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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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:[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
(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.
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This is what Niantic has to say about the[...]
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[...]
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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[...]
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[...]
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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[...]
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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:[...]
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[...]
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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:[...]
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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[...]
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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:[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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,[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
Niantic will let this Fire Fox shine at last in May 2023's Community Day Let's get into the details.
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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[...]
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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]