According to some new rumors coming from the Famiboards, it appears as if Nintendo is amping up production of the Switch 2 to meet a theoretically gigantic launch. With no official announcement of the Switch’s successor upon us yet, gamers and industry pundits have been left to speculate on what…
It was confirmed today that Pokémon Horizons will be returning for a second season, exclusively on Netflix! Season 2 of Horizons will debut on February 7th, 2025. As has been the case since Journeys debuted on the platform, the season will most likely be split into parts with about 12…
It’s that time of year again; the air is getting colder, leaves are falling, and the days are getting shorter. All of these signs point to one thing: holiday sales are rolling out! Indeed, it’s the perfect time of year to chip away at your wishlist as retailers everywhere start…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
As promised, the Ultra Unlock events for July 2024 have been unlocked thanks to Trainers completing Global Challenges during Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global. For Part 2, Steel-type Pokémon will be featured, including the Shiny debut of Togedemaru. (For more details about the Season of Shared Skies, you can check…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
Starting in January 2018, Community Day is a monthly event in Pokémon GO that shines the spotlight on a particular Pokémon. For one day each month, a Pokémon selected by Niantic will have its spawn rate increased during a block of hours. Also, the Shiny appearance rate for the starring…
Halfway through Pokémon GO’s Season of Shared Skies, Niantic announced a “season-long” Timed Research available via a paid ticket. (This Timed Research isn’t related to the monthly free Timed Research made available throughout the season.) Available at the start of the Ultra Unlock Part 1: Better Together event, Trainers can…
20 Global Challenges were completed during this year’s global Pokémon GO Fest! Due to that, there will be three Ultra Unlock events happening this month. The first features a new debut to Pokémon GO – Tandemaus (and their evolved form, Maushold). In addition to Tandemaus being featured, other Pokémon that…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
For Pokémon GO’s 2024 GO Fest, we’re taking a trip back to Alola. The Sun and Moon theme is prevalent with Pikachu wearing sun and moon crowns, Unown letters that spell Day and Night, Costumed Umbreon and Espeon, Necrozma finally debuting worldwide, the fusion mechanic concerning Dusk Mane and Dawn…
For Pokémon GO’s 2024 GO Fest, we’re taking a trip back to Alola. The Sun and Moon theme is prevalent with Pikachu wearing sun and moon crowns, Unown letters that spell Day and Night, Costumed Umbreon and Espeon, Necrozma finally debuting worldwide, the fusion mechanic concerning Dusk Mane and Dawn…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
