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Pokemon Go is a free-to-play mobile game that sees players locate, catch, train and battle virtual Pokemon who can be found in real-life locations thanks to the game's use of augmented reality.
Pokemon Go Articles

Pokemon GO players and NGOs clean up 145 tons of trash worldwide

Pokemon Go promo art showing shiny buneary walking in forest
Niantic have posted official findings from the recent series of Pokemon GO events aimed at cleaning up planet Earth. It turns out that Pokemon GO players helped remove around 145 tons of trash in various countries all over the world.

Shiny Diglett debuting in Pokemon GO as part of Earth Day cleanup

Pokemon GO trainer walking down a path
As part of their annual Earth Day cleanup event, Niantic promised Pokemon GO trainers rewards if they reached certain milestones and they have, so it's time to collect. As you can see, Shiny Diglett is debuting but Sandshrew is there too.

Pokemon GO getting changes to Research Breakthrough rewards

Pokemon GO, a trainer next to the game's logo
Niantic have announced a few changes to Pokemon GO's Research Breakthrough rewards and Eggs for the following weeks, and they wrote that Lugia, Ho-Oh, Latias and Latios are coming as Research Breakthrough encounters as of 01 May 2019.

Pokemon GO Safari Zone debuts in Singapore, S. Meltan incoming

Meltan, from Pokemon GO
Pokemon GO's Safari Zone has officially kicked off in Singapore, offering players a chance to catch rare and exotic Pokemon like Dratini, Alolan Exeggutor, Lapras and others. Niantic also gave us a heads up on the incoming Shiny Meltan.

Pokemon GO May 2019 Community Day will feature Torchic

Picture of Torchic in Pokemon GO May 2019 Community Day
Niantic have revealed that Torchic will be the featured creature in the next Pokemon GO Community Day, which will happen on 19 May 2019. Bonuses have been revealed too, except for the special move that will be available after evolution.

Niantic announce that Latios Raid Week is coming to Pokemon GO

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Niantic have announced a Raid Week event that will run from 15 through 22 April 2019, meaning it will collide with Pokemon GO Eggstravaganza. The event will feature Latios and players who are lucky enough might encounter a Shiny Latios.

Pokemon Go Eggstravaganza event adding Shiny Buneary

Pokemon Go promo art showing shiny buneary walking in forest
Niantic announced another Pokemon Go event for the upcoming week. Eggstravaganza is making a return and it will feature Shiny Buneary, Pichu, Smoochum and Magby in 2 km eggs. The event will also double Hatch Candy and Incubator hatch speed.

Pokemon Go Legendary Lunch Hour features Origin Firme Giratina

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Niantic have confirmed that the Legendary Lunch Hour event will return to Pokemon Go tomorrow - 10 April 2019. Just like during the previous event, trainers will get an increased number of five-star raids with Origin Firme Girantina.

Pokemon GO Fest coming to Chicago, Dortmund and Asia

Pokemon GO announcement of Chicago Fest
Niantic and Pokemon GO have had quite the year in 2018 and the company doesn't plan for 2019 to be any less impressive. They reminded trainers of the first Safari Zone in South America and that Chicago, Dortmund and Asia Fests are coming.

Pokemon Go April Community Day features dragon-type Pokemon Bagon

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Niantic announced Pokemon Go Community Day for April and you'll get to catch dragon-type creature Bagon, who can also evolve into Salamence during the event. Pokemon Go April Community Day is scheduled for 13 April 2019, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.