Pokemon: GO Dev Tracker

Trainers,

Are you ready for a challenge? On Saturday, November 3, there will be a Special Raid Challenge! For three hours, Gengar will be available in Raid Battles! Take a look at the details below by region:

Date + Time

• Nov. 3, 2018
• Asia-Pacific: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. JST (GMT +9)
• Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. UTC (GMT +0)
• The Americas and Greenland: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8)

Features

• Gengar will be featured in Raid Battles!
• Receive up to five Raid Passes from nearby Gyms at no cost.
• If...

Trainers,

Exploring with Pokémon GO has never been easier with a new feature coming soon! Adventure Sync can record your walking distances even when Pokémon GO isn’t launched, working in the background to tally your distance, earn Candy, and hatch Eggs!

Plus, Adventure Sync will deliver a weekly summary, where you can see your Incubator and Candy progress as well as important activity statistics. Check in via your Trainer Profile to see the number of kilometers recorded for the week. Earn rewards each week for each milestone you cross, and receive push notifications when your Buddy Pokémon has found a Candy or when an Egg is about to ha...

Professor Willow and the Kanto region’s Professor Oak have made a new discovery about the Mythical Pokémon Meltan. According to their research, this Pokémon can evolve! Of all Mythical Pokémon that have been discovered thus far, Meltan appears to be the first to evolve. Ancient texts show that its Evolution is called Melmetal!

Be sure the check out Professor Willow and Professor Oak’s latest research on Meltan’s biology ...

We deeply apologize for the reported gameplay issues that impacted October Community Day in the Asian-Pacific region on October 21st.

In light of the inconvenience our dedicated Trainers experienced, we will be holding a make-up event for October Community Day, starring Beldum, throughout the Asia-Pacific region on Sunday, October 28, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. JST.

During the event, Beldum will appear more frequently in the wild and Lures will last for three hours for the duration of the event. Don’t forget to evolve Metang up to one hour after the event to obtain Metagross that knows Meteor Mash. Plus, Eggs will hatch 4× faster for the duration...

Do you feel a change in the breeze? A chill down your spine? Pokémon GO Halloween is back for a spooky good time! Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region, such as Drifloon and Stunky, join in on the fun, which begins on October 23 at 1:00 p.m. PDT! And, because you can’t have tricks without any treats, Trainers will be able to earn double Candy for every Pokémon caught until November 1 at 1:00 p.m. PDT.

During this event, it seems Professor Willow will need your help on some limited-time Special Research. He stumbled across an odd stone one day and has been experiencing strange happenings around his lab ever si...

Trainers,

The world of Pokémon GO is evolving once again! This week, keep an eye out for Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region, featured in Pokémon Diamond, Pokémon Pearl, and Pokémon Platinum! Get ready to see Pokémon like Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup as they appear in Pokémon GO for the first time ever.

Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region will be making their way to Pokémon GO in waves! So, you can look forward to discovering even more Pokémon over the next few weeks appearing in the wild, hatching from Eggs, and battling in raids. Stay tuned to our official channels for updates about new Pokémon, new features, and expansions to existing features like Pokémon storage and more!

More discoveries from the Sinnoh region await, Trainers, so let’s get ready to GO!

—The Pokémon GO team

Trainers,

Android users can now experience Pokémon GO in a whole new way! Get up close and personal with Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn regions with Pokémon GO AR+!

Pokémon GO AR+ requires ARCore to be downloaded from the Google Play Store, so you should check first to see if your device is supported. Once downloaded, Pokémon GO AR+ offers the opportunity to have a unique AR experience when encountering Pokémon. As you walk up to a Pokémon, it scales in size and will notice your movement! Get up close before you throw your Poké Ball to make the Pokémon easier to catch, and even earn an Expert Handler bonus!!...

Since the existence of the Mythical Pokémon Meltan has been discovered, further research has brought new information about its biology! Meltan appears to be cute and innocent, and we are excited to learn more as research continues. Professor Willow and the Kanto region’s Professor Oak have apparently made some progress in their investigation, so be sure to check out their latest ...

Are you ready for a Sinnoh adventure? We’re excited to let you know that in preparation for the arrival of Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region, we are making two key shifts to the game balance in the coming weeks. These changes are based on Trainer feedback and are designed to promote an improved overall experience.

Changes to Pokémon Migration and Behavior
As you explore the world of Pokémon GO, the following changes will affect the Pokémon that appear around you:

• We are making adjustments to weather and, moving forward, it will have a reduced effect on the rate at which Pokémon appear.
• As you explore a given area, you will notice that a greater variety of Pokémon species will appear over time and at different rates.
• Certain areas, such as parks and nature reserves, will now contain more varied Pokémon species.

Changes to Pokémon Effectiveness in Bat...

Trainers,

We’ve had a vision of Psychic-type Pokémon in your future! On October 5 at 1:00 p.m. PDT, the Psychic Spectacular will begin. With Mewtwo in raids, Psychic-type Pokémon such as Abra, Ralts, and Baltoy will be appearing more frequently in the wild until October 14 at 1:00 p.m. PDT. Check out the details below:

Date + Time

• Oct. 5, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) to Oct. 14, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

Features

• Psychic-type Pokémon will appear in the wild more frequently.
• Additional Field Research focusing on Psychic-type Pokémon will be available.
• Shin...

Trainers,

A Pokémon GO Safari Zone event in Tainan, Taiwan, is taking place from Thursday, November 1, to Monday, November 5, at the Tainan Metropolitan Park and the Chimei Museum! Dubbed Taiwan’s oldest city, Tainan is famous for its long history and rich culture. The city boasts many historic buildings, heritage sites, and temples, as well as an abundance of local festivals, culinary delicacies, and gourmet snacks. Plus, throughout the city of Tainan, Trainers will be able to find Pokémon not normally seen in Taiwan, such as the Water- and Rock-type Pokémon Relicanth, the Psychic-type Pokémon Unown, and more! And if you’re lucky, you migh...

A mysterious Pokémon suddenly began appearing all over the world in recent days. Have you spotted it yet?

Ditto all over the world have been transforming into this Pokémon, which has now been identified as the Mythical Pokémon Meltan!

It seems that Professor Willow has already contacted Professor Oak in the Kanto region, and the two have been cooperating in their investigation of Meltan! Please check ...

It’s time to prepare for a new challenge from a powerful Mythical Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region! The DNA Pokémon, Deoxys, will arrive for EX Raid Battles. This Psychic-type Mythical Pokémon will be available to challenge in its Normal Forme beginning with the next cycle of EX Raid invitations.

Are you new to EX Raids? You can become eligible to receive an EX Raid Pass when you win a Raid Battle at a qualifying Gym. And from now on, you’ll be able to see which Gyms can host an EX Raid through a handy tag when you look at the Gym details. EX Raid Passes will give you the date and time when you’ll be able to challenge Deoxys, so...

Trainers,

Pokémon Korea, Inc., will host the Pokémon Festa from Friday, September 14, to Wednesday, September 26. For the duration of this event, Trainers all throughout South Korea will find more Pokémon appearing across the country in Pokémon GO!

And from Friday, September 21, to Sunday, September 23, even more surprises will arrive in Seoul, South Korea. Pokémon such as Feebas and Trapinch will be in the area for this special event. Plus, Trainers at Lotte World Mall will be able to find Pokémon not normally seen in Korea, such as the Grass- and Flying-type Pokémon Tropius and the Psychic-type Pokémon Unown!

Please visit L...

Trainers,

Coming soon, we’ll be rolling out the first beta test of the new PokéStop nomination system! This will be the first time that Trainers will be able to submit locations in Pokémon GO. Submissions will be evaluated for future inclusion in the game.

This feature will initially be limited to level 40 Trainers (child accounts excluded) in Brazil and South Korea.

Trainers who meet these initial requirements will be able to nominate potential PokéStops by submitting photographs and descriptions of the locations. Submissions will be reviewed by experienced users in the Ingress Operation Portal Recon (OPR) project.

Trainers,

Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.119.0 for Android and 1.89.0 for iOS devices. Details from our development team:

• PokéStop nominations will be available in beta 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

—The Pokémon GO team

Trainers,

Throughout the past few months, many of you have worked hard to meet the goals of Professor Willow’s Global Research Challenge. During the Dortmund Safari Zone event in June, Pokémon GO Fest in July, and the Yokosuka Safari Zone event in August, Trainers from all around the world completed a variety of research tasks for Professor Willow with dedication and enthusiasm. And now it’s time to celebrate with a special Ultra Bonus Event!

First, starting September 13 at 1:00 P.M. (PDT), Trainers all over the world will be able to encounter three Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region! Arti...

Trainers,

How many Lucky Pokémon do you have so far? Professor Willow has unearthed another discovery related to the nature of Lucky Pokémon, and now trades that result in Lucky Pokémon are more beneficial to both Trainers!

The nature of Lucky Pokémon remains the same: the more time a Pokémon spends in a Trainer’s Pokémon storage, the higher its chance of becoming a Lucky Pokémon when traded. Starting now, if you trade a Pokémon that has spent time in a Trainer’s Pokémon storage since July 2016 to August 2016, it is guaranteed to become a Lucky Pokémon!

Plus, Lucky Pokémon that result from a trade will be more powerful...

The Pokémon GO Summer Tour has now officially come to a close with a memorable and exciting Safari Zone in Yokosuka, Japan. 65,000 Trainers visited at least one of the three parks that comprised the event, walking an average distance of 3.75 km per person, and catching a combined average of 3.1M Pokémon each day. Plus, an additional 200,000 Trainers visited the city of Yokosuka during the event!

Trainers,

The final challenge is here! It’s time to come together and work on the last round of Professor Willow’s Global Challenge, happening on September 1 and 2 during the Safari Zone event in Yokosuka, Japan. If certain areas of the world can meet the ...