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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[...]

Credit: Niantic Top Registeel Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Registeel counters as such: Mega Blaziken: Counter, Blast Burn Mega Charizard Y: Fire Spin, Blast Burn Reshiram: Fire Fang, Overheat Shadow Moltres: Fire Spin, Overheat Terrakion: Double Kick, Sacred Sword Apex Shadow Ho-Oh: Incinerate, Sacred Fire+ Shadow Entei: Fire Fang, Overheat Shadow Machamp: Counter, Dynamic Punch Mega[...]

Credit: Niantic First up, yes! Blitzle can be Shiny The standard Blitzle is seen above with a normal zebra color palette During the Crackling Voltage event, though, the lightning bolt-shaped mane atop its head will be yellow rather than white as it is activated In its Shiny form, the black is replaced by a dark blue. The[...]

Credit: Niantic Here are some exciting details we can now confirm about Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn, which will go down as an in-person event in Las Vegas on February 18th – 19th and as a remote global event on February 25th – 26th: New costumed Pikachu: Pictured above, you will have a chance to encounter two Shiny Pikachu[...]

Credit: Niantic Top Mawile Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Mawile counters as such: Shadow Mamoswine: Mud-Slap, High Horsepower Reshiram: Fire Fang, Fusion Flare Mega Charizard Y: Fire Spin, Blast Burn Mega Blaziken: Fire Spin, Blast Burn Apex Shadow Ho-Oh: Fire-type Hidden Power, Sacred Fire+ Darmanitan: Fire Fang, Overheat Shadow Charizard: Fire Spin, Blast Burn Shadow[...]

Credit: Niantic Top Jolteon Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Jolteon counters as such: Shadow Mamoswine: Mud-Slap, High Horsepower Shadow Golurk: Mud-Slap, Earth Power Therian Forme Landorus: Mud Shot, Earthquake Mamoswine: Mud-Slap, High Horsepower Excadrill: Mud-Slap, Earthquake Mega Swampert: Mud Shot, Earthquake Shadow Golem: Mud-Slap, Earthquake Groudon: Mud Shot, Earthquake Rhyperior: Mud-Slap, Earthquake Garchomp: Mud Shot, Earth Power It[...]

Credit: Niantic Top Helioptile Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Helioptile counters as such: Shadow Machamp: Counter, Dynamic Punch Shadow Hariyama: Counter, Dynamic Punch Terrakion: Double Kick, Sacred Sword Mega Alakazam: Counter, Psychic Keldeo: Low Kick, Sacred Sword Lucario: Counter, Aura Sphere Mega Blaziken: Counter, Blaze Kick Shadow Mamoswine: Mud-Slap, High Horsepower Shadow Golurk: Mud-Slap, Earth Power Shadow[...]

Credit: Niantic Top Venomoth Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Venomoth counters as such: Shadow Mewtwo: Confusion, Psystrike Mega Alakazam: Confusion, Psychic Mega Blaziken: Fire Spin, Blast Burn Mega Charizard Y: Wing Attack, Blast Burn Mewtwo: Confusion, Psystrike Shadow Moltres: Fire Spin, Sky Attack Mega Latios: Zen Headbutt, Psychic Reshiram: Fire Fang, Overheat Shadow Ho-Oh: Incinerate, Brave[...]

Credit: Niantic Top Galarian Weezing Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Galarian Weezing counters as such: Shadow Mewtwo: Confusion, Psystrike Mega Alakazam: Confusion, Psychic Shadow Metagross: Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash Mewtwo: Confusion, Psystrike Mega Latios: Zen Headbutt, Psychic Hoopa Unbound: Confusion, Psychic Shadow Latios: Zen Headbutt, Psychic Shadow Alakazam: Confusion, Psychic Shadow Mamoswine: Mud-Slap, High Horsepower Metagross: Bullet[...]

Credit: Niantic Here are the full details for the Pokémon GO Crackling Voltage Event: Date and time: Friday, January 27, 2023, at 10:00 AM to Sunday, February 5, 2023, at 11:59 AM local time. Shiny release with limited boosted Shiny odds: Shiny Helioptile makes its Pokémon GO debut It will be in the wild, in raids, from Eggs, and[...]

Credit: Niantic Don't use Niantic's suggested counters: Niantic offers suggested counters to Pokémon GO players, but your best bet is to ignore those and create prepared teams that you save and then scroll to when you enter the lobby This is because Niantic's suggestions prioritize defense, while the more effective way to raid is to prioritize[...]

Credit: Niantic Top Tapu Koko Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top 10 Tapu Koko counters as such: Mega Gengar: Lick, Sludge Bomb Shadow Mamoswine: Mud-Slap, High Horsepower Nihilego: Poison Jab, Sludge Bomb Mega Beedrill: Poison Jab, Sludge Bomb Shadow Golurk: Mud-Slap, Earth Power Mega Swampert: Mud Shot, Earthquake Excadrill: Mud-Slap, Drill Run Rhyperior: Mud-Slap, Earthquake Mamoswine: Mud-Slap, High[...]

Niantic has officially launched its new mobile basketball game as players can now experience NBA All-World This is the company's first officially licensed NBA title, as they allow you to play and compete against other players in around the world Much like you would in some of their other titles, you get out of your[...]

Credit: Niantic Top Mega Aerodactyl Counters Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Mega Aerodactyl counters as such: Shadow Metagross: Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash Mega Swampert: Water Gun, Hydro Cannon Mega Blastoise: Water Gun, Hydro Cannon Shadow Raikou: Thunder Shock, Wild Charge Shadow Swampert: Water Gun, Hydro Cannon Mega Manectric: Thunder Fang, Wild Charge Metagross: Bullet Punch,[...]

Credit: Niantic Unfortunately, Tynamo cannot currently be Shiny in Pokémon GO However, there is a draw to this event, as Tynamo has not been featured very frequently since its release This would be a good chance to get out there and earn Tynamo Candy to evolve your own Tynamo into its evolutions, as seen above[...]

Credit: Niantic Here are the full details for the Pokémon GO Crackling Voltage Event: Date and time: Friday, January 27, 2023, at 10:00 AM to Sunday, February 5, 2023, at 11:59 AM local time. Shiny release with limited boosted Shiny odds: Shiny Helioptile makes its Pokémon GO debut It will be in the wild, in raids, from Eggs, and[...]

Credit: Niantic Here are the full details for the Community Day Classic: Larvitar in Pokémon GO: Date and time: Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time Pokémon feature: Larvitar will return to Community Day after its initial 2018 feature. Special Community Day Move: When a Larvitar or Pupitar are evolved all the way up[...]

Credit: Niantic Here are the full details for the Pokémon GO Lunar New Year 2023 Event: Date and time: Live now! Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m to Monday, January 23, 2023, at 8:00 p.m local time. Increased Shiny odds for Darumaka and Lucky Friends: Niantic writes: "It looks like all Trainers' luck will also improve during[...]

Credit: Niantic 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 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 Attack, Sky Attack Mega[...]

Credit: Niantic Regice is Shiny-capable, but note that you may need glasses to see the difference Regice in its normal form is icy blue while Regice in its Shiny form is icee blue It gets a little more saturated, a little deeper in color I can't lie… I kind of like it While subtle Shinies generally seem[...]