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items: How to get Glimmet and evolve into Glimmora in Pokémon Go explained
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How to get Glimmet and evolve into Glimmora in Pokémon Go explained
type: item
date: 2026-01-28T17:07:40.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Just don't go into any caves.
encoded: Glimmet and its evolution, Glimmora, have arrived in Pokémon Go, and you can catch them for yourself. The Rock and Poison-types from Generation 9 join as part of the Into the Depths event, and offer a very interesting type combination for battles. So, if you're wondering how to catch a Glimmet and evolve it into Glimmora in Pokémon Go, here's what you need to know. How to get Glimmet in Pokémon Go explained There are four possible ways to catch a Glimmet in Pokémon Go. These are: Routes encounters Event Field Research (Explore 3km) Free Into the Depths Timed Research quest Paid Into the Depths Timed Research quest For the average player, the quickest way to get your hands on a Glimmora is a combination of exploring Routes and completing the free Into the Depths Timed Research quest. The quest is simple to complete, but will take you a fair amount of time to do. For that reason, we think that exploring routes on the side will give you a chance of getting one sooner, while still making progress towards the guaranteed one as a reward for completing the quest. Unfortunately, shiny variants of Glimmet and Glimmora are not yet available in the game, so if you were hoping to add to your collection, you're out of luck. View Green Video on the source website How to evolve Glimmet into Glimmora in Pokémon Go explained Thankfully, unlike many Pokémon these days, evolving Glimmet into Glimmora in Pokémon Go doesn't have any annoying prerequisites. To evolve your Glimmet, all you need to do is collect 50x Glimmet Candy, so make sure to use a Pinap Berry when catching one, and to set it as your Buddy. Catch enough of them, or spend enough time walking with one as your Buddy, and you'll have the Candy to evolve Glimmet in no time. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Pokémon Go Precious Pals: Full list of challenges and rewards
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date: 2026-01-21T15:04:43.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Get your pals together!
encoded: The Precious Pals event is here in Pokémon Go, and that means a lot of big changes! It's now easier to collect hearts and easier to evolve certain Buddy Pokémon, but perhaps most importantly, there are plenty of new challenges. These Precious Pals Collection Challenges provide you with some event-exclusive research tasks, and some very nifty rewards too. So, if you're curious what challenges are on offer, and what rewards you'll get for completing them, here's what you need to know. Pokémon Go Precious Pals: Full list of challenges and rewards There are currently two Precious Pals Collection Challenges, a few field research tasks to complete on the side, and a Timed Research available for players who purchase the Precious Pals event ticket. Here are all of the Precious Pals challenges and their rewards: In Knead of a Friend Collection Challenge The In Knead of a Friend Collection Challenge runs until 8pm local time on 25th January 2026, and requires you to collect two Pokémon: Fidough – Found in the wild, from research tasks (see down below), or seasonal research tasks (Evolve a Pokémon) Dachsbun – Obtained by evolving Fidough using 50 Fidough Candy Rewards: 5,000 XP 5,000 Stardust Fidough encounter Little Friends, Big Potential Collection Challenge The Little Friends, Big Potential Collection Challenge runs until 8pm local time on 25th January 2026, and requires you to collect four Pokémon: Magikarp – Found in the wild or from seasonal research tasks (Catch 7 Pokémon) Swablu – Found in the wild or from seasonal research tasks (Earn 7 hearts with your buddy) Wimpod – Found in the wild or from seasonal research tasks (Catch 7 Pokémon) Stufful – Found in the wild or from seasonal research tasks (Catch 7 Pokémon / Catch 7 different species of Pokémon) Rewards: 5,000 XP 5,000 Stardust Fidough encounter Precious Pals field research tasks There are three field research tasks as part of Precious Pals in Pokémon Go. These are: Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy – Reward…

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Pokémon Go Furfrou forms: Full list and how to change
type: item
date: 2026-01-20T15:03:18.000Z
creator: Ben Williams
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Games
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Including the very rare Heart Trim form.
encoded: Furfrou was added to Pokémon Go back in 2021, but the method to change the Poodle Pokémon into one of its alternative Trim forms can be a challenge for those who aren’t in the know. Each trim is only an aesthetic change with no effect on gameplay, but knowing the specifics around each form is essential if you’re a collector who wants to add these to your Pokedex. Here’s the full list of Furfrou forms in Pokémon Go, along with exactly how to change yours to a different trim. All Furfrou forms in Pokémon Go <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/furfrou-trim-forms-pokemon-go-71a2009.jpg" width="1620" height="1080" alt="All Trim forms in Furfrou can change to in Pokemon Go, from left to right: Natural Form, Matron Trim, Dandy Trim, Debutante Trim, Diamond Trim, Heart Trim, Kabuki Trim, Star Trim, La Reine Trim, Pharoah Trim, and Star Trim" title="furfrou-trim-forms-pokemon-go" /> Outside of its base 'Natural Form', there are currently nine Furfrou ‘trim’ forms available in Pokémon Go, but the majority of them are region-exclusive, meaning you’ll have to trade or travel to other countries to get them all; each Furfrou form and its availability are as follows: Dandy and Matron Trims — available worldwide Debutante Trim — available in Americas & Greenland Diamond Trim — available only in Europe (includes UK), Middle East & Africa Heart Trim — available during select Valentine’s Day events Kabuki Trim — available in Japan La Reine Trim — available in France Pharaoh Trim — available in Egypt Star Trim — available in Asia-Pacific region Whilst you can indeed seek a trade with a Pokemon Go player whose managed to get a Furfrou form in a different region, the Heart Trim is undoubtedly the most difficult, as it’s been only made available either during the 2022 Valentine’s Day event, or 2024’s Carnival of Love event, which took place between the 13th and 15th of February that year. Whether Heart Trim Furfrou will be available around Valentin…

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Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour January 2026 schedule
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date: 2026-01-20T14:07:09.000Z
creator: Ben Williams
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Every featured Pocket Monster and bonus event rewards
encoded: January 2026 has already seen a couple of new Spotlight Hour events in Pokémon Go, but a couple are still on the way — including today. As usual, for just one hour every Tuesday from 6PM to 7PM, Trainers will see a featured Pokémon spawn massively more than usual in Go, and get tons of extra XP, Stardust, and Candy as a bonus. These events are always worth taking part in just for the bonuses alone, but the specific Pokémon starring can make them even better. Throughout the rest of January 2026, here are all the Pokémon featured in both today's Spotlight Hour and the rest of the month. Every January 2026 Spotlight Hour in Pokémon Go The next Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour for 2026 is today, Tuesday, the 20th January 2026, and is featuring Hatenna — the Generation Eight Psychic-type — with the bonus of Double Transfer Candy. For the remainder of the month, the last Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour will be on 27th January for Foongus — the Generation Five Grass- and Poison-type — with the bonus of Double Catch Stardust. For those who've missed the event for the last couple of weeks, here's the full schedule of Pokémon Go Spotlight Hours for January 2026, also including each Pokémon's evolution and their Shiny availability: 6th January - Barboach Bonus - 2x Catch XP Can Barboach be Shiny in Pokémon Go? - Yes Barboach's evolution - Whiscash, 50 Candy required 13th January - Mareep Bonus - 2x Evolution XP Can Mareep be Shiny in Pokémon Go? - Yes Mareep's evolution - Flaafy with 25 Candy, then Ampharos with 100 Candy 20th January - Hatenna Bonus - 2 x Transfer Candy Can Hatenna be Shiny in Pokémon Go? - Yes Hatenna's evolution - Hattrem with 25 Candy, then Hatterene with 100 Candy 27th January - Foongus Bonus - 2x Stardust Candy Can Foongus be Shiny in Pokémon Go? - Yes Foongus' evolution - Amoonguss, 50 Candy required Do Spotlight Hours increase Shiny rates? While all of January's Spotlight Hour Pokémon like Hatenna and Foongus can be Shiny, the event doesn't increase the odds of a S…

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How to change Keldeo form in Pokémon Go explained
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date: 2026-01-20T11:44:27.000Z
creator: Ben Williams
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Unlock Keldeo's most powerful move.
encoded: Keldeo was finally given a free way to be earned in Pokémon Go by completing Step 1 of the Tales of Transformation Special Research quest, dropped in 2025, but the way to get its powerful Resolute Form is a bit more hidden. This isn’t the first evolution in the mobile Pokémon game where you need to know about a hidden secret; the ‘Names’ mechanic to get all the Eevee Evolutions in Pokémon Go took that mantle when it first came out in 2026. To power up the Colt Pokémon and unlock its mighty Secret Sword attack, though, you’ll need to make use of that Special Research again. Here’s exactly how to change Kelodo into its Resolute Form in Pokémon Go. How to change Keldeo from Ordinary Form to Resolute Form In Pokémon Go, you’ll be able to transform your Keldeo and change it into Resolute Form by spending 50 Keldeo Candy and 10,000 Stardust to select the ‘Change Form’ button in its summary page in your Pokémon storage. This means you’ll likely need to complete more steps in the Tales of Transformation Special Research quest to get more Keldeo Candy. When originally obtaining Keldo as Tales of Transformation dropped, its Resolute Form wasn’t available at the time – not being added until November 2025 as part the Final Justice event, which also marked Shiny Keldeo making its Pokémon Go debut. Technically, you don’t need to complete more of Tales of Transformation to get enough Keldeo Candy to unlock Resolute Form, but it definitely makes the process incredibly quicker. If you used a Pinap Berry when catching Keldeo in Pokémon Go (these berries double Catch Candy), you should have the 50 Candy needed to unlock Resolute Form after completing Tales of Transformation’s Step 4 out of 8 — as you’ll receive large amounts as rewards for completing each step. View Green Video on the source website By comparison, the only way to get more Keldo Candy is by converting Rare Candies or by assigning Keldeo as your Buddy, earning you an extra Keldeo Candy every 20KM. Rather than walk an ex…

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LEGO Pokémon Scavenger Hunt codes: Full list, prizes and how to use them
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date: 2026-01-19T15:15:27.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Gotta build 'em all!
encoded: To celebrate the launch of the first LEGO Pokémon sets, the two franchises have put together an online treasure hunt. You'll be able to collect treasure hunt codes to unlock some unique digital items, and more importantly, to be in with a chance of winning a massive prize. The codes are appearing in all sorts of places – from LEGO.com and LEGO social media to Pokémon Go, Pokémon.com and even from select YouTubers. Check out the Pokémon range at LEGO So, what LEGO Pokémon codes do we have so far? You can read on for the full list. LEGO Pokémon treasure hunt codes: Full list and how to use them Here is a list of all the LEGO Pokémon treasure hunt codes we know about thus far: IT'SSUP3REFFECTIVE! – Gold Pikachu FURFRI3ND – Silver Eevee PIK4EXPR3SS – Diamon Pikachu At the moment, that's all the codes that have been discovered so far. More codes will be released over the next few weeks, so we'll be sure to keep updating our list as and when more come to light. As for how to use them… How to redeem LEGO Pokémon treasure hunt codes You can redeem your LEGO Pokémon treasure hunt codes by heading to the official treasure hunt page on LEGO.com. First, make sure you've got a LEGO Insiders account, and that you're logged in – if you haven't got one already, it's a simple process to sign up. Once you're logged in, scroll down on the page until you find a text box where you can input your codes – type or paste your chosen code into the box and hit enter. That's all there is to it. And if you haven't ordered your sets yet, check out the links below! Pre-order Pikachu and Poké Ball at LEGO Pre-order Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise at LEGO Pre-order Eevee at LEGO LEGO Pokémon treasure hunt prizes Each individual code comes with its own guaranteed prize. These are mostly just digital Pokémon cards, but there are more lucrative prizes on offer. The Grand Prize is a trip to the Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco for you and four guests, with all flights and accommodation pa…

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How to beat Giovanni in Pokémon Go: January 2026 counters
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date: 2026-01-12T11:25:51.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Giovanni's Tornadus is taking Pokémon Go by storm.
encoded: With the arrival of January 2026 comes a line-up check for Team Rocket boss Giovanni and the best counters in Pokémon Go to defeat his team with. Just like with his Pokémon Go appearances in the past, the only way to battle Giovanni is by completing a Team GO Rocket Special Research mission – which differs as time goes on. During the mission, you'll be able to assemble a Super Rocket Radar by defeating Grunts and the other leaders; Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra; to track down Giovanni's hiding place and take him on. Giovanni's team has been the same since November 2025, but it is still an ongoing challenge for both regular and returning players. For his latest team, here's the best types of counters you and other Pokémon Go players will need to keep in mind. How to beat Giovanni in Pokémon Go: January 2026 counters To beat Giovanni and his January 2026 line-up of Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon Go, you'll need to fill your party with the following counters: Bring a Fighting-type to counter Persian Bring an Ice-type to counter Rhyperior and Nidoking – or a Fighting-type to counter Kangaskhan and Rhyperior Bring an Electric-, Ice-, or Rock-type to counter Tornadus Below are the Pokémon you can expect to see in each round. This time, only round two has an element of mystery to it. First round: Persian (Normal-type) Weakness: Counter with Fighting-type attacks Second round: Kangaskhan (Normal-type) Weakness: Counter with Fighting-type attacks Rhyperior (Ground- and Rock-type) Weakness: Counter with Grass-, Water-, Fighting-, Ground-, Steel-, and Ice-type attacks Nidoking (Poison- and Ground-type) Weakness: Counter with Water-, Ice-, Psychic-, and Ground-type attacks Third round: Shadow Torndaus (Flying-type) Weakness: Counter with Rock-, Ice-, and Electric-type attacks It’s worth noting that if Giovanni defeats you once, you can demand a rematch at the same location. So, if he ends up using a second Pokémon you weren't prepared for (like facing Shadow Kangaskhan without a Fighting-…

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Pokémon Go Fest 2026: Dates, locations and what to expect
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date: 2025-12-11T17:21:31.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon Go
description: This year's events take place across Tokyo, Chicago, and Copenhagen
encoded: Pokémon Go Fest is back for 2026 and will return with three events across three different cities this Summer, as well as a global event later in the year once again. Niantic has lifted the lid on some of the first details about the events, including the dates and cities so you can start booking your flights and tickets. Here is what we know about Pokémon Go Fest 2026 right now, as announed on the official Pokémon Go website. Pokémon Go Fest 2026 Dates Pokémon Go Fest 2026 will take place between Friday, 29th May, 2026 and Sunday 14th June, 2026. This period will take the event across three different cities each week, with unique ticketed citywide gameplay in each location as the festival rotates between the three cities. This is about the same time the event takes place every year. Pokémon Go Fest 2026 Cities Pokémon Go Fest 2026 will take place across three different cities: Tokyo - Bay Area (Friday, May 29 – Monday, June 1, 2026, ticketed citywide gameplay from Monday, May 25, 2026) Chicago - Grant Park (Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 7, 2026, ticketed citywide gameplay from Thursday, June 4, 2026) Copenhagen - Fælledparken (Friday, June 12 – Sunday, June 14, 2026, ticketed citywide gameplay from Thursday June 11, 2026) On top of these events, Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global will also return with more details to be shared in March and the Spring about all four events. Pokémon Go Fest 2026 What To Expect Pokémon Go Fest 2026 will introduce new research quest and event specific Pokémon spawns in each of these cities, as we have seen in previous years. On top of that, regional Pokémon will appear in other regions across the world to give players a chance to catch some of the rarer creatures. There will also be some unique raids that take place during the events, alongside shiny Pokémon spawns. Finally, you can expect some new content updates and announcement for the game. As mentioned, we will know more in 2026 in the Spring and will keep this article updated over time. …

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Pokémon Go finally adds a feature that fans have wanted for years
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date: 2025-12-09T16:38:02.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Tell your friends!
encoded: The ever-popular mobile game Pokémon Go is finally adding a feature that fans have wanted for years, we’re very happy to confirm. Ever since the game launched, way back in 2016, Pokémon Go has been regularly updated with new content and seasonal goodies. But this new feature has been a long time coming, to say the least. With next year marking the 10th anniversary of the original Pokémon Go summer (believe it or not), now is the perfect time for developers Niantic to get their ducks in a row. After all, there’s bound to be renewed interest from the mainstream next year. So, what’s the new feature being added? It is… remote trades! Yep, that’s right. With this new update, players will finally be able to trade Pokémon with one another without having to be in the same place at the same time. Fans have wanted this feature for years, and it will certainly come in very handy when it comes to filling in your Pokédex, particularly when some creatures need to be traded to evolve. So, how will this new feature work? It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Niantic is going to make you work for those remote trades! First of all, you will need to reach ‘Forever Friends’ status with the person you want to remote trade with. This new level of friendship is one step higher than ‘Best Friends’, the previous highest level, and we’re sure that you’ll need to send a lot of gifts back and forth before you become Forever Friends. View Green Video on the source website Once you become Forever Friends, you’ll be able to complete your first remote trade with one another! It’s worth noting that you’ll need to earn more friendship points — by continuing to interact through battles, trades and gifts — if you want to earn additional remote trades with the same person. There are also some terms and conditions to bear in mind with your Forever Friend remote trades. You’ll have to use “A special Remote Trade tag” to mark the Pokémon that you’re willing to trade. When you initiate the trade, you can p…

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Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events 2025: Confirmed dates and what to expect
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date: 2025-12-02T17:23:46.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Pokémon Ho-ho-ho
encoded: With the year winding down to a close, you might naturally want to slip into hibernation mode, but we’re afraid to say that it’s all systems Go, as there is going to be plenty to keep you busy as part of Pokémon Go Winter Holiday Events for 2025. We’ve got all the confirmed dates of all the events and what to expect so that you don’t miss a beat of Pokémon Go holiday goodness. That is, of course, you aren’t too preoccupied playing through the Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC when it drops this December, which adds new Pokémon to the Legends Z-A Pokédex, including fearsome Mega Evolutions. Better polish up the ol’ Master Ball! It might just then be enough to tide us over until Pokémon Pokopia, if you have a Switch 2, that is, as playing Pokopia on a Switch 1 is a bit complicated… So much Pokémon, so little time! With that said, let’s get straight to it and see what awaits in the upcoming Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events. When are the Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events for 2025? There are two Winter Holiday Events taking place in December 2025 in Pokémon Go, and these are: Winter Holiday Part 1 – Thursday 18th December to Wednesday 24th December Winter Holiday Part 2 – Wednesday 24th December to Monday 29th December Around these dates are other experiences which can be found below: Journey to Paldea – Tuesday 2nd to Tuesday 9th December December Community Day – Saturday 6th to Sunday 7th December Well Armed – Thursday 11th to Tuesday 16th December Max Battle Day – Sunday 14th December Research Day – Saturday 20th December Winter Weekend – Saturday 27th to Sunday 28th December New Year's 2026 – Thursday 31st December to Sunday 4th January What to expect from the Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events Typically, Holiday Events feature a whole range of activities for Trainers to get up to. Last year, which was also split into two parts, we got: 2x Catch XP Themed Pokémon spawns increased Themed Pokémon in Raid Battles Themed Field Research Timed Research available Collection Challenge av…

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Pokémon Go Halloween event: Start date and what to expect
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date: 2025-10-14T10:39:18.000Z
creator: Lloyd Coombes
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Scares come in two parts.
encoded: Ready for a spooky version of Pokémon Go? It is the season, after all! And players have come to expect it. Pokémon Go is celebrating its 10th Halloween event this month, and in the name of all things spooky, the long-running critter-catching mobile title has not one, but two celebrations planned. Here’s everything to expect from each part, including the featured Pokémon, Raid bosses, and more. When is Pokémon Go’s Halloween event? Niantic has confirmed that the Pokémon Go Halloween event will begin on 21st October. As mentioned above, the Halloween event is split into two parts this year, with the first running from 10am on 21st October through until 27th October. Part 2 arrives at 10am on 27th October and runs through Halloween itself until 2nd November at 8pm local time. View Green Video on the source website Everything included in Pokémon Go’s Halloween event Part 1 Part 1 introduces Poltchageist and Sinistcha as the new Pokémon included, while Sinistea and Polteageist will get shiny variants. Raid bosses include Galarian Yamask, Sinister, and Polchageist, as well as Alolan Marowak, Hisuian Typhlosion and Hisuian Samurott. Team Rocket’s Shadow ‘mon include Yamask and Phantump, while there are new stickers and avatar items, too. Part 2 We’ll be honest, Part 2 sounds much more exciting. Teddiursa, Ursaring, Ursaluna, Noibat and Noivern have Halloween outfits, and all can be found in shiny variants. Raid bosses included Halloween Mischief versions of Pikachu, Drifblim and Piplup, as well as Trick & Treats Gengar, Sinistea (with a chance of a shiny one to appear) and Poltchageist. Players will also find themed Pokémon in 7km eggs, and you’ll get an increased chance of snagging Rare Candy and Rare Candy XL for catching costumed Pokémon on October 31 with Nice throws or better. The GO Pass for Halloween 2025 has the following rewards for reaching milestones, too: Tier 1 2× Catch Candy GO Pass Deluxe: 3× Catch Candy Tier 2 Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up t…

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Pokémon Concierge event in Pokémon Go: Dates, times and what to expect
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date: 2025-09-09T14:18:47.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Time to check in?
encoded: Pokémon Concierge is getting a special event in Pokémon Go, and we've rounded up all the key details on the dates, times and what's included for you. If you haven't had the pleasure to watch it, Pokémon Concierge is a delightful little animated series on Netflix. It has recently released its second season on the streaming service, and is well worth a watch. As ever, Pokémon goings-on in the real world means there will be Pokémon Go content to match. Keep on reading and we'll run through everything you need to know. When is the Pokémon Concierge event in Pokémon Go? UK dates and end time The Pokémon Concierge event in Pokémon Go started at 10am on Tuesday 9th September here in the UK (and everywhere else). The event will end at 8pm on Sunday 14th September, meaning that you have until the end of this week to make the most of what's in store. That's not a huge amount of time, so let's quickly get to the key details. What's included in the Pokémon Concierge event in Pokémon Go? Over on the official Pokémon Go website, Niantic has revealed a whole load of fun content for the Pokémon Concierge event in Pokémon Go. Below is a rundown of what you should expect. Pokémon debut Psyduck with a swim ring (can be shiny!) Wild encounters Psyduck with a swim ring (can be shiny!) Sealeo Shinx (can be shiny!) Raids One-Star Pikachu (can she shiny!) One-Star Magikarp (can she shiny!) One-Star Shinx (can she shiny!) Three-Star Arcanine Three-Star Dragonite Three-Star Luxray Timed Research "Timed Research focused on catching Pokémon and taking snapshots of wild Pokémon will be available throughout the event," the website states. "Complete tasks to earn Stardust, encounters with event-themed Pokémon, and more," it continues. Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday 14th September at 8pm local time. Avatar goodies Meanwhile, in the in-game shop, there is a free new shirt! It's …

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Pokémon Go Wild Area 2025: Start date and what to expect
type: item
date: 2025-08-29T11:48:59.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Born to be Wild.
encoded: The Pokémon Go Wild Area 2025 event has now been confirmed – time to start getting excited. The global event will run across two days and gives players the chance to catch the brand-new evolutionary line making its debut in the game – along with its shiny variant – plus more exciting new content! So, if you're excited for this year's Pokémon Go Wild Area, read on for the start date and what's coming in 2025. When is the Pokémon Go Wild Area 2025 start date? The Pokémon Go Wild Area 2025 event begins on Saturday 15th November 2025. The event runs on both 15th and 16th November, beginning at 10am and ending at 6pm local time. Players will be able to access the event by purchasing a ticket either from the in-game shop or from the web store. Purchasing your ticket from the web store will get you some additional bonuses too: 1x Flower Crown 10x Max Revive 10x Rare Candy 3x Premium Battle Pass 1x Egg Incubator +144 Reward Points What to expect from Pokémon Go Wild Area 2025 The highlight of this year's event is the introduction of the following: Impidimp, Morgrem and Grimmsnarl. They'll all be available to catch on your ticketed day, as well as hatching from 5km Eggs . You'll also be able to obtain their shiny variants, so you'll want to make sure you're catching as many as you can during the event. But they're far from the only big thing coming this year – keep reading for the full details! Shadow Darkrai and Shadow Cresselia During this year's event, Shadow Darkrai and Shadow Cresselia will be made available during Shadow Raids. You'll be able to earn the chance to catch them by defeating Team GO Rocket members at Gym's they've taken over. There's even a chance for both of them to be shiny, so it's certainly worth taking a few on when you see them! New shiny Pokémon As well as the introduction of shiny Impidimp, there are some other new shinies being introduced into the game. Hatterene fans will be delighted to learn that Hatenna, Hattrem and Hatterene are all getting t…

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Pokémon Go Level 80: Changeover date and new requirements explained
type: item
date: 2025-08-27T10:45:25.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: What are the deets?
encoded: The introduction of the new Pokémon Go Level 80 cap is set to bring huge changes to the ever-popular mobile game. At the moment, the level cap sits at 50, meaning players will now be able to progress 30 levels above that – a pretty massive jump for long-term fans. So, what do you need to know about this major update? We'll tell you all about the changeover date, new requirements and more. Pokémon Go Level 80 start date The level cap in Pokémon Go will be raised to 80 on Wednesday 15th October 2025. This means that players who reached the Level 50 cap already will finally have a new milestone to grind towards. It should be noted that players who hit the Level 50 cap a while ago will likely jump multiple levels upon the cap being lifted, as their total XP will contribute to their new level. Pokémon Go Level 80 details There are plenty of changes coming alongside the Level 80 cap, so here's a quick overview of what you need to know: Level cap increasing from 50 to 80 Levelling curve rebalancing to make it faster to earn levels New Level-Up Research tasks added for Levels 71-80 Level-Up Research tasks removed for Levels 41-50 Higher chance to become Lucky Friends from Level 70 onwards New level-up rewards added from Level 25 onwards XP requirements for certain levels adjusted More to be announced While the Trainer Level Cap is increasing to 80, the Pokémon Level cap is staying at 50 for the moment, with nothing changing with regards to CP or CPM. If you haven't reached Level 50 yet and are worried about the XP requirements changing, the developers have confirmed that nobody will lose any levels. How much XP do I need to reach Level 80 in Pokémon Go? At the time of writing, Pokémon Go hasn't announced how much XP you'll need to reach Level 80, but it's safe to assume that it's going to be a lot. Players who have already reached Level 50 will potentially automatically gain several levels depending on how much total XP they've accrued. That being said, even if you've alrea…

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UK Pokémon Masters explain how to be the very best, like no one ever was
type: item
date: 2025-08-26T14:46:36.000Z
creator: Ben Williams
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: UK players share secrets from Anaheim.
encoded: Anaheim’s Pokémon World Championships dazzled fans with its spectacle of fun matches, stunning attractions, roaring crowds, and nail-biting finals, but it wasn’t just the winners standing tall. As well as previewing Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Radio Times Gaming spoke to three key voices from the UK about their Pokémon VGC careers, and the hard-earned insights they've gained along the way. Masters competitors Tom Winter from London and Dyl Yeomans from Cardiff, as well as Niall Crallan (a Professor from York) shared the lessons they've learned about Pokémon's elite level. We spent the whole of Pokémon Worlds 2025 being amazed at how jaw-dropping this annual global event has become. Together, these three’s stories paint a picture of what it really takes to play and thrive at this level, as well as offer advice on how you can do the same. Life on the biggest stage Competing at Pokémon Worlds isn’t just about knowing the metagame; it’s about preparing for an atmosphere unlike anything else in gaming. Winter, who placed just outside the Top 50 with a 6-4 finish, admitted the nerves are part of the experience. “Well, it’s the hardest tournament of the year. Obviously, it’s the World Championship. So you always feel pretty nervous, because you want to do as well as you can. But I don’t know, I tried to come in not setting any expectations or goals on myself, so I was stressed and nervous, but probably not as much as last year, which was my first Worlds”. For Yeomans, competing for the first time and finishing with a 5-3 record in their debut meant walking in without a blueprint. “It was my first time playing Worlds. I had no idea what to expect. So, with nothing to base it off, I don’t think I was stressed or nervous or anything, but I didn’t feel too excited either. Just like, whatever happens, I guess.” Both emphasised that preparation for Worlds goes far beyond what’s needed at locals or even regionals. “The volume of it is just so much more to do, because…there’s like, one …

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Pokémon Worlds 2025 was one of the best events ever for fans, and it's only going to get bigger
type: item
date: 2025-08-23T13:00:49.000Z
creator: Ben Williams
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: There are hopes attendance will double in the next five years.
encoded: While competitive Pokémon for both the TCG and video games has been around for what feels like as long as the franchise itself, the annual global celebration seems to top itself every year in terms of being the pinnacle of competitive play. In tandem, though, it’s also been a regular reminder as to not only why it’s the go-to time for Pokémon fans to come together, but it’s getting bigger and better every year, too. For Worlds 2025, in particular, Radio Times was invited out with a load of other outlets and content creators to see just how Anaheim’s version marks a major turning point for Pokémon’s competitive scene, as one of the most ambitious gaming events out there becomes a must. What is Pokémon Worlds? For the uninitiated, Pokémon Worlds is the annual summit where the year’s top players across multiple formats from the regional levels - Video Game Championships (VGC — Scarlet & Violet, in this case), the Trading Card Game (TCG), Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE - compete for world titles. Among those formats, there are also three brackets each: Junior for up to 12 years old before the start of the tournament season, Senior for 13-16, and Masters for 17+. Then, along with a pretty Pikachu trophy and unique card if you take fourth place or higher, there's a cash prize of up to $50,000 up for grabs as well. Yet, it is also much more than a competition. The event functions as a hybrid of festival, convention, and global reunion, offering opportunities for casual fans and seasoned competitors alike to immerse themselves in every facet of the Pokémon universe. At the Anaheim Convention Center, for example, Worlds 2025 transformed the venue into a living showcase of the brand. Beyond the competition halls and incredible opening ceremony featuring performances from musicians like NateWantsToBattle, there were side event tournaments that both fans and Worlds dropouts can take part in. There were also Play Lab sessions to teach newcomers how to play the card game and Scarl…

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Best Pokémon Go Arlo Counters: How to defeat Scizor, Muk and more
type: item
date: 2025-08-18T16:06:29.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Can you take Arlo down?
encoded: If you're after Giovanni but Pokémon Go's Arlo is in your way, you've come to the right place. One of Team Go Rocket's Leaders, Arlo is no slouch, and his current team can deal some serious damage if you aren't careful. So, if you're looking for some help on countering Arlo's current team in Pokémon Go, we've got a full list of counters for you to take a look at so you can be on your way to the Rocket boss in no time. Best Arlo counters for Pokémon Go August 2025 While we know which Pokémon Arlo will start with, rounds two and three can feature different ones. Additionally, while we know the options, there is no way of knowing which one you will go up against. So, we have covered all variations of the Arlo battle here, so you stand the best chance of emerging victorious. Here is what you will need to know about what you will be up against. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website First round Shadow Chikorita (Grass-type) Weakness: Counter with Fire, Flying, Poison and Ice-type attacks Second round Shadow Slowbro (Water and Psychic-type) Weakness: Counter with Electric, Grass, Dark and Ghost-type attacks Shadow Crobat (Poison and Flying-type) Weakness: Counter with Electric, Rock, Ice and Psychic-type attacks Shadow Steelix (Steel and Ground-type) Weakness: Counter with Fire, Water, Fighting and Ground-type attacks Third round Shadow Scizor (Bug and Steel-type) Weakness: Counter with Fire-type attacks Shadow Alakazam (Psychic-type) Weakness: Counter with Dark and Ghost-type attacks Alolan Shadow Muk (Poison and Ground-type) Weakness: Counter with Ground-type attacks For this battle, we recommend having at least one Fire-type Pokémon to cover both Chikorita in round one and Scizor in round three – Mega Charizard Y, Blaziken, Heatran and Reshiram are all great options. A Tyranitar with Dark-type coverage is an excellent choice too, as this will cover Crobat 's Flying-type and Alakazam's Psychic-type. Alternatively, a strong Electric-type can be used to cover both …

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Pokémon Go Max Finale: How to get Eternatus explained
type: item
date: 2025-08-18T14:16:02.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: It's gonna be big.
encoded: Pokémon Go Fest 2025 is coming to an end, and the Pokémon Go Max Finale will be rounding out the celebrations with a bang. Eternamax Eternatus, the imposing Legendary of Generation 8's Sword and Shield, will be available to fight in Max Battles for a short period. If you're hoping to get Eternatus for yourself this weekend as part of the Pokémon Go Max Finale 2025, here's a guide to tell you everything you need to know. When is the Pokémon Go Max Finale event? This year's Pokémon Go Max Finale event is scheduled to take place from 10am on 23rd August 2025 until 6pm on 24th August 2025. Both timings are local time. During this time, a whole host of new Raids, Max Battles and more will become available – more on all of that down below. View Green Video on the source website The main event of this year's Max Finale is undoubtedly Eternamax Eternatus, which you'll be able to battle in what the developers are dubbing the most challenging Max Battle they've ever created. How to get Eternatus in the Pokémon Go Max Finale To get Eternatus in Pokémon Go, you'll first need to reach Tier 60 on the free track of the Go Pass: Max Finale. Hitting this level will unlock you a free battle against Eternatus. Bear in mind that you must reach this tier by 9pm local time on 24th August, otherwise you won't be able to gain any more points to level up the Go Pass. Unfortunately, if you were hoping to capture Eternamax Eternatus from the upcoming Max Battles this weekend, the Legendary Pokémon will not be available to capture. Defeating Eternamax Eternatus will grant you Eternatus Candy and Eternatus Candy XL, which you can then use to power up the Eternatus you hopefully caught earlier on in the event. What else is in the Pokémon Go Max Finale event? In a word: lots. Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Sword Zamazenta will both be returning to Raids during the event. It's going to be a big time for Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon, too, with every single one rejoining the game. That means: La…

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How to get Lugia in Pokémon Go: Raid Battle dates and weaknesses
type: item
date: 2025-08-05T08:49:42.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Here's how to get the Legendary Gen 2 Pokémon.
encoded: It's been nearly a year, but Lugia is finally back in Pokémon Go, so if you missed out on the Gen 2 Legendary last year, you're in with another shot. Lugia will be back in 5-Star Raids for a full week, so you'll have plenty of opportunity to catch one, but you will, of course, need to battle it first. Luckily for you, we've put together a handy guide to the Flying and Psychic-type's weaknesses, as well as the best counters that you should be using to take it down. So, to find out how to get Lugia in Pokémon Go, info on its Raid Battle dates and Raid Hours, and its counters, read on! How to get Lugia in Pokémon Go To get Lugia in Pokémon Go, you need to defeat one in a 5-Star Raid Battle to earn your chance to catch the Generation 2 Legendary Pokémon. Unfortunately, these 5-Star Raid Battles starring Lugia don’t come along too often. Fortunately, though, there’s one happening this very weekend (as of writing, sorry anyone who catches this page later on)! Reckon you're a Pokémon master? Pit your wits against our Pokémon quiz below! View Riddle on the source website Lugia Raid Battle dates in Pokémon Go Shadow Lugia will appear in 5-Star Raid Battles between 4th August 2025 and 11th August 2025. As well as this, Lugia will feature in its own Raid Hour between 6pm and 7pm local time on 6th August 2025, so this is the best time to catch one. At long last, we know when we can battle against Lugia in a raid and have our chance of adding the Legendary Psychic and Flying-type Pokémon to our Pokédex once again. Now you know when the Lugia Raid Battle dates are in Pokémon Go, you need to know how to beat Lugia and the best counters against its weaknesses. More on all of that below. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Lugia weaknesses in Pokémon Go Lugia is a Psychic and Flying-type Pokémon, which means it is weak against Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, and Rock-type attacks. Even with Pokémon knowing good moves of the types above, defeating Lugia in a 5-Star Raid Battle …

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Virizion in Pokémon Go: Weakness, counters and Raid Battle dates
type: item
date: 2025-07-29T10:20:28.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Iron Lion Virizion.
encoded: One of the many legendary Pokémon from the Unova region, Virizion is a powerful addition to any team in Pokémon Go. And with the Grass and Fighting-type now in Raids, you'll want to know how to take it down so you can get one of your own. So, to help you to that end, we've put together a quick explainer on Virizion's weaknesses, the best counters to use, and the dates you'll be able to catch it. When is Virizion available in Pokémon Go Raid Battles? Virizion is obtainable in Raid Battles from 10am on 28th July 2025 until 10am on 4th August. Timings are always in local time. For the best chance of catching yourself a Virizion, there will be a Virizion Raid Hour between 6pm and 7pm local time on 30th July. As with any Raid, you'll have to battle and defeat Virizion before you have the chance to catch it, so read on for our guide on how best to do it! Pokémon Go Virizion Raid Battle guide Virizion is capable of dealing decent damage if you're not careful, but thanks to its typing, you should be able to very easily take it down if you have the right Pokémon on hand – here's what you need to know. Pokémon Go Virizion Raid Battle weaknesses Thanks to its dual Grass and Fighting typing, Virizion has a number of weaknesses, but the only one you need to concern yourself is the Flying-type. Virizion is 4x weak to Flying-type attacks, meaning this is the only type you should be using in your battles against it. If you don't have any Pokémon at all with strong Flying-type moves, then you can get away with Fire, Psychic, Fairy, Ice and Poison-type moves too, but this is not recommended. View Green Video on the source website Pokémon Go Virizion Raid Battle counters The best Pokémon to counter Virizion in Raid Battles is Rayquaza – ideally Mega Rayquaza – with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent. This will ensure you're doing the highest possible damage, while also maintaining a resistance to Virizion's Fighting-type attacks. Alternatives to Rayquaza are Shadow Staraptor, Shadow Moltres,…

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Pokémon Go Steel and Scales explained: Research tasks and Collection Challenges
type: item
date: 2025-07-23T11:08:38.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Get an edge.
encoded: Following the recent Pokémon Go Fest, the second Unlock Event is here at last, with Pokémon Go Steel and Scales. Debuting one of Generation VI's most popular Pokémon, Honedge, it's certainly one that you won't want to miss out on. So, if you're eager to eventually get your hands on the powerful Aegislash, here's what you need to know about the new event. Pokémon Go Steel and Scales explained The Pokémon Go Steel and Scales event runs from 22nd to 27th July 2025. As well as introducing the Ghost and Steel-type Honedge, players will have a higher chance throughout the event to find shiny Bagon, Beldum and Unown U, with shiny Rookidee also available for the first time. Perhaps most excitingly, players will also get quadruple XP and Stardust for catching Pokémon! Pokémon Go Steel and Scales Field Research tasks During the event, spinning a PokéStop may give you one of the following tasks: Catch five Pokémon (1000 XP or 500 Stardust) Catch 10 Pokémon (Bagon or Beldum encounter) Catch 20 Pokémon (Bronzor or Gible encounter) Win a Raid (Goomy, Jangmo-o or Frigibax encounter) Pokémon Go Steel and Scales Collection Challenges There are a few different Colletion Challenges to complete in this event, with similar rewards for each of them: Rookidee Collection Challenge (2000 XP, 1500 Stardust, Rookidee encounter) Catch a Rookidee Evolve a Rookidee into Corvisquire Evolve a Corvisquire into Corviknight Dratini Collection Challenge (2000 XP, 1500 Stardust, Dratini encounter) Catch a Dratini Evolve a Dratini into Dragonair Evolve a Dragonair into Dragonite Beldum Collection Challenge (2000 XP, 1500 Stardust, Beldum encounter) Catch a Beldum Evolve a Beldum into Metang Evolve a Metang into Metagross Bagon Collection Challenge (2000 XP, 1500 Stardust, Bagon encounter) Catch a Bagon Evolve a Bagon into Shelgon Evolve a Shelgon into Salamence Pokémon Go Steel and Scales boosted spawns During the Steel and Scales event, the following Pokémon will spawn more frequently: Magnemite Dratin…

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How to get all Eevee evolutions in Pokémon Go: Names explained
type: item
date: 2025-07-10T08:50:56.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Gaming Video Guides
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Here's how to get the Eeveelutions - all eight of them...
encoded: You know what they say, 'Gotta catch 'em all,' and keeping in with Pokémon tradition, we have how to get all Eevee evolutions in Pokémon Go and the names needed explained. If you would rather be shown what to do to get the Eeveelutions rather than read through our guide, we have a handy video above for your viewing pleasure. A word of warning, though, getting all eight Eevee evolutions in Pokémon Go requires quite the time investment, but our help should speed things up. It'll be well worth it, too, as Eevee and its Eeveevolutions are some of the most beloved Pokémon of all since the first three variants were introduced to the world back in Pokémon Red and Blue for the original Game Boy in 1996, the first games in the long-running series. But as the different Eeveelutions are all different Pokémon types, we'll need different items for each. And with so much to get through, let's not dilly-dally! What does Eevee evolve into in Pokémon Go? When Pokémon was first released, Eevee only had three evolutions: Vaporeon, Jolteon and Flareon were one of the original 151 Pokémon that debuted in Pokémon Red and Blue in 1996. However, as the years have gone by and more games have come out, more evolutions for the popular Eevee have been released, bringing the grand total of possible evolutions up to eight(!) – more than any other Pokémon. Each Eevee evolution is a different type, so choose carefully: Vaporeon (Water-type) Jolteon (Electric-type) Flareon (Fire-type) Umbreon (Dark-type) Espeon (Psychic-type) Leafeon (Grass-type) Glaceon (Ice-type) Sylveon (Fairy-type) Reckon you're a Pokémon master? Pit your wits against our Pokémon quiz below! View Riddle on the source website How to evolve Eevee into Vaporeon, Jolteon and Flareon Evolving Eevee in the main Pokémon games requires special items, moves and friendship levels – however, in Pokémon Go Eevee can be evolved by feeding it 25 Eevee candy. You can get Eevee candy from catching Eevees, walking with one as a buddy Pokémon an…

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Solgaleo in Pokémon Go: Raid Battle dates, times, weakness and counters
type: item
date: 2025-07-08T16:16:47.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Sun, sun, sun.
encoded: Pokémon Sun's iconic legendary Solgaleo is making its way to raids in Pokémon Go, so you'll want to get your hands on it while you can. The dual Psychic and Steel-type Pokémon isn't great when it comes to taking on Gyms, but it can put in a shift in PvP battles, so it's worth having the option to use it. We'll take you through what you need to know, including when Solgaleo is available in Raids, what its weaknesses are, and how best to counter it. When is Solgaleo available in Pokémon Go Raid Battles? Solgaleo is obtainable in Pokémon Go Raids from Tuesday 8th July 2025 until Monday 14th July 2025 at 10am local time. To give yourself the best chance of catching a Solgaleo, there will be a Solgaleo Raid Hour on 9th July between 6pm and 7pm local time. You will, of course, have to defeat it in a battle before you can catch it, so be sure to check out battle guide down below! Pokémon Go Solgaleo Raid Battle guide Solgaleo is no slouch in Pokémon Go, and is very bulky, as you would expect from a Steel-type. As such, you'll want to make sure you're capitalising on its weaknesses to take it down as quickly as possible. Pokémon Go Solgaleo Raid Battle weaknesses Solgaleo is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost and Dark-type attacks, so you want to prioritise Pokémon with strong moves of these types. This means you should be using moves like Blast Burn, Shadow Ball and Earth Power to make sure you're dealing plenty of damage, and if you have a legendary Pokémon like Primal Groudon, then moves like Precipice Blades will be even better. On the defensive side of things, should avoid Pokémon that are weak to Psychic or Grass-type attacks to prevent its Zen Headbutt and Solarbeam from being too damaging – that means no Water or Fighting-types. Pokémon Go Solgaleo Raid Battle counters The best Pokémon Go Solgaleo counters include Mega Y Charizard, Mega Blaziken, Primal Groudon, Dawn Wings Necrozma, Mega Gengar and Mega Garchomp. If you have them, Shadow Chandelure and Shadow Heatran are g…

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How to get Umbreon in Pokémon Go explained
type: item
date: 2025-07-07T13:45:00.000Z
creator: Toby Saunders
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: The name trick still works!
encoded: If you're after a good Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon Go, then there aren't many better choices available than Umbreon. Thankfully, it's also one of the easiest Dark-type Pokémon to get your hands on, but that's only if you know how to do it. There are a couple of different methods you can use to get an Umbreon on Pokémon Go, and while both of them require you to get 25 Eevee Candies, one of them is significantly easier than the other. So, if you're curious how it works, here are the two ways to get Umbreon in Pokémon Go. How to get Umbreon in Pokémon Go explained There are two ways to get an Umbreon in Pokémon Go. One way is by giving an Eevee the nickname 'Tamao', and the other is by becoming friendly with an Eevee set as your Buddy and evolving it at night. How to get an Umbreon with the name trick You can evolve an Eevee with 25 Eevee Candies after naming it 'Tamao'. Simply head into your in-game Pokémon list, locate the Eevee you wish to evolve into an Umbreon and give it the nickname Tamao. To do this, follow these steps: Open Pokémon Go Head into your caught Pokémon menu Find the Eevee you wish to evolve into an Umbreon – you can search for Eevee in the search bar to speed things up! Select the Eevee you want to evolve Press on the pencil icon next to where it says Eevee Delete Eevee's name and type in Tamao Press 'OK' to set Eevee's nickname as Tamao Once this is done, use 25 Eevee Candies to evolve Eevee into an Umbreon. The game should even show you a little shadow icon of Umbreon on the 'Evolve' button! Be aware, however, that once you've used this method once, it won't work again! Evolving a second Eevee that you've nicknamed 'Tamao' will not guarantee that it evolves into Umbreon! How to get an Umbreon without using the name trick You can get an Umbreon by evolving an Eevee you’ve made your Buddy and walked 10km with. This means that you need to make the Eevee you want to evolve into an Umbreon your Buddy. To make an Eevee (or any other Pokémon) your curr…

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What are Golden PokéStops in Pokémon Go? How to catch Gimmighoul explained
type: item
date: 2025-07-03T12:43:52.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Gimme, gimme, gimme a Gimmighoul after midnight.
encoded: There’s always something going on in Pokémon Go, and this week sees the game's ninth anniversary, which includes Golden PokéStops for players to find. But what are they? We'll also go over how to get a Coin Bag and Golden Lure Modules as well as how to catch a Gimmighoul. But forget about the ninth anniversary, as Niantic is already busy planning Pokémon Go’s 10th anniversary - and it’s sure to be a big one! We learnt that and even more during Pokémon Go Fest Paris, which our very own Ben Williams described as "one of the prettiest Go Fests yet". Be sure to check out the upcoming Pokémon Black Bolt and White Flare TCG packs as well, which are slated to release this month, with more content planned for August. And if you can’t get enough Pokémon, Scarlet and Violet received a free update for the Nintendo Switch 2, which fixes essentially all of the issues found on the original Switch. It looks like it will be the console of choice for the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A, so be sure to have a gander at where to buy a Switch 2. What are Golden PokéStops in Pokémon Go? Golden PokéStops in Pokémon Go are similar to regular PokéStops, but offer more rewards compared to normal ones and can attract more Pokémon, including a Roaming Form Gimmighoul when you spin the stop. To turn a PokéStop into a Golden PokéStop, you have to place a Golden Lure Module on it. You can get Golden Lure Modules by linking your Pokémon Go account to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and sending five postcards to the latter over five days. To do this, you need to do the following: Launch Pokémon Scarlet or Violet on your Nintendo Switch Open the Poké Portal From the menu, select "Mystery Gift" Next, select "Connect to Pokémon Go" On your phone, open Pokémon Go and open the settings menu Scroll down to the bottom and select "Nintendo Switch" Go back to your Switch and select "Pair with a Pokémon Go account" You will receive a prompt to link your Pokémon Go and Scarlet/Violet account Once linked, open "Myst…

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Niantic teases Pokémon Go's 10th anniversary: "Next year is going to be a Pokémon fan's dream come true"
type: item
date: 2025-06-19T13:45:09.000Z
creator: Ben Williams
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: With more still to come this year too.
encoded: Amid the sunny skies, exclusive missions and new Shinies in Pokémon Go during Go Fest 2025 in Paris, the event also gave us the chance to ask the developers what’s next. Ahead of Pokémon Go’s 10th anniversary next year, we've been wondering what that huge landmark might entail. Can you believe it's nearly 10 years since the original Pokémon Go summer? Between hunting Shiny Frigibaxes and finishing the new Volcanion Special Research, we had time to sit down with some people in the know and look ahead to 2026. According to Michael Steranka, Pokémon Go’s senior product director, next year's decade-marking celebrations will be "a Pokémon fan's dream come true". Steranka has been part of the Niantic team and working his way up since 2017, a year after Go’s original launch. We got the chance to chat with him at Go Fest. We first asked about the core vision for the remainder of 2025, of which Steranka replied that Niantic is going to be "very much focused on social in the game", giving players "more opportunities, more reasons to connect with one another". While being unable to share specifics, he did clarify that there are some "really amazing things that players are going to truly enjoy and be excited to experience". It was then, however, that we really got into the meat of it and asked how the 10th-year anniversary plans were coming along, which was when Steranka started expressing an even higher level of passion for what’s to come. "Our 10-year anniversary has been one of my personal main projects that I've been focused on over the past year and a half, two years by now," he explains. "It's such a huge opportunity. There are not many games in the world that can say that they've existed for 10 years, let alone grown over the course of those 10 years, like Pokémon Go has, and we really want to take that opportunity to celebrate with players. "And so, we have a number of things in development. We have a number of experiences planned, nothing specific I can share right now…

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Pokémon Go Fest Paris: Inside a "vacation experience" with exclusive content, new shinies and even more surprises
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date: 2025-06-17T10:00:03.000Z
creator: Ben Williams
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Attending one of the prettiest Go Fests yet.
encoded: Pokémon Go Fest, an annual in-person celebration of Niantic’s almost decade-old hit mobile game, Pokémon Go, has been going on for almost as long as the AR title itself. However, its Go Fest 2025: Paris where the event has seemed to set a really special stride in its ninth year — both in location and execution – in the exquisite setting of Parc de Sceaux and local city areas. “I do think Parc de Sceaux is probably the most beautiful venue we’ve ever had a Go Fest at," says Michael Steranka, Pokémon Go’s Senior Product Director, who leads the game’s live direction and strategy on a global scale, having been with the company since 2017. “It's just so picturesque. And of course, Paris itself as a city is a dream destination for most, and the city offers such an amazing backdrop to play the game in. It gives players so many incredible, you know, sightseeing opportunities to enjoy while they're participating in the city part of Go Fest." It’s a reflection that’s part of a familiar scene, sat under the shade of an umbrella in the Media & Partners area, after RadioTimes.com had been whisked over to Paris on the Eurostar to experience Pokemon Go’s iteration of the gaming convention experience, but “on steroids” — which is, funnily enough, the phrase Steranka also used when speaking to us last year in 2024’s Go Fest: Madrid. Despite the deja vu, it’s clear these words are held very near and dear to his heart, hearing how Niantic views "Pokémon Go Fest as the tip of the spear for [their] game". “It's kind of the epitome of the type of experience we really believe in. In Pokémon Go; it's all about exploration. You're going to a new city sometimes that you've never been to before. Exercise, you know, I've worked up more of a sweat here than the most hardcore exercise regimen I've probably ever participated in, and then real-world social[ising]. "You know, I've met so many players here, and I meet so many players at every Go Fest I go to, and it's just such a fun time to connect…

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Pokémon Go confirms season 19 start date and June 2025 Community Days
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date: 2025-05-27T13:00:35.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Delightful Days indeed!
encoded: Pokémon Go: Delightful Days is upon us – and it’s season 19, if you can believe it. But not only that: we’ve also got the details on the upcoming June 2025 Community Days and beyond! This is alongside the global Pokémon Go Fest 2025, so there’s going to be plenty happening this month. But as always, players can expect new events, Pokémon debuts, themes and more. Players will be able to find new Pokémon from the Paldea, Galar and Hisui regions, these being: Yamper Boltund Hisuian Lilligant Tatsugiri (all forms) Zacian and Zamazenta will be able to be transformed into their Sword and Shield variants, Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta, for the first time too. As for when the new season begins, you can delve straight into Delightful Days from 10am BST on 3rd June 2025 2025 to 10am BST on 2nd September 2025. View oEmbed on the source website To get the most out of Delightful Days, you can purchase Eggs-pedition Access tickets that include bonuses and Timed Research every month. And if you want to dive into all the fun with your friends, there’s now a new RSVP planner feature that makes organising events a lot easier, being integrated into the game itself. Speaking of fun with friends and other Trainers, the Community Day events take place on the following: June Community Day – 21st June July Community Day Classic – 5-6th July July Community Day – 20th July August Community Day – 30th August Between all this, there is the Go Battle League to take part in, with competitions such as the Sunshine Cup, Fossil Cup, Hisui Cup and others to take part in. View Riddle on the source website If you have Pokémon you’re particularly proud of, you can show them off at PokéStop Showcases dotted around during Delightful Days. Field Research for Delightful Days will be fruitful as ever too, with the following Pokémon being potentially available with Research Breakthrough encounters Aerodactyl (shiny encounter possible) Galarian Corsola (shiny encounter possible) Gible (shi…

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Pokémon Go Road Trip: 2025 dates, locations and what to expect
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date: 2025-05-21T12:45:51.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Catch 'em all on the road.
encoded: Good news, critter collectors! Niantic has announced the dates, locations and details for the Pokémon Go Road Trip 2025. Of course, Pokémon Go fans are always kept pretty busy with raid battles, timed challenges and other events. Anyone else trying to get a Kingambit right now? But if Pokémon Go Fest 2025 doesn't fill enough of the summer calendar for your liking, you'll be pleased to know that the Pokémon Go Road Trip will take the Poké-party on the road soon after Go Fest. Read on for all the key details on the Pokémon Go Road Trip 2025. When is the Pokémon Go Road Trip? 2025 Dates The Pokémon Go Road Trip 2025 will start on Wednesday 16th July 2025, Niantic has confirmed. It will start in Manchester (England), and the road trip will end in Cologne (Germany), taking in France, Spain and the Netherlands en route. The Pokémon Go Road Trip 2025 will end on Sunday 24th August. We've got the full list of dates and places below. Where is the Pokémon Go Road Trip going? 2025 locations If you're wondering exactly where and when you'll be able to see the Pokémon Go Road Trip for yourself, here's the full rundown of locations and timings: Wednesday 16th July - Manchester, UK Tuesday 19th July - London, UK Tuesday 26th July - Paris, France Tuesday 2nd August - Valencia, Spain Tuesday 9th August - Berlin, Germany Tuesday 16th July - The Hague, The Netherlands Saturday 20th August to Wednesday 24th August - Cologne, Germany (Gamescom) While The Hague does seem like an interesting choice for Pokémon (hopefully they don't get convicted for anything at the International Criminal Court while they're there), ending the road trip at Gamescom — the biggest gaming expo in Europe — makes perfect sense! View Green Video on the source website What to expect from the Pokémon Go Road Trip in 2025 The official Pokémon Go website tells fans to expect the following from the Pokémon Go Road Trip: A branded Pokémon Go truck with interactive fun Photo opportunities to capture the moment Zones fo…

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How to get Kingambit in Pokémon Go explained
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date: 2025-05-20T16:16:58.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Sharpen up!
encoded: In recent years, Pokémon has introduced some strange ways to evolve your Pokémon, and Pokémon Go has got in on the action. One such Pokémon with an interesting evolution method is the powerful Dark/Steel-type Kingambit, which has an odd way to evolving from Bisharp. So, if you're trying to get your Bisharp to evolve into Kingambit, read on to find out how to do it. How to get Kingambit in Pokémon Go explained To get a Kingambit in Pokémon Go, you need to evolve a Bisharp, but unlike most Pokémon, the method of evolving Bisharp isn’t exactly obvious. To evolve Bisharp, you have 100 Pawniard Candy, you need to defeat 15 Dark or Steel-type Pokémon in raids while your Bisharp is your buddy Pokémon. Note: You do not need to actually use your Bisharp in battle, only have it as your buddy! If you don't have 100 Pawniard Candy, then it's quite frustrating to actually get your hands on it. If you have any 12km eggs from beating Team Go Rocket Leaders before the Crown Clash: Taken Over event, you can hatch Pawniard from these, but it was removed from the egg pool in all future eggs. Otherwise, you can get Pawniard candy from rare wild spawns, 1-Star Raids, Field Research Tasks and the Crown Clash: Taken Over Premium Research. Annoyingly, this evolution method means you'll have to spend a minimum of 15 days to evolve Bisharp into Kingambit, unless you're willing to shell out on Premium Raid Passes to speed things up. This also assumes that there will be a Dark or Steel-type Pokémon available in raids for every one of those 15 days – it could take even longer than that! Luckily, there are a couple of options to take on during this month's raid schedule, so be sure to keep an eye on it so you know exactly when to bring your Bisharp with you into battle. Thankfully, with the recent changes to Remote Raids, you'll be able to more easily get those raids done from the comfort of your home. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV G…

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