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Tonight is Houndour Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO: May 2023
Credit: Niantic Can Houndour be Shiny in Pokémon GO? The answer is "yes"! Houndour's standard form, pictured above, is black and brown with a grey skeletal motif running through its body Houndour's base coloring is that of a Doberman Shiny Houndour is quite similar but is, at least, noticeable It looks like a blue filter was thrown haphazardly[...]
Shadow Mewtwo Raid Guide in Pokémon GO: Rising Shadows
Credit: Niantic Top Shadow Mewtwo Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Shadow Mewtwo counters as such: Shadow Banette: Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball Mega Gengar: Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball Mega Houndoom: Snarl, Foul Play Hydreigon: Bite, Brutal Swing Shadow Mewtwo: Psycho Cut, Shadow Ball Mega Absol: Snarl, Dark Pulse Shadow Tyranitar: Bite, Crunch Origin Forme Giratina: Shadow[...]
Shadow Sneasel Raid Guide in Pokémon GO: Rising Shadows
Credit: Niantic Top Shadow Sneasel Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Shadow Sneasel counters as such: Mega Blaziken: Counter, Focus Blast Terrakion: Double Kick, Sacred Sword Shadow Machamp: Counter, Dynamic Punch Keldeo: Low Kick, Sacred Sword Lucario: Counter, Aura Sphere Shadow Blaziken: Counter, Focus Blast Shadow Hariyama: Counter, Dynamic Punch Conkeldurr: Counter, Dynamic Punch Mega Lopunny: Double[...]
Today is Regigigas Raid Hour in Pokémon GO: May 2023
Credit: Niantic First up, Regigigas can indeed be Shiny If you encounter a Shiny Regigigas after defeating one of these Raids tonight, don't worry about using Golden Razz Berries to catch it Shiny Legendary Pokémon in Raids are a guaranteed first-hit catch, so go wild! I would suggest using Pinap Berries. Now, Regigigas is set to remain in[...]
Today is Regigigas Raid Hour in Pokémon GO: May 2023
Credit: Niantic Top Regigigas Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Regigigas counters as such: Terrakion: Double Kick, Sacred Sword Keldeo: Low Kick, Sacred Sword Shadow Machamp: Counter, Dynamic Punch Mega Blaziken: Counter, Focus Blast Shadow Hariyama: Counter, Dynamic Punch Conkeldurr: Counter, Dynamic Punch Mega Alakazam: Counter, Focus Blast Lucario: Counter, Aura Sphere Cobalion: Double Kick, Sacred Sword Virizion:[...]
Tonight is Skorupi Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO: May 2023
Credit: Niantic Can Skorupi be Shiny in Pokémon GO? Yes The standard Skorupi, pictured above, is purple with blue eyes In its Shiny form, it becomes red with blue eyes Shiny Skorupi has been available in the game since the Team GO Rocket Global Takeover in March 2020, so it makes sense that it would be featured in[...]
The Rising Shadows Event Begins Today in Pokémon GO
Credit: Niantic Here's what's happening for the Rising Shadows event in Pokémon GO: Date and time: Monday, May 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m to Sunday, May 28, 2023, at 8:00 p.m local time Shadow Raids debuts: Niantic will now feature Shadow Pokémon, some of them Shiny-capable, in new Shadow Raids that have an interesting mechanic attached. Purified Gems: This is[...]
This Is How Shadow Raids Will Work In Pokémon GO
(And, of course, the rare — too rare — Jessie and James feature.) Now, mobile developer Niantic introduces Shadow Raids to Pokémon GO which will include multiple new mechanics Let's take a closer look at what we currently know about Shadow Raids. Shadow Raids in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic This is what Niantic has to say about the[...]
We Finally Get Shiny Fennekin Community Day Today in Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO has been in a hectic state recently with the player's reaction to Niantic's changes Remote Raids have been nerfed, which has made many players, including prominent influencers, publicly question if the game is still worth playing Even with all of this, it's hard to not get excited by getting another Starter Community Day[...]
Shiny Shadow Raids Featuring Mewtwo Come To Pokémon GO
Credit: Niantic Here's what's happening for the Rising Shadows event in Pokémon GO: Date and time: Monday, May 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m to Sunday, May 28, 2023, at 8:00 p.m local time Shadow Raids debuts: Niantic will now feature Shadow Pokémon, some of them Shiny-capable, in new Shadow Raids that have an interesting mechanic attached[...]
It’s The Final Shiny Tapu Fini Raid Hour in Pokémon GO in May 2023
This is going to be the last major chance to catch Tapu Fini during its Shiny release, which is made difficult now due to Niantic pulling back on Remote Raid capabilities Due to this new limit on remote raiding, this may be a more popular in-person Raid Hour than usual in Pokémon GO[...]
Tonight is Bellsprout Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO: May 2023
Credit: Niantic First up, can Bellsprout be encountered in its Shiny form? Yes, it sure can. Bellsprout was released in its Shiny form back in July 2020 as part of the Summer 2022 Event in Pokémon GO Beyond this, a good way to indicate if a Pokémon has had its Shiny release if by checking which region it is[...]
Regidrago Returns to May 2023’s Elite Raids Today in Pokémon GO
Credit: Niantic Top Regidrago Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Regidrago counters as such: Mega Gardevoir: Charm, Dazzling Gleam Mega Salamence: Dragon Tail, Draco Meteor Shadow Dragonite: Dragon Tail, Draco Meteor Mega Latios: Dragon Breath, Dragon Claw Primal Groudon: Dragon Tail, Precipice Blades Shadow Latios: Dragon Breath, Dragon Claw Shadow Gardevoir: Charm, Dazzling Gleam Shadow Mamoswine:[...]
The Valorous Hero Event Begins Today in Pokémon GO
Niantic has announced the finale for the team-based events in Pokémon GO that have been running through the Season of Rising Heroes A Valorous Hero will begin today, featuring a Candela-themed Special Research questline that will lead to an encounter with a single Shiny-capable Ponyta wearing a Candela-themed accessory Let's get into the details. Ponyta in Pokémon[...]
Mega Pinsir Raid Guide for Pokémon GO in May 2023
Credit: Niantic Top Mega Pinsir Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Mega Pinsir counters as such: Mega Aerodactyl: Rock Throw, Rock Slide Shadow Aerodactyl: Rock Throw, Rock Slider Rhyperior: Smack Down, Rock Wrecker Tyrantrum: Rock Throw, Meteor Beam Terrakion: Smack Down, Rock Slide Gigalith: Smack Down, Meteor Beam Mega Charizard Y: Fire Spin, Blast Burn Rampardos:[...]
Tonight is Tapu Fini Raid Hour in Pokémon GO: May 2023
Credit: Niantic Here are some tips for tonight's Tapu Fini Raid Hour in Pokémon GO: Bring in one of the following Megas for optimal damage: Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed & Frenzy Plant Mega Gengar with Lick & Sludge Bomb Mega Beedrill with Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb Mega Manectric with Thunder Fang & Wild Charge Utilize the following Shadow Pokémon to mash[...]
Tapu Fini Raid Guide for Pokémon GO in May 2023
Credit: Niantic Top Tapu Fini Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Tapu Fini counters as such: Mega Sceptile: Bullet Seed, Frenzy Plant Kartana: Razor Leaf, Leaf Blade Mega Gengar: Lick, Sludge Bomb Mega Beedrill: Poison Jab, Sludge Bomb Xurkitree: Thunder Shock, Discharge Shadow Raikou: Thunder Shock, Wild Charge Shadow Electivire: Thunder Shock, Wild Charge Mega Manectric:[...]
Today is Kleavor Raid Day in Pokémon GO: Full Event Details
Credit: Niantic Top Kleavor Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Kleavor counters as such: Primal Kyogre: Waterfall, Origin Pulse Shadow Metagross: Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash Mega Swampert: Water Gun, Hydro Cannon Mega Blastoise: Water Gun, Hydro Cannon Shadow Swampert: Water Gun, Hydro Cannon Metagross: Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash Mega Gyarados: Waterfall, Hydro Pump Shadow Feraligatr: Water[...]
Today is Kleavor Raid Day in Pokémon GO: Full Event Details
Credit: Niantic Here's what's happening in Kleavor Raid Day today in Pokémon GO: Date and time: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, at 10:00 a.m to Monday, May 8th, 2023, at 8:00 p.m local time. New release: The trend of Hisuian Raid Days that Hisuian Braviary started and Hisuian Avalugg continued is back with another banger This time, we have[...]
Mega Scizor Raid Guide for Pokémon GO in May 2023
Credit: Niantic Top Mega Scizor Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Mega Scizor counters as such: Mega Blaziken: Fire Spin, Blast Burn Mega Charizard Y: Fire Spin, Blast Burn Reshiram: Fire Fang, Fusion Flare Shadow Moltres: Fire Spin, Overheat Apex Shadow Ho-Oh: Incinerate, Sacred Fire+ Shadow Blaziken: Fire Spin, Blast Burn Shadow Entei: Fire Fang,[...]
Shock Drive Genesect Raid Guide for Pokémon GO in May 2023
Credit: Niantic Top Shock Drive Genesect Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Shock Drive Genesect counters as such: Mega Blaziken: Fire Spin, Blast Burn Mega Charizard Y: Fire Spin, Blast Burn Reshiram: Fire Fang, Fusion Flare Shadow Blaziken: Fire Spin, Blast Burn Mega Charizard X: Fire Spin, Blast Burn Apex Shadow Ho-Oh: Incinerate, Sacred[...]
Tonight is Shock Drive Genesect Raid Hour in Pokémon GO: May 2023
Credit: Niantic Here are some tips and info for Shock Drive Genesect Raid Hour in Pokémon GO: Can Shock Drive Genesect be Shiny?: Yes! For the first time ever, Shock Drive Genesect can be encountered in its Shiny form Previously, Shock Drive hadn't yet been unlocked to encounter as a Shiny, so this is its debut. Solo?!: A[...]
Fennekin Community Day Finally Happening In Pokémon GO
Niantic will let this Fire Fox shine at last in May 2023's Community Day Let's get into the details. Fennekin Community Day graphic in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic Here are the full details for the Pokémon GO Community Day event for May 2023, which will feature Fennekin: Date and time: Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 2:00 p.m[...]
It's Alolan Geodude Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO For Some Reason
Niantic still thought it was a solid idea to feature Alolan Geodude over the standard Kanto Geodude in tonight's Spotlight Hour event for some reason which, honestly, will likely surprise no one at this point In any case, from 6–7 PM tonight, Tuesday, May 2nd, this Pokémon will appear throughout the hour with increased frequency[...]
The Instinctive Hero Event Begins Tomorrow in Pokémon GO
Credit: Niantic Here's what's happening in the An Instinctive Hero event in Pokémon GO: Date and time: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, at 10:00 a.m to Monday, May 8th, 2023, at 8:00 p.m local time. New release: The trend of Hisuian Raid Days that Hisuian Braviary started and Hisuian Avalugg continued is back with another banger[...]
Kleavor to Debut With its Shiny Unlocked in Pokémon GO
Credit: Niantic Here's what's happening in the An Instinctive Hero event in Pokémon GO: Date and time: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, at 10:00 a.m to Monday, May 8th, 2023, at 8:00 p.m local time. New release: The trend of Hisuian Raid Days that Hisuian Braviary started and Hisuian Avalugg continued is back with another banger[...]
Mega Pinsir Debuts in Pokémon GO in May 2023 Mega Raids
Niantic has announced major new Tier Five Raid content for May 2023, including both Shock Drive Genesect and Tapu Fini getting Shiny releases On top of that, Regigigas will be back for the first time in quite a while There is also a tremendous new release in Mega Raids coming with the rollout of Mega[...]
Raid Hours & Spotlight Hours for Pokémon GO in May 2023
Now that Niantic has released the first wave of information about Pokémon GO Fest 2023, the buzz within the game's community will likely focus on this event as it gets closer What Shinies will be released? What will be the year's Mythical drop? What Legendaries will be featured in Tier Five Raids? Will there be Team[...]
Shiny Tapu Fini Features in Pokémon GO Raids in May 2023
Credit: Niantic These are the Pokémon that will appear in Tier Five raids in Pokémon GO this May 2023: April 17th – May 2nd: Tapu Bulu with a Shiny release May 2nd – May 9th: Shock Drive Genesect with a Shiny release May 9th – May 24th: Tapu Fini with a Shiny release May 24th – June 1st: Regigigas, can[...]
Pokémon GO Announces Details For An Instinctive Hero Event
Credit: Niantic Here's what's happening in the An Instinctive Hero event in Pokémon GO: Date and time: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, at 10:00 a.m to Monday, May 8th, 2023, at 8:00 p.m local time. New release: Wow One of the few remaining Unova Pokémon that has yet to be released, Larvesta, will make its debut during this event[...]