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Updated Oct 17, 2026
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Pokémon Go: How to Get Mega Rayquaza and Meteorite Before the Deadline
Pokémon Go players have until July 26, 2026, to complete Timed Research for a Mega Rayquaza encounter and a Meteorite. Here are the details.
Pokémon GO Survey Hints at Potential Removal of Daily Gym Coins
A recent Pokémon GO survey asks players how they would feel if the 50 daily gym coins were removed following Scopely's acquisition of the game.
Pokémon Go VP Shares Future Plans for Multigenerational Play
Michael Stringa, VP of product at Niantic, discusses the future of Pokémon Go, focusing on community-driven gym systems and family-oriented gameplay.
Pokémon Go: A Look Back at the 2016 Augmented Reality Summer
A retrospective on the launch of Pokémon Go in 2016 and how the AR game transformed public spaces and travel during that surreal first summer.
Pokemon GO Times Square Mewtwo Listings Spark Controversy and Bans
Exclusive Times Square Mewtwo rewards from the Pokemon GO 10th anniversary event are appearing on eBay for thousands of dollars, prompting community backlash.
Niantic Responds to Backlash Over Exclusive Times Square Mewtwo
Niantic faces player criticism after an exclusive Times Square event rewarded attendees with a guaranteed perfect IV Mewtwo. Here is what happened.
Pokémon Go Fest Global 2026: Staff Picks and Weekend Expectations
It is officially Go Fest Global weekend, and for the staff at, that means one thing: an intense, multi-day commitment to Pokémon Go. With the event running from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, the team is gearing up for a significant grind.
Best Teams for the Pokemon Go Fantasy Cup: Ultra League Edition
Dominate the Fantasy Cup with our guide to the best team compositions, movesets, and strategies for the 2026 Pokemon Go Battle League Ultra League edition.
Pokémon Go at 10: How Community Ambassadors Shaped the Last Decade
As Pokémon Go celebrates its 10th anniversary, we look at how the mobile hit transformed local communities through the eyes of its dedicated ambassadors.
Ten Years of Pokemon GO: Why Niantic’s Hit Still Stands Alone
A decade after launch, Pokemon GO remains the gold standard for mobile AR. We look back at how Niantic changed the industry and why the magic hasn't faded.
Pokémon GO Turns 10: Looking Back at the Summer of 2016
As Pokémon GO celebrates its 10th anniversary, we revisit the global launch phenomenon and share community memories from the game's historic debut.