News Articles
Apr 10 2018
Pokémon GO - Worldwide Celebration of Pokémon Originally Discovered in the Kanto Region!
Niantic has announced that a Worldwide Celebration of Pokémon Originally Discovered in the Kanto Region will take place from April 10th, 2018 until April 17th, 2018. During this time Kanto Pokémon will appear more often and certain Pokémon such as Aerodactyl and Snorlax will be featured in Raid Battles across the world.
What’s more, certain Pokémon such as Aerodactyl and Snorlax will be featured in Raid Battles across the world. Keep an eye out for one you haven’t encountered yet!
As you encounter and catch more Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region, all actions will be rewarded with double Candy. So, not only will you be able to catch Pokémon you might not frequently see, but you may also get the chance to register their evolved forms in your Pokédex as well.
During this event, there will also be special boxes containing Raid Passes! These boxes will give you an opportunity to challenge many powerful Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region.
This special celebration ends on April 17, so get out there and make some more discoveries. If all goes well, you may be able to finish your first Special Research request and encounter Mew!
Source: https://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/kantocelebration/
Worldwide Celebration of Pokémon Originally Discovered in the Kanto Region!
Trainers, The appearance of the Mythical Pokémon Mew has attracted Pokémon that were originally discovered in the Kanto region. These classic Pokémon will be seen more frequently starting April 10 at 1 P.M. PDT, so you’ll have the perfect opportunity to earn a gold Kanto medal and even complete your Kanto Pokédex!What’s more, certain Pokémon such as Aerodactyl and Snorlax will be featured in Raid Battles across the world. Keep an eye out for one you haven’t encountered yet!
As you encounter and catch more Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region, all actions will be rewarded with double Candy. So, not only will you be able to catch Pokémon you might not frequently see, but you may also get the chance to register their evolved forms in your Pokédex as well.
During this event, there will also be special boxes containing Raid Passes! These boxes will give you an opportunity to challenge many powerful Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region.
This special celebration ends on April 17, so get out there and make some more discoveries. If all goes well, you may be able to finish your first Special Research request and encounter Mew!
Source: https://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/kantocelebration/
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. Worldwide, since 1970 various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. With over 1 billion people taking part it is the largest civic observance in the world. Niantic is working with Playmob and local NGOs to host cleanup events around the world and Pokémon GO are invited to participate.
Mission Blue, an organization dedicated to protecting the oceans, needs the help of Pokémon GO Trainers. If enough Trainers globally attend and partake in the cleanup efforts, they will unlock the following rewards worldwide:
Visit our Earth Day website to find a cleanup event near you! We believe in taking care of the planet, and we invite everyone to help us make the world a cleaner place. Join us to help make a positive impact around the world!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/events/earth-day/
Join Us for a Worldwide Cleanup with Mission Blue!
Trainers, Looking to make a difference this Earth Day, April 22? Like to play Pokémon GO? In collaboration with Mission Blue, we’re hosting local cleanup events around the world for Pokémon GO players, and you’re invited! Earth Day is a time to appreciate the places in which we live, and to find ways to help care for the planet. To help do our part, we will be hosting cleanup events around the globe!Mission Blue, an organization dedicated to protecting the oceans, needs the help of Pokémon GO Trainers. If enough Trainers globally attend and partake in the cleanup efforts, they will unlock the following rewards worldwide:
- 1,500 attendees: 2× catch Stardust for Grass-, Water-, and Ground-type Pokémon for 48 hours
- 3,000 attendees: 3× catch Stardust for Grass-, Water-, and Ground-type Pokémon for 48 hours
Visit our Earth Day website to find a cleanup event near you! We believe in taking care of the planet, and we invite everyone to help us make the world a cleaner place. Join us to help make a positive impact around the world!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/events/earth-day/
Legendary Pokémon Latias and Latios will be added to Raid Battles for a limited time from April 2nd, 2018 until June 5th, 2018.
Drawn to compassionate spirits, the Eon Pokémon Latias and Latios are known for being highly intelligent, and are able to communicate telepathically with humans. They are also stealthy and extremely fast in flight—with Latias able to use its down to refract light to make itself invisible and Latios able to overtake jet planes. Make sure you encounter these special and elusive Pokémon while they roam during this limited time!
The Legendary Pokémon Latias will appear in Raid Battles across Europe and Asia, while Latios will appear in North America, South America, and Africa. On May 8, the Eon Pokémon will switch locations and will be available until June 5, so all Trainers will have the opportunity to catch both powerful Pokémon.
Still searching for the perfect Pokémon to battle Latias and Latios? Pokémon with moves that are particularly strong against Psychic and Dragon types, such as Tyranitar and Mawile, will also be appearing in Raid Battles, so you can put your best team together!
Both Latias and Latios will leave Raid Battles on June 5, so grab your friends and don’t delay! Take on the challenge and seize the opportunity to add even more Legendary Pokémon to your Pokédex. Good luck!
Source: https://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/legendary-latioslatias/
Latias and Latios Fly into Regional Raid Battles!
Trainers, As Pokémon’s legendary year continues, two Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region are appearing in Pokémon GO Raid Battles for the first time! Dragon- and Psychic-type Pokémon Latias and Latios will appear in different areas around the world for a limited time starting April 2.Drawn to compassionate spirits, the Eon Pokémon Latias and Latios are known for being highly intelligent, and are able to communicate telepathically with humans. They are also stealthy and extremely fast in flight—with Latias able to use its down to refract light to make itself invisible and Latios able to overtake jet planes. Make sure you encounter these special and elusive Pokémon while they roam during this limited time!
The Legendary Pokémon Latias will appear in Raid Battles across Europe and Asia, while Latios will appear in North America, South America, and Africa. On May 8, the Eon Pokémon will switch locations and will be available until June 5, so all Trainers will have the opportunity to catch both powerful Pokémon.
Still searching for the perfect Pokémon to battle Latias and Latios? Pokémon with moves that are particularly strong against Psychic and Dragon types, such as Tyranitar and Mawile, will also be appearing in Raid Battles, so you can put your best team together!
Both Latias and Latios will leave Raid Battles on June 5, so grab your friends and don’t delay! Take on the challenge and seize the opportunity to add even more Legendary Pokémon to your Pokédex. Good luck!
Source: https://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/legendary-latioslatias/
Sprites from Pokémon Sun and Moon have been added to the selection screen of Pokémon GO as part of April Fools.
Experience Pokémon GO like never before with cutting-edge 8-BIT GRAPHICS! Registering approximately twice the definition of 4K, the chunky squares of each pixel provide realistic detail and unbelievable definition. Your Pokédex will feel lifelike in ways previously unimagined on any handheld device ever created.
We feel 100% confident in saying that you’ve never seen Pokémon like this in Pokémon GO! We’re looking forward to your feedback on this brand-new feature. Tell us your thoughts on our latest update with #PokemonGO, and be sure to include a picture of your favorite Pokémon!
Source: https://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/newgraphicsapr2018/
Experience Pokémon GO Like NEVER BEFORE with Brand-New Graphics!
Trainers, We always want to bring you the most immersive graphics experience possible, and we’re excited to share our latest breakthrough with millions of Pokémon GO Trainers around the world. Starting later today, you can be one of the first to experience this all-new graphics engine.Experience Pokémon GO like never before with cutting-edge 8-BIT GRAPHICS! Registering approximately twice the definition of 4K, the chunky squares of each pixel provide realistic detail and unbelievable definition. Your Pokédex will feel lifelike in ways previously unimagined on any handheld device ever created.
We feel 100% confident in saying that you’ve never seen Pokémon like this in Pokémon GO! We’re looking forward to your feedback on this brand-new feature. Tell us your thoughts on our latest update with #PokemonGO, and be sure to include a picture of your favorite Pokémon!
Source: https://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/newgraphicsapr2018/
Mar 28 2018
4th Pokémon GO Community Day - Mareep
Niantic have announced the details for the 4th Pokémon GO Community Day which takes place on April 15th, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Haiti Daylight Time. The featured Pokémon for this day is Mareep and a special move will be distributed with it but announced at a later date. The 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance and 3-Hour Lure bonuses will also be available that day.
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/events/community-day/
Mar 26 2018
Pokémon GO - Pokémon Research
Niantic has announced a new feature for Pokémon GO called Pokémon Research. Starting March 30th, 2018, players will be able to discover the new research feature in Pokémon GO and uncover the mystery behind Mew!
There are two different types of research you can contribute to: Field Research and Special Research. Gather Field Research tasks by spinning nearby PokéStops, which will give you objectives that include discovering and catching certain Pokémon or engaging with battles, among other things. Special Research may be requested by Professor Willow himself, and will take you on a journey to make important discoveries!
Both types of research offer great rewards, including a variety of useful items and even encounters with certain Pokémon! You can complete as many research tasks as you want every day, leading to a full day of adventures. These tasks also have different levels of difficulty, so the more challenging a research task is, the greater the reward waiting for you.
You can earn one Stamp per day by completing at least one Field Research task, and when you obtain seven stamps, you can achieve a Research Breakthrough to receive even greater rewards! You may even have an encounter with a Legendary Pokémon!
Research tasks will provide interesting challenges that will help you get better at discovering, battling, and catching Pokémon! We're excited to see your contributions to the exciting field of Pokémon research, and we can’t wait to hear about the adventures you have along the way! Let’s get moving!
Map View / Field Research / Research Breakthrough / Special Research / Professor Willow
Source: https://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/research/
It’s Time to Conduct Important Pokémon Research!
Trainers, A series of mysterious happenings is occurring all over the world, and Professor Willow is seeking Trainers to help him find out if this is connected to the Mythical Pokémon Mew. These research tasks will become available to Trainers around the world later this week!
There are two different types of research you can contribute to: Field Research and Special Research. Gather Field Research tasks by spinning nearby PokéStops, which will give you objectives that include discovering and catching certain Pokémon or engaging with battles, among other things. Special Research may be requested by Professor Willow himself, and will take you on a journey to make important discoveries!
Both types of research offer great rewards, including a variety of useful items and even encounters with certain Pokémon! You can complete as many research tasks as you want every day, leading to a full day of adventures. These tasks also have different levels of difficulty, so the more challenging a research task is, the greater the reward waiting for you.
You can earn one Stamp per day by completing at least one Field Research task, and when you obtain seven stamps, you can achieve a Research Breakthrough to receive even greater rewards! You may even have an encounter with a Legendary Pokémon!
Research tasks will provide interesting challenges that will help you get better at discovering, battling, and catching Pokémon! We're excited to see your contributions to the exciting field of Pokémon research, and we can’t wait to hear about the adventures you have along the way! Let’s get moving!
Map View / Field Research / Research Breakthrough / Special Research / Professor Willow
Source: https://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/research/
Niantic have announced the details for the 3rd Pokémon GO Community Day which takes place on March 25th, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Haiti Daylight Time. The featured Pokémon for this day is Bulbasaur and as a result all Venusaur that have evolved from Ivysaur during the duration of the Community Day will have the move Frenzy Plant, a move that no other Pokémon currently has in the game. The bonus 3× Catch XP and 3-Hour Lures will also be available that day.
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.95.3 for Android and 1.65.3 for iOS
Trainers, Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.95.3 for Android and 1.65.3 for iOS devices. Details from our development team:- Facebook credentials can now be used to log into the app via the ‘Account’ section in Settings.
- Various bug fixes and performance updates.
Source: https://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/ver-update-031618/
Facebook Account Linking and Login Updates Coming to Pokémon GO!
Good news, Trainers! We’ll soon begin rolling out support for account linking with Facebook. Along with a simpler sign-in process, linking Pokémon GO to your Facebook account gives you more options to log in and helps preserve your progress across devices.With this change, you will also be able to link your Trainer profile to your Facebook and Google accounts, and use any of those credentials to access Pokémon GO. For example, someone who currently logs in with Pokémon Trainer Club could link their Trainer profile to both their Google and Facebook accounts, and then they can use whichever account they prefer going forward. To link your Trainer profile to a Google or Facebook account, access the Settings menu and then select the platform you’d like to link.
Account linking is especially useful for someone who has registered for Pokémon GO using a Google Account that they may not be able to access in the future, such as one associated with a work or university email address. By linking their Facebook account, they can continue to make progress on their Pokédex, and even link a new Google account to their Trainer profile.
Please note: this feature will only be available to Trainers aged 13 and over.
Source: https://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/accountlinking/
Niantic has announced that from February 23rd, 2018 until March 5th, 2018, players of Pokémon GO will have the chance to catch the Legendary Pokémon Kyogre, Groudon and Rayquaza in Raid Battles.
Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza each have their own strengths and weaknesses, so challenging all three will take skill! Power up your strongest Pokémon, grab your friends, and head to nearby Gyms for a chance to battle and catch them from February 23 until March 5.
We’re in for some legendary battles, and the overall result will be exciting! If Rayquaza is defeated more than Kyogre and Groudon combined, Pokémon that typically prefer windy weather (for example, Bagon) are more likely to hatch from Eggs from March 5 to March 16. If not, Pokémon that prefer sunny or rainy weather (like Trapinch or Lotad) are more likely to hatch.
These battles will be tough, so we have new special boxes debuting on February 24, containing Raid Passes to help you prepare. Visit the in-game store to find out more.
Did you know Pokémon is celebrating a ‘legendary’ year in 2018? You can learn about more about these and other Legendary Pokémon at Pokemon.com/Legendary.
Don’t miss this opportunity to add these Legendary Pokémon to your team. Stay safe, and happy exploring!
Source: https://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/legendaryweek022318/
Kyogre and Groudon Join Rayquaza for a Legendary Week of Raid Battles!
Trainers, Now is the time to test your strength! Legendary Pokémon Kyogre and Groudon return to Raid Battles alongside Rayquaza for a limited time. Now is an excellent chance to finally catch all three ancient Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region!Kyogre, Groudon, and Rayquaza each have their own strengths and weaknesses, so challenging all three will take skill! Power up your strongest Pokémon, grab your friends, and head to nearby Gyms for a chance to battle and catch them from February 23 until March 5.
We’re in for some legendary battles, and the overall result will be exciting! If Rayquaza is defeated more than Kyogre and Groudon combined, Pokémon that typically prefer windy weather (for example, Bagon) are more likely to hatch from Eggs from March 5 to March 16. If not, Pokémon that prefer sunny or rainy weather (like Trapinch or Lotad) are more likely to hatch.
These battles will be tough, so we have new special boxes debuting on February 24, containing Raid Passes to help you prepare. Visit the in-game store to find out more.
Did you know Pokémon is celebrating a ‘legendary’ year in 2018? You can learn about more about these and other Legendary Pokémon at Pokemon.com/Legendary.
Don’t miss this opportunity to add these Legendary Pokémon to your team. Stay safe, and happy exploring!
Source: https://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/legendaryweek022318/
A new Safari Zone event has been announced by Niantic for Pokémon GO to celebrate the Chiayi Lantern Festival in Taiwan. The event will take place from February 26th, 2018 until March 3rd, 2018. The official Pokémon website also announced that Poochyena, Growlithe, Eevee, Snubbull and Electrike will be appearing from February 15th, 2018 until February 17th, 2018.
For thousands of years, the Lantern Festival has symbolized good luck and fortune. See beautiful lights and honor the New Year with Pokémon GO during a special Safari Zone event at the Chiayi Lantern Festival in Taiwan, hosted by the Chiayi County government from February 26 to March 3.
Dratini, Mr. Mime, Growlithe and many other Pokémon will be appearing at the Pokémon GO Safari Zone event among the lanterns during the daytime, starting at 7:00 AM. At 5:00 PM, as the lanterns begin to glow, Trainers will see Chinchou and Lanturn in the wild! There will also be Pokémon to discover around Puzi City and the rest of Chiayi County, so make sure you walk around and enjoy all that Chiayi has to offer. And of course, don’t miss the beauty of the lanterns, which will bring good health, wealth and love in the New Year.
We also want to extend our thoughts and condolences to those affected by the nearby earthquake. We hope those lanterns will bring the people of Taiwan comfort, and we sincerely wish you healing and a strong recovery.
Source: https://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/chiayisafarizone/
February 16, 2018, marks the start of the Lunar New Year and the beginning of the Year of the Dog. To celebrate this festive occasion, Pokémon GO will be hosting a special Lunar New Year Event from February 15–17 highlighting Pokémon that resemble real-life canines.
During this time, expect to see plenty more Poochyena, Growlithe, Eevee, Snubbull, and Electrike appearing in your area. As an extra bonus, you will receive three times the usual amount of Stardust when you capture them, which will come in handy when you're looking to power up your Pokémon.
Step out and catch as many of these Pokémon as you can during the event—the more you collect, the faster you'll be able to evolve them. It's a good way to add the likes of Mightyena, Arcanine, and Manectric to your team.
And hey, while you're out playing Pokémon GO, you could take your favorite furry friend for a nice walk, too! It's a win-win for everyone involved—human or pooch!
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/this-pokemon-go-event-is-a-howl/
Honor the New Year with a Safari Zone event at the Chiayi Lantern Festival!
Honoring Lunar New Year: Chiayi Lantern Festival with Pokémon GOFor thousands of years, the Lantern Festival has symbolized good luck and fortune. See beautiful lights and honor the New Year with Pokémon GO during a special Safari Zone event at the Chiayi Lantern Festival in Taiwan, hosted by the Chiayi County government from February 26 to March 3.
Dratini, Mr. Mime, Growlithe and many other Pokémon will be appearing at the Pokémon GO Safari Zone event among the lanterns during the daytime, starting at 7:00 AM. At 5:00 PM, as the lanterns begin to glow, Trainers will see Chinchou and Lanturn in the wild! There will also be Pokémon to discover around Puzi City and the rest of Chiayi County, so make sure you walk around and enjoy all that Chiayi has to offer. And of course, don’t miss the beauty of the lanterns, which will bring good health, wealth and love in the New Year.
We also want to extend our thoughts and condolences to those affected by the nearby earthquake. We hope those lanterns will bring the people of Taiwan comfort, and we sincerely wish you healing and a strong recovery.
Source: https://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/chiayisafarizone/
This Pokémon GO Event Is a Howl!
Celebrate the Year of the Dog in Pokémon GO during the Lunar New Year event.
February 16, 2018, marks the start of the Lunar New Year and the beginning of the Year of the Dog. To celebrate this festive occasion, Pokémon GO will be hosting a special Lunar New Year Event from February 15–17 highlighting Pokémon that resemble real-life canines.
During this time, expect to see plenty more Poochyena, Growlithe, Eevee, Snubbull, and Electrike appearing in your area. As an extra bonus, you will receive three times the usual amount of Stardust when you capture them, which will come in handy when you're looking to power up your Pokémon.
Step out and catch as many of these Pokémon as you can during the event—the more you collect, the faster you'll be able to evolve them. It's a good way to add the likes of Mightyena, Arcanine, and Manectric to your team.
And hey, while you're out playing Pokémon GO, you could take your favorite furry friend for a nice walk, too! It's a win-win for everyone involved—human or pooch!
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/this-pokemon-go-event-is-a-howl/
To celebrate Valentine's Day 2018, schools of Luvdisc will be out swimming and awarding 3x Stardust for each one caught from February 13th, 2018 until February 15th, 2018.
On top of that, the following shopping centers will host special accommodations for Trainers searching for Dratini during Community Day on February 24:
These shopping centers will continue to activate Lure Modules along with exclusive Team Lounges and special giveaways for Trainers. Visit your local shopping center’s Facebook page for more information and share your adventures with us using #PokemonGOCommunityDay on your preferred social channels. Stay safe, and happy exploring!
Source: https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/963519532798275584
Pokémon GO Fun and Festivities at Unibail-Rodamco Shopping Centers in February!
Trainers in Europe will get an extra treat throughout February thanks to Unibail-Rodamco! Until February 26, all 58 Unibail-Rodamco Pokémon GO shopping center locations across Europe will activate Lure Modules at the PokéStops in their shopping centers from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. local time.On top of that, the following shopping centers will host special accommodations for Trainers searching for Dratini during Community Day on February 24:
- Mall of Scandinavia (Stockholm, Sweden)
- Fisketorvet (Copenhagen, Denmark)
- CentrO (Oberhausen, Germany)
- Les 4 Temps (Paris, France)
- Confluence (Lyon, France)
- La Maquinista (Barcelona, Spain)
- Höfe am Brühl (Leipzig, Germany)
- Wroclavia (Wroclaw, Poland)
- Centrum Černý Most (Prague, Czech Republic)
These shopping centers will continue to activate Lure Modules along with exclusive Team Lounges and special giveaways for Trainers. Visit your local shopping center’s Facebook page for more information and share your adventures with us using #PokemonGOCommunityDay on your preferred social channels. Stay safe, and happy exploring!
Source: https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/963519532798275584
