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Basic info
Platform:	iOS, Android
Category:	Real-world adventure; Location-based game
Players:	1+
Connectivity:	N/A
Developer:	Niantic, Inc.
Publisher:	Niantic, Inc.
Part of:	Generation VI and VII miscellaneous
Ratings
CERO:	N/A
ESRB:	E
ACB:	PG
OFLC:	N/A
PEGI:	3
GRAC:	3
GSRR:	N/A
Release dates
Japan:	March 29, 2016 (field test); July 22, 2016 (public release)
North America:	May 25, 2016 (field test); July 6, 2016 (public release)
Australia:	April 25, 2016 (field test); July 6, 2016 (public release)
Europe:	July 13, 2016
South Korea:	January 24, 2017
Hong Kong:	July 25, 2016
Taiwan:	August 6, 2016
Websites
Japanese:	Official site (TPC); Official site (Niantic)
English:	Official site (TPCi); Official site (Niantic); Pokémon.com

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Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO (Japanese: Pokémon GO) is a multiplayer, location-based, augmented reality Pokémon game for iOS and Android. The game results from a collaboration between The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, and Niantic, Inc., and is 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 Samgsung Galaxy Store for Samsung devices running on Android on May 11, 2019^[1].

The game was announced at the 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.

The game is compatible with the Pokémon GO Plus and the Poké Ball Plus, Bluetooth devices that allow players to enjoy elements of the game without looking at their phone. Compatibility with the Apple Watch was added in an update on December 22, 2016. The support for Apple Watch will be dropped after July 1, 2019.^[2]

Blurb

Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet Earth!

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.

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!

Search far and wide for Pokémon and items

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.

Catching, hatching, evolving, and more

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.

Take on Gym battles and defend your Gym

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.

It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await!

Note: This app is free-to-play and is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.

Gameplay

Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)

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.

The game can be played as an 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.

Candy and Stardust are two forms of currency central to Pokémon GO. Each Pokémon's evolutionary family uses a specific type of Candy to Power Up or 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 transfers a Pokémon to Professor Willow, then one Candy for that Pokémon will be awarded.

Players can also challenge each other in Trainer Battles or challenge the Team leaders Candela, Spark, and Blanche in Battle Training.

Players can customize their appearance, such as clothing and accessories, which can be shown to other players. Pokémon Trainers 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 Powered Up increases with the Trainer's level.

Capturing

See also: Catch rate (GO)

In the game, wild Pokémon appear on a map of the real world (based on the crowdsourced OpenStreetMap project)^[3]^[4], 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, Water-type Pokémon are more common near water. Weather also affects which Pokémon are common.

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 Balls and Ultra Balls. 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 is thrown while the ring is very small, the capture is more likely to be successful. Capturing while the ring is as far out as it can be, or halfway in the outer circle also provides small bonuses.

Locations

There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: PokéStops and Gym. 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.)

The locations of PokéStops and Gyms are based on a selection of portals from the Niantic 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. The PokéStops allow players to obtain items and Eggs by spinning the Photo Disc. At Gyms, players can battle to weaken those belonging to opposing teams or strengthen those belonging to their own team; a player can earn PokéCoins by holding onto their own Gyms, while also obtaining items from its Photo Disc. 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.

A Gym can only be controlled by one team at a time. If a Gym is controlled by the player's team, they can add one of their own Pokémon to defend it and feed Berries to any Pokémon in the Gym. Doing so will earn the player Stardust, possible Candy, and an increase in the Pokémon's motivation. If a Gym is controlled by a rival team, the player can battle it to decrease each Pokémon's motivation; when a Pokemon'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. Raid Battles may sometimes take place at a Gym, several players can work together to battle against a wild Pokémon much stronger than normal. Winning a Raid Battle allows

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.

Battles

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 effectiveness chart as the core series since Generation VI, it uses different multipliers. There are two sets of battle mechanics in Pokémon GO: one for Gyms and Raid Battles (against the AI) and the other for Trainer Battles (against another player). The two modes have different stats for each move and uses a different formula to calculate damage. For Trainer Battles, the player can battle the Team Leaders Blanche, Spark, or Candela to practice against an AI.

Unlike in the core series, Pokémon normally only have two 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 energy 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 Fast TM or Charged TM to randomly learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, respectively, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. Evolving a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves.

Trainer level

Main article: Trainer level

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 Gyms. As the player's level increases, their Pokémon are able to achieve a higher Combat Power as the player powers them up.

Teams

The Team Leaders Candela, Blanche and Spark.

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.

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 stats much like a stats judge in the core series. They describe how good the Pokémon would be in a battle, which of its three stats is its highest, and how good its stats are overall. They will also note if the Pokémon's height or weight is particularly far from the average listed in the Pokédex.

Players may change their team by purchasing a Team Medallion in the Shop. After purchasing it, the player must wait a full year before they may buy another one.

Team	Color	Mascot	Leader	Description
Instinct	Yellow	Zapdos	Spark	Hey! The name's Spark — 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!
Mystic	Blue	Articuno	Blanche	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!
Valor	Red	Moltres	Candela	I'm Candela — 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?

Items

Main article: List of items in Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO has a variety of items that are stored in the player's Bag. These items have many purposes, including capturing, evolving and restoring Pokémon. Items are primarily obtained through spinning Photo Disks at PokéStops and Gyms. 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 Raid Battles or by completing Field Research and Special Research tasks.

A Bag may hold up to 350 items, but players can purchase more space for 200, allowing for 50 more items. 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 Trainer Battle, 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.

Shop

Main article: PokéCoin

A PokéCoin

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 Gym Defender bonus or by purchasing them with real money.

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 "Box" deals (e.g., a Special Box) that include more than one kind of item.

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 50. Once a Pokémon returns with 50 coins. Sometimes Pokémon will be unable to give coins when returning to the player, even if they stayed for eight hours and twenty minutes.

Eggs

A 2 km egg in Pokémon GO

Main article: Pokémon Egg → Pokémon GO

The player can obtain Eggs at PokéStops and Gyms. An Egg will hatch after traveling a certain distance while the Egg is in an Egg Incubator. Four Egg distances are possible: 2 km, 5 km, 7 km, and 10 km. Each species has a set Egg distance and can only hatch from Eggs with this distance.

Buddy

A Buddy Pokémon

Main article: Buddy Pokémon

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 or 5 km walked. The player can only have a single Buddy Pokémon at once.

Some Pokémon require being walked a certain distance before it can evolve. Notably, Feebas must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20's km before it can be evolved into Milotic.

Research tasks

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 flee and generally have higher IVs than normal.

Trainers can unlock Field Research tasks by spinning PokéStops 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 Reserach 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.

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 Mew, Celebi, and Spiritomb.

Medals

Main article: List of Medals in Pokémon GO

The game has challenges that award medals upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile. Some medals unlock 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.

Daily bonuses

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 iOS App Store), which was released on November 7, 2016.

The first Pokémon the player catches each day earns the player a bonus 500 XP and 600 Stardust. If the player catches a Pokémon every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 2500 XP and 3000 Stardust.

The first PokéStop or Gym the player searches each day earns the player a bonus 500 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 2500 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).

Available Pokémon

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Currently, only Pokémon introduced in Generations I, II, III, and IV, along with Meltan and Melmetal are available in the game. From the first four generations, the following and their alternate forms are currently unobtainable:

When the game was initially released, most Generation I Pokémon were available. The game has gradually updated to include previously unavailable Pokémon, primarily those from later generations. Shiny Pokémon were also not initially available, but on March 27, 2017, Shiny Magikarp and Gyarados were made available, with more being gradually released after August.

November 23, 2016: Ditto became available, appearing disguised as Pidgey, Rattata, Zubat, or Magikarp.
December 12, 2016: Generation II baby Pokémon became available, exclusively from Eggs (specifically: Pichu, Cleffa, Igglybuff, Togepi, Smoochum, Elekid, and Magby). Togetic also became available by consequence by evolving Togepi.
February 16, 2017: Most remaining Generation II Pokémon became available, excepting only Delibird and Smeargle. This included allowing Generation I Pokémon that have Generation II cross-generational evolutions to evolve into those Pokémon and Togetic now appearing in the wild. Ditto also became able to appear disguised as Hoothoot, Sentret, or Yanma.
July 22, 2017: Legendary Pokémon began to become available through Raid Battles. Lugia was introduced immediately. Articuno was available from July 22 to July 31, Moltres from July 31 to August 7, and Zapdos from August 7 to August 14. From August 14 to August 31, Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres were made simultaneously available.
August 12, 2017: Ditto became able to appear disguised as Pikachu.
August 14, 2017: The first Mewtwo Raid Battle occured at the Pokémon GO Stadium event. Mewtwo was subsequently available in field tests of "Exclusive" or EX Raid Battles, and on November 21, 2017, the field test concluded and the mature EX Raid Battle system was announced. Mewtwo was made available through normal raids on September 20, 2018.
August 31, 2017: Raikou, Entei, and 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.
October 20, 2017: The Generation III Ghost-type Pokémon Sableye, Shuppet, Banette, Duskull, and Dusclops became available.
November 28, 2017: Ho-Oh became available through Raid Battles after the successful Global Catch Challenge, lasting until December 14.
December 8, 2017: 50 Generation III Pokémon became available. These included the baby Pokémon Azurill and Wynaut as well as the following families: Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Poochyena, Zigzagoon, Wurmple, Seedot, Ralts, Shroomish, Slakoth, Makuhita, Skitty, Mawile, Meditite, Electrike, Plusle, Minun, Roselia, Gulpin, Spoink, Zangoose, Seviper, and Absol. Mawile and Absol were only available through Raid Battles.^[5]
December 15, 2017: Groudon became available through Raid Battles, lasting until January 15, 2018. Kyogre and Rayquaza followed, available from January 12 to February 14 and February 9 to March 16, respectively.
December 22, 2017: 20 additional Generation III Pokémon and Delibird became available. The following families were introduced: Lotad, Carvanha, Wailmer, Barboach, Corphish, Feebas, Snorunt, Spheal, Relicanth, and Luvdisc.^[6]
January 23, 2018: 23 additional Generation III Pokémon became available. The following families were introduced: Whismur, Nosepass, Aron, Numel, Torkoal, Trapinch, Cacnea, Lunatone, Solrock, Baltoy, Lileep, and Anorith.
February 9, 2018: 19 additional Generation III Pokémon are released. The following families were introduced: Taillow, Wingull, Surskit, Volbeat, Illumise, Swablu, Castform, Tropius, Chimecho, Bagon, and Beldum.
March 30, 2018: Mew became available through the Special Research mode that was activated alongside Field Research on the same day.
April 2, 2018: Latias and Latios became available through Raid Battles. Latias was available in 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.
May 30, 2018: Alolan Exeggutor became available.
June 21, 2018: Alolan versions of the Rattata, Meowth, Grimer, Vulpix, and Sandshrew lines became available through special 7km Eggs obtained via Gifts. Alolan Rattata and Raticate became catchable in the wild on June 23.^[7]
July 14, 2018: Alolan Geodude and Diglett were made temporarily available to catch in the wild. Starting on July 19, they became exclusive to 7km Eggs.
July 19, 2018: Alolan Raichu and Marowak became available through Raid Battles.
August 1, 2018: Spinda became available through Field Research.
August 20, 2018: Celebi became available through Special Research.^[8]
September 21, 2018: Deoxys became available through EX Raid Battles, replacing Mewtwo.
October 16, 2018: 26 Generation IV Pokémon became available. The following families were introduced: Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup, Starly, Bidoof, Kricketot, Shinx, Pachirisu, Buneary, Chatot, Riolu, and Carnivine.^[9]
October 23, 2018: 6 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. The following families were introduced: Drifloon, Stunky, Spiritomb, and Giratina. Spiritomb can be obtained in a Special Research, while Giratina is available in raids from October 23 until November 20.
November 1, 2018: Nincada, Ninjask, and Shedinja became available. Nincada is exclusive through Field Research, and Shedinja through Research Breakthrough.
November 6, 2018: Buizel, Floatzel, and Budew became available.
November 14, 2018: 11 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available: Roserade, Mismagius, Honchkrow, Weavile, Rhyperior, Electivire, Magmortar, Togekiss, Gliscor, Porygon-Z, and Dusknoir. All are the evolved forms of earlier generation Pokémon, and require a Sinnoh Stone to be obtained. Meltan is also made available via the Mystery Box, and can evolve into Melmetal with 400 Candy.
November 20, 2018: Cresselia became available in raids until December 18.
December 18, 2018: 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. The Bronzor, Skorupi, Croagunk, Finneon and Snover lines were released to the wild, Chingling, Munchlax, and Mantyke became available in 7km eggs, and Heatran became available in raids until January 15, 2019.
January 30, 2019: Palkia became available in raids until February 28.
February 1, 2019: 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. The Cranidos, Shieldon, Combee and Glameow lines became available. Ambipom, Lickilicky, Tangrowth, Yanmega, Gallade and Froslass are the evolved forms of earlier generation Pokémon, and require a Sinnoh Stone to be obtained.
February 13, 2019: Happiny became available through 7km eggs.
February 16, 2019: Mamoswine became available as part of the Swinub Community Day by evolving Piloswine with a Sinnoh Stone.
February 23, 2019: The Clamperl line became available through Limited Research.
February 25, 2019: Smeargle became available through using the AR Camera.
March 1, 2019: Dialga became available in raids until March 28.
April 30, 2019: Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf became available in the wild, and later in raids. Shellos and Gastrodon were also accidently made available in the wild for about 30 minutes.
May 17, 2019: 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available, with the Burmy, Cherubi, Gible and Hippopotas lines. Magnezone, Leafeon, Glaceon and 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.

Region-exclusive Pokémon

Certain sets of Pokémon appear to be exclusive to certain regions in the world. During special events, some of these Pokémon have been made available in other regions. The territories described below are generally limited to broad descriptions, sacrificing precise accuracy. Many community-sourced maps can be found that will show these boundaries in much greater detail, such as this one on Reddit.

Pokémon		Region
Farfetch'd		East Asia
Kangaskhan		Australia
Mr. Mime		Europe
Tauros		United States and southern Canada
Heracross		Central and South America
Corsola		Tropics (within ~50 kilometers of coasts between 31° N and 26° S, except in the Atlantic Ocean where the southern reach is 5° S)
Volbeat		Europe, Asia, and Australia
Illumise		Americas, Africa, and Middle East (east of Persian Gulf)
Torkoal		Southwestern Asia
Lunatone		Europe, Asia, and Australasia (Switched with Solrock on Jun. 21, 2018)
Solrock		Americas, Africa, and Middle East (east of Persian Gulf) (Switched with Lunatone on Jun. 21, 2018)
Zangoose		Europe, Asia, and Australasia (Switched with Seviper on Jan. 5, 2018)
Seviper		Americas, Africa, and Middle East (east of Persian Gulf) (Switched with Zangoose on Jan. 5, 2018)
Tropius		Africa and Middle East (east of Persian Gulf)
Relicanth		Certain islands east of Australia (including New Zealand, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and others to the east)
Pachirisu		Alaska, Canada, and Russia
Shellos (West Sea)		Western Hemisphere
Shellos (East Sea)		Eastern Hemisphere
Gastrodon (West Sea)		Western Hemisphere
Gastrodon (East Sea)		Eastern Hemisphere
Chatot		Southern Hemisphere
Carnivine		Southeastern United States and the Bahamas
Uxie		Asia-Pacific
Mesprit		Europe
Azelf		Americas

Legendary and Mythical Pokémon

Most Legendary Pokémon have only been released for strictly limited periods in Raid Battles. Several have had repeat appearances in later raids or as Research Breakthrough encounters. Deoxys (and Mewtwo prior to September 2018) only appears in special EX Raids. EX 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 will take place.

Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf have been available in the wild, in their respective regions, as a very rare spawn since April 30, 2019.

The Mythical Pokémon Mew and Celebi have been made available as rewards for completing their respective Special Research tasks. Meltan, which can be evolved into Melmetal, can be spawned using the Mystery Box.

The following lists all Legendary and Mythical Pokémon that have been made available in Raid Battles.

Pokémon	Raid dates	Research dates
Articuno	Jul. 22 - Jul. 31, 2017 Jul. 7, 2018 Sep. 13 - Sep. 20, 2018	June 2018 Dec. 2018 - Feb. 2019
Zapdos	Aug. 7 - Sep. 1, 2017 Jul. 21, 2018 Sep. 13 - Sep. 20, 2018	May 2018 Dec. 2018 - Feb. 2019
Moltres	Jul. 31, 2017 - Aug. 7, 2017 Sep. 8, 2018 Sep. 13 - Sep. 20, 2018	April 2018 Dec. 2018 - Feb. 2019
Mewtwo	Sep. 20 - Oct. 23, 2018
Raikou	Sep. 1, 2017 - Nov. 30, 2018*	Aug. 2018 Dec. 2018 - Apr. 2019
Entei	Sep. 1, 2017 - Nov. 30, 2018*	Sep. 2018 Dec. 2018 - Apr. 2019
Suicune	Sep. 1, 2017 - Nov. 30, 2018*	Oct. 2018 Dec. 2018 - Apr. 2019
Lugia	Jul. 22 - Jul. 24, 2017 Mar. 16 - Apr. 2, 2018 Jul. 14 - Jul. 15, 2018 Dec. 14 - Dec. 17, 2018	Jan. - Jun. 2019
Ho-Oh	Nov. 27 - Dec. 14, 2017 May 19 - Jun. 7, 2018 Aug. 24 - Aug. 27, 2018 Dec. 14 - Dec. 17, 2018	Jan. - Jun. 2019
Regirock	Sep. 13, 2018 - Sep. 30, 2018	Mar. - Apr. 2019
Regice	Jul. 19 - Aug. 16, 2018	Mar. - Apr. 2019
Registeel	Jun. 21 - Jul. 19, 2018	Mar. - Apr. 2019
Latias	Apr. 2 - Jun. 7, 2018 Feb. 22 - Mar. 1, 2019	May - Jun. 2019
Latios	Apr. 2 - Jun. 7, 2018 Apr. 15 - Apr. 22, 2019	May - Jun. 2019
Kyogre	Feb. 23 - Mar. 5, 2018 Jan. 15 - Jan. 29, 2019 Jun. 18 - Jun. 27, 2019
Groudon	Dec. 15, 2017 - Jan. 15, 2018 Feb. 23 - Mar. 5, 2018 Jan. 15 - Jan. 29, 2019 Apr. 29 - May 2, 2019 Jun. 27 - Jul. 10, 2019
Rayquaza	Jan. 12 - Mar. 16, 2018 Mar. 15 - Mar. 18, 2019
Uxie	May 2 - May 27, 2019*
Mesprit	May 2 - May 27, 2019*
Azelf	May 2 - May 27, 2019*
Dialga	Mar. 1 - Mar. 28, 2019
Palkia	Jan. 29 - Feb. 28, 2019
Heatran	Dec. 18, 2018 - Jan. 15, 2019
Giratina (Altered Forme)	Oct. 23 - Nov. 20, 2018 Mar. 28 - Apr. 2, 2019
Giratina (Origin Forme)	Apr. 2 - Apr. 29, 2019
Cresselia	Nov. 20 - Dec. 18, 2018 May 27 - Jun. 18, 2019
EX Raids
Mewtwo	Aug. 14, 2017 - Sep. 20, 2018
Deoxys (Normal Forme)	Oct. 1, 2018 - Jan. 4, 2019
Deoxys (Attack Forme)	Dec. 18, 2018 - Mar. 24, 2019
Deoxys (Defense Forme)	Mar. 25, 2019 - Present

Special availability

Certain species will never be obtainable through any method involving capture. Baby Pokémon can only be obtained by hatching Eggs, and Pokémon that are evolved into using an item can only be obtained via evolution. Alolan Sandshrew, Vulpix, Meowth, and Grimer can only be obtained from hatching 7 km Eggs.

Some species, while obtainable by capturing, neither appear normally in the wild nor evolve from Pokémon that do. Instead, these Pokémon can only be encountered through other methods.

Pokémon		Encounter method
Alolan Raichu		Level 3 raid
Alolan Marowak		Level 4 raid
Smeargle		Spawned via GO Snapshot
Nincada		10 km Eggs Field Research (formerly)
Ninjask		Evolve Nincada Level 4 raid (formerly)
Shedinja		Research Breakthrough (formerly)
Mawile		Level 2 raid 10 km Egg
Spinda		Field Research
Absol		Level 4 raid 10 km Egg
Cherubi		Spawned via Mossy Lure Module 5 km Egg
Spiritomb		Special Research (formerly)
Lucario		Evolve Riolu (hatched from 7 km or 10 km Egg)

Event-induced availability

The player may choose from the three Kanto starter Pokémon at the beginning of the game: Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle. If the player walks away from the starter Pokémon four times, Pikachu will also appear as a possible starter Pokémon. These Pokémon may also be found in the wild later on.

While Eevee's evolution is normally random, it can be nicknamed to force it to evolve into a specific Pokémon: "Sparky" for Jolteon, "Rainer" for Vaporeon, "Pyro" for Flareon^[10] (the names of the Eevee brothers in the Pokémon anime), "Sakura" for Espeon, "Tamao" for Umbreon (two of the Kimono Girls in the anime), "Linnea" for Leafeon, and "Rea" for Glaceon (two of the Eevee users). Each nickname can only influence evolution once per player.

During certain conventions or other events, specific letters of Unown may be made available at a greatly increased rate in the vicinity of the event. The letters made available relate to the event, such as C, H, I, A, G, and O for Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago.

During some special events, featured Pokémon may be caught wearing a commemorative costume. For example Pikachu and Pichu may be caught or hatched wearing a special hat, and Raichu will retain the hat upon evolution. During the Squirtle Community Day on July 8, 2018, Sunglasses Squirtle based on the Squirtle Squad from the anime was made available through Field Research; Wartortle and Blastoise will both retain the glasses on evolution. During the 2019 Valentines Day event, a Spinda based on the heart-spotted one from Going for a Spinda can be obtained from Field Research. For Pokémon Day 2019, an Eevee with a hat was added alongside Pikachu; its evolutions retain the hat on evolution.

See also: List of Pokémon with form differences → Pokémon GO

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 Tauros and Absol, respectively.

Events

Community Day

Main article: Community Day

Community Days are monthly, three-hour events that feature a specific Pokémon. During this time, the featured Pokémon will have drastically increased spawn rates, and players will receive bonuses for certain in-game actions.

Global events

Global events are in-game thematic events that run for a limited time. These events are activated directly by Niantic and do not require any kind of registration.

Name	Date	Mechanics
Name	Date	Limited time	New addition
Halloween 2016	October 26 - November 1, 2016	Double Candy for catching, hatching, or transferring Pokemon. Buddy Pokémon earns Candy four times as fast. Increased spawn rates for "spooky" Pokemon (Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Zubat, Golbat, Drowzee, Hypno).
Celebration	November 23 - 30, 2016	Double XP and Stardust when completing in-game actions.
Holiday 2016	December 25, 2016 - January 8, 2017	One free single-use Incubator each day from PokéStops. (December 25, 2016- January 3, 2017) Increased hatching rates for Generation II Pokémon. (December 25, 2016- January 3, 2017) Increased spawn rates for Generation I starters. (December 30, 2016-January 8, 2017) Lures modules last for 60 minutes. (December 30, 2016-January 8, 2017) Pikachu and Raichu wearing festive hats. Special boxes in the in-game shop.
Valentine's Day 2017	February 8 - 15, 2017	Double candy when catching, hatching, or transfer Pokemon. Buddy Pokémon earns Candy twice as fast. Increased spawn rates of pink Pokemon. Increased hatching rates for Cleffa, Igglybuff, and Smoochum. Lures modules last for 6 hours.
Water Festival 2017	March 22 - 29, 2017	Increased spawn rates for Water-type Pokémon.	"Magikarp Hat" clothing item for your avatar. Shiny Magikarp
Eggstravaganza 2017	April 13 - 20, 2017	Greater variety of Pokémon hatching from 2 km Eggs. More Candy when hatching. Double XP when completing in-game actions. Lucky Eggs 50% off in the in-game shop.
Grass Weekend 2017	May 5 - 8, 2017	Increased spawn rates of Grass-type Pokémon. Lure modules last for 6 hours.
Adventure Week 2017	May 18 - 25, 2017	Buddy Pokémon earns Candy four times as fast. Increased spawn rates of Rock-type Pokémon. Increased dropping rates of items from PokeStops. All Balls 50% off in the in-game shop.	"Explorer's Hat" clothing item for your avatar.
Solstice 2017	June 13 - 21, 2017	Increased spawn rates of Fire- and Ice-type Pokémon. Huge XP bonuses for throwing Poké Balls accurately. Discounted Lucky Eggs in the in-game shop.
First Anniversary	July 6 - 24, 2017	Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing Ash's hats. Special Anniversary Box in the in-game shop (Incubators, Max Revives, Ultra Balls, and Raid Passes)
Equinox 2017	September 22 - October 2, 2017	Double Stardust when catching Pokémon and hatching Eggs. 20 bonus Stardust for Berry feeding. Registering a new Pokémon to your Pokédex will earn you triple the normal XP. Increased hatching rates for Pokémon not normally found in 2 km Eggs (Chansey, Mareep, Larvitar, and more.) Special boxes in the in-game shop (Lucky Eggs, Lure Modules, all-new Super Incubators)
Halloween 2017	October 20 - November 2, 2017	Double candy when catching, hatching, or transfer Pokemon. Buddy Pokemon earns Candy twice as fast. Increased spawn rates for "spooky" Pokemon: Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Zubat, Golbat, Drowzee, Hypno. Special boxes in the in-game shop (Lucky Eggs, Lure Modules, all-new Super Incubators) Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing a witch hat.	Ghost-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region: Sableye, Shuppet, Banette, Duskull, Dusclops. Including Shiny forms "Mimikyu’s Disguise Hat" clothing item for your avatar.
Holiday 2017	December 21, 2017 - January 4, 2018	One free single-use Incubator each day from PokéStops. (December 22-25, 2017) Increased spawn rates for Ice-type Pokemon. Special boxes in the in-game shop (Super Incubators, Lure Modules, and the all-new Star Pieces) Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing festive hats.	More Water and Ice-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region. Including Shiny Snorunt Delibird (only for the duration of the event)
Valentine’s Day 2018	February 13-16, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Chansey and Luvdisc, which grant triple Stardust when caught.	Shiny Luvdisc
Lunar New Year 2018	February 15- 17, 2018	Increased spawn rates for the dog-like Pokémon: Growlithe, Eevee, Snubbull, Poochyena and Electrike, which grant triple Stardust when caught.	Shiny Poochyena
Eggstravaganza 2018	March 22 - April 2, 2018	Greater variety of Pokémon hatching from 2 km Eggs. More Candy when hatching. Double Stardust when completing in-game actions. Special boxes in the in-game shop (Super Incubators and Star Pieces)	Shiny Togepi, Magby, and Wynaut
April Fools' Day 2018	March 31-April 7, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Murkrow. Pokémon icons replaced with 8-bit graphics.	Shiny Murkrow
Kanto Celebration	April 10 - 17, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Pokémon originally discovered in Kanto region. Double Candy when completing in-game actions. Special boxes containing Raid Passes in the in-game shop. Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles featuring Kanto Pokémon ★: Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander, and Magikarp ★★: Sandslash, Muk, Exeggutor, Lickitung, and Weezing ★★★: Alakazam, Machamp, Gengar, Onix, Scyther, Omastar, Kabutops, and Aerodactyl ★★★★: Golem, Rhydon, Lapras, and Snorlax
Earth Day 2018	April 23 - 30, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Water, Grass and Ground-type Pokémon, which grant 3× Stardust when caught.	Shiny Wailmer
Showdown 2018	May 1 - 14, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Fighting-type Pokémon. Double items from Badge bonus when spinning Photo Discs at Gyms. Double XP for Gym and Raid Battles. Raid Battles award guaranteed 3,000 Stardust for participating, and at least 1 Rare Candy for winning. Level 2 to 4 Raid Battles featuring Fighting-type Pokémon ★★: Primeape, Exeggutor, Combusken, Sableye, and Mawile ★★★: Machamp, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Breloom ★★★★: Poliwrath, Tyranitar, Aggron, Absol	Shiny Makuhita and Meditite
Adventure Week 2018	May 24 - June 5, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Rock-type Pokémon. Event-exclusive Field Research Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles featuring Rock-type Pokémon ★: Magikarp, Omanyte, Kabuto, Lileep, and Anorith ★★: Sudowoodo, Magcargo, Nosepass, and Mawile ★★★: Machamp, Aerodactyl, Shuckle, and Solrock/Lunatone ★★★★: Golem, Rhydon, Tyranitar, Aggron, Absol Buddy Pokémon earns Candy four times as fast. Bonus XP for spinning PokéStops and Gyms (up to 10 times the usual amount if spun for the first time)	Shiny Omanyte, Kabuto, and Aerodactyl
Water Festival 2018	June 7 - 21, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Water-type Pokémon, which grant triple Stardust when caught. Event-exclusive Field Research and 2 km Eggs featuring Water-type Pokémon. Double Candy and Stardust when hatching Eggs. Raid Battles featuring Water-type Pokémon and Kyogre ★: Shellder, Magikarp, Omanyte, Kabuto, and Wailmer ★★: Tentacruel, Croconaw, Marshtomp, and Mawile ★★★: Machamp, Starmie, Vaporeon, and Sharpedo ★★★★: Tyranitar, Aggron, Absol, and Walrein ★★★★★: Kyogre	Shiny Shellder and Kyogre
Second Anniversary	July 6 - 31, 2018	"Summer-style" Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing straw hats and sunglasses.	"Pikachu Fan" clothing items, which can be bought after unlocking Pikachu Fan medals.
Trading event	August 2 - 19, 2018	All trades cost 25% less Stardust to complete. Bonus Candy when trading. Triple XP when gaining a new Pokédex entry.
Johto Festival	August 20 - 28, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Pokémon originally discovered in Johto region. Special Field Research and Raid Battles featuring Pokémon originally discovered in Johto region. Special boxes in the in-game shop.	Celebi shirt and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Trainer clothing items for your avatar. Shiny Natu, Sunkern, and Pineco
Ultra Bonus event	September 13 - October 8, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Pokémon originally discovered in Kanto region. Mewtwo available in Raid Battles until October 8. Mr. Mime, Tauros, Kangaskhan, and Farfetch'd in 7km eggs until October 1, later extended to October 8. Special boxes in the in-game shop.
Psychic Spectacular 2018	October 5 - 14, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Psychic-type Pokémon. Special Field Research featuring Psychic-type Pokémon. Special boxes in the in-game shop.	Shiny Drowzee
Halloween 2018	October 23 - November 1, 2018	Increased spawn rates for Ghost-type Pokémon. Double candy when catching Pokémon Special boxes in the in-game shop. Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing a witch hat.	Ghost-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region: Drifloon, Drifblim, Stunky, and Skuntank. Including Shiny Drifloon Giratina Altered Forme available in Raid Battles. Spiritomb available in a limited-time Special Research. "Ghost-themed" clothing items for your avatar.
Holiday 2018	December 18, 2018 - January 2, 2019	Increased spawn rates for Ice-type Pokémon. One free single-use Incubator each day from PokéStops. Limited bonuses on certain days Double Candy from capturing and transferring Pokémon. (December 18 - 22) Double Stardust from capturing Pokémon (December 22 - 26) Double Experience (December 26 - 30) Hatching distance cut in half (December 20 - January 2) Special boxes in the in-game shop. Delibird returning for the duration of event. Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing festive hats.	"Delibird" themed clothing items for your avatar. Shiny Delibird and Azurill
Hoenn celebration	January 15 - 29, 2019	Increased spawn rates for Pokémon originally discovered in Hoenn region. Nincada, Mawile, and Absol available in 7 km Eggs until January 29. Event-exlusive Field Research featuring Hoenn Pokémon. Special boxes in the in-game shop. Caught/Evolved Breloom will know Grass Knot. Raid Battles exclusively featuring Hoenn Pokémon, including Kyogre and Groudon ★: Wingull, Plusle, Minun, Shuppet, and Duskull ★★: Grovyle, Combusken, Marshtomp, Kirlia, Mawile, and Sableye ★★★: Lunatone/Solrock*, Crawdaunt, and Claydol ★★★★: Shiftry, Aggron, Absol, and Metagross ★★★★★: Kyogre and Groudon	"Team Magma and Team Aqua" themed clothing items for your avatar. Shiny Zigzagoon, Taillow, and Groudon
Lunar New Year 2019	February 4 - 13, 2019	Increased spawn rates for Pokémon resembling the zodiac: Rattata, Miltank, Electabuzz, Buneary, Dratini, Ekans, Ponyta, Mareep, Mankey, Torchic, Poochyena, and Spoink Increased chance of obtaining a Lucky Pokémon in a trade. Doubled XP from catching and evolving Pokémon. Special boxes in the in-game shop.	Shiny Spoink and Meltan
Valentine's Day 2019	February 13 - 21, 2019	Increased spawn rates of pink-colored Pokémon, such as Clefairy, Luvdisc, and Hoppip Certain pink Pokémon will hatch more frequently from 7 km Eggs Lure Module will last six hours 2× catch Candy Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles featuring pink Pokémon ★: Ponyta, Krabby, Snubbull, Luvdisc, and Shinx ★★: Slowbro, Electrode, Lickitung, Magmar, and Kirlia ★★★: Ninetales, Chansey, Porygon, Flaaffy, and Miltank ★★★★: Typhlosion, Togetic, Tyranitar, and Absol	Shiny Cleffa and Smoochum
Pokémon Day 2019	February 26 - 28, 2019	Pokémon from the Kanto region will appear more frequently in the wild. Pikachu and Eevee wearing flower crowns will make a special appearance as Field Research encounters and in the wild. Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles featuring Kanto Pokémon: ★: Sandshrew, Geodude, Growlithe, Grimer, and Shinx ★★: Alolan Exeggutor, Lickitung, Electabuzz, Magmar, and Mawile ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Machamp, Gengar, Chansey, and Aerodactyl ★★★★: Alolan Marowak, Lapras, Snorlax, Dragonite, and Absol	Shiny Pidgey and Rattata
Battle Showdown 2019	March 5 - 12, 2019	Fighting-type Pokémon like Mankey, Machop, Makuhita, and Meditite will appear more frequently in the wild. 2× Catch, Battle, and Raid Stardust 2× XP for Gym Badges Earn up to five rewards per day from Trainer Battles, including Rare Candy. Earn up to three rewards per day from challenging team leaders, including Rare Candy. Event-exclusive Field Research	Shiny Mankey and Machop
Equinox 2019	March 19 - 26, 2019	Grass-type Pokémon—like Oddish, Exeggcute, Sunkern, and Shroomish—will appear more frequently in the wild. Event-exclusive Grass-type Pokémon Field Research Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles featuring Grass-type Pokémon ★: Chikorita, Sunkern, Lotad, Cacnea, and Shinx ★★: Exeggutor, Alolan Exeggutor, Grovyle, Mawile, and Roselia ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Machamp, Tangela, and Breloom ★★★★: Victreebel, Alolan Marowak, Tyranitar, Shiftry, and Absol	Lunatone and Solrock switch hemispheres Shiny Lunatone and Solrock
Bug Out 2019	April 2 - 9, 2019	Bug-type Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. 2× Incense duration More Pokémon will appear when using Incense Event-exclusive Bug-type Pokémon Field Research Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles featuring Bug-type Pokémon ★: Caterpie, Kricketot, Shinx, and Skorupi ★★: Exeggutor, Pineco, Masquerain, Pineco, and Combee ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Machamp, Scyther, Pinsir, and Shuckle ★★★★: Alolan Marowak, Tyranitar, Ninjask, and Absol	Shiny Scyther
Eggstravaganza 2019	April 16 - 23, 2019	Pokémon from the Exeggcute, Chansey, Mareep, and Marill families will appear more frequently in the wild All baby Pokémon obtainable in 2 km Eggs 2× Hatch Candy 2× Incubator effectiveness 2× Lucky Egg duration Event-exclusive Egg-focused Field Research	Shiny Igglybuff and Buneary
Earth Day 2019	April 29 - May 2, 2019	Ground-type Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild 2× Catch Stardust and 2× Catch Candy for Pokémon appearing as part of this event Raid Battles featuring Ground-type Pokémon, including Groudon ★: Sandshrew, Geodude, Cubone, Swinub, and Shinx ★★: Exeggutor, Alolan Exeggutor, Misdreavus, Gligar, and Mawile ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Machamp, Onix, Donphan, and Claydol ★★★★: Alolan Marowak, Rhydon, Tyranitar, and Absol ★★★★★: Groudon	Shiny Diglett
Pokémon Detective Pikachu	May 7 - 17, 2019	2× XP for catching Pokémon Pikachu wearing detective hat spawns using AR Camera Increased spawns of Pokémon featured in Detective Pikachu Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander, Charizard, Jigglypuff, Psyduck, Growlithe, Cubone, Lickitung, Mr. Mime (Europe only), Flareon, Snorlax, Aipom, Snubbull, Loudred, and Ludicolo Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles featuring Pokémon from Detective Pikachu ★: Psyduck, Cubone, Snubbull, Lotad, and Shinx ★★: Alolan Exeggutor, Lickitung, Aipom, Octillery, and Mawile ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Arcanine, Machamp, Gengar, and Flareon ★★★★: Charizard, Alolan Marowak, Snorlax, and Tyranitar	Shiny Aipom
Extraordinary Raid Week	May 21 - 28, 2019	2× Stardust and XP from raids Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles rotated for the event ★: Machop, Slakoth, Shinx, Bronzor ★★: Misdreavus, Kirlia, Mawile, Feebas, Clamperl, Bibarel ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Chansey, Scyther, Aerodactyl, Floatzel ★★★★: Alolan Marowak, Dragonite, Tyranitar, Absol, Metagross Raid Hour: May 22, 2019, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (local time) - increased number of raids for all levels Special Raid Challenge featuring Lapras: May 25, 2019 (or May 26, 2019 in Asia-Pacific), 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Players may receive free Raid Passes from Gyms up to five times during event hours	Shiny Bronzor
Summer Snooze 2019	May 28 - June 3, 2019	Drastically increased spawn rate of Snorlax, which will be asleep in the wild, to commemorate the announcement of Pokémon Sleep. All will know Yawn as an event-exclusive move* Sleeping Snorlax have a 100% catch rate*
Adventure Week 2019	June 4 - 11, 2019	Increased spawn rates of Rock-type Pokémon Certain Pokémon obtainable from 2 km Eggs (TBD) Raid Battles featuring Rock-type Pokémon (TBD) 4× Buddy Candy 10× XP for spinning newly visited PokéStops 50 km Adventure Sync reward: 50,000 and 15 Rare Candies	Shiny Onix, Anorith, and Lileep

Local events

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Reason: Missing events

Local events are events based on real life locations that require physical presence to attend. They also award special medals and often include event-exclusive Field or Special Research. Some global events may also occur to tie-in with these local events.

Name	Date	Country	Description	Global tie-in
Pokémon GO Fest Chicago	July 22, 2017	USA	Be a part of the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest. Complete challenges around the world to unlock major in-game rewards for everyone.^[11]	Launch of legendary raids
Pokémon GO at Big Heritage Festival	July 22-23, 2017	UK	Pokémon GO players will be able to take part in a number of fun trail activities, with in-game and real-world surprises.
Pokémon GO at Pikachu Outbreak	August 9-15, 2017	Japan	Pokémon GO PARK is available at Pikachu Outbreak hosted by The Pokémon Company.	Global release of Shiny Pikachu
Akron - New Roo Weekend	August 26-27, 2017	USA	Come connect with the downtown Akron neighborhoods and partake in a Pokémon GO Scavenger Hunt that will take you to locations around the city with great history and culture. Charge up and connect with Akron!
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Unibail-Rodamco	September 16, 2017	France, Spain, Germany	Celebrate the summer together with thousands of Trainers and catch Pokémon that haven't been seen before in Europe at one of the upcoming Unibail-Rodamco events.
Viva Calle San Jose	September 17, 2017	San Jose, USA	Explore San Jose through the lens of Pokémon GO - see new neighborhoods, connect with community members, and visit significant and interesting PokéStops.
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Unibail-Rodamco	October 7 and October 14, 2017	Czech Republic, Demark, Sweden, Netherlands	Celebrate the summer together with thousands of Trainers and catch Pokémon that haven't been seen before in Europe at one of the upcoming Unibail-Rodamco events.
Philly Free Streets	October 28, 2017	USA	Explore Philadelphia with Pokémon GO by joining this City of Philadelphia initiative and taking a car-free adventure through Philadelphia, visiting historic locations, and meeting other players.
Pokémon Festa	November 4-12, 2017	South Korea	For the duration of this event, Trainers all throughout South Korea will find more Pokémon appearing across the country in Pokémon GO!
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Tottori Sand Dunes	November 24, 2017	Japan	Trainers of all ages will be able to catch a wide variety of Pokémon, including some rarely seen throughout the country, while exploring the largest sand dunes in Japan.
CicLAVia	December 12, 2017	USA	Join us at the next CicLAvia event on 12/10, meet other Trainers, have fun, while exploring the community!
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Dortmund	June 30-July 1, 2018	Germany	Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 Part 1^[12]	Global release of Shiny Roselia
Pokémon GO Fest 2018 Chicago	July 14-15, 2018	USA	Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 Part 2^[13]	Global release of Shiny Minun Global release of Shiny Plusle
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Yokosuka	August 29-September 2, 2018	Japan	Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 Part 3^[14]	Global release of Shiny Wingull
Pokémon Festa and Pokémon GO Week in Korea 2018	September 14-26, 2018	South Korea	For the duration of this event, Trainers all throughout South Korea will find more Pokémon appearing across the country in Pokémon GO!^[15]
Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Taiwan	November 1-5, 2018	Taiwan	Trainers, a Pokémon GO Safari Zone event in Tainan, Taiwan, is taking place from Thursday, November 1, to Monday, November 5, at the Tainan Metropolitan Park and the Chimei Museum!^[16]	Global release of Shiny Pinsir
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Porto Alegre	January 25-27, 2019	Brazil	We’re excited to announce the world's first Pokémon GO Safari Zone in South America will take place along the recently revitalized Guaíba Riverbank in the beautiful city of Porto Alegre, Brazil.^[17]	Increased chance of encountering wild Psyduck Global release of Shiny Psyduck
Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Sentosa	April 18-22, 2019	Singapore	Trainers, the first Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Southeast Asia is taking place in Sentosa, Singapore! Sentosa is known for its pristine beaches, tropical landscape, and wide range of entertainment.^[18]	Increased spawns of Shuckle Global release of Shiny Shuckle Global release of Shiny Lapras
Pokémon GO Festa and Pokémon GO Week in Korea 2019	May 3-12, 2019	South Korea	The Pokémon GO Festa event was hosted in selected locations in Seoul, while the Pokémon GO Week event occured country wide at the same time.^[19]
Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Chicago	June 13-16, 2019	USA	Explore Pokémon habitats within Chicago's iconic Grant Park with thousands of Trainers from around the world.^[20]
Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Dortmund	July 4-7, 2019	Germany	Explore Pokémon habitats within Dortmund's iconic Westfalenpark with thousands of Trainers from around the world.^[21]
Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Yokohama	August 6-12, 2019	Japan	There's going to be Another Pikachu Outbreak this year in the Yokohama Minato Mirai area!^[22] Explore Pokémon habitats within Yokohama’s parks with thousands of Trainers from around the world.^[23]

Music

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 settings of the app.

Version history

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Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.

Version	Android		iOS
Version	Release date	Changes	App Store version	Release date	Changes
0.29.0	July 6, 2016	Initial release	1.0	July 6, 2016	Initial release
0.29.1			1.0.1	July 12, 2016	Trainers do not to have to enter their username and password repeatedly after a force log out Added stability to Pokémon Trainer Club account log-in process Resolved issues causing crashes Fixed Google account scope
0.29.2	July 13, 2016	Support added for Intel CPUs Works on devices running Android N (7.0) Trainers do not to have to enter their username and password repeatedly after a force log out Increased server stability Resolved many issues causing crashes Pokémon Trainer Club login issues resolved^[24]	1.0.2	July 13, 2016	Fixes for Pokémon Trainer Club login
0.29.3	July 20, 2016	Minor text fixes.	1.0.3	July 20, 2016	Minor text fixes.
0.31.0	July 30, 2016	Avatars can now be re-customized from the Trainer profile screen Adjusted battle move damage values for some Pokémon* Refined certain Gym animations Improved memory issues Removed footprints of nearby Pokémon Modified battle damage calculation Various bug fixes during wild Pokémon encounter Updated Pokémon details screen Updated achievement medal images Fixed issues with displaying certain map features Minor text fixes	1.1.0	July 30, 2016	Avatars can be re-customized from the profile screen Adjusted battle damage calculation and some moves' damage values* Refined certain Gym animations Improved memory issues Removed footprints from nearby Pokémon screen Bug fixes during wild Pokémon encounters Updated Pokémon details UI Updated achievement medal art Minor text and map feature display issues fixed
0.31.1			1.1.1	August 1, 2016	Performance improvement in Pokémon details and list screens. Correct link for app upgrade.
0.33.0	August 8, 2016	Added notice to remind Trainers to not play while traveling above a certain speed; Trainers have to indicate they aren't the driver Fixed bug that prevented "Nice", "Great", and "Excellent" Poké Ball throws from awarding the appropriate XP bonuses Enabled ability for Trainers to change nickname one time Quick Start removed from settings Other fixes	1.3.0	August 8, 2016	Added dialog to remind Trainers to not play while traveling above a certain speed; Trainers must confirm they are not driving Improved the accuracy of curveball throws Fixed bug that prevented "Nice", "Great", and "Excellent" Poké Ball throws from awarding the appropriate XP bonuses Fixed achievements showing incorrect icons Enabled the ability for Trainers to change their nickname one time Resolved issues with battery saver mode and re-enabled the feature Added visuals for Team Leaders Candela, Blanche, and Spark Enabled a variation of the Nearby Pokémon feature for a subset of users to test; changes in the Nearby Pokémon UI may occur Minor text fixes
0.33.0			1.3.1	August 11, 2016	Stability improvements No text fixes
0.35.0	August 23, 2016	Added Pokémon Appraisal Fixed bug that kept defeated Pokémon at 1 HP instead of fainting Minor bot fixes	1.5.0	August 23, 2016	Added Pokémon Appraisal Fixed bug that kept defeated Pokémon at 1 HP instead of fainting
0.37.0	September 13, 2016	Implemented Buddy Pokémon Made it easier to select smaller Pokémon on the screen. Fixed an issue where Eggs would sometimes hatch without displaying the animation. Improved performance reliability when a device switches networks to no longer cause the application to hang or stop updating. Pokémon GO Plus support Minor text fixes.	1.7.0	September 13, 2016	Implemented Buddy Pokémon Made it easier to select smaller Pokémon on the screen. Fixed an issue where Eggs would sometimes hatch without displaying the animation. Improved performance reliability when a device switches networks to no longer cause the application to hang or stop updating. Pokémon GO Plus support Minor text fixes.
0.37.1	September 16, 2016	Pokémon GO Plus stability improvement Added quick help when first connected to Pokémon GO Plus Minor text fixes	1.7.1	September 16, 2016	Pokémon GO Plus stability improvement Added quick help when first connected to Pokémon GO Plus
0.39.0	September 24, 2016	Capture location: The location where a Pokémon was caught will now be displayed on their information screen. Pokémon GO Plus and Incense: Trainers can attempt to capture Pokémon they encounter from using Incense with the Pokémon GO Plus accessory. Fixed a bug that caused some users to get stuck on the loading screen, even after restarting the app. Fixed a bug where the camera sometimes moved at slow speeds during battle. Minor bug fixes	1.9.0	September 24, 2016	Capture location: The location where a Pokémon was caught will now be displayed on their information screen. Pokémon GO Plus and Incense: Trainers can attempt to capture Pokémon they encounter from using Incense with the Pokémon GO Plus accessory. Fixed a bug that caused some users to get stuck on the loading screen, even after restarting the app. Fixed a bug where the camera sometimes moved at slow speeds during battle. Minor bug fixes
0.39.1	September 27, 2016	Minor text fixes
0.41.2			1.11.2	October 12, 2016	Catch Bonus: Trainers can earn a catch bonus for a Pokémon type as they catch more of a specific type. Updated Gym Training: Trainers can now bring six Pokémon to battle at friendly Gyms. The CP of the Pokémon you are battling may be temporarily adjusted lower for your training session. Egg & Incubator Screens: These will periodically update the distance walked without the Trainer needing to close and reopen the screen. Fixed several audio issues. Decreased the evolution animation time. Minor fixes
0.41.3	October 12, 2016	Catch Bonus: Trainers can earn a catch bonus for a Pokémon type as they catch more of a specific type. Updated Gym Training: Trainers can now bring six Pokémon to battle at friendly Gyms. The CP of the Pokémon you are battling may be temporarily adjusted lower for your training session. Egg & Incubator Screens: These will periodically update the distance walked without the Trainer needing to close and reopen the screen. Audio fixes Decreased the evolution animation time Minor fixes
0.41.4	October 12, 2016	Minor fixes	1.11.4	October 14, 2016	Minor fixes
0.43.3	October 24, 2016	Professor Willow discovered that Eggs have different patterns depending on the distance required to hatch them. Pokémon type icons have been added to the information screen for each Pokémon. Low battery indicator added for the Pokémon GO Plus. Minor text fixes	1.13.3	October 24, 2016	Professor Willow discovered that Eggs have different patterns depending on the distance required to hatch them. Pokémon type icons have been added to the information screen for each Pokémon. Low battery indicator added for the Pokémon GO Plus. Minor text fixes
0.43.4	October 25, 2016	Minor bug fixes	1.13.4	October 26, 2016	Minor bug fixes
0.45.0	November 7, 2016	You’ll earn bonuses for the first Pokémon catch and PokéStop visit each day. You’ll receive a larger bonus when you do this seven days in a row. When you defeat the Gym Leader at a rival Gym, there will be a brief period of time where only you will be able to place a Pokémon in the open Gym. The amount of Prestige a rival Gym loses when you defeat a regular Gym member has increased. The amount of Prestige gained by training at a friendly Gym has been lowered. Minor text fixes	1.15.0	November 7, 2016	You’ll earn bonuses for the first Pokémon catch and PokéStop visit each day. You’ll receive a larger bonus when you do this seven days in a row. When you defeat the Gym Leader at a rival Gym, there will be a brief period of time where only you will be able to place a Pokémon in the open Gym. The amount of Prestige a rival Gym loses when you defeat a regular Gym member has increased. The amount of Prestige gained by training at a friendly Gym has been lowered. Minor text fixes
0.47.1	November 19, 2016	Fixed an issue where the Egg-hatching cutscene animation would sometimes be briefly visible from the map view. Minor text fixes	1.17.0	November 19, 2016	Fixed an issue where the Egg-hatching cutscene animation would sometimes be briefly visible from the map view. Minor text fixes
0.49.1	December 8, 2016	Trainers will be able to transfer multiple Pokémon at a time to Professor Willow. To use this function, press and hold on a Pokémon. Pokémon type icons have been added to the Gym battle approach and Gym battle screen. The total Candy count for your Buddy Pokémon has been added to the buddy information screen. The total kilometers a buddy has walked has been added to the information screen of each Pokémon that has ever been your buddy. Minor text fixes.	1.19.1	December 8, 2016	Trainers will be able to transfer multiple Pokémon at a time to Professor Willow. To use this function, press and hold on a Pokémon. Pokémon type icons have been added to the Gym battle approach and Gym battle screen. The total Candy count for your Buddy Pokémon has been added to the buddy information screen. The total kilometers a buddy has walked has been added to the information screen of each Pokémon that has ever been your buddy. Minor text fixes.
0.51.0	December 20, 2016	The bug that caused incorrect vibration notifications has been fixed. Day and night modes have changed to more accurately reflect the Trainer’s current time of day. Minor text fixes.	1.21.0	December 20, 2016	The bug that caused incorrect vibration notifications has been fixed. Day and night modes have changed to more accurately reflect the Trainer’s current time of day. Minor text fixes.
0.51.2			1.21.2	December 22, 2016	Pokémon GO for Apple Watch Minor text fixes
0.53.1	January 18, 2017	Updated Apple Watch to display Eggs obtained from PokéStops Changed distance tracking to better account for GPS drift Minor text fixes.	1.23.1	January 18, 2017	Updated Apple Watch to display Eggs obtained from PokéStops Changed distance tracking to better account for GPS drift
0.53.2	January 23, 2017	Added Korean language support	1.23.2	January 23, 2017	Added Korean language support
0.55.0	January 28, 2017	Reduced the starting load time on Android devices. Resolved Android connectivity issues for the Pokémon GO Plus accessory. Minor text fixes.	1.25.0	January 28, 2017	Integrated iOS wheelchair support for use with Apple Watch. Minor text fixes.
0.57.2	February 16, 2017	Over 80 additional Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region can be caught. Gender-specific variations of select Pokémon can be caught. Added new encounter mechanics. Added Poké Ball and Berry selection carousels to the encounter screen. Added two new Berries. Added new avatar outfit and accessory options. Added new night-mode map and encounter music. Added bonus Candies for catching Evolved Pokémon. Implemented Apple Watch connection stability improvement. Various bug fixes. Minor text fixes.	1.27.2	February 16, 2017	Over 80 additional Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region can be caught. Gender-specific variations of select Pokémon can be caught. Added new encounter mechanics. Added Poké Ball and Berry selection carousels to the encounter screen. Added two new Berries. Added new avatar outfit and accessory options. Added new night-mode map and encounter music. Added bonus Candies for catching evolved Pokémon. Implemented Apple Watch connection stability improvement. Various bug fixes. Minor text fixes.
0.57.3	February 27, 2017	Performance improvements.	1.27.3	February 27, 2017	Performance fixes.
0.57.4	March 5, 2017	Minor text fixes.	1.27.4	March 5, 2017	Minor text fixes.
0.59.1	March 22, 2017	The 7-day ‘First PokéStop of the Day’ streak will now award a random Evolution item. Minor text fixes.	1.29.1	March 22, 2017	The 7-day ‘First PokéStop of the Day’ streak will now award a random Evolution item. Minor text fixes.
0.59.2	March 30, 2017	Minor bug fixes.^[25]
0.61.0	April 6, 2017	Added Traditional Chinese language support. Updated the Pokémon collection screen scroll bar. Various bug fixes. Minor text fixes.	1.31.0	April 6, 2017	Added Traditional Chinese language support. Updated the Pokémon collection screen scroll bar. Various bug fixes. Minor text fixes.
0.63.1	May 9, 2017	Added Brazilian Portuguese language support. Tapping on a medal will now show your progress toward the next medal tier.	1.33.1	May 9, 2017	Added Brazilian Portuguese language support. Tapping on a medal will now show your progress toward the next medal tier.
0.63.4	June 6, 2017	Implement bug fixes.	1.33.4	June 6, 2017	Implement bug fixes.
0.67.1	June 20, 2017	Gym features significantly updated to add the all-new motivation system. Added new Gym Badge feature. Added in-app and push notification system for Gyms. Added Raid Battles, a new cooperative gameplay experience. Added four new items available only by completing Raid Battles. Added Raids tab to Nearby screen. Added search functionality to Pokémon collection screen. Added visual indicator to unvisited PokéStops.	1.37.1	June 20, 2017	Gym features significantly updated to add the all-new motivation system. Added new Gym Badge feature. Added in-app and push notification system for Gyms. Added Raid Battles, a new cooperative gameplay experience. Added four new items available only by completing Raid Battles. Added Raids tab to Nearby screen. Added search functionality to Pokémon collection screen. Added visual indicator to unvisited PokéStops.
0.67.2	June 30, 2017	Implement bug fixes.	1.37.2	June 30, 2017	Implement bug fixes.
0.69.0	July 18, 2017	Added icons to the Pokémon information screen to indicate how the Pokémon was caught. Added the ability for Trainers to spin the Photo Disc at a Gym after completing a Raid Battle. Added the ability for Trainers to send Berries to their Pokémon defending Gyms through the Pokémon info screen when they are not nearby. Motivation regained will be less effective through this method. Added the ability for Trainers to give Berries to Pokémon defending Gyms if their motivation meter is full. Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality. Fixed an issue where Trainers were unable to complete Raid Battles started before time expired on the map view. Fixed an issue where Pokémon are not properly returned to their Trainer after defending a Gym. Various bug fixes.	1.39.0	July 18, 2017	Added icons to the Pokémon information screen to indicate how the Pokémon was caught. Added the ability for Trainers to spin the Photo Disc at a Gym after completing a Raid Battle. Added the ability for Trainers to send Berries to their Pokémon defending Gyms through the Pokémon info screen when they are not nearby. Motivation regained will be less effective through this method. Added the ability for Trainers to give Berries to Pokémon defending Gyms if their motivation meter is full. Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality. Fixed an issue where Trainers were unable to complete Raid Battles started before time expired on the map view. Fixed an issue where Pokémon are not properly returned to their Trainer after defending a Gym. Various bug fixes.
0.69.1	July 28, 2017	Spark has returned to appraise Pokémon for Team Instinct Trainers. Resolved a motivation decay bug impacting Pokémon with less than 3000 CP. Resolved a bug causing Pokémon GO to freeze after consuming potions too quickly. Resolved a bug causing Pokémon GO to freeze after all 6 Pokémon faint during a Raid Battle.	1.39.1	July 28, 2017	Spark has returned to appraise Pokémon for Team Instinct Trainers. Resolved a motivation decay bug impacting Pokémon with less than 3000 CP. Resolved a bug causing Pokémon GO to freeze after consuming potions too quickly. Resolved a bug causing Pokémon GO to freeze after all 6 Pokémon faint during a Raid Battle. Resolved an issue causing iPhone 6 devices to crash.
0.73.1	August 30, 2017	Added the ability for Trainers to spin the Photo Disc at a Gym using the Pokémon GO Plus accessory. Added the ability to view the number of Trainers entered, and preparing, for a Raid Battle before using a Raid Pass. Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality by allowing Trainers to search through their Pokémon’s moves using the @ character. Resolved a bug which caused the Raid Boss to always break free from the last Premier Ball. Resolved a bug that prevented Trainers from seeing they’d received double XP from Raid Battles when using a Lucky Egg.	1.43.1	August 30, 2017	Added the ability for Trainers to spin the Photo Disc at a Gym using the Pokémon GO Plus accessory. Added the ability to view the number of Trainers entered, and preparing, for a Raid Battle before using a Raid Pass. Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality by allowing Trainers to search through their Pokémon’s moves using the @ character. Resolved a bug which caused the Raid Boss to always break free from the last Premier Ball. Resolved a bug that prevented Trainers from seeing they’d received double XP from Raid Battles when using a Lucky Egg. Various bug fixes. Various bug fixes.
0.75.0	September 12, 2017	Items received from spinning Gym PokéStops and completing Raid Battles are now displayed in the Journal. Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality enables Trainers to search using "Defender" and "Legendary." Resolved a bug that caused Pikachu hats to disappear from the in-game model and icon. Resolved a bug that caused some icons to disappear when scrolling through the Pokédex. Various bug fixes and performance updates.	1.45.0	September 12, 2017	Items received from spinning Gym PokéStops and completing Raid Battles are now displayed in the Journal. Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality enables Trainers to search using "Defender" and "Legendary." Resolved a bug that caused Pikachu hats to disappear from the in-game model and icon. Resolved a bug that caused some icons to disappear when scrolling through the Pokédex. Various bug fixes and performance updates.
0.75.1	October 3, 2017	Various bug fixes.	1.45.1	October 4, 2017	Various bug fixes.
0.77.1	October 7, 2017	A confirmation dialogue now appears when attempting to transfer costumed Pokémon. Costumed Pokémon can no longer be mass-transferred. Resolved a bug causing occasional network errors while battling in Gyms. Resolved a bug causing the Pokémon selected in the Raid Battle lobby to be reset after clicking the items button. Resolved a bug where some Curveballs weren’t registering properly. Various bug fixes and performance updates.	1.47.1	October 9, 2017	A confirmation dialogue now appears when attempting to transfer costumed Pokémon. Costume Pokémon can no longer be mass-transferred. Resolved a bug causing occasional network errors while battling in Gyms. Resolved a bug causing Raid battle lobbies to display the incorrect number of trainers preparing for battle. Resolved a bug causing the Pokémon selected in the Raid battle lobby to be reset after clicking the items button. Resolved a bug where some Curveballs weren't registering properly. Various bug fixes and performance updates.
0.79.2	October 14, 2017	Bug fixes.	1.49.2	October 14, 2017	Various bug fixes and performance updates.
0.79.3	October 16, 2017	Bug fixes.
0.81.1	November 1, 2017	Resolved a bug that prevented Trainers from powering up Pokémon to their max CP. Resolved a bug that caused Trainers’ contributions to reset when rejoining a Raid Battle. Various bug fixes and performance updates.	1.51.1	November 1, 2017	Resolved a bug that prevented Trainers from powering up Pokémon to their max CP. Resolved a bug that caused Trainers’ contributions to reset when rejoining a Raid Battle. Various bug fixes and performance updates.
0.83.1	November 22, 2017	Bug fixes.	1.53.2	November 21, 2017	Bug fixes.
0.83.3	November 23, 2017	Resolved a bug causing error banners to remain visible until the app is restarted. Resolved a bug that prevented Trainers from powering up Pokémon to their max CP. Improved load times when you open the app. Various bug fixes and performance updates.	1.53.2	November 23, 2017	Resolved a bug causing error banners to remain visible until the app is restarted. Resolved a bug that prevented Trainers from powering up Pokémon to their max CP. Improved load times when you open the app. Various bug fixes and performance updates.
0.85.2	December 8, 2017	50 additional Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region can be caught. Real-world weather conditions are now reflected in Map View, in battle, and when catching Pokémon. Added the beta feature to create battle parties that allow Trainers to save teams of up to six Pokémon to take into Gym battles and Raid Battles. Increased Pokémon Storage maximum to 1,500. Various bug fixes and performance updates.	1.55.1	December 8, 2017	50 additional Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region can be caught. Real-world weather conditions are now reflected in Map View, in battle, and when catching Pokémon. Added the beta feature to create battle parties that allow Trainers to save teams of up to six Pokémon to take into Gym battles and Raid Battles. Increased Pokémon Storage maximum to 1,500. Various bug fixes and performance updates.
0.87.5	December 21, 2017	Added the all-new AR+ encounter mode for Trainers on ARKit-enabled devices (iPhone 6s or later) running iOS11. Improved Pokémon GO Plus responsiveness on devices running iOS 11. Various bug fixes and performance updates.	1.57.5	December 21, 2017	Added the all-new AR+ encounter mode for Trainers on ARKit-enabled devices (iPhone 6s or later) running iOS11. Improved Pokémon GO Plus responsiveness on devices running iOS 11. Various bug fixes and performance updates.
0.89.1	January 17, 2018	Resolved a bug that caused the Pokémon collection screen to scroll to the top after evolving, transferring, or renaming a Pokémon. Added the ability to sort the Pokédex by region. Improved incubator sorting order when selecting an incubator. Improved the way Pokémon scale throughout the app. Various bug fixes and performance updates.	1.59.1	January 17, 2018	Resolved a bug that caused the Pokémon collection screen to scroll to the top after evolving, transferring, or renaming a Pokémon. Added the ability to sort the Pokédex by region. Improved incubator sorting order when selecting an incubator. Improved the way Pokémon scale throughout the app. Various bug fixes and performance updates.
0.91.1	February 5, 2018	Improved the in-game News feature. The Pokémon Collection search function now lets Trainers search using “Shiny.” Various bug fixes and performance updates.	1.61.1	February 5, 2018	Improved the in-game News feature. The Pokémon Collection search function now lets Trainers search using “Shiny.” Various bug fixes and performance updates.
0.91.2	February 13, 2018	Bug fixes.	1.61.2	February 13, 2018	Bug fixes.
0.93.2	March 6, 2018	Bug fixes	1.63.2	March 6, 2018	Bug fixes
0.95.3	March 16, 2018	Facebook credentials can now be used to log into the app via the "Account" section in Settings. Various bug fixes and performance updates.	1.65.3	March 16, 2018	Facebook credentials can now be used to log into the app via the "Account" section in Settings. Various bug fixes and performance updates.
0.97.2	March 27, 2018	Introduced the new Field Research and Special Research feature that encourages Trainers to complete objectives to earn unique rewards. Trainers can now discover the Mythical Pokémon Mew for the first time with Special Research! Various bug fixes and performance updates.	1.67.2	March 27, 2018	Introduced the new Field Research and Special Research feature that encourages Trainers to complete objectives to earn unique rewards. Trainers can now discover the Mythical Pokémon Mew for the first time with Special Research! Various bug fixes and performance updates.
0.99.2	April 14, 2018	The Nearby Pokémon indicator now prioritizes Pokémon that are not registered to your * Pokédex and are at PokéStops near you. Various bug fixes and performance updates.	1.69.2	April 14, 2018	The Nearby Pokémon indicator now prioritizes Pokémon that are not registered to your * Pokédex and are at PokéStops near you. Various bug fixes and performance updates.
0.101.1	April 25, 2018	Aspect ratios and UI are now optimized for larger screens such as iPhone X and Samsung 8. Lucky Eggs and Star Pieces are now accessible and usable from the Raid and Gym Battle inventories. Various bug fixes and performance updates.	1.71.1	April 25, 2018	Aspect ratios and UI are now optimized for larger screens such as iPhone X and Samsung 8. Lucky Eggs and Star Pieces are now accessible and usable from the Raid and Gym Battle inventories. Various bug fixes and performance updates.
0.103.3	May 16, 2018	Trainers can now transform Rare Candy to a specific Pokémon’s Candy in bulk. Various bug fixes and performance updates.	1.73.3	May 16, 2018	Trainers can now transform Rare Candy to a specific Pokémon’s Candy in bulk. Various bug fixes and performance updates.
0.103.5	May 23, 2018	Bug fixes	1.73.5	May 23, 2018	Bug fixes
0.105.0	May 25, 2018	Improved in-game messaging for error codes. Added ability to view and activate items, such as Rare Candy and TMs, directly from a Pokémon's info screen. Various bug fixes and performance updates.	1.75.0	May 25, 2018	Improved in-game messaging for error codes. Added ability to view and activate items, such as Rare Candy and TMs, directly from a Pokémon's info screen. Various bug fixes and performance updates.
0.105.1	June 7, 2018	Bug fixes	1.75.1	June 7, 2018	Bug fixes
0.107.1	June 19, 2018	Added new social features that allow Trainers to add and remove Friends on their Friend List and build up their Friendship Level. As Trainers gain friendship they’ll earn bonuses when participating in Raid Battles. Added a new gifting feature which allows Trainers to send friends Gifts they collect from PokéStops. Added the ability for Trainers to trade Pokémon. Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality enables Trainers to search using “Alola”.	1.77.1	June 19, 2018	Added new social features that allow Trainers to add and remove Friends on their Friend List and build up their Friendship Level. As Trainers gain friendship they’ll earn bonuses when participating in Raid Battles. Added a new gifting feature which allows Trainers to send friends Gifts they collect from PokéStops. Added the ability for Trainers to trade Pokémon. Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality enables Trainers to search using “Alola”.
0.109.1	July 4, 2018	Bug fixes	1.79.1	July 4, 2018	Bug fixes
0.109.2	July 11, 2018	Bug fixes	1.79.2	July 11, 2018	Bug fixes
0.111.2	July 21, 2018	When Pokémon are traded, there is chance that both traded Pokémon become Lucky Pokémon You can now sort the Friends List and assign nicknames to Friends Gifts may now contain Stardust Trainers now receive XP for sending Gifts Added the ability to delete unsent Gifts Various bug fixes and performance updates	1.81.2	July 21, 2018	When Pokémon are traded, there is chance that both traded Pokémon become Lucky Pokémon You can now sort the Friends List and assign nicknames to Friends Gifts may now contain Stardust Trainers now receive XP for sending Gifts Added the ability to delete unsent Gifts Various bug fixes and performance updates
0.111.3	July 22, 2018	Bug Fixes	1.81.3	July 22, 2018	Bug Fixes
0.111.4	August 8, 2018	Bug Fixes	1.81.4	August 8, 2018	Bug Fixes
0.115.2	August 16, 2018	You can now use QR Codes to add friends Improved Pokémon Collection search function lets you search using the term "Lucky" You can now view map details for PokéStops on your screen At-a-glance notiﬁcations now show when you have sent a Gift or increased your Friendship level with a friend Additional setting options let you hide Recently Caught Pokémon from friends In-game notiﬁcations have a new UI and interactive capabilities Various bug ﬁxes and performance updates	1.85.2	August 16, 2018	You can now use QR Codes to add friends Improved Pokémon Collection search function lets you search using the term "Lucky" You can now view map details for PokéStops on your screen At-a-glance notiﬁcations now show when you have sent a Gift or increased your Friendship level with a friend Additional setting options let you hide Recently Caught Pokémon from friends In-game notiﬁcations have a new UI and interactive capabilities Various bug ﬁxes and performance updates
0.115.5	August 27, 2018	Same as previous version	1.85.5	August 27, 2018	Same as previous version
0.117.2	August 29, 2018	Bug fixes	1.87.2	August 29, 2018	Bug fixes
0.117.3	September 4, 2018	Niantic Kids Parent Portal is now available	1.87.3	September 4, 2018	Niantic Kids Parent Portal is now available
0.119.1	September 12, 2018	PokéStop nominations will be available to level 40 players in Brazil and South Korea You can now remove Pokémon from your Favorites while in the trade interface You can now share an Exclusive Raid Pass with one friend You can now swipe to dismiss in-app notifications Various bug fixes and performance updates	1.89.1	September 12, 2018	PokéStop nominations will be available to level 40 players in Brazil and South Korea You can now remove Pokémon from your Favorites while in the trade interface You can now share an Exclusive Raid Pass with one friend You can now swipe to dismiss in-app notifications Various bug fixes and performance updates
0.119.2	September 18, 2018	Same as previous version	1.89.2	September 18, 2018	Same as previous version
0.119.3	September 28, 2018	Bug fixes	1.89.3	September 28, 2018	Bug fixes
0.119.5	October 4, 2018	Bug fixes	1.89.5	October 4, 2018	Bug fixes
0.123.1	October 10, 2018	Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region are arriving in Pokemon GO Friend Requests and Gift notifications will stack now Pokémon GO AR+ is now available on select Android devices You can now select multiple Pokémon at a time when preparing to battle at a Gym or participate in a Raid Battle Various bug fixes and performance updates	1.91.1	October 10, 2018	Pokemon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region are arriving in Pokemon GO Friend Requests and Gift notifications will stack now Pokemon GO AR+ is now available on select Android devices You can now select multiple Pokemon at a time when preparing to battle at a Gym or participate in a Raid Battle Various bug fixes and performance updates
0.123.2	October 15, 2018	Bug fixes	1.91.2	October 15, 2018	Bug fixes
0.125.1	October 26, 2018	Bug fixes	1.93.1	October 26, 2018	Bug fixes
0.127.1	November 12, 2018	Bug fixes	1.95.1	November 12, 2018	Bug fixes
0.127.2	November 14, 2018	Bug fixes	1.95.2	November 14, 2018	Bug fixes
0.129.1	November 22, 2018	You will be able to connect to your Facebook account to add Facebook friends who are Pokémon GO Trainers (and have also chosen to enable this feature) to your Friend List You will be able to reverse-sort your Friend List and Pokémon Storage Pokémon caught prior to the current calendar year will now have a unique indicator Various bug fixes and performance updates	1.97.1	November 22, 2018	You will be able to connect to your Facebook account to add Facebook friends who are Pokémon GO Trainers (and have also chosen to enable this feature) to your Friend List You will be able to reverse-sort your Friend List and Pokémon Storage Pokémon caught prior to the current calendar year will now have a unique indicator Various bug fixes and performance updates
0.129.2	November 30, 2018	Bug fixes	1.97.2	November 30, 2018	Bug fixes
0.131.1	December 7, 2018	Trainers can now challenge someone nearby to a Trainer Battle by scanning their Battle Code. Trainers can send remote Trainer Battle challenges to their Ultra Friends or Best Friends. Trainers can also Trainer Battle against team leaders. Trainer Battles take place in one of the three Trainer Battle Leagues, and each requires a team of three Pokémon. Each Trainer Battle League has different Pokémon CP limits. New hair colors and skin tones will be available for Trainer avatars.	1.99.1	December 7, 2018	Trainers can now challenge someone nearby to a Trainer Battle by scanning their Battle Code. Trainers can send remote Trainer Battle challenges to their Ultra Friends or Best Friends. Trainers can also Trainer Battle against team leaders. Trainer Battles take place in one of the three Trainer Battle Leagues, and each requires a team of three Pokémon. Each Trainer Battle League has different Pokémon CP limits. New hair colors and skin tones will be available for Trainer avatars.
0.131.2	December 14, 2018	Bug fixes.	1.99.2	December 14, 2018	Bug fixes.
0.131.3	December 20, 2018	Bug fixes.	1.99.3	December 20, 2018	Bug fixes.
0.131.4	January 10, 2019	Bug fixes.	1.99.4	January 10, 2019	Bug fixes.
0.133.0	February 1, 2019	Bug fixes	1.101.0	February 1, 2019	Bug fixes
0.133.1	February 11, 2019	Bug fixes	1.101.1	February 11, 2019	Bug fixes
0.135.0	February 17, 2019	You can now use GO Snapshot to take photos of Pokémon in your collection	1.103.0	February 17, 2019	You can now use GO Snapshot to take photos of Pokémon in your collection
0.135.1
0.137.1	March 7, 2019	Bug fixes	1.105.1	March 7, 2019	Bug fixes
0.137.2	March 14, 2019	Bug fixes	1.105.2	March 14, 2019	Bug fixes
0.139.1
0.139.2	March 29, 2019	Trainers who are Best Friends will have a chance of becoming Lucky Friends You will be able to activate stacking notification badges for the Pokémon GO app Various text and bug fixes and performance updates	1.107.2	March 29, 2019	Trainers who are Best Friends will have a chance of becoming Lucky Friends You will be able to activate stacking notification badges for the Pokémon GO app Various text and bug fixes and performance updates
0.139.3
0.141.0	April 23, 2019	Bug fixes	1.109.0	April 23, 2019	Bug fixes
0.141.1
0.143.0	May 13, 2019	Bug fixes	1.111.0	May 13, 2019	Bug fixes.
0.143.1	May 14, 2019	Bug fixes.	1.111.1	May 14, 2019	Bug fixes.
0.143.2	May 17, 2019	Bug fixes.	1.111.2	May 17, 2019	Bug fixes.
0.145.0	May 30, 2019		1.113.0
0.145.1	June 4, 2019	Trainers! In our last release, you discovered brand-new Lure Modules to help you catch even more Pokémon from the Sinnoh region. What can you expect in this release? GO Fest-related content—Are you ready for our summer events? Our first Pokémon GO Fest of the summer is coming up! Even if you won’t be joining us June 13–16 in Chicago, there are still tons of ways to join in the fun.	1.113.1	June 4, 2019	Trainers! In our last release, you discovered brand-new Lure Modules to help you catch even more Pokémon from the Sinnoh region. What can you expect in this release? GO Fest-related content—Are you ready for our summer events? Our first Pokémon GO Fest of the summer is coming up! Even if you won’t be joining us June 13–16 in Chicago, there are still tons of ways to join in the fun.
0.146.2	June 10, 2019	Same as previous version	1.114.2	June 10, 2019	Same as previous version

As of version 0.145.0 a suffix has been added to the game's version number as shown in the Settings screen to indicate the store the app was acquired from:

-A the app was acquired on the Apple App Store.
-G the app was acquired on the Google Play Store.
-S the app was acquired on the Samsung Galaxy Store.

Compatibility

Pokémon GO requires an internet connection (Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G) and GPS/location services. According to the official support site, the game can be played on:^[26]

Android devices: Android 4.4+ (rooted devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)
iOS devices: iPhone 5 and newer, iOS 8 and newer (jailbroken devices are not supported)
- Apple Watch support was added on December 22, 2016.
- Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older as of February 28, 2018.^[27]

However, the game is also playable on some iOS and Android devices that are not officially supported.

Connectivity

Pokémon GO originally had no connectivity with other Pokémon games. However, Junichi Masuda has stated that the developers plan to add connectivity with the next entry in the core series Pokémon games.^[28]^[29]

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 first 151 Pokémon (including Alolan forms), Meltan, and its evolved form, Melmetal, can be transferred. Upon transferring Pokémon to a Let's Go! game for the first time, the player will receive the Mystery Box in Pokémon GO, which is used to spawn wild Meltan.

Partnerships

This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: Partnerships in Japan, Big Heritage partnership

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 PokéStops and Gyms; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13.

Pokémon GO partnered with Globe in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with Ayala Malls, Puregold, Robinsons Malls, and SM Supermalls.^[30] The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).^[31]

Pokémon GO partnered with Sprint in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, Boost Mobile, and Sprint at 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.

Pokémon GO partnered with Starbucks in the United States. Starting December 8, 2016, 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 Frappuccino blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream.

Pokémon GO partnered with Reliance Jio Infocomm (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of 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 "Happy New Year" offer, Jio SIM customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017.

Pokémon GO partnered with 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.

Development

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.^[32]

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.^[33] However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.^[34]^[35]

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.

Japan: held from March 29 to June 30, 2016, announced on March 3, 2016^[36]^[37]
Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016^[38]
United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016^[39]

A session at the Game Developers Conference featuring the game 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.^[40]

Release

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 were put on hold due to server issues, but resumed on July 13, 2016, with the app's 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 2016 Nice attack.^[41] The release in Brazil was only a couple of days prior to the beginning of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

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 Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Myanmar, mainland China, Tunisia, Algeria, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Zimbabwe.

Date	Locations
July 6, 2016	Australia, New Zealand
July 6, 2016	United States
July 13, 2016	Germany
July 14, 2016	United Kingdom
July 15, 2016	Italy, Portugal, Spain
July 16, 2016	Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland
July 17, 2016	Canada
July 19, 2016	Puerto Rico
July 22, 2016	Japan
July 24, 2016	France
July 25, 2016	Hong Kong
August 3, 2016	Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela
August 5, 2016 August 6, 2016	Aruba, Brunei, Cambodia, Curaçao, Fiji, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, Taiwan, Thailand, Turks and Caicos Islands, Vietnam
September 30, 2016	Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macau, North Macedonia, Serbia
October 1, 2016	Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
October 4, 2016 October 5, 2016	Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Eswatini, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia
November 18, 2016	Bahrain, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates
December 14, 2016	Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
January 24, 2017	South Korea
September 11, 2018	Russia

Gallery

Icon

Load Screen

Image	Data	Load Screen
	July 6, 2016 - October 26, 2016	Original
	October 26, 2016 - December 12, 2016	Halloween 2016
	December 12, 2016 - December 30, 2016	Christmas 2016
	December 30, 2016 - April 7, 2017	New Year 2017
	April 7, 2017 - June 21, 2017	Summer (Johto) 2017
	June 21, 2017 - October 20, 2017	Raid Battle 2017
	October 20, 2017 - November 2017	Halloween 2017
	December 7, 2017 - January 2018	Christmas 2017
	January 2018 - March 28, 2018	New Year 2018
	March 28, 2018 - June 19, 2018	Research & Mew Screen 2018
	June 19, 2018 - December 7, 2018	Summer 2018
	December 7, 2018 - January 2, 2019 February 14, 2019 - February 23, 2019	Trainer Battle League
	January 2, 2019 - February 14, 2019	New Year 2019
	February 23, 2019 - present	GO Snapshot 2019

Trivia

This is the only Pokémon game to have the word "Pokémon" spelled in Latin letters in its Japanese name.
Pokémon GO has been banned in Iran^[42] and Mainland China^[43] due to security concerns. However, some Iranians are still playing the game publicly regardless.^[44]
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^[45] advertising the position of Pokémon Master at the company's.

In other languages

Language		Title
Japanese		Pokémon GO
Chinese	Cantonese	Pokémon GO
Chinese	Mandarin	Pokémon GO
French		Pokémon GO
German		Pokémon GO
Italian		Pokémon GO
Korean		Pokémon GO
Brazilian Portuguese		Pokémon GO
Spanish		Pokémon GO

External links

References

Other spin-off Pokémon games

Nintendo DS:

Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure
Pokémon Conquest • PokéPark: Fishing Rally DS

Nintendo 3DS:

Pokédex 3D (Pro) • HarmoKnight • Pokémon Art Academy
The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon • Pokémon Shuffle
Nintendo Badge Arcade

Wii U:

Pokkén Tournament

Nintendo Switch:

Pokkén Tournament DX • Pokémon Quest • Pokémon Café ReMix • Pokémon UNITE • Pokémon TV

PC:

Pokémon Project Studio Red and Blue • PokéROMs • Pokémon the Movie 2000 Adventure
Pokémon Masters Arena • Pokémon PC Master • Pokémon Team Turbo
Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off • Pokémon Poké Ball Launcher • Pokémon Seek & Find
Pokémon Garden • Pokémon Medallion Battle • Pokémon Tower Battle

Mobile:

Pokémate • Pokémon Say Tap? • Pokédex for iOS • Pokémon TV • Camp Pokémon • Pokémon Jukebox
Learn Real English Through Pokémon: XY Translation Scope • Pokémon Shuffle Mobile
Dancing? Pokémon Band • Pokémon Photo Booth • Pokémon GO • Pokémon Duel
Pokémon: Magikarp Jump • Pokémon Playhouse • Pokémon Quest • Pokémon Pass • Pokémon Masters EX
Pokémon Wave Hello • Pokémon Smile • Pokémon Café ReMix • Pokémon UNITE • Pokémon Sleep

Smart speakers:

Pikachu Talk

Arcade:

Print Club Pokémon B • Dance! Pikachu • Pikachu's Great Surfing Adventure • Pokémon: Crayon Kids
Pokémon: Wobbuffet Fell Down! • Pokémon Get Round and Round
Pokémon Tug of War Tournament: Absolutely Get Medal! • Pokémon Medal World
Pokémon Card Game Gacha • Pokémon: Battle Nine • Pokkén Tournament • Pokémon Corogarena

Sega Pico:

Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!
Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!
Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!

CoCoPad:

Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation: Pokémon Super Drill Let's Learn Numbers from 1 to 20!!

Advanced Pico Beena:

Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!
Intellectual Training Drill Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Letter and Number Intelligence Game
Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Search for Pokémon! Adventure in the Maze!
Pokémon Best Wishes: Intelligence Training Pokémon Big Sports Meet!

Tech demos:

Pikachu: DS Tech Demo

Self-contained:

Pokémon Pikachu • Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS • Pokémon Poké Ball • Cyber Poké Ball
Cyber Pokédex • Cyclone 2 • Digital Poké Ball D & P • Electronic Hand-Held Yahtzee
Eevee × Tamagotchi

Pokémon game templates

Core series • Side series • Spin-off series • Pokémon mini • Individual spin-offs • Betas • Demos

This article is part of Project Sidegames, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on the Pokémon Sidegames.

[1] Announcement of game availability on Galaxy Store

[2] Discontinued support for Apple Watch

[3] Niantic Switches to OpenStreetMap in Pokémon GO

[4] Recommendations for new (Pokémon GO) mappers by community members

[5] The Official 50 Gen 3 list : TheSilphRoad

[6] Generation 3 pokemon release status (wild, nest,...) : TheSilphRoad

[7] Alolan Rattata appearing on my sightings! : TheSilphRoad

[8] Celebi Quest is Live : TheSilphRoad

[9] : TheSilphRoad

[10] PSA - How to force your Eevee to evolve into your choice of Eeveelution! : pokemongo

[11] Official Chicago announcement

[12] Official Dortmund announcement

[13] Official Chicago announcement

[14] Offical Yokosuka announcement

[15] Official announcement

[16] Official Sentosa announcement

[17] Official Poro Alegre announcement

[18] Official Sentosa announcement

[19] Official events announcement

[20] Pokémon GO Fest 2019 - Chicago

[21] Pokémon GO Fest 2019 - Dortmund

[22] Pikachu Outbreak! 2019

[23] Pokémon GO Fest 2019 - Yokohama

[24] ttps://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/posts/927439090735983

[25] ttps://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/847140011027910657

[26] Supported devices – Pokémon GO

[27] Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older

[28] Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)

[29] News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)

[30] Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers

[31] Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines

[32] Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon

[IngressReport-33] INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015

[34] Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)

[35] 『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

[36] Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)

[37] Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.

[38] Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.

[39] Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.

[40] Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com

[41] Pokémon GO : The Pokémon Company confirme le report français

[42] Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security' | BBC

[43] Pokémon Go banned by China authorities over 'safety' and 'security' | Forbes

[44] Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban | Yahoo

[45] Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge

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-'''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.
+'''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 Samgsung Galaxy Store for Samsung devices running on Android on May 11, 2019<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1126967087736467457?s=20 Announcement of game availability on Galaxy Store]</ref>.
-The game was announced at a press conference in Japan on September 10, 2015. Field tests for Pokémon GO were held from March 29, 2016 through June 30, 2016.
+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.
-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.
+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. The support for Apple Watch will be dropped after July 1, 2019.<ref>[https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?p=web&s=top-articles&f=discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued support for Apple Watch]</ref>
 ==Blurb==
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 [[Candy]] 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.
-Unlike in the core series, Pokémon normally only have two [[Move#In Pokémon GO|moves]]: one Fast Attack and one Charged Attack. In battle, 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|Fast TM]] or Charged TM to randomly learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, respectively, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. Evolving a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves.
 Players can also challenge each other in {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s or challenge the Team leaders [[Candela]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, and {{OBP|Blanche|GO}} in Battle Training.
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 In the game, [[wild Pokémon]] appear on a map of the real world (based on the crowdsourced OpenStreetMap project)<ref>[https://allgamers.com/article/3496/niantic-switches-to-openstreetmap-in-pokeacutemon-go Niantic Switches to OpenStreetMap in Pokémon GO]</ref><ref>[https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2018/04/01/tips-pokemon-go-2/ Recommendations for new (Pokémon GO) mappers by community members]</ref>, 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.
-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 {{ball|Great}}s and {{ball|Ultra}}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 is thrown while the ring is very small, the capture is more likely to be successful. Capturing while the ring is as far out as it can be, or halfway in the outer circle also provides small bonuses.
+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 is thrown while the ring is very small, the capture is more likely to be successful. Capturing while the ring is as far out as it can be, or halfway in the outer circle also provides small bonuses.
 ===Locations===
-PokéThere are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}. PokéStops and Gyms exist at are pre-defined real-world locations that the player must be within range of to interact them (although they can be inspected as long as they have shown up in the Map )Ven spun.
+There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}. 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.)
-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 in the PokéStops allow players to obtain items and Eggs by spinning the Photo Disc. At Gyms, players can battle to weaken those belonging to opposing teams or strengthen those belonging to their own team; a player can earn and [[PokéCoin]]s by holding onto their own Gyms, while also obtaining items from its Photo Disc. The player will be given a Gym Badge for each Gym on 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.uture.
+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. The PokéStops allow players to obtain items and Eggs by spinning the Photo Disc. At Gyms, players can battle to weaken those belonging to opposing teams or strengthen those belonging to their own team; a player can earn [[PokéCoin]]s by holding onto their own Gyms, while also obtaining items from its Photo Disc. 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.
-A Gym can only be controlled by one team at a time. If a Gym is controlled by the player's team, they can add one of their own Pokémon to defend it and feed Berries to any Pokémon in the Gym. Doing so will earn the player Stardust, possible Candy, and an increase in the Pokémon's motivation. If a Gym is controlled by a rival team, the player can battle it to decrease each Pokémon's motivation; when a Pokemon'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. [[Raid Battle]]s may sometimes take place at a Gym, several players can work together to battle against a wild Pokémon, much stronger than normal. Winning a Raid Battle allows
+A Gym can only be controlled by one team at a time. If a Gym is controlled by the player's team, they can add one of their own Pokémon to defend it and feed Berries to any Pokémon in the Gym. Doing so will earn the player Stardust, possible Candy, and an increase in the Pokémon's motivation. If a Gym is controlled by a rival team, the player can battle it to decrease each Pokémon's motivation; when a Pokemon'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. [[Raid Battle]]s may sometimes take place at a Gym, several players can work together to battle against a wild Pokémon much stronger than normal. Winning a Raid Battle allows
 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.
+===Battles===
+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. There are two sets of battle mechanics in Pokémon GO: one for {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s and [[Raid Battle]]s (against the AI) and the other for {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s (against another player). The two modes have different stats for each move and uses a different formula to calculate [[damage]]. For Trainer Battles, the player can battle the Team Leaders {{OBP|Blanche|GO}}, {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, or [[Candela]] to practice against an AI.
+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|Fast TM]] or Charged TM to randomly learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, respectively, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. Evolving a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves.
 ===Trainer level===
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 ===Teams===
-[[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The Team Leaders, Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]
+[[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The Team Leaders Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]
 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.
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 Some Pokémon require being walked a certain distance before it can evolve. Notably, {{p|Feebas}} must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20's&nbsp;km before it can be evolved into {{p|Milotic}}.
+===Research tasks===
+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 generally have higher {{IV}}s than normal.
+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 Reserach 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.
+[[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}}, {{p|Celebi}}, and {{p|Spiritomb}}.
 ===Medals===
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 {{Cleanup}}
-Currently, only Pokémon introduced in [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, {{gen|III}}, and {{{gen|IV}}}, along with {{p|Meltan}} and {{p|Melmetal}} are available in the game. From the first four generations, only the following are currently unobtainable (not including alternate forms):
+Currently, only Pokémon introduced in [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, {{gen|III}}, and {{{gen|IV}}}, along with {{p|Meltan}} and {{p|Melmetal}} are available in the game. From the first four generations, the following and their alternate forms are currently unobtainable:
 * {{p|Kecleon}}
 * {{p|Jirachi}}
-* {{p|Burmy}}, {{p|Wormadam}}, and {{p|Mothim}}
-* {{p|Cherubi}} and {{p|Cherrim}}
 * {{p|Mime Jr.}}
-* {{p|Gible}}, {{p|Gabite}}, and {{p|Garchomp}}
-* {{p|Hippopotas}} and {{p|Hippowdon}}
-* {{p|Magnezone}}
-* {{p|Leafeon}} and {{p|Glaceon}}
-* {{p|Probopass}}
 * {{p|Rotom}}
 * {{p|Regigigas}}
-* {{p|Phione}} and {{p|Manaphy}}
+* {{p|Phione}}
+* {{p|Manaphy}}
 * {{p|Darkrai}}
 * {{p|Shaymin}}
 * {{p|Arceus}}
-Most obtainable Pokémon can be found randomly in the wild, including evolved Pokémon. The exceptions are:
-* [[Baby Pokémon]] can only be [[Pokémon Egg|hatched]]
-* Pokémon that require an item to evolve into
-* Pokémon that must be [[Buddy Pokémon|walked]] to evolve into (except from baby Pokémon)
-* [[Legendary Pokémon]] and [[Mythical Pokémon]]
-* {{p|Nincada}} and {{p|Spinda}} are exclusive to [[Field Research]]
-** Shedinja is exclusive to [[Field Research#Research Breakthrough|Research Breakthroughs]]
-* {{p|Spiritomb}} is exclusive to [[Special Research]]
-* {{p|Mawile}}, {{p|Absol}}, and {{p|Shinx}} are exclusive to [[Raid Battle]]s and Eggs
-** {{p|Absol}} was previously obtainable via [[Field Research]]
-* {{alo|Raichu}} and {{alo|Marowak}} are exclusive to Raid Battles
-* {{p|Smeargle}} must be spawned using GO Snapshot
 When the game was initially released, most Generation I Pokémon were available. The game has gradually updated to include previously unavailable Pokémon, primarily those from later generations. Shiny Pokémon were also not initially available, but on March 27, 2017, {{Shiny}} Magikarp and Gyarados were made available, with more being gradually released after August.
@@ Line 246: / Line 237: @@
 * March 1, 2019: {{p|Dialga}} became available in raids until March 28.
 * April 30, 2019: {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}} became available in the wild, and later in raids. {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}} were also accidently made available in the wild for about 30 minutes.
+* May 17, 2019: 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available, with the {{p|Burmy}}, {{p|Cherubi}}, {{p|Gible}} and {{p|Hippopotas}} lines. {{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.
 ====Region-exclusive Pokémon====
@@ Line 286: / Line 278: @@
 |- style=background:#fff
 | {{p|Pachirisu}} || [[File:GO417.png|60px]] || Alaska, Canada, and Russia
+|- style=background:#fff
+| {{p|Shellos}} (West Sea) || [[File:GO422.png|60px]] || Western Hemisphere
+|- style=background:#fff
+| {{p|Shellos}} (East Sea) || [[File:GO422E.png|60px]] || Eastern Hemisphere
+|- style=background:#fff
+|- style=background:#fff
+| {{p|Gastrodon}} (West Sea) || [[File:GO423.png|60px]] || Western Hemisphere
+|- style=background:#fff
+| {{p|Gastrodon}} (East Sea) || [[File:GO423E.png|60px]] || Eastern Hemisphere
 |- style=background:#fff
 | {{p|Chatot}} || [[File:GO441.png|60px]] || {{wp|Southern Hemisphere}}
@@ Line 300: / Line 301: @@
 |}
-====Legendary Pokémon====
+====Legendary and Mythical Pokémon====
-[[Legendary Pokémon]] have only been released for strictly limited periods in [[Raid Battle]]s. Several have had repeat appearances in later raids or as [[Field Research#Research Breakthrough|Research Breakthrough]] encounters. {{p|Deoxys}} (and {{p|Mewtwo}} prior to September 2018) only appears in special EX Raids. EX 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 will take place.
+Most [[Legendary Pokémon]] have only been released for strictly limited periods in [[Raid Battle]]s. Several have had repeat appearances in later raids or as [[Field Research#Research Breakthrough|Research Breakthrough]] encounters. {{p|Deoxys}} (and {{p|Mewtwo}} prior to September 2018) only appears in special EX Raids. EX 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 will take place.
+{{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.
+The Mythical Pokémon {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Celebi}} 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]].
+The following lists all Legendary and Mythical Pokémon that have been made available in Raid Battles.
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@@ Line 337: / Line 344: @@
 | {{p|Latios}} || [[File:GO381.png|60px]] || Apr. 2 - Jun. 7, 2018<br>Apr. 15 - Apr. 22, 2019 || May - Jun. 2019
 |- style=background:#fff
-| {{p|Kyogre}} || [[File:GO382.png|60px]] || Feb. 23 - Mar. 5, 2018<br>Jan. 15 - Jan. 29, 2019 ||
+| {{p|Kyogre}} || [[File:GO382.png|60px]] || Feb. 23 - Mar. 5, 2018<br>Jan. 15 - Jan. 29, 2019<br>Jun. 18 - Jun. 27, 2019 ||
 |- style=background:#fff
-| {{p|Groudon}} || [[File:GO383.png|60px]] || Dec. 15, 2017 - Jan. 15, 2018<br>Feb. 23 - Mar. 5, 2018<br>Jan. 15 - Jan. 29, 2019<br>Apr. 29 - May 2, 2019 ||
+| {{p|Groudon}} || [[File:GO383.png|60px]] || Dec. 15, 2017 - Jan. 15, 2018<br>Feb. 23 - Mar. 5, 2018<br>Jan. 15 - Jan. 29, 2019<br>Apr. 29 - May 2, 2019<br>Jun. 27 - Jul. 10, 2019 ||
 |- style=background:#fff
 | {{p|Rayquaza}} || [[File:GO384.png|60px]] || Jan. 12 - Mar. 16, 2018<br>Mar. 15 - Mar. 18, 2019 ||
@@ Line 359: / Line 366: @@
 | {{p|Giratina}} (Origin Forme) || [[File:GO487O.png|60px]] || Apr. 2 - Apr. 29, 2019 ||
 |- style=background:#fff
-| {{p|Cresselia}} || [[File:GO488.png|60px]] || Nov. 20 - Dec. 18, 2018 ||
+| {{p|Cresselia}} || [[File:GO488.png|60px]] || Nov. 20 - Dec. 18, 2018<br>May 27 - Jun. 18, 2019 ||
 |- style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff"
 ! colspan=4 | EX Raids
@@ Line 376: / Line 383: @@
 ====Special availability====
-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.
+Certain species will never be obtainable through any method involving capture. [[Baby Pokémon]] can only be obtained by hatching {{pkmn|Egg}}s, and Pokémon that are evolved into using an item can only be obtained via [[evolution]]. {{alo|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, {{p|Meowth}}, and {{p|Grimer}} can only be obtained from hatching 7 km Eggs.
-While {{p|Eevee}}'s evolution is normally random, it can be [[nickname]]d to force it to evolve into a specific Pokémon: "Sparky" for {{p|Jolteon}}, "Rainer" for {{p|Vaporeon}}, "Pyro" for {{p|Flareon}},<ref>[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]</ref> "Sakura" for {{p|Espeon}}, and "Tamao" for {{p|Umbreon}}. These are the names of the [[Eevee brothers]] and the [[Kimono Girl]]s in the [[Pokémon anime]]. Each nickname can only influence evolution once per player.
+Some species, while obtainable by capturing, neither appear normally in the wild nor evolve from Pokémon that do. Instead, these Pokémon can only be encountered through other methods.
-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 relate to the event, such as C, H, I, C, A, G, and O for Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago.
+{| class="roundy expandable" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:auto"
+|- style="color:#fff"
-At major events, {{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 2019 Valentines Day event, a {{p|Spinda}} based on the heart-spotted one from ''[[AG057|Going for a Spinda]]'' can be obtained from Field Research. For Pokémon Day 2019, an {{p|Eevee}} with a hat was added alongside Pikachu; its evolutions retain the hat on evolution.
+! colspan="2" style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon
+! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Encounter method
-{{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}, have been available in the wild as a very rare spawn since April 30, 2019.
+|- style=background:#fff
+| {{alo|Raichu}} || [[File:GO026A.png|60px]]
-''See also: [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Pokémon GO|List of Pokémon with form differences→Pokémon GO]]''
+| Level 3 [[Raid Battle|raid]]
+|- style=background:#fff
-Since September 2018, certain Pokémon have been made available in 7&nbsp;km eggs as part of an event, including regional and raid exclusive Pokémon such as {{p|Tauros}} and {{p|Absol}}, respectively.
+| {{alo|Marowak}} || [[File:GO105A.png|60px]]
+| Level 4 raid
-==Events==
+|- style=background:#fff
-{{Incomplete|section|Missing events}}
+| {{p|Smeargle}} || [[File:GO235.png|60px]]
+| Spawned via GO Snapshot
+|- style=background:#fff
+| {{p|Nincada}} || [[File:GO290.png|60px]]
+| 10 km Eggs<br>[[Field Research]] (formerly)
+|- style=background:#fff
+| {{p|Ninjask}} || [[File:GO291.png|60px]]
+| Evolve Nincada<br>Level 4 raid (formerly)
+|- style=background:#fff
+| {{p|Shedinja}} || [[File:GO292.png|60px]]
+| Research Breakthrough (formerly)
+|- style=background:#fff
+| {{p|Mawile}} || [[File:GO303.png|60px]]
+| Level 2 raid<br>10 km Egg
+|- style=background:#fff
+| {{p|Spinda}} || [[File:GO327.png|60px]]
+| Field Research
+|- style=background:#fff
+| {{p|Absol}} || [[File:GO359.png|60px]]
+| Level 4 raid<br>10 km Egg
+|- style=background:#fff
+| {{p|Cherubi}} || [[File:GO420.png|60px]]
+| Spawned via [[Mossy Lure Module]]<br>5 km Egg
+|- style=background:#fff
+| {{p|Spiritomb}} || [[File:GO442.png|60px]]
+| [[Special Research]] (formerly)
+|- style=background:#fff
+| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{p|Lucario}} || [[File:GO448.png|60px]]
+| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Evolve {{p|Riolu}} (hatched from 7 km or 10 km Egg)
+|}
+====Event-induced availability====
+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.
+While {{p|Eevee}}'s evolution is normally random, it can be [[nickname]]d to force it to evolve into a specific Pokémon: "Sparky" for {{p|Jolteon}}, "Rainer" for {{p|Vaporeon}}, "Pyro" for {{p|Flareon}}<ref>[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]</ref> (the names of the [[Eevee brothers]] in the [[Pokémon anime]]), "Sakura" for {{p|Espeon}}, "Tamao" for {{p|Umbreon}} (two of the [[Kimono Girl]]s in the anime), "Linnea" for {{p|Leafeon}}, and "Rea" for {{p|Glaceon}} (two of the [[Eevee users]]). Each nickname can only influence evolution once per player.
+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 relate to the event, such as C, H, I, A, G, and O for Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago.
+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 2019 Valentines Day event, a {{p|Spinda}} based on the heart-spotted one from ''[[AG057|Going for a Spinda]]'' can be obtained from Field Research. For Pokémon Day 2019, an {{p|Eevee}} with a hat was added alongside Pikachu; its evolutions retain the hat on evolution.
+:''See also: [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Pokémon GO|List of Pokémon with form differences → Pokémon GO]]''
+Since September 2018, certain Pokémon have been made available in 7&nbsp;km eggs as part of an event, including regional- and raid-exclusive Pokémon such as {{p|Tauros}} and {{p|Absol}}, respectively.
+==Events==
 ===Community Day===
 {{main|Community Day}}
+Community Days are monthly, three-hour events that feature a specific Pokémon. During this time, the featured Pokémon will have drastically increased spawn rates, and players will receive bonuses for certain in-game actions.
 ===Global events===
-Global events are in-game thematic events that run for a limited time. Those events are activated directly by Niantic and do not require any kind of registration.
+Global events are in-game thematic events that run for a limited time. These events are activated directly by Niantic and do not require any kind of registration.
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@@ Line 410: / Line 462: @@
 | October 26 - November 1, 2016
 |
-* Double candy when catching, hatching, or transfer Pokemon.
+* Double Candy for catching, hatching, or transferring Pokemon.
 * Buddy Pokémon earns Candy four times as fast.
 * Increased spawn rates for "spooky" Pokemon (Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Zubat, Golbat, Drowzee, Hypno).
@@ Line 566: / Line 618: @@
 * Special boxes containing Raid Passes in the in-game shop.
 * Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles featuring Kanto Pokémon
-** Level 1: Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander, and Magikarp
+** ★: Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander, and Magikarp
-** Level 2: Sandslash, Muk, Exeggutor, Lickitung, and Weezing
+** ★★: Sandslash, Muk, Exeggutor, Lickitung, and Weezing
-** Level 3: Alakazam, Machamp, Gengar, Onix, Scyther, Omastar, Kabutops, and Aerodactyl
+** ★★★: Alakazam, Machamp, Gengar, Onix, Scyther, Omastar, Kabutops, and Aerodactyl
-** Level 4: Golem, Rhydon, Lapras, and Snorlax
+** ★★★★: Golem, Rhydon, Lapras, and Snorlax
 |
 |- style="background:#FFF"
@@ Line 587: / Line 639: @@
 * Raid Battles award guaranteed 3,000 Stardust for participating, and at least 1 Rare Candy for winning.
 * Level 2 to 4 Raid Battles featuring {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon
-** Level 2: Primeape, Exeggutor, Combusken, Sableye, and Mawile
+** ★★: Primeape, Exeggutor, Combusken, Sableye, and Mawile
-** Level 3: Machamp, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Breloom
+** ★★★: Machamp, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Breloom
-** Level 4: Poliwrath, Tyranitar, Aggron, Absol
+** ★★★★: Poliwrath, Tyranitar, Aggron, Absol
 |
 * Shiny Makuhita and Meditite
@@ Line 599: / Line 651: @@
 * Event-exclusive Field Research
 * Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles featuring Rock-type Pokémon
-** Level 1: Magikarp, Omanyte, Kabuto, Lileep, and Anorith
+** ★: Magikarp, Omanyte, Kabuto, Lileep, and Anorith
-** Level 2: Sudowoodo, Magcargo, Nosepass, and Mawile
+** ★★: Sudowoodo, Magcargo, Nosepass, and Mawile
-** Level 3: Machamp, Aerodactyl, Shuckle, and {{tt|Solrock|Americas and Africa}}/{{tt|Lunatone|Europe, Asia, and Australia}}
+** ★★★: Machamp, Aerodactyl, Shuckle, and {{tt|Solrock|Americas and Africa}}/{{tt|Lunatone|Europe, Asia, and Australia}}
+** ★★★★: Golem, Rhydon, Tyranitar, Aggron, Absol
 * Buddy Pokémon earns Candy four times as fast.
 * Bonus XP for spinning PokéStops and Gyms (up to 10 times the usual amount if spun for the first time)
@@ Line 614: / Line 667: @@
 * Double Candy and Stardust when hatching Eggs.
 * Raid Battles featuring {{type|Water}} Pokémon and Kyogre
-** Level 1: Shellder, Magikarp, Omanyte, Kabuto, and Wailmer
+** ★: Shellder, Magikarp, Omanyte, Kabuto, and Wailmer
-** Level 2: Tentacruel, Croconaw, Marshtomp, and Mawile
+** ★★: Tentacruel, Croconaw, Marshtomp, and Mawile
-** Level 3: Machamp, Starmie, Vaporeon, and Sharpedo
+** ★★★: Machamp, Starmie, Vaporeon, and Sharpedo
-** Level 4: Tyranitar, Aggron, Absol, and Walrein
+** ★★★★: Tyranitar, Aggron, Absol, and Walrein
-** Level 5: Kyogre
+** ★★★★★: Kyogre
 |
 * Shiny Shellder and Kyogre
@@ Line 705: / Line 758: @@
 * Caught/Evolved Breloom will know Grass Knot.
 * Raid Battles exclusively featuring Hoenn Pokémon, including Kyogre and Groudon
-** Level 1: Wingull, Plusle, Minun, Shuppet, and Duskull
+** ★: Wingull, Plusle, Minun, Shuppet, and Duskull
-** Level 2: Grovyle, Combusken, Marshtomp, Kirlia, Mawile, and Sableye
+** ★★: Grovyle, Combusken, Marshtomp, Kirlia, Mawile, and Sableye
-** Level 3: Lunatone/Solrock, Crawdaunt, and Claydol
+** ★★★: Lunatone/Solrock{{tt|*|Opposite of region-exclusive spawn}}, Crawdaunt, and Claydol
-** Level 4: Shiftry, Aggron, Absol, and Metagross
+** ★★★★: Shiftry, Aggron, Absol, and Metagross
-** Level 5: Kyogre and Groudon
+** ★★★★★: Kyogre and Groudon
 |
 * "Team Magma and Team Aqua" themed clothing items for your avatar.
@@ Line 733: / Line 786: @@
 * 2× catch Candy
 * Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles featuring pink Pokémon
-** Level 1: Ponyta, Krabby, Snubbull, Luvdisc, and Shinx
+** ★: Ponyta, Krabby, Snubbull, Luvdisc, and Shinx
-** Level 2: Slowbro, Electrode, Lickitung, Magmar, and Kirlia
+** ★★: Slowbro, Electrode, Lickitung, Magmar, and Kirlia
-** Level 3: Ninetales, Chansey, Porygon, Flaaffy, and Miltank
+** ★★★: Ninetales, Chansey, Porygon, Flaaffy, and Miltank
-** Level 4: Typhlosion, Togetic, Tyranitar, and Absol
+** ★★★★: Typhlosion, Togetic, Tyranitar, and Absol
 |
 * Shiny Cleffa and Smoochum
@@ Line 746: / Line 799: @@
 * Pikachu and Eevee wearing flower crowns will make a special appearance as Field Research encounters and in the wild.
 * Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles featuring Kanto Pokémon:
-** Level 1: Sandshrew, Geodude, Growlithe, Grimer, and Shinx
+** ★: Sandshrew, Geodude, Growlithe, Grimer, and Shinx
-** Level 2: Alolan Exeggutor, Lickitung, Electabuzz, Magmar, and Mawile
+** ★★: Alolan Exeggutor, Lickitung, Electabuzz, Magmar, and Mawile
-** Level 3: Alolan Raichu, Machamp, Gengar, Chansey, and Aerodactyl
+** ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Machamp, Gengar, Chansey, and Aerodactyl
-** Level 4: Alolan Marowak, Lapras, Snorlax, Dragonite, and Absol
+** ★★★★: Alolan Marowak, Lapras, Snorlax, Dragonite, and Absol
 |
 * Shiny Pidgey and Rattata
@@ Line 771: / Line 824: @@
 * Event-exclusive Grass-type Pokémon Field Research
 * Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles featuring Grass-type Pokémon
-** Level 1: Chikorita, Sunkern, Lotad, Cacnea, and Shinx
+** ★: Chikorita, Sunkern, Lotad, Cacnea, and Shinx
-** Level 2: Exeggutor, Alolan Exeggutor, Grovyle, Mawile, and Roselia
+** ★★: Exeggutor, Alolan Exeggutor, Grovyle, Mawile, and Roselia
-** Level 3: Alolan Raichu, Machamp, Tangela, and Breloom
+** ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Machamp, Tangela, and Breloom
-** Level 4: Victreebel, Alolan Marowak, Tyranitar, Shiftry, and Absol
+** ★★★★: Victreebel, Alolan Marowak, Tyranitar, Shiftry, and Absol
 |
 * Lunatone and Solrock switch hemispheres
@@ Line 787: / Line 840: @@
 * Event-exclusive Bug-type Pokémon Field Research
 * Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles featuring Bug-type Pokémon
-** Level 1: Caterpie, Kricketot, Shinx, and Skorupi
+** ★: Caterpie, Kricketot, Shinx, and Skorupi
-** Level 2: Exeggutor, Pineco, Masquerain, Pineco, and Combee
+** ★★: Exeggutor, Pineco, Masquerain, Pineco, and Combee
-** Level 3: Alolan Raichu, Machamp, Scyther, Pinsir, and Shuckle
+** ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Machamp, Scyther, Pinsir, and Shuckle
-** Level 4: Alolan Marowak, Tyranitar, Ninjask, and Absol
+** ★★★★: Alolan Marowak, Tyranitar, Ninjask, and Absol
 |
 * Shiny Scyther
@@ Line 812: / Line 865: @@
 * 2× Catch Stardust and 2× Catch Candy for Pokémon appearing as part of this event
 * Raid Battles featuring Ground-type Pokémon, including Groudon
-** Level 1: Sandshrew, Geodude, Cubone, Swinub, and Shinx
+** ★: Sandshrew, Geodude, Cubone, Swinub, and Shinx
-** Level 2: Exeggutor, Alolan Exeggutor, Misdreavus, Gligar, and Mawile
+** ★★: Exeggutor, Alolan Exeggutor, Misdreavus, Gligar, and Mawile
-** Level 3: Alolan Raichu, Machamp, Onix, Donphan, and Claydol
+** ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Machamp, Onix, Donphan, and Claydol
-** Level 4: Alolan Marowak, Rhydon, Tyranitar, and Absol
+** ★★★★: Alolan Marowak, Rhydon, Tyranitar, and Absol
-** Level 5: Groudon
+** ★★★★★: Groudon
 |
 * Shiny Diglett
@@ Line 828: / Line 881: @@
 ** Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander, Charizard, Jigglypuff, Psyduck, Growlithe, Cubone, Lickitung, Mr. Mime (Europe only), Flareon, Snorlax, Aipom, Snubbull, Loudred, and Ludicolo
 * Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles featuring Pokémon from Detective Pikachu
+** ★: Psyduck, Cubone, Snubbull, Lotad, and Shinx
+** ★★: Alolan Exeggutor, Lickitung, Aipom, Octillery, and Mawile
+** ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Arcanine, Machamp, Gengar, and Flareon
+** ★★★★: Charizard, Alolan Marowak, Snorlax, and Tyranitar
 |
 * Shiny Aipom
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| [https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/raidsonraidsonraids2019/ Extraordinary Raid Week]
+| May 21 - 28, 2019
+|
+* 2× Stardust and XP from raids
+* Level 1 to 4 Raid Battles rotated for the event
+** ★: Machop, Slakoth, Shinx, Bronzor
+** ★★: Misdreavus, Kirlia, Mawile, Feebas, Clamperl, Bibarel
+** ★★★: Alolan Raichu, Chansey, Scyther, Aerodactyl, Floatzel
+** ★★★★: Alolan Marowak, Dragonite, Tyranitar, Absol, Metagross
+* Raid Hour: May 22, 2019, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (local time) - increased number of raids for all levels
+* Special Raid Challenge featuring Lapras: May 25, 2019 (or May 26, 2019 in Asia-Pacific), 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
+** Players may receive free Raid Passes from Gyms up to five times during event hours
+|
+* Shiny Bronzor
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| [https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/summersnooze2019/ Summer Snooze 2019]
+| May 28 - June 3, 2019
+|
+* Drastically increased spawn rate of Snorlax, which will be asleep in the wild, to commemorate the announcement of {{g|Sleep}}.
+** All will know {{m|Yawn}} as an event-exclusive move{{tt|*|Including any Munclax evolved during this period, due to an oversight}}
+** Sleeping Snorlax have a 100% catch rate{{tt|*|A glitch causes the first two throws that hit to fail, but not count against inventory or bonuses, similar to a Mythical encounter from Special Research}}
+|
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| [https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/adventureweek2019/ Adventure Week 2019]
+| June 4 - 11, 2019
+|
+* Increased spawn rates of {{type|Rock}} Pokémon
+* Certain Pokémon obtainable from 2 km {{pkmn|Egg}}s (TBD)
+* Raid Battles featuring Rock-type Pokémon (TBD)
+* 4× Buddy Candy
+* 10× XP for spinning newly visited PokéStops
+* 50 km [[Adventure Sync]] reward: {{Stardust}}50,000 and 15 [[Rare Candy|Rare Candies]]
+|
+* Shiny Onix, Anorith, and Lileep
 |}
 ===Local events===
-{{incomplete|section}}
+{{Incomplete|section|Missing events}}
 Local events are events based on real life locations that require physical presence to attend. They also award special medals and often include event-exclusive [[Field Research|Field]] or [[Special Research]]. Some global events may also occur to tie-in with these local events.
@@ Line 847: / Line 939: @@
 | July 22, 2017
 | USA
-| Be a part of the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest. Complete challenges around the world to unlock major in-game rewards for everyone.
+| Be a part of the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest. Complete challenges around the world to unlock major in-game rewards for everyone.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/anniversary2017/ Official Chicago announcement]</ref>
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+*Launch of legendary raids
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 | Pokémon GO at Big Heritage Festival
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 | Pokémon GO PARK is available at Pikachu Outbreak hosted by The Pokémon Company.
 |
-* Global release of Shiny Pikachu
+* Global release of Shiny [[Pikachu (Pokémon)|Pikachu]]
 |- style="background:#FFF"
 | Akron - New Roo Weekend
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 | June 30-July 1, 2018
 | Germany
-| Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 Part 1
+| Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 Part 1<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/safarizonedortmund/ Official Dortmund announcement]</ref>
 |
-* Global release of Shiny Roselia
+* Global release of Shiny [[Roselia (Pokémon)|Roselia]]
 |- style="background:#FFF"
 | Pokémon GO Fest 2018 Chicago
 | July 14-15, 2018
 | USA
-| Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 Part 2
+| Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 Part 2<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemongofest2018/ Official Chicago announcement]</ref>
 |
+* Global release of Shiny [[Minun (Pokémon)|Minun]]
+* Global release of Shiny [[Plusle (Pokémon)|Plusle]]
 |- style="background:#FFF"
 | Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Yokosuka
 | August 29-September 2, 2018
 | Japan
-| Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 Part 3
+| Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 Part 3<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/es/post/safarizoneyokosuka/ Offical Yokosuka announcement]</ref>
 |
+* Global release of Shiny [[Wingull (Pokémon)|Wingull]]
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| Pokémon Festa
+| Pokémon Festa and Pokémon GO Week in Korea 2018
 | September 14-26, 2018
 | South Korea
-| For the duration of this event, Trainers all throughout South Korea will find more Pokémon appearing across the country in Pokémon GO!
+| For the duration of this event, Trainers all throughout South Korea will find more Pokémon appearing across the country in Pokémon GO!<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemonfesta2018/ Official announcement]</ref>
 |
 |- style="background:#FFF"
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 | November 1-5, 2018
 | Taiwan
-| Trainers, a Pokémon GO Safari Zone event in Tainan, Taiwan, is taking place from Thursday, November 1, to Monday, November 5, at the Tainan Metropolitan Park and the Chimei Museum!
+| Trainers, a Pokémon GO Safari Zone event in Tainan, Taiwan, is taking place from Thursday, November 1, to Monday, November 5, at the Tainan Metropolitan Park and the Chimei Museum!<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/es/post/safarizonetainan/ Official Sentosa announcement]</ref>
 |
-* Global release of Shiny Pinsir
+* Global release of Shiny [[Pinsir (Pokémon)|Pinsir]]
 |- style="background:#FFF"
 | Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Porto Alegre
 | January 25-27, 2019
 | Brazil
-| We’re excited to announce the world's first Pokémon GO Safari Zone in South America will take place along the recently revitalized Guaíba Riverbank in the beautiful city of Porto Alegre, Brazil.
+| We’re excited to announce the world's first Pokémon GO Safari Zone in South America will take place along the recently revitalized Guaíba Riverbank in the beautiful city of Porto Alegre, Brazil.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/events/safarizone/porto-alegre/ Official Poro Alegre announcement]</ref>
 |
 * Increased chance of encountering wild Psyduck
-* Global release of Shiny Psyduck
+* Global release of Shiny [[Psyduck (Pokémon)|Psyduck]]
 |- style="background:#FFF"
 | Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Sentosa
 | April 18-22, 2019
 | Singapore
+| Trainers, the first Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Southeast Asia is taking place in Sentosa, Singapore! Sentosa is known for its pristine beaches, tropical landscape, and wide range of entertainment.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/es/post/safarizone-sentosa/ Official Sentosa announcement]</ref>
 |
+* Increased spawns of Shuckle
+* Global release of Shiny [[Shuckle (Pokémon)|Shuckle]]
+* Global release of Shiny [[Lapras (Pokémon)|Lapras]]
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Pokémon GO Festa and Pokémon GO Week in Korea 2019
+| May 3-12, 2019
+| South Korea
+| The Pokémon GO Festa event was hosted in selected locations in Seoul, while the Pokémon GO Week event occured country wide at the same time.<ref>[https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/pokemonfesta2019 Official events announcement]</ref>
+|
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Chicago
+| June 13-16, 2019
+| USA
+| Explore Pokémon habitats within Chicago's iconic Grant Park with thousands of Trainers from around the world.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/events/fest/chicago/ Pokémon GO Fest 2019 - Chicago]</ref>
+|
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Dortmund
+| July 4-7, 2019
+| Germany
+| Explore Pokémon habitats within Dortmund's iconic Westfalenpark with thousands of Trainers from around the world.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/events/fest/dortmund/ Pokémon GO Fest 2019 - Dortmund]</ref>
+|
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Yokohama
+| August 6-12, 2019
+| Japan
+| There's going to be Another Pikachu Outbreak this year in the Yokohama Minato Mirai area!<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pika_event/en/ Pikachu Outbreak! 2019]</ref><p>Explore Pokémon habitats within Yokohama’s parks with thousands of Trainers from around the world.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/events/fest/yokohama/ Pokémon GO Fest 2019 - Yokohama]</ref></p>
 |
-* Increased spawns of Shuckle
-* Global release of Shiny Shuckle
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 * Bug fixes.
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| 0.133.0
+| February 1, 2019
+|
+* Bug fixes
+| 1.101.0
+| February 1, 2019
+|
+* Bug fixes
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| 0.133.1
+| February 11, 2019
+|
+* Bug fixes
+| 1.101.1
+| February 11, 2019
+|
+* Bug fixes
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| 0.135.0
+| February 17, 2019
+|
+* You can now use GO Snapshot to take photos of Pokémon in your collection
+| 1.103.0
+| February 17, 2019
+|
+* You can now use GO Snapshot to take photos of Pokémon in your collection
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| 0.135.1
+|
+|
+|
+|
+|
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| 0.137.1
+| March 7, 2019
+|
+* Bug fixes
+| 1.105.1
+| March 7, 2019
+|
+* Bug fixes
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| 0.137.2
+| March 14, 2019
+|
+* Bug fixes
+| 1.105.2
+| March 14, 2019
+|
+* Bug fixes
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| 0.139.1
+|
+|
+|
+|
+|
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| 0.139.2
+| March 29, 2019
+|
+* Trainers who are Best Friends will have a chance of becoming Lucky Friends
+* You will be able to activate stacking notification badges for the Pokémon GO app
+* Various text and bug fixes and performance updates
+| 1.107.2
+| March 29, 2019
+|
+* Trainers who are Best Friends will have a chance of becoming Lucky Friends
+* You will be able to activate stacking notification badges for the Pokémon GO app
+* Various text and bug fixes and performance updates
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| 0.139.3
+|
+|
+|
+|
+|
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| 0.141.0
+| April 23, 2019
+|
+* Bug fixes
+| 1.109.0
+| April 23, 2019
+|
+* Bug fixes
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| 0.141.1
+|
+|
+|
+|
+|
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| 0.143.0
+| May 13, 2019
+|
+* Bug fixes
+| 1.111.0
+| May 13, 2019
+|
+* Bug fixes.
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| 0.143.1
+| May 14, 2019
+|
+* Bug fixes.
+| 1.111.1
+| May 14, 2019
+|
+* Bug fixes.
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| 0.143.2
+| May 17, 2019
+|
+* Bug fixes.
+| 1.111.2
+| May 17, 2019
+|
+* Bug fixes.
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| 0.145.0
+| May 30, 2019
+|
+| 1.113.0
+|
+|
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| 0.145.1
+| June 4, 2019
+|
+* Trainers! In our last release, you discovered brand-new Lure Modules to help you catch even more Pokémon from the Sinnoh region.
+* What can you expect in this release?
+** GO Fest-related content—Are you ready for our summer events? Our first Pokémon GO Fest of the summer is coming up! Even if you won’t be joining us June 13–16 in  Chicago, there are still tons of ways to join in the fun.
+| 1.113.1
+| June 4, 2019
+|
+* Trainers! In our last release, you discovered brand-new Lure Modules to help you catch even more Pokémon from the Sinnoh region.
+* What can you expect in this release?
+** GO Fest-related content—Are you ready for our summer events? Our first Pokémon GO Fest of the summer is coming up! Even if you won’t be joining us June 13–16 in  Chicago, there are still tons of ways to join in the fun.
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| 0.146.2
+| June 10, 2019
+|
+* Same as previous version
+| 1.114.2
+| June 10, 2019
+|
+* Same as previous version
 |}
+As of version 0.145.0 a suffix has been added to the game's version number as shown in the Settings screen to indicate the store the app was acquired from:
+* -A the app was acquired on the Apple App Store.
+* -G the app was acquired on the Google Play Store.
+* -S the app was acquired on the Samsung Galaxy Store.
 ==Compatibility==
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 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 attack}}.<ref>[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]</ref> 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.
-So far, Pokémon GO has been released in all countries with access to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store, except for {{pmin|Ukraine}}, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, {{pmin|Turkey}}, {{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.
+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|Turkey}}, {{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.
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 * This is the only Pokémon game to have the word "Pokémon" spelled in Latin letters in its Japanese name.
 * Pokémon GO has been banned in Iran<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36989526 Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security' | BBC]</ref> and Mainland China<ref>[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]</ref> due to security concerns. However, some Iranians are still playing the game publicly regardless.<ref>[https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iranians-hunt-pokemon-despite-ban-071914210.html Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban | Yahoo]</ref>
-* 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 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<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]</ref> advertising the position of [[Pokémon Master]] at the company's.
 ==In other languages==
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 ==See also==
 * [[List of moves in Pokémon GO]]
-* [[List of Pokémon by base stats (Pokémon GO)]]
+* [[List of Pokémon by base stats (GO)]]
 * [[Catch rate (GO)]]
 * [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)]]

Pokémon GO Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO logo
Basic info
Platform:	iOS, Android
Category:	Real-world adventure Location-based game
Players:	1+
Connectivity:	N/A
Developer:	Niantic, Inc.
Publisher:	Niantic, Inc.
Part of:	Generation VI and VII miscellaneous
Ratings
CERO:	N/A
ESRB:	E
ACB:	PG
OFLC:	N/A
PEGI:	3
GRAC:	3
GSRR:	N/A
Release dates
Japan:	March 29, 2016 (field test) July 22, 2016 (public release)
North America:	May 25, 2016 (field test) July 6, 2016 (public release)
Australia:	April 25, 2016 (field test) July 6, 2016 (public release)
Europe:	July 13, 2016
South Korea:	January 24, 2017
Hong Kong:	July 25, 2016
Taiwan:	August 6, 2016
Websites
Japanese:	Official site (TPC) Official site (Niantic)
English:	Official site (TPCi) Official site (Niantic) Pokémon.com