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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 Samsung 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>


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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.
[[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.  
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 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===
===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.
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===
===Trainer level===
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===Teams===
===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.
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}}.
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===
===Medals===
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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 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|Kecleon}}
* {{p|Jirachi}}
* {{p|Burmy}}, {{p|Wormadam}}, and {{p|Mothim}}
* {{p|Cherubi}} and {{p|Cherrim}}
* {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}}
* {{p|Mime Jr.}}
* {{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|Rotom}}
* {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}
* {{p|Regigigas}}
* {{p|Regigigas}}
* {{p|Phione}} and {{p|Manaphy}}
* {{p|Phione}}
* {{p|Manaphy}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}
* {{p|Shaymin}}
* {{p|Shaymin}}
* {{p|Arceus}}
* {{p|Arceus}}


Most obtainable Pokémon can be found randomly in the wild, including evolved Pokémon. The exceptions are:
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* Pokémon that must be [[Buddy Pokémon|walked]] to evolve into (except from baby Pokémon)
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* {{p|Nincada}} and {{p|Spinda}} are exclusive to [[Field Research]]
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** Shedinja is exclusive to [[Field Research#Research Breakthrough|Research Breakthroughs]]
| Jul 6, 2016 || All Generation I Pokémon except [[Ditto]], [[Legendary Pokémon]] and [[Mew]] || Initial release
* {{p|Spiritomb}} is exclusive to [[Special Research]]
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* {{p|Mawile}}, {{p|Absol}}, and {{p|Shinx}} are exclusive to [[Raid Battle]]s and Eggs
| Nov 23, 2016 || {{MSP|132|Ditto}} || {{p|Ditto}} became available, appearing disguised as {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Zubat}}, or {{p|Magikarp}}. {{p|Ditto}} also became able to appear disguised as {{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Sentret}}, or {{p|Yanma}} starting February 16, 2017
** {{p|Absol}} was previously obtainable via [[Field Research]]
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* {{alo|Raichu}} and {{alo|Marowak}} are exclusive to Raid Battles
| Dec 12, 2016 || {{MSP|172|Pichu}}{{MSP|173|Cleffa}}{{MSP|174|Igglybuff}}{{MSP|175|Togepi}}{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|238|Smoochum}}{{MSP|239|Elekid}}{{MSP|240|Magby}} || Generation II [[baby Pokémon]] became available, exclusively from {{pkmn|Eggs}}
* {{p|Smeargle}} must be spawned using GO Snapshot
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| Feb 16, 2017 || {{MSP|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP|154|Meganium}}{{MSP|155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP|156|Quilava}}{{MSP|157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP|158|Totodile}}{{MSP|159|Croconaw}}{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}{{MSP|163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP|164|Noctowl}}{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}{{MSP|166|Ledian}}{{MSP|167|Spinarak}}{{MSP|168|Ariados}}{{MSP|169|Crobat}}{{MSP|170|Chinchou}}{{MSP|171|Lanturn}}{{MSP|177|Natu}}{{MSP|178|Xatu}}{{MSP|179|Mareep}}{{MSP|180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}{{MSP|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP|183|Marill}}{{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|185|Sudowoodo}}{{MSP|186|Politoed}}{{MSP|187|Hoppip}}{{MSP|188|Skiploom}}{{MSP|189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP|193|Yanma}}{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|198|Murkrow}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP|202|Wobbuffet}}{{MSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP|204|Pineco}}{{MSP|205|Forretress}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|207|Gligar}}{{MSP|208|Steelix}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|213|Shuckle}}{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP|218|Slugma}}{{MSP|219|Magcargo}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP|224|Octillery}}{{MSP|226|Mantine}}{{MSP|227|Skarmory}}{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP|230|Kingdra}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|233|Porygon2}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}}{{MSP|236|Tyrogue}}{{MSP|237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP|241|Miltank}}{{MSP|242|Blissey}}{{MSP|246|Larvitar}}{{MSP|247|Pupitar}}{{MSP|248|Tyranitar}} || Most remaining [[Generation II]] Pokémon became available, except {{p|Delibird}} and {{p|Smeargle}}. This included allowing [[Generation I]] Pokémon that have [[Generation II]] [[List of Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions|cross-generational evolutions]] to evolve into those Pokémon and {{p|Togetic}} now appearing in the wild.
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| Jul 22, 2017 || {{MSP|144|Articuno}}{{MSP|249|Lugia}} || [[Legendary Pokémon]] first available through [[Raid Battle]]s{{p|Articuno}} first available in Raid Battles from July 22 to July 31
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| Jul 31, 2017 || {{MSP|146|Moltres}} || {{p|Moltres}} first available in Raid Battles from July 31 to August 7
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| Aug 7, 2017 || {{MSP|145|Zapdos}} || {{p|Zapdos}} first available in Raid Battles from August 7 to August 14
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| Aug 14, 2017 || {{MSP|150|Mewtwo}} || The first {{p|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.
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| Aug 31, 2017 || {{MSP|243|Raikou}}{{MSP|244|Entei}}{{MSP|245|Suicune}} || {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}} became available through Raid Battles in (respectively) the Americas, Europe and Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region from August 31 to September 30. On September 30, they then migrated to the preceding region. On October 31, they migrated a final time, until their availability ended on November 30.
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| Oct 20, 2017 || {{MSP|302|Sableye}}{{MSP|353|Shuppet}}{{MSP|354|Banette}}{{MSP|355|Duskull}}{{MSP|356|Dusclops}} || The Generation III Ghost-type Pokémon became available, in conjunction with the upcoming Halloween event
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| Nov 28, 2017 || {{MSP|250|Ho-Oh}} || {{p|Ho-Oh}} became available through Raid Battles after the successful Global Catch Challenge, lasting until December 14.
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| Dec 8, 2017 || {{MSP|252|Treecko}}{{MSP|253|Grovyle}}{{MSP|254|Sceptile}}{{MSP|255|Torchic}}{{MSP|256|Combusken}}{{MSP|257|Blaziken}}{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|265|Wurmple}}{{MSP|266|Silcoon}}{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|268|Cascoon}}{{MSP|269|Dustox}}{{MSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|280|Ralts}}{{MSP|281|Kirlia}}{{MSP|282|Gardevoir}}{{MSP|285|Shroomish}}{{MSP|286|Breloom}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|296|Makuhita}}{{MSP|297|Hariyama}}{{MSP|298|Azurill}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|307|Meditite}}{{MSP|308|Medicham}}{{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}}{{MSP|312|Minun}}{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|316|Gulpin}}{{MSP|317|Swalot}}{{MSP|325|Spoink}}{{MSP|326|Grumpig}}{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}{{MSP|336|Seviper}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|360|Wynaut}} || 50 Generation III Pokémon became available.Mawile and Absol were only available through Raid Battles.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/7iijxb/the_official_50_gen_3_list/ The Official 50 Gen 3 list : TheSilphRoad]</ref>
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| Dec 15, 2017 || {{MSP|383|Groudon}} || {{p|Groudon}} became available through Raid Battles, lasting until January 15, 2018.
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| Dec 21, 2017 || {{MSP|225|Delibird}}{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|318|Carvanha}}{{MSP|319|Sharpedo}}{{MSP|320|Wailmer}}{{MSP|321|Wailord}}{{MSP|339|Barboach}}{{MSP|340|Whiscash}}{{MSP|341|Corphish}}{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}{{MSP|349|Feebas}}{{MSP|350|Milotic}}{{MSP|361|Snorunt}}{{MSP|362|Glalie}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|369|Relicanth}}{{MSP|370|Luvdisc}} || 20 additional Generation III Pokémon became available. The following families were introduced: {{p|Lotad}}, {{p|Carvanha}}, {{p|Wailmer}}, {{p|Barboach}}, {{p|Corphish}}, {{p|Feebas}}, {{p|Snorunt}}, {{p|Spheal}}, {{p|Relicanth}}, and {{p|Luvdisc}}.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/7lh0hz/generation_3_pokemon_release_status_wild_nest/ Generation 3 pokemon release status (wild, nest,...) : TheSilphRoad]</ref>{{p|Delibird}} became available exclusively during the Holiday event.
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| Jan 12, 2018 || {{MSP|382|Kyogre}} || {{p|Kyogre}} became available through Raid Battles, lasting until February 15, 2018.
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| Jan 23, 2018 || {{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|299|Nosepass}}{{MSP|304|Aron}}{{MSP|305|Lairon}}{{MSP|306|Aggron}}{{MSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|328|Trapinch}}{{MSP|329|Vibrava}}{{MSP|330|Flygon}}{{MSP|331|Cacnea}}{{MSP|332|Cacturne}}{{MSP|337|Lunatone}}{{MSP|338|Solrock}}{{MSP|343|Baltoy}}{{MSP|344|Claydol}}{{MSP|345|Lileep}}{{MSP|346|Cradily}}{{MSP|347|Anorith}}{{MSP|348|Armaldo}} || 23 additional Generation III Pokémon became available. The following families were introduced: {{p|Whismur}}, {{p|Nosepass}}, {{p|Aron}}, {{p|Numel}}, {{p|Torkoal}}, {{p|Trapinch}}, {{p|Cacnea}}, {{p|Lunatone}}, {{p|Solrock}}, {{p|Baltoy}}, {{p|Lileep}}, and {{p|Anorith}}.
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| Feb 9, 2018 || {{MSP|276|Taillow}}{{MSP|277|Swellow}}{{MSP|278|Wingull}}{{MSP|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}{{MSP|314|Illumise}}{{MSP|333|Swablu}}{{MSP|334|Altaria}}{{MSP|351|Castform}}{{MSP|351H|Castform}}{{MSP|351R|Castform}}{{MSP|351S|Castform}}{{MSP|357|Tropius}}{{MSP|358|Chimecho}}{{MSP|371|Bagon}}{{MSP|372|Shelgon}}{{MSP|373|Salamence}}{{MSP|374|Beldum}}{{MSP|375|Metang}}{{MSP|376|Metagross}}{{MSP|384|Rayquaza}} || 19 additional Generation III Pokémon are released. The following families were introduced: {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Surskit}}, {{p|Volbeat}}, {{p|Illumise}}, {{p|Swablu}}, {{p|Castform}}, {{p|Tropius}}, {{p|Chimecho}}, {{p|Bagon}}, and {{p|Beldum}}.
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| Mar 27, 2018 || {{MSP|151|Mew}} || {{p|Mew}} became available through the [[Special Research]] mode that was activated alongside [[Field Research]] on the same day.
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| Apr 2, 2018 || {{MSP|380|Latias}}{{MSP|381|Latios}} || {{p|Latias}} and {{p|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.
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| May 30, 2018 || {{MSP|103A|Exeggutor}} || {{alo|Exeggutor}} became available.
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| Jun 21, 2018 || {{MSP|019A|Rattata}}{{MSP|020A|Raticate}}{{MSP|027A|Sandshrew}}{{MSP|028A|Sandslash}}{{MSP|037A|Vulpix}}{{MSP|038A|Ninetales}}{{MSP|052A|Meowth}}{{MSP|053A|Persian}}{{MSP|088A|Grimer}}{{MSP|089A|Muk}}{{MSP|379|Registeel}} || {{alo|Rattata}}, {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Grimer}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, and {{p|Sandshrew}} lines became available through special 7km Eggs obtained via Gifts. Alolan {{p|Rattata}} and {{p|Raticate}} became catchable in the wild on June 23.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/8t7plx/alolan_rattata_appearing_on_my_sightings/ Alolan Rattata appearing on my sightings! : TheSilphRoad]</ref>
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| Jul 14, 2018 || {{MSP|050A|Diglett}}{{MSP|051A|Dugtrio}}{{MSP|074A|Geodude}}{{MSP|075A|Graveler}}{{MSP|076A|Golem}} || {{alo|Geodude}} and {{p|Diglett}} were made temporarily available to catch in the wild. Starting on July 19, they became exclusive to 7km Eggs.
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| Jul 19, 2018 || {{MSP|026A|Raichu}}{{MSP|105A|Marowak}}{{MSP|378|Regice}} || [[Regional variant|Alolan]] {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Marowak}} became available through [[Raid Battle]]s.
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| Aug 1, 2018 || {{MSP|327|Spinda}} || {{p|Spinda}} became available through [[Field Research]].
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| Aug 20, 2018 || {{MSP|251|Celebi}} || {{p|Celebi}} became available through [[Special Research]].<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/98wwsn/celebi_quest_is_live/ Celebi Quest is Live : TheSilphRoad]</ref>
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| Sep 13, 2018 || {{MSP|377|Regirock}} ||
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| Sep 15, 2018 || {{MSP|201|Unown}} ||
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| Sep 21, 2018 || {{MSP|386|Deoxys}} || {{p|Deoxys}} became available through EX Raid Battles, replacing Mewtwo.
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| Oct 16, 2018 || {{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}}{{MSP|390|Chimchar}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}{{MSP|396|Starly}}{{MSP|397|Staravia}}{{MSP|398|Staraptor}}{{MSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP|401|Kricketot}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}}{{MSP|403|Shinx}}{{MSP|404|Luxio}}{{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|441|Chatot}}{{MSP|447|Riolu}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|455|Carnivine}} || 26 [[Generation IV]] Pokémon became available. The following families were introduced: {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, {{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Kricketot}}, {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Pachirisu}}, {{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Chatot}}, {{p|Riolu}}, and {{p|Carnivine}}.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/9osjy5/updated_list_of_26_available_gen_iv_pokémon/ : TheSilphRoad]</ref>
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| Oct 23, 2018 || {{MSP|425|Drifloon}}{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}{{MSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP|442|Spiritomb}}{{MSP|487|Giratina}} || 6 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. The following families were introduced: {{p|Drifloon}}, {{p|Stunky}}, {{p|Spiritomb}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. Spiritomb can be obtained in a [[Special Research]], while Giratina is available in raids from October 23 until November 20.
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| Nov 1, 2018 || {{MSP|290|Nincada}}{{MSP|291|Ninjask}}{{MSP|292|Shedinja}} || Nincada is exclusive through [[Field Research]], and Shedinja through [[Field Research#Research Breakthrough|Research Breakthrough]].
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| Nov 6, 2018 || {{MSP|406|Budew}}{{MSP|418|Buizel}}{{MSP|419|Floatzel}} ||
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| Nov 14, 2018 || {{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|429|Mismagius}}{{MSP|430|Honchkrow}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP|466|Electivire}}{{MSP|467|Magmortar}}{{MSP|468|Togekiss}}{{MSP|472|Gliscor}}{{MSP|474|Porygon-Z}}{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP|808|Meltan}}{{MSP|809|Melmetal}} || 11 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available: {{p|Roserade}}, {{p|Mismagius}}, {{p|Honchkrow}}, {{p|Weavile}}, {{p|Rhyperior}}, {{p|Electivire}}, {{p|Magmortar}}, {{p|Togekiss}}, {{p|Gliscor}}, {{p|Porygon-Z}}, and {{p|Dusknoir}}. All are the evolved forms of earlier generation Pokémon, and require a [[Sinnoh Stone]] to be obtained. {{p|Meltan}} is also made available via the [[Mystery Box]], and can evolve into {{p|Melmetal}} with {{candy|Meltan}}400.
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| Nov 20, 2018 || {{MSP|488|Cresselia}} || {{p|Cresselia}} became available in raids until December 18.
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| Dec 18, 2018 || {{MSP|386A|Deoxys}}{{MSP|433|Chingling}}{{MSP|436|Bronzor}}{{MSP|437|Bronzong}}{{MSP|446|Munchlax}}{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}{{MSP|453|Croagunk}}{{MSP|454|Toxicroak}}<b>{{MSP|456|Finneon}}{{MSP|457|Lumineon}}{{MSP|458|Mantyke}}{{MSP|459|Snover}}{{MSP|460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP|485|Heatran}} || 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. The {{p|Bronzor}}, {{p|Skorupi}}, {{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Finneon}} and {{p|Snover}} lines were released to the wild, {{p|Chingling}}, {{p|Munchlax}}, and {{p|Mantyke}} became available in 7km eggs, and {{p|Heatran}} became available in raids until January 15, 2019.
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| Jan 30, 2019 || {{MSP|484|Palkia}} || {{p|Palkia}} became available in raids until February 28.
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| Feb 1, 2019 || {{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}{{MSP|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP|415|Combee}}{{MSP|416|Vespiquen}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|438|Bonsly}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP|475|Gallade}}{{MSP|478|Froslass}} || 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. The {{p|Cranidos}}, {{p|Shieldon}}, {{p|Combee}} and {{p|Glameow}} lines became available. {{p|Ambipom}}, {{p|Lickilicky}}, {{p|Tangrowth}}, {{p|Yanmega}}, {{p|Gallade}} and {{p|Froslass}} are the evolved forms of earlier generation Pokémon, and require a [[Sinnoh Stone]] to be obtained.
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| Feb 13, 2019 || {{MSP|440|Happiny}} || {{p|Happiny}} became available through 7 km eggs, in conjunction with the Valentine's Day 2019 event.
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| Feb 15, 2019 || {{MSP|473|Mamoswine}} || {{p|Mamoswine}} became available as part of the {{p|Swinub}} [[Community Day]] by evolving {{p|Piloswine}} with a [[Sinnoh Stone]].
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| Feb 23, 2019 || {{MSP|366|Clamperl}}{{MSP|367|Huntail}}{{MSP|368|Gorebyss}} || The {{p|Clamperl}} line became available through Limited Research and later in the wild.
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| Feb 25, 2019 || {{MSP|235|Smeargle}} || {{p|Smeargle}} became available through using the AR Camera.
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| Mar 1, 2019 || {{MSP|483|Dialga}} || {{p|Dialga}} became available in raids until March 28.
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| Mar 25, 2019 || {{MSP|386D|Deoxys}} ||
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| Apr 2, 2019 || {{MSP|487O|Giratina}} ||
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| Apr 29, 2019 || {{MSP|422|Shellos}}{{MSP|422E|Shellos}}{{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|423E|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|480|Uxie}}{{MSP|481|Mesprit}}{{MSP|482|Azelf}} || {{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.
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| May 17, 2019 || {{MSP|412|Burmy}}{{MSP|412G|Burmy}}{{MSP|412S|Burmy}}{{MSP|413|Wormadam}}{{MSP|413G|Wormadam}}{{MSP|413S|Wormadam}}{{MSP|414|Mothim}}{{MSP|420|Cherubi}}{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP|421S|Cherrim}}{{MSP|443|Gible}}{{MSP|444|Gabite}}{{MSP|445|Garchomp}}{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|462|Magnezone}}{{MSP|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP|476|Probopass}} || 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.
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| Jun 13, 2019 || {{MSP|385|Jirachi}} ||
|}


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.
====Region-exclusive Pokémon====
* November 23, 2016: {{p|Ditto}} became available, appearing disguised as {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Zubat}}, or {{p|Magikarp}}.
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 [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1KjoIIZLc42Vhtq750dcJbhPLePlTTmwB this].  
* December 12, 2016: Generation II [[baby Pokémon]] became available, exclusively from {{pkmn|Eggs}} (specifically: {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Cleffa}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Togepi}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, {{p|Elekid}}, and {{p|Magby}}). {{p|Togetic}} also became available by consequence by evolving Togepi.
* February 16, 2017: Most remaining [[Generation II]] Pokémon became available, excepting only {{p|Delibird}} and {{p|Smeargle}}. This included allowing [[Generation I]] Pokémon that have [[Generation II]] [[List of Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions|cross-generational evolutions]] to evolve into those Pokémon and {{p|Togetic}} now appearing in the wild. {{p|Ditto}} also became able to appear disguised as {{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Sentret}}, or {{p|Yanma}}.
* July 22, 2017: [[Legendary Pokémon]] began to become available through [[Raid Battle]]s. {{p|Lugia}} was introduced immediately. {{p|Articuno}} was available from July 22 to July 31, {{p|Moltres}} from July 31 to August 7, and {{p|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 {{p|Pikachu}}.
* August 14, 2017: The first {{p|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: {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}} became available through Raid Battles in (respectively) the Americas, Europe and Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region from August 31 to September 30. On September 30, they then migrated to the preceding region. On October 31, they migrated a final time, until their availability ended on November 30.
* October 20, 2017: The Generation III Ghost-type Pokémon {{p|Sableye}}, {{p|Shuppet}}, {{p|Banette}}, {{p|Duskull}}, and {{p|Dusclops}} became available.
* November 28, 2017: {{p|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 {{p|Azurill}} and {{p|Wynaut}} as well as the following families: {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Zigzagoon}}, {{p|Wurmple}}, {{p|Seedot}}, {{p|Ralts}}, {{p|Shroomish}}, {{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Skitty}}, {{p|Mawile}}, {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}}, {{p|Roselia}}, {{p|Gulpin}}, {{p|Spoink}}, {{p|Zangoose}}, {{p|Seviper}}, and {{p|Absol}}. Mawile and Absol were only available through Raid Battles.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/7iijxb/the_official_50_gen_3_list/ The Official 50 Gen 3 list : TheSilphRoad]</ref>
* December 15, 2017: {{p|Groudon}} became available through Raid Battles, lasting until January 15, 2018. {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|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 {{p|Delibird}} became available. The following families were introduced: {{p|Lotad}}, {{p|Carvanha}}, {{p|Wailmer}}, {{p|Barboach}}, {{p|Corphish}}, {{p|Feebas}}, {{p|Snorunt}}, {{p|Spheal}}, {{p|Relicanth}}, and {{p|Luvdisc}}.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/7lh0hz/generation_3_pokemon_release_status_wild_nest/ Generation 3 pokemon release status (wild, nest,...) : TheSilphRoad]</ref>
* January 23, 2018: 23 additional Generation III Pokémon became available. The following families were introduced: {{p|Whismur}}, {{p|Nosepass}}, {{p|Aron}}, {{p|Numel}}, {{p|Torkoal}}, {{p|Trapinch}}, {{p|Cacnea}}, {{p|Lunatone}}, {{p|Solrock}}, {{p|Baltoy}}, {{p|Lileep}}, and {{p|Anorith}}.
* February 9, 2018: 19 additional Generation III Pokémon are released. The following families were introduced: {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Surskit}}, {{p|Volbeat}}, {{p|Illumise}}, {{p|Swablu}}, {{p|Castform}}, {{p|Tropius}}, {{p|Chimecho}}, {{p|Bagon}}, and {{p|Beldum}}.
* March 30, 2018: {{p|Mew}} became available through the [[Special Research]] mode that was activated alongside [[Field Research]] on the same day.
* April 2, 2018: {{p|Latias}} and {{p|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: [[Regional variant|Alolan]] {{p|Exeggutor}} became available.
* June 21, 2018: [[Regional variant|Alolan]] versions of the {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Grimer}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, and {{p|Sandshrew}} lines became available through special 7km Eggs obtained via Gifts. Alolan {{p|Rattata}} and {{p|Raticate}} became catchable in the wild on June 23.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/8t7plx/alolan_rattata_appearing_on_my_sightings/ Alolan Rattata appearing on my sightings! : TheSilphRoad]</ref>
* July 14, 2018: [[Regional variant|Alolan]] {{p|Geodude}} and {{p|Diglett}} were made temporarily available to catch in the wild. Starting on July 19, they became exclusive to 7km Eggs.
* July 19, 2018: [[Regional variant|Alolan]] {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Marowak}} became available through [[Raid Battle]]s.
* August 1, 2018: {{p|Spinda}} became available through [[Field Research]].
* August 20, 2018: {{p|Celebi}} became available through [[Special Research]].<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/98wwsn/celebi_quest_is_live/ Celebi Quest is Live : TheSilphRoad]</ref>
* September 21, 2018: {{p|Deoxys}} became available through EX Raid Battles, replacing Mewtwo.
* October 16, 2018: 26 [[Generation IV]] Pokémon became available. The following families were introduced: {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, {{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Kricketot}}, {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Pachirisu}}, {{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Chatot}}, {{p|Riolu}}, and {{p|Carnivine}}.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/9osjy5/updated_list_of_26_available_gen_iv_pokémon/ : TheSilphRoad]</ref>
* October 23, 2018: 6 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. The following families were introduced: {{p|Drifloon}}, {{p|Stunky}}, {{p|Spiritomb}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. Spiritomb can be obtained in a [[Special Research]], while Giratina is available in raids from October 23 until November 20.
* November 1, 2018: {{p|Nincada}}, {{p|Ninjask}}, and {{p|Shedinja}} became available. Nincada is exclusive through [[Field Research]], and Shedinja through [[Field Research#Research Breakthrough|Research Breakthrough]].
* November 6, 2018: {{p|Buizel}}, {{p|Floatzel}}, and {{p|Budew}} became available.
* November 14, 2018: 11 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available: {{p|Roserade}}, {{p|Mismagius}}, {{p|Honchkrow}}, {{p|Weavile}}, {{p|Rhyperior}}, {{p|Electivire}}, {{p|Magmortar}}, {{p|Togekiss}}, {{p|Gliscor}}, {{p|Porygon-Z}}, and {{p|Dusknoir}}. All are the evolved forms of earlier generation Pokémon, and require a [[Sinnoh Stone]] to be obtained. {{p|Meltan}} is also made available via the [[Mystery Box]], and can evolve into {{p|Melmetal}} with 400 Candy.
* November 20, 2018: {{p|Cresselia}} became available in raids until December 18.
* December 18, 2018: 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. The {{p|Bronzor}}, {{p|Skorupi}}, {{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Finneon}} and {{p|Snover}} lines were released to the wild, {{p|Chingling}}, {{p|Munchlax}}, and {{p|Mantyke}} became available in 7km eggs, and {{p|Heatran}} became available in raids until January 15, 2019.
* January 30, 2019: {{p|Palkia}} became available in raids until February 28.
* February 1, 2019: 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. The {{p|Cranidos}}, {{p|Shieldon}}, {{p|Combee}} and {{p|Glameow}} lines became available. {{p|Ambipom}}, {{p|Lickilicky}}, {{p|Tangrowth}}, {{p|Yanmega}}, {{p|Gallade}} and {{p|Froslass}} are the evolved forms of earlier generation Pokémon, and require a [[Sinnoh Stone]] to be obtained.
* February 13, 2019: {{p|Happiny}} became available through 7km eggs.
* February 16, 2019: {{p|Mamoswine}} became available as part of the {{p|Swinub}} [[Community Day]] by evolving {{p|Piloswine}} with a [[Sinnoh Stone]].
* February 23, 2019: The {{p|Clamperl}} line became available through Limited Research.
* February 25, 2019: {{p|Smeargle}} became available through using the AR Camera.
* March 1, 2019: {{p|Dialga}} became available in raids until March 28.


====Region-exclusive Pokémon====
The following list has been divided based on the type of regional exclusivity.
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 [https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/7nug8k/updated_for_gen_iii_the_most_zoominable_regional/ this one on Reddit].


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|+ '''{{tt|Disjoint Regions|No two species listed can spawn in the same region}}'''
! colspan="2" style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon  
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| [[File:GO083.png|60px]] || {{p|Farfetch'd}} || East Asia
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|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Farfetch'd}} || [[File:GO083.png|60px]] || East Asia
| [[File:GO115.png|60px]] || {{p|Kangaskhan}} || Australia and Papa New Guinea
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Kangaskhan}} || [[File:GO115.png|60px]] || Australia
| [[File:GO122.png|60px]] || {{p|Mr. Mime}} || Europe
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Mr. Mime}} || [[File:GO122.png|60px]] || Europe
| [[File:GO128.png|60px]] || {{p|Tauros}} || United States, southern Canada, and parts of northern Mexico {{tt|*|Between 29° and 52° N}}
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Tauros}} || [[File:GO128.png|60px]] || United States and southern Canada
| [[File:GO214.png|60px]] || {{p|Heracross}} || Mexico, Central and South America{{tt|*|South of 29° N}}
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Heracross}} || [[File:GO214.png|60px]] || Central and South America
| [[File:GO324.png|60px]] || {{p|Torkoal}} || West, Central, and South Asia
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Corsola}} || [[File:GO222.png|60px]] || Tropics<br><small>(within ~50 kilometers of coasts between {{wp|latitude|31° N and 26° S}}, except in the Atlantic Ocean where the southern reach is 5° S)</small>
| [[File:GO357.png|60px]] || {{p|Tropius}} || Africa and Middle East
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Volbeat}} || [[File:GO313.png|60px]] || Europe, Asia, and Australia
| [[File:GO369.png|60px]] || {{p|Relicanth}} || Certain islands east of Australia{{tt|*|including New Zealand, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and others to the east}}
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Illumise}} || [[File:GO314.png|60px]] || Americas, Africa, and Middle East (east of {{wp|Persian Gulf}})
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:GO417.png|60px]] || {{p|Pachirisu}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Alaska, Canada, and Asian Russia{{tt|*|North of 52° N}}
|}
 
{| class="roundy collapsible" style="display:inline-table; background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:300px"
|+ '''Special Regions'''
|- style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" colspan=2 | Pokémon
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Region
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Torkoal}} || [[File:GO324.png|60px]] || Southwestern Asia
| [[File:GO222.png|60px]] || {{p|Corsola}} || Tropics{{tt|*|within ~50 kilometers of coasts between 31° N and 26° S, except in the Atlantic Ocean where the southern reach is 5° S}}
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Lunatone}} || [[File:GO337.png|60px]] || Europe, Asia, and Australasia<br><small>(Switched with Solrock on Jun. 21, 2018)</small>
| [[File:GO441.png|60px]] || {{p|Chatot}} || Southern Hemisphere
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Solrock}} || [[File:GO338.png|60px]] || Americas, Africa, and Middle East (east of {{wp|Persian Gulf}})<br><small>(Switched with Lunatone on Jun. 21, 2018)</small>
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:GO455.png|60px]] || {{p|Carnivine}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  Southeastern United States and the northern Bahamas
|}
 
{| class="roundy collapsible" style="display:inline-table; background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:300px"
|+ '''Rotational Regions'''
|- style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" colspan=2 | Pokémon
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Region
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Zangoose}} || [[File:GO335.png|60px]] || Europe, Asia, and Australasia<br><small>(Switched with Seviper on Jan. 5, 2018)</small>
| [[File:GO313.png|60px]] || {{p|Volbeat}} || rowspan=3 | Europe and Asia-Pacific
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Seviper}} || [[File:GO336.png|60px]] || Americas, Africa, and Middle East (east of {{wp|Persian Gulf}})<br><small>(Switched with Zangoose on Jan. 5, 2018)</small>
| [[File:GO337.png|60px]] || {{p|Lunatone}}{{tt|*|Switched with Solrock on Jun. 21, 2018 and reverted back on March 19, 2019}}
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Tropius}} || [[File:GO357.png|60px]] || Africa and Middle East (east of {{wp|Persian Gulf}})
| [[File:GO335.png|60px]] || {{p|Zangoose}}{{tt|*|Switched with Seviper on Jan. 5, 2018}}
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Relicanth}} || [[File:GO369.png|60px]] || Certain islands east of Australia<br><small>(including New Zealand, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and others to the east)</small>
| [[File:GO314.png|60px]] || {{p|Illumise}} || rowspan=3 style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Americas, Africa, and Middle East
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Pachirisu}} || [[File:GO417.png|60px]] || Alaska, Canada, and Russia
| [[File:GO338.png|60px]] || {{p|Solrock}}{{tt|*|Switched with Lunatone on Jun. 21, 2018 and reverted back on March 19, 2019}}
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Chatot}} || [[File:GO441.png|60px]] || {{wp|Southern Hemisphere}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:GO336.png|60px]] || {{p|Seviper}}{{tt|*|Switched with Zangoose on Jan. 5, 2018}}  
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}} | {{p|Carnivine}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:GO455.png|60px]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Southeastern United States and the Bahamas
|}
|}


====Legendary Pokémon====
{| class="roundy collapsible" style="display:inline-table; background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:300px"
[[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.
|+ '''Shellos Family'''
 
|- style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff"
{| class="roundy expandable" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:auto"
! colspan=2 style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Region
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO422.png|60px]] || {{p|Shellos}}<br>(West Sea) || rowspan=2 | Western Hemisphere
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO423.png|60px]] || {{p|Gastrodon}}<br>(West Sea)
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO422E.png|60px]] || {{p|Shellos}}<br>(East Sea) || style="{{roundybr|5px}}" rowspan=2 | Eastern Hemisphere
|- style=background:#fff
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:GO423E.png|60px]] || {{p|Gastrodon}}<br>(East Sea)
|}
 
{| class="roundy collapsible" style="display:inline-table; background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:300px"
|+ '''Lake Guardians'''
|- style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" colspan=2 | Pokémon
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Region
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO480.png|60px]] || {{p|Uxie}} || Asia-Pacific
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO481.png|60px]] || {{p|Mesprit}} || Europe, Middle East, and Africa
|- style=background:#fff
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:GO482.png|60px]]
| {{p|Azelf}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Americas and Greenland
|}{{-}}
 
====Legendary and Mythical Pokémon====
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}}<br>(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.
 
{| class="roundy expandable" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:auto"
|- style="color:#fff"
|- style="color:#fff"
! colspan="2" style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon  
! colspan="2" style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon  
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| {{p|Moltres}} || [[File:GO146.png|60px]] || Jul. 31, 2017 - Aug. 7, 2017<br>Sep. 8, 2018<br>Sep. 13 - Sep. 20, 2018 || April 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Feb. 2019
| {{p|Moltres}} || [[File:GO146.png|60px]] || Jul. 31, 2017 - Aug. 7, 2017<br>Sep. 8, 2018<br>Sep. 13 - Sep. 20, 2018 || April 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Feb. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Mewtwo}} || [[File:GO150.png|60px]] || Sep. 20 - Oct. 23, 2018 ||
| {{p|Mewtwo}} || [[File:GO150.png|60px]] || Sep. 20 - Oct. 23, 2018<br>Jul. 10 - Jul. 31, 2019 ''(Armored)'' ||
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Raikou}} || [[File:GO243.png|60px]] || Sep. 1, 2017 - Nov. 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotating with Entei and Suicune on Sep. 30 and Oct. 31}} || Aug. 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Present
| {{p|Raikou}} || [[File:GO243.png|60px]] || Sep. 1, 2017 - Nov. 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotating with Entei and Suicune on Sep. 30 and Oct. 31}} || Aug. 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Apr. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Entei}} || [[File:GO244.png|60px]] || Sep. 1, 2017 - Nov. 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotating with Raikou and Suicune on Sep. 30 and Oct. 31}} || Sep. 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Present
| {{p|Entei}} || [[File:GO244.png|60px]] || Sep. 1, 2017 - Nov. 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotating with Raikou and Suicune on Sep. 30 and Oct. 31}} || Sep. 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Apr. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Suicune}} || [[File:GO245.png|60px]] || Sep. 1, 2017 - Nov. 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotating with Raikou and Entei on Sep. 30 and Oct. 31}} || Oct. 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Present
| {{p|Suicune}} || [[File:GO245.png|60px]] || Sep. 1, 2017 - Nov. 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotating with Raikou and Entei on Sep. 30 and Oct. 31}} || Oct. 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Apr. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Lugia}} || [[File:GO249.png|60px]] || Jul. 22 - Jul. 24, 2017<br>Mar. 16 - Apr. 2, 2018<br>Jul. 14 - Jul. 15, 2018<br>Dec. 14 - Dec. 17, 2018 || Jan. 2019 - Present
| {{p|Lugia}} || [[File:GO249.png|60px]] || Jul. 22 - Jul. 24, 2017<br>Mar. 16 - Apr. 2, 2018<br>Jul. 14 - Jul. 15, 2018<br>Dec. 14 - Dec. 17, 2018 || Jan. - Jun. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Ho-Oh}} || [[File:GO250.png|60px]] || Nov. 27 - Dec. 14, 2017<br>May 19 - Jun. 7, 2018<br>Aug. 24 - Aug. 27, 2018<br>Dec. 14 - Dec. 17, 2018 || Jan. 2019 - Present
| {{p|Ho-Oh}} || [[File:GO250.png|60px]] || Nov. 27 - Dec. 14, 2017<br>May 19 - Jun. 7, 2018<br>Aug. 24 - Aug. 27, 2018<br>Dec. 14 - Dec. 17, 2018 || Jan. - Jun. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Regirock}} || [[File:GO377.png|60px]] || Sep. 13, 2018 - Sep. 30, 2018 || March 2019 - Present
| {{p|Regirock}} || [[File:GO377.png|60px]] || Sep. 13, 2018 - Sep. 30, 2018 || Mar. - Apr. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Regice}} || [[File:GO378.png|60px]] || Jul. 19 - Aug. 16, 2018 || March 2019 - Present
| {{p|Regice}} || [[File:GO378.png|60px]] || Jul. 19 - Aug. 16, 2018 || Mar. - Apr. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Registeel}} || [[File:GO379.png|60px]] || Jun. 21 - Jul. 19, 2018 || March 2019 - Present
| {{p|Registeel}} || [[File:GO379.png|60px]] || Jun. 21 - Jul. 19, 2018 || Mar. - Apr. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Latias}} || [[File:GO380.png|60px]] || Apr. 2 - Jun. 7, 2018<br>Feb. 22 - Mar. 1, 2019 ||
| {{p|Latias}} || [[File:GO380.png|60px]] || Apr. 2 - Jun. 7, 2018<br>Feb. 22 - Mar. 1, 2019 || May - Aug. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Latios}} || [[File:GO381.png|60px]] || Apr. 2 - Jun. 7, 2018<br>Apr. 15 - Apr. 22, 2019 ||
| {{p|Latios}} || [[File:GO381.png|60px]] || Apr. 2 - Jun. 7, 2018<br>Apr. 15 - Apr. 22, 2019 || May - Aug. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
|- 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 || Jul. - Aug. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
|- 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 ||
| {{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 || Jul. - Aug. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Rayquaza}} || [[File:GO384.png|60px]] || Jan. 12 - Mar. 16, 2018<br>Mar. 15 - Mar. 18, 2019 ||
| {{p|Rayquaza}} || [[File:GO384.png|60px]] || Jan. 12 - Mar. 16, 2018<br>Mar. 15 - Mar. 18, 2019 ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Uxie}} || [[File:GO480.png|60px]] || May 2 - May 27, 2019{{tt|*|Asia-Pacific}} ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Mesprit}} || [[File:GO481.png|60px]] || May 2 - May 27, 2019{{tt|*|Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India}} ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Azelf}} || [[File:GO482.png|60px]] || May 2 - May 27, 2019{{tt|*|The Americas and Greenland}} ||
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Dialga}} || [[File:GO483.png|60px]] || Mar. 1 - Mar. 28, 2019 ||
| {{p|Dialga}} || [[File:GO483.png|60px]] || Mar. 1 - Mar. 28, 2019 ||
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| {{p|Heatran}} || [[File:GO485.png|60px]] || Dec. 18, 2018 - Jan. 15, 2019 ||
| {{p|Heatran}} || [[File:GO485.png|60px]] || Dec. 18, 2018 - Jan. 15, 2019 ||
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Giratina}} (Altered Forme) || [[File:GO487.png|60px]] || Oct. 23 - Nov. 20, 2018<br>Mar. 28 - Apr. 2, 2019 ||
| {{p|Giratina}}<br>(Altered Forme) || [[File:GO487.png|60px]] || Oct. 23 - Nov. 20, 2018<br>Mar. 28 - Apr. 2, 2019 ||
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Giratina}} (Origin Forme) || [[File:GO487O.png|60px]] || Apr. 2 - Apr. 29, 2019 ||
| {{p|Giratina}}<br>(Origin Forme) || [[File:GO487O.png|60px]] || Apr. 2 - Apr. 29, 2019 ||
|- style=background:#fff
|- 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"
|- style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff"
! colspan=4 | EX Raids
! colspan=4 | EX Raids
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| {{p|Mewtwo}} || [[File:GO150.png|60px]] || Aug. 14, 2017 - Sep. 20, 2018 ||
| {{p|Mewtwo}} || [[File:GO150.png|60px]] || Aug. 14, 2017 - Sep. 20, 2018 ||
|- style=background:#fff
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Deoxys}} (Normal Forme) || [[File:GO386.png|60px]] || Oct. 1, 2018 - Jan. 4, 2019 ||
| {{p|Deoxys}}<br>(Normal Forme) || [[File:GO386.png|60px]] || Oct. 1, 2018 - Jan. 4, 2019 ||
|- style="background:#fff
|- style="background:#fff
| {{p|Deoxys}} (Attack Forme) || [[File:GO386A.png|60px]] || Dec. 18, 2018 - Mar. 24, 2019 ||
| {{p|Deoxys}}<br>(Attack Forme) || [[File:GO386A.png|60px]] || Dec. 18, 2018 - Mar. 24, 2019 ||
|- style="background:#fff;
|- style="background:#fff;
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{p|Deoxys}} (Defense Forme)
| {{p|Deoxys}}<br>(Defense Forme) || [[File:GO386D.png|60px]] || Mar. 25, 2019 - Jun. 23, 2019 ||
| [[File:GO386D.png|60px]]
|- style="background:#fff;
| Mar. 25, 2019 - Present
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{p|Deoxys}}<br>(Speed Forme)
| [[File:GO386S.png|60px]]
| Jun. 28, 2019 -
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |  
|}
|}


====Special availability====
====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
''See also: [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Pokémon GO|List of Pokémon with form differences→Pokémon GO]]''
|- style=background:#fff
 
| {{alo|Raichu}} || [[File:GO026A.png|60px]]
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.
| Level 3 [[Raid Battle|raid]]
|- style=background:#fff
| {{alo|Marowak}} || [[File:GO105A.png|60px]]
| Level 4 raid
|- style=background:#fff
| {{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==
==Events==
{{Incomplete|section|Missing events}}
{{main|List of events in Pokémon GO}}
===Community Day===
{{main|Community Day}}


===Global events===
Pokémon GO features a variety of both local and global events throughout the year, which often feature increased {{pkmn2|wild}} spawns of thematic Pokémon, bonuses for certain in-game activities, and new releases of {{pkmn2|Shiny}}.


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.
==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 [[options#Pokémon GO|settings]] of the app.


==Version history==
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! style="background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! rowspan=2 style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Date
! colspan=2 | Android
! style="background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Mechanics
! colspan=3 style="{{roundytr|5px}}"| iOS
|- style="background: #{{blue color light}}; color:#fff"  
! Release date
! Changes
! App Store version
! Release date
! Changes
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| Halloween event
| 0.29.0
| October 26-November 1, 2016
| July 6, 2016
|
'''Limited time:'''
* Double candy when catching, hatching, or transfer Pokemon.
* Buddy Pokémon earns Candy four times as fast.
* Increased spawn rates for "spooky" Pokemon (Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Zubat, Golbat, Drowzee, Hypno).
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Celebration event
| November 23-30, 2016
|  
|  
'''Limited time:'''
* Initial release
* Double XP and Stardust when completing in-game actions.
| 1.0
| July 6, 2016
|
* Initial release
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Holiday event
| 0.29.1
| December 25, 2016-January 8, 2017
|
|
'''Limited time:'''
* 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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Valentine’s Day event
| February 8-15, 2017
|
|
'''Limited time:'''
| 1.0.1
* Double candy when catching, hatching, or transfer Pokemon.
| July 12, 2016
* 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.
 
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Water Festival event
| March 22-29, 2017
|
|
'''Limited time'''
* Trainers do not to have to enter their username and password repeatedly after a force log out
* Increased spawn rates for Water-type Pokémon.
* Added stability to Pokémon Trainer Club account log-in process
 
* Resolved issues causing crashes
'''New addition'''
* Fixed Google account scope
*"Magikarp Hat" clothing item for your avatar.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Eggstravaganza event
| 0.29.2
| April 13-20, 2017
| July 13, 2016
|
'''Limited time:'''
* 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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Grass event
| May 5-8, 2017
|  
|  
'''Limited time:'''
* Support added for Intel CPUs
* Increased spawn rates of Grass-type Pokémon.
* Works on devices running Android N (7.0)
* Lure modules last for 6 hours.
* Trainers do not to have to enter their username and password repeatedly after a force log out
|- style="background:#FFF"
* Increased server stability
| Adventure Week event
* Resolved many issues causing crashes
| May 18-25, 2017
* Pokémon Trainer Club login issues resolved<ref>https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/posts/927439090735983</ref>
|
| 1.0.2
'''Limited time:'''
| July 13, 2016
* Buddy Pokémon earns Candy four times as fast.
* Increased spawn rates of Rock-type Pokémon.
* Increased dropping rates of items from Poke Stops.
* All Balls 50% off in the in-game shop.
 
'''New addition:'''
* "Explorer's Hat" clothing item for your avatar.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Fire and Ice event
| June 13-21, 2017
|  
|  
'''Limited time:'''
* Fixes for Pokémon Trainer Club login
* 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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| First Anniversary event
| 0.29.3
| July 6-24, 2017
| July 20, 2016
|  
|  
'''Limited time:'''
* Minor text fixes.
* Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing Ash's hats.
| 1.0.3
* Special Anniversary Box in the in-game shop (Incubators, Max Revives, Ultra Balls, and Raid Passes)
| July 20, 2016
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Equinox event
| September 22-October 2, 2017
|  
|  
'''Limited time:'''
* Minor text fixes.
* 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)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Halloween event
| 0.31.0
| October 20-November 2, 2017
| July 30, 2016
|  
|  
'''Limited time:'''
* Avatars can now be re-customized from the Trainer profile screen
*Double candy when catching, hatching, or transfer Pokemon.
* Adjusted battle move damage values for some Pokémon{{tt|*|Actually changed in a server-side update shortly prior to this update}}
*Buddy Pokemon earns Candy twice as fast.
* Refined certain Gym animations
*Increased spawn rates for "spooky" Pokemon: Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Zubat, Golbat, Drowzee, Hypno.
* Improved memory issues
*Special boxes  in the in-game shop (Lucky Eggs, Lure Modules, all-new Super Incubators)
* Removed footprints of nearby Pokémon
*Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing a witch hat.
* Modified battle damage calculation
<!--* [[Lavender Town]]'s theme music from the core series games.-->
* Various bug fixes during wild Pokémon encounter
 
* Updated Pokémon details screen
'''New addition:'''
* Updated achievement medal images
* Ghost-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region: Sableye, Shuppet, Banette, Duskull, Dusclops.
* Fixed issues with displaying certain map features
* "Mimikyu’s Disguise Hat" clothing item for your avatar.
* Minor text fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1.1.0
| Holiday event
| July 30, 2016
| December 21, 2017-January 4, 2018
|
'''Limited time:'''
*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.
 
'''New addition:'''
* More Water and Ice-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region.
* Delibird (only for the duration of the event)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Valentine’s Day 2018 event
| February 13-16, 2018
|
'''Limited time:'''
*Increased spawn rates for Chansey and Luvdisc, which grant triple Stardust when caught.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Lunar New Year 2018 event
| February 15-17, 2018
|  
|  
'''Limited time:'''
* Avatars can be re-customized from the profile screen
*Increased spawn rates for the dog-like Pokémon: Growlithe, Eevee, Snubbull, Poochyena and Electrike, which grant triple Stardust when caught.
* Adjusted battle damage calculation and some moves' damage values{{tt|*|Move damages actually changed in a server-side update shortly prior to this update}}
* 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
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Eggstravaganza event
| 0.31.1
| March 22-April 2, 2018
|
|
| 1.1.1
| August 1, 2016
|  
|  
'''Limited time'''
* Performance improvement in Pokémon details and list screens.
*Greater variety of Pokémon hatching from 2 km Eggs.
* Correct link for app upgrade.
*More Candy when hatching.
*Double Stardust when completing in-game actions.
*Special boxes in the in-game shop (Super Incubators and Star Pieces)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| April Fools' Day event
| 0.33.0
| March 31-April 7, 2018
| August 8, 2016
|  
|  
'''Limited time'''
* Added notice to remind Trainers to not play while traveling above a certain speed; Trainers have to indicate they aren't the driver
*Increased spawn rates for Murkrow.
* Fixed bug that prevented "Nice", "Great", and "Excellent" Poké Ball throws from awarding the appropriate XP bonuses
*Pokémon icons replaced with 8-bit graphics.
* Enabled ability for Trainers to change nickname one time
|- style="background:#FFF"
* Quick Start removed from settings
| Kanto event
* Other fixes
| April 10-17, 2018
| 1.3.0
|
| August 8, 2016
'''Limited time'''
*Increased spawn rates for Pokémon originally discovered in Kanto region.
*Special Raid Battles featuring Pokémon such as Aerodactyl and Snorlax.
*Double Candy when completing in-game actions.
*Special boxes containing Raid Passes in the in-game shop.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Earth Day event
| April 23-30, 2018
|  
|  
'''Limited time'''
* Added dialog to remind Trainers to not play while traveling above a certain speed; Trainers must confirm they are not driving
*Increased spawn rates for Water, Grass and Ground-type Pokémon, which grant triple Stardust when caught.
* 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
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Battle Showdown event
| 0.33.0
| May 1-14, 2018
|
|
| 1.3.1
| August 11, 2016
|  
|  
'''Limited time'''
* Stability improvements
*Increased spawn rates for Fighting-type Pokémon.
* No text fixes
*Double XP for Gym and Raid Battles.
*Raid Battles award guaranteed 3,000 Stardust for participating, and at least 1 Rare Candy for winning.
*Double items from Badge bonus when spinning Photo Discs at Gyms.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Adventurous event
| 0.35.0
| May 24-June 5, 2018
| August 23, 2016
|  
|
'''Limited time'''
* Added Pokémon Appraisal
*Increased spawn rates for Rock-type Pokémon.
* Fixed bug that kept defeated Pokémon at 1 HP instead of fainting
*Special Field Research and Raid Battles featuring Rock-type Pokémon such as Aerodactyl.
* Minor bot fixes
*Buddy Pokémon earns Candy four times as fast.
| 1.5.0
*Bonus XP for spinning PokéStops and Gyms (up to 10 times the usual amount if spun for the first time)
| August 23, 2016
|- style="background:#FFF"
|
| Water Festival event
* Added Pokémon Appraisal
| June 7-21, 2018
* Fixed bug that kept defeated Pokémon at 1 HP instead of fainting
|  
'''Limited time'''
*Increased spawn rates for Water-type Pokémon, which grant triple Stardust when caught.
*Special Field Research, Raid Battles and 2 km Eggs featuring Water-type Pokémon.
*Return of Kyogre to Raid Battles.
*Double Candy and Stardust when hatching Eggs.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Second Anniversary event
| 0.37.0
| July 6-31, 2018
| September 13, 2016
|  
|
'''Limited time'''
* Implemented Buddy Pokémon
*Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing straw hats and sunglasses.
* Made it easier to select smaller Pokémon on the screen.
'''New addition'''
* Fixed an issue where Eggs would sometimes hatch without displaying the animation.
*"Pikachu Fan" clothing items, which can be bought after unlocking Pikachu Fan medals.
* 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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Trading event
| 0.37.1
| August 2-19, 2018
| September 16, 2016
|  
|
'''Limited time'''
* Pokémon GO Plus stability improvement
*All trades cost 25% less Stardust to complete.
* Added quick help when first connected to Pokémon GO Plus
*Bonus Candy when trading.
* Minor text fixes
*Triple XP when gaining a new Pokédex entry.
| 1.7.1
| September 16, 2016
|
* Pokémon GO Plus stability improvement
* Added quick help when first connected to Pokémon GO Plus
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Johto Festival event
| 0.39.0
| August 20-28, 2018
| September 24, 2016
|  
|
'''Limited time'''
* Capture location: The location where a Pokémon was caught will now be displayed on their information screen.
*Increased spawn rates for Pokémon originally discovered in Johto region.
* Pokémon GO Plus and Incense: Trainers can attempt to capture Pokémon they encounter from using Incense with the Pokémon GO Plus accessory.
*Special Field Research and Raid Battles featuring Pokémon originally discovered in Johto region.
* Fixed a bug that caused some users to get stuck on the loading screen, even after restarting the app.
*Special boxes in the in-game shop.
* Fixed a bug where the camera sometimes moved at slow speeds during battle.
 
* Minor bug fixes
'''New addition'''
| 1.9.0
*Celebi shirt and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Trainer clothing items for your avatar.
| September 24, 2016
|}
|
 
* Capture location: The location where a Pokémon was caught will now be displayed on their information screen.
====Local events====
* 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.
Local events are events based on real life locations that require physical presence to attend. They also award special medals.
* Fixed a bug where the camera sometimes moved at slow speeds during battle.
 
* Minor bug fixes
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! style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Date
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pokémon GO Fest Chicago
| 0.39.1
| July 22, 2017
| September 27, 2016
| USA
|
| Be a part of the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest. Complete challenges around the world to unlock major in-game rewards for everyone.
* Minor text fixes
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pokémon GO at Big Heritage Festival
| 0.41.2
| 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.
| 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
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pokémon GO at Pikachu Outbreak
| 0.41.3
| August 9-15, 2017
| October 12, 2016
| Japan
|
| Pokémon GO PARK is available at Pikachu Outbreak hosted by The Pokémon Company.
* 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
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Akron - New Roo Weekend
| 0.41.4
| August 26-27, 2017
| October 12, 2016
| 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!
* Minor fixes
| 1.11.4
| October 14, 2016
|
* Minor fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Unibail-Rodamco
| 0.43.3
| September 16, 2017
| October 24, 2016
| 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.
* Professor Willow discovered that Eggs have different patterns depending on the distance required to hatch them.
|- style="background:#FFF"
* Pokémon type icons have been added to the information screen for each Pokémon.
| Viva Calle San Jose
* Low battery indicator added for the Pokémon GO Plus.
| September 17, 2017
* Minor text fixes
| San Jose, USA
| 1.13.3
| Explore San Jose through the lens of Pokémon GO - see new neighborhoods, connect with community members, and visit significant and interesting PokéStops.
| October 24, 2016
|- style="background:#FFF"
|
| Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Unibail-Rodamco
* Professor Willow discovered that Eggs have different patterns depending on the distance required to hatch them.
| October 7 and October 14, 2017
* Pokémon type icons have been added to the information screen for each Pokémon.
| Czech Republic, Demark, Sweden, Netherlands
* Low battery indicator added for the Pokémon GO Plus.
| 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.
* Minor text fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 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!
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Tottori Sand Dunes
| 0.43.4
| November 24, 2017
| October 25, 2016
| 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.
* Minor bug fixes
| 1.13.4
| October 26, 2016
|
* Minor bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| CicLAVia
| 0.45.0
| December 12, 2017
| November 7, 2016
| USA
|
| Join us at the next CicLAvia event on 12/10, meet other Trainers, have fun, while exploring the community!
* 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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
* 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.
| Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Dortmund
* 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.
| June 30-July 1, 2018
* Minor text fixes
| Germany
| 1.15.0
| Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 Part 1
| November 7, 2016
|- style="background:#FFF"
|
| Pokémon GO Fest 2018 Chicago
* 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.
| July 14-15, 2018
* 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.
| USA
* 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.
| Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 Part 2
* Minor text fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Yokosuka
| August 29-September 2, 2018
| Japan
| Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 Part 3
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pokémon Festa
| 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!
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Taiwan
| 0.47.1
| November 1-5, 2018
| November 19, 2016
| 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!
* 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
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pokémon GO Safari Zone at Porto Alegre
| 0.49.1
| January 25-27, 2019
| December 8, 2016
| 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.
* Trainers will be able to transfer multiple Pokémon at a time to Professor Willow. To use this function, press and hold on a Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF"
* Pokémon type icons have been added to the Gym battle approach and Gym battle screen.
| Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Sentosa
* The total Candy count for your Buddy Pokémon has been added to the buddy information screen.
| April 18-22, 2019
* The total kilometers a buddy has walked has been added to the information screen of each Pokémon that has ever been your buddy.
| Singapore
* Minor text fixes.
| 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.
| 1.19.1
|}
| December 8, 2016
 
|
==Music==
* Trainers will be able to transfer multiple Pokémon at a time to Professor Willow. To use this function, press and hold on a Pokémon.
Some of the music in Pokémon GO was composed by [[Junichi Masuda]]. The music, as well as the sound effects, can be turned off in the [[options#Pokémon GO|settings]] of the app.
* 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.
==Version history==
* The total kilometers a buddy has walked has been added to the information screen of each Pokémon that has ever been your buddy.
===iOS===
* Minor text fixes.
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|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | In-game version
! style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | App Store version
! style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Release date
! style="background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Changes
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.29.0
| 0.51.0  
| 1.0
| December 20, 2016
| July 6, 2016
|
* Initial release
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 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
* The bug that caused incorrect vibration notifications has been fixed.
* Added stability to Pokémon Trainer Club account log-in process
* Day and night modes have changed to more accurately reflect the Trainer’s current time of day.
* Resolved issues causing crashes
* Minor text fixes.
* Fixed Google account scope
| 1.21.0
|- style="background:#FFF"
| December 20, 2016
| 0.29.2
|
| 1.0.2
* The bug that caused incorrect vibration notifications has been fixed.
| July 13, 2016
* Day and night modes have changed to more accurately reflect the Trainer’s current time of day.
|  
* Fixes for Pokémon Trainer Club login
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.29.3
| 1.0.3
| July 20, 2016
|
* Minor text fixes.
* Minor text fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.31.0
| 0.51.2
| 1.1.0
|
| July 30, 2016
|
|  
| 1.21.2
* Avatars can be re-customized from the profile screen
| December 22, 2016
* Adjusted battle damage calculation and some moves' damage values{{tt|*|Move damages actually changed in a server-side update shortly prior to this update}}
|
* Refined certain Gym animations
* Pokémon GO for Apple Watch
* Improved memory issues
* Minor text fixes
* 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
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.31.1
| 0.53.1
| 1.1.1
| January 18, 2017
| August 1, 2016
|
|  
* Updated Apple Watch to display Eggs obtained from PokéStops
* Performance improvement in Pokémon details and list screens.
* Changed distance tracking to better account for GPS drift
* Correct link for app upgrade.
* Minor text fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1.23.1
| 0.33.0
| January 18, 2017
| 1.3.0
|
| August 8, 2016
* Updated Apple Watch to display Eggs obtained from PokéStops
|  
* Changed distance tracking to better account for GPS drift
* 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
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| 0.33.0
| 0.53.2
| 1.3.1
| January 23, 2017
| August 11, 2016
|
|  
* Added Korean language support
* Stability improvements
| 1.23.2
* No text fixes
| January 23, 2017
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| 0.35.0
| 1.5.0
| August 23, 2016
|
|
* Added Pokémon Appraisal
* Added Korean language support
* Fixed bug that kept defeated Pokémon at 1 HP instead of fainting
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.37.0
| 0.55.0
| 1.7.0
| January 28, 2017
| September 13, 2016
|
* 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
|
|
* Implemented Buddy Pokémon
* Integrated iOS wheelchair support for use with Apple Watch.
* 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.
* Minor text fixes.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.37.1
| 0.57.2
| 1.7.1
| February 16, 2017
| September 16, 2016
|
|
* Pokémon GO Plus stability improvement
* Over 80 additional Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region can be caught.
* Added quick help when first connected to Pokémon GO Plus
* Gender-specific variations of select Pokémon can be caught.
* Minor text fixes
* Added new encounter mechanics.
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* Added Poké Ball and Berry selection carousels to the encounter screen.
| 0.39.0
* Added two new Berries.
| 1.9.0
* Added new avatar outfit and accessory options.
| September 24, 2016
* 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
|
|
* Capture location: The location where a Pokémon was caught will now be displayed on their information screen.
* Over 80 additional Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region can be caught.
* Pokémon GO Plus and Incense: Trainers can attempt to capture Pokémon they encounter from using Incense with the Pokémon GO Plus accessory.
* Gender-specific variations of select Pokémon can be caught.
* Fixed a bug that caused some users to get stuck on the loading screen, even after restarting the app.
* Added new encounter mechanics.
* Fixed a bug where the camera sometimes moved at slow speeds during battle.
* Added Poké Ball and Berry selection carousels to the encounter screen.
* Minor bug fixes
* 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.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.41.2
| 0.57.3
| 1.11.2
| February 27, 2017
| October 12, 2016
|
* Performance improvements.
| 1.27.3
| February 27, 2017
|
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* Catch Bonus: Trainers can earn a catch bonus for a Pokémon type as they catch more of a specific type.
* Performance fixes.
* 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
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.41.4
| 0.57.4
| 1.11.4
| March 5, 2017
| October 14, 2016
|
* Minor text fixes.
| 1.27.4
| March 5, 2017
|
|
* Minor fixes
* Minor text fixes.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.43.3
| 0.59.1
| 1.13.3
| March 22, 2017
| October 24, 2016
|
|
* Professor Willow discovered that Eggs have different patterns depending on the distance required to hatch them.
* The 7-day ‘First PokéStop of the Day’ streak will now award a random Evolution item.
* Pokémon type icons have been added to the information screen for each Pokémon.
* Minor text fixes.
* Low battery indicator added for the Pokémon GO Plus.
| 1.29.1
* Minor text fixes
| March 22, 2017
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| 0.43.4
| 1.13.4
| October 26, 2016
|
|
* Minor bug fixes
* The 7-day ‘First PokéStop of the Day’ streak will now award a random Evolution item.
* Minor text fixes.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.45.0
| 0.59.2
| 1.15.0
| March 30, 2017
| November 7, 2016
|
* Minor bug fixes.<ref>https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/847140011027910657</ref>
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* 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
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| 0.47.1
| 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
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| 0.49.1
| 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.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.51.0
| 0.61.0
| 1.21.0
| April 6, 2017
| December 20, 2016
|
|
* Added Traditional Chinese language support.
* The bug that caused incorrect vibration notifications has been fixed.
* Updated the Pokémon collection screen scroll bar.
* Day and night modes have changed to more accurately reflect the Trainer’s current time of day.
* 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.
* Minor text fixes.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.51.2
| 0.63.1
| 1.21.2
| May 9, 2017
| December 22, 2016
|
|
* Added Brazilian Portuguese language support.
* Pokémon GO for Apple Watch
* Tapping on a medal will now show your progress toward the next medal tier.
* Minor text fixes
| 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.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.53.1
| 0.63.4
| 1.23.1
| June 6, 2017
| January 18, 2017
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* Implement bug fixes.
* Updated Apple Watch to display Eggs obtained from PokéStops
| 1.33.4
* Changed distance tracking to better account for GPS drift
| June 6, 2017
* Minor text fixes.
|  
* Implement bug fixes.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.53.2
| 0.67.1
| 1.23.2
| June 20, 2017
| January 23, 2017
|
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* Gym features significantly updated to add the all-new motivation system.
* Added Korean language support
* 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.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.55.0
| 0.67.2
| 1.25.0
| June 30, 2017
| January 28, 2017
|
|
* Implement bug fixes.
* Integrated iOS wheelchair support for use with Apple Watch.
| 1.37.2
* Minor text fixes.
| June 30, 2017
|  
* Implement bug fixes.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.57.2
| 0.69.0
| 1.27.2
| July 18, 2017
| February 16, 2017
|  
|
* Added icons to the Pokémon information screen to indicate how the Pokémon was caught.
* Over 80 additional Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region can be caught.
* Added the ability for Trainers to spin the Photo Disc at a Gym after completing a Raid Battle.
* Gender-specific variations of select Pokémon can be caught.
* 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 new encounter mechanics.
* Added the ability for Trainers to give Berries to Pokémon defending Gyms if their motivation meter is full.
* Added Poké Ball and Berry selection carousels to the encounter screen.
* Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality.
* Added two new Berries.
* Fixed an issue where Trainers were unable to complete Raid Battles started before time expired on the map view.
* Added new avatar outfit and accessory options.
* Fixed an issue where Pokémon are not properly returned to their Trainer after defending a Gym.
* Added new night-mode map and encounter music.
* Various bug fixes.
* Added bonus Candies for catching evolved Pokémon.
| 1.39.0
* Implemented Apple Watch connection stability improvement.
| 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.
* Various bug fixes.
* Minor text fixes.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.57.3
| 0.69.1
| 1.27.3
| July 28, 2017
| February 27, 2017
|
|
* Performance fixes.
* Spark has returned to appraise Pokémon for Team Instinct Trainers.
|-
* Resolved a motivation decay bug impacting Pokémon with less than 3000 CP.
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* Resolved a bug causing Pokémon GO to freeze after consuming potions too quickly.
| 0.57.4
* Resolved a bug causing Pokémon GO to freeze after all 6 Pokémon faint during a Raid Battle.
| 1.27.4
| 1.39.1
| March 5, 2017
| July 28, 2017
|
|
* Minor text fixes.
* 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.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.59.1
| 0.73.1
| 1.29.1
| August 30, 2017
| March 22, 2017
|
|
* The 7-day ‘First PokéStop of the Day’ streak will now award a random Evolution item.
* Added the ability for Trainers to spin the Photo Disc at a Gym using the Pokémon GO Plus accessory.
* Minor text fixes.
* Added the ability to view the number of Trainers entered, and preparing, for a Raid Battle before using a Raid Pass.
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* Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality by allowing Trainers to search through their Pokémon’s moves using the @ character.
| 0.61.0
* Resolved a bug which caused the Raid Boss to always break free from the last Premier Ball.
| 1.31.0
* Resolved a bug that prevented Trainers from seeing they’d received double XP from Raid Battles when using a Lucky Egg.
| April 6, 2017
| 1.43.1
|  
| August 30, 2017
* Added Traditional Chinese language support.
|
* Updated the Pokémon collection screen scroll bar.
* 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.
* Various bug fixes.
* Minor text fixes.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.63.1
| 0.75.0
| 1.33.1
| September 12, 2017
| May 9, 2017
|
|  
*Items received from spinning Gym PokéStops and completing Raid Battles are now displayed in the Journal.
* Added Brazilian Portuguese language support.
*Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality enables Trainers to search using "Defender" and "Legendary."
* Tapping on a medal will now show your progress toward the next medal tier.
*Resolved a bug that caused Pikachu hats to disappear from the in-game model and icon.
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*Resolved a bug that caused some icons to disappear when scrolling through the Pokédex.
| 0.63.4
*Various bug fixes and performance updates.
| 1.33.4
| 1.45.0
| June 6, 2017
| September 12, 2017
|  
|
* Implement bug fixes.
*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.
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| 0.75.1
| October 3, 2017
|
*Various bug fixes.
| 1.45.1
| October 4, 2017
|
*Various bug fixes.  
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.67.1
| 0.77.1
| 1.37.1
| October 7, 2017
| June 20, 2017
|
|  
* A confirmation dialogue now appears when attempting to transfer costumed Pokémon.
* Gym features significantly updated to add the all-new motivation system.
* Costumed Pokémon can no longer be mass-transferred.
* Added new Gym Badge feature.
* Resolved a bug causing occasional network errors while battling in Gyms.
* Added in-app and push notification system for Gyms.
* Resolved a bug causing the Pokémon selected in the Raid Battle lobby to be reset after clicking the items button.
* Added Raid Battles, a new cooperative gameplay experience.
* Resolved a bug where some Curveballs weren’t registering properly.
* Added four new items available only by completing Raid Battles.
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
* Added Raids tab to Nearby screen.
| 1.47.1
* Added search functionality to Pokémon collection screen.
| October 9, 2017
* Added visual indicator to unvisited PokéStops.
|
*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.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.67.2
| 0.79.2
| 1.37.2
| October 14, 2017
| June 30, 2017
|
|  
*Bug fixes.
* Implement bug fixes.
| 1.49.2
| October 14, 2017
|
*Various bug fixes and performance updates.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.69.0
| 0.79.3
| 1.39.0
| October 16, 2017
| July 18, 2017
|
|  
*Bug fixes.
* 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.
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| 0.69.1
| 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.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.73.1
| 0.81.1
| 1.43.1
| November 1, 2017
| August 30, 2017
|
|
* Added the ability for Trainers to spin the Photo Disc at a Gym using the Pokémon GO Plus accessory.
* Resolved a bug that prevented Trainers from powering up Pokémon to their max CP.
* Added the ability to view the number of Trainers entered, and preparing, for a Raid Battle before using a Raid Pass.
* Resolved a bug that caused Trainers’ contributions to reset when rejoining a Raid Battle.
* Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality by allowing Trainers to search through their Pokémon’s moves using the @ character.
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
* Resolved a bug which caused the Raid Boss to always break free from the last Premier Ball.
| 1.51.1
* Resolved a bug that prevented Trainers from seeing they’d received double XP from Raid Battles when using a Lucky Egg.
| November 1, 2017
* Various bug fixes.
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| 0.75.0
| 1.45.0
| September 12, 2017
|
|
*Items received from spinning Gym PokéStops and completing Raid Battles are now displayed in the Journal.
*Resolved a bug that prevented Trainers from powering up Pokémon to their max CP.
*Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality enables Trainers to search using "Defender" and "Legendary."
*Resolved a bug that caused Trainers’ contributions to reset when rejoining a Raid Battle.
*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.
*Various bug fixes and performance updates.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.75.1
| 0.83.1
| 1.45.1
| November 22, 2017
| October 4, 2017
|
* Bug fixes.
| 1.53.2
| November 21, 2017
|
|
*Various bug fixes.  
* Bug fixes.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.77.1
| 0.83.3
| 1.47.1
| November 23, 2017
| October 9, 2017
|
|
*A confirmation dialogue now appears when attempting to transfer costumed Pokémon.
* Resolved a bug causing error banners to remain visible until the app is restarted.
*Costume Pokémon can no longer be mass-transferred.
* Resolved a bug that prevented Trainers from powering up Pokémon to their max CP.
*Resolved a bug causing occasional network errors while battling in Gyms.
* Improved load times when you open the app.
*Resolved a bug causing Raid battle lobbies to display the incorrect number of trainers preparing for battle.
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
*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.
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| 0.79.2
| 1.49.2
| October 14, 2017
|
*Various bug fixes and performance updates.
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| 0.81.1
| 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.
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.83.1
| 1.53.2
| November 21, 2017
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* Bug fixes.
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| 0.83.3
| 1.53.2
| 1.53.2
| November 23, 2017
| November 23, 2017
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.85.2
| 0.85.2
| 1.55.1
| December 8, 2017
| December 8, 2017
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* Increased Pokémon Storage maximum to 1,500.
* Increased Pokémon Storage maximum to 1,500.
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
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| 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.
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| 0.87.5
| 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
| 1.57.5
| December 21, 2017
| December 21, 2017
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.89.1
| 0.89.1
| January 17, 2018
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* 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
| 1.59.1
| January 17, 2018
| January 17, 2018
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| 0.91.1
| 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
| 1.61.1
| February 5, 2018
| February 5, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.91.2
| 0.91.2
| February 13, 2018
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* Bug fixes.
| 1.61.2
| 1.61.2
| February 13, 2018
| February 13, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.93.2
| 0.93.2
| 1.63.2
| March 6, 2018
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* Bug fixes
| 1.63.2
| March 6, 2018
| March 6, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.95.3
| 0.95.3
| March 16, 2018
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* 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
| 1.65.3
| March 16, 2018
| March 16, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.97.2
| 0.97.2
| March 27, 2018
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* 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
| 1.67.2
| March 27, 2018
| March 27, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.99.2
| 0.99.2
| April 14, 2018
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* 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
| 1.69.2
| April 14, 2018
| April 14, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.101.1
| 0.101.1
| April 25, 2018
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* 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
| 1.71.1
| April 25, 2018
| April 25, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.103.3
| 0.103.3
| May 16, 2018
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* Trainers can now transform Rare Candy to a specific Pokémon’s Candy in bulk.
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
| 1.73.3
| 1.73.3
| May 16, 2018
| May 16, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.103.5
| 0.103.5
| 1.73.5
| May 23, 2018
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* Bug fixes
| 1.73.5
| May 23, 2018
| May 23, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.105.0
| 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
| 1.75.0
| May 25, 2018
| May 25, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.105.1
| 0.105.1
| June 7, 2018
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* Bug fixes
| 1.75.1
| 1.75.1
| June 7, 2018
| June 7, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.107.1
| 0.107.1
| June 19, 2018
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* Added new social features that allow Trainers to add and remove [[Friends (GO)|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
| 1.77.1
| June 19, 2018
| June 19, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.109.1
| 0.109.1
| July 4, 2018
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* Bug fixes
| 1.79.1
| 1.79.1
| July 4, 2018
| July 4, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.109.2
| 0.109.2
| July 11, 2018
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* Bug fixes
| 1.79.2
| 1.79.2
| July 11, 2018
| July 11, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.111.2
| 0.111.2
| 1.81.2
| July 21, 2018
| July 21, 2018
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* Added the ability to delete unsent Gifts
* Added the ability to delete unsent Gifts
* Various bug fixes and performance updates
* Various bug fixes and performance updates
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1.81.2
| 0.111.3
| 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
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.111.3
| July 22, 2018
|
* Bug Fixes
| 1.81.3
| 1.81.3
| July 22, 2018
| July 22, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.111.4
| 0.111.4
| August 8, 2018
|
* Bug Fixes
| 1.81.4
| 1.81.4
| August 8, 2018
| August 8, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.115.2
| 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
| 1.85.2
| August 16, 2018
| August 16, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.115.5
| 0.115.5
| August 27, 2018
|
* Same as previous version
| 1.85.5
| 1.85.5
| August 27, 2018
| August 27, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.117.2
| 0.117.2
| 1.87.2
| August 29, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.87.2
| August 29, 2018
| August 29, 2018
|
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.117.3
| 0.117.3
| September 4, 2018
|
* Niantic Kids Parent Portal is now available
| 1.87.3
| 1.87.3
| September 4, 2018
| September 4, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.119.1
| 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
| 1.89.1
| September 12, 2018
| September 12, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.119.2
| 0.119.2
| September 18, 2018
|
* Same as previous version
| 1.89.2
| 1.89.2
| September 18, 2018
| September 18, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.119.3
| 0.119.3
| September 28, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.89.3
| 1.89.3
| September 28, 2018
| September 28, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.119.5
| 0.119.5
| October 4, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.89.5
| 1.89.5
| October 4, 2018
| October 4, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.123.1
| 0.123.1
| 1.91.1
| October 10, 2018
| October 10, 2018
|
|
* Pokemon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region are arriving in Pokemon GO
* Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region are arriving in Pokemon GO
* Friend Requests and Gift notifications will stack now
* Friend Requests and Gift notifications will stack now
* Pokemon GO AR+ is now available on select Android devices
* 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
* 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
* Various bug fixes and performance updates
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.123.2
| 0.123.2
| October 15, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.91.2
| 1.91.2
| October 15, 2018
| October 15, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.125.1
| 0.125.1
| October 26, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.93.1
| 1.93.1
| October 26, 2018
| October 26, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.127.1
| 0.127.1
| November 12, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.95.1
| 1.95.1
| November 12, 2018
| November 12, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.127.2
| 0.127.2
| November 14, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.95.2
| 1.95.2
| November 14, 2018
| November 14, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.129.1
| 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
| 1.97.1
| November 22, 2018
| November 22, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.129.2
| 0.129.2
| 1.97.2
| November 30, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.97.2
| November 30, 2018
| November 30, 2018
|
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.131.1
| 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
| 1.99.1
| December 7, 2018
| December 7, 2018
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* 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.
* 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.
* New hair colors and skin tones will be available for Trainer avatars.
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.131.2
| 0.131.2
| December 14, 2018
|
* Bug fixes.
| 1.99.2
| 1.99.2
| December 14, 2018
| December 14, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.131.3
| 0.131.3
| December 20, 2018
|
* Bug fixes.
| 1.99.3
| 1.99.3
| December 20, 2018
| December 20, 2018
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.131.4
| 0.131.4
| January 10, 2019
|
* Bug fixes.
| 1.99.4
| 1.99.4
| January 10, 2019
| January 10, 2019
|
|
* Bug fixes.
* Bug fixes.
|}
===Android===
{| class="roundy expandable" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Release date
! style="background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Changes
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.29.0
| 0.133.0
| July 6, 2016
| February 1, 2019
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.101.0
| February 1, 2019
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.133.1
| February 11, 2019
|  
|  
* Initial release
* 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"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.29.2
| 0.135.1
| 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<ref>https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/posts/927439090735983</ref>
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.29.3
| July 20, 2016
|  
|  
* Minor text fixes.
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.31.0
| 0.137.1
| July 30, 2016
| March 7, 2019
|  
|
* Avatars can now be re-customized from the Trainer profile screen
* Bug fixes
* Adjusted battle move damage values for some Pokémon{{tt|*|Actually changed in a server-side update shortly prior to this update}}
| 1.105.1
* Refined certain Gym animations
| March 7, 2019
* Improved memory issues
|
* Removed footprints of nearby Pokémon
* Bug fixes
* 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
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.33.0
| 0.137.2
| August 8, 2016
| March 14, 2019
|  
|  
* Added notice to remind Trainers to not play while traveling above a certain speed; Trainers have to indicate they aren't the driver
* Bug fixes
* Fixed bug that prevented "Nice", "Great", and "Excellent" Poké Ball throws from awarding the appropriate XP bonuses
| 1.105.2
* Enabled ability for Trainers to change nickname one time
| March 14, 2019
* Quick Start removed from settings
|
* Other fixes
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.35.0
| 0.139.1
| August 23, 2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
* Added Pokémon Appraisal
* Fixed bug that kept defeated Pokémon at 1 HP instead of fainting
* Minor bot fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.37.0
| 0.139.2
| September 13, 2016
| 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
|
|
* Implemented Buddy Pokémon
* Trainers who are Best Friends will have a chance of becoming Lucky Friends
* Made it easier to select smaller Pokémon on the screen.
* You will be able to activate stacking notification badges for the Pokémon GO app
* Fixed an issue where Eggs would sometimes hatch without displaying the animation.
* Various text and bug fixes and performance updates
* 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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.37.1
| 0.139.3
| September 16, 2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
* Pokémon GO Plus stability improvement
* Added quick help when first connected to Pokémon GO Plus
* Minor text fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.39.0
| 0.141.0
| September 24, 2016
| April 23, 2019
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.109.0
| April 23, 2019
|
|
* Capture location: The location where a Pokémon was caught will now be displayed on their information screen.
* Bug fixes
* 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
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.39.1
| 0.141.1
| September 27, 2016
|
|
|
|
* Minor text fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 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
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.41.4
| October 12, 2016
|
|
* Minor fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.43.3
| 0.143.0
| October 24, 2016
| May 13, 2019
|
|  
* Professor Willow discovered that Eggs have different patterns depending on the distance required to hatch them.
* Bug fixes
* Pokémon type icons have been added to the information screen for each Pokémon.
| 1.111.0
* Low battery indicator added for the Pokémon GO Plus.
| May 13, 2019
* Minor text fixes
|
* Bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.143.1
| May 14, 2019
|
* Bug fixes.
| 1.111.1
| May 14, 2019
|
* Bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.43.4
| 0.143.2
| October 25, 2016
| May 17, 2019
|
* Bug fixes.
| 1.111.2
| May 17, 2019
|
|
* Minor bug fixes
* Bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.45.0
| 0.145.0
| November 7, 2016
| May 30, 2019
|
| 1.113.0
|
|
|
* 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
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.47.1
| 0.145.1
| November 19, 2016
| June 4, 2019
|
|
* Fixed an issue where the Egg-hatching cutscene animation would sometimes be briefly visible from the map view.
* Trainers! In our last release, you discovered brand-new Lure Modules to help you catch even more Pokémon from the Sinnoh region.
* Minor text fixes
* 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"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.49.1
| 0.146.2
| December 8, 2016
| June 10, 2019
|
* Same as previous version
| 1.114.2
| June 10, 2019
|
|
* Trainers will be able to transfer multiple Pokémon at a time to Professor Willow. To use this function, press and hold on a Pokémon.
* Same as previous version
* 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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.51.0
| 0.147.1
| December 20, 2016
| June 26, 2019
|
* Trainers! What’s upcoming in Pokémon GO?
* MORE Pokémon GO Fest–related content—Earlier this month, you joined in on the first leg of Professor Willow’s Global Challenge and worked to unlock Candy rewards around the world. Keep it up!
| 1.115.1
| June 26, 2019
* Trainers! What’s upcoming in Pokémon GO?
* MORE Pokémon GO Fest–related content—Earlier this month, you joined in on the first leg of Professor Willow’s Global Challenge and worked to unlock Candy rewards around the world. Keep it up!
|
|
* 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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.53.1
| 0.149.0
| January 18, 2017
| July 15, 2019
|
* Trainers—we need your help! [[Team GO Rocket]] is invading the world of Pokémon GO!
* Here's what can you expect in this release.
** New Challenges: Take on Team GO Rocket Grunts in battle!
** Shadow Pokémon: Catch the mysterious Shadow Pokémon Team GO Rocket Grunts leave behind! Is there a way to help these Pokémon?
** New Pokémon Appraisal Tool: You can now learn even more about your Pokémon when appraising them.
** Battle Minigames: Charged Attack gameplay includes new minigames.
| 1.117.0
| July 15, 2019
|
|
* Updated Apple Watch to display Eggs obtained from PokéStops
* Trainers—we need your help! [[Team GO Rocket]] is invading the world of Pokémon GO!
* Changed distance tracking to better account for GPS drift
* Here's what can you expect in this release.
* Minor text fixes.
** New Challenges: Take on Team GO Rocket Grunts in battle!
|- style="background:#FFF"
** Shadow Pokémon: Catch the mysterious Shadow Pokémon Team GO Rocket Grunts leave behind! Is there a way to help these Pokémon?
| 0.53.2
** New Pokémon Appraisal Tool: You can now learn even more about your Pokémon when appraising them.
| January 23, 2017
** Battle Minigames: Charged Attack gameplay includes new minigames.
|
|}
* Added Korean language support
 
|- style="background:#FFF"
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:
| 0.55.0
* -A the app was acquired on the Apple App Store.
| January 28, 2017
* -G the app was acquired on the Google Play Store.
|
* -S the app was acquired on the Samsung Galaxy Store.
* Reduced the starting load time on Android devices.
 
* Resolved Android connectivity issues for the Pokémon GO Plus accessory.
==Compatibility==
* Minor text fixes.
Pokémon GO requires an internet connection ({{wp|Wi-Fi}}, {{wp|3G}} or {{wp|4G}}) and GPS/location services. According to the official support site, the game can be played on:<ref>[https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/221958248-Supported-devices Supported devices – Pokémon GO]</ref>
|- style="background:#FFF"
* Android devices: {{wp|Android Lollipop|Android 5}}+ ({{wp|Rooting (Android OS)|rooted}} devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)
| 0.57.2
* iOS devices: {{wp|iPhone 5}} and newer, {{wp|iOS 10}} and newer ({{wp|iOS jailbreaking|jailbroken}} devices are not supported)
| February 16, 2017
** {{wp|Apple Watch}} support was added on December 22, 2016.
|
** Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older as of February 28, 2018.<ref>[https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115016003208-Discontinued-support-for-certain-Apple-devices-from-2013-and-older- Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older]</ref>
* Over 80 additional Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region can be caught.
 
* Gender-specific variations of select Pokémon can be caught.
However, the game is also playable on some iOS and Android devices that are not officially supported.
* Added new encounter mechanics.
 
* Added Poké Ball and Berry selection carousels to the encounter screen.
==Connectivity==
* Added two new Berries.
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.<ref>[https://youtu.be/qqbsdqjgj-k?t=29m16s Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)]</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20160715175300/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-from-the-pokemon-go-announcement/ News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)]</ref>
* Added new avatar outfit and accessory options.
 
* Added new night-mode map and encounter music.
[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] is the first game to allow the player to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to a core series title. Only the [[Generation I|first 151]] Pokémon (including [[Regional variant|Alolan forms]]), {{p|Meltan}}, and its [[Evolution|evolved form]], {{p|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.
* Added bonus Candies for catching Evolved Pokémon.
 
* Implemented Apple Watch connection stability improvement.
==Partnerships==
* Various bug fixes.
 
* Minor text fixes.
{{incomplete|section|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 [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13.
 
Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with {{wp|Ayala Malls}}, {{wp|Puregold}}, {{wp|Robinsons Malls}}, and {{wp|SM Supermalls}}.<ref>[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/205489/globe-telecom-enhances-the-pokemon-go-experience-for-ph-gamers Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers]</ref> The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).<ref>[https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/sponsor-dropped-out-of-pokemon-go/ Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines]</ref>
 
Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack|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 {{wp|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 {{wp|Frappuccino}} blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream.
 
Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India became PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's "Happy New Year" offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017.
 
Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers.
 
==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.<ref>''Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon''</ref>
 
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.<ref name="IngressReport">[https://youtu.be/HMsM1nzWiYw?t=2m22s INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015]</ref> However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.<ref>[https://archive.is/0noAj Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)]</ref><ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/01/160108_at01.html 『Pokémon GO』のベータテストについて |ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]</ref>
 
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<ref>[https://archive.is/5731W Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)]</ref><ref>[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest/ Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.]</ref>
* Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016<ref>[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-au-nz/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.]</ref>
* United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016<ref>[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-us/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.]</ref>
 
A session at the {{wp|Game Developers Conference}} featuring the game [[n:Pokémon GO to be discussed at Game Developers Conference|was intended to be held]] by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2016, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/03/03/pokemon-go-gdc-presentation-canceled.aspx Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com]</ref>
 
==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 [[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, 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.
 
{| class="roundy expandable" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Date
! style="background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Locations
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.57.3
| style="white-space:nowrap" rowspan="2" | July 6, 2016
| February 27, 2017
| {{pmin|Australia}}, {{pmin|New Zealand}}
|
* Performance improvements.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.57.4
| {{pmin|the United States|United States}}
| March 5, 2017
|
* Minor text fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.59.1
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 13, 2016
| March 22, 2017
| {{pmin|Germany}}
|
* The 7-day ‘First PokéStop of the Day’ streak will now award a random Evolution item.
* Minor text fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.59.2
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 14, 2016
| March 30, 2017
| {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}}
|  
* Minor bug fixes.<ref>https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/847140011027910657</ref>
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.61.0
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 15, 2016
| April 6, 2017
| {{pmin|Italy}}, {{pmin|Portugal}}, {{pmin|Spain}}
|  
* Added Traditional Chinese language support.
* Updated the Pokémon collection screen scroll bar.
* Various bug fixes.
* Minor text fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.63.1
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 16, 2016
| May 9, 2017
| Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, Greenland, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Latvia, Liechtenstein, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, Malta, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland
|  
|- style="background:#FFF"
* Added Brazilian Portuguese language support.
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 17, 2016
* Tapping on a medal will now show your progress toward the next medal tier.
| {{pmin|Canada}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.63.4
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 19, 2016
| June 6, 2017
| Puerto Rico
|  
* Implement bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.67.1
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 22, 2016
| June 20, 2017
| Japan
|  
* 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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.67.2
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 24, 2016
| June 30, 2017
| {{pmin|France}}
|  
* Implement bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.69.0
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 25, 2016
| July 18, 2017
| {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}
|  
* 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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.69.1
| style="white-space:nowrap" | August 3, 2016
| July 28, 2017
| Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Bolivia}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Costa Rica}}, Dominica, {{pmin|Latin America|Dominican Republic}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|Latin America|El Salvador}}, Grenada, {{pmin|Latin America|Guatemala}}, Guyana, Haiti, {{pmin|Latin America|Honduras}}, Jamaica, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, Montserrat, {{pmin|Latin America|Nicaragua}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Paraguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, {{pmin|Latin America|Uruguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}
|
* 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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.73.1
| style="white-space:nowrap" | August 5, 2016<br>August 6, 2016
| August 30, 2017
| Aruba, Brunei, Cambodia, Curaçao, Fiji, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, Laos, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, Turks and Caicos Islands, {{pmin|Vietnam}}
|
* 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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.75.0
| style="white-space:nowrap" | September 30, 2016
| September 12, 2017
| {{pmin|Albania}}, Bosnia and Herzegovina, {{pmin|Greater China|Macau}}, {{pmin|North Macedonia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}
|
*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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.75.1
| style="white-space:nowrap" | October 1, 2016
| October 3, 2017
| Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
|
*Various bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.77.1
| style="white-space:nowrap" | October 4, 2016<br>October 5, 2016
| October 7, 2017
| Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, Eswatini, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, {{pmin|the Arab World|Morocco}}, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia
|
* 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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.79.2
| style="white-space:nowrap" | November 18, 2016
| October 14, 2017
| {{pmin|the Arab world|Bahrain}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Jordan}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Lebanon}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}
|
*Bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.79.3
| December 14, 2016
| October 16, 2017
| {{pmin|South Asia|Bangladesh}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Bhutan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Nepal}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Sri Lanka}}
|
*Bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.81.1
| January 24, 2017
| November 1, 2017
| {{pmin|South Korea}}
|
* 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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.83.1
| September 11, 2018
| November 22, 2017
| {{pmin|Russia}}
|
|-
* Bug fixes.
! style="background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="3" |
|- style="background:#FFF"
|}
| 0.83.3
 
| November 23, 2017
==Gallery==
|
<gallery>
* Resolved a bug causing error banners to remain visible until the app is restarted.
Pokémon GO icon.png|Icon
* Resolved a bug that prevented Trainers from powering up Pokémon to their max CP.
</gallery>
* Improved load times when you open the app.
===Load Screen===
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
{| class="roundy expandable" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="color:#fff"
| 0.85.2
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Image
| December 8, 2017
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | Data
|
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Load Screen
* 50 additional Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region can be caught.
|- style="background:#fff"
* Real-world weather conditions are now reflected in Map View, in battle, and when catching Pokémon.
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen.png|60px]]
* 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.
| July 6, 2016 - October 26, 2016
* Increased Pokémon Storage maximum to 1,500.
| Original
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 2.png|60px]]
| 0.87.5
| October 26, 2016 - December 12, 2016
| December 21, 2017
| Halloween 2016
|
|- style="background:#fff"
*Added the all-new AR+ encounter mode for Trainers on ARKit-enabled devices (iPhone 6s or later) running iOS11.
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 3.png|60px]]
*Improved Pokémon GO Plus responsiveness on devices running iOS 11.
| December 12, 2016 - December 30, 2016
*Various bug fixes and performance updates.
| Christmas 2016
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#fff"
| 0.89.1
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 4.png|60px]]
| January 17, 2018
| December 30, 2016 - April 7, 2017
|
| New Year 2017
* Resolved a bug that caused the Pokémon collection screen to scroll to the top after evolving, transferring, or renaming a Pokémon.
|- style="background:#fff"
* Added the ability to sort the Pokédex by region.
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 5.png|60px]]
* Improved incubator sorting order when selecting an incubator.
| April 7, 2017 - June 21, 2017
* Improved the way Pokémon scale throughout the app.
| Summer (Johto) 2017
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 6.png|60px]]
| 0.91.1
| June 21, 2017 - October 20, 2017
| February 5, 2018
| Raid Battle 2017
|
|- style="background:#fff"
* Improved the in-game News feature.
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 7.png|60px]]
* The Pokémon Collection search function now lets Trainers search using “Shiny.”
| October 20, 2017 - November 2017
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
| Halloween 2017
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#fff"
| 0.91.2
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 8.png|60px]]
| February 13, 2018
| December 7, 2017 - January 2018
|
| Christmas 2017
* Bug fixes.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 9.png|60px]]
| 0.93.2
| January 2018 - March 28, 2018
| March 6, 2018
| New Year 2018
|
|- style="background:#fff"
* Bug fixes
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 10.png|60px]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| March 28, 2018 - June 19, 2018
| 0.95.3
| Research & Mew Screen 2018
| March 16, 2018
|- style="background:#fff"
|
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 11.png|60px]]
* Facebook credentials can now be used to log into the app via the "Account" section in Settings.
| June 19, 2018 - December 7, 2018
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
| Summer 2018
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.103.5
| May 23, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.105.1
| June 7, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.107.1
| June 19, 2018
|
* Added new social features that allow Trainers to add and remove [[Friends (GO)|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”.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.109.1
| July 4, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.109.2
| July 11, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 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
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.111.3
| July 22, 2018
|
* Bug Fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.111.4
| August 8, 2018
|
* Bug Fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 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
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.115.5
| August 27, 2018
|
* Same as previous version
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.117.2
| August 29, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.117.3
| September 4, 2018
|
* Niantic Kids Parent Portal is now available
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 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
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.119.2
| September 18, 2018
|
* Same as previous version
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.119.3
| September 28, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.119.5
| October 4, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 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
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.123.2
| October 15, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.125.1
| October 26, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.127.1
| November 12, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.127.2
| November 14, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 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
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.129.2
| November 30, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 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.
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.131.2
| December 14, 2018
|
* Bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.131.3
| December 20, 2018
|
* Bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.131.4
| January 10, 2019
|
* Bug fixes.
|}
 
==Compatibility==
Pokémon GO requires an internet connection ({{wp|Wi-Fi}}, {{wp|3G}} or {{wp|4G}}) and GPS/location services. According to the official support site, the game can be played on:<ref>[https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/221958248-Supported-devices Supported devices – Pokémon GO]</ref>
* Android devices: {{wp|Android KitKat|Android 4.4}}+ ({{wp|Rooting (Android OS)|rooted}} devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)
* iOS devices: {{wp|iPhone 5}} and newer, {{wp|iOS 8}} and newer ({{wp|iOS jailbreaking|jailbroken}} devices are not supported)
** {{wp|Apple Watch}} support was added on December 22, 2016.
** Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older as of February 28, 2018.<ref>[https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115016003208-Discontinued-support-for-certain-Apple-devices-from-2013-and-older- Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older]</ref>
 
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.<ref>[https://youtu.be/qqbsdqjgj-k?t=29m16s Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)]</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20160715175300/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-from-the-pokemon-go-announcement/ News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)]</ref>
 
[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] is the first game to allow the player to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to a core series title. Only the [[Generation I|first 151]] Pokémon (including [[Regional variant|Alolan forms]]), {{p|Meltan}}, and its [[Evolution|evolved form]], {{p|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==
 
{{incomplete|section|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 [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13.
 
Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with {{wp|Ayala Malls}}, {{wp|Puregold}}, {{wp|Robinsons Malls}}, and {{wp|SM Supermalls}}.<ref>[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/205489/globe-telecom-enhances-the-pokemon-go-experience-for-ph-gamers Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers]</ref> The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).<ref>[https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/sponsor-dropped-out-of-pokemon-go/ Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines]</ref>
 
Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack|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 {{wp|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 {{wp|Frappuccino}} blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream.
 
Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India became PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's "Happy New Year" offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017.
 
Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers.
 
==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.<ref>''Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon''</ref>
 
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.<ref name="IngressReport">[https://youtu.be/HMsM1nzWiYw?t=2m22s INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015]</ref> However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.<ref>[https://archive.is/0noAj Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)]</ref><ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/01/160108_at01.html 『Pokémon GO』のベータテストについて |ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]</ref>
 
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<ref>[https://archive.is/5731W Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)]</ref><ref>[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest/ Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.]</ref>
* Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016<ref>[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-au-nz/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.]</ref>
* United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016<ref>[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-us/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.]</ref>
 
A session at the {{wp|Game Developers Conference}} featuring the game [[n:Pokémon GO to be discussed at Game Developers Conference|was intended to be held]] by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2016, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/03/03/pokemon-go-gdc-presentation-canceled.aspx Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com]</ref>
 
==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 [[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.
 
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|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Date
! style="background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Locations
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" rowspan="2" | July 6, 2016
| {{pmin|Australia}}, {{pmin|New Zealand}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{pmin|the United States|United States}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 13, 2016
| {{pmin|Germany}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 14, 2016
| {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 15, 2016
| {{pmin|Italy}}, {{pmin|Portugal}}, {{pmin|Spain}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 16, 2016
| Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, Greenland, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Latvia, Liechtenstein, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, Malta, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 17, 2016
| {{pmin|Canada}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 19, 2016
| Puerto Rico
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 22, 2016
| Japan
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 24, 2016
| {{pmin|France}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 25, 2016
| {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | August 3, 2016
| Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Bolivia}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Costa Rica}}, Dominica, {{pmin|Latin America|Dominican Republic}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|Latin America|El Salvador}}, Grenada, {{pmin|Latin America|Guatemala}}, Guyana, Haiti, {{pmin|Latin America|Honduras}}, Jamaica, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, Montserrat, {{pmin|Latin America|Nicaragua}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Paraguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, {{pmin|Latin America|Uruguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | August 5, 2016<br>August 6, 2016
| Aruba, Brunei, Cambodia, Curaçao, Fiji, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, Laos, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, Turks and Caicos Islands, {{pmin|Vietnam}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | September 30, 2016
| {{pmin|Albania}}, Bosnia and Herzegovina, {{pmin|Greater China|Macau}}, {{pmin|North Macedonia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | October 1, 2016
| Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | October 4, 2016<br>October 5, 2016
| Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, Eswatini, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, {{pmin|the Arab World|Morocco}}, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | November 18, 2016
| {{pmin|the Arab world|Bahrain}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Jordan}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Lebanon}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| December 14, 2016
| {{pmin|South Asia|Bangladesh}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Bhutan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Nepal}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Sri Lanka}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| January 24, 2017
| {{pmin|South Korea}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| September 11, 2018
| {{pmin|Russia}}
|-
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|}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Pokémon GO icon.png|Icon
</gallery>
===Load Screen===
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|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen.png|60px]]
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 12.png|60px]]
| July 6, 2016 - October 26, 2016
| December 7, 2018 - January 2, 2019<br>February 14, 2019 - February 23, 2019
| Original
| Trainer Battle League
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 2.png|60px]]
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 13.png|60px]]
| October 26, 2016 - December 12, 2016
| January 2, 2019 - February 14, 2019
| Halloween 2016
| New Year 2019
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 3.png|60px]]
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 14.png|60px]]
| December 12, 2016 - December 30, 2016
| February 23, 2019 - June 21, 2019
| Christmas 2016
| GO Snapshot 2019
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 4.png|60px]]
| December 30, 2016 - April 7, 2017
| New Year 2017
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 5.png|60px]]
| April 7, 2017 - June 21, 2017
| Summer (Johto) 2017
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 6.png|60px]]
| June 21, 2017 - October 20, 2017
| Raid Battle 2017
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 7.png|60px]]
| October 20, 2017 - November 2017
| Halloween 2017
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 8.png|60px]]
| December 7, 2017 - January 2018
| Christmas 2017
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 9.png|60px]]
| January 2018 - March 28, 2018
| New Year 2018
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 10.png|60px]]
| March 28, 2018 - June 19, 2018
| Research & Mew Screen 2018
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 11.png|60px]]
| June 19, 2018 - December 7, 2018
| Summer 2018
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 12.png|60px]]
| December 7, 2018 - January 2, 2019<br>February 14, 2019 - February 23, 2019
| Trainer Battle League
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 13.png|60px]]
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 15.png|60px]]
| January 2, 2019 - February 14, 2019
| June 21, 2019 - present
| New Year 2019
| Summer 2019
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 14.png|60px]]
| February 23, 2019 - present
| GO Snapshot 2019
|-
|-
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! style="background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="3" |
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* This is the only Pokémon game to have the word "Pokémon" spelled in Latin letters in its Japanese name.
* 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>
* 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==
==In other languages==
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of moves in Pokémon GO]]
* [[List of moves in Pokémon GO]]
* [[List of Pokémon by base stats (Pokémon GO)]]
* [[List of Pokémon by base stats (GO)]]
* [[Catch rate (GO)]]
* [[Catch rate (GO)]]
* [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)]]
* [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)]]

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Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO
Pokemon Go Logo.png
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
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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 Samsung 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.

Emblem Team Color Mascot Leader Description
Team Instinct emblem.png 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!
Team Mystic emblem.png 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!
Team Valor emblem.png 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 PokéCoin.png200, 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:

Date Available Pokémon Notes
Jul 6, 2016 All Generation I Pokémon except Ditto, Legendary Pokémon and Mew Initial release
Nov 23, 2016 Ditto Ditto became available, appearing disguised as Pidgey, Rattata, Zubat, or Magikarp. Ditto also became able to appear disguised as Hoothoot, Sentret, or Yanma starting February 16, 2017
Dec 12, 2016 PichuCleffaIgglybuffTogepiTogeticSmoochumElekidMagby Generation II baby Pokémon became available, exclusively from Eggs
Feb 16, 2017 ChikoritaBayleefMeganiumCyndaquilQuilavaTyphlosionTotodileCroconawFeraligatrSentretFurretHoothootNoctowlLedybaLedianSpinarakAriadosCrobatChinchouLanturnNatuXatuMareepFlaaffyAmpharosBellossomMarillAzumarillSudowoodoPolitoedHoppipSkiploomJumpluffAipomSunkernSunfloraYanmaWooperQuagsireEspeonUmbreonMurkrowSlowkingMisdreavusWobbuffetGirafarigPinecoForretressDunsparceGligarSteelixSnubbullGranbullQwilfishScizorShuckleHeracrossSneaselTeddiursaUrsaringSlugmaMagcargoSwinubPiloswineCorsolaRemoraidOctilleryMantineSkarmoryHoundourHoundoomKingdraPhanpyDonphanPorygon2StantlerTyrogueHitmontopMiltankBlisseyLarvitarPupitarTyranitar Most remaining Generation II Pokémon became available, except 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.
Jul 22, 2017 ArticunoLugia Legendary Pokémon first available through Raid BattlesArticuno first available in Raid Battles from July 22 to July 31
Jul 31, 2017 Moltres Moltres first available in Raid Battles from July 31 to August 7
Aug 7, 2017 Zapdos Zapdos first available in Raid Battles from August 7 to August 14
Aug 14, 2017 Mewtwo 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.
Aug 31, 2017 RaikouEnteiSuicune 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.
Oct 20, 2017 SableyeShuppetBanetteDuskullDusclops The Generation III Ghost-type Pokémon became available, in conjunction with the upcoming Halloween event
Nov 28, 2017 Ho-Oh Ho-Oh became available through Raid Battles after the successful Global Catch Challenge, lasting until December 14.
Dec 8, 2017 TreeckoGrovyleSceptileTorchicCombuskenBlazikenMudkipMarshtompSwampertPoochyenaMightyenaZigzagoonLinooneWurmpleSilcoonBeautiflyCascoonDustoxSeedotNuzleafShiftryRaltsKirliaGardevoirShroomishBreloomSlakothVigorothSlakingMakuhitaHariyamaAzurillSkittyDelcattyMawileMedititeMedichamElectrikeManectricPlusleMinunRoseliaGulpinSwalotSpoinkGrumpigZangooseSeviperAbsolWynaut 50 Generation III Pokémon became available.Mawile and Absol were only available through Raid Battles.[5]
Dec 15, 2017 Groudon Groudon became available through Raid Battles, lasting until January 15, 2018.
Dec 21, 2017 DelibirdLotadLombreLudicoloCarvanhaSharpedoWailmerWailordBarboachWhiscashCorphishCrawdauntFeebasMiloticSnoruntGlalieSphealSealeoWalreinRelicanthLuvdisc 20 additional Generation III Pokémon became available. The following families were introduced: Lotad, Carvanha, Wailmer, Barboach, Corphish, Feebas, Snorunt, Spheal, Relicanth, and Luvdisc.[6]Delibird became available exclusively during the Holiday event.
Jan 12, 2018 Kyogre Kyogre became available through Raid Battles, lasting until February 15, 2018.
Jan 23, 2018 WhismurLoudredExploudNosepassAronLaironAggronNumelCameruptTorkoalTrapinchVibravaFlygonCacneaCacturneLunatoneSolrockBaltoyClaydolLileepCradilyAnorithArmaldo 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.
Feb 9, 2018 TaillowSwellowWingullPelipperSurskitMasquerainVolbeatIllumiseSwabluAltariaCastformCastformCastformCastformTropiusChimechoBagonShelgonSalamenceBeldumMetangMetagrossRayquaza 19 additional Generation III Pokémon are released. The following families were introduced: Taillow, Wingull, Surskit, Volbeat, Illumise, Swablu, Castform, Tropius, Chimecho, Bagon, and Beldum.
Mar 27, 2018 Mew Mew became available through the Special Research mode that was activated alongside Field Research on the same day.
Apr 2, 2018 LatiasLatios 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 Exeggutor Alolan Exeggutor became available.
Jun 21, 2018 RattataRaticateSandshrewSandslashVulpixNinetalesMeowthPersianGrimerMukRegisteel Alolan 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]
Jul 14, 2018 DiglettDugtrioGeodudeGravelerGolem Alolan Geodude and Diglett were made temporarily available to catch in the wild. Starting on July 19, they became exclusive to 7km Eggs.
Jul 19, 2018 RaichuMarowakRegice Alolan Raichu and Marowak became available through Raid Battles.
Aug 1, 2018 Spinda Spinda became available through Field Research.
Aug 20, 2018 Celebi Celebi became available through Special Research.[8]
Sep 13, 2018 Regirock
Sep 15, 2018 Unown
Sep 21, 2018 Deoxys Deoxys became available through EX Raid Battles, replacing Mewtwo.
Oct 16, 2018 TurtwigGrotleTorterraChimcharMonfernoInfernapePiplupPrinplupEmpoleonStarlyStaraviaStaraptorBidoofBibarelKricketotKricketuneShinxLuxioLuxrayPachirisuBunearyLopunnyChatotRioluLucarioCarnivine 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]
Oct 23, 2018 DrifloonDrifblimStunkySkuntankSpiritombGiratina 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.
Nov 1, 2018 NincadaNinjaskShedinja Nincada is exclusive through Field Research, and Shedinja through Research Breakthrough.
Nov 6, 2018 BudewBuizelFloatzel
Nov 14, 2018 RoseradeMismagiusHonchkrowWeavileRhyperiorElectivireMagmortarTogekissGliscorPorygon-ZDusknoirMeltanMelmetal 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 Meltan Candy400.
Nov 20, 2018 Cresselia Cresselia became available in raids until December 18.
Dec 18, 2018 DeoxysChinglingBronzorBronzongMunchlaxSkorupiDrapionCroagunkToxicroakFinneonLumineonMantykeSnoverAbomasnowHeatran 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.
Jan 30, 2019 Palkia Palkia became available in raids until February 28.
Feb 1, 2019 CranidosRampardosShieldonBastiodonCombeeVespiquenAmbipomGlameowPuruglyBonslyLickilickyTangrowthYanmegaGalladeFroslass 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.
Feb 13, 2019 Happiny Happiny became available through 7 km eggs, in conjunction with the Valentine's Day 2019 event.
Feb 15, 2019 Mamoswine Mamoswine became available as part of the Swinub Community Day by evolving Piloswine with a Sinnoh Stone.
Feb 23, 2019 ClamperlHuntailGorebyss The Clamperl line became available through Limited Research and later in the wild.
Feb 25, 2019 Smeargle Smeargle became available through using the AR Camera.
Mar 1, 2019 Dialga Dialga became available in raids until March 28.
Mar 25, 2019 Deoxys
Apr 2, 2019 Giratina
Apr 29, 2019 ShellosShellosGastrodonGastrodonUxieMespritAzelf 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 BurmyBurmyBurmyWormadamWormadamWormadamMothimCherubiCherrimCherrimGibleGabiteGarchompHippopotasHippowdonMagnezoneLeafeonGlaceonProbopass 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.
Jun 13, 2019 Jirachi

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.

The following list has been divided based on the type of regional exclusivity.

Disjoint Regions
Pokémon Region
GO083.png Farfetch'd East Asia
GO115.png Kangaskhan Australia and Papa New Guinea
GO122.png Mr. Mime Europe
GO128.png Tauros United States, southern Canada, and parts of northern Mexico *
GO214.png Heracross Mexico, Central and South America*
GO324.png Torkoal West, Central, and South Asia
GO357.png Tropius Africa and Middle East
GO369.png Relicanth Certain islands east of Australia*
GO417.png Pachirisu Alaska, Canada, and Asian Russia*
Special Regions
Pokémon Region
GO222.png Corsola Tropics*
GO441.png Chatot Southern Hemisphere
GO455.png Carnivine Southeastern United States and the northern Bahamas
Rotational Regions
Pokémon Region
GO313.png Volbeat Europe and Asia-Pacific
GO337.png Lunatone*
GO335.png Zangoose*
GO314.png Illumise Americas, Africa, and Middle East
GO338.png Solrock*
GO336.png Seviper*
Shellos Family
Pokémon Region
GO422.png Shellos
(West Sea)
Western Hemisphere
GO423.png Gastrodon
(West Sea)
GO422E.png Shellos
(East Sea)
Eastern Hemisphere
GO423E.png Gastrodon
(East Sea)
Lake Guardians
Pokémon Region
GO480.png Uxie Asia-Pacific
GO481.png Mesprit Europe, Middle East, and Africa
GO482.png Azelf Americas and Greenland


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.

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.

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

Main article: List of events in Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO features a variety of both local and global events throughout the year, which often feature increased wild spawns of thematic Pokémon, bonuses for certain in-game activities, and new releases of Shiny.

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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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:[13]

  • Android devices: Android 5+ (rooted devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)
  • iOS devices: iPhone 5 and newer, iOS 10 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.[14]

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.[15][16]

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

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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.[17] The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).[18]

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.[19]

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.[20] However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.[21][22]

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[23][24]
  • Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016[25]
  • United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016[26]

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.[27]

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.[28] 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.

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Load Screen

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[29] and Mainland China[30] due to security concerns. However, some Iranians are still playing the game publicly regardless.[31]
  • 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[32] advertising the position of Pokémon Master at the company's.

In other languages

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese Pokémon GO
Chinese Cantonese Pokémon GO
Mandarin Pokémon GO
France Flag.png French Pokémon GO
Germany Flag.png German Pokémon GO
Italy Flag.png Italian Pokémon GO
South Korea Flag.png Korean Pokémon GO
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Pokémon GO
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pokémon GO

See also

External links

References

  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. https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/posts/927439090735983
  12. https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/847140011027910657
  13. Supported devices – Pokémon GO
  14. Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older
  15. Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)
  16. News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)
  17. Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers
  18. Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines
  19. Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon
  20. INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015
  21. Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)
  22. 『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
  23. Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)
  24. Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.
  25. Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.
  26. Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.
  27. Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com
  28. Pokémon GO : The Pokémon Company confirme le report français
  29. Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security' | BBC
  30. Pokémon Go banned by China authorities over 'safety' and 'security' | Forbes
  31. Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban | Yahoo
  32. Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge



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