Niantic has announced that Pokémon originally discovered in Kalos will begin showing up in Pokémon GO starting on December 2nd, 2020.

GO Beyond: Pokémon originally discovered in the Kalos region are coming!

Trainers, Pokémon originally discovered in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Alola, and Galar have all been seen in Pokémon GO so far. But on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, you’ll also begin to see Pokémon originally discovered in Kalos, the region where Mega Evolution was first discovered!

Pokémon originally discovered in the Kalos region are coming!
Pokémon such as Chepsin, Fennekin, Froakie, Fletchling, and their Evolutions will be coming to Pokémon GO—including the highly anticipated Greninja and Talonflame! Pyroar will also be available in both of its forms. Here’s a list of many of the Pokémon you can expect to encounter either in the wild, through Evolution, or by hatching Eggs starting on December 2, 2020.

• Chespin
• Quilladin
• Chesnaught
• Fennekin
• Braixen
• Delphox
• Froakie
• Frogadier
• Greninja
• Bunnelby
• Diggersby
• Fletchling
• Fletchinder
• Talonflame
• Litleo
• Pyroar
• Klefki (Please note that Klefki will be appearing only in France.)

Celebrate the arrival of new Pokémon with a special event!
From Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday December 8, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time, Pokémon originally discovered in the Kalos region will be appearing more often in the wild! More details to come soon.

A mysterious Raid Egg?
There seems to be a mysterious Pokémon preparing to hatch from a one-star Raid Egg soon! We’re tracking the progress of this Egg on our social channels, and we might need your help to get it to hatch sooner! Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/gobeyond-kalos

Niantic has announced further details about the Pokémon GO City Spotlight taking place on Sunday, November 22nd, 2020.

How to prepare for Pokémon GO City Spotlight!

Trainers, City Spotlight will be taking place in select cities on Sunday, November 22, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time! Read on for what you can look forward to during City Spotlight. Plus, you can check out details on what you can unlock if your city completes the most AR Mapping tasks during the event.

City Spotlight: Know before you GO!

• Purchase your City Spotlight ticket. With a ticket, you can enjoy additional City Spotlight content, including Special Research and certain Pokémon being attracted to Incense! You can read about the differences between the free City Spotlight experience and the ticketed experience later in this blog. If you haven’t yet purchased a ticket, you can pick one up for US$4.99, or the event’s local currency equivalent, inclusive of any applicable taxes and fees. Here’s how you can purchase a ticket.
• Open the Pokémon GO app.
• On the map, tap the Poké Ball icon.
• Tap Events.
• On the following webpage, tap your city’s City Spotlight listing.
• You'll see “Tickets Available!” next to a first-come-first-served City Spotlight event if it hasn’t yet sold out. Tap the listing to select the event you wish to attend, choose how many tickets you’d like to purchase, and input your payment information to complete your purchase. On the payment-confirmation page, please take note of your order ID. You’ll also receive a confirmation email at the address you entered right before payment.
• A few days before the City Spotlight event, you’ll receive a medal. When you open the app during the event, you’ll receive access to the City Spotlight experience, including the Special Research!
• After you’ve obtained the Special Research, you can complete it at any time.

Note: Tickets to this City Spotlight are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets are first come, first served and will be available for purchase while supplies last until Sunday, November 22, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. local time.

• Make the most out of your experience by using Incense. Incense activated during City Spotlight will last for two hours and will be even better at attracting featured Pokémon.
• Explore featured locations in your city. Each city’s event Timed Research will offer an encounter with different Pokémon for each featured location you take a snapshot at!
• Auckland, New Zealand
  • Victoria Park
  • Albert Park
  • Auckland Domain
  • Takutai Square
  • Commercial Bay
  • Wynyard Quarter
• Busan, South Korea
  • Jagalchi Market
  • Yongdusan Park
  • Democracy Park
  • Jungang Park
  • Yurari Plaza
  • Busan Station
• Kyoto, Japan
  • Takaragaike Park Children’s Paradise
  • Kyoto International Conference Center
  • Takaragaike Park Iris Garden
  • Takaragaike Pond
  • Nakaragi Path
  • Kamogawa Park
• Tainan, Taiwan
  • National Cheng Kung University Main Library
  • Tainan Park
  • Tainan Confucius Temple
  • Blueprint Culture & Creative Park
  • Tainan Sports Park & Municipal Baseball Stadium
  • Koxinga Museum & Koxinga Shrine
• Get to level 20. If you’re currently below level 20, be sure to get to level 20 prior to the event so you can access AR Mapping tasks. Note that AR Mapping tasks are unavailable for Trainers with child accounts. Learn all about how AR Mapping tasks work here.
• AR Mapping task competition between cities. Compete with other City Spotlight cities to upload the most scans throughout the weekend. The AR Mapping tasks can be completed anywhere in participating cities and must be completed during City Spotlight to count. The winning city will earn an exclusive event taking place from Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 29, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. local time, featuring a 1/4 Hatch Distance bonus. You can check the standings on the leaderboard. Remember, completing AR Mapping tasks is a way to help your city become a premier location for future Pokémon GO experiences.
• Update your Pokémon GO app. Ensure that you have the newest version of the Pokémon GO app.
• Prepare for a day of Pokémon GO. Get together everything you need for the event day! Remember to charge your device before heading out, and be sure to bring along a portable charger and a refillable water bottle. Dress appropriately for the day’s weather, and wear comfortable shoes, too!
• Check guidelines from local health authorities. Play it safe and check local guidelines from health authorities.
• Share your experience on social media! Don’t forget to share photos of your experience on social media #PokemonGOCitySpotlight, and we’ll share some of our favorites on our social media channels!

What’s included in the free citywide experience

• The City Spotlight Timed Research will take you and your Buddy Pokémon all around your city.
• Take snapshots to encounter Pokémon and earn a Poffin, Stardust, and a Lucky Egg.
• Spin PokéStops for a chance to receive a special Gift sticker.
• Take part in an AR Mapping task competition against other participating cities! The city with the most AR Mapping tasks completed at the end of the weekend will win an exclusive event featuring a 1/4 Hatch Distance bonus! You can check how your city is faring in the standings on an online leaderboard.
• Receive a special reward when you complete an AR Mapping task.

What’s included in the City Spotlight ticketed experience

• Everything in the free citywide experience.
• The following Pokémon will be attracted to special Incense: Pidgey, Pidgeot, Doduo, Onix, Rhyhorn, Lapras, Unown C, Mantine, Pelipper, Nosepass, and Stoutland. If you’re incredibly lucky, you may even encounter a Shiny Unown C! Shiny Unown C will be available only for the duration of City Spotlight to Trainers who have a City Spotlight ticket.
• Explore the city with your Buddy Pokémon using exclusive City Spotlight Special Research as a guide! Complete the Special Research to receive a Poffin, an Incense, a Super Incubator, three Lucky Eggs, a Lure Module, an encounter with Lapras, XP, and Stardust.
• Earn up to three extra hearts with your buddy in every category.
• Your buddy will know that an exciting adventure is ahead! Give it treats during City Spotlight, and it’ll automatically become excited!
• 1/4 Hatch Distance when an Egg is placed in an Incubator during the event.
• Incense will be more effective while you’re walking and will last for two hours.

If you have any questions regarding City Spotlight, please visit the City Spotlight page for more information. Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. The upcoming City Spotlight is subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/cityspotlight2020-knowbeforeyougo/?hl=en

Niantic has announced that Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf will return to raids for a limited time from Tuesday, November 24th, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Monday, November 30th, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8).

Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf return to raids for a limited time!

Trainers, In the upcoming Lake Legends event, the Legendary Pokémon Uxie, Mesprit, or Azelf will be appearing in five-star raids depending on where you are! During this time , Goldeen will also be appearing more often in the wild and hatching from 5 km Eggs. If you’re lucky, you might even find a Shiny Goldeen!

Date + Time
Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Monday, November 30, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8)

Features

• Uxie, Mesprit, or Azelf will be appearing in five-star raids depending on where you are. Some other Pokémon related to lakes, knowledge, emotion, and willpower will be appearing in raids as well!
• Pokémon commonly found near lakes—including Psyduck, Goldeen, Magikarp, Surskit, Starly, Bidoof, and Shellos—will be attracted to Incense, hatching from Eggs, and appearing more often in the wild.
• Pokémon related to knowledge, emotion, and willpower—like Abra, Machop, and Ralts—will be attracted to Incense, hatching from Eggs, and appearing more often in the wild..
• Goldeen will be hatching from 5 km Eggs. If you’re lucky, you might even find a Shiny Goldeen!
• AR Mapping tasks will offer new rewards.
• Themed Field Research will be available for the duration of the event.

Best of luck, Trainers! Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/lakelegends2020/?hl=en

Niantic has announced that a Limited Research featuring Nidoran♀ and Nidoran♂ will be available on Saturday, November 28th, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

November Limited Research featuring Nidoran♀ and Nidoran♂ is coming soon!

Trainers, This month, look forward to a Limited Research event featuring Nidoran♀ and Nidoran♂!

On Saturday, November 28, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time, you can complete event-exclusive Field Research tasks to earn encounters with Nidoran♀ and Nidoran♂. If you’re lucky, you might even encounter a Shiny Nidoran♀ or a Shiny Nidoran♂! You can also look forward to event-exclusive Timed Research.

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/limitedresearch-nov2020/?hl=en

Niantic has announced that to celebrate Pokémon GO’s integration with Pokémon HOME, a special event will be taking place from Tuesday, November 17th, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, November 23rd, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time where players will have a chance to encounter a Shiny Meltan!

Shiny Slowpoke, Shiny Meltan from the Mystery Box, and more during the Pokémon HOME event!

Trainers, In celebration of Pokémon GO’s integration with Pokémon HOME, a special event will be taking place soon! Activate a Mystery Box during the event, and you might encounter a Shiny Meltan. There’s also plenty of research to enjoy—from Timed Research that rewards Pidgeot Mega Energy to Field Research tasks that lead to encounters with Slowpoke and others! In addition, Mega Pidgeot will receive a CP boost during the event period, so if you haven’t Mega Evolved one yet, this might be a good time to do so.

Date + Time
Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, November 23, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time

Features

• The following Pokémon will be appearing more often in the wild: Alolan Sandshrew, Zubat, Alolan Diglett, Slowpoke, Magnemite, Ditto, Porygon, Hoothoot, Remoraid, Whismur, Lileep, Anorith, Cottonee, and Foongus.
• The following Pokémon will be hatching from 5 km Eggs: Nidoran ♀, Nidoran ♂, Slowpoke, Omanyte, Kabuto, Lileep, and Anorith.
• Pokémon such as Alolan Vulpix, Slowpoke, Magnemite, Shinx, Timburr, Klink, and more will be appearing in raids.
• If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Slowpoke!
• Event-exclusive Timed Research will reward you Pidgeot Mega Energy, Poké Balls, Berries, encounters with Slowpoke and Gible, and more.
• Event-exclusive Field Research tasks will reward encounters with Pokémon like Slowpoke and more!
• Mega Pidgeot will receive a CP boost during the event period.
• Be sure to activate the Mystery Box during this time—you might encounter a Shiny Meltan! It seems these Shiny Meltan will go back into hiding after this event is over. We'll sure be sure to let you know if they're spotted again in the future.
• From Monday, November 16, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8), Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion will be available to challenge in five-star raids.
• There will be special avatar items available, including the Melmetal Jacket, the Melmetal Vest, Melmetal Shoes, and Grand Oak’s Glasses! Check out the Style Shop to get yours.

Let’s GO celebrate the eagerly awaited Pokémon GO integration with Pokémon HOME, Trainers! Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemonhome-2020-details

The official Pokémon website and Niantic have announced that previously Mega Evolved Pokémon now require less Mega Energy for subsequent Mega Evolutions in Pokémon GO and that the amount of Mega Energy that Trainers receive for successfully completing a Mega Raid has been increased.

Mega Changes to Mega Evolution in Pokémon GO

Learn about changes to Mega Energy requirements in Pokémon GO, and what Mega Evolution changes will soon take effect.

Since Pokémon GO launched the Mega Evolution feature in late August, Trainers have had the opportunity to collect Mega Energy by battling in Mega Raids. The ultimate goal, of course, is to give yourself an edge in Raids by Mega Evolving select Pokémon. However, certain aspects of Mega Evolution required some fine-tuning, so we've implemented a few changes to the process.

To begin with, Pokémon that have previously Mega Evolved now require less Mega Energy for subsequent Mega Evolutions. We've also increased the amount of Mega Energy that Trainers receive for successfully completing a Mega Raid. These changes should make it easier to continue Mega Evolving your Pokémon.

We'll be implementing additional changes soon, including new ways to earn Mega Energy outside of Raids. Soon, you'll be able to earn Mega Energy by walking with your buddy and by performing research tasks. Trainers will also receive bonus Candy when catching a Pokémon that is the same type as your Mega-Evolved Pokémon. In the meantime, keep earning that Mega Energy, keep Mega Evolving, and keep on being the best Pokémon Trainer you can be.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/mega-changes-to-mega-evolution-in-pokemon-go/

Niantic has announced that they have increased the trade range in Pokémon GO for a test that will take place from Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. until Monday, November 16, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. PST (GMT −8).

Limited-time test: Trade range increased until Monday, November 16, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. PST (GMT −8)

Trainers, As a limited-time test, from Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. until Monday, November 16, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. PST (GMT −8), trade range will be increased! Depending on information gathered from this test, we may include increased trade range as a part of future events.

It’s time to trade, Trainers!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/test-increasedtrading/?hl=en

Niantic has announced a new City Spotlight event will take place on Sunday, November 22nd, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time at Tainan Taiwan, Kyoto Japan, Auckland New Zealand and Busan South Korea.

City Spotlight: Rediscover your city with your Buddy Pokémon!

Trainers, Experience your city in a whole new way! City Spotlight is a new initiative we’ll be launching in select cities that guides Trainers on an adventure through their hometown or a place nearby, highlighting special locations for Trainers to explore while making memories with their Buddy Pokémon—kind of like a treasure hunt! You’ll have the opportunity to discover exciting surprises by exploring the outdoors—all while remaining socially distanced—through individual research tasks, walking-based gameplay, and social-distancing bonuses. We have worked with each city to promote this initiative, and designed the gameplay to be in compliance with local health and safety guidelines.

On Sunday, November 22, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time, Trainers in the following cities will be able to take part in this City Spotlight initiative.

• Tainan, Taiwan
• Kyoto, Japan
• Auckland, New Zealand
• Busan, South Korea

The City Spotlight initiative will feature both free and ticketed content. The details of what's included in each experience are as follows.

What’s included in the free citywide experience

• The City Spotlight Timed Research will take you and your Buddy Pokémon all around your city.
• Take snapshots to earn Pokémon encounters, a Poffin, Stardust, and a Lucky Egg.
• Spin PokéStops for a chance to receive a special Gift sticker.
• Take part in a PokéStop scanning competition against other participating cities! Check how your city is faring in the standings on an online leaderboard. The city with the most AR Mapping tasks completed at the end of the weekend will win an exclusive event featuring a 1/4 Hatch Distance bonus!
• Receive a special reward when you complete an AR Mapping task.

What’s included in the City Spotlight ticketed experience

• Everything in the free citywide experience.
• The following Pokémon will be attracted to special event Incense: Onix, Lapras, Unown C, Nosepass, Rhyhorn, Doduo, Mantine, Pidgey, Pelipper, Pidgeot, and Stoutland. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Unown C! Shiny Unown C will be available only for the duration of this event to Trainers who have a City Spotlight ticket.
• Explore the city with your Buddy Pokémon using exclusive City Spotlight Special Research as a guide! Complete the Special Research to receive a Poffin, an Incense, a Super Incubator, three Lucky Eggs, a Lure Module, an encounter with Lapras, XP, and Stardust.
• Earn up to three extra hearts with your buddy in every category.
• Your buddy will know that an exciting adventure is ahead! Give it treats during the event, and it’ll automatically become excited!
• 1/4 Hatch Distance when an Egg is placed in an Incubator while the City Spotlight initiative is active.
• Incense will be more effective while you’re walking and will last for two hours.

How to purchase a ticket
Tickets will be available in the Events tab in the Pokémon GO app starting Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. PST until Sunday, November 22, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. local time subject to availability. Tickets will be US$4.99, or the event’s local currency equivalent, inclusive of any applicable taxes and fees. Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins. Tickets will be sold as a first-come-first-served event. To purchase a ticket, please follow these steps.

• Open the Pokémon GO app.
• On the map, tap the Poké Ball icon.
• Tap Events.
• On the following webpage, tap your city’s City Spotlight event.
• You'll see “Tickets Available!” next to a first-come-first-served event if it hasn’t yet sold out. Tap the event to select the date and time you wish to attend the event, purchase tickets for yourself and friends, and input your payment information to complete your purchase. On the payment-confirmation page, please take note of your order ID. You’ll also receive a confirmation email at the address you entered right before payment.
• A few days before the event, you’ll receive a medal. When you open the app on the event day at the scheduled time, you’ll receive access to the City Spotlight experience, including the Special Research!
• After you’ve obtained the Special Research, you can complete it at any time. Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service).

Tickets will also be available to purchase here. We hope you enjoy this new way of exploring with Pokémon GO and hope to bring more City Spotlights to you in the future.

There’s always so much to discover around us! It’s easy to take the familiar for granted, so be sure to let us know on social media what cool things you discover about your local communities with #PokemonGOCitySpotlight. It’s time to have fun and play tourist with your buddy—let’s GO!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change due to local travel restrictions.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/cityspotlight-2020/?hl=en

From Monday, November 9th, 2020 until Monday, November 16th, 2020, select Pokémon GO Trainers in Australia and New Zealand will be able to experience adjustments to the amount of XP they earn.

New tests coming soon for select Trainers

Trainers, Beginning on Monday, November 9, 2020, new tests will be happening in Pokémon GO! We’ll be conducting an XP-rebalancing test for select Trainers in Australia and New Zealand, during which, those Trainers will experience adjustments to the amount of XP they earn from activities such as catching Pokémon, hatching Eggs, evolving Pokémon, and more. This test will run until Monday, November 16, 2020. Additionally, Trainers around the world may begin seeing different items pop up in the Daily Free Box, which they can find in the FREE section of the shop. These items might be those most relevant to each Trainer’s Pokémon GO experience!

While these tests are running, be sure to share your feedback with us on social media by replying to @PokemonGoApp and @NianticHelp on Twitter. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to providing this update to all Trainers once testing is complete.

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/november-testing/?hl=en

Sensor Tower Store Intelligence estimates show that Pokémon GO has surpassing $1 billion in player spending from January 2020 to October 2020. Pokémon GO has now accumulated close to $4.2 billion in player spending globally since its launch in 2016.


Source: https://sensortower.com/blog/pokemon-go-one-billion-revenue-2020