Pokémon Go guide

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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
Both forms of Indeedee and a shadow Tornadus in Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go 'Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over' event guide
Pokémon Go

This event debuts Indeedee and shadow Tornadus

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Shiny Flabébé with a red Floette and Florges behind it
Pokémon Go Flabébé Community Day guide
Pokémon Go

This tiny flower baby is getting its time in the sun

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A Psyduck with a pool floaty around its waist sits on the beach in Pokémon Go.
Pokémon Go 'Pokémon Concierge Celebration' event guide
Pokémon Go

Just take a look at this Psyduck!

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A Pokémon Go trainer with several Mega Kanto Pokémon around him.
Pokémon Go 'Kanto Celebration' event, Timed Research guide
Pokémon Go

Run it back to Kanto, again!

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Shiny Rookidee in front of Corvisquire and Corviknight
Pokémon Go Rookidee Community Day guide
Pokémon Go

Make the most of this little bird's special day

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Two walking people smile at a phone while various Pokémon Go levels float around them.
Pokémon Go XP Celebration event and level 80 update, explained
Pokémon Go

Use this event to help you hit any last-minute level goals

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Dondozo dives in the water in Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go 'Sunkissed Shores' event guide
Pokémon Go

The big sushi chef fish makes its appearance

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Eternatus, Zacian, and Zamazenta over a Go Fest logo
Pokémon Go Fest 2025 'Max Finale' event guide and Gigantamax schedule
Pokémon Go

Time to catch up on all those other Gigantamax Pokémon

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Eternatus on top of a gradient background
How to get Eternatus in Pokémon Go

You're going to need a lot of candy to power up this beast

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Several Legendary Pokémon take over Power Spots in Pokémon Go while Zacian and Zamazenta look on.
Pokémon Go 'Dark Skies' event guide

All those huge Dynamax Pokémon make their returns

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A determined Pikachu in a varsity jacket in Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go '2025 World Championships Celebration' event guide
Pokémon Go

What a fashionable Pikachu!

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Giovanni stands next to a shadow Giratina in Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go 'Delightful Days Taken Over' event guide
Pokémon Go

Giovanni's got his hands on another Legendary Pokémon

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Snom and Frosmoth overlaid on a gradient background
How to get and evolve Snom into Frosmoth in Pokémon Go

Turn your little worm into a moth

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Snom and Frosmoth in Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go 'Cozy Companions' event guide

Try your luck to get a shiny Tandemaus

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Gigantamax Cinderace, Rillaboom, and Inteleon on a gradient background.
Pokémon Go ‘Gigantamax Journey’ promo code and Timed Research

Should you pick Rillaboom, Cinderace, or Inteleon?

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Gigantamax Butterfree on a blue and green gradient background.
Gigantamax Butterfree counters, weakness, and battle tips in Pokémon Go

How to squash this huge bug

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Toedscool and Wiglett in Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go ‘Adventure Week’ 2025 event guide

It’s Toedscool time

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Honedge, Doublade, and Aegislash on a gradient background.
How to get Honedge and how Aegislash works in Pokémon Go

Aegislash’s two forms have unique PvP interactions

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How to get Honedge and how Aegislash works in Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go ‘Ultra Unlock Steel and Scales’ event guide

That’s a hefty Stardust and XP bonus!

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A lured-up PokéStop in Pokémon Go surrounded by Chatot, Audino, Noibat, and some other Pokémon.
Pokémon Go ‘Summer Concert’ event guide

Make some noise for these special lure spawns

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