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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]]
[[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]]
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. 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.
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.


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 {{ball|Great}}s and {{ball|Ultra}}. 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.
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.


The game can be played as an {{wp|augmented reality}} (AR) game, so that in wild encounters and Gym 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.


Catching and hatching Pokémon earns the player [[Candy]], which can be spent to [[evolution|evolve]] or [[Power Up]] Pokémon. Each evolutionary family has its own type of Candy, so in order to evolve a Pokémon, the player needs to catch a number of Pokémon from that same evolutionary family. If a player wants to get rid of a Pokémon, they can transfer it to Professor Willow, who will permanently keep the Pokémon but give 1 Candy in return. Catching and hatching Pokémon also earns the player {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}, which also needs to be expended to [[Power Up]] Pokémon; unlike Candy, there is only one type of Stardust for all Pokémon.
Unlike in the core series, Pokémon normally only have two [[Move#In Pokémon GO|moves]]: one Fast Attack and one Charged Attack. In battle, 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|Fast TM]] or Charged TM to randomly learn a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack, respectively, replacing the old move. Since December 2018, players could have a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack by spending a large amount of Stardust and Candy. Evolving a Pokémon randomly resets all of its moves.


There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. PokéStops and Gyms exist at pre-defined real-world locations, and the player must be within range of them in order to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they show up in the Map View). Players can obtain items and {{pkmn|Egg}}s by visiting PokéStops or Gyms and spinning the photo-disc. Furthermore, players can fight against each other to gain control of Gyms.
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 also challenge each other in [[Trainer Battle (GO)|Trainer Battles]], or challenge [[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 {{ball|Great}}s and {{ball|Ultra}}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.


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.
===Locations===
PokéThere 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 them (although they can be inspected as long as they have shown up in the Map )Ven spun.


[[PokéCoin]]s can be obtained in-game or via in-app purchases with real money. They can be traded for extra items and other enhancements. Players can also earn PokéCoins by defending gyms, at a rate of one coin for every ten minutes their Pokémon is in a Gym, for a maximum of 50 a day.
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 in 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 and [[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 on 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.uture.


===Available Pokémon===
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 Pokemon'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
{{Cleanup}}


Only Pokémon introduced in [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, {{gen|III}}, and {{{gen|IV}}}, along with {{p|Meltan}} and {{p|Melmetal}} are available in the game. From the first four generations, only the following are unobtainable (not including alternate forms):
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.
* {{p|Kecleon}}
* {{p|Jirachi}}
* {{p|Burmy}}, {{p|Wormadam}}, and {{p|Mothim}}
* {{p|Cherubi}} and {{p|Cherrim}}
* {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}}
* {{p|Mime Jr.}}
* {{p|Gible}}, {{p|Gabite}}, and {{p|Garchomp}}
* {{p|Hippopotas}} and {{p|Hippowdon}}
* {{p|Magnezone}}
* {{p|Leafeon}} and {{p|Glaceon}}
* {{p|Probopass}}
* {{p|Rotom}}
* {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}
* {{p|Regigigas}}
* {{p|Phione}} and {{p|Manaphy}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}
* {{p|Shaymin}}
* {{p|Arceus}}


Most obtainable Pokémon can be found randomly in the wild, including evolved Pokémon. The exceptions are:
===Trainer level===
* [[Baby Pokémon]] can only be [[Pokémon Egg|hatched]]
{{main|Trainer level}}
* Pokémon that require an item to evolve into
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.
* Pokémon that must be [[Buddy Pokémon|walked]] to evolve into (except from baby Pokémon)
 
* [[Legendary Pokémon]] and [[Mythical Pokémon]]
===Teams===
* {{p|Nincada}} and {{p|Spinda}} are exclusive to [[Field Research]]
[[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The Team Leaders, Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]
** Shedinja is exclusive to [[Field Research#Research Breakthrough|Research Breakthroughs]]
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.
* {{p|Spiritomb}} is exclusive to [[Special Research]]
 
* {{p|Mawile}}, {{p|Absol}}, and {{p|Shinx}} are exclusive to [[Raid Battle]]s and Eggs
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.
** {{p|Absol}} was previously obtainable via [[Field Research]]
 
* {{alo|Raichu}} and {{alo|Marowak}} are exclusive to Raid Battles
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.
* {{p|Smeargle}} must be spawned using GO Snapshot


When the game was initially released, most Generation I Pokémon were available. The game has gradually updated to include previously unavailable Pokémon, primarily those from later generations. Shiny Pokémon were also not initially available, but on March 27, 2017, {{Shiny}} Magikarp and Gyarados were made available, with more being gradually released after August.
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}"
* November 23, 2016: {{p|Ditto}} became available, appearing disguised as {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Zubat}}, or {{p|Magikarp}}.
|- style="color:#fff"
* December 12, 2016: Generation II [[baby Pokémon]] became available, exclusively from {{pkmn|Eggs}} (specifically: {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Cleffa}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Togepi}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, {{p|Elekid}}, and {{p|Magby}}). {{p|Togetic}} also became available by consequence by evolving Togepi.
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Emblem
* February 16, 2017: Most remaining [[Generation II]] Pokémon became available, excepting only {{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. {{p|Ditto}} also became able to appear disguised as {{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Sentret}}, or {{p|Yanma}}.
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | Team
* July 22, 2017: [[Legendary Pokémon]] began to become available through [[Raid Battle]]s. {{p|Lugia}} was introduced immediately. {{p|Articuno}} was available from July 22 to July 31, {{p|Moltres}} from July 31 to August 7, and {{p|Zapdos}} from August 7 to August 14. From August 14 to August 31, Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres were made simultaneously available.
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | Color
* August 12, 2017: Ditto became able to appear disguised as {{p|Pikachu}}.
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | Mascot
* August 14, 2017: The first {{p|Mewtwo}} [[Raid Battle]] occured 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.
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | Leader
* August 31, 2017: {{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.
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
* October 20, 2017: The Generation III Ghost-type Pokémon {{p|Sableye}}, {{p|Shuppet}}, {{p|Banette}}, {{p|Duskull}}, and {{p|Dusclops}} became available.
|- style="background:#fff"
* November 28, 2017: {{p|Ho-Oh}} became available through Raid Battles after the successful Global Catch Challenge, lasting until December 14.
| [[File:Team Instinct emblem.png|50px]]
* December 8, 2017: 50 Generation III Pokémon became available. These included the baby Pokémon {{p|Azurill}} and {{p|Wynaut}} as well as the following families: {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Zigzagoon}}, {{p|Wurmple}}, {{p|Seedot}}, {{p|Ralts}}, {{p|Shroomish}}, {{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Skitty}}, {{p|Mawile}}, {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}}, {{p|Roselia}}, {{p|Gulpin}}, {{p|Spoink}}, {{p|Zangoose}}, {{p|Seviper}}, and {{p|Absol}}. 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>
| Instinct
* December 15, 2017: {{p|Groudon}} became available through Raid Battles, lasting until January 15, 2018. {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Rayquaza}} followed, available from January 12 to February 14 and February 9 to March 16, respectively.
| Yellow
* December 22, 2017: 20 additional Generation III Pokémon and {{p|Delibird}} 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|Zapdos}}
* January 23, 2018: 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}}.
| {{OBP|Spark|GO}}
* February 9, 2018: 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}}.
| 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!
* March 30, 2018: {{p|Mew}} became available through the [[Special Research]] mode that was activated alongside [[Field Research]] on the same day.
|- style="background:#fff"
* April 2, 2018: {{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.
| [[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|50px]]
* May 30, 2018: [[Regional variant|Alolan]] {{p|Exeggutor}} became available.
| Mystic
* June 21, 2018: [[Regional variant|Alolan]] versions of the {{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>
| Blue
* July 14, 2018: [[Regional variant|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|Articuno}}
* July 19, 2018: [[Regional variant|Alolan]] {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Marowak}} became available through [[Raid Battle]]s.
| {{OBP|Blanche|GO}}
* August 1, 2018: {{p|Spinda}} became available through [[Field Research]].
| 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!
* August 20, 2018: {{p|Celebi}} became available through [[Special Research]].<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/98wwsn/celebi_quest_is_live/ Celebi Quest is Live : TheSilphRoad]</ref>
|- style="background:#fff"
* September 21, 2018: {{p|Deoxys}} became available through EX Raid Battles, replacing Mewtwo.
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:Team Valor emblem.png|50px]]
* October 16, 2018: 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>
| Valor
* October 23, 2018: 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.
| Red
* November 1, 2018: {{p|Nincada}}, {{p|Ninjask}}, and {{p|Shedinja}} became available. Nincada is exclusive through [[Field Research]], and Shedinja through [[Field Research#Research Breakthrough|Research Breakthrough]].
| {{p|Moltres}}
* November 6, 2018: {{p|Buizel}}, {{p|Floatzel}}, and {{p|Budew}} became available.
| [[Candela]]
* November 14, 2018: 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]], and can evolve into {{p|Melmetal}} with 400 Candy.
| 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?
* November 20, 2018: {{p|Cresselia}} became available in raids until December 18.
|}
* December 18, 2018: 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.
 
* January 30, 2019: {{p|Palkia}} became available in raids until February 28.
===Items===
* February 1, 2019: 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.
{{main|List of items in Pokémon GO}}
* February 13, 2019: {{p|Happiny}} became available through 7km eggs.
 
* February 16, 2019: {{p|Mamoswine}} became available as part of the {{p|Swinub}} [[Community Day]] by evolving {{p|Piloswine}} with a [[Sinnoh Stone]].
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.  
* February 23, 2019: The {{p|Clamperl}} line became available through Limited Research.
 
* February 25, 2019: {{p|Smeargle}} became available through using the AR Camera.
A Bag may hold up to 350 items, but players can purchase more space for {{PCoin}}200, allowing for 50 more items. 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.
* March 1, 2019: {{p|Dialga}} became available in raids until March 28.


====Region-exclusive Pokémon====
===Shop===
Certain sets of Pokémon appear to be exclusive to certain regions in the world. During special events, some of these Pokémon have been made available in other regions. 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.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/7nug8k/updated_for_gen_iii_the_most_zoominable_regional/ this one on Reddit].
{{main|PokéCoin}}
[[File:PokéCoin.png|thumb|100px|A 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.


{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:auto"
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.
|- style="color:#fff"
 
! colspan="2" style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon
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 50. Once a Pokémon returns with 50 coins. Sometimes Pokémon will be unable to give coins when returning to the player, even if they stayed for eight hours and twenty minutes.
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Region
 
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===Eggs===
| {{p|Farfetch'd}} || [[File:GO083.png|60px]] || East Asia
[[File:GO Egg 2 km.png|thumb|100px|A 2&nbsp;km egg in Pokémon GO]]
|- style=background:#fff
{{main|Pokémon Egg#Pokémon GO|Pokémon Egg → Pokémon GO}}
| {{p|Kangaskhan}} || [[File:GO115.png|60px]] || Australia
The player can obtain Eggs at [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. 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. Each species has a set Egg distance and can only hatch from Eggs with this distance.
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| {{p|Mr. Mime}} || [[File:GO122.png|60px]] || Europe
 
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===Buddy===
| {{p|Tauros}} || [[File:GO128.png|60px]] || United States and southern Canada
[[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]
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{{main|Buddy Pokémon}}
| {{p|Heracross}} || [[File:GO214.png|60px]] || Central and South America
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&nbsp;km, 3&nbsp;km or 5&nbsp;km walked. The player can only have a single Buddy Pokémon at once.
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| {{p|Corsola}} || [[File:GO222.png|60px]] || Tropics<br><small>(within ~50 kilometers of coasts between {{wp|latitude|31° N and 26° S}}, except in the Atlantic Ocean where the southern reach is 5° S)</small>
Some Pokémon require being walked a certain distancevolved. Notably, {{p|Feebas}} must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20's&nbsp;km before it can be evolved into {{p|Milotic}}.
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| {{p|Volbeat}} || [[File:GO313.png|60px]] || Europe, Asia, and Australia
===Medals===
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{{main|List of Medals in Pokémon GO}}
| {{p|Illumise}} || [[File:GO314.png|60px]] || Americas, Africa, and Middle East (east of {{wp|Persian Gulf}})
The game has challenges that award [[Medal#Pokémon GO|medals]] upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile. Some medals unlock 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.
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| {{p|Torkoal}} || [[File:GO324.png|60px]] || Southwestern Asia
===Daily bonuses===
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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.  
| {{p|Lunatone}} || [[File:GO337.png|60px]] || Europe, Asia, and Australasia<br><small>(Switched with Solrock on Jun. 21, 2018)</small>
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| {{p|Solrock}} || [[File:GO338.png|60px]] || Americas, Africa, and Middle East (east of {{wp|Persian Gulf}})<br><small>(Switched with Lunatone on Jun. 21, 2018)</small>
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| {{p|Zangoose}} || [[File:GO335.png|60px]] || Europe, Asia, and Australasia<br><small>(Switched with Seviper on Jan. 5, 2018)</small>
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| {{p|Seviper}} || [[File:GO336.png|60px]] || Americas, Africa, and Middle East (east of {{wp|Persian Gulf}})<br><small>(Switched with Zangoose on Jan. 5, 2018)</small>
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| {{p|Tropius}} || [[File:GO357.png|60px]] || Africa and Middle East (east of {{wp|Persian Gulf}})
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| {{p|Relicanth}} || [[File:GO369.png|60px]] || Certain islands east of Australia<br><small>(including New Zealand, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and others to the east)</small>
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| {{p|Pachirisu}} || [[File:GO417.png|60px]] || Alaska, Canada, and Russia
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| {{p|Chatot}} || [[File:GO441.png|60px]] || {{wp|Southern Hemisphere}}
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| style="background:#fff" | [[File:GO455.png|60px]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Southeastern United States and the Bahamas
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====Legendary Pokémon====
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.
[[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|Deoxys}} (and {{p|Mewtwo}} prior to September 2018) only appears 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.


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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]]).
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! colspan="2" style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon
===Available Pokémon===
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{{Cleanup}}
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Research dates
 
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Only Pokémon introduced in [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, {{gen|III}}, and {{{gen|IV}}}, along with {{p|Meltan}} and {{p|Melmetal}} are available in the game. From the first four generations, only the following are unobtainable (not including alternate forms):
| {{p|Articuno}} || [[File:GO144.png|60px]] || Jul. 22 - Jul. 31, 2017<br>Jul. 7, 2018<br>Sep. 13 - Sep. 20, 2018 || June 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Feb. 2019
* {{p|Kecleon}}
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* {{p|Jirachi}}
| {{p|Zapdos}} || [[File:GO145.png|60px]] || Aug. 7 - Sep. 1, 2017<br>Jul. 21, 2018<br>Sep. 13 - Sep. 20, 2018 || May 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Feb. 2019
* {{p|Burmy}}, {{p|Wormadam}}, and {{p|Mothim}}
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* {{p|Cherubi}} and {{p|Cherrim}}
| {{p|Moltres}} || [[File:GO146.png|60px]] || Jul. 31, 2017 - Aug. 7, 2017<br>Sep. 8, 2018<br>Sep. 13 - Sep. 20, 2018 || April 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Feb. 2019
* {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}}
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* {{p|Mime Jr.}}
| {{p|Mewtwo}} || [[File:GO150.png|60px]] || Sep. 20 - Oct. 23, 2018 ||
* {{p|Gible}}, {{p|Gabite}}, and {{p|Garchomp}}
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* {{p|Hippopotas}} and {{p|Hippowdon}}
| {{p|Raikou}} || [[File:GO243.png|60px]] || Sep. 1, 2017 - Nov. 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotating with Entei and Suicune on Sep. 30 and Oct. 31}} || Aug. 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Present
* {{p|Magnezone}}
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* {{p|Leafeon}} and {{p|Glaceon}}
| {{p|Entei}} || [[File:GO244.png|60px]] || Sep. 1, 2017 - Nov. 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotating with Raikou and Suicune on Sep. 30 and Oct. 31}} || Sep. 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Present
* {{p|Probopass}}
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* {{p|Rotom}}
| {{p|Suicune}} || [[File:GO245.png|60px]] || Sep. 1, 2017 - Nov. 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotating with Raikou and Entei on Sep. 30 and Oct. 31}} || Oct. 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Present
* {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}
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* {{p|Regigigas}}
| {{p|Lugia}} || [[File:GO249.png|60px]] || Jul. 22 - Jul. 24, 2017<br>Mar. 16 - Apr. 2, 2018<br>Jul. 14 - Jul. 15, 2018<br>Dec. 14 - Dec. 17, 2018 || Jan. 2019 - Present
* {{p|Phione}} and {{p|Manaphy}}
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* {{p|Darkrai}}
| {{p|Ho-Oh}} || [[File:GO250.png|60px]] || Nov. 27 - Dec. 14, 2017<br>May 19 - Jun. 7, 2018<br>Aug. 24 - Aug. 27, 2018<br>Dec. 14 - Dec. 17, 2018 || Jan. 2019 - Present
* {{p|Shaymin}}
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* {{p|Arceus}}
| {{p|Regirock}} || [[File:GO377.png|60px]] || Sep. 13, 2018 - Sep. 30, 2018 || March 2019 - Present
 
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Most obtainable Pokémon can be found randomly in the wild, including evolved Pokémon. The exceptions are:
| {{p|Regice}} || [[File:GO378.png|60px]] || Jul. 19 - Aug. 16, 2018 || March 2019 - Present
* [[Baby Pokémon]] can only be [[Pokémon Egg|hatched]]
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* Pokémon that require an item to evolve into
| {{p|Registeel}} || [[File:GO379.png|60px]] || Jun. 21 - Jul. 19, 2018 || March 2019 - Present
* Pokémon that must be [[Buddy Pokémon|walked]] to evolve into (except from baby Pokémon)
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* [[Legendary Pokémon]] and [[Mythical Pokémon]]
| {{p|Latias}} || [[File:GO380.png|60px]] || Apr. 2 - Jun. 7, 2018<br>Feb. 22 - Mar. 1, 2019 ||
* {{p|Nincada}} and {{p|Spinda}} are exclusive to [[Field Research]]
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** Shedinja is exclusive to [[Field Research#Research Breakthrough|Research Breakthroughs]]
| {{p|Latios}} || [[File:GO381.png|60px]] || Apr. 2 - Jun. 7, 2018<br>Apr. 15 - Apr. 22, 2019 ||
* {{p|Spiritomb}} is exclusive to [[Special Research]]
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* {{p|Mawile}}, {{p|Absol}}, and {{p|Shinx}} are exclusive to [[Raid Battle]]s and Eggs
| {{p|Kyogre}} || [[File:GO382.png|60px]] || Feb. 23 - Mar. 5, 2018<br>Jan. 15 - Jan. 29, 2019 ||
** {{p|Absol}} was previously obtainable via [[Field Research]]
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* {{alo|Raichu}} and {{alo|Marowak}} are exclusive to Raid Battles
| {{p|Groudon}} || [[File:GO383.png|60px]] || Dec. 15, 2017 - Jan. 15, 2018<br>Feb. 23 - Mar. 5, 2018<br>Jan. 15 - Jan. 29, 2019 ||
* {{p|Smeargle}} must be spawned using GO Snapshot
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| {{p|Rayquaza}} || [[File:GO384.png|60px]] || Jan. 12 - Mar. 16, 2018<br>Mar. 15 - Mar. 18, 2019 ||
When the game was initially released, most Generation I Pokémon were available. The game has gradually updated to include previously unavailable Pokémon, primarily those from later generations. Shiny Pokémon were also not initially available, but on March 27, 2017, {{Shiny}} Magikarp and Gyarados were made available, with more being gradually released after August.
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* November 23, 2016: {{p|Ditto}} became available, appearing disguised as {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Zubat}}, or {{p|Magikarp}}.
| {{p|Dialga}} || [[File:GO483.png|60px]] || Mar. 1 - Mar. 28, 2019 ||
* December 12, 2016: Generation II [[baby Pokémon]] became available, exclusively from {{pkmn|Eggs}} (specifically: {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Cleffa}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Togepi}}, {{p|Smoochum}}, {{p|Elekid}}, and {{p|Magby}}). {{p|Togetic}} also became available by consequence by evolving Togepi.
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* February 16, 2017: Most remaining [[Generation II]] Pokémon became available, excepting only {{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. {{p|Ditto}} also became able to appear disguised as {{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Sentret}}, or {{p|Yanma}}.
| {{p|Palkia}} || [[File:GO484.png|60px]] || Jan. 29 - Feb. 28, 2019 ||
* July 22, 2017: [[Legendary Pokémon]] began to become available through [[Raid Battle]]s. {{p|Lugia}} was introduced immediately. {{p|Articuno}} was available from July 22 to July 31, {{p|Moltres}} from July 31 to August 7, and {{p|Zapdos}} from August 7 to August 14. From August 14 to August 31, Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres were made simultaneously available.
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* August 12, 2017: Ditto became able to appear disguised as {{p|Pikachu}}.
| {{p|Heatran}} || [[File:GO485.png|60px]] || Dec. 18, 2018 - Jan. 15, 2019 ||
* August 14, 2017: The first {{p|Mewtwo}} [[Raid Battle]] occured 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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* August 31, 2017: {{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.
| {{p|Giratina}} (Altered Forme) || [[File:GO487.png|60px]] || Oct. 23 - Nov. 20, 2018<br>Mar. 28 - Apr. 2, 2019 ||
* October 20, 2017: The Generation III Ghost-type Pokémon {{p|Sableye}}, {{p|Shuppet}}, {{p|Banette}}, {{p|Duskull}}, and {{p|Dusclops}} became available.
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* November 28, 2017: {{p|Ho-Oh}} became available through Raid Battles after the successful Global Catch Challenge, lasting until December 14.
| {{p|Giratina}} (Origin Forme) || [[File:GO487O.png|60px]] || Apr. 2 - Apr. 29, 2019 ||
* December 8, 2017: 50 Generation III Pokémon became available. These included the baby Pokémon {{p|Azurill}} and {{p|Wynaut}} as well as the following families: {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Zigzagoon}}, {{p|Wurmple}}, {{p|Seedot}}, {{p|Ralts}}, {{p|Shroomish}}, {{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Skitty}}, {{p|Mawile}}, {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}}, {{p|Roselia}}, {{p|Gulpin}}, {{p|Spoink}}, {{p|Zangoose}}, {{p|Seviper}}, and {{p|Absol}}. 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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* December 15, 2017: {{p|Groudon}} became available through Raid Battles, lasting until January 15, 2018. {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Rayquaza}} followed, available from January 12 to February 14 and February 9 to March 16, respectively.
| {{p|Cresselia}} || [[File:GO488.png|60px]] || Nov. 20 - Dec. 18, 2018 ||
* December 22, 2017: 20 additional Generation III Pokémon and {{p|Delibird}} 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>
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* January 23, 2018: 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}}.
! colspan=4 | EX Raids
* February 9, 2018: 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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* March 30, 2018: {{p|Mew}} became available through the [[Special Research]] mode that was activated alongside [[Field Research]] on the same day.
| {{p|Mewtwo}} || [[File:GO150.png|60px]] || Aug. 14, 2017 - Sep. 20, 2018 ||
* April 2, 2018: {{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: [[Regional variant|Alolan]] {{p|Exeggutor}} became available.
| {{p|Deoxys}} (Normal Forme) || [[File:GO386.png|60px]] || Oct. 1, 2018 - Jan. 4, 2019 ||
* June 21, 2018: [[Regional variant|Alolan]] versions of the {{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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* July 14, 2018: [[Regional variant|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|Deoxys}} (Attack Forme) || [[File:GO386A.png|60px]] || Dec. 18, 2018 - Mar. 24, 2019 ||
* July 19, 2018: [[Regional variant|Alolan]] {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Marowak}} became available through [[Raid Battle]]s.
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* August 1, 2018: {{p|Spinda}} became available through [[Field Research]].
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{p|Deoxys}} (Defense Forme)
* August 20, 2018: {{p|Celebi}} became available through [[Special Research]].<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/98wwsn/celebi_quest_is_live/ Celebi Quest is Live : TheSilphRoad]</ref>
| [[File:GO386D.png|60px]]
* September 21, 2018: {{p|Deoxys}} became available through EX Raid Battles, replacing Mewtwo.
| Mar. 25, 2019 - Present
* October 16, 2018: 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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* October 23, 2018: 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.
|}
* November 1, 2018: {{p|Nincada}}, {{p|Ninjask}}, and {{p|Shedinja}} became available. Nincada is exclusive through [[Field Research]], and Shedinja through [[Field Research#Research Breakthrough|Research Breakthrough]].
* November 6, 2018: {{p|Buizel}}, {{p|Floatzel}}, and {{p|Budew}} became available.
* November 14, 2018: 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]], and can evolve into {{p|Melmetal}} with 400 Candy.
* November 20, 2018: {{p|Cresselia}} became available in raids until December 18.
* December 18, 2018: 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.
* January 30, 2019: {{p|Palkia}} became available in raids until February 28.
* February 1, 2019: 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.
* February 13, 2019: {{p|Happiny}} became available through 7km eggs.
* February 16, 2019: {{p|Mamoswine}} became available as part of the {{p|Swinub}} [[Community Day]] by evolving {{p|Piloswine}} with a [[Sinnoh Stone]].
* February 23, 2019: The {{p|Clamperl}} line became available through Limited Research.
* February 25, 2019: {{p|Smeargle}} became available through using the AR Camera.
* March 1, 2019: {{p|Dialga}} became available in raids until March 28.


====Special availability====
====Region-exclusive Pokémon====
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.
Certain sets of Pokémon appear to be exclusive to certain regions in the world. During special events, some of these Pokémon have been made available in other regions. 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.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/7nug8k/updated_for_gen_iii_the_most_zoominable_regional/ this one on Reddit].


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> "Sakura" for {{p|Espeon}}, and "Tamao" for {{p|Umbreon}}. These are the names of the [[Eevee brothers]] and the [[Kimono Girl]]s in the [[Pokémon anime]]. Each nickname can only influence evolution once per player.
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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, C, A, G, and O for Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago.
! colspan="2" style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon
 
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Region
At major events, {{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.
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| {{p|Farfetch'd}} || [[File:GO083.png|60px]] || East Asia
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.
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| {{p|Kangaskhan}} || [[File:GO115.png|60px]] || Australia
===Locations===
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There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. PokéStops and Gyms exist at pre-defined real-world locations, and the player must be within range of them in order to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they have shown up in the Map View).
| {{p|Mr. Mime}} || [[File:GO122.png|60px]] || Europe
 
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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 in the future.
| {{p|Tauros}} || [[File:GO128.png|60px]] || United States and southern Canada
 
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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 and [[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 on 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.
| {{p|Heracross}} || [[File:GO214.png|60px]] || Central and South America
 
|- style=background:#fff
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 Pokemon'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.
| {{p|Corsola}} || [[File:GO222.png|60px]] || Tropics<br><small>(within ~50 kilometers of coasts between {{wp|latitude|31° N and 26° S}}, except in the Atlantic Ocean where the southern reach is 5° S)</small>
 
|- style=background:#fff
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.
| {{p|Volbeat}} || [[File:GO313.png|60px]] || Europe, Asia, and Australia
 
|- style=background:#fff
===Teams===
| {{p|Illumise}} || [[File:GO314.png|60px]] || Americas, Africa, and Middle East (east of {{wp|Persian Gulf}})
[[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|300px|thumb|The Team Leaders, Candela, Blanche and Spark.]]
|- style=background:#fff
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.
| {{p|Torkoal}} || [[File:GO324.png|60px]] || Southwestern Asia
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Lunatone}} || [[File:GO337.png|60px]] || Europe, Asia, and Australasia<br><small>(Switched with Solrock on Jun. 21, 2018)</small>
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Solrock}} || [[File:GO338.png|60px]] || Americas, Africa, and Middle East (east of {{wp|Persian Gulf}})<br><small>(Switched with Lunatone on Jun. 21, 2018)</small>
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Zangoose}} || [[File:GO335.png|60px]] || Europe, Asia, and Australasia<br><small>(Switched with Seviper on Jan. 5, 2018)</small>
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Seviper}} || [[File:GO336.png|60px]] || Americas, Africa, and Middle East (east of {{wp|Persian Gulf}})<br><small>(Switched with Zangoose on Jan. 5, 2018)</small>
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Tropius}} || [[File:GO357.png|60px]] || Africa and Middle East (east of {{wp|Persian Gulf}})
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Relicanth}} || [[File:GO369.png|60px]] || Certain islands east of Australia<br><small>(including New Zealand, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and others to the east)</small>
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Pachirisu}} || [[File:GO417.png|60px]] || Alaska, Canada, and Russia
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Chatot}} || [[File:GO441.png|60px]] || {{wp|Southern Hemisphere}}
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}} | {{p|Carnivine}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:GO455.png|60px]]  
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Southeastern United States and the Bahamas
|}


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.
====Legendary Pokémon====
[[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|Deoxys}} (and {{p|Mewtwo}} prior to September 2018) only appears 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.


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! colspan="2" style="background-color:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | Team
! style="background-color:#{{blue color light}};" | Raid dates
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | Color
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! style="background:#{{blue color light}}" | Leader
| {{p|Articuno}} || [[File:GO144.png|60px]] || Jul. 22 - Jul. 31, 2017<br>Jul. 7, 2018<br>Sep. 13 - Sep. 20, 2018 || June 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Feb. 2019
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style=background:#fff
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{p|Zapdos}} || [[File:GO145.png|60px]] || Aug. 7 - Sep. 1, 2017<br>Jul. 21, 2018<br>Sep. 13 - Sep. 20, 2018 || May 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Feb. 2019
| [[File:Team Instinct emblem.png|50px]]
|- style=background:#fff
| Instinct
| {{p|Moltres}} || [[File:GO146.png|60px]] || Jul. 31, 2017 - Aug. 7, 2017<br>Sep. 8, 2018<br>Sep. 13 - Sep. 20, 2018 || April 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Feb. 2019
| Yellow
|- style=background:#fff
| {{p|Zapdos}}
| {{p|Mewtwo}} || [[File:GO150.png|60px]] || Sep. 20 - Oct. 23, 2018 ||
| Spark
|- style=background:#fff
| 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!
| {{p|Raikou}} || [[File:GO243.png|60px]] || Sep. 1, 2017 - Nov. 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotating with Entei and Suicune on Sep. 30 and Oct. 31}} || Aug. 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Present
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style=background:#fff
| [[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|50px]]
| {{p|Entei}} || [[File:GO244.png|60px]] || Sep. 1, 2017 - Nov. 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotating with Raikou and Suicune on Sep. 30 and Oct. 31}} || Sep. 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Present
| Mystic
|- style=background:#fff
| Blue
| {{p|Suicune}} || [[File:GO245.png|60px]] || Sep. 1, 2017 - Nov. 30, 2018{{tt|*|Rotating with Raikou and Entei on Sep. 30 and Oct. 31}} || Oct. 2018<br>Dec. 2018 - Present
| {{p|Articuno}}
|- style=background:#fff
| Blanche
| {{p|Lugia}} || [[File:GO249.png|60px]] || Jul. 22 - Jul. 24, 2017<br>Mar. 16 - Apr. 2, 2018<br>Jul. 14 - Jul. 15, 2018<br>Dec. 14 - Dec. 17, 2018 || Jan. 2019 - Present
| 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
|-
| {{p|Ho-Oh}} || [[File:GO250.png|60px]] || Nov. 27 - Dec. 14, 2017<br>May 19 - Jun. 7, 2018<br>Aug. 24 - Aug. 27, 2018<br>Dec. 14 - Dec. 17, 2018 || Jan. 2019 - Present
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:Team Valor emblem.png|50px]]
|- style=background:#fff
| style="background:#fff" | Valor
| {{p|Regirock}} || [[File:GO377.png|60px]] || Sep. 13, 2018 - Sep. 30, 2018 || March 2019 - Present
| style="background:#fff" | Red
|- style=background:#fff
| style="background:#fff" | {{p|Moltres}}
| {{p|Regice}} || [[File:GO378.png|60px]] || Jul. 19 - Aug. 16, 2018 || March 2019 - Present
| style="background:#fff" | Candela
|- style=background:#fff
| style="background:#fff; {{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?
| {{p|Registeel}} || [[File:GO379.png|60px]] || Jun. 21 - Jul. 19, 2018 || March 2019 - Present
|}
|- style=background:#fff
 
| {{p|Latias}} || [[File:GO380.png|60px]] || Apr. 2 - Jun. 7, 2018<br>Feb. 22 - Mar. 1, 2019 ||
===PokéCoins===
|- style=background:#fff
[[File:PokéCoin.png|thumb|100px|A PokéCoin]]
| {{p|Latios}} || [[File:GO381.png|60px]] || Apr. 2 - Jun. 7, 2018<br>Apr. 15 - Apr. 22, 2019 ||
{{main|PokéCoin}}
|- style=background:#fff
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.
| {{p|Kyogre}} || [[File:GO382.png|60px]] || Feb. 23 - Mar. 5, 2018<br>Jan. 15 - Jan. 29, 2019 ||
 
|- style=background:#fff
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 50. Once a Pokémon returns with 50 coins. Sometimes Pokémon will be unable to give coins when returning to the player, even if they stayed for eight hours and twenty minutes.
| {{p|Groudon}} || [[File:GO383.png|60px]] || Dec. 15, 2017 - Jan. 15, 2018<br>Feb. 23 - Mar. 5, 2018<br>Jan. 15 - Jan. 29, 2019 ||
 
|- style=background:#fff
===Items===
| {{p|Rayquaza}} || [[File:GO384.png|60px]] || Jan. 12 - Mar. 16, 2018<br>Mar. 15 - Mar. 18, 2019 ||
{{main|List of items in Pokémon GO}}
|- style=background:#fff
 
| {{p|Dialga}} || [[File:GO483.png|60px]] || Mar. 1 - Mar. 28, 2019 ||
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 [[Gym (GO)|Gyms]]. 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.  
|- style=background:#fff
 
| {{p|Palkia}} || [[File:GO484.png|60px]] || Jan. 29 - Feb. 28, 2019 ||
A Bag may hold up to 350 items, but players can purchase more space for {{PCoin}}200, allowing for 50 more items. 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. Receiving items through leveling up, however, can bypass this limit and allow players to store more items past the capacity.
|- style=background:#fff
 
| {{p|Heatran}} || [[File:GO485.png|60px]] || Dec. 18, 2018 - Jan. 15, 2019 ||
===Experience===
|- style=background:#fff
{{main|Experience#Pokémon GO|Experience → Pokémon GO}}
| {{p|Giratina}} (Altered Forme) || [[File:GO487.png|60px]] || Oct. 23 - Nov. 20, 2018<br>Mar. 28 - Apr. 2, 2019 ||
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.
|- style=background:#fff
 
| {{p|Giratina}} (Origin Forme) || [[File:GO487O.png|60px]] || Apr. 2 - Apr. 29, 2019 ||
===Eggs===
|- style=background:#fff
[[File:GO Egg 2 km.png|thumb|100px|A 2&nbsp;km egg in Pokémon GO]]
| {{p|Cresselia}} || [[File:GO488.png|60px]] || Nov. 20 - Dec. 18, 2018 ||
{{main|Pokémon Egg#Pokémon GO|Pokémon Egg → Pokémon GO}}
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The player can obtain Eggs at [[PokéStop]]s. An Egg will hatch after traveling a certain distance while the Egg is in an incubator. Four Egg distances are possible: 2&nbsp;km, 5&nbsp;km, 7&nbsp;km, and 10&nbsp;km. Each species has a set Egg distance and can only hatch from Eggs with this distance.
! colspan=4 | EX Raids
{{-}}
|- style=background:#fff
 
| {{p|Mewtwo}} || [[File:GO150.png|60px]] || Aug. 14, 2017 - Sep. 20, 2018 ||
===Buddy===
|- style=background:#fff
[[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]
| {{p|Deoxys}} (Normal Forme) || [[File:GO386.png|60px]] || Oct. 1, 2018 - Jan. 4, 2019 ||
{{main|Buddy Pokémon}}
|- style="background:#fff
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&nbsp;km, 3&nbsp;km or 5&nbsp;km walked. The player can only have a single Buddy Pokémon at once.
| {{p|Deoxys}} (Attack Forme) || [[File:GO386A.png|60px]] || Dec. 18, 2018 - Mar. 24, 2019 ||
 
|- style="background:#fff;
Notably, {{p|Feebas}} must be a Buddy Pokémon for 20&nbsp;km's before it can be evolved into {{p|Milotic}}.
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{p|Deoxys}} (Defense Forme)
 
| [[File:GO386D.png|60px]]
===Medals===
| Mar. 25, 2019 - Present
{{main|List of Medals in Pokémon GO}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" |
The game has challenges that award [[Medal#Pokémon GO|medals]] upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile.
|}
 
 
===Daily bonuses===
====Special availability====
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 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> "Sakura" for {{p|Espeon}}, and "Tamao" for {{p|Umbreon}}. These are the names of the [[Eevee brothers]] and the [[Kimono Girl]]s in the [[Pokémon anime]]. Each nickname can only influence evolution once per player.
 
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, C, A, G, and O for Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago.
 
At major events, {{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.


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


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]]).
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===
==Events==
{{Incomplete|section|Missing events}}
{{Incomplete|section|Missing events}}
====Community Day====
===Community Day===
{{main|Community Day}}
{{main|Community Day}}


====Global events====
===Global events===


Global events are in-game thematic events that run for a limited time. Those events are activated directly by Niantic and do not require any kind of registration.
Global events are in-game thematic events that run for a limited time. Those events are activated directly by Niantic and do not require any kind of registration.


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Local events are events based on real life locations that require physical presence to attend. They also award special medals.
Local events are events based on real life locations that require physical presence to attend. They also award special medals.


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| Trainers, the first Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Southeast Asia is taking place in Sentosa, Singapore! Sentosa is known for its pristine beaches, tropical landscape, and wide range of entertainment.
| Trainers, the first Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Southeast Asia is taking place in Sentosa, Singapore! Sentosa is known for its pristine beaches, tropical landscape, and wide range of entertainment.
|}
|}
==Shop==
{{main|PokéCoin#Shop|PokéCoin &rarr; Shop}}
In the Shop, the player can make two kinds of purchases. They can purchase PokéCoins for real money or they can purchase in-game items for PokéCoins.
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.


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


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===Load Screen===
===Load Screen===
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