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However, the encounters themselves also differ greatly from the core Pokemon franchise. While many Legendary Pokemon appear in special areas and have unique movesets, in Pokemon GO, Legendary Pokemon are powerful but otherwise differ little from normal Pokemon raids. Pokemon GO is famously much more simple than Pokemon games usually are, but even so, it’s a shame that Legendary Pokemon don’t get any special treatment when they appear in Raids....

In a new interview with Brazilian newspaper O Globo, Niantic VP of Strategic Partnerships Mathieu de Fayet was asked how the studio plan on keeping players interested in Pokemon GO, to which he replied that some of the team’s original plans had to be held back due to the mobile game’s popularity. De Fayet then stated that the studio is currently working on various things for Summer, and Niantic’s plan included both legendary Pokemon and the long-awaited 1v1 player battle feature....

Weedle was announced as the winner shortly after the voting concluded, but it took a week or so for official details about the June Community Day event to arrive. Now that players know what exciting bonuses and special features they are in store for, the countdown to the June 20 Pokemon GO event can really begin. RELATED: Pokemon GO: A Hairy Situation Special Research Revealed in Datamine Although the most exciting part of June’s Community Day for many players will likely be the chance to add a new shiny to their collection, that isn’t all that has fans hyped....

As part of the upcoming late May 2021 event, Yveltal is arriving in the game for the very first time. The powerful Legendary Pokemon is is a Dark-/Flying-type which gives it an interesting collection of strengths and weaknesses for Pokemon GO trainers to take into account when preparing their counter rosters for the many Battle Raids that are on the way. RELATED: Pokemon GO: How to Beat Arlo (May 2021)...

As seen in the tweet below from Nintendo of Europe, while Pokemon Gold and Silver will technically be sold as physical units for 3DS, all that the box will contain is a download code for either of the titles, and not an actual game card. The “physical” releases are set to come out in tandem with the games being launched as Virtual Console titles in the 3DS eShop, which kind of undermines the reasoning behind selling them in tangible packages without anything else other than a download code....

Chloe (aka Koharu) from Pokemon Journeys is one of the most unusual characters in the series because, for most of her life, she has had no interest in Pokemon whatsoever. At a young age, she had a terrifying encounter with Gengar and a second mishap with a hoard of Venonat, which left the poor girl traumatized and unable to bond with any pocket monsters.She ended up rejecting the whole Pokemon lifestyle and voluntarily enrolled at a “regular” school in her hometown, Vermilion City....

Though much of the world’s attention was focused on Scarlet and Violet, their Spain-inspired region, and trio of starters, a good deal of content was also unveiled for Pokemon Legends: Arceus. An online anime series is in the works based on the Hisui region, representing Sinnoh at a time before humans and Pokemon lived together, and a free “Daybreak” update released for the open-world title. Daybreak is relatively small but has some stand-out additions that could point to a healthy future, including its new Massive Mass Outbreak mechanic....

In this period of change, it would be in Game Freak’s best interest to try as many new things as possible with Pokemon Legends: Arceus. The features that have been shown should only be the tip of the iceberg. The Hisui region is ripe for discovery, and plenty of other mechanics should be changed up to accentuate that. One that fans may not instantly jump to, but should see some extra attention, is the Ride Pokemon system....

Despite this emphasis on what certain Pokemon looked like in the past, there are still some recognizable creatures that have been unaltered. This includes the likes of Rapidash, Luxray, and Scyther. One Pokemon that is also available to catch in Legends: Arceus is Unown, a Pokemon that is rarely spotlighted in the mainline games. These are alphabet and character symbol shaped creatures that have some apparent ties to Arceus itself, though it’s never been stated what the connection is....

For those unfamiliar with Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, it’s a series of games set in world inhabited solely by Pokemon. That means players will be taking on the role of Pikachu or other Pokemon favorites. Players will answer a series of questions at the start of the game, which will help determine which Pokemon they will play as. They’ll then be able to choose another Pokemon to be their partner. 16 different Pokemon will be available to choose from....

Whether it be for competitive ambitions, or simply just to have a brand-new buddy to tag along on their journey to becoming a Pokemon master in Paldea, there are great candidates in Generation 9. Some new Pokemon are considerably better than others though, especially when considering the base stats for those Pokemon. 10 Armarogue/Ceruledge The brand-new Armarogue and Ceruledge are great Pokemon that were first introduced to fans in trailers before Scarlet & Violet’s release....

Concerning the release of Groudon, here’s the Pokémon GO team’s official announcement: Pokémon GO players have a month to add the newest legendary to their collection, and with the recent and upcoming updates to the game, they have a multitude of new features to assist them. Almost certainly, Groudon will benefit from the new weather system, but players can now craft battle parties. This new feature, although currently in beta, will better help players be prepared for their eventual encounter with Groudon because they can have teams ready based on the weather....

Like many mobile games, Pokemon GO is free to play. There are, however, plenty of purchases that can be made with real money for Pokecoins, which can be exchanged for helpful items. Players can also gain access to exclusive events by buying virtual tickets that can only be accessed by spending real money. RELATED: Pokemon GO: 10 Most Expensive Pokemon To Evolve With Candies, Ranked One of the most recent player outcries about how Pokemon GO has been relying on in-app purchases was based around the Spring into Spring event....

Niantic has now confirmed the start time of this Pokemon GO Fire and Ice special event, with it due to kick off at 1pm PDT today, June 13. This event, which has been created to celebrate the upcoming solstices in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, will then run through for a week, and will end at 1pm PDT on June 20. So, there’s plenty of time for trainers to go out to make some additions to their roster....

Some vague tweets from the official Pokemon GO account earlier this week led players to believe that the March event would put a spotlight on Abra and new files uploaded to the game’s master code seem to confirm that theory. Interestingly, that’s not the only thing that the new files have confirmed… RELATED: Pokemon GO: Everything You Need To Know For Philadelphia Safari Zone Event First off, the new files included the Abra-themed quests for the upcoming Community Day....

Pokemon GO emulates some aspects of traditional Pokemon games, but it’s also introducing many unique gameplay mechanics and features, and Pokemon gyms are no exception. According to developer Niantic, Pokemon gyms will have real-world locations that a player must travel to in order to battle against the gym’s defending Pokemon. However, that’s where the similarities to classic Pokemon games end, as Pokemon gyms in Pokemon GO are a bit more involved than simply battling the gym leader and leaving with a shiny new badge....

One evolution stone has the sole purpose of evolving two specific water-type Pokemon, Slowpoke and Poliwhirl, into their evolved forms, Slowking and Politoed, respectively. Here is how to find the King’s Rock evolution stone, and the other requirements players must meet to obtain Slowking and Politoed. How to Get King’s Rock It should come as little surprise to Pokemon trainers on the prowl for evolution stones, but the King’s Rock evolution stone is found the same way as the rest of them....

This time around, the Pokemon GO Lunar New Year event is going to once again put the spotlight on red Pokemon, but that isn’t the only bonus or feature. There are some exciting limited time Battle Raid bosses showing up, new Egg hatches, and even some special Friendship and Gift bonuses for players to keep an eye on. RELATED: Pokemon GO: All Field Research Tasks and Rewards (February 2021)...

There are some players that may have already completed their Pokedex, and are simply waiting for the chance to catch new creatures. However, the only new Pokemon that have been added to the game in recent months are the Legendaries that are confined to raid battles, meaning that fans have been catching the same Pokemon since the second generation creatures were introduced earlier this year. Some may feel as though the selection of pocket monsters to collect in Pokemon GO has grown stale, but they shouldn’t worry....

Following the conclusion of Ultra Unlock: Part Three, many players are on the edge of their seats wondering what bosses are coming to the hit geocaching mobile game next. Pokemon GO: September 2021’s next bosses We have some information regarding the near future of Pokemon GO’s next event for September 2021. Pokemon that will appear in five star raids include: Lugia - Lugias battled in this raid will be guarenteed to have the signature move, Aeroblast....