. The game became available on the Samsung Galaxy Store for Samsung devices running on Android on May 11, 2019&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1126967087736467457?s=20 Announcement of game availability on Galaxy Store]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> The game was announced at the [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon GO Press Conference]] in Japan on September 10, 2015. Field tests for Pokémon GO were held from March 29, 2016 through June 30, 2016.<br /> <br /> The game is compatible with the [[Pokémon GO Plus]] and the [[Poké Ball Plus]], {{wp|Bluetooth}} devices that allow players to enjoy elements of the game without looking at their phone. Compatibility with the {{wp|Apple Watch}} was added in an update on December 22, 2016, but was later dropped on July 1, 2019 with the addition of Adventure Sync.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?p=web&amp;s=top-articles&amp;f=discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued support for Apple Watch]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Blurb==<br /> &lt;i&gt;Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet Earth!<br /> <br /> Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world. You’ll join one of three teams and battle for the prestige and ownership of Gyms with your Pokémon at your side.<br /> <br /> Pokémon are out there, and you need to find them. As you walk around a neighborhood, your smartphone will vibrate when there’s a Pokémon nearby. Take aim and throw a Poké Ball… You’ll have to stay alert, or it might get away!<br /> <br /> Search far and wide for Pokémon and items<br /> <br /> Certain Pokémon appear near their native environment—look for Water-type Pokémon by lakes and oceans. Visit PokéStops, found at interesting places like museums, art installations, historical markers, and monuments, to stock up on Poké Balls and helpful items.<br /> <br /> Catching, hatching, evolving, and more<br /> <br /> As you level up, you’ll be able to catch more-powerful Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. You can add to your collection by hatching Pokémon Eggs based on the distances you walk. Help your Pokémon evolve by catching many of the same kind.<br /> <br /> Take on Gym battles and defend your Gym<br /> <br /> As your Charmander evolves to Charmeleon and then Charizard, you can battle together to defeat a Gym and assign your Pokémon to defend it against all comers.<br /> <br /> It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await!<br /> <br /> Note: This app is free-to-play and is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.&lt;/i&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Gameplay==<br /> [[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]]<br /> Pokémon GO has mechanics much different from those of the core series games. The player is assisted by [[Professor Willow]] throughout the game. Players can login using a [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], Google, or Facebook account, which can be linked together for logging in.<br /> <br /> The game can be played as an {{wp|augmented reality}} (AR) game, so that in wild encounters and battles the Pokémon appear to be in the real world when looking at the smart device's screen. However, it is also possible to disable this functionality, which saves battery power and is necessary on some devices which do not support AR.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Candy|GO}} and {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} are two forms of currency central to Pokémon GO. Each Pokémon's evolutionary family uses a specific type of Candy to [[Power Up]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. Stardust is required in addition to Candy to Power Up; unlike Candy, Stardust is not specific to any species of Pokémon. Candy and Stardust are most commonly earned by catching and hatching Pokémon. If a player [[released Pokémon|transfers]] a Pokémon to Professor Willow, then one Candy for that Pokémon will be awarded.<br /> <br /> Players can also challenge each other in {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s or challenge the Team leaders [[Candela]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, and [[Blanche]] in Battle Training.<br /> <br /> Players can customize their [[Style (GO)|appearance]], such as clothing and accessories, which can be shown to other players. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s collect XP from performing various actions, such as catching Pokémon, which allows them to increase their Trainer [[level]]. Leveling up rewards the player with items, and some levels unlock features of the game. Wild Pokémon encountered by Trainers at higher levels are more likely to have higher CP. The maximum number of times an individual Pokémon can be [[Power Up|Powered Up]] increases with the Trainer's level.<br /> <br /> ===Capturing===<br /> : ''See also: [[Catch rate (GO)]]''<br /> In the game, [[wild Pokémon]] appear on a map of the real world (based on the crowdsourced OpenStreetMap project)&lt;ref&gt;[https://allgamers.com/article/3496/niantic-switches-to-openstreetmap-in-pokeacutemon-go Niantic Switches to OpenStreetMap in Pokémon GO]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2018/04/01/tips-pokemon-go-2/ Recommendations for new (Pokémon GO) mappers by community members]&lt;/ref&gt;, with the player moving in the game by traveling in the real world. When a Pokémon is nearby, the player's phone vibrates. The player can encounter a nearby Pokémon by tapping it in the Map View. Different kinds of Pokémon will appear in different environments; for example, {{type|Water}} Pokémon are more common near water. [[Weather]] also affects which Pokémon are common.<br /> <br /> In a wild encounter, the player attempts to capture a wild Pokémon in a [[Poké Ball]] before it runs away. Unlike in the [[core series]] games, these encounters do not involve battle. At higher levels, the player can use various Berries to make wild Pokémon easier to catch or use more powerful Poké Balls like [[Great Ball]]s and [[Ultra Ball]]s. While holding a press on a Poké Ball, a ring will appear around the Pokémon. This ring shrinks over time; once it reaches its smallest size it immediately returns to full size and the cycle repeats. If the Poké Ball thrown strikes the Pokémon after passing through the ring, it will grant a bonus to catch rate depending on the size of the ring, denoted as Nice/Great/Excellent throws. Throwing a curve ball by spinning the ball before throwing it also increases your chances of catching the Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ===Locations===<br /> There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. PokéStops and Gyms exist at are pre-defined real-world locations that the player must be within range of to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they have shown up in the Map.)<br /> <br /> A PokéStop allows players to obtain items and Eggs by tapping on it then spinning the blue Photo Disc (swiping left / right across it). The Photo Disc then changes color to purple, and has a cooldown time of 5 minutes before it can be spun again. Pokémon often spawn close to PokéStops, sometimes in large clusters known as a [[Nest]]. Lures can be attached to PokéStops to attract certain Pokémon to them.<br /> <br /> Gyms appear much larger on the map, with its color matching the team currently in control of it. Players can battle to weaken those belonging to opposing teams. Players from any team can claim items from a gym's Photo Disc, the same as with a PokéStop. The player will be given a Gym Badge for each Gym the first time they interact with it: Badges can be leveled up to bronze, silver, and gold, with each level causing the Gym to give out a higher number of items when spun.<br /> <br /> A Gym can only be controlled by one team at a time, with its color matching the team currently in possession.<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by the player's team, they can add one of their own Pokémon to defend it (if there are not already six Pokémon in the Gym), which will earn the player 1 [[PokéCoin]] every 10 minutes, up to a maximum of 50 coins. A player can also feed Berries to any Pokémon in the Gym, which will increase the Pokémon's motivation and earn the player Stardust (and possibly Candy).<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by a rival team, the player can battle it to decrease each defending Pokémon's motivation; when a Pokémon's motivation reaches zero, it will be knocked out of the Gym. When all defending Pokémon have been defeated, the team loses control of the Gym, allowing the player to reclaim it as their own.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s may sometimes take place at a Gym, where several players can work together to battle against a wild Pokémon much stronger than normal. The Pokémon currently in the Raid is highlighted above the Gym, as well as its level. Winning a Raid Battle allows the involved players to attempt to catch the raid Pokémon, now with much reduced CP and possibly different attacks.<br /> <br /> PokéStops are much more common than Gyms, but depending on where a player lives, they may be very common or very sparse. Locations tend to be more common in urban areas due to a higher population density, resulting in more players in those areas. If there are no nearby PokéStops, the player can only obtain Poké Balls by leveling up or purchasing them with PokéCoins; if there are no nearby Gyms, the player can only obtain PokéCoins by purchasing them with real currency.<br /> <br /> The locations of PokéStops and Gyms are based on a selection of portals from the Niantic game {{wp|Ingress (video game)|Ingress}}. Until 2015, Ingress players (agents) could submit proposals for portals which subsequently had to be approved by Niantic. From 2017 onward, Ingress agents can submit new portals through Operation Portal Recon (OPR) that would be reviewed and approved by their OPR peers. Starting in September 2017, a PokéStop submission system started beta test for level 40 trainers located in Brazil and South Korea. As of September 2017 the portal or PokéStop submissions are still reviewed by agents participating in OPR for final approval, although Niantic has announced that the system will be expanded to Pokémon GO trainers.<br /> <br /> With Pokémon Go's update, you can now scan PokéStops to level them up and get bonus items from them. Eventually, the time runs out and the PokéStop no longer gives extra items, however it still retains it's level. PokéStops have a max level of fifty and the length of the bonus and the amount of extra items you get increases with each level.<br /> <br /> ===Battles===<br /> Battles in Pokémon GO, in contrast to the core series games, are not turn based and instead rely participants to continuously cast attacks to deal damage. While Pokémon GO uses the same [[Type#In Pokémon GO|type effectiveness]] chart as the core series since [[Generation VI]], it uses different multipliers and a [[Damage#Pokémon GO|different formula to calculate damage]]. There are two types of battle mechanics in Pokémon GO: one for {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s and {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s (against an AI) and the other for {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s (against another player or [[Team GO Rocket]]). The two modes have different stats for each move and use different sets of damage modifiers. For Trainer Battles, the player can battle the Team Leaders [[Blanche]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, or [[Candela]] to practice against an AI. For unspecified reasons, {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Shedinja}} are unusable in Trainer Battles.<br /> <br /> ===Moves===<br /> :''See also: [[List of moves (GO)]]''<br /> Unlike in the core series, Pokémon normally only have two [[Move#In Pokémon GO|moves]]: one Fast Attack and one Charged Attack. In both types of battles, Fast Attacks can be cast at any time, and the user gains {{OBP|energy|GO}} each cast. Charged Attacks are generally much stronger moves that cost energy to use. A Pokémon's moves are randomly assigned and can only be changed by using a [[TM#Pokémon GO|TM]] to learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack, at random, by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. [[Evolution|Evolving]] a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves (there are some exceptions).<br /> <br /> ===Trainer level===<br /> {{main|Trainer level}}<br /> In Pokémon GO, the player earns experience (abbreviated XP), rather than the Pokémon. As the player gains experience they gain levels. Leveling up awards the player with items, and certain levels unlock particular items. After reaching level 5, the player can choose a team, which allows them to use {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. As the player's level increases, their Pokémon are able to achieve a higher Combat Power as the player powers them up.<br /> <br /> ===Teams===<br /> [[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The team leaders Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]<br /> {{main|Team (GO)}}<br /> After the player reaches level 5, they can choose a team by tapping a Gym. There are three teams: the yellow Team Instinct led by Spark, the blue Team Mystic led by Blanche, and the red Team Valor led by Candela.<br /> <br /> Pokémon Appraisal, added in version 0.35.0 (labelled version 1.5.0 on the iOS App Store), has the chosen team's leader detail a Pokémon's {{IV}}s much like a [[stats judge]] in the core series. They describe which of its three stats has the highest IVs, and how good its IVs are overall. They will also note if the Pokémon's height or weight is particularly far from the average listed in the Pokédex.<br /> <br /> Players may change their team by purchasing a [[Team Medallion]] in the Shop. After purchasing it, the player must wait 365 days before they may buy another one.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Emblem<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Team<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Color<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Mascot<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Leader<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Description<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Instinct emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Instinct<br /> | Yellow<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{OBP|Spark|GO}}<br /> | ''Hey! The name's Spark &amp;mdash; the leader of Team Instinct. Pokemon are creatures with excellent intuition. I bet the secret to their intuition is related to how they're hatched. Come and join my team! You never lose when you trust your instincts!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Mystic<br /> | Blue<br /> | {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | [[Blanche]]<br /> | ''I am Blanche, leader of Team Mystic. The wisdom of Pokemon is immeasurably deep. I am researching why it is that they evolve. With our calm analysis of every situation, we can't lose!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | [[File:Team Valor emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Valor<br /> | Red<br /> | {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | [[Candela]]<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; | ''I'm Candela &amp;mdash; Team Valor's leader! Pokemon are stronger than humans, and they're warmhearted, too! I'm researching ways to enhance Pokemon's natural power in the pursuit of true strength. There's no doubt that the Pokemon our team have trained at the strongest in battle! Are you ready?''<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Items===<br /> {{main|List of items (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO has a variety of items that are stored in the player's [[Bag]]. These items have many purposes, including [[caught Pokémon|capturing]], [[evolution|evolving]] and restoring Pokémon. Items are primarily obtained through spinning Photo Disks at [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. Upon reaching a new [[Trainer level]], the player will also receive a large amount of items. In later updates, players could also earn other rarer items from winning {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s or by completing [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]] tasks.<br /> <br /> A Bag may hold up to 350 items, but players can purchase more space for {{PCoin}}200, allowing for 50 more items, up to a maximum of 5,150. If the player tries to spin a PokéStop or open a Gift with a full Bag, the game will not allow them to do so unless there is at least one empty slot. Before participating in a {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}, players will be warned if their Bag is full, notifying them that prizes will not be rewarded afterwards. However, receiving items through other means, such as leveling up or winning raids, can bypass this limit and allow players to store more items past the capacity.<br /> <br /> ===Shop===<br /> {{main|PokéCoin}}<br /> In the Shop, the player can make two kinds of purchases. They can purchase PokéCoins using real money or they can purchase in-game items using PokéCoins. PokéCoins are the in-app currency used in Pokémon GO. There are two ways of obtaining PokéCoins: the {{OBP|Gym|GO}} Defender bonus or by purchasing them with real money.<br /> <br /> A number of the in-game items in the Shop can also be obtained by playing the game, but a few items are exclusive to the Shop: the Bag Upgrade, the Pokémon Storage Upgrade, and the Premium Raid Pass. The Shop also occasionally features limited-time &quot;Box&quot; deals (e.g., a Special Box) that include more than one kind of item.<br /> <br /> To obtain the Defender bonus, the player must assign a Pokémon to defend a Gym that currently has less than six defenders. Upon their Pokémon being knocked out, the player will receive a number of coins based on how long their Pokémon defended a Gym, one coin for every ten minutes, up to a maximum of {{PCoin}}50 for a collective eight hours and twenty minutes.<br /> <br /> ===Eggs===<br /> [[File:GO Egg 2 km.png|thumb|100px|A 2&amp;nbsp;km egg in Pokémon GO]]<br /> {{main|List of Eggs (GO)}}<br /> The player can obtain Eggs at [[PokéStop]]s, {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s, or as a possible [[Adventure Sync]] reward. An Egg will hatch after traveling a certain distance while the Egg is in an [[Egg Incubator]]. Five Egg distances are possible: 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, 7&amp;nbsp;km, 10&amp;nbsp;km, and 12&amp;nbsp;km. 7 km Eggs are exclusively obtained by opening [[Gift]]s, and 12 km Eggs are obtained by beating [[Team GO Rocket Leader]]s. 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, and 10&amp;nbsp;km eggs are obtained from Pokéstops and Gyms, but if a trainer walks enough in a week, they'll get an egg from Adventure Sync. This includes walking 25&amp;nbsp;km for a 5&amp;nbsp;km egg, or walking 50&amp;nbsp;km for a 10&amp;nbsp;km egg. The eggs from Adventure Sync have different Pokémon that can hatch from them. Each species has a set Egg distance and can only hatch from Eggs with this distance, but Egg distances have occasionally been changed.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Buddy===<br /> [[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]<br /> {{main|Buddy Pokémon}}<br /> By assigning a Buddy Pokémon, the player can receive additional Candies for that species of Pokémon as they walk. Depending on the species, the Buddy Pokémon will find 1 Candy every 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, or 20 km walked. The player can only have a single Buddy Pokémon at one time.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon require being walked a certain distance before it can evolve. For example, {{p|Feebas}} must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20 km before it can be evolved into {{p|Milotic}}.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon also require you to do certain things (other than walking) while they are your buddy to evolve.<br /> <br /> You can take pictures of your buddy and feed it to level it up to gain certain perks.<br /> <br /> ===Research tasks===<br /> There are four types of Research tasks in Pokémon GO: [[Field Research]], [[Special Research]], [[Timed Research]], and [[Collection Challenge]]s. Players can complete Research tasks to receive a variety of rewards, including items or encounters with a [[wild Pokémon]]. Wild Pokémon encountered from completing Research tasks will never [[escape|flee]] and have a minimum of 10 {{IV}}s (out of a maximum 15) per stat.<br /> <br /> Trainers can unlock Field Research tasks by spinning [[PokéStop]]s and can hold a maximum of three tasks at once. Each PokéStop has a specific Field Research task assigned to it once a day. Players can choose to discard a Field Research task to free up a slot. Completing a Field Research tasks earns the player a Stamp up to once a day. Once the player collects seven Stamps, a Research Breakthrough will be unlocked, which includes item rewards and an encounter with a rare, special Pokémon. AR Mapping Tasks can also be obtained as Field Research, and do not take up one of the three Field Research slots. Sponsored Field Research are obtained by spinning Sponsored [[PokéStop]]s.<br /> <br /> [[Special Research]] tasks generally take longer to complete than Field Research. Unlike Field Research, Special Research tasks are finite and unlocked through specific events. A Special Research is usually several sets of three Research tasks that must be completed sequentially before unlocking the next set. Upon completing all Special Research sets, the player will have the chance to encounter a rare, special Pokémon. So far, Special Research is the only way to obtain {{p|Mew}} (and its [[Shiny]] variant), {{p|Celebi}} (and its Shiny variant), {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Shaymin}} (in its Land and Sky form), {{p|Victini}}, Aria Form {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Hoopa}} Confined, {{p|Zarude}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, and other rare or exclusive Pokémon.<br /> <br /> [[Timed Research]] tasks are only available during events. Unlike Field and Special research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. Much like Special Research, they often have pages and multiple tasks per page. They recently have come with new seasons of [[GO Battle League]], and often Pokémon GO has partnerships with companies, and Timed Research is available with codes for customers of the company.<br /> <br /> [[Collection Challenge]]s. Like Timed Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. When a Collection Challenge is completed, it adds to the &quot;Elite Collector&quot; Medal. Collection Challenges sometimes comes in the form of redeemable codes. They involve catching, evolving, or trading specific Pokémon. Usually, the objective is to just catch the normal Pokémon specified, but sometimes they also require trading, or evolving Pokémon, or catching the Pokémon in their Shadow or Costume form.<br /> <br /> ===Team GO Rocket===<br /> [[File:GO Rocket PokéStop.png|160px|thumb|A PokéStop invaded by Team GO Rocket]]<br /> {{main|Team GO Rocket}}<br /> Team GO Rocket is a [[villainous team]] whose goal is to take over [[PokéStop]]s for their items and resources. Team GO Rocket Grunts are occasionally stationed to invade a PokéStop, and they come to you in a hot air balloon, where they will challenge players to battle if they interact with the PokéStop. Team GO Rocket Grunts battle using Shadow Pokémon and will abandon one of their Pokémon upon being defeated. Players will have a chance to capture the abandoned Shadow Pokémon, which can then be purified using Candy and Stardust.<br /> <br /> ===Mega Evolution===<br /> {{main|Mega Evolution (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Mega Evolutions also exist in Pokémon Go, currently 25 Mega Evolutions are available in GO.<br /> <br /> ===Medals===<br /> {{main|List of medals (GO)}}<br /> The game has challenges that award [[Medal#Pokémon GO|medals]] upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile. Some medals unlock [[Style (GO)|clothing items]], allowing players to purchase them using PokéCoins. Medals awarded for catching Pokémon of a specific type slightly increase the capture rate of Pokémon of that type.<br /> <br /> ===Daily bonuses===<br /> Daily bonuses give the player extra rewards the first time they perform certain actions each day (local time). They were added to Pokémon GO in version 0.45.0 (labelled 1.15.0 on the {{wp|App Store (iOS)|iOS App Store}}), which was released on November 7, 2016.<br /> <br /> The first Pokémon the player catches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and 600 {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}. If the player catches a Pokémon every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and 3000 Stardust.<br /> <br /> The first [[PokéStop]] or {{OBP|Gym|GO}} the player searches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and extra items. If the player searches PokéStops or Gyms every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and even more items. The 7-day streak bonus is guaranteed to give the player an [[Evolution item]] (such as a [[King's Rock]]).<br /> <br /> ===Available Pokémon===<br /> {{main|List of Pokémon by availability (GO)}}<br /> For a list of Pokémon available in Pokémon GO, see [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]].<br /> <br /> ==Events==<br /> {{main|List of events (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO features a variety of both local and global events throughout the year, which often feature increased {{pkmn2|wild}} spawns of thematic Pokémon, bonuses for certain in-game activities, and new releases of [[Shiny Pokémon]].<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> Some of the music in Pokémon GO was composed by [[Junichi Masuda]]. The music, as well as the sound effects, can be turned off in the [[options#Pokémon GO|settings]] of the app.<br /> <br /> ==Version history==<br /> {{main|Pokémon GO/Version history}}<br /> For a full history of all content released in Pokémon GO, please see [[Pokémon GO/Version history]].<br /> <br /> ==Compatibility==<br /> Pokémon GO requires an internet connection ({{wp|Wi-Fi}}, {{wp|3G}} or {{wp|4G}}) and GPS and location services. According to the official support site, the game can be played on:&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/92-supported-devices Supported Devices — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Android devices: {{wp|Android Nougat|Android 7}} (2016) and newer ({{wp|Rooting (Android OS)|rooted}} devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)<br /> ** {{wp|Android KitKat|Android 4.4}} (2013) support was available until July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1771-discontinued-support-for-android-4-kitkat Discontinued Support for Android 4 KitKat — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Lollipop|Android 5}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/2697-discontinued-support-for-android-5-ios-10-11-and-iphone-5s-6 Discontinued Support for Android 5, iOS 10/11, and iPhone 5s/6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Marshmallow|Android 6}} (2015) support was available until June 13, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3455-discontinued-support-for-android-6/ Discontinued Support for Android 6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * iOS devices: {{wp|iPhone 6S}} (2015) and newer, {{wp|iOS 14}} (2020) and newer ({{wp|iOS jailbreaking|jailbroken}} devices are not supported)<br /> ** {{wp|iPad 2}} (2011), {{wp|iPad (3rd generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPhone 5}} (2012), {{wp|iPad (4th generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPad Mini (1st generation)|iPad Mini}} (2012), and {{wp|iPhone 5C}} (2013) support was available until February 28, 2018.&lt;ref&gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911194054/https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115016003208-Discontinued-support-for-certain-Apple-devices-from-2013-and-older- Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older – Pokémon GO (Archived)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iPhone 5S}} (2013) and {{wp|iPhone 6}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 10}} (2016) support was available from September 13, 2016 to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Apple Watch}} (2015) support was available from December 22, 2016 to July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1812-discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued Support for Apple Watch — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 11}} (2017) support was available from September 19, 2017 to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 12}} (2018) support was available from September 17, 2018 to November 30, 2021.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3179-discontinued-support-for-ios-12 Discontinued Support for iOS 12 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 13}} (2019) support was available from September 19, 2019 to July 12, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3522-discontinued-support-for-ios-13/ Discontinued Support for iOS 13 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> However, the game is also playable on some iOS and Android devices that are not officially supported.<br /> <br /> ==Connectivity==<br /> Pokémon GO originally had no connectivity with other Pokémon games. However, [[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that the developers planned to add connectivity with the next entry in the [[core series]] Pokémon games.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/qqbsdqjgj-k?t=29m16s Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20160715175300/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-from-the-pokemon-go-announcement/ News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] is the first game to allow the player to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to a core series title. Only the [[Generation I|first 151]] Pokémon (including [[Regional form|Alolan forms]]), {{p|Meltan}}, and its [[Evolution|evolved form]], {{p|Melmetal}}, can be transferred. Upon transferring Pokémon to a Let's Go! game or Pokémon HOME for the first time, the player will receive the [[Mystery Box]] in Pokémon GO, which is used to spawn wild Meltan.<br /> <br /> On November 10, 2020, the [[GO Transporter]] was made available to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to [[Pokémon HOME]]. Each Pokémon costs a certain amount of GO Transporter Energy to transfer to HOME, depending on its {{stat|CP}} and whether it is {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or {{pkmn2|Mythical}}. The GO Transporter passively recharges Energy, but the player can spend [[PokéCoin]]s to fully recharge the GO Transporter instantly. Pokémon transferred to HOME via the GO Transporter can be sent to {{g|Sword and Shield}} but not Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. After the first transfer, the player will receive a [[Melmetal]] that can [[Gigantamax]] in Pokémon HOME.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/ZZopswCf2oE Introducing Gigantamax Melmetal, the Steel-type Pokémon! (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Any Shiny Pokémon originating from GO, when transferred to {{g|Sword and Shield}}, will have square sparkles instead of star sparkles, regardless of its [[personality value]].<br /> <br /> ==Partnerships==<br /> {{incomplete|section|Partnerships in Japan, Big Heritage partnership, Baskin Robins}}<br /> <br /> Due to the popularity of Pokémon GO, the game has partnered with several other companies to offer special promotions. These partnerships often involve sponsored locations, wherein stores affiliated with the partner company become [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with {{wp|Ayala Malls}}, {{wp|Puregold}}, {{wp|Robinsons Malls}}, and {{wp|SM Supermalls}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/205489/globe-telecom-enhances-the-pokemon-go-experience-for-ph-gamers Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers]&lt;/ref&gt; The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).&lt;ref&gt;[https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/sponsor-dropped-out-of-pokemon-go/ Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack}} stores in the United States became PokéStops and Gyms. Sprint locations also feature in-store charging stations to allow Pokémon GO players to charge their devices. Players could also find small Level 10, 20, 30, or 40 iron-on patches at Sprint store Gyms. During the fourth year, the partnership ended.<br /> <br /> The day after the Sprint partnership began, a {{wp|Starbucks}} partnership in the United States began as well. 7,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States have been made into PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, Starbucks sold a special-edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino as part of this partnership; the Pokémon GO Frappuccino starts with a Vanilla Bean {{wp|Frappuccino}} blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India became PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's &quot;Happy New Year&quot; offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers.<br /> <br /> ==Development==<br /> The game was conceived by John Hanke after the development of Niantic's Ingress. It was decided that a game based on Pokémon would be a good choice, due to its focus on collecting the titular creatures. Hanke brought the idea to the Pokémon Company and talked with Mr. Isihara. Development began. Junichi Masuda worked with Niantic on the game's development.&lt;ref&gt;''Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon''&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> An Ingress Report released on September 10, 2015, the day of the game's announcement, stated that a closed beta would occur during Northern Hemisphere winter 2015 and that the game would be released in early 2016.&lt;ref name=&quot;IngressReport&quot;&gt;[https://youtu.be/HMsM1nzWiYw?t=2m22s INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015]&lt;/ref&gt; However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/0noAj Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/01/160108_at01.html 『Pokémon GO』のベータテストについて ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Field tests were held in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States prior to the game's public release. Selected applicants were given the opportunity to test the game.<br /> * Japan: held from March 29 to June 30, 2016, announced on March 3, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/5731W Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest/ Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-au-nz/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-us/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> A session at the {{wp|Game Developers Conference}} featuring the game [[n:Pokémon GO to be discussed at Game Developers Conference|was intended to be held]] by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2016, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/03/03/pokemon-go-gdc-presentation-canceled.aspx Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Release==<br /> Unlike previous Pokémon games for mobile devices, Pokémon GO was released on a staggered schedule, releasing initially to only to a few select countries. After its initial release on July 6, 2016, additional releases [[n:Niantic puts Pokémon GO's international rollout on hold|were put on hold]] due to server issues, but resumed on July 13, 2016, with the app's [[n:Pokémon GO now available in Germany|release in Germany]]. France was supposed to receive the app alongside other European countries, but the official release in the country was postponed due to the {{wp|2016 Nice truck attack}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://fr.ign.com/pokemon-go-iphone/15934/news/pokemon-go-the-pokemon-company-confirme-le-report-francais Pokémon GO : The Pokémon Company confirme le report français]&lt;/ref&gt; The release in {{pmin|Brazil}} was only a couple of days prior to the beginning of the {{wp|2016 Summer Olympics}} in Rio de Janeiro.<br /> <br /> So far, Pokémon GO has been released in all countries with access to the iOS App Store, Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store, except for {{pmin|Ukraine}}, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, {{pmin|the Arab world|Saudi Arabia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Yemen}}, Myanmar, {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Tunisia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Algeria}}, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Zimbabwe.<br /> <br /> On March 10, 2022, the game was removed and deactivated in Russia and Belarus due to the {{wp|2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine}}.&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1502120716665118725 @NianticLabs on Twitter]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy expandable&quot; 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| July 25, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 3, 2016<br /> | Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Bolivia}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Costa Rica}}, Dominica, {{pmin|Latin America|Dominican Republic}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|Latin America|El Salvador}}, Grenada, {{pmin|Latin America|Guatemala}}, Guyana, Haiti, {{pmin|Latin America|Honduras}}, Jamaica, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, Montserrat, {{pmin|Latin America|Nicaragua}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Paraguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, {{pmin|Latin America|Uruguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 5, 2016&lt;br&gt;August 6, 2016<br /> | Aruba, Brunei, Cambodia, Curaçao, Fiji, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, Laos, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, Turks and Caicos Islands, {{pmin|Vietnam}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | September 30, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Albania}}, Bosnia and Herzegovina, {{pmin|Greater China|Macau}}, {{pmin|North Macedonia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 1, 2016<br /> | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 4, 2016&lt;br&gt;October 5, 2016<br /> | Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, Eswatini, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, {{pmin|the Arab World|Morocco}}, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | November 18, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the Arab world|Bahrain}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Jordan}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Lebanon}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | December 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|South Asia|Bangladesh}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Bhutan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Nepal}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Sri Lanka}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | January 24, 2017<br /> | {{pmin|South Korea}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | September 11, 2018<br /> | {{pmin|Russia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | June 3, 2021<br /> | {{pmin|Turkey}}<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> &lt;gallery&gt;<br /> Pokémon GO icon.png|Icon<br /> Pokémon GO Beyond icon.png|GO Beyond Icon<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Load screen===<br /> {| class=&quot;roundy collapsible&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Image<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Dates<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Theme<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen.png|60px]]<br /> | July 6 - October 26, 2016<br /> | Original<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 2.png|60px]]<br /> | October 26 - December 12, 2016<br /> | Halloween 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 3.png|60px]]<br /> | December 12 - 30, 2016<br /> | Christmas 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 4.png|60px]]<br /> | December 30, 2016 - April 7, 2017<br /> | New Year 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 5.png|60px]]<br /> | April 7 - June 21, 2017<br /> | Summer (Johto) 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 6.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 20, 2017<br /> | Raid Battle 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 7.png|60px]]<br /> | October 20 - November 2017<br /> | Halloween 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 8.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2017 - January 2018<br /> | Christmas 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 9.png|60px]]<br /> | January - March 28, 2018<br /> | New Year 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 10.png|60px]]<br /> | March 28 - June 19, 2018<br /> | Research &amp; Mew Screen 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 11.png|60px]]<br /> | June 19 - December 7, 2018<br /> | Summer 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 12.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2018 - January 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;February 14 - 23, 2019<br /> | Trainer Battle League<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 13.png|60px]]<br /> | January 2 - February 14, 2019<br /> | New Year 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 14.png|60px]]<br /> | February 23 - June 21, 2019<br /> | GO Snapshot 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 15.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 2, 2019<br /> | Summer 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 16.png|60px]]<br /> | October 2 - December 16, 2019<br /> | [[Team GO Rocket]]<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 17.png|60px]]<br /> | December 16, 2019 - January 2020&lt;br&gt;February 3 - March 25, 2020<br /> | Christmas 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 18.png|60px]]<br /> | January - February 3, 2020<br /> | New Year 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 19.png|60px]]<br /> | March 25, 2020 - July 10, 2020<br /> | Spring 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 20.png|60px]]<br /> | July 10, 2020 - October 29, 2020<br /> | GO Fest 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 21.png|60px]]<br /> | October 29, 2020 - December 1, 2020<br /> | Halloween 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 22.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021<br /> | Christmas 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 23.png|60px]]<br /> | January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021<br /> | New Year 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 24.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2021 - June 11, 2021<br /> | Spring 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 25.png|60px]]<br /> | June 11, 2021 - July 17, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 26.png|60px]]<br /> | July 17, 2021 - September 1, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021 Hoopa<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 27.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021<br /> | Autumn 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 28.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021&lt;br&gt;February 2, 2022 - March 1, 2022<br /> | Winter 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 29.png|60px]]<br /> | December 31, 2021 - February 2, 2022<br /> | New Year 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 30.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022<br /> | Spring 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 31.png|60px]]<br /> | June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022<br /> | GO Fest 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 32.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2022 - present<br /> | Autumn 2022<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * Pokémon GO has been banned in Iran&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36989526 Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security' | BBC]&lt;/ref&gt; and {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/01/10/pokemon-go-isnt-coming-to-china-any-time-soon Pokémon Go banned by China authorities over 'safety' and 'security' | Forbes]&lt;/ref&gt; due to security concerns. However, some Iranians are still playing the game publicly regardless.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iranians-hunt-pokemon-despite-ban-071914210.html Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban | Yahoo]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * On April 1, 2014, over two years before the release of Pokémon GO, Google released a minigame inside of Google Maps to catch Pokémon in celebration of April Fools' Day. On the same day, Google also released a companion YouTube video&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]&lt;/ref&gt; advertising the position of [[Pokémon Master]] at the company.<br /> * In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], starting from v1.1.0, [[Shiny Pokémon]] transferred from Pokémon GO will always use square sparkles, regardless of [[personality value]].<br /> * This is the first Pokémon game to use the {{wp|Unity (game engine)|Unity}} engine.<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{langtable|color={{night color}}|bordercolor={{blue color light}}|textcolor=fff<br /> |ja={{tt|Pokémon|ポケモン}} GO<br /> |zh_yue={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |zh_cmn={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |fr=Pokémon GO<br /> |de=Pokémon GO<br /> |it=Pokémon GO<br /> |ko={{tt|Pokémon|포켓몬}} GO<br /> |pt_br=Pokémon GO<br /> |pt_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |ru=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_la=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |th=โปเกมอนโก ''Pokémon GO''<br /> |tr=Pokémon GO<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by base stats (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of moves (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)]]<br /> * [[Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]]<br /> * {{Appendix|Pokémon GO Player's Guide}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> '''Official Websites'''<br /> * [http://www.pokemongo.com/ Offical website]<br /> ** [https://www.pokemongo.jp/ Offical website (JP)]<br /> * [https://pokemongolive.com/ Niantic Pokemon GO Live website]<br /> <br /> '''Social Media'''<br /> * [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/ Offical Facebook page]<br /> * [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp Offical Twitter account]<br /> * [https://www.instagram.com/pokemongoapp/ Offical Instagram account]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/c/pokemongo Offical YouTube channel]<br /> <br /> '''Videos'''<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sj2iQyBTQs Official teaser]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtDeeXtMZM Official trailer]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlX77BKLyY Pokémon GO announcement press conference]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{Other games}}&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Project Games notice}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Pokémon GO|*]]<br /> [[Category:Mobile games]]<br /> [[Category:Unity games]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[es:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[fr:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[it:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[ja:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[zh:Pokémon GO]]</div>

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<p>FireDragons52: /* Research tasks */</p> <hr /> <div>{{samename|song|Pokémon Go! (song)}}<br /> {{samename|[[TCG]] expansion|Pokémon GO (TCG)}}<br /> {{incomplete|needs=Details on [https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000268888-Pokémon-GO-on-Apple-Watch Pokémon GO for Apple Watch]}}<br /> {{Infobox game|colorscheme=night|bordercolorscheme=blue<br /> |name={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |jname={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |boxart=Pokemon Go Logo.png<br /> |size=200px<br /> |caption=Pokémon GO logo<br /> |category=Real-world adventure&lt;br&gt;{{wp|Location-based game}}<br /> |players=1+<br /> |link_method=N/A<br /> |platform={{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}<br /> |gen_series=[[Generation VI]] - {{gen|IX}} [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin off]]<br /> |release_date_ja=March 29, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 22, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_na=May 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_au=April 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_eu=July 13, 2016<br /> |release_date_kr=January 24, 2017<br /> |release_date_hk=July 25, 2016<br /> |release_date_tw=August 6, 2016<br /> |publisher=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |developer=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |cero=A<br /> |esrb=E<br /> |pegi=3<br /> |acb=PG<br /> |grb=3<br /> |website_ja=[http://www.pokemongo.jp/ Official site (TPC)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/ja/ Official site (Niantic)]<br /> |website_en=[http://www.pokemongo.com/ Official site (TPCi)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/en/ Official site (Niantic)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-go/ Pokémon.com]<br /> }}<br /> {{bulbanews|game}}<br /> {{StrategyWiki}}<br /> '''Pokémon GO''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|Pokémon GO|ポケモン　ゴー}}}}''') is a multiplayer, location-based, {{wp|augmented reality}} Pokémon game for {{wp|iOS}} and {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}. The game results from a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company]], [[Nintendo]], and [[Niantic]], Inc., and is {{wp|Freemium|free to download}} with in-app purchases. It was released in most markets with access to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store on a staggered schedule starting on July 6, 2016. The game became available on the Samsung Galaxy Store for Samsung devices running on Android on May 11, 2019&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1126967087736467457?s=20 Announcement of game availability on Galaxy Store]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> The game was announced at the [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon GO Press Conference]] in Japan on September 10, 2015. Field tests for Pokémon GO were held from March 29, 2016 through June 30, 2016.<br /> <br /> The game is compatible with the [[Pokémon GO Plus]] and the [[Poké Ball Plus]], {{wp|Bluetooth}} devices that allow players to enjoy elements of the game without looking at their phone. Compatibility with the {{wp|Apple Watch}} was added in an update on December 22, 2016, but was later dropped on July 1, 2019 with the addition of Adventure Sync.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?p=web&amp;s=top-articles&amp;f=discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued support for Apple Watch]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Blurb==<br /> &lt;i&gt;Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet Earth!<br /> <br /> Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world. You’ll join one of three teams and battle for the prestige and ownership of Gyms with your Pokémon at your side.<br /> <br /> Pokémon are out there, and you need to find them. As you walk around a neighborhood, your smartphone will vibrate when there’s a Pokémon nearby. Take aim and throw a Poké Ball… You’ll have to stay alert, or it might get away!<br /> <br /> Search far and wide for Pokémon and items<br /> <br /> Certain Pokémon appear near their native environment—look for Water-type Pokémon by lakes and oceans. Visit PokéStops, found at interesting places like museums, art installations, historical markers, and monuments, to stock up on Poké Balls and helpful items.<br /> <br /> Catching, hatching, evolving, and more<br /> <br /> As you level up, you’ll be able to catch more-powerful Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. You can add to your collection by hatching Pokémon Eggs based on the distances you walk. Help your Pokémon evolve by catching many of the same kind.<br /> <br /> Take on Gym battles and defend your Gym<br /> <br /> As your Charmander evolves to Charmeleon and then Charizard, you can battle together to defeat a Gym and assign your Pokémon to defend it against all comers.<br /> <br /> It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await!<br /> <br /> Note: This app is free-to-play and is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.&lt;/i&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Gameplay==<br /> [[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]]<br /> Pokémon GO has mechanics much different from those of the core series games. The player is assisted by [[Professor Willow]] throughout the game. Players can login using a [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], Google, or Facebook account, which can be linked together for logging in.<br /> <br /> The game can be played as an {{wp|augmented reality}} (AR) game, so that in wild encounters and battles the Pokémon appear to be in the real world when looking at the smart device's screen. However, it is also possible to disable this functionality, which saves battery power and is necessary on some devices which do not support AR.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Candy|GO}} and {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} are two forms of currency central to Pokémon GO. Each Pokémon's evolutionary family uses a specific type of Candy to [[Power Up]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. Stardust is required in addition to Candy to Power Up; unlike Candy, Stardust is not specific to any species of Pokémon. Candy and Stardust are most commonly earned by catching and hatching Pokémon. If a player [[released Pokémon|transfers]] a Pokémon to Professor Willow, then one Candy for that Pokémon will be awarded.<br /> <br /> Players can also challenge each other in {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s or challenge the Team leaders [[Candela]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, and [[Blanche]] in Battle Training.<br /> <br /> Players can customize their [[Style (GO)|appearance]], such as clothing and accessories, which can be shown to other players. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s collect XP from performing various actions, such as catching Pokémon, which allows them to increase their Trainer [[level]]. Leveling up rewards the player with items, and some levels unlock features of the game. Wild Pokémon encountered by Trainers at higher levels are more likely to have higher CP. The maximum number of times an individual Pokémon can be [[Power Up|Powered Up]] increases with the Trainer's level.<br /> <br /> ===Capturing===<br /> : ''See also: [[Catch rate (GO)]]''<br /> In the game, [[wild Pokémon]] appear on a map of the real world (based on the crowdsourced OpenStreetMap project)&lt;ref&gt;[https://allgamers.com/article/3496/niantic-switches-to-openstreetmap-in-pokeacutemon-go Niantic Switches to OpenStreetMap in Pokémon GO]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2018/04/01/tips-pokemon-go-2/ Recommendations for new (Pokémon GO) mappers by community members]&lt;/ref&gt;, with the player moving in the game by traveling in the real world. When a Pokémon is nearby, the player's phone vibrates. The player can encounter a nearby Pokémon by tapping it in the Map View. Different kinds of Pokémon will appear in different environments; for example, {{type|Water}} Pokémon are more common near water. [[Weather]] also affects which Pokémon are common.<br /> <br /> In a wild encounter, the player attempts to capture a wild Pokémon in a [[Poké Ball]] before it runs away. Unlike in the [[core series]] games, these encounters do not involve battle. At higher levels, the player can use various Berries to make wild Pokémon easier to catch or use more powerful Poké Balls like [[Great Ball]]s and [[Ultra Ball]]s. While holding a press on a Poké Ball, a ring will appear around the Pokémon. This ring shrinks over time; once it reaches its smallest size it immediately returns to full size and the cycle repeats. If the Poké Ball thrown strikes the Pokémon after passing through the ring, it will grant a bonus to catch rate depending on the size of the ring, denoted as Nice/Great/Excellent throws. Throwing a curve ball by spinning the ball before throwing it also increases your chances of catching the Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ===Locations===<br /> There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. PokéStops and Gyms exist at are pre-defined real-world locations that the player must be within range of to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they have shown up in the Map.)<br /> <br /> A PokéStop allows players to obtain items and Eggs by tapping on it then spinning the blue Photo Disc (swiping left / right across it). The Photo Disc then changes color to purple, and has a cooldown time of 5 minutes before it can be spun again. Pokémon often spawn close to PokéStops, sometimes in large clusters known as a [[Nest]]. Lures can be attached to PokéStops to attract certain Pokémon to them.<br /> <br /> Gyms appear much larger on the map, with its color matching the team currently in control of it. Players can battle to weaken those belonging to opposing teams. Players from any team can claim items from a gym's Photo Disc, the same as with a PokéStop. The player will be given a Gym Badge for each Gym the first time they interact with it: Badges can be leveled up to bronze, silver, and gold, with each level causing the Gym to give out a higher number of items when spun.<br /> <br /> A Gym can only be controlled by one team at a time, with its color matching the team currently in possession.<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by the player's team, they can add one of their own Pokémon to defend it (if there are not already six Pokémon in the Gym), which will earn the player 1 [[PokéCoin]] every 10 minutes, up to a maximum of 50 coins. A player can also feed Berries to any Pokémon in the Gym, which will increase the Pokémon's motivation and earn the player Stardust (and possibly Candy).<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by a rival team, the player can battle it to decrease each defending Pokémon's motivation; when a Pokémon's motivation reaches zero, it will be knocked out of the Gym. When all defending Pokémon have been defeated, the team loses control of the Gym, allowing the player to reclaim it as their own.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s may sometimes take place at a Gym, where several players can work together to battle against a wild Pokémon much stronger than normal. The Pokémon currently in the Raid is highlighted above the Gym, as well as its level. Winning a Raid Battle allows the involved players to attempt to catch the raid Pokémon, now with much reduced CP and possibly different attacks.<br /> <br /> PokéStops are much more common than Gyms, but depending on where a player lives, they may be very common or very sparse. Locations tend to be more common in urban areas due to a higher population density, resulting in more players in those areas. If there are no nearby PokéStops, the player can only obtain Poké Balls by leveling up or purchasing them with PokéCoins; if there are no nearby Gyms, the player can only obtain PokéCoins by purchasing them with real currency.<br /> <br /> The locations of PokéStops and Gyms are based on a selection of portals from the Niantic game {{wp|Ingress (video game)|Ingress}}. Until 2015, Ingress players (agents) could submit proposals for portals which subsequently had to be approved by Niantic. From 2017 onward, Ingress agents can submit new portals through Operation Portal Recon (OPR) that would be reviewed and approved by their OPR peers. Starting in September 2017, a PokéStop submission system started beta test for level 40 trainers located in Brazil and South Korea. As of September 2017 the portal or PokéStop submissions are still reviewed by agents participating in OPR for final approval, although Niantic has announced that the system will be expanded to Pokémon GO trainers.<br /> <br /> With Pokémon Go's update, you can now scan PokéStops to level them up and get bonus items from them. Eventually, the time runs out and the PokéStop no longer gives extra items, however it still retains it's level. PokéStops have a max level of fifty and the length of the bonus and the amount of extra items you get increases with each level.<br /> <br /> ===Battles===<br /> Battles in Pokémon GO, in contrast to the core series games, are not turn based and instead rely participants to continuously cast attacks to deal damage. While Pokémon GO uses the same [[Type#In Pokémon GO|type effectiveness]] chart as the core series since [[Generation VI]], it uses different multipliers and a [[Damage#Pokémon GO|different formula to calculate damage]]. There are two types of battle mechanics in Pokémon GO: one for {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s and {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s (against an AI) and the other for {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s (against another player or [[Team GO Rocket]]). The two modes have different stats for each move and use different sets of damage modifiers. For Trainer Battles, the player can battle the Team Leaders [[Blanche]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, or [[Candela]] to practice against an AI. For unspecified reasons, {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Shedinja}} are unusable in Trainer Battles.<br /> <br /> ===Moves===<br /> :''See also: [[List of moves (GO)]]''<br /> Unlike in the core series, Pokémon normally only have two [[Move#In Pokémon GO|moves]]: one Fast Attack and one Charged Attack. In both types of battles, Fast Attacks can be cast at any time, and the user gains {{OBP|energy|GO}} each cast. Charged Attacks are generally much stronger moves that cost energy to use. A Pokémon's moves are randomly assigned and can only be changed by using a [[TM#Pokémon GO|TM]] to learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack, at random, by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. [[Evolution|Evolving]] a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves (there are some exceptions).<br /> <br /> ===Trainer level===<br /> {{main|Trainer level}}<br /> In Pokémon GO, the player earns experience (abbreviated XP), rather than the Pokémon. As the player gains experience they gain levels. Leveling up awards the player with items, and certain levels unlock particular items. After reaching level 5, the player can choose a team, which allows them to use {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. As the player's level increases, their Pokémon are able to achieve a higher Combat Power as the player powers them up.<br /> <br /> ===Teams===<br /> [[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The team leaders Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]<br /> {{main|Team (GO)}}<br /> After the player reaches level 5, they can choose a team by tapping a Gym. There are three teams: the yellow Team Instinct led by Spark, the blue Team Mystic led by Blanche, and the red Team Valor led by Candela.<br /> <br /> Pokémon Appraisal, added in version 0.35.0 (labelled version 1.5.0 on the iOS App Store), has the chosen team's leader detail a Pokémon's {{IV}}s much like a [[stats judge]] in the core series. They describe which of its three stats has the highest IVs, and how good its IVs are overall. They will also note if the Pokémon's height or weight is particularly far from the average listed in the Pokédex.<br /> <br /> Players may change their team by purchasing a [[Team Medallion]] in the Shop. After purchasing it, the player must wait 365 days before they may buy another one.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Emblem<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Team<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Color<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Mascot<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Leader<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Description<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Instinct emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Instinct<br /> | Yellow<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{OBP|Spark|GO}}<br /> | ''Hey! The name's Spark &amp;mdash; the leader of Team Instinct. Pokemon are creatures with excellent intuition. I bet the secret to their intuition is related to how they're hatched. Come and join my team! You never lose when you trust your instincts!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Mystic<br /> | Blue<br /> | {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | [[Blanche]]<br /> | ''I am Blanche, leader of Team Mystic. The wisdom of Pokemon is immeasurably deep. I am researching why it is that they evolve. With our calm analysis of every situation, we can't lose!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | [[File:Team Valor emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Valor<br /> | Red<br /> | {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | [[Candela]]<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; | ''I'm Candela &amp;mdash; Team Valor's leader! Pokemon are stronger than humans, and they're warmhearted, too! I'm researching ways to enhance Pokemon's natural power in the pursuit of true strength. There's no doubt that the Pokemon our team have trained at the strongest in battle! Are you ready?''<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Items===<br /> {{main|List of items (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO has a variety of items that are stored in the player's [[Bag]]. These items have many purposes, including [[caught Pokémon|capturing]], [[evolution|evolving]] and restoring Pokémon. Items are primarily obtained through spinning Photo Disks at [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. Upon reaching a new [[Trainer level]], the player will also receive a large amount of items. In later updates, players could also earn other rarer items from winning {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s or by completing [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]] tasks.<br /> <br /> A Bag may hold up to 350 items, but players can purchase more space for {{PCoin}}200, allowing for 50 more items, up to a maximum of 5,150. If the player tries to spin a PokéStop or open a Gift with a full Bag, the game will not allow them to do so unless there is at least one empty slot. Before participating in a {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}, players will be warned if their Bag is full, notifying them that prizes will not be rewarded afterwards. However, receiving items through other means, such as leveling up or winning raids, can bypass this limit and allow players to store more items past the capacity.<br /> <br /> ===Shop===<br /> {{main|PokéCoin}}<br /> In the Shop, the player can make two kinds of purchases. They can purchase PokéCoins using real money or they can purchase in-game items using PokéCoins. PokéCoins are the in-app currency used in Pokémon GO. There are two ways of obtaining PokéCoins: the {{OBP|Gym|GO}} Defender bonus or by purchasing them with real money.<br /> <br /> A number of the in-game items in the Shop can also be obtained by playing the game, but a few items are exclusive to the Shop: the Bag Upgrade, the Pokémon Storage Upgrade, and the Premium Raid Pass. The Shop also occasionally features limited-time &quot;Box&quot; deals (e.g., a Special Box) that include more than one kind of item.<br /> <br /> To obtain the Defender bonus, the player must assign a Pokémon to defend a Gym that currently has less than six defenders. Upon their Pokémon being knocked out, the player will receive a number of coins based on how long their Pokémon defended a Gym, one coin for every ten minutes, up to a maximum of {{PCoin}}50 for a collective eight hours and twenty minutes.<br /> <br /> ===Eggs===<br /> [[File:GO Egg 2 km.png|thumb|100px|A 2&amp;nbsp;km egg in Pokémon GO]]<br /> {{main|List of Eggs (GO)}}<br /> The player can obtain Eggs at [[PokéStop]]s, {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s, or as a possible [[Adventure Sync]] reward. An Egg will hatch after traveling a certain distance while the Egg is in an [[Egg Incubator]]. Five Egg distances are possible: 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, 7&amp;nbsp;km, 10&amp;nbsp;km, and 12&amp;nbsp;km. 7 km Eggs are exclusively obtained by opening [[Gift]]s, and 12 km Eggs are obtained by beating [[Team GO Rocket Leader]]s. 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, and 10&amp;nbsp;km eggs are obtained from Pokéstops and Gyms, but if a trainer walks enough in a week, they'll get an egg from Adventure Sync. This includes walking 25&amp;nbsp;km for a 5&amp;nbsp;km egg, or walking 50&amp;nbsp;km for a 10&amp;nbsp;km egg. The eggs from Adventure Sync have different Pokémon that can hatch from them. Each species has a set Egg distance and can only hatch from Eggs with this distance, but Egg distances have occasionally been changed.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Buddy===<br /> [[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]<br /> {{main|Buddy Pokémon}}<br /> By assigning a Buddy Pokémon, the player can receive additional Candies for that species of Pokémon as they walk. Depending on the species, the Buddy Pokémon will find 1 Candy every 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, or 20 km walked. The player can only have a single Buddy Pokémon at one time.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon require being walked a certain distance before it can evolve. For example, {{p|Feebas}} must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20 km before it can be evolved into {{p|Milotic}}.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon also require you to do certain things (other than walking) while they are your buddy to evolve.<br /> <br /> You can take pictures of your buddy and feed it to level it up to gain certain perks.<br /> <br /> ===Research tasks===<br /> There are four types of Research tasks in Pokémon GO: [[Field Research]], [[Special Research]], [[Timed Research]], and [[Collection Challenge]]s. Players can complete Research tasks to receive a variety of rewards, including items or encounters with a [[wild Pokémon]]. Wild Pokémon encountered from completing Research tasks will never [[escape|flee]] and have a minimum of 10 {{IV}}s (out of a maximum 15) per stat.<br /> <br /> Trainers can unlock Field Research tasks by spinning [[PokéStop]]s and can hold a maximum of three tasks at once. Each PokéStop has a specific Field Research task assigned to it once a day. Players can choose to discard a Field Research task to free up a slot. Completing a Field Research tasks earns the player a Stamp up to once a day. Once the player collects seven Stamps, a Research Breakthrough will be unlocked, which includes item rewards and an encounter with a rare, special Pokémon. AR Mapping Tasks can also be obtained as Field Research, and do not take up one of the three Field Research slots. Sponsored Field Research are obtained by spinning Sponsored [[PokéStop]]s.<br /> <br /> [[Special Research]] tasks generally take longer to complete than Field Research. Unlike Field Research, Special Research tasks are finite and unlocked through specific events. A Special Research is usually several sets of three Research tasks that must be completed sequentially before unlocking the next set. Upon completing all Special Research sets, the player will have the chance to encounter a rare, special Pokémon. So far, Special Research is the only way to obtain {{p|Mew}} (and its [[Shiny]] variant), {{p|Celebi}} (and its Shiny variant), {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Shaymin}} (in its Land and Sky form), {{p|Victini}}, Aria Form {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Hoopa}} Confined, {{p|Zarude}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, and other rare or exclusive Pokémon.<br /> <br /> [[Timed Research]] tasks are only available during events. Unlike Field and Special research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. Much like Special Research, they often have pages and multiple tasks per page. They recently have come with new seasons of [[GO Battle League]], and often Pokémon GO has partnerships with companies, and Timed Research is available with codes for customers of the company.<br /> <br /> [[Collection Challenge]]s. Like Timed Research, these tasks expire if they are not completed or claimed. When a Collection Challenge is completed, it adds to the &quot;Elite Collector&quot; Medal. Collection Challenges sometimes comes in the form of redeemable codes. They involve catching, evolving, or trading specific Pokémon. Usually, the objective is to just catch the normal Pokémon specified, but sometimes they also require trading, or evolving Pokémon, or catching the Pokémon in their Shadow or Costume form.<br /> <br /> ===Team GO Rocket===<br /> [[File:GO Rocket PokéStop.png|160px|thumb|A PokéStop invaded by Team GO Rocket]]<br /> {{main|Team GO Rocket}}<br /> Team GO Rocket is a [[villainous team]] whose goal is to take over [[PokéStop]]s for their items and resources. Team GO Rocket Grunts are occasionally stationed to invade a PokéStop, and they come to you in a hot air balloon, where they will challenge players to battle if they interact with the PokéStop. Team GO Rocket Grunts battle using Shadow Pokémon and will abandon one of their Pokémon upon being defeated. Players will have a chance to capture the abandoned Shadow Pokémon, which can then be purified using Candy and Stardust.<br /> <br /> ===Mega Evolution===<br /> {{main|Mega Evolution (GO)}}<br /> <br /> ===Medals===<br /> {{main|List of medals (GO)}}<br /> The game has challenges that award [[Medal#Pokémon GO|medals]] upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile. Some medals unlock [[Style (GO)|clothing items]], allowing players to purchase them using PokéCoins. Medals awarded for catching Pokémon of a specific type slightly increase the capture rate of Pokémon of that type.<br /> <br /> ===Daily bonuses===<br /> Daily bonuses give the player extra rewards the first time they perform certain actions each day (local time). They were added to Pokémon GO in version 0.45.0 (labelled 1.15.0 on the {{wp|App Store (iOS)|iOS App Store}}), which was released on November 7, 2016.<br /> <br /> The first Pokémon the player catches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and 600 {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}. If the player catches a Pokémon every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and 3000 Stardust.<br /> <br /> The first [[PokéStop]] or {{OBP|Gym|GO}} the player searches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and extra items. If the player searches PokéStops or Gyms every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and even more items. The 7-day streak bonus is guaranteed to give the player an [[Evolution item]] (such as a [[King's Rock]]).<br /> <br /> ===Available Pokémon===<br /> {{main|List of Pokémon by availability (GO)}}<br /> For a list of Pokémon available in Pokémon GO, see [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]].<br /> <br /> ==Events==<br /> {{main|List of events (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO features a variety of both local and global events throughout the year, which often feature increased {{pkmn2|wild}} spawns of thematic Pokémon, bonuses for certain in-game activities, and new releases of [[Shiny Pokémon]].<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> Some of the music in Pokémon GO was composed by [[Junichi Masuda]]. The music, as well as the sound effects, can be turned off in the [[options#Pokémon GO|settings]] of the app.<br /> <br /> ==Version history==<br /> {{main|Pokémon GO/Version history}}<br /> For a full history of all content released in Pokémon GO, please see [[Pokémon GO/Version history]].<br /> <br /> ==Compatibility==<br /> Pokémon GO requires an internet connection ({{wp|Wi-Fi}}, {{wp|3G}} or {{wp|4G}}) and GPS and location services. According to the official support site, the game can be played on:&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/92-supported-devices Supported Devices — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Android devices: {{wp|Android Nougat|Android 7}} (2016) and newer ({{wp|Rooting (Android OS)|rooted}} devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)<br /> ** {{wp|Android KitKat|Android 4.4}} (2013) support was available until July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1771-discontinued-support-for-android-4-kitkat Discontinued Support for Android 4 KitKat — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Lollipop|Android 5}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/2697-discontinued-support-for-android-5-ios-10-11-and-iphone-5s-6 Discontinued Support for Android 5, iOS 10/11, and iPhone 5s/6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Marshmallow|Android 6}} (2015) support was available until June 13, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3455-discontinued-support-for-android-6/ Discontinued Support for Android 6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * iOS devices: {{wp|iPhone 6S}} (2015) and newer, {{wp|iOS 14}} (2020) and newer ({{wp|iOS jailbreaking|jailbroken}} devices are not supported)<br /> ** {{wp|iPad 2}} (2011), {{wp|iPad (3rd generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPhone 5}} (2012), {{wp|iPad (4th generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPad Mini (1st generation)|iPad Mini}} (2012), and {{wp|iPhone 5C}} (2013) support was available until February 28, 2018.&lt;ref&gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911194054/https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115016003208-Discontinued-support-for-certain-Apple-devices-from-2013-and-older- Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older – Pokémon GO (Archived)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iPhone 5S}} (2013) and {{wp|iPhone 6}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 10}} (2016) support was available from September 13, 2016 to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Apple Watch}} (2015) support was available from December 22, 2016 to July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1812-discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued Support for Apple Watch — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 11}} (2017) support was available from September 19, 2017 to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 12}} (2018) support was available from September 17, 2018 to November 30, 2021.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3179-discontinued-support-for-ios-12 Discontinued Support for iOS 12 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 13}} (2019) support was available from September 19, 2019 to July 12, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3522-discontinued-support-for-ios-13/ Discontinued Support for iOS 13 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> However, the game is also playable on some iOS and Android devices that are not officially supported.<br /> <br /> ==Connectivity==<br /> Pokémon GO originally had no connectivity with other Pokémon games. However, [[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that the developers planned to add connectivity with the next entry in the [[core series]] Pokémon games.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/qqbsdqjgj-k?t=29m16s Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20160715175300/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-from-the-pokemon-go-announcement/ News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] is the first game to allow the player to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to a core series title. Only the [[Generation I|first 151]] Pokémon (including [[Regional form|Alolan forms]]), {{p|Meltan}}, and its [[Evolution|evolved form]], {{p|Melmetal}}, can be transferred. Upon transferring Pokémon to a Let's Go! game or Pokémon HOME for the first time, the player will receive the [[Mystery Box]] in Pokémon GO, which is used to spawn wild Meltan.<br /> <br /> On November 10, 2020, the [[GO Transporter]] was made available to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to [[Pokémon HOME]]. Each Pokémon costs a certain amount of GO Transporter Energy to transfer to HOME, depending on its {{stat|CP}} and whether it is {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or {{pkmn2|Mythical}}. The GO Transporter passively recharges Energy, but the player can spend [[PokéCoin]]s to fully recharge the GO Transporter instantly. Pokémon transferred to HOME via the GO Transporter can be sent to {{g|Sword and Shield}} but not Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. After the first transfer, the player will receive a [[Melmetal]] that can [[Gigantamax]] in Pokémon HOME.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/ZZopswCf2oE Introducing Gigantamax Melmetal, the Steel-type Pokémon! (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Any Shiny Pokémon originating from GO, when transferred to {{g|Sword and Shield}}, will have square sparkles instead of star sparkles, regardless of its [[personality value]].<br /> <br /> ==Partnerships==<br /> {{incomplete|section|Partnerships in Japan, Big Heritage partnership, Baskin Robins}}<br /> <br /> Due to the popularity of Pokémon GO, the game has partnered with several other companies to offer special promotions. These partnerships often involve sponsored locations, wherein stores affiliated with the partner company become [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with {{wp|Ayala Malls}}, {{wp|Puregold}}, {{wp|Robinsons Malls}}, and {{wp|SM Supermalls}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/205489/globe-telecom-enhances-the-pokemon-go-experience-for-ph-gamers Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers]&lt;/ref&gt; The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).&lt;ref&gt;[https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/sponsor-dropped-out-of-pokemon-go/ Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack}} stores in the United States became PokéStops and Gyms. Sprint locations also feature in-store charging stations to allow Pokémon GO players to charge their devices. Players could also find small Level 10, 20, 30, or 40 iron-on patches at Sprint store Gyms. During the fourth year, the partnership ended.<br /> <br /> The day after the Sprint partnership began, a {{wp|Starbucks}} partnership in the United States began as well. 7,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States have been made into PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, Starbucks sold a special-edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino as part of this partnership; the Pokémon GO Frappuccino starts with a Vanilla Bean {{wp|Frappuccino}} blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India became PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's &quot;Happy New Year&quot; offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers.<br /> <br /> ==Development==<br /> The game was conceived by John Hanke after the development of Niantic's Ingress. It was decided that a game based on Pokémon would be a good choice, due to its focus on collecting the titular creatures. Hanke brought the idea to the Pokémon Company and talked with Mr. Isihara. Development began. Junichi Masuda worked with Niantic on the game's development.&lt;ref&gt;''Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon''&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> An Ingress Report released on September 10, 2015, the day of the game's announcement, stated that a closed beta would occur during Northern Hemisphere winter 2015 and that the game would be released in early 2016.&lt;ref name=&quot;IngressReport&quot;&gt;[https://youtu.be/HMsM1nzWiYw?t=2m22s INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015]&lt;/ref&gt; However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/0noAj Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/01/160108_at01.html 『Pokémon GO』のベータテストについて ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Field tests were held in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States prior to the game's public release. Selected applicants were given the opportunity to test the game.<br /> * Japan: held from March 29 to June 30, 2016, announced on March 3, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/5731W Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest/ Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-au-nz/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-us/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> A session at the {{wp|Game Developers Conference}} featuring the game [[n:Pokémon GO to be discussed at Game Developers Conference|was intended to be held]] by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2016, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/03/03/pokemon-go-gdc-presentation-canceled.aspx Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Release==<br /> Unlike previous Pokémon games for mobile devices, Pokémon GO was released on a staggered schedule, releasing initially to only to a few select countries. After its initial release on July 6, 2016, additional releases [[n:Niantic puts Pokémon GO's international rollout on hold|were put on hold]] due to server issues, but resumed on July 13, 2016, with the app's [[n:Pokémon GO now available in Germany|release in Germany]]. France was supposed to receive the app alongside other European countries, but the official release in the country was postponed due to the {{wp|2016 Nice truck attack}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://fr.ign.com/pokemon-go-iphone/15934/news/pokemon-go-the-pokemon-company-confirme-le-report-francais Pokémon GO : The Pokémon Company confirme le report français]&lt;/ref&gt; The release in {{pmin|Brazil}} was only a couple of days prior to the beginning of the {{wp|2016 Summer Olympics}} in Rio de Janeiro.<br /> <br /> So far, Pokémon GO has been released in all countries with access to the iOS App Store, Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store, except for {{pmin|Ukraine}}, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, {{pmin|the Arab world|Saudi Arabia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Yemen}}, Myanmar, {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Tunisia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Algeria}}, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Zimbabwe.<br /> <br /> On March 10, 2022, the game was removed and deactivated in Russia and Belarus due to the {{wp|2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine}}.&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1502120716665118725 @NianticLabs on Twitter]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy expandable&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Date<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Locations<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | July 6, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Australia}}, {{pmin|New Zealand}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | {{pmin|the United States|United States}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 13, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Germany}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 15, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Italy}}, {{pmin|Portugal}}, {{pmin|Spain}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 16, 2016<br /> | Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, Greenland, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Latvia, Liechtenstein, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, Malta, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 17, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Canada}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 19, 2016<br /> | Puerto Rico<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 22, 2016<br /> | Japan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 24, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|France}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 25, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 3, 2016<br /> | Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Bolivia}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Costa Rica}}, Dominica, {{pmin|Latin America|Dominican Republic}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|Latin America|El Salvador}}, Grenada, {{pmin|Latin America|Guatemala}}, Guyana, Haiti, {{pmin|Latin America|Honduras}}, Jamaica, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, Montserrat, {{pmin|Latin America|Nicaragua}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Paraguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, {{pmin|Latin America|Uruguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 5, 2016&lt;br&gt;August 6, 2016<br /> | Aruba, Brunei, Cambodia, Curaçao, Fiji, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, Laos, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, Turks and Caicos Islands, {{pmin|Vietnam}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | September 30, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Albania}}, Bosnia and Herzegovina, {{pmin|Greater China|Macau}}, {{pmin|North Macedonia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 1, 2016<br /> | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 4, 2016&lt;br&gt;October 5, 2016<br /> | Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, Eswatini, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, {{pmin|the Arab World|Morocco}}, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | November 18, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the Arab world|Bahrain}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Jordan}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Lebanon}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | December 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|South Asia|Bangladesh}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Bhutan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Nepal}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Sri Lanka}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | January 24, 2017<br /> | {{pmin|South Korea}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | September 11, 2018<br /> | {{pmin|Russia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | June 3, 2021<br /> | {{pmin|Turkey}}<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> &lt;gallery&gt;<br /> Pokémon GO icon.png|Icon<br /> Pokémon GO Beyond icon.png|GO Beyond Icon<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Load screen===<br /> {| class=&quot;roundy collapsible&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Image<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Dates<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Theme<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen.png|60px]]<br /> | July 6 - October 26, 2016<br /> | Original<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 2.png|60px]]<br /> | October 26 - December 12, 2016<br /> | Halloween 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 3.png|60px]]<br /> | December 12 - 30, 2016<br /> | Christmas 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 4.png|60px]]<br /> | December 30, 2016 - April 7, 2017<br /> | New Year 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 5.png|60px]]<br /> | April 7 - June 21, 2017<br /> | Summer (Johto) 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 6.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 20, 2017<br /> | Raid Battle 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 7.png|60px]]<br /> | October 20 - November 2017<br /> | Halloween 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 8.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2017 - January 2018<br /> | Christmas 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 9.png|60px]]<br /> | January - March 28, 2018<br /> | New Year 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 10.png|60px]]<br /> | March 28 - June 19, 2018<br /> | Research &amp; Mew Screen 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 11.png|60px]]<br /> | June 19 - December 7, 2018<br /> | Summer 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 12.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2018 - January 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;February 14 - 23, 2019<br /> | Trainer Battle League<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 13.png|60px]]<br /> | January 2 - February 14, 2019<br /> | New Year 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 14.png|60px]]<br /> | February 23 - June 21, 2019<br /> | GO Snapshot 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 15.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 2, 2019<br /> | Summer 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 16.png|60px]]<br /> | October 2 - December 16, 2019<br /> | [[Team GO Rocket]]<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 17.png|60px]]<br /> | December 16, 2019 - January 2020&lt;br&gt;February 3 - March 25, 2020<br /> | Christmas 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 18.png|60px]]<br /> | January - February 3, 2020<br /> | New Year 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 19.png|60px]]<br /> | March 25, 2020 - July 10, 2020<br /> | Spring 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 20.png|60px]]<br /> | July 10, 2020 - October 29, 2020<br /> | GO Fest 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 21.png|60px]]<br /> | October 29, 2020 - December 1, 2020<br /> | Halloween 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 22.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021<br /> | Christmas 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 23.png|60px]]<br /> | January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021<br /> | New Year 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 24.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2021 - June 11, 2021<br /> | Spring 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 25.png|60px]]<br /> | June 11, 2021 - July 17, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 26.png|60px]]<br /> | July 17, 2021 - September 1, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021 Hoopa<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 27.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021<br /> | Autumn 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 28.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021&lt;br&gt;February 2, 2022 - March 1, 2022<br /> | Winter 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 29.png|60px]]<br /> | December 31, 2021 - February 2, 2022<br /> | New Year 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 30.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022<br /> | Spring 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 31.png|60px]]<br /> | June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022<br /> | GO Fest 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 32.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2022 - present<br /> | Autumn 2022<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * Pokémon GO has been banned in Iran&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36989526 Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security' | BBC]&lt;/ref&gt; and {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/01/10/pokemon-go-isnt-coming-to-china-any-time-soon Pokémon Go banned by China authorities over 'safety' and 'security' | Forbes]&lt;/ref&gt; due to security concerns. However, some Iranians are still playing the game publicly regardless.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iranians-hunt-pokemon-despite-ban-071914210.html Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban | Yahoo]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * On April 1, 2014, over two years before the release of Pokémon GO, Google released a minigame inside of Google Maps to catch Pokémon in celebration of April Fools' Day. On the same day, Google also released a companion YouTube video&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]&lt;/ref&gt; advertising the position of [[Pokémon Master]] at the company.<br /> * In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], starting from v1.1.0, [[Shiny Pokémon]] transferred from Pokémon GO will always use square sparkles, regardless of [[personality value]].<br /> * This is the first Pokémon game to use the {{wp|Unity (game engine)|Unity}} engine.<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{langtable|color={{night color}}|bordercolor={{blue color light}}|textcolor=fff<br /> |ja={{tt|Pokémon|ポケモン}} GO<br /> |zh_yue={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |zh_cmn={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |fr=Pokémon GO<br /> |de=Pokémon GO<br /> |it=Pokémon GO<br /> |ko={{tt|Pokémon|포켓몬}} GO<br /> |pt_br=Pokémon GO<br /> |pt_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |ru=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_la=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |th=โปเกมอนโก ''Pokémon GO''<br /> |tr=Pokémon GO<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by base stats (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of moves (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)]]<br /> * [[Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]]<br /> * {{Appendix|Pokémon GO Player's Guide}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> '''Official Websites'''<br /> * [http://www.pokemongo.com/ Offical website]<br /> ** [https://www.pokemongo.jp/ Offical website (JP)]<br /> * [https://pokemongolive.com/ Niantic Pokemon GO Live website]<br /> <br /> '''Social Media'''<br /> * [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/ Offical Facebook page]<br /> * [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp Offical Twitter account]<br /> * [https://www.instagram.com/pokemongoapp/ Offical Instagram account]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/c/pokemongo Offical YouTube channel]<br /> <br /> '''Videos'''<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sj2iQyBTQs Official teaser]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtDeeXtMZM Official trailer]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlX77BKLyY Pokémon GO announcement press conference]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{Other games}}&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Project Games notice}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Pokémon GO|*]]<br /> [[Category:Mobile games]]<br /> [[Category:Unity games]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[es:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[fr:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[it:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[ja:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[zh:Pokémon GO]]</div>

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<p>FireDragons52: /* Items */</p> <hr /> <div>{{samename|song|Pokémon Go! (song)}}<br /> {{samename|[[TCG]] expansion|Pokémon GO (TCG)}}<br /> {{incomplete|needs=Details on [https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000268888-Pokémon-GO-on-Apple-Watch Pokémon GO for Apple Watch]}}<br /> {{Infobox game|colorscheme=night|bordercolorscheme=blue<br /> |name={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |jname={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |boxart=Pokemon Go Logo.png<br /> |size=200px<br /> |caption=Pokémon GO logo<br /> |category=Real-world adventure&lt;br&gt;{{wp|Location-based game}}<br /> |players=1+<br /> |link_method=N/A<br /> |platform={{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}<br /> |gen_series=[[Generation VI]] - {{gen|IX}} [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin off]]<br /> |release_date_ja=March 29, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 22, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_na=May 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_au=April 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_eu=July 13, 2016<br /> |release_date_kr=January 24, 2017<br /> |release_date_hk=July 25, 2016<br /> |release_date_tw=August 6, 2016<br /> |publisher=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |developer=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |cero=A<br /> |esrb=E<br /> |pegi=3<br /> |acb=PG<br /> |grb=3<br /> |website_ja=[http://www.pokemongo.jp/ Official site (TPC)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/ja/ Official site (Niantic)]<br /> |website_en=[http://www.pokemongo.com/ Official site (TPCi)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/en/ Official site (Niantic)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-go/ Pokémon.com]<br /> }}<br /> {{bulbanews|game}}<br /> {{StrategyWiki}}<br /> '''Pokémon GO''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|Pokémon GO|ポケモン　ゴー}}}}''') is a multiplayer, location-based, {{wp|augmented reality}} Pokémon game for {{wp|iOS}} and {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}. The game results from a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company]], [[Nintendo]], and [[Niantic]], Inc., and is {{wp|Freemium|free to download}} with in-app purchases. It was released in most markets with access to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store on a staggered schedule starting on July 6, 2016. The game became available on the Samsung Galaxy Store for Samsung devices running on Android on May 11, 2019&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1126967087736467457?s=20 Announcement of game availability on Galaxy Store]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> The game was announced at the [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon GO Press Conference]] in Japan on September 10, 2015. Field tests for Pokémon GO were held from March 29, 2016 through June 30, 2016.<br /> <br /> The game is compatible with the [[Pokémon GO Plus]] and the [[Poké Ball Plus]], {{wp|Bluetooth}} devices that allow players to enjoy elements of the game without looking at their phone. Compatibility with the {{wp|Apple Watch}} was added in an update on December 22, 2016, but was later dropped on July 1, 2019 with the addition of Adventure Sync.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?p=web&amp;s=top-articles&amp;f=discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued support for Apple Watch]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Blurb==<br /> &lt;i&gt;Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet Earth!<br /> <br /> Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world. You’ll join one of three teams and battle for the prestige and ownership of Gyms with your Pokémon at your side.<br /> <br /> Pokémon are out there, and you need to find them. As you walk around a neighborhood, your smartphone will vibrate when there’s a Pokémon nearby. Take aim and throw a Poké Ball… You’ll have to stay alert, or it might get away!<br /> <br /> Search far and wide for Pokémon and items<br /> <br /> Certain Pokémon appear near their native environment—look for Water-type Pokémon by lakes and oceans. Visit PokéStops, found at interesting places like museums, art installations, historical markers, and monuments, to stock up on Poké Balls and helpful items.<br /> <br /> Catching, hatching, evolving, and more<br /> <br /> As you level up, you’ll be able to catch more-powerful Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. You can add to your collection by hatching Pokémon Eggs based on the distances you walk. Help your Pokémon evolve by catching many of the same kind.<br /> <br /> Take on Gym battles and defend your Gym<br /> <br /> As your Charmander evolves to Charmeleon and then Charizard, you can battle together to defeat a Gym and assign your Pokémon to defend it against all comers.<br /> <br /> It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await!<br /> <br /> Note: This app is free-to-play and is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.&lt;/i&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Gameplay==<br /> [[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]]<br /> Pokémon GO has mechanics much different from those of the core series games. The player is assisted by [[Professor Willow]] throughout the game. Players can login using a [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], Google, or Facebook account, which can be linked together for logging in.<br /> <br /> The game can be played as an {{wp|augmented reality}} (AR) game, so that in wild encounters and battles the Pokémon appear to be in the real world when looking at the smart device's screen. However, it is also possible to disable this functionality, which saves battery power and is necessary on some devices which do not support AR.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Candy|GO}} and {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} are two forms of currency central to Pokémon GO. Each Pokémon's evolutionary family uses a specific type of Candy to [[Power Up]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. Stardust is required in addition to Candy to Power Up; unlike Candy, Stardust is not specific to any species of Pokémon. Candy and Stardust are most commonly earned by catching and hatching Pokémon. If a player [[released Pokémon|transfers]] a Pokémon to Professor Willow, then one Candy for that Pokémon will be awarded.<br /> <br /> Players can also challenge each other in {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s or challenge the Team leaders [[Candela]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, and [[Blanche]] in Battle Training.<br /> <br /> Players can customize their [[Style (GO)|appearance]], such as clothing and accessories, which can be shown to other players. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s collect XP from performing various actions, such as catching Pokémon, which allows them to increase their Trainer [[level]]. Leveling up rewards the player with items, and some levels unlock features of the game. Wild Pokémon encountered by Trainers at higher levels are more likely to have higher CP. The maximum number of times an individual Pokémon can be [[Power Up|Powered Up]] increases with the Trainer's level.<br /> <br /> ===Capturing===<br /> : ''See also: [[Catch rate (GO)]]''<br /> In the game, [[wild Pokémon]] appear on a map of the real world (based on the crowdsourced OpenStreetMap project)&lt;ref&gt;[https://allgamers.com/article/3496/niantic-switches-to-openstreetmap-in-pokeacutemon-go Niantic Switches to OpenStreetMap in Pokémon GO]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2018/04/01/tips-pokemon-go-2/ Recommendations for new (Pokémon GO) mappers by community members]&lt;/ref&gt;, with the player moving in the game by traveling in the real world. When a Pokémon is nearby, the player's phone vibrates. The player can encounter a nearby Pokémon by tapping it in the Map View. Different kinds of Pokémon will appear in different environments; for example, {{type|Water}} Pokémon are more common near water. [[Weather]] also affects which Pokémon are common.<br /> <br /> In a wild encounter, the player attempts to capture a wild Pokémon in a [[Poké Ball]] before it runs away. Unlike in the [[core series]] games, these encounters do not involve battle. At higher levels, the player can use various Berries to make wild Pokémon easier to catch or use more powerful Poké Balls like [[Great Ball]]s and [[Ultra Ball]]s. While holding a press on a Poké Ball, a ring will appear around the Pokémon. This ring shrinks over time; once it reaches its smallest size it immediately returns to full size and the cycle repeats. If the Poké Ball thrown strikes the Pokémon after passing through the ring, it will grant a bonus to catch rate depending on the size of the ring, denoted as Nice/Great/Excellent throws. Throwing a curve ball by spinning the ball before throwing it also increases your chances of catching the Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ===Locations===<br /> There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. PokéStops and Gyms exist at are pre-defined real-world locations that the player must be within range of to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they have shown up in the Map.)<br /> <br /> A PokéStop allows players to obtain items and Eggs by tapping on it then spinning the blue Photo Disc (swiping left / right across it). The Photo Disc then changes color to purple, and has a cooldown time of 5 minutes before it can be spun again. Pokémon often spawn close to PokéStops, sometimes in large clusters known as a [[Nest]]. Lures can be attached to PokéStops to attract certain Pokémon to them.<br /> <br /> Gyms appear much larger on the map, with its color matching the team currently in control of it. Players can battle to weaken those belonging to opposing teams. Players from any team can claim items from a gym's Photo Disc, the same as with a PokéStop. The player will be given a Gym Badge for each Gym the first time they interact with it: Badges can be leveled up to bronze, silver, and gold, with each level causing the Gym to give out a higher number of items when spun.<br /> <br /> A Gym can only be controlled by one team at a time, with its color matching the team currently in possession.<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by the player's team, they can add one of their own Pokémon to defend it (if there are not already six Pokémon in the Gym), which will earn the player 1 [[PokéCoin]] every 10 minutes, up to a maximum of 50 coins. A player can also feed Berries to any Pokémon in the Gym, which will increase the Pokémon's motivation and earn the player Stardust (and possibly Candy).<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by a rival team, the player can battle it to decrease each defending Pokémon's motivation; when a Pokémon's motivation reaches zero, it will be knocked out of the Gym. When all defending Pokémon have been defeated, the team loses control of the Gym, allowing the player to reclaim it as their own.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s may sometimes take place at a Gym, where several players can work together to battle against a wild Pokémon much stronger than normal. The Pokémon currently in the Raid is highlighted above the Gym, as well as its level. Winning a Raid Battle allows the involved players to attempt to catch the raid Pokémon, now with much reduced CP and possibly different attacks.<br /> <br /> PokéStops are much more common than Gyms, but depending on where a player lives, they may be very common or very sparse. Locations tend to be more common in urban areas due to a higher population density, resulting in more players in those areas. If there are no nearby PokéStops, the player can only obtain Poké Balls by leveling up or purchasing them with PokéCoins; if there are no nearby Gyms, the player can only obtain PokéCoins by purchasing them with real currency.<br /> <br /> The locations of PokéStops and Gyms are based on a selection of portals from the Niantic game {{wp|Ingress (video game)|Ingress}}. Until 2015, Ingress players (agents) could submit proposals for portals which subsequently had to be approved by Niantic. From 2017 onward, Ingress agents can submit new portals through Operation Portal Recon (OPR) that would be reviewed and approved by their OPR peers. Starting in September 2017, a PokéStop submission system started beta test for level 40 trainers located in Brazil and South Korea. As of September 2017 the portal or PokéStop submissions are still reviewed by agents participating in OPR for final approval, although Niantic has announced that the system will be expanded to Pokémon GO trainers.<br /> <br /> With Pokémon Go's update, you can now scan PokéStops to level them up and get bonus items from them. Eventually, the time runs out and the PokéStop no longer gives extra items, however it still retains it's level. PokéStops have a max level of fifty and the length of the bonus and the amount of extra items you get increases with each level.<br /> <br /> ===Battles===<br /> Battles in Pokémon GO, in contrast to the core series games, are not turn based and instead rely participants to continuously cast attacks to deal damage. While Pokémon GO uses the same [[Type#In Pokémon GO|type effectiveness]] chart as the core series since [[Generation VI]], it uses different multipliers and a [[Damage#Pokémon GO|different formula to calculate damage]]. There are two types of battle mechanics in Pokémon GO: one for {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s and {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s (against an AI) and the other for {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s (against another player or [[Team GO Rocket]]). The two modes have different stats for each move and use different sets of damage modifiers. For Trainer Battles, the player can battle the Team Leaders [[Blanche]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, or [[Candela]] to practice against an AI. For unspecified reasons, {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Shedinja}} are unusable in Trainer Battles.<br /> <br /> ===Moves===<br /> :''See also: [[List of moves (GO)]]''<br /> Unlike in the core series, Pokémon normally only have two [[Move#In Pokémon GO|moves]]: one Fast Attack and one Charged Attack. In both types of battles, Fast Attacks can be cast at any time, and the user gains {{OBP|energy|GO}} each cast. Charged Attacks are generally much stronger moves that cost energy to use. A Pokémon's moves are randomly assigned and can only be changed by using a [[TM#Pokémon GO|TM]] to learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack, at random, by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. [[Evolution|Evolving]] a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves (there are some exceptions).<br /> <br /> ===Trainer level===<br /> {{main|Trainer level}}<br /> In Pokémon GO, the player earns experience (abbreviated XP), rather than the Pokémon. As the player gains experience they gain levels. Leveling up awards the player with items, and certain levels unlock particular items. After reaching level 5, the player can choose a team, which allows them to use {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. As the player's level increases, their Pokémon are able to achieve a higher Combat Power as the player powers them up.<br /> <br /> ===Teams===<br /> [[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The team leaders Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]<br /> {{main|Team (GO)}}<br /> After the player reaches level 5, they can choose a team by tapping a Gym. There are three teams: the yellow Team Instinct led by Spark, the blue Team Mystic led by Blanche, and the red Team Valor led by Candela.<br /> <br /> Pokémon Appraisal, added in version 0.35.0 (labelled version 1.5.0 on the iOS App Store), has the chosen team's leader detail a Pokémon's {{IV}}s much like a [[stats judge]] in the core series. They describe which of its three stats has the highest IVs, and how good its IVs are overall. They will also note if the Pokémon's height or weight is particularly far from the average listed in the Pokédex.<br /> <br /> Players may change their team by purchasing a [[Team Medallion]] in the Shop. After purchasing it, the player must wait 365 days before they may buy another one.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Emblem<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Team<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Color<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Mascot<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Leader<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Description<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Instinct emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Instinct<br /> | Yellow<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{OBP|Spark|GO}}<br /> | ''Hey! The name's Spark &amp;mdash; the leader of Team Instinct. Pokemon are creatures with excellent intuition. I bet the secret to their intuition is related to how they're hatched. Come and join my team! You never lose when you trust your instincts!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Mystic<br /> | Blue<br /> | {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | [[Blanche]]<br /> | ''I am Blanche, leader of Team Mystic. The wisdom of Pokemon is immeasurably deep. I am researching why it is that they evolve. With our calm analysis of every situation, we can't lose!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | [[File:Team Valor emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Valor<br /> | Red<br /> | {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | [[Candela]]<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; | ''I'm Candela &amp;mdash; Team Valor's leader! Pokemon are stronger than humans, and they're warmhearted, too! I'm researching ways to enhance Pokemon's natural power in the pursuit of true strength. There's no doubt that the Pokemon our team have trained at the strongest in battle! Are you ready?''<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Items===<br /> {{main|List of items (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO has a variety of items that are stored in the player's [[Bag]]. These items have many purposes, including [[caught Pokémon|capturing]], [[evolution|evolving]] and restoring Pokémon. Items are primarily obtained through spinning Photo Disks at [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. Upon reaching a new [[Trainer level]], the player will also receive a large amount of items. In later updates, players could also earn other rarer items from winning {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s or by completing [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]] tasks.<br /> <br /> A Bag may hold up to 350 items, but players can purchase more space for {{PCoin}}200, allowing for 50 more items, up to a maximum of 5,150. If the player tries to spin a PokéStop or open a Gift with a full Bag, the game will not allow them to do so unless there is at least one empty slot. Before participating in a {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}, players will be warned if their Bag is full, notifying them that prizes will not be rewarded afterwards. However, receiving items through other means, such as leveling up or winning raids, can bypass this limit and allow players to store more items past the capacity.<br /> <br /> ===Shop===<br /> {{main|PokéCoin}}<br /> In the Shop, the player can make two kinds of purchases. They can purchase PokéCoins using real money or they can purchase in-game items using PokéCoins. PokéCoins are the in-app currency used in Pokémon GO. There are two ways of obtaining PokéCoins: the {{OBP|Gym|GO}} Defender bonus or by purchasing them with real money.<br /> <br /> A number of the in-game items in the Shop can also be obtained by playing the game, but a few items are exclusive to the Shop: the Bag Upgrade, the Pokémon Storage Upgrade, and the Premium Raid Pass. The Shop also occasionally features limited-time &quot;Box&quot; deals (e.g., a Special Box) that include more than one kind of item.<br /> <br /> To obtain the Defender bonus, the player must assign a Pokémon to defend a Gym that currently has less than six defenders. Upon their Pokémon being knocked out, the player will receive a number of coins based on how long their Pokémon defended a Gym, one coin for every ten minutes, up to a maximum of {{PCoin}}50 for a collective eight hours and twenty minutes.<br /> <br /> ===Eggs===<br /> [[File:GO Egg 2 km.png|thumb|100px|A 2&amp;nbsp;km egg in Pokémon GO]]<br /> {{main|List of Eggs (GO)}}<br /> The player can obtain Eggs at [[PokéStop]]s, {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s, or as a possible [[Adventure Sync]] reward. An Egg will hatch after traveling a certain distance while the Egg is in an [[Egg Incubator]]. Five Egg distances are possible: 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, 7&amp;nbsp;km, 10&amp;nbsp;km, and 12&amp;nbsp;km. 7 km Eggs are exclusively obtained by opening [[Gift]]s, and 12 km Eggs are obtained by beating [[Team GO Rocket Leader]]s. 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, and 10&amp;nbsp;km eggs are obtained from Pokéstops and Gyms, but if a trainer walks enough in a week, they'll get an egg from Adventure Sync. This includes walking 25&amp;nbsp;km for a 5&amp;nbsp;km egg, or walking 50&amp;nbsp;km for a 10&amp;nbsp;km egg. The eggs from Adventure Sync have different Pokémon that can hatch from them. Each species has a set Egg distance and can only hatch from Eggs with this distance, but Egg distances have occasionally been changed.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Buddy===<br /> [[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]<br /> {{main|Buddy Pokémon}}<br /> By assigning a Buddy Pokémon, the player can receive additional Candies for that species of Pokémon as they walk. Depending on the species, the Buddy Pokémon will find 1 Candy every 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, or 20 km walked. The player can only have a single Buddy Pokémon at one time.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon require being walked a certain distance before it can evolve. For example, {{p|Feebas}} must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20 km before it can be evolved into {{p|Milotic}}.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon also require you to do certain things (other than walking) while they are your buddy to evolve.<br /> <br /> You can take pictures of your buddy and feed it to level it up to gain certain perks.<br /> <br /> ===Research tasks===<br /> There are two types of Research tasks in Pokémon GO: [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]]. Players can complete Research tasks to receive a variety of rewards, including items or encounters with a [[wild Pokémon]]. Wild Pokémon encountered from completing Research tasks will never [[escape|flee]] and have a minimum of 10 {{IV}}s (out of a maximum 15) per stat.<br /> <br /> Trainers can unlock Field Research tasks by spinning [[PokéStop]]s and can hold a maximum of three tasks at once. Each PokéStop has a specific Field Research task assigned to it once a day. Players can choose to discard a Field Research task to free up a slot. Completing a Field Research tasks earns the player a Stamp up to once a day. Once the player collects seven Stamps, a Research Breakthrough will be unlocked, which includes item rewards and an encounter with a rare, special Pokémon.<br /> <br /> [[Special Research]] tasks generally take longer to complete than Field Research. Unlike Field Research, Special Research tasks are finite and unlocked through specific events. A Special Research is usually several sets of three Research tasks that must be completed sequentially before unlocking the next set. Upon completing all Special Research sets, the player will have the chance to encounter a rare, special Pokémon. So far, Special Research is the only way to obtain Galarian {{p|Mr. Mime}}, {{p|Mew}} (and its [[Shiny]] variant), {{p|Celebi}} (and its Shiny variant), {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Spiritomb}}, {{p|Victini}}, Galarian {{p|Yamask}}, Aria Form {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Hoopa}} Confined, and {{p|Zarude}}.<br /> <br /> ===Team GO Rocket===<br /> [[File:GO Rocket PokéStop.png|160px|thumb|A PokéStop invaded by Team GO Rocket]]<br /> {{main|Team GO Rocket}}<br /> Team GO Rocket is a [[villainous team]] whose goal is to take over [[PokéStop]]s for their items and resources. Team GO Rocket Grunts are occasionally stationed to invade a PokéStop, and they come to you in a hot air balloon, where they will challenge players to battle if they interact with the PokéStop. Team GO Rocket Grunts battle using Shadow Pokémon and will abandon one of their Pokémon upon being defeated. Players will have a chance to capture the abandoned Shadow Pokémon, which can then be purified using Candy and Stardust.<br /> <br /> ===Mega Evolution===<br /> {{main|Mega Evolution (GO)}}<br /> <br /> ===Medals===<br /> {{main|List of medals (GO)}}<br /> The game has challenges that award [[Medal#Pokémon GO|medals]] upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile. Some medals unlock [[Style (GO)|clothing items]], allowing players to purchase them using PokéCoins. Medals awarded for catching Pokémon of a specific type slightly increase the capture rate of Pokémon of that type.<br /> <br /> ===Daily bonuses===<br /> Daily bonuses give the player extra rewards the first time they perform certain actions each day (local time). They were added to Pokémon GO in version 0.45.0 (labelled 1.15.0 on the {{wp|App Store (iOS)|iOS App Store}}), which was released on November 7, 2016.<br /> <br /> The first Pokémon the player catches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and 600 {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}. If the player catches a Pokémon every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and 3000 Stardust.<br /> <br /> The first [[PokéStop]] or {{OBP|Gym|GO}} the player searches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and extra items. If the player searches PokéStops or Gyms every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and even more items. The 7-day streak bonus is guaranteed to give the player an [[Evolution item]] (such as a [[King's Rock]]).<br /> <br /> ===Available Pokémon===<br /> {{main|List of Pokémon by availability (GO)}}<br /> For a list of Pokémon available in Pokémon GO, see [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]].<br /> <br /> ==Events==<br /> {{main|List of events (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO features a variety of both local and global events throughout the year, which often feature increased {{pkmn2|wild}} spawns of thematic Pokémon, bonuses for certain in-game activities, and new releases of [[Shiny Pokémon]].<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> Some of the music in Pokémon GO was composed by [[Junichi Masuda]]. The music, as well as the sound effects, can be turned off in the [[options#Pokémon GO|settings]] of the app.<br /> <br /> ==Version history==<br /> {{main|Pokémon GO/Version history}}<br /> For a full history of all content released in Pokémon GO, please see [[Pokémon GO/Version history]].<br /> <br /> ==Compatibility==<br /> Pokémon GO requires an internet connection ({{wp|Wi-Fi}}, {{wp|3G}} or {{wp|4G}}) and GPS and location services. According to the official support site, the game can be played on:&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/92-supported-devices Supported Devices — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Android devices: {{wp|Android Nougat|Android 7}} (2016) and newer ({{wp|Rooting (Android OS)|rooted}} devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)<br /> ** {{wp|Android KitKat|Android 4.4}} (2013) support was available until July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1771-discontinued-support-for-android-4-kitkat Discontinued Support for Android 4 KitKat — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Lollipop|Android 5}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/2697-discontinued-support-for-android-5-ios-10-11-and-iphone-5s-6 Discontinued Support for Android 5, iOS 10/11, and iPhone 5s/6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Marshmallow|Android 6}} (2015) support was available until June 13, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3455-discontinued-support-for-android-6/ Discontinued Support for Android 6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * iOS devices: {{wp|iPhone 6S}} (2015) and newer, {{wp|iOS 14}} (2020) and newer ({{wp|iOS jailbreaking|jailbroken}} devices are not supported)<br /> ** {{wp|iPad 2}} (2011), {{wp|iPad (3rd generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPhone 5}} (2012), {{wp|iPad (4th generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPad Mini (1st generation)|iPad Mini}} (2012), and {{wp|iPhone 5C}} (2013) support was available until February 28, 2018.&lt;ref&gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911194054/https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115016003208-Discontinued-support-for-certain-Apple-devices-from-2013-and-older- Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older – Pokémon GO (Archived)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iPhone 5S}} (2013) and {{wp|iPhone 6}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 10}} (2016) support was available from September 13, 2016 to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Apple Watch}} (2015) support was available from December 22, 2016 to July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1812-discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued Support for Apple Watch — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 11}} (2017) support was available from September 19, 2017 to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 12}} (2018) support was available from September 17, 2018 to November 30, 2021.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3179-discontinued-support-for-ios-12 Discontinued Support for iOS 12 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 13}} (2019) support was available from September 19, 2019 to July 12, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3522-discontinued-support-for-ios-13/ Discontinued Support for iOS 13 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> However, the game is also playable on some iOS and Android devices that are not officially supported.<br /> <br /> ==Connectivity==<br /> Pokémon GO originally had no connectivity with other Pokémon games. However, [[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that the developers planned to add connectivity with the next entry in the [[core series]] Pokémon games.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/qqbsdqjgj-k?t=29m16s Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20160715175300/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-from-the-pokemon-go-announcement/ News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] is the first game to allow the player to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to a core series title. Only the [[Generation I|first 151]] Pokémon (including [[Regional form|Alolan forms]]), {{p|Meltan}}, and its [[Evolution|evolved form]], {{p|Melmetal}}, can be transferred. Upon transferring Pokémon to a Let's Go! game or Pokémon HOME for the first time, the player will receive the [[Mystery Box]] in Pokémon GO, which is used to spawn wild Meltan.<br /> <br /> On November 10, 2020, the [[GO Transporter]] was made available to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to [[Pokémon HOME]]. Each Pokémon costs a certain amount of GO Transporter Energy to transfer to HOME, depending on its {{stat|CP}} and whether it is {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or {{pkmn2|Mythical}}. The GO Transporter passively recharges Energy, but the player can spend [[PokéCoin]]s to fully recharge the GO Transporter instantly. Pokémon transferred to HOME via the GO Transporter can be sent to {{g|Sword and Shield}} but not Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. After the first transfer, the player will receive a [[Melmetal]] that can [[Gigantamax]] in Pokémon HOME.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/ZZopswCf2oE Introducing Gigantamax Melmetal, the Steel-type Pokémon! (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Any Shiny Pokémon originating from GO, when transferred to {{g|Sword and Shield}}, will have square sparkles instead of star sparkles, regardless of its [[personality value]].<br /> <br /> ==Partnerships==<br /> {{incomplete|section|Partnerships in Japan, Big Heritage partnership, Baskin Robins}}<br /> <br /> Due to the popularity of Pokémon GO, the game has partnered with several other companies to offer special promotions. These partnerships often involve sponsored locations, wherein stores affiliated with the partner company become [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with {{wp|Ayala Malls}}, {{wp|Puregold}}, {{wp|Robinsons Malls}}, and {{wp|SM Supermalls}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/205489/globe-telecom-enhances-the-pokemon-go-experience-for-ph-gamers Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers]&lt;/ref&gt; The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).&lt;ref&gt;[https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/sponsor-dropped-out-of-pokemon-go/ Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack}} stores in the United States became PokéStops and Gyms. Sprint locations also feature in-store charging stations to allow Pokémon GO players to charge their devices. Players could also find small Level 10, 20, 30, or 40 iron-on patches at Sprint store Gyms. During the fourth year, the partnership ended.<br /> <br /> The day after the Sprint partnership began, a {{wp|Starbucks}} partnership in the United States began as well. 7,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States have been made into PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, Starbucks sold a special-edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino as part of this partnership; the Pokémon GO Frappuccino starts with a Vanilla Bean {{wp|Frappuccino}} blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India became PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's &quot;Happy New Year&quot; offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers.<br /> <br /> ==Development==<br /> The game was conceived by John Hanke after the development of Niantic's Ingress. It was decided that a game based on Pokémon would be a good choice, due to its focus on collecting the titular creatures. Hanke brought the idea to the Pokémon Company and talked with Mr. Isihara. Development began. Junichi Masuda worked with Niantic on the game's development.&lt;ref&gt;''Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon''&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> An Ingress Report released on September 10, 2015, the day of the game's announcement, stated that a closed beta would occur during Northern Hemisphere winter 2015 and that the game would be released in early 2016.&lt;ref name=&quot;IngressReport&quot;&gt;[https://youtu.be/HMsM1nzWiYw?t=2m22s INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015]&lt;/ref&gt; However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/0noAj Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/01/160108_at01.html 『Pokémon GO』のベータテストについて ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Field tests were held in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States prior to the game's public release. Selected applicants were given the opportunity to test the game.<br /> * Japan: held from March 29 to June 30, 2016, announced on March 3, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/5731W Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest/ Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-au-nz/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-us/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> A session at the {{wp|Game Developers Conference}} featuring the game [[n:Pokémon GO to be discussed at Game Developers Conference|was intended to be held]] by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2016, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/03/03/pokemon-go-gdc-presentation-canceled.aspx Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Release==<br /> Unlike previous Pokémon games for mobile devices, Pokémon GO was released on a staggered schedule, releasing initially to only to a few select countries. After its initial release on July 6, 2016, additional releases [[n:Niantic puts Pokémon GO's international rollout on hold|were put on hold]] due to server issues, but resumed on July 13, 2016, with the app's [[n:Pokémon GO now available in Germany|release in Germany]]. France was supposed to receive the app alongside other European countries, but the official release in the country was postponed due to the {{wp|2016 Nice truck attack}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://fr.ign.com/pokemon-go-iphone/15934/news/pokemon-go-the-pokemon-company-confirme-le-report-francais Pokémon GO : The Pokémon Company confirme le report français]&lt;/ref&gt; The release in {{pmin|Brazil}} was only a couple of days prior to the beginning of the {{wp|2016 Summer Olympics}} in Rio de Janeiro.<br /> <br /> So far, Pokémon GO has been released in all countries with access to the iOS App Store, Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store, except for {{pmin|Ukraine}}, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, {{pmin|the Arab world|Saudi Arabia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Yemen}}, Myanmar, {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Tunisia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Algeria}}, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Zimbabwe.<br /> <br /> On March 10, 2022, the game was removed and deactivated in Russia and Belarus due to the {{wp|2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine}}.&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1502120716665118725 @NianticLabs on Twitter]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy expandable&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Date<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Locations<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; rowspan=&quot;2&quot; | July 6, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Australia}}, {{pmin|New Zealand}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | {{pmin|the United States|United States}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 13, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Germany}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 15, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Italy}}, {{pmin|Portugal}}, {{pmin|Spain}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 16, 2016<br /> | Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, Greenland, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Latvia, Liechtenstein, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, Malta, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 17, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Canada}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 19, 2016<br /> | Puerto Rico<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 22, 2016<br /> | Japan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 24, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|France}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 25, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 3, 2016<br /> | Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Bolivia}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Costa Rica}}, Dominica, {{pmin|Latin America|Dominican Republic}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|Latin America|El Salvador}}, Grenada, {{pmin|Latin America|Guatemala}}, Guyana, Haiti, {{pmin|Latin America|Honduras}}, Jamaica, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, Montserrat, {{pmin|Latin America|Nicaragua}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Paraguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, {{pmin|Latin America|Uruguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 5, 2016&lt;br&gt;August 6, 2016<br /> | Aruba, Brunei, Cambodia, Curaçao, Fiji, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, Laos, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, Turks and Caicos Islands, {{pmin|Vietnam}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | September 30, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Albania}}, Bosnia and Herzegovina, {{pmin|Greater China|Macau}}, {{pmin|North Macedonia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 1, 2016<br /> | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 4, 2016&lt;br&gt;October 5, 2016<br /> | Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, Eswatini, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, {{pmin|the Arab World|Morocco}}, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | November 18, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the Arab world|Bahrain}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Jordan}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Lebanon}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | December 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|South Asia|Bangladesh}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Bhutan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Nepal}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Sri Lanka}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | January 24, 2017<br /> | {{pmin|South Korea}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | September 11, 2018<br /> | {{pmin|Russia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | June 3, 2021<br /> | {{pmin|Turkey}}<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> &lt;gallery&gt;<br /> Pokémon GO icon.png|Icon<br /> Pokémon GO Beyond icon.png|GO Beyond Icon<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Load screen===<br /> {| class=&quot;roundy collapsible&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Image<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Dates<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Theme<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen.png|60px]]<br /> | July 6 - October 26, 2016<br /> | Original<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 2.png|60px]]<br /> | October 26 - December 12, 2016<br /> | Halloween 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 3.png|60px]]<br /> | December 12 - 30, 2016<br /> | Christmas 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 4.png|60px]]<br /> | December 30, 2016 - April 7, 2017<br /> | New Year 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 5.png|60px]]<br /> | April 7 - June 21, 2017<br /> | Summer (Johto) 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 6.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 20, 2017<br /> | Raid Battle 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 7.png|60px]]<br /> | October 20 - November 2017<br /> | Halloween 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 8.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2017 - January 2018<br /> | Christmas 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 9.png|60px]]<br /> | January - March 28, 2018<br /> | New Year 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 10.png|60px]]<br /> | March 28 - June 19, 2018<br /> | Research &amp; Mew Screen 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 11.png|60px]]<br /> | June 19 - December 7, 2018<br /> | Summer 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 12.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2018 - January 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;February 14 - 23, 2019<br /> | Trainer Battle League<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 13.png|60px]]<br /> | January 2 - February 14, 2019<br /> | New Year 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 14.png|60px]]<br /> | February 23 - June 21, 2019<br /> | GO Snapshot 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 15.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 2, 2019<br /> | Summer 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 16.png|60px]]<br /> | October 2 - December 16, 2019<br /> | [[Team GO Rocket]]<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 17.png|60px]]<br /> | December 16, 2019 - January 2020&lt;br&gt;February 3 - March 25, 2020<br /> | Christmas 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 18.png|60px]]<br /> | January - February 3, 2020<br /> | New Year 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 19.png|60px]]<br /> | March 25, 2020 - July 10, 2020<br /> | Spring 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 20.png|60px]]<br /> | July 10, 2020 - October 29, 2020<br /> | GO Fest 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 21.png|60px]]<br /> | October 29, 2020 - December 1, 2020<br /> | Halloween 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 22.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021<br /> | Christmas 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 23.png|60px]]<br /> | January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021<br /> | New Year 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 24.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2021 - June 11, 2021<br /> | Spring 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 25.png|60px]]<br /> | June 11, 2021 - July 17, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 26.png|60px]]<br /> | July 17, 2021 - September 1, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021 Hoopa<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 27.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021<br /> | Autumn 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 28.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021&lt;br&gt;February 2, 2022 - March 1, 2022<br /> | Winter 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 29.png|60px]]<br /> | December 31, 2021 - February 2, 2022<br /> | New Year 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 30.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022<br /> | Spring 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 31.png|60px]]<br /> | June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022<br /> | GO Fest 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 32.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2022 - present<br /> | Autumn 2022<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * Pokémon GO has been banned in Iran&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36989526 Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security' | BBC]&lt;/ref&gt; and {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/01/10/pokemon-go-isnt-coming-to-china-any-time-soon Pokémon Go banned by China authorities over 'safety' and 'security' | Forbes]&lt;/ref&gt; due to security concerns. However, some Iranians are still playing the game publicly regardless.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iranians-hunt-pokemon-despite-ban-071914210.html Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban | Yahoo]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * On April 1, 2014, over two years before the release of Pokémon GO, Google released a minigame inside of Google Maps to catch Pokémon in celebration of April Fools' Day. On the same day, Google also released a companion YouTube video&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]&lt;/ref&gt; advertising the position of [[Pokémon Master]] at the company.<br /> * In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], starting from v1.1.0, [[Shiny Pokémon]] transferred from Pokémon GO will always use square sparkles, regardless of [[personality value]].<br /> * This is the first Pokémon game to use the {{wp|Unity (game engine)|Unity}} engine.<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{langtable|color={{night color}}|bordercolor={{blue color light}}|textcolor=fff<br /> |ja={{tt|Pokémon|ポケモン}} GO<br /> |zh_yue={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |zh_cmn={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |fr=Pokémon GO<br /> |de=Pokémon GO<br /> |it=Pokémon GO<br /> |ko={{tt|Pokémon|포켓몬}} GO<br /> |pt_br=Pokémon GO<br /> |pt_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |ru=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_la=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |th=โปเกมอนโก ''Pokémon GO''<br /> |tr=Pokémon GO<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by base stats (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of moves (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)]]<br /> * [[Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]]<br /> * {{Appendix|Pokémon GO Player's Guide}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> '''Official Websites'''<br /> * [http://www.pokemongo.com/ Offical website]<br /> ** [https://www.pokemongo.jp/ Offical website (JP)]<br /> * [https://pokemongolive.com/ Niantic Pokemon GO Live website]<br /> <br /> '''Social Media'''<br /> * [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/ Offical Facebook page]<br /> * [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp Offical Twitter account]<br /> * [https://www.instagram.com/pokemongoapp/ Offical Instagram account]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/c/pokemongo Offical YouTube channel]<br /> <br /> '''Videos'''<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sj2iQyBTQs Official teaser]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtDeeXtMZM Official trailer]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlX77BKLyY Pokémon GO announcement press conference]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{Other games}}&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Project Games notice}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Pokémon GO|*]]<br /> [[Category:Mobile games]]<br /> [[Category:Unity games]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[es:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[fr:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[it:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[ja:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[zh:Pokémon GO]]</div>

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<p>FireDragons52: /* Eggs */</p> <hr /> <div>{{samename|song|Pokémon Go! (song)}}<br /> {{samename|[[TCG]] expansion|Pokémon GO (TCG)}}<br /> {{incomplete|needs=Details on [https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000268888-Pokémon-GO-on-Apple-Watch Pokémon GO for Apple Watch]}}<br /> {{Infobox game|colorscheme=night|bordercolorscheme=blue<br /> |name={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |jname={{color|FFF|Pokémon GO}}<br /> |boxart=Pokemon Go Logo.png<br /> |size=200px<br /> |caption=Pokémon GO logo<br /> |category=Real-world adventure&lt;br&gt;{{wp|Location-based game}}<br /> |players=1+<br /> |link_method=N/A<br /> |platform={{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}<br /> |gen_series=[[Generation VI]] - {{gen|IX}} [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin off]]<br /> |release_date_ja=March 29, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 22, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_na=May 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_au=April 25, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(field test)&lt;/small&gt;&lt;br&gt;July 6, 2016 &lt;small&gt;(public release)&lt;/small&gt;<br /> |release_date_eu=July 13, 2016<br /> |release_date_kr=January 24, 2017<br /> |release_date_hk=July 25, 2016<br /> |release_date_tw=August 6, 2016<br /> |publisher=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |developer=[[Niantic]], Inc.<br /> |cero=A<br /> |esrb=E<br /> |pegi=3<br /> |acb=PG<br /> |grb=3<br /> |website_ja=[http://www.pokemongo.jp/ Official site (TPC)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/ja/ Official site (Niantic)]<br /> |website_en=[http://www.pokemongo.com/ Official site (TPCi)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemongolive.com/en/ Official site (Niantic)]&lt;br&gt;[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-go/ Pokémon.com]<br /> }}<br /> {{bulbanews|game}}<br /> {{StrategyWiki}}<br /> '''Pokémon GO''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|Pokémon GO|ポケモン　ゴー}}}}''') is a multiplayer, location-based, {{wp|augmented reality}} Pokémon game for {{wp|iOS}} and {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}. The game results from a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company]], [[Nintendo]], and [[Niantic]], Inc., and is {{wp|Freemium|free to download}} with in-app purchases. It was released in most markets with access to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store on a staggered schedule starting on July 6, 2016. The game became available on the Samsung Galaxy Store for Samsung devices running on Android on May 11, 2019&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1126967087736467457?s=20 Announcement of game availability on Galaxy Store]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> The game was announced at the [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon GO Press Conference]] in Japan on September 10, 2015. Field tests for Pokémon GO were held from March 29, 2016 through June 30, 2016.<br /> <br /> The game is compatible with the [[Pokémon GO Plus]] and the [[Poké Ball Plus]], {{wp|Bluetooth}} devices that allow players to enjoy elements of the game without looking at their phone. Compatibility with the {{wp|Apple Watch}} was added in an update on December 22, 2016, but was later dropped on July 1, 2019 with the addition of Adventure Sync.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?p=web&amp;s=top-articles&amp;f=discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued support for Apple Watch]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Blurb==<br /> &lt;i&gt;Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet Earth!<br /> <br /> Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world. You’ll join one of three teams and battle for the prestige and ownership of Gyms with your Pokémon at your side.<br /> <br /> Pokémon are out there, and you need to find them. As you walk around a neighborhood, your smartphone will vibrate when there’s a Pokémon nearby. Take aim and throw a Poké Ball… You’ll have to stay alert, or it might get away!<br /> <br /> Search far and wide for Pokémon and items<br /> <br /> Certain Pokémon appear near their native environment—look for Water-type Pokémon by lakes and oceans. Visit PokéStops, found at interesting places like museums, art installations, historical markers, and monuments, to stock up on Poké Balls and helpful items.<br /> <br /> Catching, hatching, evolving, and more<br /> <br /> As you level up, you’ll be able to catch more-powerful Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. You can add to your collection by hatching Pokémon Eggs based on the distances you walk. Help your Pokémon evolve by catching many of the same kind.<br /> <br /> Take on Gym battles and defend your Gym<br /> <br /> As your Charmander evolves to Charmeleon and then Charizard, you can battle together to defeat a Gym and assign your Pokémon to defend it against all comers.<br /> <br /> It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await!<br /> <br /> Note: This app is free-to-play and is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.&lt;/i&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Gameplay==<br /> [[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]]<br /> Pokémon GO has mechanics much different from those of the core series games. The player is assisted by [[Professor Willow]] throughout the game. Players can login using a [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], Google, or Facebook account, which can be linked together for logging in.<br /> <br /> The game can be played as an {{wp|augmented reality}} (AR) game, so that in wild encounters and battles the Pokémon appear to be in the real world when looking at the smart device's screen. However, it is also possible to disable this functionality, which saves battery power and is necessary on some devices which do not support AR.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Candy|GO}} and {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} are two forms of currency central to Pokémon GO. Each Pokémon's evolutionary family uses a specific type of Candy to [[Power Up]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. Stardust is required in addition to Candy to Power Up; unlike Candy, Stardust is not specific to any species of Pokémon. Candy and Stardust are most commonly earned by catching and hatching Pokémon. If a player [[released Pokémon|transfers]] a Pokémon to Professor Willow, then one Candy for that Pokémon will be awarded.<br /> <br /> Players can also challenge each other in {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s or challenge the Team leaders [[Candela]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, and [[Blanche]] in Battle Training.<br /> <br /> Players can customize their [[Style (GO)|appearance]], such as clothing and accessories, which can be shown to other players. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s collect XP from performing various actions, such as catching Pokémon, which allows them to increase their Trainer [[level]]. Leveling up rewards the player with items, and some levels unlock features of the game. Wild Pokémon encountered by Trainers at higher levels are more likely to have higher CP. The maximum number of times an individual Pokémon can be [[Power Up|Powered Up]] increases with the Trainer's level.<br /> <br /> ===Capturing===<br /> : ''See also: [[Catch rate (GO)]]''<br /> In the game, [[wild Pokémon]] appear on a map of the real world (based on the crowdsourced OpenStreetMap project)&lt;ref&gt;[https://allgamers.com/article/3496/niantic-switches-to-openstreetmap-in-pokeacutemon-go Niantic Switches to OpenStreetMap in Pokémon GO]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2018/04/01/tips-pokemon-go-2/ Recommendations for new (Pokémon GO) mappers by community members]&lt;/ref&gt;, with the player moving in the game by traveling in the real world. When a Pokémon is nearby, the player's phone vibrates. The player can encounter a nearby Pokémon by tapping it in the Map View. Different kinds of Pokémon will appear in different environments; for example, {{type|Water}} Pokémon are more common near water. [[Weather]] also affects which Pokémon are common.<br /> <br /> In a wild encounter, the player attempts to capture a wild Pokémon in a [[Poké Ball]] before it runs away. Unlike in the [[core series]] games, these encounters do not involve battle. At higher levels, the player can use various Berries to make wild Pokémon easier to catch or use more powerful Poké Balls like [[Great Ball]]s and [[Ultra Ball]]s. While holding a press on a Poké Ball, a ring will appear around the Pokémon. This ring shrinks over time; once it reaches its smallest size it immediately returns to full size and the cycle repeats. If the Poké Ball thrown strikes the Pokémon after passing through the ring, it will grant a bonus to catch rate depending on the size of the ring, denoted as Nice/Great/Excellent throws. Throwing a curve ball by spinning the ball before throwing it also increases your chances of catching the Pokémon.<br /> <br /> ===Locations===<br /> There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. PokéStops and Gyms exist at are pre-defined real-world locations that the player must be within range of to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they have shown up in the Map.)<br /> <br /> A PokéStop allows players to obtain items and Eggs by tapping on it then spinning the blue Photo Disc (swiping left / right across it). The Photo Disc then changes color to purple, and has a cooldown time of 5 minutes before it can be spun again. Pokémon often spawn close to PokéStops, sometimes in large clusters known as a [[Nest]]. Lures can be attached to PokéStops to attract certain Pokémon to them.<br /> <br /> Gyms appear much larger on the map, with its color matching the team currently in control of it. Players can battle to weaken those belonging to opposing teams. Players from any team can claim items from a gym's Photo Disc, the same as with a PokéStop. The player will be given a Gym Badge for each Gym the first time they interact with it: Badges can be leveled up to bronze, silver, and gold, with each level causing the Gym to give out a higher number of items when spun.<br /> <br /> A Gym can only be controlled by one team at a time, with its color matching the team currently in possession.<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by the player's team, they can add one of their own Pokémon to defend it (if there are not already six Pokémon in the Gym), which will earn the player 1 [[PokéCoin]] every 10 minutes, up to a maximum of 50 coins. A player can also feed Berries to any Pokémon in the Gym, which will increase the Pokémon's motivation and earn the player Stardust (and possibly Candy).<br /> * If a Gym is controlled by a rival team, the player can battle it to decrease each defending Pokémon's motivation; when a Pokémon's motivation reaches zero, it will be knocked out of the Gym. When all defending Pokémon have been defeated, the team loses control of the Gym, allowing the player to reclaim it as their own.<br /> <br /> {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s may sometimes take place at a Gym, where several players can work together to battle against a wild Pokémon much stronger than normal. The Pokémon currently in the Raid is highlighted above the Gym, as well as its level. Winning a Raid Battle allows the involved players to attempt to catch the raid Pokémon, now with much reduced CP and possibly different attacks.<br /> <br /> PokéStops are much more common than Gyms, but depending on where a player lives, they may be very common or very sparse. Locations tend to be more common in urban areas due to a higher population density, resulting in more players in those areas. If there are no nearby PokéStops, the player can only obtain Poké Balls by leveling up or purchasing them with PokéCoins; if there are no nearby Gyms, the player can only obtain PokéCoins by purchasing them with real currency.<br /> <br /> The locations of PokéStops and Gyms are based on a selection of portals from the Niantic game {{wp|Ingress (video game)|Ingress}}. Until 2015, Ingress players (agents) could submit proposals for portals which subsequently had to be approved by Niantic. From 2017 onward, Ingress agents can submit new portals through Operation Portal Recon (OPR) that would be reviewed and approved by their OPR peers. Starting in September 2017, a PokéStop submission system started beta test for level 40 trainers located in Brazil and South Korea. As of September 2017 the portal or PokéStop submissions are still reviewed by agents participating in OPR for final approval, although Niantic has announced that the system will be expanded to Pokémon GO trainers.<br /> <br /> With Pokémon Go's update, you can now scan PokéStops to level them up and get bonus items from them. Eventually, the time runs out and the PokéStop no longer gives extra items, however it still retains it's level. PokéStops have a max level of fifty and the length of the bonus and the amount of extra items you get increases with each level.<br /> <br /> ===Battles===<br /> Battles in Pokémon GO, in contrast to the core series games, are not turn based and instead rely participants to continuously cast attacks to deal damage. While Pokémon GO uses the same [[Type#In Pokémon GO|type effectiveness]] chart as the core series since [[Generation VI]], it uses different multipliers and a [[Damage#Pokémon GO|different formula to calculate damage]]. There are two types of battle mechanics in Pokémon GO: one for {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s and {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s (against an AI) and the other for {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s (against another player or [[Team GO Rocket]]). The two modes have different stats for each move and use different sets of damage modifiers. For Trainer Battles, the player can battle the Team Leaders [[Blanche]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, or [[Candela]] to practice against an AI. For unspecified reasons, {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Shedinja}} are unusable in Trainer Battles.<br /> <br /> ===Moves===<br /> :''See also: [[List of moves (GO)]]''<br /> Unlike in the core series, Pokémon normally only have two [[Move#In Pokémon GO|moves]]: one Fast Attack and one Charged Attack. In both types of battles, Fast Attacks can be cast at any time, and the user gains {{OBP|energy|GO}} each cast. Charged Attacks are generally much stronger moves that cost energy to use. A Pokémon's moves are randomly assigned and can only be changed by using a [[TM#Pokémon GO|TM]] to learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack, at random, by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. [[Evolution|Evolving]] a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves (there are some exceptions).<br /> <br /> ===Trainer level===<br /> {{main|Trainer level}}<br /> In Pokémon GO, the player earns experience (abbreviated XP), rather than the Pokémon. As the player gains experience they gain levels. Leveling up awards the player with items, and certain levels unlock particular items. After reaching level 5, the player can choose a team, which allows them to use {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. As the player's level increases, their Pokémon are able to achieve a higher Combat Power as the player powers them up.<br /> <br /> ===Teams===<br /> [[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The team leaders Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]<br /> {{main|Team (GO)}}<br /> After the player reaches level 5, they can choose a team by tapping a Gym. There are three teams: the yellow Team Instinct led by Spark, the blue Team Mystic led by Blanche, and the red Team Valor led by Candela.<br /> <br /> Pokémon Appraisal, added in version 0.35.0 (labelled version 1.5.0 on the iOS App Store), has the chosen team's leader detail a Pokémon's {{IV}}s much like a [[stats judge]] in the core series. They describe which of its three stats has the highest IVs, and how good its IVs are overall. They will also note if the Pokémon's height or weight is particularly far from the average listed in the Pokédex.<br /> <br /> Players may change their team by purchasing a [[Team Medallion]] in the Shop. After purchasing it, the player must wait 365 days before they may buy another one.<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Emblem<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Team<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Color<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Mascot<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Leader<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Description<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Instinct emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Instinct<br /> | Yellow<br /> | {{p|Zapdos}}<br /> | {{OBP|Spark|GO}}<br /> | ''Hey! The name's Spark &amp;mdash; the leader of Team Instinct. Pokemon are creatures with excellent intuition. I bet the secret to their intuition is related to how they're hatched. Come and join my team! You never lose when you trust your instincts!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Mystic<br /> | Blue<br /> | {{p|Articuno}}<br /> | [[Blanche]]<br /> | ''I am Blanche, leader of Team Mystic. The wisdom of Pokemon is immeasurably deep. I am researching why it is that they evolve. With our calm analysis of every situation, we can't lose!''<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybl|5px}}&quot; | [[File:Team Valor emblem.png|50px]]<br /> | Valor<br /> | Red<br /> | {{p|Moltres}}<br /> | [[Candela]]<br /> | style=&quot;{{roundybr|5px}}&quot; | ''I'm Candela &amp;mdash; Team Valor's leader! Pokemon are stronger than humans, and they're warmhearted, too! I'm researching ways to enhance Pokemon's natural power in the pursuit of true strength. There's no doubt that the Pokemon our team have trained at the strongest in battle! Are you ready?''<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ===Items===<br /> {{main|List of items (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO has a variety of items that are stored in the player's [[Bag]]. These items have many purposes, including [[caught Pokémon|capturing]], [[evolution|evolving]] and restoring Pokémon. Items are primarily obtained through spinning Photo Disks at [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. Upon reaching a new [[Trainer level]], the player will also receive a large amount of items. In later updates, players could also earn other rarer items from winning {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s or by completing [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]] tasks.<br /> <br /> A Bag may hold up to 350 items, but players can purchase more space for {{PCoin}}200, allowing for 50 more items, up to a maximum of 3,500. If the player tries to spin a PokéStop or open a Gift with a full Bag, the game will not allow them to do so unless there is at least one empty slot. Before participating in a {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}, players will be warned if their Bag is full, notifying them that prizes will not be rewarded afterwards. However, receiving items through other means, such as leveling up or winning raids, can bypass this limit and allow players to store more items past the capacity.<br /> <br /> ===Shop===<br /> {{main|PokéCoin}}<br /> In the Shop, the player can make two kinds of purchases. They can purchase PokéCoins using real money or they can purchase in-game items using PokéCoins. PokéCoins are the in-app currency used in Pokémon GO. There are two ways of obtaining PokéCoins: the {{OBP|Gym|GO}} Defender bonus or by purchasing them with real money.<br /> <br /> A number of the in-game items in the Shop can also be obtained by playing the game, but a few items are exclusive to the Shop: the Bag Upgrade, the Pokémon Storage Upgrade, and the Premium Raid Pass. The Shop also occasionally features limited-time &quot;Box&quot; deals (e.g., a Special Box) that include more than one kind of item.<br /> <br /> To obtain the Defender bonus, the player must assign a Pokémon to defend a Gym that currently has less than six defenders. Upon their Pokémon being knocked out, the player will receive a number of coins based on how long their Pokémon defended a Gym, one coin for every ten minutes, up to a maximum of {{PCoin}}50 for a collective eight hours and twenty minutes.<br /> <br /> ===Eggs===<br /> [[File:GO Egg 2 km.png|thumb|100px|A 2&amp;nbsp;km egg in Pokémon GO]]<br /> {{main|List of Eggs (GO)}}<br /> The player can obtain Eggs at [[PokéStop]]s, {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s, or as a possible [[Adventure Sync]] reward. An Egg will hatch after traveling a certain distance while the Egg is in an [[Egg Incubator]]. Five Egg distances are possible: 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, 7&amp;nbsp;km, 10&amp;nbsp;km, and 12&amp;nbsp;km. 7 km Eggs are exclusively obtained by opening [[Gift]]s, and 12 km Eggs are obtained by beating [[Team GO Rocket Leader]]s. 2&amp;nbsp;km, 5&amp;nbsp;km, and 10&amp;nbsp;km eggs are obtained from Pokéstops and Gyms, but if a trainer walks enough in a week, they'll get an egg from Adventure Sync. This includes walking 25&amp;nbsp;km for a 5&amp;nbsp;km egg, or walking 50&amp;nbsp;km for a 10&amp;nbsp;km egg. The eggs from Adventure Sync have different Pokémon that can hatch from them. Each species has a set Egg distance and can only hatch from Eggs with this distance, but Egg distances have occasionally been changed.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Buddy===<br /> [[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]<br /> {{main|Buddy Pokémon}}<br /> By assigning a Buddy Pokémon, the player can receive additional Candies for that species of Pokémon as they walk. Depending on the species, the Buddy Pokémon will find 1 Candy every 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, or 20 km walked. The player can only have a single Buddy Pokémon at one time.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon require being walked a certain distance before it can evolve. For example, {{p|Feebas}} must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20 km before it can be evolved into {{p|Milotic}}.<br /> <br /> Some Pokémon also require you to do certain things (other than walking) while they are your buddy to evolve.<br /> <br /> You can take pictures of your buddy and feed it to level it up to gain certain perks.<br /> <br /> ===Research tasks===<br /> There are two types of Research tasks in Pokémon GO: [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]]. Players can complete Research tasks to receive a variety of rewards, including items or encounters with a [[wild Pokémon]]. Wild Pokémon encountered from completing Research tasks will never [[escape|flee]] and have a minimum of 10 {{IV}}s (out of a maximum 15) per stat.<br /> <br /> Trainers can unlock Field Research tasks by spinning [[PokéStop]]s and can hold a maximum of three tasks at once. Each PokéStop has a specific Field Research task assigned to it once a day. Players can choose to discard a Field Research task to free up a slot. Completing a Field Research tasks earns the player a Stamp up to once a day. Once the player collects seven Stamps, a Research Breakthrough will be unlocked, which includes item rewards and an encounter with a rare, special Pokémon.<br /> <br /> [[Special Research]] tasks generally take longer to complete than Field Research. Unlike Field Research, Special Research tasks are finite and unlocked through specific events. A Special Research is usually several sets of three Research tasks that must be completed sequentially before unlocking the next set. Upon completing all Special Research sets, the player will have the chance to encounter a rare, special Pokémon. So far, Special Research is the only way to obtain Galarian {{p|Mr. Mime}}, {{p|Mew}} (and its [[Shiny]] variant), {{p|Celebi}} (and its Shiny variant), {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Spiritomb}}, {{p|Victini}}, Galarian {{p|Yamask}}, Aria Form {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Hoopa}} Confined, and {{p|Zarude}}.<br /> <br /> ===Team GO Rocket===<br /> [[File:GO Rocket PokéStop.png|160px|thumb|A PokéStop invaded by Team GO Rocket]]<br /> {{main|Team GO Rocket}}<br /> Team GO Rocket is a [[villainous team]] whose goal is to take over [[PokéStop]]s for their items and resources. Team GO Rocket Grunts are occasionally stationed to invade a PokéStop, and they come to you in a hot air balloon, where they will challenge players to battle if they interact with the PokéStop. Team GO Rocket Grunts battle using Shadow Pokémon and will abandon one of their Pokémon upon being defeated. Players will have a chance to capture the abandoned Shadow Pokémon, which can then be purified using Candy and Stardust.<br /> <br /> ===Mega Evolution===<br /> {{main|Mega Evolution (GO)}}<br /> <br /> ===Medals===<br /> {{main|List of medals (GO)}}<br /> The game has challenges that award [[Medal#Pokémon GO|medals]] upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile. Some medals unlock [[Style (GO)|clothing items]], allowing players to purchase them using PokéCoins. Medals awarded for catching Pokémon of a specific type slightly increase the capture rate of Pokémon of that type.<br /> <br /> ===Daily bonuses===<br /> Daily bonuses give the player extra rewards the first time they perform certain actions each day (local time). They were added to Pokémon GO in version 0.45.0 (labelled 1.15.0 on the {{wp|App Store (iOS)|iOS App Store}}), which was released on November 7, 2016.<br /> <br /> The first Pokémon the player catches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and 600 {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}. If the player catches a Pokémon every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and 3000 Stardust.<br /> <br /> The first [[PokéStop]] or {{OBP|Gym|GO}} the player searches each day earns the player a bonus 1500 [[experience|XP]] and extra items. If the player searches PokéStops or Gyms every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 6000 XP and even more items. The 7-day streak bonus is guaranteed to give the player an [[Evolution item]] (such as a [[King's Rock]]).<br /> <br /> ===Available Pokémon===<br /> {{main|List of Pokémon by availability (GO)}}<br /> For a list of Pokémon available in Pokémon GO, see [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]].<br /> <br /> ==Events==<br /> {{main|List of events (GO)}}<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO features a variety of both local and global events throughout the year, which often feature increased {{pkmn2|wild}} spawns of thematic Pokémon, bonuses for certain in-game activities, and new releases of [[Shiny Pokémon]].<br /> <br /> ==Music==<br /> Some of the music in Pokémon GO was composed by [[Junichi Masuda]]. The music, as well as the sound effects, can be turned off in the [[options#Pokémon GO|settings]] of the app.<br /> <br /> ==Version history==<br /> {{main|Pokémon GO/Version history}}<br /> For a full history of all content released in Pokémon GO, please see [[Pokémon GO/Version history]].<br /> <br /> ==Compatibility==<br /> Pokémon GO requires an internet connection ({{wp|Wi-Fi}}, {{wp|3G}} or {{wp|4G}}) and GPS and location services. According to the official support site, the game can be played on:&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/92-supported-devices Supported Devices — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Android devices: {{wp|Android Nougat|Android 7}} (2016) and newer ({{wp|Rooting (Android OS)|rooted}} devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)<br /> ** {{wp|Android KitKat|Android 4.4}} (2013) support was available until July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1771-discontinued-support-for-android-4-kitkat Discontinued Support for Android 4 KitKat — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Lollipop|Android 5}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/2697-discontinued-support-for-android-5-ios-10-11-and-iphone-5s-6 Discontinued Support for Android 5, iOS 10/11, and iPhone 5s/6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Android Marshmallow|Android 6}} (2015) support was available until June 13, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3455-discontinued-support-for-android-6/ Discontinued Support for Android 6 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * iOS devices: {{wp|iPhone 6S}} (2015) and newer, {{wp|iOS 14}} (2020) and newer ({{wp|iOS jailbreaking|jailbroken}} devices are not supported)<br /> ** {{wp|iPad 2}} (2011), {{wp|iPad (3rd generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPhone 5}} (2012), {{wp|iPad (4th generation)}} (2012), {{wp|iPad Mini (1st generation)|iPad Mini}} (2012), and {{wp|iPhone 5C}} (2013) support was available until February 28, 2018.&lt;ref&gt;[https://web.archive.org/web/20180911194054/https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115016003208-Discontinued-support-for-certain-Apple-devices-from-2013-and-older- Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older – Pokémon GO (Archived)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iPhone 5S}} (2013) and {{wp|iPhone 6}} (2014) support was available until October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 10}} (2016) support was available from September 13, 2016 to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|Apple Watch}} (2015) support was available from December 22, 2016 to July 1, 2019.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/1812-discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued Support for Apple Watch — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 11}} (2017) support was available from September 19, 2017 to October 14, 2020.&lt;ref name=&quot;discon&quot;/&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 12}} (2018) support was available from September 17, 2018 to November 30, 2021.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3179-discontinued-support-for-ios-12 Discontinued Support for iOS 12 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** {{wp|iOS 13}} (2019) support was available from September 19, 2019 to July 12, 2022.&lt;ref&gt;[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3522-discontinued-support-for-ios-13/ Discontinued Support for iOS 13 — Pokémon GO Help Center]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> However, the game is also playable on some iOS and Android devices that are not officially supported.<br /> <br /> ==Connectivity==<br /> Pokémon GO originally had no connectivity with other Pokémon games. However, [[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that the developers planned to add connectivity with the next entry in the [[core series]] Pokémon games.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/qqbsdqjgj-k?t=29m16s Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20160715175300/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-from-the-pokemon-go-announcement/ News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] is the first game to allow the player to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to a core series title. Only the [[Generation I|first 151]] Pokémon (including [[Regional form|Alolan forms]]), {{p|Meltan}}, and its [[Evolution|evolved form]], {{p|Melmetal}}, can be transferred. Upon transferring Pokémon to a Let's Go! game or Pokémon HOME for the first time, the player will receive the [[Mystery Box]] in Pokémon GO, which is used to spawn wild Meltan.<br /> <br /> On November 10, 2020, the [[GO Transporter]] was made available to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to [[Pokémon HOME]]. Each Pokémon costs a certain amount of GO Transporter Energy to transfer to HOME, depending on its {{stat|CP}} and whether it is {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or {{pkmn2|Mythical}}. The GO Transporter passively recharges Energy, but the player can spend [[PokéCoin]]s to fully recharge the GO Transporter instantly. Pokémon transferred to HOME via the GO Transporter can be sent to {{g|Sword and Shield}} but not Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. After the first transfer, the player will receive a [[Melmetal]] that can [[Gigantamax]] in Pokémon HOME.&lt;ref&gt;[https://youtu.be/ZZopswCf2oE Introducing Gigantamax Melmetal, the Steel-type Pokémon! (YouTube)]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Any Shiny Pokémon originating from GO, when transferred to {{g|Sword and Shield}}, will have square sparkles instead of star sparkles, regardless of its [[personality value]].<br /> <br /> ==Partnerships==<br /> {{incomplete|section|Partnerships in Japan, Big Heritage partnership, Baskin Robins}}<br /> <br /> Due to the popularity of Pokémon GO, the game has partnered with several other companies to offer special promotions. These partnerships often involve sponsored locations, wherein stores affiliated with the partner company become [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with {{wp|Ayala Malls}}, {{wp|Puregold}}, {{wp|Robinsons Malls}}, and {{wp|SM Supermalls}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/205489/globe-telecom-enhances-the-pokemon-go-experience-for-ph-gamers Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers]&lt;/ref&gt; The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).&lt;ref&gt;[https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/sponsor-dropped-out-of-pokemon-go/ Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack}} stores in the United States became PokéStops and Gyms. Sprint locations also feature in-store charging stations to allow Pokémon GO players to charge their devices. Players could also find small Level 10, 20, 30, or 40 iron-on patches at Sprint store Gyms. During the fourth year, the partnership ended.<br /> <br /> The day after the Sprint partnership began, a {{wp|Starbucks}} partnership in the United States began as well. 7,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States have been made into PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, Starbucks sold a special-edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino as part of this partnership; the Pokémon GO Frappuccino starts with a Vanilla Bean {{wp|Frappuccino}} blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India became PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's &quot;Happy New Year&quot; offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017.<br /> <br /> Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers.<br /> <br /> ==Development==<br /> The game was conceived by John Hanke after the development of Niantic's Ingress. It was decided that a game based on Pokémon would be a good choice, due to its focus on collecting the titular creatures. Hanke brought the idea to the Pokémon Company and talked with Mr. Isihara. Development began. Junichi Masuda worked with Niantic on the game's development.&lt;ref&gt;''Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon''&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> An Ingress Report released on September 10, 2015, the day of the game's announcement, stated that a closed beta would occur during Northern Hemisphere winter 2015 and that the game would be released in early 2016.&lt;ref name=&quot;IngressReport&quot;&gt;[https://youtu.be/HMsM1nzWiYw?t=2m22s INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015]&lt;/ref&gt; However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/0noAj Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/01/160108_at01.html 『Pokémon GO』のベータテストについて ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Field tests were held in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States prior to the game's public release. Selected applicants were given the opportunity to test the game.<br /> * Japan: held from March 29 to June 30, 2016, announced on March 3, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://archive.is/5731W Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest/ Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-au-nz/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-us/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> A session at the {{wp|Game Developers Conference}} featuring the game [[n:Pokémon GO to be discussed at Game Developers Conference|was intended to be held]] by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2016, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/03/03/pokemon-go-gdc-presentation-canceled.aspx Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Release==<br /> Unlike previous Pokémon games for mobile devices, Pokémon GO was released on a staggered schedule, releasing initially to only to a few select countries. After its initial release on July 6, 2016, additional releases [[n:Niantic puts Pokémon GO's international rollout on hold|were put on hold]] due to server issues, but resumed on July 13, 2016, with the app's [[n:Pokémon GO now available in Germany|release in Germany]]. France was supposed to receive the app alongside other European countries, but the official release in the country was postponed due to the {{wp|2016 Nice truck attack}}.&lt;ref&gt;[http://fr.ign.com/pokemon-go-iphone/15934/news/pokemon-go-the-pokemon-company-confirme-le-report-francais Pokémon GO : The Pokémon Company confirme le report français]&lt;/ref&gt; The release in {{pmin|Brazil}} was only a couple of days prior to the beginning of the {{wp|2016 Summer Olympics}} in Rio de Janeiro.<br /> <br /> So far, Pokémon GO has been released in all countries with access to the iOS App Store, Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store, except for {{pmin|Ukraine}}, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, {{pmin|the Arab world|Saudi Arabia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Yemen}}, Myanmar, {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Tunisia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Algeria}}, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Zimbabwe.<br /> <br /> On March 10, 2022, the game was removed and deactivated in Russia and Belarus due to the {{wp|2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine}}.&lt;ref&gt;[https://twitter.com/NianticLabs/status/1502120716665118725 @NianticLabs on Twitter]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;roundy expandable&quot; 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| July 16, 2016<br /> | Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, Greenland, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Latvia, Liechtenstein, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, Malta, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 17, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Canada}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 19, 2016<br /> | Puerto Rico<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 22, 2016<br /> | Japan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 24, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|France}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | July 25, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 3, 2016<br /> | Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Bolivia}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Costa Rica}}, Dominica, {{pmin|Latin America|Dominican Republic}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|Latin America|El Salvador}}, Grenada, {{pmin|Latin America|Guatemala}}, Guyana, Haiti, {{pmin|Latin America|Honduras}}, Jamaica, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, Montserrat, {{pmin|Latin America|Nicaragua}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Paraguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, {{pmin|Latin America|Uruguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | August 5, 2016&lt;br&gt;August 6, 2016<br /> | Aruba, Brunei, Cambodia, Curaçao, Fiji, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, Laos, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, Turks and Caicos Islands, {{pmin|Vietnam}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | September 30, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|Albania}}, Bosnia and Herzegovina, {{pmin|Greater China|Macau}}, {{pmin|North Macedonia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 1, 2016<br /> | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | October 4, 2016&lt;br&gt;October 5, 2016<br /> | Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, Eswatini, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, {{pmin|the Arab World|Morocco}}, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;white-space:nowrap&quot; | November 18, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|the Arab world|Bahrain}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Jordan}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Lebanon}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | December 14, 2016<br /> | {{pmin|South Asia|Bangladesh}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Bhutan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Nepal}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Sri Lanka}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | January 24, 2017<br /> | {{pmin|South Korea}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | September 11, 2018<br /> | {{pmin|Russia}}<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#FFF&quot;<br /> | June 3, 2021<br /> | {{pmin|Turkey}}<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Gallery==<br /> &lt;gallery&gt;<br /> Pokémon GO icon.png|Icon<br /> Pokémon GO Beyond icon.png|GO Beyond Icon<br /> &lt;/gallery&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Load screen===<br /> {| class=&quot;roundy collapsible&quot; style=&quot;background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}&quot;<br /> |- style=&quot;color:#fff&quot;<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}&quot; | Image<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}&quot; | Dates<br /> ! style=&quot;background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}&quot; | Theme<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen.png|60px]]<br /> | July 6 - October 26, 2016<br /> | Original<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 2.png|60px]]<br /> | October 26 - December 12, 2016<br /> | Halloween 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 3.png|60px]]<br /> | December 12 - 30, 2016<br /> | Christmas 2016<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 4.png|60px]]<br /> | December 30, 2016 - April 7, 2017<br /> | New Year 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 5.png|60px]]<br /> | April 7 - June 21, 2017<br /> | Summer (Johto) 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 6.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 20, 2017<br /> | Raid Battle 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 7.png|60px]]<br /> | October 20 - November 2017<br /> | Halloween 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 8.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2017 - January 2018<br /> | Christmas 2017<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 9.png|60px]]<br /> | January - March 28, 2018<br /> | New Year 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 10.png|60px]]<br /> | March 28 - June 19, 2018<br /> | Research &amp; Mew Screen 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 11.png|60px]]<br /> | June 19 - December 7, 2018<br /> | Summer 2018<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 12.png|60px]]<br /> | December 7, 2018 - January 2, 2019&lt;br&gt;February 14 - 23, 2019<br /> | Trainer Battle League<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 13.png|60px]]<br /> | January 2 - February 14, 2019<br /> | New Year 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 14.png|60px]]<br /> | February 23 - June 21, 2019<br /> | GO Snapshot 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 15.png|60px]]<br /> | June 21 - October 2, 2019<br /> | Summer 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 16.png|60px]]<br /> | October 2 - December 16, 2019<br /> | [[Team GO Rocket]]<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 17.png|60px]]<br /> | December 16, 2019 - January 2020&lt;br&gt;February 3 - March 25, 2020<br /> | Christmas 2019<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 18.png|60px]]<br /> | January - February 3, 2020<br /> | New Year 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 19.png|60px]]<br /> | March 25, 2020 - July 10, 2020<br /> | Spring 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 20.png|60px]]<br /> | July 10, 2020 - October 29, 2020<br /> | GO Fest 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 21.png|60px]]<br /> | October 29, 2020 - December 1, 2020<br /> | Halloween 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 22.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021<br /> | Christmas 2020<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 23.png|60px]]<br /> | January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2021<br /> | New Year 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 24.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2021 - June 11, 2021<br /> | Spring 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 25.png|60px]]<br /> | June 11, 2021 - July 17, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 26.png|60px]]<br /> | July 17, 2021 - September 1, 2021<br /> | GO Fest 2021 Hoopa<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 27.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021<br /> | Autumn 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 28.png|60px]]<br /> | December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021&lt;br&gt;February 2, 2022 - March 1, 2022<br /> | Winter 2021<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 29.png|60px]]<br /> | December 31, 2021 - February 2, 2022<br /> | New Year 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 30.png|60px]]<br /> | March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022<br /> | Spring 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 31.png|60px]]<br /> | June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022<br /> | GO Fest 2022<br /> |- style=&quot;background:#fff&quot;<br /> | [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 32.png|60px]]<br /> | September 1, 2022 - present<br /> | Autumn 2022<br /> |-<br /> ! style=&quot;background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}&quot; colspan=&quot;3&quot; |<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Trivia==<br /> * Pokémon GO has been banned in Iran&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36989526 Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security' | BBC]&lt;/ref&gt; and {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/01/10/pokemon-go-isnt-coming-to-china-any-time-soon Pokémon Go banned by China authorities over 'safety' and 'security' | Forbes]&lt;/ref&gt; due to security concerns. However, some Iranians are still playing the game publicly regardless.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iranians-hunt-pokemon-despite-ban-071914210.html Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban | Yahoo]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * On April 1, 2014, over two years before the release of Pokémon GO, Google released a minigame inside of Google Maps to catch Pokémon in celebration of April Fools' Day. On the same day, Google also released a companion YouTube video&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]&lt;/ref&gt; advertising the position of [[Pokémon Master]] at the company.<br /> * In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], starting from v1.1.0, [[Shiny Pokémon]] transferred from Pokémon GO will always use square sparkles, regardless of [[personality value]].<br /> * This is the first Pokémon game to use the {{wp|Unity (game engine)|Unity}} engine.<br /> <br /> ==In other languages==<br /> {{langtable|color={{night color}}|bordercolor={{blue color light}}|textcolor=fff<br /> |ja={{tt|Pokémon|ポケモン}} GO<br /> |zh_yue={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |zh_cmn={{tt|Pokémon|寶可夢}} GO<br /> |fr=Pokémon GO<br /> |de=Pokémon GO<br /> |it=Pokémon GO<br /> |ko={{tt|Pokémon|포켓몬}} GO<br /> |pt_br=Pokémon GO<br /> |pt_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |ru=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_la=Pokémon GO<br /> |es_eu=Pokémon GO<br /> |th=โปเกมอนโก ''Pokémon GO''<br /> |tr=Pokémon GO<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by availability (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by base stats (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of moves (GO)]]<br /> * [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)]]<br /> * [[Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]]<br /> * {{Appendix|Pokémon GO Player's Guide}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> '''Official Websites'''<br /> * [http://www.pokemongo.com/ Offical website]<br /> ** [https://www.pokemongo.jp/ Offical website (JP)]<br /> * [https://pokemongolive.com/ Niantic Pokemon GO Live website]<br /> <br /> '''Social Media'''<br /> * [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/ Offical Facebook page]<br /> * [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp Offical Twitter account]<br /> * [https://www.instagram.com/pokemongoapp/ Offical Instagram account]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/c/pokemongo Offical YouTube channel]<br /> <br /> '''Videos'''<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sj2iQyBTQs Official teaser]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtDeeXtMZM Official trailer]<br /> * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlX77BKLyY Pokémon GO announcement press conference]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> {{Other games}}&lt;br&gt;<br /> {{Project Games notice}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Pokémon GO|*]]<br /> [[Category:Mobile games]]<br /> [[Category:Unity games]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[es:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[fr:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[it:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[ja:Pokémon GO]]<br /> [[zh:Pokémon GO]]</div>

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