UPDATES

12/12/19
Community Note: Pokémon can now be found in more places around the world
12/11/19
Community Note: GO Battle League preview, combat system update, legacy attacks, and more!
12/10/19
A gift from us to you: Pokémon GO’s December events!
12/4/19
Celebrate the power of change with the Evolution Event!
11/20/19
Prepare for increased Team GO Rocket activity!
11/20/19
Enjoy a weekend of Community Day encounters, bonuses, and more in December!
11/15/19
In celebration of the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield release, Galarian Weezing will be appearing in raids!
11/13/19
Community Note: Niantic Wayfarer, and PokéStop and Gym nominations, now available to level 40 Trainers!
11/13/19
Gather round for a feast of November events!
11/12/19
Team GO Rocket Leaders vs team leaders face-off recap!
11/7/19
Find the Team GO Rocket Leaders and defeat Giovanni!
11/7/19
The Team GO Rocket Leaders have disrupted Pokémon habitats!
11/6/19
Willow Report: Looming in the Shadows
10/31/19
The first of a Legendary trio—Cobalion will be in five-star raids!
10/31/19
A Research Breakthrough reward rotation is coming!
10/22/19
Community Note: Improvements to the Pokémon GO experience
10/21/19
Coming 2020: GO Battle League
10/15/19
Community Note: Niantic Wayfarer beta coming soon!
10/14/19
Regirock, Regice, and Registeel reunite in raids! Prepare for a colossal discovery!
10/14/19
Prepare for a ghastly good time during Pokémon GO Halloween 2019!
10/8/19
An exciting Safari Zone New Taipei City finishes up!
10/4/19
Original Stitch’s Pokémon Shirts come to Pokémon GO
10/2/19
Stardust Blast is back!
10/1/19
Get ready for spooky Legendary Raid Hours in October!
9/27/19
Community Note: Combat-system updates, more attacks, and other changes coming to Trainer Battles
9/25/19
Celebrate the spirit of travel during the first-ever World Tourism Day event!
9/24/19
Thank you for a wonderful Safari Zone Montreal, the first-ever Pokémon GO event in Canada!
9/20/19
Mewtwo with Shadow Ball joins EX Raids!
9/20/19
Altered Forme Giratina—raids, Raid Hour, and Shiny release!
9/16/19
The world of Pokémon GO expands with Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region!
9/3/19
Get ready for Legendary Raid Hours in September!
8/30/19
Don’t miss Rayquaza’s final Raid Hour of 2019
8/30/19
Flower-crowned Eevee are coming to Research Breakthroughs!
8/21/19
Thank you for an amazing summer in 2019, Trainers!
8/20/19
Not just wishful thinking—the Ultra Bonus has been unlocked, and Jirachi has awoken!
8/20/19
Join us in New Taipei City for a Safari Zone event!
8/18/19
Race your way through the Safari Zone Montreal this September!
8/15/19
Dive into Water Festival 2019!
8/15/19
An eventful summer wraps up at Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Yokohama
8/2/19
More Gifts for you, more Gifts for friends!
8/1/19
Dev Insights: Bringing Team GO Rocket to Life
7/30/19
Congratulations to Pokémon GO for receiving the Sport in Life award!
7/29/19
Rayquaza returns to raids with a radiant reveal!
7/25/19
Team GO Rocket invades Pokémon GO!
7/25/19
Team GO Rocket has disrupted Pokémon habitats!
7/18/19
Straw Hat Pikachu Arrives in Pokémon GO from July 22 through July 29
7/9/19
Summer Adventures Continue at Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Dortmund!
7/9/19
Community Note: New attacks and updates for Trainer Battles
7/4/19
Harness the power of Armored Mewtwo!
6/27/19
Happy third anniversary, Pokémon GO!
6/21/19
Research Breakthrough, Spinda, and EX Raid updates!
6/18/19
Summer Adventures Begin at Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Chicago!
6/15/19
Pokémon GO Fest 2019: Weather Update
6/11/19
Are you ready for Professor Willow’s Global Challenge?
6/6/19
Congratulations to the 2019 GO Snapshot winners!
6/3/19
Get ready for Legendary Raid Hours every Wednesday evening in June!
5/30/19
Adventure Week makes an earth-shattering return!
5/28/19
Snoozing with Snorlax!
5/23/19
A legendary return—Kyogre, Groudon, and Cresselia reawaken in raids!
5/17/19
Harness the power of special new lures, and meet more Pokémon!
5/16/19
Jump-start your summer with Extraordinary Raid Week!
5/6/19
Uncover mysteries in Pokémon GO with POKÉMON Detective Pikachu!
5/2/19
Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf surface in regional raids
5/1/19
An exciting Sentosa Safari Zone event wraps up!
4/25/19
Research Breakthrough and Egg changes coming to Pokémon GO
4/19/19
Shiny Meltan returns for a limited time!
4/12/19
Show off your photography skills and win our GO Snapshot contest!
4/12/19
Pokémon GO Snapshot Challenge Contest Official Rules
4/9/19
Hop to the Pokémon GO Eggstravaganza!
4/8/19
Lucky Friends and avatar poses! Let’s GO!
4/8/19
Challenge Latios during this Special Raid Week!
4/5/19
Legendary Lunch Hour experiment: Origin Forme Giratina
4/4/19
You’ll Need a Bigger Bottle of Sunscreen for Our Pokémon GO Summer Events 2019!
3/27/19
It’s time to bug out!
3/22/19
Weather-focused Limited Research, featuring Lotad!
3/21/19
Giratina Returns, Ready to Transform!
3/15/19
Celebrate the equinox with Pokémon GO!
3/13/19
Get ready! Defense Forme Deoxys alters EX Raids!
3/7/19
Legendary Lunch Hour: A new experiment!
3/6/19
Challenge Rayquaza in this Special Raid Weekend!
3/5/19
Challenge fellow Trainers in our Battle Showdown event!
2/28/19
Don’t waste time - challenge Dialga in Raids!
2/28/19
Please join us for the Pokémon GO Safari Zone event in Sentosa, Singapore!
2/25/19
Celebrate Pokémon Day and GO!
2/22/19
Challenge Latias in this Special Raid Week!
2/21/19
New Team Medallion allows Trainers to switch teams!
2/19/19
Discover more with Limited Research, featuring Clamperl!
2/15/19
Dev Insights: Creating Delightful Artistic Immersion with GO Snapshot
2/14/19
Stat Boosts Come to Trainer Battles!
2/13/19
Pokémon GO Valentine’s Day Celebration returns with pink-colored Pokémon!
2/11/19
Snap off the lens cap on your inner photographer!
2/8/19
Make new friends during this special weekend!
2/6/19
Celebrating South America’s First Pokémon GO Safari Zone!
2/5/19
Shiny Meltan will appear for a limited time!
2/4/19
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Pokémon GO!
1/31/19
Community Note: Rebalancing in Raids and Trainer Battles
1/31/19
Evolved forms discovered in the Sinnoh region emerge in Pokémon GO!!
1/28/19
Enter a new dimension of Raid Battles with the Legendary Pokémon Palkia!
1/14/19
Celebrate the Hoenn region during this new event!
1/10/19
Discover more with Limited Research, featuring Feebas!
1/3/19
Please join us for the Pokémon GO Safari Zone event in Porto Alegre, Brazil!
1/2/19
Start off the New Year with the Adventure Sync Hatchathon!
12/18/18
Raid Battles forge into the new year with the Legendary Pokémon Heatran!
12/17/18
Get ready! Attack Forme Deoxys alters EX Raids!
12/14/18
Delibird and friends return for Pokémon GO Holidays 2018!
12/13/18
Challenge Lugia and Ho-Oh during a Special Raid Weekend!
12/12/18
Developer Insights: Scaling Challenges for Trainer Battles
12/4/18
COMING SOON: Show your skills with Pokémon GO Trainer Battles!
11/21/18
Celebrate a year’s worth of Community Days in December!
11/20/18
A new phase of Raid Battles begins with Cresselia!
11/16/18
Discover Meltan and more in celebration of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!
11/14/18
The Hatchathon highlights Pokémon with Evolutions discovered in Sinnoh!
11/9/18
An Exciting Tainan Safari Zone Wraps Up!
11/5/18
Celebrate Ingress Prime’s launch with T-shirt avatar items at no cost!
10/25/18
Gengar steals the spotlight in a Special Raid Challenge!
10/25/18
New Adventure Sync keeps track of all your journeys!
10/24/18
The Mythical Pokémon Meltan can evolve?!
10/23/18
October Community Day Make-up in the Asian-Pacific region
10/23/18
Have a haunting good time during Pokémon GO Halloween 2018!
10/16/18
The Adventure Continues–Pokémon Originally Discovered in the Sinnoh Region are here!
10/10/18
Pokémon GO AR+ Now Supported by Android!
10/10/18
Professors Oak and Willow Discover New Information on Meltan!
10/9/18
Community Note: Upcoming Changes to Pokémon GO
10/4/18
Envision Powerful Pokémon during the Psychic Spectacular!
9/30/18
Please Join Us for the Pokémon GO Safari Zone Event in Tainan, Taiwan!
9/24/18
Trainers from all over the world have reported sightings of a mysterious Pokémon!
9/19/18
The Mythical Pokémon Deoxys Transforms EX Raids!
9/14/18
Pokémon GO Week in Korea!
9/12/18
PokéStop Nomination Beta Comes to Brazil and South Korea!
9/12/18
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.119.0 for Android and 1.89.0 for iOS
9/10/18
Professor Willow’s Global Research Challenge Ends with a Power-Packed Ultra Bonus Event!
9/5/18
Enjoy Guaranteed Lucky Pokémon!
9/3/18
An Exciting Yokosuka Safari Zone Wraps Up Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018!
8/29/18
Unlock Moltres Day during Professor Willow’s Global Challenge!
8/17/18
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.115.0 for Android and 1.85.0 for iOS
8/16/18
The Legendary Pokémon Regirock Rolls into Earth-Rumbling Raid Battles!
8/16/18
Track the Mythical Pokémon Celebi in New Special Research!
8/15/18
Niantic Kids, Powered by SuperAwesome, Is Coming to Pokémon GO!
8/14/18
Mark Your Calendars for Three More Exciting Community Days!
8/2/18
Earn More Bonuses during This Special Trading Event!
7/23/18
Lucky Pokémon Are Ready for a New Adventure!
7/20/18
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.111.1 for Android and 1.81.1 for iOS
7/19/18
The Legendary Pokémon Registeel Blasts into Pressure-Packed Raid Battles!
7/16/18
Thank You for an Incredible Pokémon GO Fest, Chicago!
7/12/18
Unlock Zapdos Day during Professor Willow’s Global Challenge!
7/5/18
Celebrate Pokémon GO’s Second Anniversary with Pikachu!
7/3/18
Please join the Pokémon GO Safari Zone event in Yokosuka, Japan!
7/2/18
Celebrate Pokémon GO Safari Zone Dortmund with Amazing Rewards!
6/29/18
Unlock Articuno Day during Professor Willow’s Global Challenge!
6/21/18
The Legendary Pokémon Regice Is Ready for Bone-Chilling Raid Battles!
6/20/18
Developer Insights: Inside the Philosophy of Friends and Trading
6/18/18
Make Way for Friends, Trading, and Gifting in Pokémon GO!
6/18/18
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.107.0 for Android and 1.77.0 for iOS
6/15/18
Global Research, Pokémon Sightings, and More Coming During Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018!
6/7/18
Soak Up Special Bonuses during Water Festival 2018!
5/30/18
Beautiful Nature and Pokémon Sightings Await in the Dortmund Safari Zone!
5/29/18
Say Alola to Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! with Alolan Exeggutor
5/24/18
Leave No Stone Unturned during This Adventurous Event!
5/24/18
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.105.0 for Android and 1.75.0 for iOS
5/21/18
Alolan Forms of Pokémon Originally Discovered in the Kanto Region Are Coming to Pokémon GO!
5/18/18
Ho-Oh’s Legendary Return Heats Up Raid Battles!
5/10/18
Take a Walk in the Park at Pokémon GO Fest 2018 in Chicago!
5/9/18
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.103.2 for Android and 1.73.5 for iOS
5/7/18
Get Pumped Up for Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018!
5/1/18
New Research Tasks Feature Flying- and Electric-Type Challenges!
5/1/18
Fighting-Type Pokémon Star in Our Special Battle Showdown!
4/25/18
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.101.1 for Android and 1.71.1 for iOS
4/14/18
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.99.2 for Android and 1.69.2 for iOS
4/10/18
Join a Worldwide Celebration of Pokémon Originally Discovered in the Kanto Region!
4/4/18
Join Us for a Worldwide Cleanup with Mission Blue!
4/2/18
Latias and Latios Fly into Regional Raid Battles!
3/31/18
Experience Pokémon GO Like NEVER BEFORE with Brand-New Graphics!
3/30/18
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.97.2 for Android and 1.67.2 for iOS
3/28/18
Developer Insights: How We Built the Research Feature
3/26/18
Trainers, It’s Time to Conduct Important Pokémon Research!
3/21/18
The Pokémon GO Eggstravaganza Returns for More Hatching Excitement!
3/16/18
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.95.3 for Android and 1.65.3 for iOS
3/15/18
Facebook Account Linking and Login Updates Coming to Pokémon GO!
3/15/18
Legendary Pokémon Lugia Soars Back into Raid Battles in Pokémon GO
3/5/18
Windy Weather Blows in a Special Egg Event
2/23/18
Kyogre and Groudon Join Rayquaza for a Legendary Week of Raid Battles!
2/14/18
Honor the New Year with a Safari Zone event at the Chiayi Lantern Festival!
2/8/18
Pokémon GO Fun and Festivities at Unibail-Rodamco Shopping Centers in February!
2/8/18
Discover Rayquaza and More Pokémon Originally from the Hoenn Region!
2/7/18
An Update on EX Raid Battle Invitations
2/5/18
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.91.1 for Android and 1.61.1 for iOS
1/23/18
More Pokémon originally from the Hoenn region are here!
1/17/18
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.89.1 for Android and 1.59.1 for iOS
1/12/18
Kyogre Appearing in Raid Battles around the World!
1/12/18
Introducing Pokémon GO Community Day!
1/9/18
Pokémon GO to discontinue support on Apple devices that are not capable of upgrading to iOS 11
12/21/17
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.87.5 for Android and 1.57.5 for iOS
12/21/17
Celebrate the holiday season with Pikachu and friends!
12/20/17
AR+ is now available in Pokémon GO!
12/15/17
Groudon Appearing in Raid Battles around the World!
12/8/17
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.85.2 for Android and 1.55.1 for iOS
12/7/17
Developer Insights: Introducing Dynamic Weather Gameplay and Battle Parties
12/6/17
Introducing Weather and 50 Pokémon from the Hoenn Region in Pokémon GO!
11/30/17
Pokémon GO Travel Global Catch Challenge Complete!
11/27/17
Ho-Oh Appearing in Raid Battles around the World!
11/21/17
Developer Insights: An Update on Raid Battles
11/21/17
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.83.1 for Android and 1.53.2 for iOS
11/19/17
Pokémon GO Travel and the Global Catch Challenge
11/18/17
Announcing The Winners of the First Pokémon GO AR Photo Contest!
11/13/17
New Avatar Items Inspired by the Alola Region Available in Pokémon GO
11/2/17
Pokémon GO Events Update–Europe, Korea, and Japan
11/1/17
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.81.1 for Android and 1.51.1 for iOS
10/19/17
Halloween treats coming to Pokémon GO!
10/14/17
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.79.2 for Android and 1.49.2 for iOS
10/11/17
Pokémon GO AR Photo Contest Rules
10/7/17
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.77.1 for Android and 1.47.1 for iOS
9/20/17
Celebrate the Equinox!
9/18/17
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.75.0 for Android and 1.45.0 for iOS
9/5/17
Pokémon GO Safari Zone Event Updates, New Dates and More
8/31/17
Legendary Pokémon Raikou, Entei, and Suicune and an EX Raid Battle Field Test Coming Soon
8/30/17
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.73.1 for Android and 1.43.1 for iOS
8/14/17
Mewtwo Coming to Exclusive Raid Battles Soon!
8/8/17
Pokémon GO Park Events at Pikachu Outbreak
8/4/17
Unusual Pokémon Sightings Predicted in Europe
7/29/17
An update on the upcoming Pokémon GO Safari Zone Events in Europe
7/28/17
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.69.1 for Android and 1.39.1 for iOS
7/22/17
Legendary Pokémon are here!
7/22/17
Niantic Pokémon GO Fest Chicago Update
7/20/17
A Legendary first year of Pokémon GO!
7/18/17
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.69.0 for Android and 1.39.0 for iOS
7/12/17
Pokémon GO events around the world!
7/6/17
Happy Birthday, Pokémon GO!
6/29/17
Raid Battles Now Available!
6/20/17
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.67.1 for Android and 1.37.1 for iOS
6/19/17
Pokémon GO Fest Chicago Tickets Now on Sale!
6/19/17
Raid Battles and New Gym Features are Coming!
6/12/17
Celebrate the Solstices with Us!
6/8/17
Celebrating the First Anniversary of Pokémon GO!
6/2/17
Developer Insights: A look into Pokémon GO Loading Screens
5/16/17
Adventures Await!
5/9/17
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.63.1 for Android and 1.33.1 for iOS
5/4/17
Worldwide bloom this weekend!
4/13/17
The Pokémon GO Eggstravaganza
4/6/17
Pokémon GO will soon support traditional Chinese!
4/6/17
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.61.0 for Android and 1.31.0 for iOS
3/24/17
Shiny Magikarp Spotted!
3/22/17
Make a Splash, Trainers!
3/21/17
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.59.1 for Android and 1.29.1 for iOS
2/24/17
Celebrate Pokémon Day with a festive Pikachu!
2/16/17
Stay Warm While Playing Pokémon GO This Winter at Unibail-Rodamco Shopping Centers in Europe
2/16/17
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.57.2 for Android and 1.27.2 for iOS
2/15/17
Our World Is Expanding—Over 80 More Pokémon and New Features Are Coming!
2/8/17
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Us!
1/28/17
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.55.0 for Android and 1.25.0 for iOS
1/17/17
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.53.1 for Android and 1.23.1 for iOS
1/12/17
5,000+ additional Starbucks locations in the United States are now PokéStops or Gyms
12/25/16
Limited-time holiday item packs!
12/23/16
The holiday season has arrived! Celebrate it with us!
12/22/16
Pokémon GO is now on the Apple Watch, just in time for the Holidays
12/20/16
200,000 trips around the Earth!
12/19/16
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.51.0 for Android and 1.21.0 for iOS
12/13/16
Reliance Jio is now an official partner of Pokémon GO in India
12/13/16
Pokémon GO is now available in India and other South Asian Countries!
12/12/16
More Pokémon and a limited edition Pikachu are coming to Pokémon GO
12/9/16
The Nearby Pokémon feature has been expanded for more Trainers to test
12/8/16
Hello, Starbucks!
12/7/16
Join us in welcoming Sprint as the first Pokémon GO United States partner
12/6/16
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.49.1 for Android and 1.19.1 for iOS
11/30/16
The Nearby feature expands reach
11/23/16
Ditto has been discovered...
11/22/16
The Nearby feature has expanded to new areas
11/21/16
A Celebration to Say Thank You
11/21/16
Adjustments to the Combat Power of Various Pokémon
11/18/16
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.47.1 for Android and 1.17.0 for iOS
11/17/16
Pokémon GO available in eight new countries in the Middle East
11/7/16
Celebrating Daily Bonuses with More Bonuses!
11/6/16
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.45.0 for Android and 1.15.0 for iOS
11/4/16
Update on Nearby Feature
11/2/16
More bonuses, more fun! Daily bonuses are coming...
10/26/16
Trainers, Pokémon GO is being updated to version 0.43.4 for Android and 1.13.4 for iOS with minor bug fixes.
10/24/16
Halloween is approaching...
10/23/16
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.43.3 for Android and 1.13.3 for iOS
10/17/16
The Pokémon GO Plus Got Even Better
10/10/16
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.41.2 for Android and 1.11.2 for iOS
10/6/16
Gym Training Just Got Easier...
10/5/16
Earn a New Capture Bonus to Increase the Odds of Catching Rare Pokémon
10/4/16
Pokémon GO available in thirty-one new countries
9/30/16
Pokémon GO available in six new countries
9/29/16
Pokémon GO available in five new countries and regions
9/22/16
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.39.0 for Android and 1.9.0 for iOS
9/16/16
Pokémon GO Plus is here!
9/16/16
Trainers, Pokémon GO is being updated to version 0.37.1 for Android and 1.7.1 for iOS with minor fixes for the Pokémon GO Plus.
9/10/16
Buddy Pokémon and other updates in Pokémon GO version 0.37.0 for Android and 1.7.0 for iOS
9/7/16
HEADS UP!
9/7/16
Pokémon GO Plus, JUST AROUND THE CORNER
9/2/16
Go out and explore with your Buddy Pokémon!
8/29/16
An update on Pokémon GO account bans
8/22/16
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.35.0 for Android and 1.5.0 for iOS
8/18/16
Cheating and Bans
8/8/16
Trainers, Pokémon GO has been updated to version 0.33.0 for Android and 1.3.0 for iOS.
8/5/16
Pokémon GO is now available in countries and regions across Asia and Oceania
8/4/16
Trainers, a new bug affecting throw accuracy increases the odds of escape and omits the XP bonus. We are working on a fix, stay tuned.
8/4/16
Update on Maintaining and Running the Pokémon GO Service
8/3/16
Trainers, we want to explain some of the changes related to the recent update.
8/3/16
Update for iOS users
8/3/16
We are excited to share more details about Pokémon GO including the launch across Latin America!
7/24/16
Pokémon GO is now available in Hong Kong! Put on your shoes, step outside, and explore the world with Pokémon GO.
7/17/16
Pokémon GO is now available in Canada! Discover and capture Pokémon all around you.
7/16/16
Pokémon GO Available in Twenty-Six New Countries
7/15/16
Starting now, Trainers in Italy, Spain, and Portugal can download Pokémon GO officially from the Play Store or App Store.
7/14/16
UK Trainers, the wait is over. Pokémon GO is now officially available to be installed from Google Play or iTunes.
7/13/16
We are excited to announce that Pokémon GO is officially available to Trainers in Germany.
7/6/16
Break out the sneakers and Poké Balls!
6/15/16
More Pokémon GO Updates
5/25/16
Warmer! Closer!