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Forever Forward Week: World Championships, Regis Raids, and Mega Gyarados Highlight Pokémon GO
news3 days ago

Forever Forward Week: World Championships, Regis Raids, and Mega Gyarados Highlight Pokémon GO

Pokemon GO’s August 24–30, 2026 slate kicks off the Forever Forward season with the Water Festival winding down, the World Championships events running Aug 25–30, and a raid rotation that brings back Regirock, Regice, and Registeel plus Mega Gyarados. Lunala Five‑Star Raids wrap up by Aug 25, Mega Swampert leaves (Mega Gyarados arrives Aug 26–Sept 8), and special Week events include Max Monday with Dynamax Hitmontop, Spotlight Hour (Mankey) on Aug 27, and a Raid Hour on Aug 26. The Worlds celebration adds two costumed Pikachu, exclusive Timed Research, and Twitch Drops, while GO Pass: August and Season 27 GO Battle League continue alongside Egg hatches and Adventure Sync rewards as the Forever Forward season progresses.

via Pokémon GO Hub|
#forever-forward#mega-gyarados#news
Cramorant’s Form-Shift Shakes Up Pokémon GO PvP
gaming8 days ago

Cramorant’s Form-Shift Shakes Up Pokémon GO PvP

Pokemon GO’s Water Festival 2026 introduces Cramorant with a battlefield form-change mechanic: Surf or Dive can trigger Gulping (HP >50%) or Gorging (HP <50%), and once formed it gains a counterattack when hit by a charged attack. In Gulping, getting hit releases Arrokuda and lowers the opponent’s Defense by 1 stage; in Gorging, it releases Pikachu and lowers the opponent’s Attack by 2 stages. Shields don’t revert the form, and the debuffs apply even if Cramorant faints; switching Pokémon resets to Normal form, and re-triggering requires using Surf or Dive again under the correct HP. The mechanic is not yet eligible for Competitors Cup or raids, but offers strategic trade-offs by softening bulky foes or crippling strong attackers.

via Pokémon GO Hub|
#cramorant#form-change#gaming
Cramorant Makes a Splash in Water Festival 2026 PvP Meta
trainer-battles8 days ago

Cramorant Makes a Splash in Water Festival 2026 PvP Meta

A detailed PvP analysis of Cramorant for Pokémon GO’s Water Festival 2026, describing its relative bulk, Peck as a superior fast move, and a move set that leans on Dive and Fly to pressure opponents; it compares favorably to Mantine and Pelipper in Great League while being slower to energize, with potential form-change mechanics (Gulping/Gorging) that could boost its power and Barraskewda deemed less viable; overall, Cramorant is a strong new option worth chasing for the meta.

via Pokémon GO Hub|
#cramorant#great-league#pokemon-go
Barraskewda: Not a Meta Pick in Pokémon GO, Here’s Why
gaming9 days ago

Barraskewda: Not a Meta Pick in Pokémon GO, Here’s Why

Barraskewda, the Water-type evolution of Arrokuda added during Ultra Unlock: Water Festival 2026, has high Attack but very low bulk and a disappointing moveset, making it a weak choice for both PvE raids and PvP in Pokémon GO. Its best Charged Move options (Close Combat or Crunch) don’t compensate for Aqua Jet’s low power, so it’s outclassed by Kyogre and other Water attackers in raids, and struggles in Great/Ultra/Master Leagues due to fragile defenses. IV spreads exist for different leagues, but even with them Barraskewda remains a poor investment; it’s mainly a collector’s piece and Dex entry for now. If a stronger Water attack arrives later, it could improve, but for now trainers should not power it up and should focus resources on more reliable picks, while still catching Arrokuda for completion.

via pokemongohub.net|
#barraskewda#gaming#pokemon-go
Pokémon GO’s 10th Anniversary Timed Research Delivers Guaranteed 100% IV Mewtwo
gaming13 days ago

Pokémon GO’s 10th Anniversary Timed Research Delivers Guaranteed 100% IV Mewtwo

Pokémon GO celebrates its 10th anniversary with a free Timed Research that culminates in a guaranteed encounter with a 100% IV Mewtwo featuring a Special Background; the Mewtwo will also have Mega Level 3 unlocked for Mega Mewtwo Y. The Timed Research runs from August 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM local time to September 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM local time, with rewards including a 100 IV Mewtwo, 1 Master Ball, and 500 Mewtwo Mega Energy. Completion rewards must be claimed by the deadline, and some Times Square event variants may differ.

via pokemongohub.net|
#10th-anniversary#gaming#mega-mewtwo-y
Hatch Day Spotlight: Reassessing Magmortar and Jynx in PvE
guides19 days ago

Hatch Day Spotlight: Reassessing Magmortar and Jynx in PvE

Pokémon GO’s August 8, 2026 Fire and Ice Hatch Day spotlights Johto babies Magby and Smoochum for hatching and shiny hunts, while evaluating the PvE viability of their final evolutions Magmortar (Fire) and Jynx (Ice/Psychic). The guide notes Magmortar has solid base stats but a weaker charged move setup (no current equivalent to Blast Burn or Fusion Flare), keeping it outclassed by other Fire attackers; Shadow Magmortar is marginally better but unlikely to crack the Top 30, keeping it a niche pick. Jynx suffers from a relatively low Attack stat and a limited moveset compared with top Ice attackers like Kyurem and Mamoswine, making it a less competitive option in Ice meta even with potential Shadow boosts. Despite these meta notes, the event remains worthwhile for dex completion, shiny hunting, and community play, with the usual cheer of hoping for a shundo.

via Pokémon GO Hub|
#fire-and-ice-hatch-day#guides#jynx
Pokemon Go Celebrates 10th Anniversary with $48.5M In-App Week
business27 days ago

Pokemon Go Celebrates 10th Anniversary with $48.5M In-App Week

AppMagic data shows Pokémon Go generated more than $48.5 million in in-app purchases during its 10th anniversary week (July 6–12), driven by the Road to Legends event and related features, setting a new weekly revenue record with a 5.9x week-over-week increase. The US accounted for 37% of revenue and Japan 27%; over the last 30 days the game earned $98.1 million from just over 4 million downloads. In July it ranked seventh among global apps; since its 2016 launch, Pokémon Go has surpassed 700 million downloads and $6.4 billion in revenue. Scopely’s acquisition suggests no sequel is planned, with ongoing updates to keep both free and paying players engaged (trading, battles, shiny encounters).

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#10th-anniversary#business#in-app-purchases
Forever Forward Week Brings Shiny Gigantamax Rillaboom and Rotating Raids to Pokémon GO
gaming1 month ago

Forever Forward Week Brings Shiny Gigantamax Rillaboom and Rotating Raids to Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO’s Forever Forward season runs through September 8, 2026, and the July 27–August 2 week features a packed slate: Dynamax Feebas in Max Battles (July 27–Aug 2), Spotlight Hour with Bidoof (July 30) and 2× Transfer Candy, Raid Hour featuring Kyurem (July 29), and the return of Kyurem and Mega Aggron in Five‑Star/Mega Raids; August 1 brings Gigantamax Rillaboom back for a Max Battle Day with a shiny appearance. The week also ties into the 10th Anniversary Ultra Unlock bonuses, GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe rewards, and ongoing GO Battle League Season 27 content as Forever Forward emphasizes Mega/Dynamax Pokémon and seasonal bonuses.

via Pokémon GO Hub|
#five-star-raids#forever-forward#gaming
August 2026 Pokémon GO Event Calendar: Shadow Raids, Gigantamax Debuts, and More
events1 month ago

August 2026 Pokémon GO Event Calendar: Shadow Raids, Gigantamax Debuts, and More

Pokémon GO’s August 2026 schedule features a packed lineup: Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle Day on Aug 1 (including shiny), Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers (Aug 4–10), Fire and Ice Hatch Day (Aug 8), Nickit Community Day (Aug 16) with exclusive Nickit evolution and shiny odds, Ultra Unlock: Water Festival (Aug 18–24), and a Super Mega Starmie Raid Day (Aug 22). Raid content includes rotating Five-Star Raids (Uxie, Groudon, Lunala, Regirock/Regice/Registeel) and Shadow Raids on weekends Aug 5–Sept 8, plus Mega Raids (Aggron, Blaziken, Garchomp, Swampert, Gyarados) across the month. Max Battles and Forever Forward bonuses continue, with Max Monday, Showcase Tuesday, Raid Hour, GO Battle Thursdays/Spotlight Hour, Friendship Friday, and Scenic Sunday expanding 중 daily discoveries and Power Spots. The article also notes Forever Forward season changes, Power Spot availability, and new GO Passes tied to ongoing events and updates.

via Pokémon GO Hub|
#august-2026#event-calendar#events
GO Fest 2026 Raid Make-Up: A Second Chance for Global Players
news1 month ago

GO Fest 2026 Raid Make-Up: A Second Chance for Global Players

Niantic is staging a Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Raid Make-Up Event on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM local time for Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and UTC+0 regions to compensate players affected by raid issues during GO Fest Global. The exact raid details are not yet revealed, but it’s expected to feature Pokémon highlighted at GO Fest Global, and Team GO Rocket will be reactivated in-game during the event.

via Pokémon GO Hub|
#go-fest-2026#makeup-event#news
GO Fest 2026 Global Part 2: Day 2 PvE Spawn Targets and Habitat Highlights
guides1 month ago

GO Fest 2026 Global Part 2: Day 2 PvE Spawn Targets and Habitat Highlights

Part 2 of the GO Fest 2026 Global PvE guide covers Day 2’s remaining habitats—Earthforged Domain (Ground/Steel/Normal), Verdant Anomaly (Grass with Frenzy Plant focus), and Twilight Battlefield (Dark/Fairy/Fighting). It flags high-value wild spawns for raid optimization (e.g., Gible, Drilbur, Rhyhorn in Earthforged; Beldum in Steel; Treecko, Bulbasaur, Tangela, Chespin, Grookey in Grass; Deino, Houndour, Ralts in Twilight; and related Mega options) and explains how each habitat strengthens raid rosters and Mega evolution planning. The piece emphasizes strategic grinding over the 3-hour windows, and invites readers to share which Day 2 habitat they’re most excited for.

via Pokémon GO Hub|
#go-fest-2026-global#guides#habitats