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|platform={{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}
|gen_series=[[Generation VI]] - {{gen|VIII}} [[side series]]
|release_date_ja=March 29, 2016 <small>(field test)</small><br>July 22, 2016 <small>(public release)</small>
|release_date_na=May 25, 2016 <small>(field test)</small><br>July 6, 2016 <small>(public release)</small>
|release_date_au=April 25, 2016 <small>(field test)</small><br>July 6, 2016 <small>(public release)</small>
|release_date_eu=July 13, 2016
|release_date_kr=January 24, 2017
|release_date_hk=July 25, 2016
|release_date_tw=August 6, 2016
|publisher=[[Niantic]], Inc.
|developer=[[Niantic]], Inc.
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|website_ja=[http://www.pokemongo.jp/ Official site (TPC)]<br>[http://www.pokemongolive.com/ja/ Official site (Niantic)]
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'''Pokémon GO''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|Pokémon GO|ポケモン　ゴー}}}}''') is a multiplayer, location-based, {{wp|augmented reality}} Pokémon game for {{wp|iOS}} and {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}. The game results from a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company]], [[Nintendo]], and [[Niantic]], Inc., and is {{wp|Freemium|free to download}} with in-app purchases. It was released in most markets with access to the iOS App Store or Google Play Store on a staggered schedule starting on July 6, 2016. The game became available on the Samsung Galaxy Store for Samsung devices running on Android on May 11, 2019<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1126967087736467457?s=20 Announcement of game availability on Galaxy Store]</ref>.

The game was announced at the [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon GO Press Conference]] in Japan on September 10, 2015. Field tests for Pokémon GO were held from March 29, 2016 through June 30, 2016.

The game is compatible with the [[Pokémon GO Plus]] and the [[Poké Ball Plus]], {{wp|Bluetooth}} devices that allow players to enjoy elements of the game without looking at their phone. Compatibility with the {{wp|Apple Watch}} was added in an update on December 22, 2016, but was later dropped on July 1, 2019 with the addition of Adventure Sync.<ref>[https://niantic.helpshift.com/a/pokemon-go/?p=web&s=top-articles&f=discontinued-support-for-apple-watch Discontinued support for Apple Watch]</ref>

==Blurb==
<i>Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet Earth!

Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world. You’ll join one of three teams and battle for the prestige and ownership of Gyms with your Pokémon at your side.

Pokémon are out there, and you need to find them. As you walk around a neighborhood, your smartphone will vibrate when there’s a Pokémon nearby. Take aim and throw a Poké Ball… You’ll have to stay alert, or it might get away!

Search far and wide for Pokémon and items

Certain Pokémon appear near their native environment—look for Water-type Pokémon by lakes and oceans. Visit PokéStops, found at interesting places like museums, art installations, historical markers, and monuments, to stock up on Poké Balls and helpful items.

Catching, hatching, evolving, and more

As you level up, you’ll be able to catch more-powerful Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. You can add to your collection by hatching Pokémon Eggs based on the distances you walk. Help your Pokémon evolve by catching many of the same kind.

Take on Gym battles and defend your Gym

As your Charmander evolves to Charmeleon and then Charizard, you can battle together to defeat a Gym and assign your Pokémon to defend it against all comers.

It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await!

Note: This app is free-to-play and is optimized for smartphones, not tablets.</i>

==Gameplay==
[[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]]
Pokémon GO has mechanics much different from those of the core series games. The player is assisted by [[Professor Willow]] throughout the game. Players can login using a [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], Google, or Facebook account, which can be linked together for logging in.

The game can be played as an {{wp|augmented reality}} (AR) game, so that in wild encounters and battles the Pokémon appear to be in the real world when looking at the smart device's screen. However, it is also possible to disable this functionality, which saves battery power and is necessary on some devices which do not support AR.

[[Candy]] and {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} are two forms of currency central to Pokémon GO. Each Pokémon's evolutionary family uses a specific type of Candy to [[Power Up]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. Stardust is required in addition to Candy to Power Up; unlike Candy, Stardust is not specific to any species of Pokémon. Candy and Stardust are most commonly earned by catching and hatching Pokémon. If a player [[released Pokémon|transfers]] a Pokémon to Professor Willow, then one Candy for that Pokémon will be awarded.

Players can also challenge each other in {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s or challenge the Team leaders [[Candela]], {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, and {{OBP|Blanche|GO}} in Battle Training. 

Players can customize their [[Style (GO)|appearance]], such as clothing and accessories, which can be shown to other players. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s collect XP from performing various actions, such as catching Pokémon, which allows them to increase their Trainer [[level]]. Leveling up rewards the player with items, and some levels unlock features of the game. Wild Pokémon encountered by Trainers at higher levels are more likely to have higher CP. The maximum number of times an individual Pokémon can be [[Power Up|Powered Up]] increases with the Trainer's level.

===Capturing===
: ''See also: [[Catch rate (GO)]]''
In the game, [[wild Pokémon]] appear on a map of the real world (based on the crowdsourced OpenStreetMap project)<ref>[https://allgamers.com/article/3496/niantic-switches-to-openstreetmap-in-pokeacutemon-go Niantic Switches to OpenStreetMap in Pokémon GO]</ref><ref>[https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2018/04/01/tips-pokemon-go-2/ Recommendations for new (Pokémon GO) mappers by community members]</ref>, with the player moving in the game by traveling in the real world. When a Pokémon is nearby, the player's phone vibrates. The player can encounter a nearby Pokémon by tapping it in the Map View. Different kinds of Pokémon will appear in different environments; for example, {{type|Water}} Pokémon are more common near water. [[Weather]] also affects which Pokémon are common. 

In a wild encounter, the player attempts to capture a wild Pokémon in a [[Poké Ball]] before it runs away. Unlike in the [[core series]] games, these encounters do not involve battle. At higher levels, the player can use various Berries to make wild Pokémon easier to catch or use more powerful Poké Balls like [[Great Ball]]s and [[Ultra Ball]]s. While holding a press on a Poké Ball, a ring will appear around the Pokémon. This ring shrinks over time; once it reaches its smallest size it immediately returns to full size and the cycle repeats. If the Poké Ball is thrown while the ring is very small, the capture is more likely to be successful. Capturing while the ring is as far out as it can be, or halfway in the outer circle also provides small bonuses.

===Locations===
There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}. PokéStops and Gyms exist at are pre-defined real-world locations that the player must be within range of to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they have shown up in the Map.)

The locations of PokéStops and Gyms are based on a selection of portals from the Niantic game {{wp|Ingress (video game)|Ingress}}. Until 2015, Ingress players (agents) could submit proposals for portals which subsequently had to be approved by Niantic. From 2017 onward, Ingress agents can submit new portals through Operation Portal Recon (OPR) that would be reviewed and approved by their OPR peers. Starting in September 2017, a PokéStop submission system started beta test for level 40 trainers located in Brazil and South Korea. As of September 2017 the portal or PokéStop submissions are still reviewed by agents participating in OPR for final approval, although Niantic has announced that the system will be expanded to Pokémon GO trainers. The PokéStops allow players to obtain items and Eggs by spinning the Photo Disc. At Gyms, players can battle to weaken those belonging to opposing teams or strengthen those belonging to their own team; a player can earn [[PokéCoin]]s by holding onto their own Gyms, while also obtaining items from its Photo Disc. The player will be given a Gym Badge for each Gym the first time they interact with it. Badges can be leveled up to bronze, silver, and gold, with each level causing the Gym to give out a higher number of items when spun.

A Gym can only be controlled by one team at a time. If a Gym is controlled by the player's team, they can add one of their own Pokémon to defend it and feed Berries to any Pokémon in the Gym. Doing so will earn the player Stardust, possible Candy, and an increase in the Pokémon's motivation. If a Gym is controlled by a rival team, the player can battle it to decrease each Pokémon's motivation; when a Pokémon's motivation reaches zero, it will be knocked out of the Gym. When all defending Pokémon have been defeated, the team loses control of the Gym, allowing the player to reclaim it as their own. [[Raid Battle]]s may sometimes take place at a Gym, several players can work together to battle against a wild Pokémon much stronger than normal. Winning a Raid Battle allows the involved players to attempt to catch the raid Pokémon, now with much reduced CP and possibly different attacks.

PokéStops are much more common than Gyms, but depending on where a player lives, they may be very common or very sparse. Locations tend to be more common in urban areas due to a higher population density, resulting in more players in those areas. If there are no nearby PokéStops, the player can only obtain Poké Balls by leveling up or purchasing them with PokéCoins; if there are no nearby Gyms, the player can only obtain PokéCoins by purchasing them with real currency.

===Battles===
Battles in Pokémon GO, in contrast to the core series games, are not turn based and instead rely participants to continuously cast attacks to deal damage. While Pokémon GO uses the same [[Type#In Pokémon GO|type effectiveness]] chart as the core series since [[Generation VI]], it uses different multipliers and a [[Damage#Pokémon GO|different formula to calculate damage]]. There are two types of battle mechanics in Pokémon GO: one for {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s and [[Raid Battle]]s (against an AI) and the other for {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}s (against another player or [[Team GO Rocket]]). The two modes have different stats for each move and use different sets of damage modifiers. For Trainer Battles, the player can battle the Team Leaders {{OBP|Blanche|GO}}, {{OBP|Spark|GO}}, or [[Candela]] to practice against an AI. For unspecified reasons, {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Shedinja}} are unusable in Trainer Battles.

===Moves===
:''See also: [[List of moves in Pokémon GO]]''
Unlike in the core series, Pokémon normally only have two [[Move#In Pokémon GO|moves]]: one Fast Attack and one Charged Attack. In both types of battles, Fast Attacks can be cast at any time, and the user gains {{OBP|energy|GO}} each cast. Charged Attacks are generally much stronger moves that cost energy to use. A Pokémon's moves are randomly assigned and can only be changed by using a [[TM#Pokémon GO|TM]] to learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack, at random, by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. [[Evolution|Evolving]] a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves.

===Trainer level===
{{main|Trainer level}}
In Pokémon GO, the player earns experience (abbreviated XP), rather than the Pokémon. As the player gains experience they gain levels. Leveling up awards the player with items, and certain levels unlock particular items. After reaching level 5, the player can choose a team, which allows them to use {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. As the player's level increases, their Pokémon are able to achieve a higher Combat Power as the player powers them up.

===Teams===
[[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The Team Leaders Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]
After the player reaches level 5, they can choose a team by tapping a Gym. There are three teams: the yellow Team Instinct led by Spark, the blue Team Mystic led by Blanche, and the red Team Valor led by Candela.

Pokémon Appraisal, added in version 0.35.0 (labelled version 1.5.0 on the iOS App Store), has the chosen Team's leader detail a Pokémon's stats much like a [[stats judge]] in the core series. They describe how good the Pokémon would be in a battle, which of its three stats is its highest, and how good its stats are overall. They will also note if the Pokémon's height or weight is particularly far from the average listed in the Pokédex.

Players may change their team by purchasing a [[Team Medallion]] in the Shop. After purchasing it, the player must wait a full year before they may buy another one. 

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! style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | Leader
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| [[File:Team Instinct emblem.png|50px]]
| Instinct
| Yellow
| {{p|Zapdos}}
| {{OBP|Spark|GO}}
| Hey! The name's Spark &mdash; the leader of Team Instinct. Pokemon are creatures with excellent intuition. I bet the secret to their intuition is related to how they're hatched. Come and join my team! You never lose when you trust your instincts!
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|50px]]
| Mystic
| Blue
| {{p|Articuno}}
| {{OBP|Blanche|GO}}
| I am Blanche, leader of Team Mystic. The wisdom of Pokemon is immeasurably deep. I am researching why it is that they evolve. With our calm analysis of every situation, we can't lose!
|- style="background:#fff" 
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| Valor
| Red
| {{p|Moltres}}
| [[Candela]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | I'm Candela &mdash; Team Valor's leader! Pokemon are stronger than humans, and they're warmhearted, too! I'm researching ways to enhance Pokemon's natural power in the pursuit of true strength. There's no doubt that the Pokemon our team have trained at the strongest in battle! Are you ready?
|}

===Items===
{{main|List of items in Pokémon GO}}

Pokémon GO has a variety of items that are stored in the player's [[Bag]]. These items have many purposes, including [[caught Pokémon|capturing]], [[evolution|evolving]] and restoring Pokémon. Items are primarily obtained through spinning Photo Disks at [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. Upon reaching a new [[Trainer level]], the player will also receive a large amount of items. In later updates, players could also earn other rarer items from winning [[Raid Battle]]s or by completing [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]] tasks. 

A Bag may hold up to 350 items, but players can purchase more space for {{PCoin}}200, allowing for 50 more items, up to a maximum of 2,500. If the player tries to spin a PokéStop or open a Gift with a full Bag, the game will not allow them to do so unless there is at least one empty slot. Before participating in a {{OBP|Trainer Battle|GO}}, players will be warned if their Bag is full, notifying them that prizes will not be rewarded afterwards. However, receiving items through other means, such as leveling up or winning raids, can bypass this limit and allow players to store more items past the capacity.

===Shop===
{{main|PokéCoin}}
In the Shop, the player can make two kinds of purchases. They can purchase PokéCoins using real money or they can purchase in-game items using PokéCoins. PokéCoins are the in-app currency used in Pokémon GO. There are two ways of obtaining PokéCoins: the {{OBP|Gym|GO}} Defender bonus or by purchasing them with real money.

A number of the in-game items in the Shop can also be obtained by playing the game, but a few items are exclusive to the Shop: the Bag Upgrade, the Pokémon Storage Upgrade, and the Premium Raid Pass. The Shop also occasionally features limited-time "Box" deals (e.g., a Special Box) that include more than one kind of item.

To obtain the Defender bonus, the player must assign a Pokémon to defend a Gym that currently has less than six defenders. Upon their Pokémon being knocked out, the player will receive a number of coins based on how long their Pokémon defended a Gym, one coin for every ten minutes, up to a maximum of {{PCoin}}50 for a collective eight hours and twenty minutes.

===Eggs===
[[File:GO Egg 2 km.png|thumb|100px|A 2&nbsp;km egg in Pokémon GO]]
{{main|List of Eggs in Pokémon GO}}
The player can obtain Eggs at [[PokéStop]]s, {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s, or as a possible [[Adventure Sync]] reward. An Egg will hatch after traveling a certain distance while the Egg is in an [[Egg Incubator]]. Four Egg distances are possible: 2&nbsp;km, 5&nbsp;km, 7&nbsp;km, and 10&nbsp;km. 7 km Eggs are exclusively obtained by opening [[Gift]]s. Each species has a set Egg distance and can only hatch from Eggs with this distance, but Egg distances have occasionally been changed.
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===Buddy===
[[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]
{{main|Buddy Pokémon}}
By assigning a Buddy Pokémon, the player can receive additional Candies for that species of Pokémon as they walk. Depending on the species, the Buddy Pokémon will find 1 Candy every 1 km, 3 km or 5 km walked. The player can only have a single Buddy Pokémon at one time.

Some Pokémon require being walked a certain distance before it can evolve. For example, {{p|Feebas}} must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20 km before it can be evolved into {{p|Milotic}}.

===Research tasks===
There are two types of Research tasks in Pokémon GO: [[Field Research]] and [[Special Research]]. Players can complete Research tasks to receive a variety of rewards, including items or encounters with a [[wild Pokémon]]. Wild Pokémon encountered from completing Research tasks will never [[escape|flee]] and have a minimum of 10 {{IV}}s (out of a maximum 15) per stat.

Trainers can unlock Field Research tasks by spinning [[PokéStop]]s and can hold a maximum of three tasks at once. Each PokéStop has a specific Field Research task assigned to it once a day. Players can choose to discard a Field Research task to free up a slot. Completing a Field Research tasks earns the player a Stamp up to once a day. Once the player collects seven Stamps, a Research Breakthrough will be unlocked, which includes item rewards and an encounter with a rare, special Pokémon.

[[Special Research]] tasks generally take longer to complete than Field Research. Unlike Field Research, Special Research tasks are finite and unlocked through specific events. A Special Research is usually several sets of three Research tasks that must be completed sequentially before unlocking the next set. Upon completing all Special Research sets, the player will have the chance to encounter a rare, special Pokémon. So far, Special Research is the only way to obtain {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, and {{p|Spiritomb}}. 

===Team GO Rocket===
[[File:GO Rocket PokéStop.png|160px|thumb|A PokéStop invaded by Team GO Rocket]]
{{main|Team GO Rocket}}
Team GO Rocket is a [[villainous team]] whose goal is to take over [[PokéStop]]s for their items and resources. Team GO Rocket Grunts are occasionally stationed to invade a PokéStop, where they will challenge players to battle if they interact with the PokéStop. Team GO Rocket Grunts battle using Shadow Pokémon and will abandon one of their Pokémon upon being defeated. Players will have a chance to capture the abandoned Shadow Pokémon, which can then be purified using Candy and Stardust.

===Medals===
{{main|List of Medals in Pokémon GO}}
The game has challenges that award [[Medal#Pokémon GO|medals]] upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile. Some medals unlock [[Style (GO)|clothing items]], allowing players to purchase them using PokéCoins. Medals awarded for catching Pokémon of a specific type slightly increase the capture rate of Pokémon of that type.

===Daily bonuses===
Daily bonuses give the player extra rewards the first time they perform certain actions each day (local time). They were added to Pokémon GO in version 0.45.0 (labelled 1.15.0 on the {{wp|App Store (iOS)|iOS App Store}}), which was released on November 7, 2016. 

The first Pokémon the player catches each day earns the player a bonus 500 [[experience|XP]] and 600 {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}. If the player catches a Pokémon every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 2500 XP and 3000 Stardust.

The first [[PokéStop]] or {{OBP|Gym|GO}} the player searches each day earns the player a bonus 500 [[experience|XP]] and extra items. If the player searches PokéStops or Gyms every day for 7 days in a row, they will earn a bonus of 2500 XP and even more items. The 7-day streak bonus is guaranteed to give the player an [[Evolution item]] (such as a [[King's Rock]]).

===Available Pokémon===
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Currently, the many species of Pokémon available in Pokémon GO consist of those introduced in [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}} to {{gen|IV}}, along with most Pokémon from [[Generation V]], {{p|Meltan}} and {{p|Melmetal}}, and some [[Generation VIII]] cross-generational evolutions. From the first four generations, the following and their alternate forms are currently unobtainable:
* {{p|Kecleon}}
* {{p|Rotom}}
* {{p|Phione}}
* {{p|Manaphy}}
* {{p|Shaymin}}
* {{p|Arceus}}

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| Jul 6, 2016 || All Generation I Pokémon except [[Ditto]], [[Legendary Pokémon]] and [[Mew]] || Initial release.
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| Nov 23, 2016 || {{MSP/GO|132|Ditto}} || {{p|Ditto}} became available, appearing disguised as {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Zubat}}, or {{p|Magikarp}}. {{p|Ditto}} also became able to appear disguised as {{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Sentret}}, or {{p|Yanma}} starting February 16, 2017.
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| Dec 12, 2016 || {{MSP/GO|172|Pichu}}{{MSP/GO|173|Cleffa}}{{MSP/GO|174|Igglybuff}}{{MSP/GO|175|Togepi}}{{MSP/GO|176|Togetic}}{{MSP/GO|238|Smoochum}}{{MSP/GO|239|Elekid}}{{MSP/GO|240|Magby}} || Generation II [[baby Pokémon]] became available, exclusively from {{pkmn|Eggs}}.
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| Feb 16, 2017 || {{MSP/GO|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP/GO|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP/GO|154|Meganium}}{{MSP/GO|155|Cyndaquil}}{{MSP/GO|156|Quilava}}{{MSP/GO|157|Typhlosion}}{{MSP/GO|158|Totodile}}{{MSP/GO|159|Croconaw}}{{MSP/GO|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP/GO|161|Sentret}}{{MSP/GO|162|Furret}}{{MSP/GO|163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP/GO|164|Noctowl}}{{MSP/GO|165|Ledyba}}{{MSP/GO|166|Ledian}}{{MSP/GO|167|Spinarak}}{{MSP/GO|168|Ariados}}{{MSP/GO|169|Crobat}}{{MSP/GO|170|Chinchou}}{{MSP/GO|171|Lanturn}}{{MSP/GO|177|Natu}}{{MSP/GO|178|Xatu}}{{MSP/GO|179|Mareep}}{{MSP/GO|180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/GO|181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/GO|182|Bellossom}}{{MSP/GO|183|Marill}}{{MSP/GO|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP/GO|185|Sudowoodo}}{{MSP/GO|186|Politoed}}{{MSP/GO|187|Hoppip}}{{MSP/GO|188|Skiploom}}{{MSP/GO|189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP/GO|190|Aipom}}{{MSP/GO|191|Sunkern}}{{MSP/GO|192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/GO|193|Yanma}}{{MSP/GO|194|Wooper}}{{MSP/GO|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP/GO|196|Espeon}}{{MSP/GO|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/GO|198|Murkrow}}{{MSP/GO|199|Slowking}}{{MSP/GO|200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP/GO|201|Unown}}{{MSP/GO|202|Wobbuffet}}{{MSP/GO|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP/GO|204|Pineco}}{{MSP/GO|205|Forretress}}{{MSP/GO|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/GO|207|Gligar}}{{MSP/GO|208|Steelix}}{{MSP/GO|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/GO|210|Granbull}}{{MSP/GO|211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP/GO|212|Scizor}}{{MSP/GO|213|Shuckle}}{{MSP/GO|214|Heracross}}{{MSP/GO|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/GO|216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/GO|217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/GO|218|Slugma}}{{MSP/GO|219|Magcargo}}{{MSP/GO|220|Swinub}}{{MSP/GO|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/GO|222|Corsola}}{{MSP/GO|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP/GO|224|Octillery}}{{MSP/GO|226|Mantine}}{{MSP/GO|227|Skarmory}}{{MSP/GO|228|Houndour}}{{MSP/GO|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/GO|230|Kingdra}}{{MSP/GO|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/GO|232|Donphan}}{{MSP/GO|233|Porygon2}}{{MSP/GO|234|Stantler}}{{MSP/GO|236|Tyrogue}}{{MSP/GO|237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/GO|241|Miltank}}{{MSP/GO|242|Blissey}}{{MSP/GO|246|Larvitar}}{{MSP/GO|247|Pupitar}}{{MSP/GO|248|Tyranitar}} || Most remaining [[Generation II]] Pokémon became available, except {{p|Delibird}} and {{p|Smeargle}}. This included allowing [[Generation I]] Pokémon that have [[Generation II]] [[List of Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions|cross-generational evolutions]] to evolve into those Pokémon and {{p|Togetic}} now appearing in the wild. 
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| Jul 22, 2017 || {{MSP/GO|144|Articuno}}{{MSP/GO|249|Lugia}} || [[Legendary Pokémon]] first available through [[Raid Battle]]s. {{p|Articuno}} was first available in Raid Battles from July 22 to 31.
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| Jul 31, 2017 || {{MSP/GO|146|Moltres}} || {{p|Moltres}} was first available in Raid Battles from July 31 to August 7.
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| Aug 7, 2017 || {{MSP/GO|145|Zapdos}} || {{p|Zapdos}} was first available in Raid Battles from August 7 to 14.
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| Aug 14, 2017 || {{MSP/GO|150|Mewtwo}} || The first {{p|Mewtwo}} [[Raid Battle]] occurred at the Pokémon GO Stadium event. Mewtwo was subsequently available in field tests of "Exclusive" or EX Raid Battles, and on November 21, 2017, the field test concluded and the mature EX Raid Battle system was announced. Mewtwo was made available through normal raids on September 20, 2018.
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| Aug 31, 2017 || {{MSP/GO|243|Raikou}}{{MSP/GO|244|Entei}}{{MSP/GO|245|Suicune}} || {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}} became available through Raid Battles in (respectively) the Americas, Europe and Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region from August 31 to September 30. On September 30, they then migrated to the preceding region. On October 31, they migrated a final time, until their availability ended on November 30.
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| Oct 20, 2017 || {{MSP/GO|302|Sableye}}{{MSP/GO|353|Shuppet}}{{MSP/GO|354|Banette}}{{MSP/GO|355|Duskull}}{{MSP/GO|356|Dusclops}} || The Generation III Ghost-type Pokémon became available, in conjunction with the upcoming Halloween event.
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| Nov 28, 2017 || {{MSP/GO|250|Ho-Oh}} || {{p|Ho-Oh}} became available through Raid Battles after the successful Global Catch Challenge, lasting until December 14.
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| Dec 8, 2017 || {{MSP/GO|252|Treecko}}{{MSP/GO|253|Grovyle}}{{MSP/GO|254|Sceptile}}{{MSP/GO|255|Torchic}}{{MSP/GO|256|Combusken}}{{MSP/GO|257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/GO|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP/GO|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP/GO|260|Swampert}}{{MSP/GO|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/GO|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/GO|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/GO|264|Linoone}}{{MSP/GO|265|Wurmple}}{{MSP/GO|266|Silcoon}}{{MSP/GO|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP/GO|268|Cascoon}}{{MSP/GO|269|Dustox}}{{MSP/GO|273|Seedot}}{{MSP/GO|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/GO|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/GO|280|Ralts}}{{MSP/GO|281|Kirlia}}{{MSP/GO|282|Gardevoir}}{{MSP/GO|285|Shroomish}}{{MSP/GO|286|Breloom}}{{MSP/GO|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/GO|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/GO|289|Slaking}}{{MSP/GO|296|Makuhita}}{{MSP/GO|297|Hariyama}}{{MSP/GO|298|Azurill}}{{MSP/GO|300|Skitty}}{{MSP/GO|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP/GO|303|Mawile}}{{MSP/GO|307|Meditite}}{{MSP/GO|308|Medicham}}{{MSP/GO|309|Electrike}}{{MSP/GO|310|Manectric}}{{MSP/GO|311|Plusle}}{{MSP/GO|312|Minun}}{{MSP/GO|315|Roselia}}{{MSP/GO|316|Gulpin}}{{MSP/GO|317|Swalot}}{{MSP/GO|325|Spoink}}{{MSP/GO|326|Grumpig}}{{MSP/GO|335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/GO|336|Seviper}}{{MSP/GO|359|Absol}}{{MSP/GO|360|Wynaut}} || 50 Generation III Pokémon became available. Mawile and Absol were only available through Raid Battles.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/7iijxb/the_official_50_gen_3_list/ The Official 50 Gen 3 list : TheSilphRoad]</ref>
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| Dec 15, 2017 || {{MSP/GO|383|Groudon}} || {{p|Groudon}} became available through Raid Battles, lasting until January 15, 2018.
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| Dec 21, 2017 || {{MSP/GO|225|Delibird}}{{MSP/GO|270|Lotad}}{{MSP/GO|271|Lombre}}{{MSP/GO|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP/GO|318|Carvanha}}{{MSP/GO|319|Sharpedo}}{{MSP/GO|320|Wailmer}}{{MSP/GO|321|Wailord}}{{MSP/GO|339|Barboach}}{{MSP/GO|340|Whiscash}}{{MSP/GO|341|Corphish}}{{MSP/GO|342|Crawdaunt}}{{MSP/GO|349|Feebas}}{{MSP/GO|350|Milotic}}{{MSP/GO|361|Snorunt}}{{MSP/GO|362|Glalie}}{{MSP/GO|363|Spheal}}{{MSP/GO|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP/GO|365|Walrein}}{{MSP/GO|369|Relicanth}}{{MSP/GO|370|Luvdisc}} || 20 additional Generation III Pokémon became available. The following families were introduced: {{p|Lotad}}, {{p|Carvanha}}, {{p|Wailmer}}, {{p|Barboach}}, {{p|Corphish}}, {{p|Feebas}}, {{p|Snorunt}}, {{p|Spheal}}, {{p|Relicanth}}, and {{p|Luvdisc}}.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/7lh0hz/generation_3_pokemon_release_status_wild_nest/ Generation 3 pokemon release status (wild, nest,...) : TheSilphRoad]</ref> {{p|Delibird}} became available exclusively during the Holiday event.
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| Jan 12, 2018 || {{MSP/GO|382|Kyogre}} || {{p|Kyogre}} became available through Raid Battles, lasting until February 15, 2018.
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| Jan 23, 2018 || {{MSP/GO|293|Whismur}}{{MSP/GO|294|Loudred}}{{MSP/GO|295|Exploud}}{{MSP/GO|299|Nosepass}}{{MSP/GO|304|Aron}}{{MSP/GO|305|Lairon}}{{MSP/GO|306|Aggron}}{{MSP/GO|322|Numel}}{{MSP/GO|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/GO|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/GO|328|Trapinch}}{{MSP/GO|329|Vibrava}}{{MSP/GO|330|Flygon}}{{MSP/GO|331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/GO|332|Cacturne}}{{MSP/GO|337|Lunatone}}{{MSP/GO|338|Solrock}}{{MSP/GO|343|Baltoy}}{{MSP/GO|344|Claydol}}{{MSP/GO|345|Lileep}}{{MSP/GO|346|Cradily}}{{MSP/GO|347|Anorith}}{{MSP/GO|348|Armaldo}} || 23 additional Generation III Pokémon became available. The following families were introduced: {{p|Whismur}}, {{p|Nosepass}}, {{p|Aron}}, {{p|Numel}}, {{p|Torkoal}}, {{p|Trapinch}}, {{p|Cacnea}}, {{p|Lunatone}}, {{p|Solrock}}, {{p|Baltoy}}, {{p|Lileep}}, and {{p|Anorith}}.
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| Feb 9, 2018 || {{MSP/GO|276|Taillow}}{{MSP/GO|277|Swellow}}{{MSP/GO|278|Wingull}}{{MSP/GO|279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/GO|283|Surskit}}{{MSP/GO|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP/GO|313|Volbeat}}{{MSP/GO|314|Illumise}}{{MSP/GO|333|Swablu}}{{MSP/GO|334|Altaria}}{{MSP/GO|351|Castform}}{{MSP/GO|351H|Castform}}{{MSP/GO|351R|Castform}}{{MSP/GO|351S|Castform}}{{MSP/GO|357|Tropius}}{{MSP/GO|358|Chimecho}}{{MSP/GO|371|Bagon}}{{MSP/GO|372|Shelgon}}{{MSP/GO|373|Salamence}}{{MSP/GO|374|Beldum}}{{MSP/GO|375|Metang}}{{MSP/GO|376|Metagross}}{{MSP/GO|384|Rayquaza}} || 19 additional Generation III Pokémon are released. The following families were introduced: {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Surskit}}, {{p|Volbeat}}, {{p|Illumise}}, {{p|Swablu}}, {{p|Castform}}, {{p|Tropius}}, {{p|Chimecho}}, {{p|Bagon}}, and {{p|Beldum}}.
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| Mar 27, 2018 || {{MSP/GO|151|Mew}} || {{p|Mew}} became available through the [[Special Research]] mode that was activated alongside [[Field Research]] on the same day.
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| Apr 2, 2018 || {{MSP/GO|380|Latias}}{{MSP/GO|381|Latios}} || {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} became available through Raid Battles. Latias was available in available in Europe, Asia, and Australia while Latios could be found in North America, South America, and Africa. They switched locations on May 8, and were available until June 5.
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| May 30, 2018 || {{MSP/GO|103A|Exeggutor}} || {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Exeggutor}} became available.
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| Jun 21, 2018 || {{MSP/GO|019A|Rattata}}{{MSP/GO|020A|Raticate}}{{MSP/GO|027A|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/GO|028A|Sandslash}}{{MSP/GO|037A|Vulpix}}{{MSP/GO|038A|Ninetales}}{{MSP/GO|052A|Meowth}}{{MSP/GO|053A|Persian}}{{MSP/GO|088A|Grimer}}{{MSP/GO|089A|Muk}}{{MSP/GO|379|Registeel}} || {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Grimer}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, and {{p|Sandshrew}} lines became available through special 7km Eggs obtained via Gifts. Alolan {{p|Rattata}} and {{p|Raticate}} became catchable in the wild on June 23.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/8t7plx/alolan_rattata_appearing_on_my_sightings/ Alolan Rattata appearing on my sightings! : TheSilphRoad]</ref>
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| Jul 14, 2018 || {{MSP/GO|050A|Diglett}}{{MSP/GO|051A|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/GO|074A|Geodude}}{{MSP/GO|075A|Graveler}}{{MSP/GO|076A|Golem}}{{MSP/GO|251|Celebi}} || {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Geodude}} and {{p|Diglett}} were made temporarily available to catch in the wild. Starting on July 19, they became exclusive to 7km Eggs. {{p|Celebi}} became available through [[Special Research]] at Pokémon Go Fest 2018.
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| Jul 19, 2018 || {{MSP/GO|026A|Raichu}}{{MSP/GO|105A|Marowak}}{{MSP/GO|378|Regice}} || {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Marowak}} became available through [[Raid Battle]]s.
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| Aug 1, 2018 || {{MSP/GO|327|Spinda}} || {{p|Spinda}} became available through [[Field Research]].
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| Aug 20, 2018 || {{MSP/GO|251|Celebi}} || {{p|Celebi}} became available through [[Special Research]] globally.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/98wwsn/celebi_quest_is_live/ Celebi Quest is Live : TheSilphRoad]</ref>
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| Sep 13, 2018 || {{MSP/GO|377|Regirock}} || {{p|Regirock}} became available in raids until September 30.
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| Sep 21, 2018 || {{MSP/GO|386|Deoxys}} || {{p|Deoxys}} became available through EX Raid Battles, replacing Mewtwo.
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| Oct 16, 2018 || {{MSP/GO|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/GO|388|Grotle}}{{MSP/GO|389|Torterra}}{{MSP/GO|390|Chimchar}}{{MSP/GO|391|Monferno}}{{MSP/GO|392|Infernape}}{{MSP/GO|393|Piplup}}{{MSP/GO|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP/GO|395|Empoleon}}{{MSP/GO|396|Starly}}{{MSP/GO|397|Staravia}}{{MSP/GO|398|Staraptor}}{{MSP/GO|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP/GO|400|Bibarel}}{{MSP/GO|401|Kricketot}}{{MSP/GO|402|Kricketune}}{{MSP/GO|403|Shinx}}{{MSP/GO|404|Luxio}}{{MSP/GO|405|Luxray}}{{MSP/GO|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP/GO|427|Buneary}}{{MSP/GO|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP/GO|441|Chatot}}{{MSP/GO|447|Riolu}}{{MSP/GO|448|Lucario}}{{MSP/GO|455|Carnivine}} || 26 [[Generation IV]] Pokémon became available. The following families were introduced: {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, {{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Kricketot}}, {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Pachirisu}}, {{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Chatot}}, {{p|Riolu}}, and {{p|Carnivine}}.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/9osjy5/updated_list_of_26_available_gen_iv_pokémon/ : TheSilphRoad]</ref>
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| Oct 23, 2018 || {{MSP/GO|425|Drifloon}}{{MSP/GO|426|Drifblim}}{{MSP/GO|434|Stunky}}{{MSP/GO|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/GO|442|Spiritomb}}{{MSP/GO|487|Giratina}} || 6 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. The following families were introduced: {{p|Drifloon}}, {{p|Stunky}}, {{p|Spiritomb}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. Spiritomb can be obtained in a [[Special Research]], while Giratina is available in raids from October 23 until November 20.
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| Nov 1, 2018 || {{MSP/GO|290|Nincada}}{{MSP/GO|291|Ninjask}}{{MSP/GO|292|Shedinja}} || {{p|Nincada}} is exclusive through [[Field Research]], and {{p|Shedinja}} through [[Field Research#Research Breakthrough|Research Breakthrough]].
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| Nov 6, 2018 || {{MSP/GO|406|Budew}}{{MSP/GO|418|Buizel}}{{MSP/GO|419|Floatzel}} || {{p|Budew}} became available in Eggs and {{p|Buizel}} in the wild.
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| Nov 14, 2018 || {{MSP/GO|407|Roserade}}{{MSP/GO|429|Mismagius}}{{MSP/GO|430|Honchkrow}}{{MSP/GO|461|Weavile}}{{MSP/GO|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP/GO|466|Electivire}}{{MSP/GO|467|Magmortar}}{{MSP/GO|468|Togekiss}}{{MSP/GO|472|Gliscor}}{{MSP/GO|474|Porygon-Z}}{{MSP/GO|477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP/GO|808|Meltan}}{{MSP/GO|809|Melmetal}} || 11 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available: {{p|Roserade}}, {{p|Mismagius}}, {{p|Honchkrow}}, {{p|Weavile}}, {{p|Rhyperior}}, {{p|Electivire}}, {{p|Magmortar}}, {{p|Togekiss}}, {{p|Gliscor}}, {{p|Porygon-Z}}, and {{p|Dusknoir}}. All are the evolved forms of earlier generation Pokémon, and require a [[Sinnoh Stone]] to be obtained. {{p|Meltan}} is also made available via the [[Mystery Box]] or through [[Special Research]], and can evolve into {{p|Melmetal}} with {{candy|Meltan}}400.
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| Nov 20, 2018 || {{MSP/GO|488|Cresselia}} || {{p|Cresselia}} became available in raids until December 18.
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| Dec 18, 2018 || {{MSP/GO|386A|Deoxys}}{{MSP/GO|433|Chingling}}{{MSP/GO|436|Bronzor}}{{MSP/GO|437|Bronzong}}{{MSP/GO|446|Munchlax}}{{MSP/GO|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP/GO|452|Drapion}}{{MSP/GO|453|Croagunk}}{{MSP/GO|454|Toxicroak}}<b>{{MSP/GO|456|Finneon}}{{MSP/GO|457|Lumineon}}{{MSP/GO|458|Mantyke}}{{MSP/GO|459|Snover}}{{MSP/GO|460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP/GO|485|Heatran}} || 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. The {{p|Bronzor}}, {{p|Skorupi}}, {{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Finneon}} and {{p|Snover}} lines were released to the wild, {{p|Chingling}}, {{p|Munchlax}}, and {{p|Mantyke}} became available in 7km eggs, and {{p|Heatran}} became available in raids until January 15, 2019.
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| Jan 30, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|484|Palkia}} || {{p|Palkia}} became available in raids until February 28.
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| Feb 1, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP/GO|409|Rampardos}}{{MSP/GO|410|Shieldon}}{{MSP/GO|411|Bastiodon}}{{MSP/GO|415|Combee}}{{MSP/GO|416|Vespiquen}}{{MSP/GO|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/GO|431|Glameow}}{{MSP/GO|432|Purugly}}{{MSP/GO|438|Bonsly}}{{MSP/GO|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP/GO|465|Tangrowth}}{{MSP/GO|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/GO|475|Gallade}}{{MSP/GO|478|Froslass}} || 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available. The {{p|Cranidos}}, {{p|Shieldon}}, {{p|Combee}} and {{p|Glameow}} lines became available. {{p|Ambipom}}, {{p|Lickilicky}}, {{p|Tangrowth}}, {{p|Yanmega}}, {{p|Gallade}} and {{p|Froslass}} are the evolved forms of earlier generation Pokémon, and require a [[Sinnoh Stone]] to be obtained.
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| Feb 13, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|440|Happiny}} || {{p|Happiny}} became available through 7 km eggs, in conjunction with the Valentine's Day 2019 event.
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| Feb 15, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|473|Mamoswine}} || {{p|Mamoswine}} became available as part of the {{p|Swinub}} [[Community Day]] by evolving {{p|Piloswine}} with a [[Sinnoh Stone]].
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| Feb 23, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|366|Clamperl}}{{MSP/GO|367|Huntail}}{{MSP/GO|368|Gorebyss}} || The {{p|Clamperl}} line became available through Limited Research and later in the wild.
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| Feb 25, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|235|Smeargle}} || {{p|Smeargle}} became available through using the AR Camera.
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| Mar 1, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|483|Dialga}} || {{p|Dialga}} became available in raids until March 28.
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| Mar 25, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|386D|Deoxys}} || Defense Forme Deoxys became available in EX Raid Battles.
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| Apr 2, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|487O|Giratina}} || Origin Forme Giratina became available in raids until April 29.
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| Apr 29, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|422|Shellos}}{{MSP/GO|422E|Shellos}}{{MSP/GO|423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/GO|423E|Gastrodon}}{{MSP/GO|480|Uxie}}{{MSP/GO|481|Mesprit}}{{MSP/GO|482|Azelf}} || {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}} became available in the wild, and later in raids. {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}} were also accidently made available in the wild for about 30 minutes.
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| May 17, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|412|Burmy}}{{MSP/GO|412G|Burmy}}{{MSP/GO|412S|Burmy}}{{MSP/GO|413|Wormadam}}{{MSP/GO|413G|Wormadam}}{{MSP/GO|413S|Wormadam}}{{MSP/GO|414|Mothim}}{{MSP/GO|420|Cherubi}}{{MSP/GO|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP/GO|421S|Cherrim}}{{MSP/GO|443|Gible}}{{MSP/GO|444|Gabite}}{{MSP/GO|445|Garchomp}}{{MSP/GO|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/GO|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/GO|462|Magnezone}}{{MSP/GO|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/GO|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/GO|476|Probopass}} || 14 additional Generation IV Pokémon became available, with the {{p|Burmy}}, {{p|Cherubi}}, {{p|Gible}} and {{p|Hippopotas}} lines. {{p|Magnezone}}, {{p|Leafeon}}, {{p|Glaceon}} and {{p|Probopass}} were new evolutions of old Pokémon, available through new types of Lure Module. Additionally, Shellos and Gastrodon were formally and permanently added, with their forms becoming region-exclusive several hours after initial release.
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| Jun 13, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|385|Jirachi}} || {{p|Jirachi}} became available through [[Special Research]] at Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Chicago and later Dortmund and Yokohama.
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| Jun 28, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|386S|Deoxys}} || Speed Forme Deoxys became available in EX Raid Battles.
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| Sep 16, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|495|Snivy}}{{MSP/GO|496|Servine}}{{MSP/GO|497|Serperior}}{{MSP/GO|498|Tepig}}{{MSP/GO|499|Pignite}}{{MSP/GO|500|Emboar}}{{MSP/GO|501|Oshawott}}{{MSP/GO|502|Dewott}}{{MSP/GO|503|Samurott}}{{MSP/GO|504|Patrat}}{{MSP/GO|505|Watchog}}{{MSP/GO|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP/GO|507|Herdier}}{{MSP/GO|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP/GO|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP/GO|510|Liepard}}{{MSP/GO|511|Pansage}}{{MSP/GO|512|Simisage}}{{MSP/GO|513|Pansear}}{{MSP/GO|514|Simisear}}{{MSP/GO|515|Panpour}}{{MSP/GO|516|Simipour}}{{MSP/GO|519|Pidove}}{{MSP/GO|520|Tranquill}}{{MSP/GO|521|Unfezant}}{{MSP/GO|522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/GO|523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/GO|529|Drilbur}}{{MSP/GO|530|Excadrill}}{{MSP/GO|590|Foongus}}{{MSP/GO|591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP/GO|597|Ferroseed}}{{MSP/GO|598|Ferrothorn}}{{MSP/GO|599|Klink}}{{MSP/GO|600|Klang}}{{MSP/GO|601|Klinklang}}{{MSP/GO|607|Litwick}}{{MSP/GO|608|Lampent}}{{MSP/GO|609|Chandelure}}{{MSP/GO|622|Golett}}{{MSP/GO|623|Golurk}}{{MSP/GO|631|Heatmor}}{{MSP/GO|632|Durant}}{{MSP/GO|633|Deino}}{{MSP/GO|634|Zweilous}}{{MSP/GO|635|Hydreigon}} || 46 [[Generation V]] Pokémon became available. The following families were introduced: {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, {{p|Oshawott}}, {{p|Patrat}}, {{p|Lillipup}}, {{p|Purrloin}}, {{p|Pansage}}, {{p|Pansear}}, {{p|Panpour}}, {{p|Pidove}}, {{p|Blitzle}}, {{p|Drilbur}}, {{p|Foongus}}, {{p|Ferroseed}}, {{p|Klink}}, {{p|Litwick}}, {{p|Golett}}, {{p|Heatmor}}, {{p|Durant}}, and {{p|Deino}}.
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| Sep 26, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|439|Mime Jr.}} || {{p|Mime Jr.}} became available to hatch from 5km Eggs in Europe.
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| Oct 17, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|491|Darkrai}}{{MSP/GO|562|Yamask}}{{MSP/GO|563|Cofagrigus}} || {{p|Darkrai}} became available in raids until November 1, while Yamask became available exclusively during the Halloween event.
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| Nov 2, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|486|Regigigas}} || {{p|Regigigas}} became available through a paid, limited-time Special Research event and later in EX Raid Battles on November 18.
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| Nov 4, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|638|Cobalion}} || {{p|Cobalion}} became available in raids until November 26.
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| Nov 16, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|110G|Weezing}} || {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Weezing}} became available in raids.
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| Nov 26, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|639|Terrakion}} || {{p|Terrakion}} became available in raids until December 17.
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| Dec 17, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|640|Virizion}} || {{p|Virizion}} became available in raids until January 7, 2020.
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| Dec 24, 2019 || {{MSP/GO|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/GO|614|Beartic}}{{MSP/GO|615|Cryogonal}} || The families of {{p|Cubchoo}} and {{p|Cryogonal}} became available in the wild.
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| Jan 10, 2020 || {{MSP/GO|524|Roggenrola}}{{MSP/GO|525|Boldore}}{{MSP/GO|526|Gigalith}}{{MSP/GO|532|Timburr}}{{MSP/GO|533|Gurdurr}}{{MSP/GO|534|Conkeldurr}}{{MSP/GO|535|Tympole}}{{MSP/GO|536|Palpitoad}}{{MSP/GO|537|Seismitoad}}{{MSP/GO|538|Throh}}{{MSP/GO|539|Sawk}}{{MSP/GO|543|Venipede}}{{MSP/GO|544|Whirlipede}}{{MSP/GO|545|Scolipede}}{{MSP/GO|550|Basculin}}{{MSP/GO|550B|Basculin}}{{MSP/GO|556|Maractus}}{{MSP/GO|557|Dwebble}}{{MSP/GO|558|Crustle}}{{MSP/GO|561|Sigilyph}}{{MSP/GO|564|Tirtouga}}{{MSP/GO|565|Carracosta}}{{MSP/GO|566|Archen}}{{MSP/GO|567|Archeops}}{{MSP/GO|568|Trubbish}}{{MSP/GO|569|Garbodor}}{{MSP/GO|588|Karrablast}}{{MSP/GO|589|Escavalier}}{{MSP/GO|595|Joltik}}{{MSP/GO|596|Galvantula}}{{MSP/GO|610|Axew}}{{MSP/GO|611|Fraxure}}{{MSP/GO|612|Haxorus}}{{MSP/GO|616|Shelmet}}{{MSP/GO|617|Accelgor}} || 34 additional Generation V Pokémon became available: the families of {{p|Roggenrola}}, {{p|Timburr}}, {{p|Tympole}}, {{p|Throh}}, {{p|Sawk}}, {{p|Venipede}}, {{p|Basculin}}, {{p|Maractus}}, {{p|Dwebble}}, {{p|Sigilyph}}, {{p|Tirtouga}}, {{p|Archen}}, {{p|Trubbish}}, {{p|Karrablast}}, {{p|Joltik}}, {{p|Axew}}, and {{p|Shelmet}}.
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| Jan 24, 2020 || {{MSP/GO|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP/GO|555|Darmanitan}} || The {{p|Darumaka}} family became available in 7 km Eggs during the Lunar New Year 2020 event and became available in the wild and in 10km Eggs afterwards.
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| Jan 29, 2020 || {{MSP/GO|559|Scraggy}}{{MSP/GO|560|Scrafty}} || {{p|Scraggy}} became available as a [[GO Battle League]] reward.
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| Feb 1, 2020 || {{MSP/GO|527|Woobat}}{{MSP/GO|528|Swoobat}} || {{p|Woobat}} became available through Research Breakthroughs until March 1 and in the wild after the Buddy Up event.
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| Feb 2, 2020 || {{MSP/GO|572|Minccino}}{{MSP/GO|573|Cinccino}} || {{p|Minccino}} became available in 5 km Eggs and through Limited Research.
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| Feb 4, 2020 || {{MSP/GO|641|Tornadus}} || {{p|Tornadus}} became available in raids until February 25.
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| Feb 14, 2020 || {{MSP/GO|531|Audino}}{{MSP/GO|594|Alomomola}} || {{p|Audino}} and {{p|Alomomola}} became available in the wild.
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| Mar 2, 2020 || {{MSP/GO|642|Thundurus}} || {{p|Thundurus}} became available in raids until March 31.
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| Mar 13, 2020 || {{MSP/GO|627|Rufflet}}{{MSP/GO|628|Braviary}} || {{p|Rufflet}} became available as a GO Battle League reward.
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| Mar 20, 2020 || {{MSP/GO|649|Genesect}} || {{p|Genesect}} became available through a paid, limited-time Special Research event. It was later added to general Special Research and will later be available in EX Raid Battles.
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| Mar 27, 2020 || {{MSP/GO|574|Gothita}}{{MSP/GO|575|Gothorita}}{{MSP/GO|576|Gothitelle}}{{MSP/GO|577|Solosis}}{{MSP/GO|578|Duosion}}{{MSP/GO|579|Reuniclus}} || {{p|Gothita}} and {{p|Solosis}} became available in the wild.
|-style=background:#fff
| Mar 31, 2020 || {{MSP/GO|645|Landorus}} || {{p|Landorus}} became available in raids until April 28 and as a GO Battle League reward.
|-style=background:#fff
| Apr 1, 2020 || {{MSP/GO|618|Stunfisk}} || {{p|Stunfisk}} became available in the wild and as a Field Research reward.
|-style=background:#fff
| May 26, 2020 || {{MSP/GO|643|Reshiram}} || {{p|Reshiram}} became available in raids until June 16.
|-style=background:#fff
| Jun 3, 2020 || {{MSP/GO|052G|Meowth}}{{MSP/GO|263G|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP/GO|264G|Linoone}}{{MSP/GO|554G|Darumaka}}{{MSP/GO|555G|Darmanitan}}{{MSP/GO|618G|Stunfisk}}{{MSP/GO|862|Obstagoon}}{{MSP/GO|863|Perrserker}} || Galarian Meowth, Zigzagoon, and Darumaka became available in 7 km Eggs, and Galarian Stunfisk became available in raids, in the wild and in Special Research.
|-style=background:#fff
| Jun 16, 2020 || {{MSP/GO|644|Zekrom}} || {{p|Zekrom}} became available in raids until July 7.
|-style=background:#fff
| Jun 17, 2020 || {{MSP/GO|083G|Farfetch'd}} || Galarian {{p|Farfetch'd}} became available in the wild worldwide.
|-style=background:#fff
| Jul 3, 2020 || {{MSP/GO|580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/GO|581|Swanna}} || {{p|Ducklett}} will become available in the wild, in 5 km Eggs, and in Timed Research.
|-style=background:#fff
| Jul 7, 2020 || {{MSP/GO|646|Kyurem}} || {{p|Kyurem}} will become available in raids.
|-style=background:#fff
| Jul 17, 2020 || {{MSP/GO|548|Petilil}}{{MSP/GO|549|Lilligant}} || {{p|Petilil}} will become available in the wild, in 5 km Eggs, and in Timed Research.
|-style=background:#fff
| Jul 25, 2020 || {{MSP/GO|494|Victini}} || {{p|Victini}} will become available.
|}

====Region-exclusive Pokémon====
Certain sets of Pokémon appear to be exclusive to certain regions in the world. Those Pokémon may hatch from 5 km Eggs picked in their respective regions since September 2019. Some of these Pokémon have been made available in other regions during [[List of events in Pokémon GO#Local events|special events]]. The territories described below are generally limited to broad descriptions, sacrificing precise accuracy.  Many community-sourced maps can be found that will show these boundaries in much greater detail, such as [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1KjoIIZLc42Vhtq750dcJbhPLePlTTmwB this]. 

The following list has been divided based on the type of regional exclusivity.

{| class="roundy collapsible" style="display:inline-table; background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:300px"
|+ '''Set 1'''
|- style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff"
! colspan=2 style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon 
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Region
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO083.png|60px]] || {{p|Farfetch'd}} || East Asia{{tt|*|Between November 25, 2017 and November 27, 2017, Farfetch'd appeared all over the world}}
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO115.png|60px]] || {{p|Kangaskhan}} || Australia and Papua New Guinea
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO122.png|60px]] || {{p|Mr. Mime}} || Europe
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO128.png|60px]] || {{p|Tauros}} || United States, southern Canada, and parts of northern Mexico{{tt|*|Between 29° and 52° N}}
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO214.png|60px]] || {{p|Heracross}} || Mexico, Central and South America{{tt|*|South of 29° N}}
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO324.png|60px]] || {{p|Torkoal}} || West, Central, and South Asia
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO357.png|60px]] || {{p|Tropius}} || Africa and Middle East
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO369.png|60px]] || {{p|Relicanth}} || Certain islands east of Australia{{tt|*|including New Zealand, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and others to the east}}
|- style=background:#fff
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:GO417.png|60px]] || {{p|Pachirisu}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Alaska, Canada, and Asian Russia{{tt|*|North of 52° N}}
|}

{| class="roundy collapsible" style="display:inline-table; background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:300px"
|+ '''Set 2'''
|- style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" colspan=2 | Pokémon 
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Region
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO313.png|60px]] || {{p|Volbeat}}{{tt|*|From April 21, 2020 to April 27, 2020, Volbeat and Illumise appeared all over the world}} || rowspan=5 | Europe and Asia-Pacific
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO337.png|60px]] || {{p|Lunatone}}{{tt|*|Switched with Solrock on Jun. 21, 2018 and reverted back on March 19, 2019}}
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO335.png|60px]] || {{p|Zangoose}}{{tt|*|Switched with Seviper on Jan. 5, 2018}}
|- style=background:#fff
| {{MSP/GO|539|Sawk}} || {{p|Sawk}}
|- style=background:#fff
| {{MSP/GO|632|Durant}} || {{p|Durant}}{{tt|*|Durant could also be obtained anywhere in the world if the player purchased a ticket for the Special Research, A Drive to Investigate}}
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO314.png|60px]] || {{p|Illumise}}{{tt|*|From April 21, 2020 to April 27, 2020, Volbeat and Illumise appeared all over the world}} || rowspan=5 style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Americas, Africa, and Middle East
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO338.png|60px]] || {{p|Solrock}}{{tt|*|Switched with Lunatone on Jun. 21, 2018 and reverted back on March 19, 2019}}
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO336.png|60px]] || {{p|Seviper}}{{tt|*|Switched with Zangoose on Jan. 5, 2018}} 
|- style=background:#fff
| {{MSP/GO|538|Throh}} || {{p|Throh}}
|- style=background:#fff
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{MSP/GO|631|Heatmor}} || {{p|Heatmor}}
|}

{| class="roundy collapsible" style="display:inline-table; background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:300px"
|+ '''Set 3'''
|- style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff"
! colspan=2 style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon 
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Region
|- style=background:#fff
| {{MSP/GO|422|Shellos|West Sea}} || {{p|Shellos}}<br><small>(West Sea)</small> || rowspan=2 | Western Hemisphere
|- style=background:#fff
| {{MSP/GO|550B|Basculin}} || {{p|Basculin}}<br><small>(Blue-Striped Form)</small>
|- style=background:#fff
| {{MSP/GO|422E|Shellos|East Sea}} || {{p|Shellos}}<br><small>(East Sea)</small> || style="{{roundybr|5px}}" rowspan=2 | Eastern Hemisphere
|- style=background:#fff
| {{MSP/GO|550|Basculin}} || {{p|Basculin}}<br><small>(Red-Striped Form)</small>
|}

{| class="roundy collapsible" style="display:inline-table; background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:300px"
|+ '''Set 4'''
|- style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" colspan=2 | Pokémon 
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Region
|- style=background:#fff
| {{MSP/GO|480|Uxie}} || {{p|Uxie}} || rowspan=2 | Asia-Pacific
|- style=background:#fff
| {{MSP/GO|511|Pansage}} || {{p|Pansage}}
|- style=background:#fff
| {{MSP/GO|481|Mesprit}} || {{p|Mesprit}} || rowspan=2 | Europe, Middle East, and Africa
|- style=background:#fff
| {{MSP/GO|513|Pansear}} || {{p|Pansear}}
|- style=background:#fff
| {{MSP/GO|482|Azelf}} || {{p|Azelf}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" rowspan=2 | Americas and Greenland
|- style=background:#fff
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{MSP/GO|515|Panpour}} || {{p|Panpour}}
|}

{| class="roundy collapsible" style="display:inline-table; background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:300px"
|+ '''Special Regions'''
|- style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" colspan=2 | Pokémon 
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Region
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO222.png|60px]] || {{p|Corsola}} || Tropics{{tt|*|within ~50 kilometers of coasts between 31° N and 26° S, except in the Atlantic Ocean where the southern reach is 5° S}}
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO441.png|60px]] || {{p|Chatot}} || Southern Hemisphere
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:GO455.png|60px]] || {{p|Carnivine}} || Southeastern United States and the northern Bahamas
|- style=background:#fff
| {{MSP/GO|556|Maractus}} || {{p|Maractus}} 
| Southern United States, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America
|- style=background:#fff
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{MSP/GO|561|Sigilyph}} || {{p|Sigilyph}} 
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Egypt, Greece, and Israel
|}{{-}}

====Legendary and Mythical Pokémon====
Most [[Legendary Pokémon]] have only been released for strictly limited periods in [[Raid Battle]]s. Several have had repeat appearances in later raids or as [[Field Research#Research Breakthrough|Research Breakthrough]] encounters. {{p|Mewtwo}} and {{p|Deoxys}} originally appeared in special EX Raids. EX Passes grant players the ability to participate in an EX Raid and are distributed on a semi-random basis to players who have recently completed a Raid at the Gym where the EX Raid will take place.

{{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}} have been available in the wild, in their respective regions, as a very rare spawn since April 30, 2019.

The Mythical Pokémon {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Celebi}}, and {{p|Jirachi}} have been made available as rewards for completing their respective [[Special Research]] tasks. {{p|Meltan}}, which can be evolved into {{p|Melmetal}}, can be spawned using the [[Mystery Box]].

The following lists all Legendary and Mythical Pokémon that have been made available in Raid Battles.

{| class="roundy collapsible" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:auto"
|- style="color:#fff"
! colspan="2" style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon 
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}};" | Raid dates
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Research dates
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Articuno}} || [[File:GO144.png|60px]] || Jul. 22 - 31, 2017<br>Jul. 7, 2018{{tt|*|Rescheduled to Aug. 4, 2018 in Japan only}}[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]<br>Sep. 13 - 20, 2018 || Jun. 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Feb. 2019<br>Nov. - Dec. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Zapdos}} || [[File:GO145.png|60px]] || Aug. 7 - Sep. 1, 2017<br>Jul. 21, 2018[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]<br>Sep. 13 - 20, 2018 || May 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Feb. 2019<br>Nov. - Dec. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Moltres}} || [[File:GO146.png|60px]] || Jul. 31, 2017 - Aug. 7, 2017<br>Sep. 8, 2018[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]<br>Sep. 13 - 20, 2018 || Apr. 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Feb. 2019<br>Nov. - Dec. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Mewtwo}} || [[File:GO150.png|60px]] || Sep. 20 - Oct. 23, 2018<br>Sep. 16 - 23, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] ||
|- style=background:#fff
| Armored {{p|Mewtwo}} || [[File:GO150A.png|60px]] || Jul. 10 - 31, 2019<br>Feb. 25 - Mar. 2, 2020 ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Raikou}} || [[File:GO243.png|60px]] || Sep. 1, 2017 - Nov. 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotating with Entei and Suicune on Sep. 30 and Oct. 31}}<br>Jun. 29, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]<br>Sep. 2 - 9, 2019 || Aug. 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Apr. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Entei}} || [[File:GO244.png|60px]] || Sep. 1, 2017 - Nov. 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotating with Raikou and Suicune on Sep. 30 and Oct. 31}}<br>Jul. 14, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]<br>Sep. 2 - 9, 2019 || Sep. 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Apr. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Suicune}} || [[File:GO245.png|60px]] || Sep. 1, 2017 - Nov. 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotating with Raikou and Entei on Sep. 30 and Oct. 31}}<br>Aug. 17, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]<br>Sep. 2 - 9, 2019 || Oct. 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Apr. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Lugia}} || [[File:GO249.png|60px]] || Jul. 22 - 24, 2017<br>Mar. 16 - Apr. 2, 2018[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]<br>Jul. 14 - 15, 2018<br>Dec. 14 - 17, 2018<br>Dec. 20 - 23, 2019 || Jan. - Jun. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Ho-Oh}} || [[File:GO250.png|60px]] || Nov. 27 - Dec. 14, 2017<br>May 19 - Jun. 7, 2018[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]<br>Aug. 24 - 27, 2018<br>Dec. 14 - 17, 2018<br>Dec. 20 - 23, 2019<br>Jul. 3 - 6, 2020 || Jan. - Jun. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Regirock}} || [[File:GO377.png|60px]] || Sep. 13 - 30, 2018<br>Nov. 1 - 4, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] || Mar. - Apr. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Regice}} || [[File:GO378.png|60px]] || Jul. 19 - Aug. 16, 2018<br>Nov. 1 - 4, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]<br>Dec. 28, 2019 || Mar. - Apr. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Registeel}} || [[File:GO379.png|60px]] || Jun. 21 - Jul. 19, 2018<br>Nov. 1 - 4, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]<br>Mar. 10 - 12, 2020 || Mar. - Apr. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Latias}} || [[File:GO380.png|60px]] || Apr. 2 - Jun. 7, 2018<br>Feb. 22 - Mar. 1, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]<br>Jan. 24 - 27, 2020<br>Jun. 12 - 15, 2020 || May - Aug. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Latios}} || [[File:GO381.png|60px]] || Apr. 2 - Jun. 7, 2018<br>Apr. 15 - 22, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]<br>Jan. 24 - 27, 2020<br>Jun. 12 - 15, 2020 || May - Aug. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Kyogre}} || [[File:GO382.png|60px]] || Jan. 12 - Feb. 9, 2018<br>Feb. 23, 2018 - Mar. 5, 2018<br>Jun. 7 - 22, 2018[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]<br>Jan. 15 - 29, 2019<br>Jun. 18 - 27, 2019 || Jul. - Aug. 2019<br>Nov. - Dec. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Groudon}} || [[File:GO383.png|60px]] || Dec. 15, 2017 - Jan. 16, 2018<br>Feb. 23 - Mar. 5, 2018<br>Jan. 15 - 29, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]<br>Apr. 29 - May 2, 2019<br>Jun. 27 - Jul. 10, 2019 || Jul. - Aug. 2019<br>Nov. - Dec. 2019
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Rayquaza}} || [[File:GO384.png|60px]] || Jan. 12 - Mar. 16, 2018<br>Mar. 15 - 18, 2019<br>Jul. 31 - Sep. 2, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] ||
|- style="background:#fff
| {{p|Deoxys}}<br>(Normal Forme) || [[File:GO386.png|60px]] || Sep. 9 - 16, 2019 ||
|- style="background:#fff
| {{p|Deoxys}}<br>(Attack Forme) || [[File:GO386A.png|60px]] || Sep. 9 - 16, 2019 ||
|- style="background:#fff;
| {{p|Deoxys}}<br>(Defense Forme) || [[File:GO386D.png|60px]] || Sep. 9 - 16, 2019 ||
|- style="background:#fff;
| {{p|Deoxys}}<br>(Speed Forme) || [[File:GO386S.png|60px]] || Sep. 9 - 16, 2019 ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Uxie}}{{tt|*|Asia-Pacific exclusive}} || [[File:GO480.png|60px]] || May 2 - 27, 2019<br>Aug. 28, 2019 ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Mesprit}}{{tt|*|Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India exclusive}} || [[File:GO481.png|60px]] || May 2 - 27, 2019<br>Aug. 28, 2019 ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Azelf}}{{tt|*|The Americas and Greenland exclusive}} || [[File:GO482.png|60px]] || May 2 - 27, 2019<br>Aug. 28, 2019 ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Dialga}} || [[File:GO483.png|60px]] || Mar. 1 - 28, 2019 ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Palkia}} || [[File:GO484.png|60px]] || Jan. 29 - Feb. 28, 2019 ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Heatran}} || [[File:GO485.png|60px]] || Dec. 18, 2018 - Jan. 15, 2019<br>Jan. 7 - Feb. 4, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Giratina}}<br>(Altered Forme) || [[File:GO487.png|60px]] || Oct. 23 - Nov. 20, 2018<br>Mar. 28 - Apr. 2, 2019<br>Sep. 23 - Oct. 17, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]<br>Mar. 13 - 16, 2020<br>May 5 - 12, 2020 ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Giratina}}<br>(Origin Forme) || [[File:GO487O.png|60px]] || Apr. 2 - 29, 2019 ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Cresselia}} || [[File:GO488.png|60px]] || Nov. 20 - Dec. 18, 2018<br>May 27 - Jun. 18, 2019[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]<br>Mar. 10 - 12, 2020 ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Darkrai}} || [[File:GO491.png|60px]] || Oct. 17 - Nov. 1, 2019<br>Mar. 6 - 9, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]]<br>Apr. 28 - May 5, 2020 ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Cobalion}} || [[File:GO638.png|60px]] || Nov. 4 - 26, 2019<br>Mar. 17 - 31, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Terrakion}} || [[File:GO639.png|60px]] || Nov. 26 - Dec. 17, 2019<br>May 19 - 26, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Virizion}} || [[File:GO640.png|60px]] || Dec. 17, 2019 - Jan. 7, 2020<br>May 12 - 19, 2020[[File:ShinyGOStar.png|20px|Shiny release]] ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Tornadus}} || [[File:GO641.png|60px]] || Feb. 4 - 25, 2020 ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Thundurus}} || [[File:GO642.png|60px]] || Mar. 2 - 31, 2020 ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Reshiram}} || [[File:GO643.png|60px]] || May 26 - Jun. 16, 2020 ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Zekrom}} || [[File:GO644.png|60px]] || Jun. 16 - Jul. 7, 2020 ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Landorus}} || [[File:GO645.png|60px]] || Mar. 31 - Apr. 28, 2020 ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Kyurem}} || [[File:GO646.png|60px]] || Jul. 7, 2020 - ||
|- style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff"
! colspan=4 | EX Raids
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Mewtwo}} || [[File:GO150.png|60px]] || Aug. 14, 2017 - Sep. 20, 2018<br>Sep. 25 - Nov. 12, 2019 ||
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Deoxys}}<br>(Normal Forme) || [[File:GO386.png|60px]] || Oct. 1, 2018 - Jan. 4, 2019 ||
|- style="background:#fff
| {{p|Deoxys}}<br>(Attack Forme) || [[File:GO386A.png|60px]] || Dec. 18, 2018 - Mar. 24, 2019 ||
|- style="background:#fff;
| {{p|Deoxys}}<br>(Defense Forme) || [[File:GO386D.png|60px]] || Mar. 25 - Jun. 23, 2019 ||
|- style="background:#fff;
| {{p|Deoxys}}<br>(Speed Forme) || [[File:GO386S.png|60px]] || Jun. 28 - Sep. 25, 2019 ||
|- style="background:#fff;
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{p|Regigigas}}
| [[File:GO486.png|60px]]
| Nov. 18, 2019 - Mar. 13, 2020
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | 
|}

====Special availability====
Some species, outside of special events, neither appear in the wild nor evolve from Pokémon that do. Instead, these Pokémon can only be encountered through other methods. In addition to the following list, all [[baby Pokémon]] have always been exclusively obtained from hatching Eggs. {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Vulpix}}, {{p|Meowth}}, and {{p|Grimer}} and {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Zigzagoon}}, and {{p|Darumaka}} can normally only be obtained from hatching Eggs, but some have had expanded availability during special events.

{| class="roundy expandable" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:auto"
|- style="color:#fff"
! colspan="2" style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon 
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Encounter method
|- style=background:#fff
| {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Raichu}} || {{MSP/GO|026A|Raichu}}
| Level 3 [[Raid Battle|raid]]
|- style=background:#fff
| {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Marowak}} || {{MSP/GO|105A|Marowak}}
| Level 4 raid
|- style=background:#fff
| {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Weezing}} || {{MSP/GO|110G|Weezing}}
| Level 4 raid
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Smeargle}} || {{MSP/GO|235|Smeargle}}
| Spawned via [[GO Snapshot]]
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Nincada}} || {{MSP/GO|290|Nincada}}
| 10 km Eggs<br>[[Field Research]] (event)
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Ninjask}} || {{MSP/GO|291|Ninjask}}
| Evolve Nincada<br>Level 4 raid (event)
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Shedinja}} || {{MSP/GO|292|Shedinja}}
| Research Breakthrough (November 2018)<br>''{{DL|Timed Research|Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn}}''
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Mawile}} || {{MSP/GO|303|Mawile}}
| Level 2 raid<br>10 km Egg<br>{{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}} from [[Arlo]]
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Spinda}} || {{MSP/GO|327|Spinda}}
| Field Research
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Absol}} || {{MSP/GO|359|Absol}}
| Level 4 raid<br>10 km Egg<br>{{OBP|Shadow Pokémon|GO}} from {{OBP|Sierra|GO}} (formerly)
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Shinx}} || {{MSP/GO|403|Shinx}}
| Level 1 raid<br>10 km Egg<br>Research Breakthrough (May 2020)
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Luxio}} || {{MSP/GO|404|Luxio}}
| Evolve {{p|Shinx}}
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Luxray}} || {{MSP/GO|405|Luxray}}
| Evolve {{p|Luxio}}
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Cherubi}} || {{MSP/GO|420|Cherubi}}
| Spawned via [[Mossy Lure Module]]<br>5 km Egg
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Spiritomb}} || {{MSP/GO|442|Spiritomb}}
| ''{{DL|Special Research|A Spooky Message}}''<br>''{{DL|Special Research|A Spooky Message 2019}}''
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Lucario}} || {{MSP/GO|448|Lucario}}
| Evolve {{p|Riolu}} (hatched 10 km Egg)
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Timburr}} || {{MSP/GO|532|Timburr}}
| Level 1 raid<br>10 km Egg
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Gurdurr}} || {{MSP/GO|533|Gurdurr}}
| Evolve {{p|Timburr}}
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Conkeldurr}} || {{MSP/GO|534|Conkeldurr}}
| Evolve {{p|Gurdurr}}
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Scraggy}} || {{MSP/GO|559|Scraggy}}
| [[GO Battle League]] reward
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Scrafty}} || {{MSP/GO|560|Scrafty}}
| Evolve {{p|Scraggy}} ([[GO Battle League]] reward)
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Klink}} || {{MSP/GO|599|Klink}}
| Level 1 raid<br>10 km Egg
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Klang}} || {{MSP/GO|600|Klang}}
| Evolve {{p|Klink}}
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Klinklang}} || {{MSP/GO|601|Klinklang}}
| Evolve {{p|Klang}}
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Rufflet}} || {{MSP/GO|627|Rufflet}}
| [[GO Battle League]] reward
|- style=background:#fff
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{p|Braviary}} || {{MSP/GO|628|Braviary}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Evolve {{p|Rufflet}} ([[GO Battle League]] reward)
|}

====Event-induced availability====
The player may choose from the three [[Kanto]] [[starter Pokémon]] at the beginning of the game: {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}}. If the player walks away from the starter Pokémon four times, {{p|Pikachu}} will also appear as a possible starter Pokémon. These Pokémon may also be found in the wild later on.

While {{p|Eevee}}'s evolution is normally random, it can be [[nickname]]d to force it to evolve into a specific Pokémon: "Sparky" for {{p|Jolteon}}, "Rainer" for {{p|Vaporeon}}, "Pyro" for {{p|Flareon}}<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/4t0cpo/psa_how_to_force_your_eevee_to_evolve_into_your/ PSA - How to force your Eevee to evolve into your choice of Eeveelution! : pokemongo]</ref> (the names of the [[Eevee brothers]] in the [[Pokémon anime]]), "Sakura" for {{p|Espeon}}, "Tamao" for {{p|Umbreon}} (two of the [[Kimono Girl]]s in the anime), "Linnea" for {{p|Leafeon}}, and "Rea" for {{p|Glaceon}} (two of the [[Eevee users]]). Each nickname can only influence evolution once per player. Espeon and Umbreon can also be obtained via walking with Eevee as a buddy for at least 10km, then evolving it during either day or night, respectively. The Mossy Lure Module and Glacial Lure Module can be used to influence evolution into Leafeon or Glaceon, respectively.

Ceratin real-world events will occasionally release Pokémon into the wild that are usually locked to a specific method, such as having region- or raid-exclusive Pokémon appearing in the wild. 

During certain conventions or other events, specific letters of {{p|Unown}} may be made available at a greatly increased rate in the vicinity of the event. The letters made available relate to the event, such as C, H, I, A, G, and O for Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago.

During some special events, featured Pokémon may be caught wearing a commemorative costume. For example, {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Pichu}} may be caught or hatched wearing [[Pikachu variants#Pokémon GO|a special hat]], and {{p|Raichu}} will retain the hat upon evolution. During the {{p|Squirtle}} [[Community Day]] on July 8, 2018, Sunglasses Squirtle based on the [[Squirtle Squad]] from the anime was made available through Field Research; {{p|Wartortle}} and {{p|Blastoise}} will both retain the glasses on evolution. During the 2019 Valentines Day event, a {{p|Spinda}} based on the heart-spotted one from ''[[AG057|Going for a Spinda]]'' can be obtained from Field Research. For Pokémon Day 2019, an {{p|Eevee}} with a hat was added alongside Pikachu; its evolutions retain the hat on evolution.

:''See also: [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Pokémon GO|List of Pokémon with form differences → Pokémon GO]]''

Since September 2018, certain Pokémon have been made available in 7&nbsp;km eggs as part of an event, including regional- and raid-exclusive Pokémon such as {{p|Tauros}} and {{p|Absol}}, respectively.

==Events==
{{main|List of events in Pokémon GO}}

Pokémon GO features a variety of both local and global events throughout the year, which often feature increased {{pkmn2|wild}} spawns of thematic Pokémon, bonuses for certain in-game activities, and new releases of {{pkmn2|Shiny}}.

==Music==
Some of the music in Pokémon GO was composed by [[Junichi Masuda]]. The music, as well as the sound effects, can be turned off in the [[options#Pokémon GO|settings]] of the app.

==Version history==
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|- style="background: #{{blue color light}}; color:#fff" 
! rowspan=2 style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! colspan=2 | Android
! colspan=3 style="{{roundytr|5px}}"| iOS
|- style="background: #{{blue color light}}; color:#fff" 
! Release date
! Changes
! App Store version
! Release date
! Changes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.29.0
| July 6, 2016
| 
* Initial release
| 1.0
| July 6, 2016
| 
* Initial release
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.29.1
|
|
| 1.0.1
| July 12, 2016
|
* Trainers do not to have to enter their username and password repeatedly after a force log out
* Added stability to Pokémon Trainer Club account log-in process
* Resolved issues causing crashes
* Fixed Google account scope
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.29.2
| July 13, 2016
| 
* Support added for Intel CPUs
* Works on devices running Android N (7.0)
* Trainers do not to have to enter their username and password repeatedly after a force log out
* Increased server stability
* Resolved many issues causing crashes
* Pokémon Trainer Club login issues resolved<ref>https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/posts/927439090735983</ref>
| 1.0.2
| July 13, 2016
| 
* Fixes for Pokémon Trainer Club login
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.29.3
| July 20, 2016
| 
* Minor text fixes.
| 1.0.3
| July 20, 2016
| 
* Minor text fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.31.0
| July 30, 2016
| 
* Avatars can now be re-customized from the Trainer profile screen
* Adjusted battle move damage values for some Pokémon{{tt|*|Actually changed in a server-side update shortly prior to this update}}
* Refined certain Gym animations
* Improved memory issues
* Removed footprints of nearby Pokémon
* Modified battle damage calculation
* Various bug fixes during wild Pokémon encounter
* Updated Pokémon details screen
* Updated achievement medal images
* Fixed issues with displaying certain map features
* Minor text fixes
| 1.1.0
| July 30, 2016
| 
* Avatars can be re-customized from the profile screen
* Adjusted battle damage calculation and some moves' damage values{{tt|*|Move damages actually changed in a server-side update shortly prior to this update}}
* Refined certain Gym animations
* Improved memory issues
* Removed footprints from nearby Pokémon screen
* Bug fixes during wild Pokémon encounters
* Updated Pokémon details UI
* Updated achievement medal art
* Minor text and map feature display issues fixed
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.31.1
|
|
| 1.1.1
| August 1, 2016
| 
* Performance improvement in Pokémon details and list screens.
* Correct link for app upgrade.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.33.0
| August 8, 2016
| 
* Added notice to remind Trainers to not play while traveling above a certain speed; Trainers have to indicate they aren't the driver
* Fixed bug that prevented "Nice", "Great", and "Excellent" Poké Ball throws from awarding the appropriate XP bonuses
* Enabled ability for Trainers to change nickname one time
* Quick Start removed from settings
* Other fixes
| 1.3.0
| August 8, 2016
| 
* Added dialog to remind Trainers to not play while traveling above a certain speed; Trainers must confirm they are not driving
* Improved the accuracy of curveball throws
* Fixed bug that prevented "Nice", "Great", and "Excellent" Poké Ball throws from awarding the appropriate XP bonuses
* Fixed achievements showing incorrect icons
* Enabled the ability for Trainers to change their nickname one time
* Resolved issues with battery saver mode and re-enabled the feature
* Added visuals for Team Leaders Candela, Blanche, and Spark
* Enabled a variation of the Nearby Pokémon feature for a subset of users to test; changes in the Nearby Pokémon UI may occur
* Minor text fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.33.0
|
|
| 1.3.1
| August 11, 2016
| 
* Stability improvements
* No text fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.35.0
| August 23, 2016
|
* Added Pokémon Appraisal
* Fixed bug that kept defeated Pokémon at 1 HP instead of fainting
* Minor bot fixes
| 1.5.0
| August 23, 2016
|
* Added Pokémon Appraisal
* Fixed bug that kept defeated Pokémon at 1 HP instead of fainting
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.37.0
| September 13, 2016
|
* Implemented Buddy Pokémon
* Made it easier to select smaller Pokémon on the screen.
* Fixed an issue where Eggs would sometimes hatch without displaying the animation.
* Improved performance reliability when a device switches networks to no longer cause the application to hang or stop updating. 
* Pokémon GO Plus support
* Minor text fixes.
| 1.7.0
| September 13, 2016
|
* Implemented Buddy Pokémon
* Made it easier to select smaller Pokémon on the screen.
* Fixed an issue where Eggs would sometimes hatch without displaying the animation.
* Improved performance reliability when a device switches networks to no longer cause the application to hang or stop updating. 
* Pokémon GO Plus support
* Minor text fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.37.1
| September 16, 2016
|
* Pokémon GO Plus stability improvement
* Added quick help when first connected to Pokémon GO Plus
* Minor text fixes
| 1.7.1
| September 16, 2016
|
* Pokémon GO Plus stability improvement
* Added quick help when first connected to Pokémon GO Plus
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.39.0
| September 24, 2016
|
* Capture location: The location where a Pokémon was caught will now be displayed on their information screen.
* Pokémon GO Plus and Incense: Trainers can attempt to capture Pokémon they encounter from using Incense with the Pokémon GO Plus accessory.
* Fixed a bug that caused some users to get stuck on the loading screen, even after restarting the app.
* Fixed a bug where the camera sometimes moved at slow speeds during battle.
* Minor bug fixes
| 1.9.0
| September 24, 2016
|
* Capture location: The location where a Pokémon was caught will now be displayed on their information screen.
* Pokémon GO Plus and Incense: Trainers can attempt to capture Pokémon they encounter from using Incense with the Pokémon GO Plus accessory.
* Fixed a bug that caused some users to get stuck on the loading screen, even after restarting the app.
* Fixed a bug where the camera sometimes moved at slow speeds during battle.
* Minor bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.39.1
| September 27, 2016
|
* Minor text fixes
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.41.2
|
|
| 1.11.2
| October 12, 2016
|
* Catch Bonus: Trainers can earn a catch bonus for a Pokémon type as they catch more of a specific type.
* Updated Gym Training: Trainers can now bring six Pokémon to battle at friendly Gyms. The CP of the Pokémon you are battling may be temporarily adjusted lower for your training session.
* Egg & Incubator Screens: These will periodically update the distance walked without the Trainer needing to close and reopen the screen.
* Fixed several audio issues.
* Decreased the evolution animation time.
* Minor fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.41.3
| October 12, 2016
|
* Catch Bonus: Trainers can earn a catch bonus for a Pokémon type as they catch more of a specific type.
* Updated Gym Training: Trainers can now bring six Pokémon to battle at friendly Gyms. The CP of the Pokémon you are battling may be temporarily adjusted lower for your training session.
* Egg & Incubator Screens: These will periodically update the distance walked without the Trainer needing to close and reopen the screen.
* Audio fixes
* Decreased the evolution animation time
* Minor fixes
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.41.4
| October 12, 2016
|
* Minor fixes
| 1.11.4
| October 14, 2016
|
* Minor fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.43.3
| October 24, 2016
|
* Professor Willow discovered that Eggs have different patterns depending on the distance required to hatch them.
* Pokémon type icons have been added to the information screen for each Pokémon.
* Low battery indicator added for the Pokémon GO Plus.
* Minor text fixes
| 1.13.3
| October 24, 2016
|
* Professor Willow discovered that Eggs have different patterns depending on the distance required to hatch them.
* Pokémon type icons have been added to the information screen for each Pokémon.
* Low battery indicator added for the Pokémon GO Plus.
* Minor text fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.43.4
| October 25, 2016
|
* Minor bug fixes
| 1.13.4
| October 26, 2016
|
* Minor bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.45.0
| November 7, 2016
|
* You'll earn bonuses for the first Pokémon catch and PokéStop visit each day. You'll receive a larger bonus when you do this seven days in a row.
* When you defeat the Gym Leader at a rival Gym, there will be a brief period of time where only you will be able to place a Pokémon in the open Gym.
* The amount of Prestige a rival Gym loses when you defeat a regular Gym member has increased. The amount of Prestige gained by training at a friendly Gym has been lowered.
* Minor text fixes
| 1.15.0
| November 7, 2016
|
* You'll earn bonuses for the first Pokémon catch and PokéStop visit each day. You'll receive a larger bonus when you do this seven days in a row.
* When you defeat the Gym Leader at a rival Gym, there will be a brief period of time where only you will be able to place a Pokémon in the open Gym.
* The amount of Prestige a rival Gym loses when you defeat a regular Gym member has increased. The amount of Prestige gained by training at a friendly Gym has been lowered.
* Minor text fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.47.1
| November 19, 2016
|
* Fixed an issue where the Egg-hatching cutscene animation would sometimes be briefly visible from the map view.
* Minor text fixes
| 1.17.0
| November 19, 2016
|
* Fixed an issue where the Egg-hatching cutscene animation would sometimes be briefly visible from the map view.
* Minor text fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.49.1
| December 8, 2016
|
* Trainers will be able to transfer multiple Pokémon at a time to Professor Willow. To use this function, press and hold on a Pokémon.
* Pokémon type icons have been added to the Gym battle approach and Gym battle screen.
* The total Candy count for your Buddy Pokémon has been added to the buddy information screen.
* The total kilometers a buddy has walked has been added to the information screen of each Pokémon that has ever been your buddy.
* Minor text fixes.
| 1.19.1
| December 8, 2016
|
* Trainers will be able to transfer multiple Pokémon at a time to Professor Willow. To use this function, press and hold on a Pokémon.
* Pokémon type icons have been added to the Gym battle approach and Gym battle screen.
* The total Candy count for your Buddy Pokémon has been added to the buddy information screen.
* The total kilometers a buddy has walked has been added to the information screen of each Pokémon that has ever been your buddy.
* Minor text fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.51.0 
| December 20, 2016
|
* The bug that caused incorrect vibration notifications has been fixed.
* Day and night modes have changed to more accurately reflect the Trainer's current time of day.
* Minor text fixes.
| 1.21.0
| December 20, 2016
|
* The bug that caused incorrect vibration notifications has been fixed.
* Day and night modes have changed to more accurately reflect the Trainer's current time of day.
* Minor text fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.51.2
|
|
| 1.21.2
| December 22, 2016
|
* Pokémon GO for Apple Watch
* Minor text fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.53.1
| January 18, 2017
|
* Updated Apple Watch to display Eggs obtained from PokéStops
* Changed distance tracking to better account for GPS drift
* Minor text fixes.
| 1.23.1
| January 18, 2017
|
* Updated Apple Watch to display Eggs obtained from PokéStops
* Changed distance tracking to better account for GPS drift
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.53.2
| January 23, 2017
|
* Added Korean language support
| 1.23.2
| January 23, 2017
|
* Added Korean language support
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.55.0
| January 28, 2017
|
* Reduced the starting load time on Android devices.
* Resolved Android connectivity issues for the Pokémon GO Plus accessory.
* Minor text fixes.
| 1.25.0
| January 28, 2017
|
* Integrated iOS wheelchair support for use with Apple Watch.
* Minor text fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.57.2
| February 16, 2017
|
* Over 80 additional Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region can be caught.
* Gender-specific variations of select Pokémon can be caught.
* Added new encounter mechanics.
* Added Poké Ball and Berry selection carousels to the encounter screen.
* Added two new Berries.
* Added new avatar outfit and accessory options.
* Added new night-mode map and encounter music.
* Added bonus Candies for catching Evolved Pokémon.
* Implemented Apple Watch connection stability improvement.
* Various bug fixes.
* Minor text fixes.
| 1.27.2
| February 16, 2017
|
* Over 80 additional Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region can be caught.
* Gender-specific variations of select Pokémon can be caught.
* Added new encounter mechanics.
* Added Poké Ball and Berry selection carousels to the encounter screen.
* Added two new Berries.
* Added new avatar outfit and accessory options.
* Added new night-mode map and encounter music.
* Added bonus Candies for catching evolved Pokémon.
* Implemented Apple Watch connection stability improvement.
* Various bug fixes.
* Minor text fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.57.3
| February 27, 2017
|
* Performance improvements.
| 1.27.3
| February 27, 2017
|
* Performance fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.57.4
| March 5, 2017
|
* Minor text fixes.
| 1.27.4
| March 5, 2017
|
* Minor text fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.59.1
| March 22, 2017
|
* The 7-day ‘First PokéStop of the Day’ streak will now award a random Evolution item.
* Minor text fixes.
| 1.29.1
| March 22, 2017
|
* The 7-day ‘First PokéStop of the Day’ streak will now award a random Evolution item.
* Minor text fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.59.2
| March 30, 2017
| 
* Minor bug fixes.<ref>https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/847140011027910657</ref>
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.61.0
| April 6, 2017
| 
* Added Traditional Chinese language support.
* Updated the Pokémon collection screen scroll bar.
* Various bug fixes.
* Minor text fixes.
| 1.31.0
| April 6, 2017
| 
* Added Traditional Chinese language support.
* Updated the Pokémon collection screen scroll bar.
* Various bug fixes.
* Minor text fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.63.1
| May 9, 2017
| 
* Added Brazilian Portuguese language support.
* Tapping on a medal will now show your progress toward the next medal tier.
| 1.33.1
| May 9, 2017
| 
* Added Brazilian Portuguese language support.
* Tapping on a medal will now show your progress toward the next medal tier.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.63.4
| June 6, 2017
| 
* Implement bug fixes.
| 1.33.4
| June 6, 2017
| 
* Implement bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.67.1
| June 20, 2017
| 
* Gym features significantly updated to add the all-new motivation system.
* Added new Gym Badge feature.
* Added in-app and push notification system for Gyms.
* Added Raid Battles, a new cooperative gameplay experience.
* Added four new items available only by completing Raid Battles.
* Added Raids tab to Nearby screen.
* Added search functionality to Pokémon collection screen.
* Added visual indicator to unvisited PokéStops.
| 1.37.1
| June 20, 2017
| 
* Gym features significantly updated to add the all-new motivation system.
* Added new Gym Badge feature.
* Added in-app and push notification system for Gyms.
* Added Raid Battles, a new cooperative gameplay experience.
* Added four new items available only by completing Raid Battles.
* Added Raids tab to Nearby screen.
* Added search functionality to Pokémon collection screen.
* Added visual indicator to unvisited PokéStops.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.67.2
| June 30, 2017
| 
* Implement bug fixes.
| 1.37.2
| June 30, 2017
| 
* Implement bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.69.0
| July 18, 2017
| 
* Added icons to the Pokémon information screen to indicate how the Pokémon was caught.
* Added the ability for Trainers to spin the Photo Disc at a Gym after completing a Raid Battle.
* Added the ability for Trainers to send Berries to their Pokémon defending Gyms through the Pokémon info screen when they are not nearby. Motivation regained will be less effective through this method.
* Added the ability for Trainers to give Berries to Pokémon defending Gyms if their motivation meter is full.
* Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality.
* Fixed an issue where Trainers were unable to complete Raid Battles started before time expired on the map view.
* Fixed an issue where Pokémon are not properly returned to their Trainer after defending a Gym.
* Various bug fixes.
| 1.39.0
| July 18, 2017
| 
* Added icons to the Pokémon information screen to indicate how the Pokémon was caught.
* Added the ability for Trainers to spin the Photo Disc at a Gym after completing a Raid Battle.
* Added the ability for Trainers to send Berries to their Pokémon defending Gyms through the Pokémon info screen when they are not nearby. Motivation regained will be less effective through this method.
* Added the ability for Trainers to give Berries to Pokémon defending Gyms if their motivation meter is full.
* Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality.
* Fixed an issue where Trainers were unable to complete Raid Battles started before time expired on the map view.
* Fixed an issue where Pokémon are not properly returned to their Trainer after defending a Gym.
* Various bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.69.1
| July 28, 2017
|
* Spark has returned to appraise Pokémon for Team Instinct Trainers.
* Resolved a motivation decay bug impacting Pokémon with less than 3000 CP.
* Resolved a bug causing Pokémon GO to freeze after consuming potions too quickly.
* Resolved a bug causing Pokémon GO to freeze after all 6 Pokémon faint during a Raid Battle.
| 1.39.1
| July 28, 2017
|
* Spark has returned to appraise Pokémon for Team Instinct Trainers.
* Resolved a motivation decay bug impacting Pokémon with less than 3000 CP.
* Resolved a bug causing Pokémon GO to freeze after consuming potions too quickly.
* Resolved a bug causing Pokémon GO to freeze after all 6 Pokémon faint during a Raid Battle.
* Resolved an issue causing iPhone 6 devices to crash.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.73.1
| August 30, 2017
|
* Added the ability for Trainers to spin the Photo Disc at a Gym using the Pokémon GO Plus accessory.
* Added the ability to view the number of Trainers entered, and preparing, for a Raid Battle before using a Raid Pass.
* Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality by allowing Trainers to search through their Pokémon's moves using the @ character.
* Resolved a bug which caused the Raid Boss to always break free from the last Premier Ball.
* Resolved a bug that prevented Trainers from seeing they’d received double XP from Raid Battles when using a Lucky Egg.
| 1.43.1
| August 30, 2017
|
* Added the ability for Trainers to spin the Photo Disc at a Gym using the Pokémon GO Plus accessory.
* Added the ability to view the number of Trainers entered, and preparing, for a Raid Battle before using a Raid Pass.
* Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality by allowing Trainers to search through their Pokémon's moves using the @ character.
* Resolved a bug which caused the Raid Boss to always break free from the last Premier Ball.
* Resolved a bug that prevented Trainers from seeing they’d received double XP from Raid Battles when using a Lucky Egg.
* Various bug fixes.
* Various bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.75.0
| September 12, 2017
|
*Items received from spinning Gym PokéStops and completing Raid Battles are now displayed in the Journal.
*Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality enables Trainers to search using "Defender" and "Legendary."
*Resolved a bug that caused Pikachu hats to disappear from the in-game model and icon.
*Resolved a bug that caused some icons to disappear when scrolling through the Pokédex.
*Various bug fixes and performance updates.
| 1.45.0
| September 12, 2017
|
*Items received from spinning Gym PokéStops and completing Raid Battles are now displayed in the Journal.
*Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality enables Trainers to search using "Defender" and "Legendary."
*Resolved a bug that caused Pikachu hats to disappear from the in-game model and icon.
*Resolved a bug that caused some icons to disappear when scrolling through the Pokédex.
*Various bug fixes and performance updates.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.75.1
| October 3, 2017
|
*Various bug fixes.
| 1.45.1
| October 4, 2017
|
*Various bug fixes. 
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.77.1
| October 7, 2017
|
* A confirmation dialogue now appears when attempting to transfer costumed Pokémon.
* Costumed Pokémon can no longer be mass-transferred.
* Resolved a bug causing occasional network errors while battling in Gyms.
* Resolved a bug causing the Pokémon selected in the Raid Battle lobby to be reset after clicking the items button.
* Resolved a bug where some Curveballs weren't registering properly. 
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
| 1.47.1
| October 9, 2017
|
*A confirmation dialogue now appears when attempting to transfer costumed Pokémon.
*Costume Pokémon can no longer be mass-transferred.
*Resolved a bug causing occasional network errors while battling in Gyms.
*Resolved a bug causing Raid battle lobbies to display the incorrect number of trainers preparing for battle.
*Resolved a bug causing the Pokémon selected in the Raid battle lobby to be reset after clicking the items button.
*Resolved a bug where some Curveballs weren't registering properly.
*Various bug fixes and performance updates.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.79.2
| October 14, 2017
|
*Bug fixes.
| 1.49.2
| October 14, 2017
|
*Various bug fixes and performance updates.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.79.3
| October 16, 2017
|
*Bug fixes.
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.81.1
| November 1, 2017
|
* Resolved a bug that prevented Trainers from powering up Pokémon to their max CP.
* Resolved a bug that caused Trainers’ contributions to reset when rejoining a Raid Battle.
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
| 1.51.1
| November 1, 2017
|
*Resolved a bug that prevented Trainers from powering up Pokémon to their max CP.
*Resolved a bug that caused Trainers’ contributions to reset when rejoining a Raid Battle.
*Various bug fixes and performance updates.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.83.1
| November 22, 2017
|
* Bug fixes.
| 1.53.2
| November 21, 2017
|
* Bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.83.3
| November 23, 2017
|
* Resolved a bug causing error banners to remain visible until the app is restarted.
* Resolved a bug that prevented Trainers from powering up Pokémon to their max CP.
* Improved load times when you open the app.
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
| 1.53.2
| November 23, 2017
|
* Resolved a bug causing error banners to remain visible until the app is restarted.
* Resolved a bug that prevented Trainers from powering up Pokémon to their max CP.
* Improved load times when you open the app.
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.85.2
| December 8, 2017
|
* 50 additional Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region can be caught.
* Real-world weather conditions are now reflected in Map View, in battle, and when catching Pokémon.
* Added the beta feature to create battle parties that allow Trainers to save teams of up to six Pokémon to take into Gym battles and Raid Battles.
* Increased Pokémon Storage maximum to 1,500.
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
| 1.55.1
| December 8, 2017
|
* 50 additional Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region can be caught.
* Real-world weather conditions are now reflected in Map View, in battle, and when catching Pokémon.
* Added the beta feature to create battle parties that allow Trainers to save teams of up to six Pokémon to take into Gym battles and Raid Battles.
* Increased Pokémon Storage maximum to 1,500.
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.87.5
| December 21, 2017
|
*Added the all-new AR+ encounter mode for Trainers on ARKit-enabled devices (iPhone 6s or later) running iOS11.
*Improved Pokémon GO Plus responsiveness on devices running iOS 11.
*Various bug fixes and performance updates.
| 1.57.5
| December 21, 2017
|
*Added the all-new AR+ encounter mode for Trainers on ARKit-enabled devices (iPhone 6s or later) running iOS11.
*Improved Pokémon GO Plus responsiveness on devices running iOS 11.
*Various bug fixes and performance updates.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.89.1
| January 17, 2018
|
* Resolved a bug that caused the Pokémon collection screen to scroll to the top after evolving, transferring, or renaming a Pokémon.
* Added the ability to sort the Pokédex by region.
* Improved incubator sorting order when selecting an incubator.
* Improved the way Pokémon scale throughout the app.
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
| 1.59.1
| January 17, 2018
|
* Resolved a bug that caused the Pokémon collection screen to scroll to the top after evolving, transferring, or renaming a Pokémon.
* Added the ability to sort the Pokédex by region.
* Improved incubator sorting order when selecting an incubator.
* Improved the way Pokémon scale throughout the app.
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
|- style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}"
| 0.91.1
| February 5, 2018
|
* Improved the in-game News feature.
* The Pokémon Collection search function now lets Trainers search using “Shiny.”
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
| 1.61.1
| February 5, 2018
|
* Improved the in-game News feature.
* The Pokémon Collection search function now lets Trainers search using “Shiny.”
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.91.2
| February 13, 2018
|
* Bug fixes.
| 1.61.2
| February 13, 2018
|
* Bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.93.2
| March 6, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.63.2
| March 6, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.95.3
| March 16, 2018
|
* Facebook credentials can now be used to log into the app via the "Account" section in Settings.
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
| 1.65.3
| March 16, 2018
|
* Facebook credentials can now be used to log into the app via the "Account" section in Settings.
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.97.2
| March 27, 2018
|
* Introduced the new Field Research and Special Research feature that encourages Trainers to complete objectives to earn unique rewards.
* Trainers can now discover the Mythical Pokémon Mew for the first time with Special Research!
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
| 1.67.2
| March 27, 2018
|
* Introduced the new Field Research and Special Research feature that encourages Trainers to complete objectives to earn unique rewards.
* Trainers can now discover the Mythical Pokémon Mew for the first time with Special Research!
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.99.2
| April 14, 2018
|
* The Nearby Pokémon indicator now prioritizes Pokémon that are not registered to your * Pokédex and are at PokéStops near you.
Various bug fixes and performance updates.
| 1.69.2
| April 14, 2018
|
* The Nearby Pokémon indicator now prioritizes Pokémon that are not registered to your * Pokédex and are at PokéStops near you.
Various bug fixes and performance updates.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.101.1
| April 25, 2018
|
* Aspect ratios and UI are now optimized for larger screens such as iPhone X and Samsung 8.
* Lucky Eggs and Star Pieces are now accessible and usable from the Raid and Gym Battle inventories.
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
| 1.71.1
| April 25, 2018
|
* Aspect ratios and UI are now optimized for larger screens such as iPhone X and Samsung 8.
* Lucky Eggs and Star Pieces are now accessible and usable from the Raid and Gym Battle inventories.
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.103.3
| May 16, 2018
|
* Trainers can now transform Rare Candy to a specific Pokémon's Candy in bulk.
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
| 1.73.3
| May 16, 2018
|
* Trainers can now transform Rare Candy to a specific Pokémon's Candy in bulk.
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.103.5
| May 23, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.73.5
| May 23, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.105.0
| May 25, 2018
|
* Improved in-game messaging for error codes.
* Added ability to view and activate items, such as Rare Candy and TMs, directly from a Pokémon's info screen.
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
| 1.75.0
| May 25, 2018
|
* Improved in-game messaging for error codes.
* Added ability to view and activate items, such as Rare Candy and TMs, directly from a Pokémon's info screen.
* Various bug fixes and performance updates.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.105.1
| June 7, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.75.1
| June 7, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.107.1
| June 19, 2018
|
* Added new social features that allow Trainers to add and remove [[Friends (GO)|Friends]] on their Friend List and build up their Friendship Level. As Trainers gain friendship they'll earn bonuses when participating in Raid Battles.
* Added a new gifting feature which allows Trainers to send friends Gifts they collect from PokéStops.
* Added the ability for Trainers to trade Pokémon.
* Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality enables Trainers to search using “Alola”.
| 1.77.1
| June 19, 2018
|
* Added new social features that allow Trainers to add and remove [[Friends (GO)|Friends]] on their Friend List and build up their Friendship Level. As Trainers gain friendship they'll earn bonuses when participating in Raid Battles.
* Added a new gifting feature which allows Trainers to send friends Gifts they collect from PokéStops.
* Added the ability for Trainers to trade Pokémon.
* Improved Pokémon Collection screen search functionality enables Trainers to search using “Alola”.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.109.1
| July 4, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.79.1
| July 4, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.109.2
| July 11, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.79.2
| July 11, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.111.2
| July 21, 2018
|
* When Pokémon are traded, there is chance that both traded Pokémon become Lucky Pokémon
* You can now sort the Friends List and assign nicknames to Friends
* Gifts may now contain Stardust
* Trainers now receive XP for sending Gifts
* Added the ability to delete unsent Gifts
* Various bug fixes and performance updates
| 1.81.2
| July 21, 2018
|
* When Pokémon are traded, there is chance that both traded Pokémon become Lucky Pokémon
* You can now sort the Friends List and assign nicknames to Friends
* Gifts may now contain Stardust
* Trainers now receive XP for sending Gifts
* Added the ability to delete unsent Gifts
* Various bug fixes and performance updates
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.111.3
| July 22, 2018
|
* Bug Fixes
| 1.81.3
| July 22, 2018
|
* Bug Fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.111.4
| August 8, 2018
|
* Bug Fixes
| 1.81.4
| August 8, 2018
|
* Bug Fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.115.2
| August 16, 2018
|
* You can now use QR Codes to add friends
* Improved Pokémon Collection search function lets you search using the term "Lucky"
* You can now view map details for PokéStops on your screen
* At-a-glance notiﬁcations now show when you have sent a Gift or increased your Friendship level with a friend
* Additional setting options let you hide Recently Caught Pokémon from friends
* In-game notiﬁcations have a new UI and interactive capabilities
* Various bug ﬁxes and performance updates
| 1.85.2
| August 16, 2018
|
* You can now use QR Codes to add friends
* Improved Pokémon Collection search function lets you search using the term "Lucky"
* You can now view map details for PokéStops on your screen
* At-a-glance notiﬁcations now show when you have sent a Gift or increased your Friendship level with a friend
* Additional setting options let you hide Recently Caught Pokémon from friends
* In-game notiﬁcations have a new UI and interactive capabilities
* Various bug ﬁxes and performance updates
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.115.5
| August 27, 2018
|
* Same as previous version
| 1.85.5
| August 27, 2018
|
* Same as previous version
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.117.2
| August 29, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.87.2
| August 29, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.117.3
| September 4, 2018
|
* Niantic Kids Parent Portal is now available
| 1.87.3
| September 4, 2018
|
* Niantic Kids Parent Portal is now available
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.119.1
| September 12, 2018
|
* PokéStop nominations will be available to level 40 players in Brazil and South Korea
* You can now remove Pokémon from your Favorites while in the trade interface
* You can now share an Exclusive Raid Pass with one friend
* You can now swipe to dismiss in-app notifications
* Various bug fixes and performance updates
| 1.89.1
| September 12, 2018
|
* PokéStop nominations will be available to level 40 players in Brazil and South Korea
* You can now remove Pokémon from your Favorites while in the trade interface
* You can now share an Exclusive Raid Pass with one friend
* You can now swipe to dismiss in-app notifications
* Various bug fixes and performance updates
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.119.2
| September 18, 2018
|
* Same as previous version
| 1.89.2
| September 18, 2018
|
* Same as previous version
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.119.3
| September 28, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.89.3
| September 28, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.119.5
| October 4, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.89.5
| October 4, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.123.1
| October 10, 2018
|
* Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region are arriving in Pokémon GO
* Friend Requests and Gift notifications will stack now
* Pokémon GO AR+ is now available on select Android devices
* You can now select multiple Pokémon at a time when preparing to battle at a Gym or participate in a Raid Battle
* Various bug fixes and performance updates
| 1.91.1
| October 10, 2018
|
* Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region are arriving in Pokémon GO
* Friend Requests and Gift notifications will stack now
* Pokémon GO AR+ is now available on select Android devices
* You can now select multiple Pokémon at a time when preparing to battle at a Gym or participate in a Raid Battle
* Various bug fixes and performance updates
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.123.2
| October 15, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.91.2
| October 15, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.125.1
| October 26, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.93.1
| October 26, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.127.1
| November 12, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.95.1
| November 12, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.127.2
| November 14, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.95.2
| November 14, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.129.1
| November 22, 2018
|
* You will be able to connect to your Facebook account to add Facebook friends who are Pokémon GO Trainers (and have also chosen to enable this feature) to your Friend List
* You will be able to reverse-sort your Friend List and Pokémon Storage
* Pokémon caught prior to the current calendar year will now have a unique indicator
* Various bug fixes and performance updates
| 1.97.1
| November 22, 2018
|
* You will be able to connect to your Facebook account to add Facebook friends who are Pokémon GO Trainers (and have also chosen to enable this feature) to your Friend List
* You will be able to reverse-sort your Friend List and Pokémon Storage
* Pokémon caught prior to the current calendar year will now have a unique indicator
* Various bug fixes and performance updates
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.129.2
| November 30, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.97.2
| November 30, 2018
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.131.1
| December 7, 2018
|
* Trainers can now challenge someone nearby to a Trainer Battle by scanning their Battle Code.
* Trainers can send remote Trainer Battle challenges to their Ultra Friends or Best Friends.
* Trainers can also Trainer Battle against team leaders.
* Trainer Battles take place in one of the three Trainer Battle Leagues, and each requires a team of three Pokémon. Each Trainer Battle League has different Pokémon CP limits.
* New hair colors and skin tones will be available for Trainer avatars.
| 1.99.1
| December 7, 2018
|
* Trainers can now challenge someone nearby to a Trainer Battle by scanning their Battle Code.
* Trainers can send remote Trainer Battle challenges to their Ultra Friends or Best Friends.
* Trainers can also Trainer Battle against team leaders.
* Trainer Battles take place in one of the three Trainer Battle Leagues, and each requires a team of three Pokémon. Each Trainer Battle League has different Pokémon CP limits.
* New hair colors and skin tones will be available for Trainer avatars.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.131.2
| December 14, 2018
|
* Bug fixes.
| 1.99.2
| December 14, 2018
|
* Bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.131.3
| December 20, 2018
|
* Bug fixes.
| 1.99.3
| December 20, 2018
|
* Bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.131.4
| January 10, 2019
|
* Bug fixes.
| 1.99.4
| January 10, 2019
|
* Bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.133.0
| February 1, 2019
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.101.0
| February 1, 2019
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.133.1
| February 11, 2019
| 
* Bug fixes
| 1.101.1
| February 11, 2019
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.135.0
| February 17, 2019
|
* You can now use GO Snapshot to take photos of Pokémon in your collection
| 1.103.0
| February 17, 2019
|
* You can now use GO Snapshot to take photos of Pokémon in your collection
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.135.1
| 
|
| 
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|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.137.1
| March 7, 2019
|
* Bug fixes
| 1.105.1
| March 7, 2019
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.137.2
| March 14, 2019
| 
* Bug fixes
| 1.105.2
| March 14, 2019
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.139.1
|
|
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.139.2
| March 29, 2019
| 
* Trainers who are Best Friends will have a chance of becoming Lucky Friends
* You will be able to activate stacking notification badges for the Pokémon GO app
* Various text and bug fixes and performance updates
| 1.107.2
| March 29, 2019
|
* Trainers who are Best Friends will have a chance of becoming Lucky Friends
* You will be able to activate stacking notification badges for the Pokémon GO app
* Various text and bug fixes and performance updates
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.139.3
|
|
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.141.0
| April 23, 2019
| 
* Bug fixes
| 1.109.0
| April 23, 2019
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.141.1
|
|
|
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.143.0
| May 13, 2019
| 
* Bug fixes
| 1.111.0
| May 13, 2019
| 
* Bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.143.1
| May 14, 2019
| 
* Bug fixes.
| 1.111.1
| May 14, 2019
| 
* Bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.143.2
| May 17, 2019
| 
* Bug fixes.
| 1.111.2
| May 17, 2019
|
* Bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.145.0
| May 30, 2019
|
| 1.113.0
|
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.145.1
| June 4, 2019
|
* Trainers! In our last release, you discovered brand-new Lure Modules to help you catch even more Pokémon from the Sinnoh region.
* What can you expect in this release?
** GO Fest-related content—Are you ready for our summer events? Our first Pokémon GO Fest of the summer is coming up! Even if you won't be joining us June 13–16 in  Chicago, there are still tons of ways to join in the fun.
| 1.113.1
| June 4, 2019
| 
* Trainers! In our last release, you discovered brand-new Lure Modules to help you catch even more Pokémon from the Sinnoh region.
* What can you expect in this release?
** GO Fest-related content—Are you ready for our summer events? Our first Pokémon GO Fest of the summer is coming up! Even if you won't be joining us June 13–16 in  Chicago, there are still tons of ways to join in the fun.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.146.2
| June 10, 2019
| 
* Same as previous version
| 1.114.2
| June 10, 2019
|
* Same as previous version


|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.147.1
| June 26, 2019
| 
* Trainers! What's upcoming in Pokémon GO?
* MORE Pokémon GO Fest–related content—Earlier this month, you joined in on the first leg of Professor Willow's Global Challenge and worked to unlock Candy rewards around the world. Keep it up!
| 1.115.1
| June 26, 2019
|
* Trainers! What's upcoming in Pokémon GO?
* MORE Pokémon GO Fest–related content—Earlier this month, you joined in on the first leg of Professor Willow's Global Challenge and worked to unlock Candy rewards around the world. Keep it up!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.149.0
| July 15, 2019
| 
* Trainers—we need your help! [[Team GO Rocket]] is invading the world of Pokémon GO!
* Here's what can you expect in this release.
** New Challenges: Take on Team GO Rocket Grunts in battle!
** Shadow Pokémon: Catch the mysterious Shadow Pokémon Team GO Rocket Grunts leave behind! Is there a way to help these Pokémon?
** New Pokémon Appraisal Tool: You can now learn even more about your Pokémon when appraising them.
** Battle Minigames: Charged Attack gameplay includes new minigames.
| 1.117.0
| July 15, 2019
|
* Trainers—we need your help! [[Team GO Rocket]] is invading the world of Pokémon GO!
* Here's what can you expect in this release.
** New Challenges: Take on Team GO Rocket Grunts in battle!
** Shadow Pokémon: Catch the mysterious Shadow Pokémon Team GO Rocket Grunts leave behind! Is there a way to help these Pokémon?
** New Pokémon Appraisal Tool: You can now learn even more about your Pokémon when appraising them.
** Battle Minigames: Charged Attack gameplay includes new minigames.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.149.1
| July 22, 2019
| 
* Same as previous version
| 1.117.1
| 
|
* Same as previous version
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.151.0
| August 6, 2019
| 
* Bug fixes
| 1.119.0
| 
|
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.153.0
| August 24, 2019
| 
* Minor bug fixes
| 1.121.0
| 
|
* Minor bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.153.1
| 
| 
| 1.121.1
| August 29, 2019
|
* Same as previous version
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.153.2
| September 17, 2019
| 
* Same as previous version
| 1.121.2
| September 17, 2019
|
* Same as previous version
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.157.0
| October 1, 2019
| 
*Trainers! Did you know that Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region will appear in Pokémon GO soon? Time to head outside—there's no telling what you might discover! Let's GO!
| 0.125.0
| 
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.157.1
| October 12, 2019
| 
* Same as previous version
| 0.125.1
| 
|
* Same as previous version
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.159.0
| October 23, 2019
| 
* Trainers—we need your help! Team GO Rocket is invading the world of Pokémon GO!
* adds new content related to Team GO Rocket
* adds Galarian Pokémon: Zigzagoon, Linoone, Weezing
* adds option to collapse the Special Research list
* provides various bug fixes
| 0.127.0
| 
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.159.1
| 
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.159.2
| November 5, 2019
| 
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.161.0
| November 15, 2019
| 
* New Challenges: Grrr, Team GO Rocket is scarier than you know, and don’t you forget it! Use the Rocket Radar to locate Team GO Rocket Hideouts!
* Shadow Pokémon: Catch new Shadow Pokémon Team GO Rocket Leaders leave behind! Is there a way to help these Pokémon?”
| 
| 
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.161.1
| November 21, 2019
| 
* Same as previous version
| 
| 
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.161.2
| December 6, 2019	
| 
* Bug fixes
| 
| 
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.163.0
| December 18, 2019
| 
* Trainers—look forward to NEW ways to explore, grow, and bond with your Buddy Pokémon. Ready to kick off your buddy adventure?
* adds new Winter-themed splash screen
* provides various bug fixes
| 
| 
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.163.1
| December 19, 2019
| 
- Bug fixes
| 
| 
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.163.2
| December 20, 2019
| 
* Bug fixes
| 
| 
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.163.3
| January 1, 2020
| 
* Bug fixes
| 
| 
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.163.4
| January 3, 2020
| 
* Bug fixes
| 
| 
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.165.0
| January 24, 2020
| 
* In this update, we’re excited to announce more changes focusing on Trainer Battles! Over the next couple of weeks, you’ll see some changes in Pokémon GO’s various combat systems. We’re excited to see the teams you build with these changes, Trainers. Stay tuned, as we’ll be sharing more updates like these in the future. Good luck on the battlefield!
* adds shadows to the avatar and the player character
* adds a tag allowing you to search for Trade Evolutions
* adds option to remove the EX Raid tag from gyms with scheduled EX Raids
* implements changes to battle mechanics (stat changes are now cleared when a Pokémon is switched out; when two Pokémon attack at the same time, the one with the higher Attack stat gets to attack first)
* provides various bug fixes (including some impacting the buddy system)
| 1.131.0
| 
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.165.1
| February 6, 2020
| 
* Same as previous version
| 1.131.1
| 
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.165.2
| February 12, 2020
| 
* Same as previous version
| 1.131.2
| 
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.167.1
| February 19, 2020
| 
* Same as previous version
| 1.133.1
| 
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.169.0
| March 10, 2020
| 
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.169.1
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| 1.135.1
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.169.2
| March 21, 2020
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.169.3
| March 22, 2020
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| 1.135.3
| 
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.171.0
| March 27, 2020
| 
* Today View: Head to the Today tab on the research screen to see current event bonuses.
* Play GO Battle League until you win: If you don’t win any battles in a set of five, you can now continue battling until you do.
| 1.137.0
| 
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.171.1
| 
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| 1.137.1
| March 30, 2020
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* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.171.2
| March 31, 2020
| 
* Bug fixes
| 1.137.2
| 
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.171.3
| April 2, 2020
| 
* Bug fixes
| 1.137.3
| April 2, 2020
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* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.171.4
| April 9, 2020
| 
* Bug fixes
| 1.137.4
| 
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.173.0
| April 16, 2020
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| 1.139.0
| 
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.173.2
| April 21, 2020
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| 1.139.2
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.175.0
| May 06, 2020
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| 1.141.0
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| 0.175.1
| May 12, 2020
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| 1.141.1
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As of version 0.145.0 a suffix has been added to the game's version number as shown in the Settings screen to indicate the store the app was acquired from:
* -A the app was acquired on the Apple App Store.
* -G the app was acquired on the Google Play Store.
* -S the app was acquired on the Samsung Galaxy Store.
As of version 0.157.0, on Android, the Google Play version of the game comes in two separate files for phones supporting either 32bit or 64bit applications.

==Compatibility==
Pokémon GO requires an internet connection ({{wp|Wi-Fi}}, {{wp|3G}} or {{wp|4G}}) and GPS/location services. According to the official support site, the game can be played on:<ref>[https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/221958248-Supported-devices Supported devices – Pokémon GO]</ref>
* Android devices: {{wp|Android Lollipop|Android 5}}+ ({{wp|Rooting (Android OS)|rooted}} devices are not supported), preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)
* iOS devices: {{wp|iPhone 5}} and newer, {{wp|iOS 10}} and newer ({{wp|iOS jailbreaking|jailbroken}} devices are not supported)
** {{wp|Apple Watch}} support was added on December 22, 2016.
** Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older as of February 28, 2018.<ref>[https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115016003208-Discontinued-support-for-certain-Apple-devices-from-2013-and-older- Discontinued support for certain Apple devices from 2013 and older]</ref>

However, the game is also playable on some iOS and Android devices that are not officially supported.

==Connectivity==
Pokémon GO originally had no connectivity with other Pokémon games. However, [[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that the developers plan to add connectivity with the next entry in the [[core series]] Pokémon games.<ref>[https://youtu.be/qqbsdqjgj-k?t=29m16s Pokémon GO - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2016 (YouTube)]</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20160715175300/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-from-the-pokemon-go-announcement/ News From the Pokémon GO Announcement - Pokemon.com (archived July 15, 2016)]</ref>

[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] is the first game to allow the player to transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to a core series title. Only the [[Generation I|first 151]] Pokémon (including [[Regional form|Alolan forms]]), {{p|Meltan}}, and its [[Evolution|evolved form]], {{p|Melmetal}}, can be transferred. Upon transferring Pokémon to a Let's Go! game for the first time, the player will receive the [[Mystery Box]] in Pokémon GO, which is used to spawn wild Meltan.

==Partnerships==
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Due to the popularity of Pokémon GO, the game has partnered with several other companies to offer special promotions. These partnerships often involve sponsored locations, wherein stores affiliated with the partner company become [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13.

Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with {{wp|Ayala Malls}}, {{wp|Puregold}}, {{wp|Robinsons Malls}}, and {{wp|SM Supermalls}}.<ref>[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/205489/globe-telecom-enhances-the-pokemon-go-experience-for-ph-gamers Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers]</ref> The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).<ref>[https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/sponsor-dropped-out-of-pokemon-go/ Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines]</ref>

Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack}} stores in the United States became PokéStops and Gyms. Sprint locations also feature in-store charging stations to allow Pokémon GO players to charge their devices. Players could also find small Level 10, 20, 30, or 40 iron-on patches at Sprint store Gyms. During the fourth year, the partnership ended.

The day after the Sprint partnership began, a {{wp|Starbucks}} partnership in the United States began as well. 7,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States have been made into PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, Starbucks sold a special-edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino as part of this partnership; the Pokémon GO Frappuccino starts with a Vanilla Bean {{wp|Frappuccino}} blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream.

Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India became PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's "Happy New Year" offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017.

Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers.

==Development==
The game was conceived by John Hanke after the development of Niantic's Ingress. It was decided that a game based on Pokémon would be a good choice, due to its focus on collecting the titular creatures. Hanke brought the idea to the Pokémon Company and talked with Mr. Isihara. Development began. Junichi Masuda worked with Niantic on the game's development.<ref>''Game Informer #81: Pokénomenon''</ref>

An Ingress Report released on September 10, 2015, the day of the game's announcement, stated that a closed beta would occur during Northern Hemisphere winter 2015 and that the game would be released in early 2016.<ref name="IngressReport">[https://youtu.be/HMsM1nzWiYw?t=2m22s INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015]</ref> However, no beta testing occurred during 2015.<ref>[https://archive.is/0noAj Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)]</ref><ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2016/01/160108_at01.html 『Pokémon GO』のベータテストについて ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]</ref>

Field tests were held in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States prior to the game's public release. Selected applicants were given the opportunity to test the game.
* Japan: held from March 29 to June 30, 2016, announced on March 3, 2016<ref>[https://archive.is/5731W Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)]</ref><ref>[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest/ Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.]</ref>
* Australia and New Zealand: held from April 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on April 7, 2016<ref>[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-au-nz/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.]</ref>
* United States: held from May 25 to June 30, 2016, announced on May 16, 2016<ref>[https://www.nianticlabs.com/blog/pokemon-fieldtest-us/ Pokémon GO field testing expands to the United States - Niantic, Inc.]</ref>

A session at the {{wp|Game Developers Conference}} featuring the game [[n:Pokémon GO to be discussed at Game Developers Conference|was intended to be held]] by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2016, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/03/03/pokemon-go-gdc-presentation-canceled.aspx Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com]</ref>

==Release==
Unlike previous Pokémon games for mobile devices, Pokémon GO was released on a staggered schedule, releasing initially to only to a few select countries. After its initial release on July 6, 2016, additional releases [[n:Niantic puts Pokémon GO's international rollout on hold|were put on hold]] due to server issues, but resumed on July 13, 2016, with the app's [[n:Pokémon GO now available in Germany|release in Germany]]. France was supposed to receive the app alongside other European countries, but the official release in the country was postponed due to the {{wp|2016 Nice attack}}.<ref>[http://fr.ign.com/pokemon-go-iphone/15934/news/pokemon-go-the-pokemon-company-confirme-le-report-francais Pokémon GO : The Pokémon Company confirme le report français]</ref> The release in {{pmin|Brazil}} was only a couple of days prior to the beginning of the {{wp|2016 Summer Olympics}} in Rio de Janeiro.

So far, Pokémon GO has been released in all countries with access to the iOS App Store, Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store, except for {{pmin|Ukraine}}, Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, {{pmin|Turkey}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Saudi Arabia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Yemen}}, Myanmar, {{pmin|Greater China|mainland China}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Tunisia}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Algeria}}, Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Zimbabwe.

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|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" rowspan="2" | July 6, 2016
| {{pmin|Australia}}, {{pmin|New Zealand}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{pmin|the United States|United States}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 13, 2016
| {{pmin|Germany}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 14, 2016
| {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 15, 2016
| {{pmin|Italy}}, {{pmin|Portugal}}, {{pmin|Spain}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 16, 2016
| Austria, {{pmin|Belgium}}, {{pmin|Bulgaria}}, {{pmin|Croatia}}, Cyprus, {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech Republic}}, {{pmin|Denmark}}, Estonia, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Greece}}, Greenland, {{pmin|Hungary}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, Latvia, Liechtenstein, {{pmin|Lithuania}}, Luxembourg, Malta, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Poland}}, {{pmin|Romania}}, {{pmin|Slovakia}}, Slovenia, {{pmin|Sweden}}, Switzerland
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 17, 2016
| {{pmin|Canada}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 19, 2016
| Puerto Rico
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 22, 2016
| Japan
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 24, 2016
| {{pmin|France}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | July 25, 2016
| {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | August 3, 2016
| Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Argentina}}, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, {{pmin|Latin America|Bolivia}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, {{pmin|Latin America|Chile}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Colombia}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Costa Rica}}, Dominica, {{pmin|Latin America|Dominican Republic}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Ecuador}}, {{pmin|Latin America|El Salvador}}, Grenada, {{pmin|Latin America|Guatemala}}, Guyana, Haiti, {{pmin|Latin America|Honduras}}, Jamaica, {{pmin|Latin America|Mexico}}, Montserrat, {{pmin|Latin America|Nicaragua}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Panama}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Paraguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Peru}}, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, {{pmin|Latin America|Uruguay}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Venezuela}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | August 5, 2016<br>August 6, 2016
| Aruba, Brunei, Cambodia, Curaçao, Fiji, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, Laos, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, {{pmin|the Philippines|Philippines}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, Turks and Caicos Islands, {{pmin|Vietnam}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | September 30, 2016
| {{pmin|Albania}}, Bosnia and Herzegovina, {{pmin|Greater China|Macau}}, {{pmin|North Macedonia|Macedonia}}, {{pmin|Serbia}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | October 1, 2016
| Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | October 4, 2016<br>October 5, 2016
| Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, {{pmin|the Arab world|Egypt}}, Eswatini, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, {{pmin|the Arab World|Morocco}}, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="white-space:nowrap" | November 18, 2016
| {{pmin|the Arab world|Bahrain}}, {{pmin|Israel}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Jordan}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Kuwait}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Lebanon}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Oman}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|Qatar}}, {{pmin|the Arab world|United Arab Emirates}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| December 14, 2016
| {{pmin|South Asia|Bangladesh}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Bhutan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Nepal}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Sri Lanka}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| January 24, 2017
| {{pmin|South Korea}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| September 11, 2018
| {{pmin|Russia}}
|-
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|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Pokémon GO icon.png|Icon
</gallery>

===Load screen===
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| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen.png|60px]]
| July 6 - October 26, 2016
| Original
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 2.png|60px]]
| October 26 - December 12, 2016
| Halloween 2016
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| December 12 - 30, 2016
| Christmas 2016
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| December 30, 2016 - April 7, 2017
| New Year 2017
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| April 7 - June 21, 2017
| Summer (Johto) 2017
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 6.png|60px]]
| June 21 - October 20, 2017
| Raid Battle 2017
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 7.png|60px]]
| October 20 - November 2017
| Halloween 2017
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 8.png|60px]]
| December 7, 2017 - January 2018
| Christmas 2017
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 9.png|60px]]
| January - March 28, 2018
| New Year 2018
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 10.png|60px]]
| March 28 - June 19, 2018
| Research & Mew Screen 2018
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 11.png|60px]]
| June 19 - December 7, 2018
| Summer 2018
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 12.png|60px]]
| December 7, 2018 - January 2, 2019<br>February 14 - 23, 2019
| Trainer Battle League
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 13.png|60px]]
| January 2 - February 14, 2019
| New Year 2019
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 14.png|60px]]
| February 23 - June 21, 2019
| GO Snapshot 2019
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 15.png|60px]]
| June 21 - October 2, 2019
| Summer 2019
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 16.png|60px]]
| October 2 - December 16, 2019
| [[Team GO Rocket]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 17.png|60px]]
| December 16, 2019 - January 2020 <br>February 3 - March 25, 2020
| Christmas 2019
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 18.png|60px]]
| January - February 3, 2020
| New Year 2020
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 19.png|60px]]
| March 25, 2020 - July 10, 2020
| Spring 2020
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon GO Safety Screen 20.png|60px]]
| July 10, 2020 - present
| GO Fest 2020
|-
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|}

==Trivia==
* This is the only Pokémon game to have the word "Pokémon" spelled in Latin letters in its Japanese name.
* Pokémon GO has been banned in Iran<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36989526 Pokemon Go banned by Iranian authorities over 'security' | BBC]</ref> and Mainland China<ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2017/01/10/pokemon-go-isnt-coming-to-china-any-time-soon Pokémon Go banned by China authorities over 'safety' and 'security' | Forbes]</ref> due to security concerns. However, some Iranians are still playing the game publicly regardless.<ref>[https://www.yahoo.com/tech/iranians-hunt-pokemon-despite-ban-071914210.html Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban | Yahoo]</ref>
* On April 1, 2014, over two years before the release of Pokémon GO, Google released a minigame inside of Google Maps to catch Pokémon in celebration of April Fools' Day. On the same day, Google also released a companion YouTube video<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]</ref> advertising the position of [[Pokémon Master]] at the company.
* Pokémon GO and Pokémon Masters are the only two spin-off games that uses the same in-game 3D models of Pokémon used in the core series since Generation VI.

==In other languages==
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==See also==
* [[List of moves in Pokémon GO]]
* [[List of Pokémon by base stats (GO)]]
* [[Catch rate (GO)]]
* [[List of Pokémon by catch rate (GO)]]
* [[Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]]
* {{Appendix|Pokémon GO Player's Guide}}

==External links==
'''Offical Websites'''
* [http://www.pokemongo.com/ Offical website]
** [https://www.pokemongo.jp/ Offical website (JP)]
* [https://pokemongolive.com/ Niantic Pokemon GO Live website]


'''Social Media'''
* [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGO/ Offical Facebook page]
* [https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp Offical Twitter account]
* [https://www.instagram.com/pokemongoapp/ Offical Instagram account]
* [https://www.youtube.com/c/pokemongo Offical YouTube channel]
* [https://plus.google.com/+PokemonGo Offical Google+ page]


'''Videos'''
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sj2iQyBTQs Official teaser]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtDeeXtMZM Official trailer]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlX77BKLyY Pokémon GO announcement press conference]

==References==
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