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,…
Talk about repressed memories coming back to me suddenly, but anyone who was a kid during the N64’s lifespan will likely remember the brash commercials Nintendo aired. One of the more obscure was for the 1998 classic Banjo-Kazooie. A brief 30-second ad had some men camping in the forest and…
Surprise! On Sunday, July 7th, 2024, Niantic announced a bonus for Trainers who have purchased a ticket to Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global (or who are going to). 7 km Eggs featured in this year’s GO Fest event will be available early and have a Shiny Pokémon boost too! (For…
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…
Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global is almost here, but Generation VII’s Ultra Beasts can’t wait. Shiny Buzzwole, Shiny Pheromosa, and Shiny Xurkitree debut worldwide, but they won’t be available in Five-Star Raids for long! Ultra Beasts will be swapping in and out daily, before all entering the Raid rotation on…
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…
While Trainers are partaking in Pokémon GO Fest 2024: New York City, the rest of the world will get a Water-type Pokémon event that features a debut. Shiny Ducklett (and, technically, Shiny Swanna) will be available in Pokémon GO globally for the first time. (For more details about the Season…
As we get closer to Pokémon GO Fest 2024 New York City, Google Play account holders can enjoy some perks in Pokémon GO. To start, Trainers in the United States can exchange Play Points for an exclusive Partner Research that’ll reward Trainers with a Charcadet encounter and more. (For more…
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…
During the previous Pokémon GO seasons, Niantic started selling a month-long paid Timed Research ticket (which came with additional month-long bonuses). This time the monthly Timed Research is free for all Trainers. Similar to the Season of World of Wonders, the bonuses have been dropped, yet Trainers can expect Pokémon…
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,…
Every month, Niantic spotlights a Pokémon for Pokémon GO’s Research Breakthrough encounter. This feature was added to the game in April 2018 as part of the Field Research system. Essentially a quest system, Trainers can acquire Field Research tasks by logging in daily and/or spinning PokéStops (one task per PokéStop…
Niantic will be attending Gamescom LATAM at the São Paulo Expo and will have an in-person activation there. Trainers attending the event can Lure PokéStops and have a chance at encountering Unown G, complete a free Timed Research featuring Pikachu wearing a Party Hat, and complete event-exclusive Field Research. (For…
Niantic will be at Supanova 2024 – Perth and will have an in-person activation at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre. Trainers attending the event can Lure PokéStops and have a chance at encountering Unown S, complete a free Timed Research featuring Pikachu wearing a Party Hat, and complete event-exclusive…
