Trainer Insights
Everything you need to become a Pokémon GO Master
Prepare your Pokémon for battle
Fire-type Pokémon vs Water-type Pokémon? Flying-type Pokémon vs Rock-type Pokémon? Before going into your next Pokémon battle, learn the strengths and weaknesses of your Pokémon so you have a greater chance of victory!
Count the spots on Spinda
Did you know that there are 9 currently available Spinda patterns to encounter and catch in Pokémon GO? Did you also know that along with those 9 different patterns, there's also 9 matching Shiny variants too?!
Give your Furfrou a fresh trim
Did you know that based on your location, you can change the trim of your Natural Form Furfrou into 9 different styles? So the next time you go travelling, take a look at your Furfrou and give it a matching trim!
Postcards to Patterns
Did you know that when you open Gifts in Pokémon GO, if you pin the Postcard and add this to your Postcard Book, you can encounter unique Vivillon patterns? There are currently 18 different Vivillon patterns to encounter and catch in Pokémon GO, so make sure to open those Gifts and pin those Postcards!
Pokémon that have visual differences
Did you know that there are certain Pokémon in Pokémon GO that have visual differences based on their gender? Some of these differences are very subtle, while others are very obvious. Learn about these Pokémon and their differences so you can be on the lookout for them in the wild!
Prepare for trouble
Team GO Rocket members leave behind mysterious Shadow Pokémon after they lose the battle. Prepare your Pokémon for battle and defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts, Leaders, and Giovanni to rescue these Shadow Pokémon!
Dynamax Pokémon
A temporary transformation that allows certain Pokémon to grow to an enormous size during Max Battles.
Mega Pokémon
Mega Evolution is a temporary 'additional' evolution that specific Pokémon can undergo and by doing this, they can gain a new appearance, new abilities, and even a new type!
Gigantamax Pokémon
If you thought Dynamax Pokémon were big, wait until you see Gigantamax Pokémon!
Legendary Pokémon
Legendary Pokémon are considered to be the most powerful and rare Pokémon. These Pokémon cannot hatch from eggs, and are restricted from appearing in the wild. The only way to obtain these Pokémon is through Raids, Special Research, Timed Research, Special Events, and GO Battle League rewards.
Mythical Pokémon
If you thought Legendary Pokémon were rare, wait until you see Mythical Pokémon!