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Top Mega Lopunny Counters
Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Mega Lopunny counters as such:
Shadow Mewtwo: Confusion, Psystrike
Mewtwo: Confusion, Psystrike
Mega Gardevoir: Confusion, Psychic
Mega Latios: Zen Headbutt, Psychic
Mega Alakazam: Confusion, Psychic
Shadow Latios: Zen Headbutt, Psychic
Mega Blaziken: Counter, Brave Bird
Shadow Metagross: Zen Headbutt, Psychic
Hoopa Unbound: Confusion, Psychic
Shadow Moltres: Wing[...]
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Niantic has announced the Mega Raids that will be featured in Pokémon GO this month Let's take a look.
Mega Blastoise in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic
Here are the Mega Pokémon that will appear in Mega Raids in Pokémon GO this April 2023:
March 28th – April 10th: Mega Alakazam
April 4th – April 11th: Mega Lopunny
April 11th – April[...]
No matter what, though, it seems Niantic is pressing on with their plans Let's take a look at the new Raid content coming to Pokémon GO this month.
Tapu Bulu in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic
These are the Pokémon that will appear in Tier Five raids in Pokémon GO this April 2023:
March 28th – April 11th: Lugia
April 9th,[...]
Niantic celebrates April Fool's 2023 with an unannounced event called Pidgey Pandemonium Let's take a look at this as well as the upcoming slate of events.
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Here is the new event live in Pokémon GO today as we begin April 2023:
April 1st, 2023: April Fool's Day will feature a surprise event featuring[...]
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Here's what's happening in the new Spring into Spring 2023 event in Pokémon GO:
Date and time: Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 10:00 a.m to Monday, April 10, 2023, at 8:00 p.m local time.
New release: Cutiefly will be released for the first time It will be available to encounter in the wild, 2 KM Eggs, and[...]
Niantic has made controversial changes to Pokémon GO Specifically, changes are coming to Remote Raids that impacts pricing, raiding ability, and more Let's get into it.
Remote Raids graphic in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic
Let's dive into exactly what Niantic is saying and break it down Niantic posted the following to the Pokémon GO blog:
Trainers, We want to give[...]
Niantic Labs has announced new Pokémon GO content including a Shiny release for the Alolan Legendary Guardian Tapu Bulu and more Let's get into the details.
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These are the Pokémon that will appear in Tier Five raids in Pokémon GO this April 2023:
March 28th – April 11th: Lugia
April 11th – April 17th: Incarnate[...]
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Here is the raid content coming to Pokémon GO for April 2023.
These are the Pokémon that will appear in Tier Five raids during the month.
March 28th – April 11th: Lugia
April 11th – April 17th: Incarnate Forme Landorus
April 17th – May 2nd: Tapu Bulu with a Shiny release
Both the Lugia feature and the Incarnate Forme Landorus[...]
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Top Lugia Counters
Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Lugia counters as such:
Mega Gengar: Lick, Shadow Ball
Mega Banette: Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball
Xurkitree: Thunder Shock, Discharge
Shadow Raikou: Thunder Shock, Wild Charge
Shadow Weavile: Snarl, Avalanche
Shadow Electivire: Thunder Shock, Wild Charge
Mega Manectric: Thunder Fang, Wild Charge
Shadow Magnezone: Spark, Wild Charge
Shadow[...]
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Unfortunately, Popplio cannot be encountered in its Shiny form in Pokémon GO Popplio will likely have its Shiny introduced through a future Community Day, but considering we are still working through the Kalos Starter Community Days, it is likely going to be quite a while before we see the release of the Alolan Starters[...]
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Top Mega Alakazam Counters
Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Mega Alakazam counters as such:
Mega Gengar: Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball
Mega Houndoom: Snarl, Foul Play
Hydreigon: Bite, Dark Brutal Swing
Shadow Tyranitar: Bite, Crunch
Origin Forme Giratina: Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball
Mega Gyarados: Bite, Crunch
Mega Absol: Snarl, Dark Pulse
Shadow Weavile: Snarl, Foul[...]
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Halfway through the event, a Team GO Rocket Takeover will kick off Here are the full details for this Pokémon GO event:
Date and time: Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m to Wednesday, March 29, at 8:00 p.m local time.
New Shadow Legendary: Shadow Regice will be available to encounter after using a Super Rocket Radar, which will[...]
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Here's what is happening in Pokémon GO for GO Battle Day: Palmer:
Date and time: Now live on Saturday, March 25th, 2023 from 12:00 a.m until 11:59 p.m.
Event Bonuses:
4x Stardust from Win Rewards, not including End of Set rewards
100 total battles through 20 sets will be available in GO Battle League
Timed Research: This free Timed Research[...]
Niantic has announced Togetic as the focus on April 2023 Community Day in Pokémon GO Let's get into the details.
Togetic Community Day graphic in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic
Here are the full details for the Pokémon GO Community Day for April 2023, which will feature Togetic:
Date and time: Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 2:00 p.m[...]
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Here are the full details for the Pokémon GO Let's GO 2023 Event:
Date and time: Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m to Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 8:00 p.m local time.
Special features:
Meltan will be Shiny-capable once again during this event.
Mystery Boxes will be able to be opened more frequently during the event.
Pansage, Pansear,[...]
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Here are some tips for battling Incarnate Forme Thundurus during Raid Hour in Pokémon GO:
Type weakness: Incarnate Forme Thundurus is a dual Electric/Flying-type, so it does not have any any double weaknesses The Pokémon types that you'll want to use are Rock-type and Ice-type.
Best Mega to evolve: Mega Aerodactyl is the top Mega to[...]
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Top Incarnate Forme Thundurus Counters
Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Incarnate Forme Thundurus counters as such:
Shadow Mamoswine: Powder Snow, Avalanche
Mega Aerodactyl: Rock Throw, Rock Slide
Rampardos: SmackDown, Rock Slide
Shadow Tyranitar: Smack Down, Stone Edge
Shadow Weavile: Ice Shard, Avalanche
Rhyperior: Smack Down, Rock Wrecker
Shadow Mewtwo: Psycho Cut, Ice Beam
Galarian[...]
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Unfortunately, Litten cannot be encountered in its Shiny form in Pokémon GO Rowlet will likely have its Shiny introduced through a future Community Day, but considering we are still working through the Kalos Starter Community Days with Rowlet and Froakie still waiting in the wings, it is likely going to be quite a while[...]
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Top Mega Venusaur Counters
Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Mega Venusaur counters as such:
Shadow Mewtwo: Confusion, Psystrike
Mega Blaziken: Fire Spin, Blast Burn
Mega Charizard Y: Fire Spin, Blast Burn
Mega Alakazam: Confusion, Psychic
Mewtwo: Confusion, Psystrike
Shadow Moltres: Fire Spin, Sky Attack
Mega Latios: Zen Headbutt, Psychic
Shadow Latios: Zen Headbutt, Psychic
Mega[...]
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Here are the full details for the Pokémon GO Community Day for March 2023, which will feature Slowpoke:
Date and time: Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 2:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m local time.
Featured Pokémon:
Both Slowpoke and Galarian Slowpoke will feature in the wild As with all Community Day Pokémon, they will both feature a dramatically[...]
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Here are the full details for the Pokémon GO Let's GO 2023 Event:
Date and time: Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m to Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 8:00 p.m local time.
Special features:
Meltan will be Shiny-capable once again during this event.
Mystery Boxes will be able to be opened more frequently during the event.
Pansage, Pansear,[...]
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The overall top counter is:
Mega Aerodactyl: Rock Throw, Rock Slide
Here are the top Mega Pokémon to use against Ho-Oh in descending order:
Mega Aerodactyl: Rock Throw, Rock Slide
Primal Kyogre: Waterfall, Origin Pulse
Mega Aggron: Smack Down, Meteor Beam
Mega Ampharos: Volt Switch, Power Jem
Mega Swampert: Water Gun, Hydro Cannon
Mega Blastoise: Water Gun, Hyrdo Cannon
Here are the top[...]
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Unfortunately, Rowlet cannot be encountered in its Shiny form in Pokémon GO Rowlet will likely have its Shiny introduced through a future Community Day but considering we are still working through the Kalos Starter Community Days with Litten and Froakie still waiting in the wings, it is likely going to be quite a while before[...]
Pokémon TCG Value Watch: Pokémon GO in March 2023 notes the chase card of Mewtwo VSTAR Rainbow Rare holding steady at its current value.
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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
Rayquaza: Dragon[...]
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Top Ho-Oh Counters
Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Ho-Oh counters as such:
Mega Aerodactyl: Rock Throw, Rock Slide
Rampardos: Rock Throw, Rock Slide
Tyrantrum: Rock Throw, Meteor Beam
Shadow Tyranitar: Smack Down, Stone Edge
Shadow Aggron: Smack Down, Meteor Beam
Shadow Aerodactyl: Rock Throw, Rock Slide
Rhyperior: Smack Down, Rock Wrecker
Terrakion: Smack Down,[...]
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Here are the full details for the Pokémon GO Festival of Colors 2023 Event:
Date and time: Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m to Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 8:00 p.m local time.
New content:
Mega Medicham releases in Mega raids, which unlocks Shiny Medicham encounters
Bruxish will be available for the first time in Pokémon GO
Wild spawns:[...]
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Here are some tips for Ho-Oh Raid Hour:
Type weakness: Ho-Oh is a Fire/Flying-type which means it is doubly weak to Rock-types Using Rock-types will allow you to complete this raid with fewer Trainers Only two Trainers will be needed if you use the best counters with the best moves.
Best Mega to evolve: Mega Aerodactyl[...]
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Top Mega Medicham Counters
Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Mega Medicham counters as such:
Mega Gengar: Lick, Shadow Ball
Mega Gardevoir: Charm, Dazzling Gleam
Mega Banette: Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball
Shadow Moltres: Wing Attack, Sky Attack
Shadow Mewtwo: Psycho Cut, Shadow Ball
Shadow Honchkrow: Peck, Sky Attack
Mega Alakazam: Psycho Cut, Shadow Ball
Shadow[...]
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First, Eevee can of course be Shiny Eevee has been Shiny-capable for a long time as it was one of the early Community Day Pokémon It has since been featured in a second Community Day, which makes it quite a common Shiny to have However, there will likely still be Trainers who need to[...]