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Niantic has announced a egg hatching event for Pokémon GO that takes place from November 14th, 2018 until November 27th, 2018.

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The Hatchathon highlights Pokémon with Evolutions discovered in Sinnoh!

Trainers, It’s time to get cracking on an egg-citing event! From November 14 at 1:00 p.m. PST to November 27 at 1:00 p.m. PST, some Pokémon with evolved forms originally discovered in the Sinnoh region—such as Rhyhorn, Porygon, and Magby—will be present in 2 km Eggs! Check out the details below:

Date + Time
• Nov. 14 at 1:00 p.m. PST to Nov. 27 at 1:00 p.m. PST

Bonuses
• Pokémon such as Rhyhorn, Porygon, and Magby will be present in 2 km Eggs!
• If you’re lucky, you may hatch a Shiny Elekid!

It’s time to hatch a plan to make the most of your Eggs, Trainers! Stay safe, and happy exploring!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/sinnoh-hatchathon/

Boxes:

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Special Box - 480 Coins - 1 Incense, 3 Incubators, 2 Premium Raid Pass, 1 Lure Module
Great Box - 780 Coins - 3 Incense, 5 Super Incubators, 2 Lucky Egg, 3 Premium Raid Pass
Ultra Box - 1480 Coins - 12 Super Incubators, 6 Lucky Egg, 8 Premium Raid Pass, 5 Lure Modules
To celebrate the launch of Ingress Prime, Niantic is giving out special T-shirt based on the new game for Trainers to wear in Pokémon GO.

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Celebrate Ingress Prime’s launch with T-shirt avatar items at no cost!

Trainers, The world of Ingress, the Niantic game which influenced the experience that Trainers enjoy in Pokémon GO, is changing right before our eyes! In celebration of Ingress Prime, a new mobile game out now, Trainers can sport special T-shirt avatar items, available at no cost in the Style Shop.

The three T-shirts have a futuristic style, and each has its own unique design—one includes the Ingress Prime logo, while the other two have the colors and designs representing the game’s two factions.

Plus, as part of the celebration, Trainers will have an opportunity to encounter two Shiny Pokémon that have colors matching Ingress Prime’s factions—Shiny Ponyta, which has bright blue flames, and Shiny Cubone, which has a green body!

So celebrate this special milestone with us and try on a new look! Stay safe, and happy exploring!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/ingress-prime/
Niantic has announced that there will be a Special Raid Challenge on Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 where Gengar will be available to battle.

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Gengar steals the spotlight in a Special Raid Challenge!

Trainers, Are you ready for a challenge? On Saturday, November 3, there will be a Special Raid Challenge! For three hours, Gengar will be available in Raid Battles! Take a look at the details below by region: Date + Time
  • Nov. 3, 2018
  • Asia-Pacific: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. JST (GMT +9)
  • Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. UTC (GMT +0)
  • The Americas and Greenland: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8)
Features
  • Gengar will be featured in Raid Battles!
  • Receive up to five Raid Passes from nearby Gyms at no cost.
  • If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Gengar!
Do you have what it takes? Get ready to GO, Trainer—and best of luck! Stay safe, and happy exploring!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/gengar-specialraid/
Niantic has announced a new feature for Pokémon GO called Adventure Sync which can record your walking distances in the background even when Pokémon GO isn’t launched.

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New Adventure Sync keeps track of all your journeys!

Trainers, Exploring with Pokémon GO has never been easier with a new feature coming soon! Adventure Sync can record your walking distances even when Pokémon GO isn’t launched, working in the background to tally your distance, earn Candy, and hatch Eggs!

Plus, Adventure Sync will deliver a weekly summary, where you can see your Incubator and Candy progress as well as important activity statistics. Check in via your Trainer Profile to see the number of kilometers recorded for the week. Earn rewards each week for each milestone you cross, and receive push notifications when your Buddy Pokémon has found a Candy or when an Egg is about to hatch!

You can opt into Adventure Sync at any time, and the feature will connect to both Apple Health on Apple devices and Google Fit on Android devices.

So let’s get motivated and GO! Stay safe, and happy exploring!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/adventure-sync/
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Niantic have announced the details for the 11th Pokémon GO Community Day which takes place on November 10th, 2018 at 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM EST. The featured Pokémon for this day is Cyndaquil. Cyndaquil will appear in the wild more frequently for three hours that day. The 2x Catch XP and 2x Catch Stardust bonuses will also be available that day.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/events/community-day/
From October 23rd, 2018 until November 1st, 2018, Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region will be available to capture as part of Pokémon GO's Halloween celebration.

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Have a haunting good time during Pokémon GO Halloween 2018!

Do you feel a change in the breeze? A chill down your spine? Pokémon GO Halloween is back for a spooky good time! Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region, such as Drifloon and Stunky, join in on the fun, which begins on October 23 at 1:00 p.m. PDT! And, because you can’t have tricks without any treats, Trainers will be able to earn double Candy for every Pokémon caught until November 1 at 1:00 p.m. PDT.

During this event, it seems Professor Willow will need your help on some limited-time Special Research. He stumbled across an odd stone one day and has been experiencing strange happenings around his lab ever since! Could a Pokémon be causing this ruckus? Complete Special Research tasks and find out before whatever it is goes away! You’ll also be able to enjoy Field Research featuring Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon throughout the event.

Plus, the Renegade Pokémon, Giratina, will make its first appearance in Raid Battles! This Ghost- and Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region has emerged from the Distortion World for an extended time, so challenge it before it leaves on November 20 at 1:00 p.m. PST!

Feeling extra creepy and kooky? New avatar items featuring Ghost-type Pokémon are now available in the Style Shop! From a Drifloon Cap to a Gengar Backpack, you can show your love for these Pokémon all year round.

Steel your nerves and get ready for some strange and scary fun times! Stay safe, and happy exploring!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/halloween2018/
The first Pokémon Appreciation Day for Pokémon GO takes place on October 22nd, 2018 and Niantic would like players to post their pictures of Bidoof on social media.

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You’ve got it, Trainers! We’re kicking off our first Pokémon Appreciation Day by featuring the Plump Mouse Pokémon, Bidoof! Show us your love for Bidoof by posting your favorite AR photos of it with #BidoofDay, and we’ll share some of our favorites!

Source: https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1054439775200010240
As teased on during an announcement on October 9th, 2018, the Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh Region have now been added to Pokémon GO.

The Adventure Continues–Pokémon Originally Discovered in the Sinnoh Region are here!

Trainers, The world of Pokémon GO is evolving once again! This week, keep an eye out for Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region, featured in Pokémon Diamond, Pokémon Pearl, and Pokémon Platinum! Get ready to see Pokémon like Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup as they appear in Pokémon GO for the first time ever.

Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region will be making their way to Pokémon GO in waves! So, you can look forward to discovering even more Pokémon over the next few weeks appearing in the wild, hatching from Eggs, and battling in raids. Stay tuned to our official channels for updates about new Pokémon, new features, and expansions to existing features like Pokémon storage and more!

More discoveries from the Sinnoh region await, Trainers, so let’s get ready to GO!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/sinnoh-pokemon/

YouTube Clip - Open your eyes to an exciting new world in Pokémon GO!


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqQit0JrdFQ
Niantic has announced that Sinnoh Region Pokémon will be appearing in Pokémon GO soon but that there will also be some game balance changes as well.

Community Note: Upcoming Changes to Pokémon GO

Are you ready for a Sinnoh adventure? We’re excited to let you know that in preparation for the arrival of Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region, we are making two key shifts to the game balance in the coming weeks. These changes are based on Trainer feedback and are designed to promote an improved overall experience.

Changes to Pokémon Migration and Behavior
As you explore the world of Pokémon GO, the following changes will affect the Pokémon that appear around you:
  • We are making adjustments to weather and, moving forward, it will have a reduced effect on the rate at which Pokémon appear.
  • As you explore a given area, you will notice that a greater variety of Pokémon species will appear over time and at different rates.
  • Certain areas, such as parks and nature reserves, will now contain more varied Pokémon species.
Changes to Pokémon Effectiveness in Battle
We also wanted to use this opportunity to rebalance in-game battle mechanics. You may notice some of the following changes in the coming weeks:
  • CP values will be adjusted going forward to improve game balance.
  • HP values will be adjusted to close the gap between high HP Pokémon and low HP Pokémon.
  • Pokémon Defense and Stamina values will be retroactively rebalanced, allowing highly defensive Pokémon to be valuable in battle by outlasting opponents rather than simply running out the clock.
  • Defense values have also been slightly retroactively reduced for most Pokémon. Changes like these will help narrow the gap between Pokémon with the highest defensive stats and other Pokémon.
Moving forward, you can expect to see further tweaks designed to help Trainers and their Pokémon reach their full potential. We’re looking forward to experiencing these changes with you as we explore the world together! Let’s get out there and GO!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/sinnoh-tease/

YouTube Trailer - Sinnoh Region Pokémon Coming to Pokémon GO!


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xn28P9erB0
Niantic has announced a Psychic-type event for October called the Psychic Spectacular for Pokémon GO which will take place from October 5th, 2018 until October 14th, 2018.

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Envision Powerful Pokémon during the Psychic Spectacular!

Trainers, We’ve had a vision of Psychic-type Pokémon in your future! On October 5 at 1:00 p.m. PDT, the Psychic Spectacular will begin. With Mewtwo in raids, Psychic-type Pokémon such as Abra, Ralts, and Baltoy will be appearing more frequently in the wild until October 14 at 1:00 p.m. PDT. Check out the details below:

Date + Time
  • Oct. 5, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) to Oct. 14, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

Features
  • Psychic-type Pokémon will appear in the wild more frequently.
  • Additional Field Research focusing on Psychic-type Pokémon will be available.
  • Shiny Drowzee has a chance to appear!

We wish you good fortune while discovering powerful Psychic-type Pokémon. Stay safe, and happy exploring!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/psychic-spectacular/