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,…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
At the end of Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out, there’s a special global event that all Trainers can partake in. Not quite a GO Fest or Tour, the GO Wild Area event is pulling some inspiration from the Safari Zone, but with a spotlight on Electric- and Poison-type Pokémon….
Initially announced in 2021 to promote a themed airplane traveling experience in Japan, the Pokémon GO x Pokémon Air Adventures event is now happening in May 2022. With the delay, there have also been some new changes in Pokémon GO. Niantic just rolled out the revamped Mega Evolution system, so…
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,…
Big things are happening in Pokémon GO! With the arrival of Mega Kangaskhan and the improved Mega Evolution system, Niantic is hosting a Mega Raid Day. Kangaskhan, a regional exclusive in the world of Pokémon GO, will be easier to catch worldwide thanks to the appearance of Mega Kangaskhan in…
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…
It’s been a very busy, multiple announcements kind of week for Pokémon GO and Niantic isn’t stopping. This time it’s about the long-delayed Pokémon Air Adventures event and its new, worldwide event for 2022. Since it’s been a year since it was initially announced, there are a few new changes…
Mario Kart Tour is traveling from Amsterdam all the way to Isle Delfino for its next in-game event. The two-weeklong Doctor Tour might not be seasonal or city themed, but it’s nostalgic on a couple fronts. Not only is the fan-favorite Coconut Mall track making its mobile debut (after returning…
Niantic has revamped Pokémon GO’s Mega Evolution mechanic and after a brief rollout trial in Australia and New Zealand, the updated feature is now available worldwide! To celebrate the event and to get Trainers familiar with the new system, a short, three-day weekend event about Mega Evolution has been announced….
After a three-day test, the new and improved Mega Evolution system in Pokémon GO is live worldwide! Niantic made the announcement today via the official social media accounts and blog for the mobile game. That’s not all though, as they’ve released a new version of the “Mega Updates in Pokémon…
Nearly a month since it was first announced, Niantic has divulged even more details about this year’s Pokémon GO Fest. The event, falling in line with the previous two Pokémon GO Fest events, will not be limited to select locations and will have free and paid ticket options available. Niantic…
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…
Niantic’s bi-monthly Dev Diaries series is back with a new episode. Its focus is Pokémon GO’s incorporation of the Mega Evolution mechanic. While Trainers who’ve pursued datamines about the mobile game might not be surprised at the topic, what is surprising is the release schedule. Get ready to enjoy a…
Now with April 2022’s Community Day in the books, Niantic is looking forward to the next Community Day event in Pokémon GO. Announced this morning on social media and on the official Pokémon GO blog, May 2022’s Community Day will feature another Pokémon from the Alola region – Alolan Geodude….
