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Credit: Niantic Top Mega Latios Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Mega Latios counters as such: Mega Salamence: Dragon Tail, Outrage Mega Gardevoir: Charm, Dazzling Gleam Shadow Salamence: Dragon Tail, Outrage Mega Latios: Dragon Breath, Dragon Claw Shadow Dragonite: Dragon Tail, Outrage Mega Banette: Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball Shadow Latios: Dragon Breath, Dragon Claw Primal Groudon:[...]

Credit: Niantic Top Mega Latias Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Mega Latias counters as such: Mega Gengar: Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball Mega Gardevoir: Charm, Dazzling Gleam Mega Salamence: Dragon Tail, Outrage Mega Latios: Dragon Breath, Dragon Claw Mega Banette: Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball Primal Groudon: Dragon Tail, Precipice Blades Mega Houndour: Snarl, Foul Play Shadow[...]

Credit: Niantic Here are the full details for the Pokémon GO Primal Rumblings Event: Date and time: Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m to Friday, February 24, 2023, at 10:00 p.m local time. New content: The only new feature added to the game will be a special Charged Attack for Rayquaza No new species and no new[...]

Credit: Niantic Top Rayquaza Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Rayquaza counters as such: Shadow Mamoswine: Powder Snow, Avalanche Shadow Weavile: Ice Shard, Avalanche Shadow Mewtwo: Psycho Cut, Ice Beam Galarian Darmanitan: Ice Fang, Avalanche Mamoswine: Powder Snow, Avalanche Mega Glalie: Frost Breath, Avalanche Mega Abomasnow: Powder Snow, Weather Ball Glaceon: Frost Breath, Avalanche Weavile: Ice Shard,[...]

Credit: Niantic Here are some exciting details we can now confirm about Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn, which will go down as a remote global event on February 25th – 26th: New costumed Pikachu: Pictured above, you will have a chance to encounter two Shiny Pikachu representing the Hoenn protagonists There will be a Pikachu wearing Brendan's hat and[...]

Credit: Niantic Top Regirock Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Regirock counters as such: Shadow Metagross: Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash Mega Swampert: Water Gun, Hydro Cannon Mega Sceptile: Bullet Seed, Frenzy Plant Mega Blaziken: Counter, Focus Blast Terrakion: Double Kick, Sacred Sword Mega Blastoise: Water Gun, Hydro Cannon Kartana: Razor Leaf, Leaf Blade Shadow Machamp: Counter,[...]

Credit: Niantic We are winding down with Pokémon GO events in February 2020, with only a few new features and events left to come… but one of them is among the biggest events of the year Let's take a look at what's coming next. These are the Pokémon that will appear in Tier Five raids in Pokémon GO[...]

Credit: Niantic Top Mega Pidgeot Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Mega Pidgeot counters as such: Shadow Electivire: Thunder Shock, Wild Charge Shadow Magnezone: Spark, Wild Charge Xurkitree: Spark, Discharge Shadow Raikou: Thunder Shock, Wild Charge Mega Manectric: Thunder Fang, Wild Charge Shadow Zapdos: Thunder Shock, Thunderbolt Zekrom: Charge Beam, Fusion Bolt Mega Aerodactyl: Rock Throw,[...]

Credit: Niantic Woobat makes the perfect date night Spotlight Hour, because it can currently be Shiny in Pokémon GO The standard Woobat has a periwinkle body, while the Shiny Woobat has a light green body Super noticeable. Tonight's gameplay bonus for Woobat Spotlight Hour is double Stardust for catching Pokémon[...]

Credit: Niantic Also live right now is the annual Pokémon GO Valentine's Day Event: Date and time: Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m to Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 8:00 p.m local time New Mega Pokémon: Mega Gardevoir will be featured in Mega Raids with an evolution bonus for the Ralts line Evolving Kirlia during the Valentine's Day[...]

Credit: Niantic During the event, there will also be a Luvdisc Limited Research Day in Pokémon GO The details are as follows: Date and time: Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 2:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m local time Featured Pokémon: Luvdisc with an increased Shiny rate Wild spawns: Slowpoke, Lickitung, Miltank, Lileep, Feebas, Spritzee, and Fomantis[...]

Credit: Niantic Top Mega Gardevoir Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Mega Gardevoir counters as such: Shadow Metagross: Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash Mega Gengar: Lick, Sludge Bomb Metagross: Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash Nihilego: Poison Jab, Sludge Bomb Origin Forme Giratina: Shadow Claw, Shadow Force Dialga: Metal Claw, Iron Head Mega Beedrill: Poison Jab, Sludge Bomb Mega[...]

Credit: Niantic Here are the full details for the Pokémon GO Valentine's Day 2023 Event: Date and time: Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m to Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 8:00 p.m local time New Mega Pokémon: Mega Gardevoir will be featured in Mega Raids with an evolution bonus for the Ralts line Evolving Kirlia during the Valentine's[...]

Credit: Niantic Raid out of your time zone: By adding international Friends in Pokémon GO, you can access Pokémon out of your region with raid invites You can create a Twitter account, post your friend code using the hashtags #PokemonGO and #PokemonGORaids and let people know two things: what you're looking for and what you will,[...]

Credit: Niantic Top Tapu Lele Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top 10 Tapu Lele counters as such: Shadow Metagross: Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash Mega Gengar: Shadow Claw, Sludge Bomb Mega Banette: Shadow Claw, Shadow Balls Metagross: Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash Shadow Mewtwo: Psycho Cut, Shadow Ball Mega Beedrill: Poison Jab, Sludge Bomb Mega Alakazam: Psycho Cut,[...]

Credit: Niantic Pidgey was a once-common spawn that is now rarely featured in the game Well, at least a lot less common Pidgey has been Shiny-capable for a long time, so Shiny hunters who have yet to catch their Pidgey should get out and get to hunting Shiny Pidgey is visually similar to Pidgey but is[...]

Niantic's Pokémon GO February 2023 content update has revealed all of the Spotlight Hours coming to the game this month Let's take a look at the Pokémon and bonuses featured as well as some more assorted events. Pokémon GO logo Credit: Niantic These are the Spotlight Hours and bonuses coming to Pokémon GO in January 2023: February 7th, 2023:[...]

Credit: Niantic Here are the full details for today's Noibat-themed February 2023 Community Day in Pokémon GO: Date and time: Today's Sunday, February 5, 2023, from 2:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m local time Pokémon feature: Noibat, a Pokémon that is usually exceptionally rare even in events in which it is featured. Special Community Day Move: Evolving Noibat to the[...]

Credit: Niantic These are the Pokémon that will appear in Tier Five raids in Pokémon GO this February 2023: February 1st – February 8th: Registeel with the special move Zap Cannon February 8th – February 15th: Tapu Lele with a Shiny release February 15th – February 22nd: Regirock with the special move Earthquake February 22nd – March 1st: Rayquaza with[...]

Credit: Niantic Here are the events coming to Pokémon GO in February 2023 along with commentary on what we know so far: Current – February 5th, 2023: Crackling Voltage This is now live and currently features Helioptile with a higher Shiny rate, but only in Raids and Eggs. February 1st – February 5th, 2023: Team GO Rocket Takeover This event[...]

Credit: Niantic Here is a breakdown of Arlo's team and possible counters This time, to help our readers build their own teams from a diverse selection of possible Pokémon, I will suggest multiple counters for every possible Pokémon he will throw out These are based not only on type effectivity but also shared weaknesses of other[...]

Credit: Niantic These are the Pokémon that will appear in Tier Five raids in Pokémon GO this February 2023: February 1st – February 8th: Registeel with the special move Zap Cannon February 8th – February 15th: Tapu Lele with a Shiny release February 15th – February 22nd: Regirock with the special move Earthquake February 22nd – March 1st: Rayquaza with[...]

Credit: Niantic Here is a breakdown of Arlo's team and possible counters This time, to help our readers build their own teams from a diverse selection of possible Pokémon, I will suggest multiple counters for every possible Pokémon he will throw out These are based not only on type effectivity but also shared weaknesses of other[...]

Credit: Niantic Here is a breakdown of Sierra's team and possible counters This time, to help our readers build their own teams from a diverse selection of possible Pokémon, I will suggest multiple counters for every possible Pokémon she will throw out These are based not only on type effectivity but also shared weaknesses of other[...]

Credit: Niantic Here is a breakdown of Cliff's team and possible counters This time, to help our readers build their own teams from a diverse selection of possible Pokémon, I will suggest multiple counters for every possible Pokémon he will throw out These are based not only on type effectivity but also shared weaknesses of other[...]

Credit: Niantic Here are the full details for the Pokémon GO Valentine's Day 2023 Event: Date and time: Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m to Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 8:00 p.m local time New Mega Pokémon: Mega Gardevoir will be featured in Mega Raids with an evolution bonus for the Ralts line Evolving Kirlia during the Valentine's[...]

Niantic has announced a new Rayquaza-themed Primal Rumblings event that will lead into Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn Let's get into the details. Rayquaza in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic Here are the full details for the Pokémon GO Primal Rumblings Event: Date and time: Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m[...]

Credit: Niantic Here are the details for the new Team GO Rocket Takeover beginning today in Pokémon GO: Date and time: From Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 12:00 AM to Sunday, February 5, at 11:59 PM local time. New Shadow Legendary: Shadow Registeel will be introduced as Giovanni's new boss that must be defeated You will be able to[...]

Credit: Niantic Top Mega Pokémon to use: While there are ways to use same type Megas to earn extra bonuses, we're talking solely raid power in this article I can't knock those looking to earn Candy XL but, to me, being the best raid partner and helping take down raids as efficiently as possible is the[...]

Credit: Niantic Top Mega Gengar Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Mega Gengar counters as such: Shadow Mewtwo: Confusion, Psystrike Mega Latios: Zen Headbutt, Psychic Mewtwo: Confusion, Psystrike Hoopa Unbound: Confusion, Psychic Mega Alakazam: Confusion, Psychic Mega Gengar: Lick, Shadow Ball Mega Latias: Zen Headbutt, Psychic Mega Gyarados: Bite, Crunch Origin Forme Giratina: Shadow Claw, Shadow Force Shadow[...]