Niantic Talks About Its Continuing Commitment To Pokémon GO Real-World Play

 Pokemon GO has been available on mobile devices for almost 7 years at this point. Niantic continues to provide the game with a ton of support, and the most recent illustration of this can be seen in a new blog post the business published on the official Pokemon GO website.

Niantic had made the decision to talk about "our renewed commitment to improving Pokémon GO's in-person experience" in the blog post. The corporation specifically mentions the Community Ambassador Program, Campfire, and game updates as three components that assist their effort.

Niantic says they're working on ways to make it simpler for users to take part in local Raid Battles and develop friendships with Trainers they've engaged in combat with. They also intend to include "new features that provide rewards and encounters with additional Pokémon while roaming outside" and "enhancements to the gaming experience when playing in person with family and friends".

The second feature Niantic introduced was Campfire, which allowed "Trainers to interact, discover local groups, and find active nearby Raid Battles". Despite the fact that they did not provide any specifics, they did state that further upgrades would be coming "soon" for Campfire.

Last but not least, Niantic discussed the Community Ambassador Program, which aims to "nurture in-person Pokémon GO communities while also developing new communities for Trainers to find". Niantic just mentions that they "look forward to sharing additional details about the initiative later this year, including new ways to join and celebrate your local community" in their statement regarding it.

Pokemon Presents Happening On February 27th

Trainers, mark your calendars! On February 27, 2023, at 6 am Pacific Time / 2 pm UK Time, a special episode of Pokemon Presents will air on the official Pokemon YouTube channel. In honor of the franchise's 27th anniversary, fans may "Celebrate Pokémon Together" with 20 minutes of franchise news.

The next #PokemonPresents is on the way, Trainers! 🤩

Tune in to our official YouTube channel at 6:00 a.m. PST on February 27 for about 20 minutes of exciting Pokémon news in celebration of #PokemonDay 2023! 🎉

📺 https://t.co/Xo6KYjvSdj pic.twitter.com/FFrmk8a5z8

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) February 21, 2023

Pokemon GO November Community Day Features Teddiursa

More information has emerged regarding next month’s Community Day in the hit smartphone game Pokemon GO. The November 2022 Pokemon GO Community Day kicks off on Saturday, 12th November from 2pm until 5pm local time and the star of the show is the the Little Bear Pokemon, Teddiursa, who can evolve into Ursaring. Here’s what you need to know November’s Pokemon GO Community Event:

• A Full Moon will appear in the Pokémon GO skies from Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., to Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 6:00 a.m. local time.
• Pokémon Debut – For the first time in Pokémon GO, Trainers will be able to evolve their Ursaring into Ursaluna while the full moon is visible.
• Once the moon sets, Trainers will only be able to evolve Ursaring to Ursaluna when the moon is full again.
• Featured Attack – Evolve Ursaring (Teddiursa’s Evolution) during the event or up to five hours afterward to get an Ursaluna that knows the Charged Attack High Horsepower.
• Community Day Special Research – For US$1.00 (or equivalent pricing tier), Trainers can purchase or gift tickets to access the Teddiursa Community Day–exclusive Special Research story, A Sweet Snack.
• Community Day Bonuses (2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m local time)
• 3× Catch XP, 2× Catch Candy, 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive XL Candy from catching Pokémon
• 3 hr Lure Modules, 3 hr Incense, snapshot surprise
• One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of two for the day*
• Trades made will require 50% less Stardust*
• Bonus Battle Raids (5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time)
• Trainers who defeat Ursaring in a special four-star Raid Battle will see more Teddiursa appearing in a 300-meter radius around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes.
• Teddiursa that appear under these circumstances will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokémon as those that appear during November Community Day’s three-hour event period.

Pokemon Puzzle League Is Coming To Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack This Week

Nintendo has announced that the puzzle game Pokemon Puzzle League will be the next title to be added to the Nintendo 64 app for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass subscribers. The game first appeared on the N64 in North America in 2000, and it pits players against various trainers and gym leaders
resembling those seen in classics Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow. The gameplay of Pokemon Puzzle League is quite similar to that of Panel de Pon. The game will be available on July 15th.

Join Ash, Brock, and Misty as they gather in Puzzle Village to compete for the title of Pokémon Puzzle Master!

Pokémon Puzzle League is coming to #NintendoSwitch for #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack members on 7/15! #Nintendo64 pic.twitter.com/GRC9xa09Zl

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 8, 2022

Here Are Details For The Sixth Anniversary Event For Pokemon GO

It's hard to imagine that Pokemon GO is already in its sixth year, and the iOS and Android game is still as popular as ever with enthusiasts. The Pokemon Company has released the specifics for the six-year anniversary celebration for the
smartphone game, which will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6th. The event's featured Pokemon is Charizard. As always, there will be unique event-themed Field Research and a Battle Weekend. Here's a taste of what to anticipate from the six-year Pokemon GO anniversary event:

• Pokemon debuts – For the first time, Trainers will be able to encounter the following in Pokémon GO:
• Party Hat Charmeleon*, Party Hat Charizard*, Cake Costume Pikachu
• Trainers will also be able to evolve their Party Hat Charmanders into Party Hat Charmeleon and Party Hat Charizard. 
• Wild Encounters – The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:
• Bulbasaur*, Party Hat Charmander, Squirtle*, Cake Costume Pikachu, Machop*, Ledyba*, Ralts*, Buneary*, Venipede, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Bunnelby*, Litleo*, Pikipek
• If Trainers are lucky: Gabite, Clauncher, Helioptile.
• Raids – The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids:
• One-Star: Cake Costume Pikachu, Dratini*
• Three-Star: Venusaur, Party Hat Charizard*, Blastoise, Tyranitar, Metagross
• Five-Star: Zapdos*
• Mega: Mega Charizard X* (July 6 – 7), Mega Charizard Y* (July 7 – 12).
• Field Research – Trainers who complete Field Research tasks have a chance to encounter the following Pokémon:
• Bulbasaur*, Charmander*, Squirtle*, Chikorita*, Cyndaquil*, Totodile*, Treecko*, Torchic*, Mudkip*, Turtwig*, Chimchar*, Piplup*, Snivy*, Tepig*, Oshawott*, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Rowlet, Litten, Popplio.
• Battle Weekend – In addition, from Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, July 10, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. local time, Trainers will be able to enjoy:
• Team GO Rockets balloons will appear every three hours
• Enjoy up to 20 GO Battle League sets each day
• 4× Stardust from GO Battle League Rewards
• Use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration
• Battle Team GO Rocket boss Giovanni to rescue Shadow Latios
• Complete Special Research centered around Giovanni to earn a Super Rocket Radar.

*If Trainers are lucky, they might encounter a Shiny Pokémon.

Pokemon TCG Themed In-Game Events Coming To Pokemon GO

The Pokémon Company International today revealed a set of special in-game events coming soon to Pokémon GO in celebration of the upcoming launch of the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Pokémon GO expansion. 

Starting June 16 and going through June 30, 2022, Pokémon GO players have the opportunity to:

• Catch a Pikachu wearing a Pokémon TCG-themed hat. This Pikachu can also be found in Pokémon TCG: Pokémon GO booster packs.
• Encounter Mewtwo in five-star raids. The Pokémon TCG: Pokémon GO expansion will feature Mewtwo V with special artwork inspired by raids.
• Catch Wimpod and Golisopod for the first time. Both Pokémon appear in the Pokémon TCG: Pokémon GO expansion.

The Pokémon TCG: Pokémon GO expansion launches July 1, 2022, at participating retailers worldwide. 

Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Release For Nintendo Switch In November

The Pokémon Company has released the latest teaser for the two upcoming mainline Pokemon games, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, which will be released this autumn. As you can see, it's a 3D open world adventure, and the visual design of some of the characters appears to be influenced by the massively popular smartphone game Pokemon GO, but with greater detail. The game will ideally build on some of the new elements seen in the most recent mainstream Pokemon game, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, which was released earlier this year and was highly appreciated by Pokemon fans all around the world. When Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet are released on November 18th, they are sure to be a big success for The Pokemon Company. Digital pre-orders for the games are available now on the Nintendo eShop. 

Koraidon and Miraidon, the new Legendary Pokémon featured in these titles, appear on the game's cover. Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are the series' first open-world RPGs. Along with series classics like trading and battling Pokémon, players in these games will be able to explore the region's different locales with up to four people.

✔️ New Pokémon

✔️ New Professors

✔️ New trailer

The wait is over, Trainers — the latest Pokemon #ScarletViolet trailer is finally here! pic.twitter.com/7CrdwWZGoS

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) June 1, 2022

Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Pokemon GO Fest 2022

The Pokemon Company and Niantic have released information about this year's Pokemon GO Fest, which begins on June 4th. This year's event will be centered on Mythical Pokemon
Shaymin—the Gratitude Pokemon that will serve as the event's centerpiece. Pokemon GO Fest 2022 will take place between Saturday, June 4th, 2022 and Sunday, June 5th, 2022, and as usual, gamers will unlock goodies, receive bonuses, and much more. During the event, ticket holders will be able to earn up to nine free Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms. Pokemon GO Fest tickets are currently on sale for $14.99, which includes access to event gaming on both Saturday and Sunday. There will also be a unique closing event on Saturday, August 27, 2022, which is included in the aforementioned fee. Make sure to read the official site for a detailed list of details. Tickets may be purchased in-game through the Pokemon GO shop.

The April Pokemon Community Day Is All About Mudkip

Pokemon GO will host another unique vintage Pokemon GO Community Day. The April Community Day will focus on Mudkip and will take place on Sunday, April 10th from 2pm to 5pm local time, with the chance of seeing a Shiny Mudkip. Swampert, Mudkip's Evolution, possesses the Charged Attack, Hydro Cannon. The following information is taken directly from the official Pokemon GO website.

Community Day Special Research Story: Mudkip Community Day Classic

• For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access a Mudkip Community Day Classic–exclusive Special Research story.
• Stay tuned for when tickets for the Mudkip Community Day Classic Special Research story go live!

Event Bonuses

• 3× Catch XP
• Incense activated during the event will last for three hours.
• Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.
• Take a few snapshots during Community Day Classic for a surprise!

Event Bundles

• There’ll be a special one-time-purchase Community Day Box available for 850 PokéCoins, featuring 15 Ultra Balls, 15 Pinap Berries, 1 Elite Fast TM, and 1 Remote Raid Pass.
• A bundle containing 30 Ultra Balls will be available in the shop at no cost. Be sure to pick it up during the event!

Pokemon GO March Community Day Features Sandshrew And Alolan Sandshrew

Niantic has announced that the Pokemon GO March
Community Day will take place on Sunday, March 13th. Sandshrew and Alolan Sandshrew will be featured on the current Community Day, and if players are lucky, they may discover a unique Shiny one. As previously indicated, the event will take place on March 13, 2022, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. local time. Here are the specifics, as provided by Pokemon GO live.

Sandshrew and Alolan Sandshrew

• Evolve Sandshrew during the event or up to two hours afterward to get a Sandslash that knows the Charged Attack Night Slash.
• Evolve Alolan Sandshrew during the event or up to two hours afterward to get an Alolan Sandslash that knows the Fast Attack Shadow Claw.

Community Day Special Research Story: Gritty and Glacial

• For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Sandshrew Community Day–exclusive Special Research story, Gritty and Glacial.
• Stay tuned for when tickets for the Gritty and Glacial Special Research story go live.

Event Bonuses

• 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period.
• Incense activated during the event will last for three hours.
• Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.
• Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!

Event Bundles

• There’ll be a special one-time-purchase Community Day Box available for 1,280 PokéCoins, featuring 30 Ultra Balls, three Super Incubators, five Lucky Eggs, 1 Elite Charged TM.
• A bundle containing 30 Ultra Balls will be available in the shop at no cost. Be sure to pick it up during the event!

Pokemon Scarlet & Pokemon Violet Announced, Releasing Late 2022

The Pokemon Presents event came to a close with some exciting news for Pokemon fans: Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet have been confirmed for the Nintendo Switch. Later this year, both games will be released simultaneously. The game is being developed by Gamefreak, and the gameplay style is similar to Pokemon Legends Arceus. Check put the game's starters below.

 

Welcome to the open world of Pokémon.

Embark on an open-world adventure in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, arriving on Nintendo Switch in late 2022.

❤️💜 #ScarletViolet pic.twitter.com/xZZTNzGgS1

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) February 27, 2022

Pokemon Legends Arceus Tops The Sales Chart For January 2022

1. Pokemon Legends: Arceus
   
2. Call of Duty: Vanguard
3. Monster Hunter Rise
4. Madden NFL 22
5. God of War 2018
6. Spider-Man: Mile Morales
7. FIFA 22
8. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
9. Rainbow Six: Extraction
10. Battlefield 2042

Source 

Flabébé Comes To Pokémon GO For Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is being commemorated in a variety of ways in Pokémon Go. From February 10 to 14, you'll have the opportunity to participate in new activities and see the Pokémon Flabébé for the first time.

This fairy-type Pokémon can evolve twice and rides atop a flower. It will turn into Floette if you feed it 25 candies. It'll become Florges if you give it another 100 candies, but only after you've earned 20 hearts with it as a companion. Flabébé is a Generation VI Pokémon with the Pokédex number 669. You'll also be able to develop Furfrou in a unique method throughout the event. You may choose the Heart Trip to give it a festive Valentine's Day design if you feed it 25 candies and 10,000 stardust.

Along with the notable Pokémon, you'll also come into the typical suspects in the wild. Luvdisc, Chansey, Plusle, Minun, Miltank, Audino, Alomomola, Woobat, Volbeat, and Illumise are among the artists on this list. There are also gleaming versions of each of them. Mega Houndoom will be the lone Mega Raid, with Registeel being the sole Pokémon in five-star raids. Spinda goes back to her field research duties, wearing a heart design this time. Spinda may be gleaming as well.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Is Getting A New Mystery Gift Distribution

For Pokémon Legends: Arceus, a new mystery gift distribution has been revealed. This may entice gamers to return to the Hisui region, or persuade those who have been on the fence to soon start up the game.

Serebii.net first reported on the upcoming mystery gift distribution event after spotting signs for it.

The event appears to be limited to GameStop and will take place from February 25 until March 13. Players will receive a Hisuian Growlithe as well as 20 Feather Balls.

Nintendo Announces Pokemon Legends: Arceus More Than Over 6.5 Million Copies

The latest Pokemon game for the Nintendo Switch, Pokemon Legends Arceus, has sold over 6.5 million copies in its first week on the market. The most recent installment in the series is essentially the next step in the evolution of the Pokémon
franchise, which had become a touch stale. Pokemon fans have reacted positively to the latest installment in the series, which, with some fine tuning over time, will serve as a solid foundation for the iconic brand moving ahead.

Thank you to the more than 6.5 million explorers worldwide who have already embarked on an exciting new adventure in #PokemonLegendsArceus!

We hope you're loading up on more potato mochi before your next research mission! pic.twitter.com/u1MKRHkhhD

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 4, 2022

Be Wary Of Pokemon Legends: Arceus Leaks

Pokemon Legends: Arceus, the next installment in the
Pokemon franchise, will be released on January 28th, and it appears to be a promising new approach for the iconic game. Some people have gotten their hands on retail copies more than a week early, and footage and details are circulating all over the internet. The PokeLeaks subreddit proved to be the initial port of call, with a single member publishing facts about the game, followed by others contributing information, implying that several copies of the game are currently in circulation. Be wary of spoilers if you don't want the game to be ruined for you.

Pokemon Go Bulbasaur Community Day Classic Happening On January 22nd

Niantic hosts a special day in Pokemon GO once a month that focuses on a single Pokemon. Community Day is a short-term event that usually lasts only a few hours. However, it generally leads to some fascinating changes for players, like as the
appearance of particular Pokemon in the wild more regularly.

This is, however, an exception. The first Community Day of 2022 was announced late last month, but it isn't the only one that will take place in January. During the "Season of Heritage," there will also be a return to the event's beginnings. You may participate in the "Community Day Classic" event, which involves Bulbasaur, on January 22nd from 2pm to 5pm local time.

Bulbasaur will appear more frequently in the wild, and you can "access the Bulbasaur Community Day Classic–exclusive Special Research story: Bulbasaur Community Day Classic" for $1. You may also "evolve Ivysaur (Bulbasaur's Evolution) during the event or up to two hours thereafter to receive a Venusaur that knows the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant," among other things.

Niantic Reveals Early 2022 Roadmap For Pokemon GO

 Pokemon GO continues to see a lot of active users and is still making big money for The Pokemon Company so it is interesting to see what the company has planned for early 2022. The first event of the New Year will kick off on December 31st and end on 4th January during which time you will see various Pokemon in new costumes and new avatar items to collect. Niantic and The Pokemon Company have also revealed the next Research break through encounter and the various Pokemon who will be obtainable in the forthcoming Pokemon GO raids. Check out what they have planned for early next year.

Events

New Year’s Event 2022

• Starting on December 31st, 2021, at 10:00 PM to January 4th, 2022, at 8:00 PM, ring in the New Year with Pokemon in new costumes and snazzy new avatar items.

Mountains of Power

• Starting on January 7th, 2022, at 10:00 AM to January 13th, 2022, at 8:00 PM, work with Spark to activate the second part of the mysterious door by journeying through terrain reminiscent of the mountains found in regions like Johto and Sinnoh.

Electric and Steel- Themed event inspired by the Kanto Power Plant

• Starting on January 19th, 2022, at 10:00 AM to February 1st, 2022, at 10:00 AM, continue working with Spark to gather up some electrifying Pokemon to activate the final part of the mysterious door. It seems that some nefarious forces have also caught wind of the door and the power it may contain.

Legendary Raids

The Kyurem raid will run until Friday, January 7th, 2022. The Kyurem Raid Day will take place on January 5th.

Heatran raids will run from Friday, January 7th to Saturday, January 15th, 2022. The Heatran Raid Day will take place on January 12th.

Genesect raids will start on Saturday, January 15th to Monday, January 24th, 2022. The Genesect Raid day will be on January 19th.

Finally, the Regice raids will start Monday, January 24th to Tuesday, February 1st, 2022.  The Regice Raid day will take place on January 26th.

Mega Raids

Until January 7th, 2022, Mega Abomasnow will appear in Mega Raids.

Then from Friday, January 7th to Tuesday, February 1st, 2022, Mega Aerodactyl will appear in Mega Raids.

Spotlight Hours

The Pokemon Go January 2022 Roadmap Spotlight hour Pokemon are nothing impressive. Spotlight hours take place every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time:

• January 4th: Solosis and grants 2x Transfer Candies. Mega Evolving Slowbro during the spotlight hour will grant additional candies.
• January 11th: Diglet and grants 2X Stardust for catching it. Shiny Diglet will be available to encounter. Evolving Mega Steelix during the spotlight hour will grant additional candy
• January 18th: Plusle and grants 2x candies for catching Pokemon. Shiny Plusle will be available to encounter. Evolving Mega Ampharos and Manectric during the spotlight hour will grant additional candy.
• January 25th: Minun and grants 2x Transfer Candies. Shiny Minum will be available to encounter. Evolving Mega Ampharos and Manectric during the spotlight hour will grant additional candy.

January 2022 Pokemon GO Community Day Features Spheal

The Pokemon Company has announced that the first Pokemon GO Community Day for 2022 will feature Spheal. The event will take place on January 16th from 11am to 5pm your local time. If you are lucky during the 2022 Community Day you could catch a Shiny Spheal. If you manage to evolve Spheal to Sealeo during the event or up to two hours afterward you get a Walrein that knows the Charged Attack Icicle Spear and Fast Attack Powder Snow. As with all Pokemon GO Community Days, there will be a change to engage in a Special Research story, The Spheal Deal.

Event Bonuses

• 3× Catch XP
• Incense activated during the event will last for three hours
• Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours
• Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!

Dragonite And Holiday Events Coming To Pokémon UNITE

The Pokémon Company International unveiled a bevy of new Holiday themed seasonal updates for Pokémon UNITE,
including the all-new Snowball Battle in Shivre City event. Filled with in-game challenges and surprises, this new event starts December 15, 2021 and lasts until January 16, 2022. 
Also included as part of the holiday celebrations:

• New Playable Pokémon—Tsareena: December 9, 2021
• Snowball Battle in Shivre City: December 15, 2021 – January 16, 2022
• Illumination Challenge: December 15, 2021 – January 16, 2022
• New Playable Pokémon—Dragonite: December 20, 2021
• Log-In Bonus Challenge: December 24, 2021 – January 1, 2022
• Photo Challenge: December 24, 2021 – January 6, 2022
• Pokémon UNITE Competitive Circuit: Starting in 2022
• Additional Languages Supported: Starting January 2022