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Kalos Event PvE Guide: Eggs, Raids, and Shadow Power Plays
guides1 day ago

Kalos Event PvE Guide: Eggs, Raids, and Shadow Power Plays

Road to Kalos Part 2 surveys the event’s PvE mechanics for eggs and raids from Feb 23–27, 2026, detailing which legendary and primal Pokémon appear in Five‑Star and Primal Raids (Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres; Lugia, Ho‑Oh; Primal Kyogre/Groudon; Origin Dialga/Palkia; Reshiram/Zekrom/Kyurem) and how their Shadow or Origin forms perform in PvE. It also lists the 2 km egg hatch lineup (Larvitar, Bagon, Beldum, Gible) and provides quick meta rankings for their evolutions and Mega/Shadow variants, while noting shiny targets and candy farming opportunities for ongoing PvE grinding.

Kalos Kickoff: Four Hat Pikachu Arrive as Road to Kalos Launches Daily Tasks and Rotating Raids
gaming2 days ago

Kalos Kickoff: Four Hat Pikachu Arrive as Road to Kalos Launches Daily Tasks and Rotating Raids

Pokémon Go's Road to Kalos event runs ahead of Go Tour Kalos: Global with daily Timed Research and field tasks themed around Gen 1–5, a rotating raid lineup and daily featured attacks, four new costume Pikachu outfits (Red's, Leaf's, Ethan's, and Lyra's hats), wild-spawn rotations by generation, event eggs hatching Dragon-type Pokémon, hatch-distance bonuses, and adjusted Remote Raid Pass limits on select days, plus raid catches can receive special backgrounds based on the original game generation.

Road to Kalos: Free GO Pass Unlocks Rewards With Deluxe Upgrades
gaming2 days ago

Road to Kalos: Free GO Pass Unlocks Rewards With Deluxe Upgrades

The GO Pass: Road to Kalos is a limited-time Pokémon GO progression track running Feb 23–Mar 1. All players get the free GO Pass, with optional Deluxe upgrades ($14.99 or $19.99) that boost ranks and unlock extra rewards. Earn GO Points by completing Pass Tasks, daily tasks, and raids to reach milestones (e.g., Rank 20/60/80/100) for bonuses like more Gifts, XP boosts, and raid/XL Candy bonuses. Deluxe adds additional tasks and exclusive rewards (including Hoopa Unbound, Lucario with Mega Energy, Zygarde items, and apparel), with rewards claimable until March 3.

Kalos Tour Countdown: Pokémon GO’s Feb 23–Mar 1, 2026 Events
gaming3 days ago

Kalos Tour Countdown: Pokémon GO’s Feb 23–Mar 1, 2026 Events

Pokémon GO’s February 23–March 1, 2026 week centers on the final Precious Paths season, with daily Raid Hours featuring rotating Five-Star and Primal raids, Road to Kalos content, and the Global Kalos Tour on Feb 28–Mar 1 offering Shiny Diancie and Mega evolutions. Lunala returns in Five-StarRaids from Feb 22–Mar 4, while Shadow and Mega Raids run through the week. The schedule also includes Mystery Max Monday, Totodile Spotlight Hour, ongoing GO Battle League Season 25, GO Pass/Deluxe rewards, and seasonal Egg and Adventure Sync bonuses.

Pokémon GO Teases Mega Evolutions with New AR-Style 10th Anniversary Artwork
news16 days ago

Pokémon GO Teases Mega Evolutions with New AR-Style 10th Anniversary Artwork

Pokémon GO revealed its 10th anniversary logo and AR-style artwork featuring a lineup of beloved Pokémon; no unreleased Pokémon are shown, but the image is read as a teaser for future content, including Mega evolutions and Gigantamax forms such as Eevee, Pikachu, and Corviknight, fueling speculation about Mega Mewtwo X/Y and other releases in the game’s 10th year.

Dynamax Growlithe Debuts on Max Monday: Quick Guide for Feb 9, 2026
guides16 days ago

Dynamax Growlithe Debuts on Max Monday: Quick Guide for Feb 9, 2026

Growlithe becomes the first Dynamax boss in Pokémon GO during Max Monday on Feb 9, 2026 (6–7 pm local). It’s a Tier 1 Max Battle costing 250 Max Particles, and it can be shiny; the battle is solo-friendly but teams up to 4 players can coordinate. The guide covers optimal roles: attackers (e.g., Gigantamax Inteleon and other strong counters), defenders (Omastar, etc.), and healers (Blissey, Wailord, Snorlax), plus team composition (2 attackers, 1 defender, 1 healer). It explains core Dynamax mechanics (Max Meter charging, shield usage with Max Guard, healing via Max Spirit), dodging boss attacks, and strategies for efficient wins when teaming up.

Flamigo’s PvP Debut: Speed, Power, and the Moveset Makeover
gaming22 days ago

Flamigo’s PvP Debut: Speed, Power, and the Moveset Makeover

Flamigo arrives as the top new Flying/Fighting in Pokemon Go PvP, delivering a fast 4.0 energy-per-turn Double Kick and the improved Upper Hand move (no drawback, with a 30% defense debuff) to fuel Brave Bird and strong 1v1/2v2 play in Great League and Ultra League. While not as bulky as Hawlucha or Galarian Zapdos, its energy-generating edge and versatile moveset create competitive pressure against key metas, including Gourgeist, Marowak, Sableye, and Talonflame. It’s not earth-shattering, but Flamigo looks like a positive, potentially meta-shaping addition to the PvP scene.

Flamigo's Meta Edge: A Spice Pick Worth the Grind
metagame22 days ago

Flamigo's Meta Edge: A Spice Pick Worth the Grind

Flamigo, a Gen 9 Flying/Fighting Pokémon, is analyzed for Pokémon GO's current metagame. In PvE raids it underperforms compared with top Flying and Fighting attackers, while in PvP it offers spice via Double Kick, Upper Hand, and Brave Bird that can counter some meta threats, making it a potential anti-meta pick in Great League, but it's still outclassed in Ultra and Master Leagues. Grinding Flamigo may be worth mainly for an event Stardust bonus and for potential niche PvP uses; there is no signature move, only a Costar ability, and no guaranteed meta breakthrough. Bottom line: not a go-to raid pick, but a fun, spicy option for specialists and theme cups.

February 2026 Brings Kalos Tour, Shiny Debuts, and Raid Bonanza in Pokémon GO
gaming26 days ago

February 2026 Brings Kalos Tour, Shiny Debuts, and Raid Bonanza in Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO’s February 2026 calendar is packed with major events: Solgaleo, Lunala, and Growlithe as featured Pokémon; Vulpix Community Day, Carnival of Flamigo, Catch Mastery: Oricorio, and Valentine’s Day boosts; two Kalos Tour GO Tour events (Kalos: Tainan and Kalos: Los Angeles) plus a Kalos Road to Kalos and a Global GO Tour, with Shiny Diancie and other Kalos favorites making debuts; rotating Road to Kalos spawns, Shadow Raids on weekends, Mega Raids lineup, Spotlight Hours every Tuesday, and Raid Hours on select Fridays; Max Battles with Dynamax across the month; and the Precious Paths season finale, plus related Egg and Adventure Sync hatch lists and research breakthroughs.

Shadow Surge Reshapes GO PvP with Fresh Shadow Pokémon
technology1 month ago

Shadow Surge Reshapes GO PvP with Fresh Shadow Pokémon

During Niantic's GO Rocket Takeover, a new batch of Shadow Pokémon arrives (Thundurus, Greninja, Chesnaught, Delphox), spawning a PvP-focused analysis. Shadow Thundurus offers strong energy generation and a viable Great League presence with moves like Brick Break/Crunch; Shadow Greninja can outperform its non-Shadow in Ultra and Great Leagues thanks to Water Shuriken and high damage, though bulk is sacrificed. Chesnaught and Delphox act as sidegrades with tradeoffs that depend on league and move choices. Overall, the update provides versatile, viable options for various metas and is worth testing on your teams.

Glimmet Debuts as GO Week Highlights Ho-Oh and Vulpix Shine
events1 month ago

Glimmet Debuts as GO Week Highlights Ho-Oh and Vulpix Shine

GO’s Jan 26–Feb 1 week centers on the Precious Paths season: Glimmet debuts in Into the Depths, Dynamax Ho-Oh features in a Max Battle Weekend, and a Vulpix/Alolan Vulpix Community Day runs Feb 1 with boosted shinies and exclusive attacks. Five-Star Raids spotlight Incarnate Tornadus (Jan 25–Feb 4) alongside Mega Ampharos raids, with Shadow Raids including Cresselia. Spotlight Hour features Foongus (Jan 27) and a Tornadus Raid Hour (Jan 28). The week also includes GO Pass/Deluxe rewards and GO Battle League Season 25, plus Season of Precious Paths bonuses and egg/Adventure Sync rewards.

Buddy Bonds and Shiny Surprises: Pokemon Go's Precious Pals Event Brings Challenges and Rocket Mischief
gaming1 month ago

Buddy Bonds and Shiny Surprises: Pokemon Go's Precious Pals Event Brings Challenges and Rocket Mischief

Niantic's Precious Pals event in Pokemon Go runs through January 25 and emphasizes buddy play with two Collection Challenges (In Knead of a Friend; Little Friends, Big Potential), new field tasks, and bonuses like Eevee evolving into Sylveon after 20 hearts plus reduced buddy-evolution requirements for Sylveon and Pangoro. A shiny Fidough release accompanies boosted wild spawns, 2km eggs, and encounters. A Taken Over Team Rocket mini-event introduces Shadow Raikou and new Shadow starters, with a Raikou Shadow Raid Day on January 24 (2–5pm local) and an increased remote raid pass limit. A paid timed research ticket offers extra raid bonuses, while Masterwork Research Pony Tales can yield a shiny Keldeo and Precious Paths Special Research is also available. The event also highlights remote raid benefits, bonus candy/XL from walking with a buddy, and ongoing content beyond Precious Pals.

Fidough Debuts and Shadow Raikou Day: Pokémon GO's Jan 19–25, 2026 Events
gaming1 month ago

Fidough Debuts and Shadow Raikou Day: Pokémon GO's Jan 19–25, 2026 Events

Pokémon GO’s January 19–25, 2026 lineup centers on the Precious Paths season, highlighted by the debut of shiny Fidough during Precious Pals (Jan 20–25) with boosted odds for Fidough and Goldeen, a Team GO Rocket Takeover (Jan 23–25), and a Shadow Raikou Raid Day (Jan 24). The week also features rotating Five-Star and Mega Raids (Incarnate Thundurus Jan 16–25; Tornadus Jan 25–Feb 4; Mega Sceptile Jan 16–25; Mega Ampharos Jan 25–Feb 4), plus regular Max Monday, Spotlight Hour, and Raid Hour events, GO Pass rewards, and ongoing Season of Precious Paths with egg hatches, Adventure Sync rewards, and related bonuses.