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Pokemon GO
Augmented Reality
RPG
Systems
phone transparent
Released
July 6, 2016
ESRB
e
Developer(s)
Niantic
Publisher(s)
Niantic
Engine
Unity
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
Yes
Cross Save
Yes
Franchise
Pokemon
Steam Deck Compatibility
n/a
Genre(s)
Augmented Reality, RPG
Platform(s)
iOS, Android
Steam Deck Compatibility
n/a
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Complete these steps to get an encounter with Keldeo

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Shiny Morpeko makes its debut

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These high catch rate balls will help you grab rare Pokémon quickly

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These Pokémon essentially come combat-ready

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Gigantamax Grimmsnarl makes its debut alongside some mighty big Pokémon

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The dark- and fairy-types have come out to play

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Spidops and Tarountula in Pokémon Go
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Get your hands on this new spider

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Costumed Teddiursa and Noibat join the Halloween crew

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Poltchageist makes its debut

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Make the most of your XP

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Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile in Pokémon Go
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A quiet event so you can play Legends: Z-A all weekend

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Shiny Solosis in front of Duosion and Reuniclus
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Look out for this shiny little germ

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More Applin evolutions make their debut

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Applin with its various evolution options behind it.
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How to find the apple core Pokémon and evolve it

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Dynamax Duraludon in a city in Pokémon Go
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Duraludon makes its debut, Dynamax style

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Ditto, Dunsparce, and Dudunsparce in Pokémon Go
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Dudunsparce makes its debut

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