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Gigaton Hammer Makes Tinkaton a Steel Raid Star on April 2026 Community Day
pokemon-go21 hours ago

Gigaton Hammer Makes Tinkaton a Steel Raid Star on April 2026 Community Day

During the April 11, 2026 Pokémon GO Community Day, evolve Tinkatink into Tinkaton during the event or within four hours after to learn Gigaton Hammer, a 300-power charged move that dramatically improves its PvE DPS. Despite a modest base Attack (155) and CP cap of 2544, Gigaton Hammer elevates Tinkaton into a notable steel raid attacker and a strong pick for Party Play, though it’s still not the best Fairy attacker compared with others. The article suggests focusing on steel raids and XL candy farming (with potential future moves like Metal Claw) for best long-term value. This is a solid Community Day pick for players chasing shinies, Candies, and a unique hammer-wielding Steel attacker.

Blipbug Debuts and Shiny Sizzlipede Arrive in Bug Out 2026
technology25 days ago

Blipbug Debuts and Shiny Sizzlipede Arrive in Bug Out 2026

Pokémon GO's Bug Out 2026 event runs March 17–23 and introduces Blipbug family evolutions (Blipbug → Dottler → Orbeetle) along with the first-ever shiny Sizzlipede; expect boosted wild spawns for Sizzlipede, Caterpie, Dwebble, and Nymble, plus rotating Lure Module encounters featuring shiny Paras, Combee, and Cutiefly, plus One- and Three-Star raids featuring Blipbug, Pinsir, Kleavor, and Scizor; Field Research rewards and GO Pass Bug Out perks add multiple ways to earn rewards.

Grookey Lights Up Pokémon Go's January Community Day with Shinies and Frenzy Plant
technology2 months ago

Grookey Lights Up Pokémon Go's January Community Day with Shinies and Frenzy Plant

Pokémon Go's January Community Day runs 2–5 pm local and centers on Grookey, offering shiny Grookey and the chance for 100% IVs, along with bonuses like triple Stardust and double Catch Candy; evolve Thwackey into Rillaboom during the event (or within four hours after) to learn Frenzy Plant, with Razor Leaf as the fast move and Frenzy Plant as the preferred charged move for a strong Grass-type lineup.

Master Galarian Corsola for Pokémon GO's Max Out Finale
gaming1 year ago

Master Galarian Corsola for Pokémon GO's Max Out Finale

Galarian Corsola, a new addition to Pokémon GO, is proving to be a strong contender in PvP battles due to its high bulk and improved moveset. Unlike its Water/Rock predecessor, this mono-Ghost type Pokémon has few vulnerabilities and benefits from recent buffs to its moves. Although currently only available through eggs, making it challenging to obtain ideal IVs, Galarian Corsola's performance in the Great League is impressive, boasting a high win rate against many meta Pokémon. Its evolved form, Cursola, however, lacks the same PvP viability.

Pokemon GO Wild Area 2024: Research Tasks, Habitat Hours, and Path Choices
gaming1 year ago

Pokemon GO Wild Area 2024: Research Tasks, Habitat Hours, and Path Choices

The Pokémon GO Wild Area event, starting November 23, 2024, features a Special and Timed Research line focusing on Toxtricity and Pikachu variants. Players can choose between "Amp It Up" for Electric-type rewards or "Keep it Low Key" for Poison-type rewards. The event also introduces the Safari Ball for catching stronger Pokémon, with hourly restocks available.

Pokémon Go: The Game That Trained AI with Your Data
technology1 year ago

Pokémon Go: The Game That Trained AI with Your Data

Niantic, the creator of Pokémon Go, has revealed that the game has been used to collect vast amounts of geospatial data, training AI to understand and navigate 3D spaces. This data, gathered from millions of user-submitted photos, has been used to develop a "Large Geospatial Model" for augmented reality applications. While Niantic highlights positive uses, such as enhanced AR features, the potential for more concerning applications of this technology is also noted.

Pokémon GO: Wild Area Highlights and Evolution Tips for November
gaming1 year ago

Pokémon GO: Wild Area Highlights and Evolution Tips for November

This week in Pokémon GO marks the debut of Toxel in the "Into the Wild" event, alongside the global expansion of the Wild Area. Players can participate in the GO Battle League Season 20 and prepare for raids featuring Origin Forme Dialga, Palkia, and Mega Beedrill. The elusive Shiny Shadow Suicune will also be available in five-star Shadow Raids. Additionally, the Max Out Season offers special research, increased XP, and unique Pokémon encounters.

Pokémon TCG Pocket Weekend in London Highlights Rare Finds and Player Debates
events1 year ago

Pokémon TCG Pocket Weekend in London Highlights Rare Finds and Player Debates

The Outernet in London is hosting a special Pokémon-themed weekend from November 9 to 19, 2024, featuring activities related to Pokémon GO and the newly released Pokémon TCG Pocket. Visitors can enjoy additional PokéStops, timed research, and the chance to be featured on social media by sharing snapshots. The event also includes digital booster pack openings, interactive card animations, and various Pokémon-themed activities, including photo opportunities with Captain Pikachu and Nintendo Switch game demos.

"Analyzing Shadow Ho-Oh's Optimal Moveset in Pokemon Go: Worth Your Time?"
gaming2 years ago

"Analyzing Shadow Ho-Oh's Optimal Moveset in Pokemon Go: Worth Your Time?"

During a special weekend in January 2024, Shadow Ho-Oh will be featured in Pokemon Go Shadow Raids. The best moveset for Shadow Ho-Oh is Incinerate (Fast Move) and Brave Bird (Charged Move), with the option to replace Incinerate with Steel Wing. Despite its potential, Shadow Ho-Oh doesn't rank highly in PvP battles, being #125 in Ultra League, #477 in Great League, and #12 in Master League. The article provides a comprehensive list of moves Ho-Oh can learn and discusses its overall effectiveness in the game.

"Rural Pokemon Go Enthusiasts Criticize Niantic's Lack of Support"
gaming2 years ago

"Rural Pokemon Go Enthusiasts Criticize Niantic's Lack of Support"

Rural Pokemon Go players have expressed frustration with Niantic for not accommodating their needs, particularly when it comes to participating in Shadow Raids. Players in less populated areas struggle with game aspects like leveling up and completing tasks due to the location-based nature of the game. A Reddit post highlighted the difficulties of rural gameplay, sparking a discussion among players who feel neglected by the game's design. Despite the ability to request PokeStops and gyms, rural players still feel at a disadvantage.

"Pokemon Go Enthusiasts Share Their Strangest PokeStop Experiences"
gaming2 years ago

"Pokemon Go Enthusiasts Share Their Strangest PokeStop Experiences"

Pokemon Go players have been sharing their experiences with the game's weirdest and most controversial PokeStops, ranging from a Church of Scientology to a statue representing a "Triangle" of three naked people. These anecdotes highlight the diverse and sometimes bizarre real-world locations that have become part of the game's landscape, with some stops being avoided due to their contentious nature or oddity. The discussion was sparked by a player's question on a forum, leading to a variety of stories from the community.

"Mastering Therian Forme Raids in Pokemon GO: Tornadus and Thundurus Strategies"
gaming2 years ago

"Mastering Therian Forme Raids in Pokemon GO: Tornadus and Thundurus Strategies"

Therian Forme Tornadus returns to Pokemon Go for a limited time, and the best moveset for it is Gust (Fast Move) and Hurricane (Charged Move) due to the highest total DPS and STAB bonus. Despite its decent CP, making it eligible for Ultra and Master Leagues, it's not considered very effective in combat and can't be used as a Gym defender. It's recommended to catch Therian Forme Tornadus mainly for Pokedex completion.

"Pokémon Go Enthusiasts Demand Removal of Unpopular Feature"
gaming2 years ago

"Pokémon Go Enthusiasts Demand Removal of Unpopular Feature"

Pokemon Go players are expressing frustration over the game's 'Last Ball' reminder, a feature that warns players when they are about to use their last Poke Ball. The community's dissatisfaction was highlighted in a popular post on TheSilphRoad subreddit, where players discussed the added pressure and the desire for an option to disable the reminder. Despite the complaints, there is currently no way to turn off the feature, and fans are hoping for a future update from Niantic to address this quality-of-life issue.