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Pokémon Go is an augmented reality mobile game developed by Niantic in collaboration with The Pokémon Company. Launched in July 2016, it became a worldwide cultural phenomenon by using GPS and AR technology to place Pokémon in the real world. Players walk around their neighbourhoods, parks, and cities to find, catch, and battle Pokémon that appear on their phone screens overlaid on the real environment.
Nearly a decade after launch, Pokémon Go remains one of the most played mobile games in the world, with regular events, new Pokémon generations, and community features that keep millions of players walking, exploring, and battling daily.
The core loop involves walking to find Pokémon, spinning PokéStops for items, battling in Gyms, and completing research tasks. Raid Battles let groups of players team up to defeat powerful Pokémon at Gym locations. The GO Battle League provides competitive PvP matchmaking with seasonal rankings. Mega Evolution and Gigantamax mechanics add powerful temporary transformations.
The Memories in Motion season running from March to June 2026 introduced Daily Discovery bonuses, shiny evolved Pokémon in the wild, and shiny Shadow Pokémon. Gigantamax Pikachu debuted in a special Max Battle Day on March 28, 2026. The Special Research story "Pressure Rising" awards an encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion.
Pokémon Go runs monthly Community Days featuring specific Pokémon with exclusive moves, seasonal events tied to real-world holidays, and annual GO Fest celebrations. GO Fest 2026 returns to Grant Park in Chicago from June 5 to 7, with additional in-person festivals in Tokyo and Copenhagen. Sustainability Week in April 2026 debuts Silicobra and Sandaconda.
The game celebrates 10 years of Pokémon Go and 30 years of the Pokémon franchise in 2026, with a "What's Your Favourite?" camera feature for sharing photos with favourite Pokémon.