Trainers,

Coming soon, we’ll be rolling out the first beta test of the new PokéStop nomination system! This will be the first time that Trainers will be able to submit locations in Pokémon GO. Submissions will be evaluated for future inclusion in the game.

This feature will initially be limited to level 40 Trainers (child accounts excluded) in Brazil and South Korea.

Trainers who meet these initial requirements will be able to nominate potential PokéStops by submitting photographs and descriptions of the locations. Submissions will be reviewed by experienced users in the Ingress Operation Portal Recon (OPR) project.

You can find rules and guidelines on how to submit a PokéStop in our Help Center. Stay tuned for more news as this program expands to other countries, and please accept our thanks for working to make Pokémon GO an even better experience!

—The Pokémon GO team

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Trainers,

Pokémon Korea, Inc., will host the Pokémon Festa from Friday, September 14, to Wednesday, September 26. For the duration of this event, Trainers all throughout South Korea will find more Pokémon appearing across the country in Pokémon GO!

And from Friday, September 21, to Sunday, September 23, even more surprises will arrive in Seoul, South Korea. Pokémon such as Feebas and Trapinch will be in the area for this special event. Plus, Trainers at Lotte World Mall will be able to find Pokémon not normally seen in Korea, such as the Grass- and Flying-type Pokémon Tropius and the Psychic-type Pokémon Unown!

Please visit Lotte World Mall to encounter these Pokémon!

—Pokémon GO team

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It’s time to prepare for a new challenge from a powerful Mythical Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region! The DNA Pokémon, Deoxys, will arrive for EX Raid Battles. This Psychic-type Mythical Pokémon will be available to challenge in its Normal Forme beginning with the next cycle of EX Raid invitations.

Are you new to EX Raids? You can become eligible to receive an EX Raid Pass when you win a Raid Battle at a qualifying Gym. And from now on, you’ll be able to see which Gyms can host an EX Raid through a handy tag when you look at the Gym details. EX Raid Passes will give you the date and time when you’ll be able to challenge Deoxys, so mark your calendar and prepare your Pokémon for an epic battle!

Battling Deoxys will be a difficult challenge that requires Trainers to take advantage of every opportunity—and maybe get a little help from a friend! From now on, when you receive an EX Raid Pass, you will be able to invite one friend to go with you! Kee...

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A mysterious Pokémon suddenly began appearing all over the world in recent days. Have you spotted it yet?

Ditto all over the world have been transforming into this Pokémon, which has now been identified as the Mythical Pokémon Meltan!

It seems that Professor Willow has already contacted Professor Oak in the Kanto region, and the two have been cooperating in their investigation of Meltan! Please check the Pokémon YouTube channel for more on their efforts!

Sightings of Ditto that have transformed into Meltan are still being reported. If you haven’t encountered one, it’s time to get out there and GO!

—The Pokémon GO team

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Trainers,

A Pokémon GO Safari Zone event in Tainan, Taiwan, is taking place from Thursday, November 1, to Monday, November 5, at the Tainan Metropolitan Park and the Chimei Museum! Dubbed Taiwan’s oldest city, Tainan is famous for its long history and rich culture. The city boasts many historic buildings, heritage sites, and temples, as well as an abundance of local festivals, culinary delicacies, and gourmet snacks. Plus, throughout the city of Tainan, Trainers will be able to find Pokémon not normally seen in Taiwan, such as the Water- and Rock-type Pokémon Relicanth, the Psychic-type Pokémon Unown, and more! And if you’re lucky, you might even encounter a Shiny Pinsir!

This is a free event to be enjoyed by all Trainers, so make plans early to ensure you obtain transportation and accommodations for the event.

We can’t wait to see you there!

—The Pokémon GO team

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Trainers,

We’ve had a vision of Psychic-type Pokémon in your future! On October 5 at 1:00 p.m. PDT, the Psychic Spectacular will begin. With Mewtwo in raids, Psychic-type Pokémon such as Abra, Ralts, and Baltoy will be appearing more frequently in the wild until October 14 at 1:00 p.m. PDT. Check out the details below:

Date + Time

• Oct. 5, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) to Oct. 14, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)

Features

• Psychic-type Pokémon will appear in the wild more frequently.
• Additional Field Research focusing on Psychic-type Pokémon will be available.
• Shiny Drowzee has a chance to appear!

We wish you good fortune while discovering powerful Psychic-type Pokémon. Stay safe, and happy exploring!

—The Pokémon GO team

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Are you ready for a Sinnoh adventure? We’re excited to let you know that in preparation for the arrival of Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region, we are making two key shifts to the game balance in the coming weeks. These changes are based on Trainer feedback and are designed to promote an improved overall experience.

Changes to Pokémon Migration and Behavior
As you explore the world of Pokémon GO, the following changes will affect the Pokémon that appear around you:

• We are making adjustments to weather and, moving forward, it will have a reduced effect on the rate at which Pokémon appear.
• As you explore a given area, you will notice that a greater variety of Pokémon species will appear over time and at different rates.
• Certain areas, such as parks and nature reserves, will now contain more varied Pokémon species.

Changes to Pokémon Effectiveness in Battle
We also wanted to use this opportunity to rebalance in-game battle mechanics. You may...

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Since the existence of the Mythical Pokémon Meltan has been discovered, further research has brought new information about its biology! Meltan appears to be cute and innocent, and we are excited to learn more as research continues. Professor Willow and the Kanto region’s Professor Oak have apparently made some progress in their investigation, so be sure to check out their latest video!

What’s more, Professor Willow needs you to do some Special Research to seek out the Mythical Pokémon Meltan! Look for this Special Research to begin later this year. You’ll also learn more about the details of the investigation Professor Willow and Professor Oak carried out to unlock the mysteries of Meltan. Conduct research alongside the Professor and catch Meltan!

—The Pokémon GO team

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Trainers,

Android users can now experience Pokémon GO in a whole new way! Get up close and personal with Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn regions with Pokémon GO AR+!

Pokémon GO AR+ requires ARCore to be downloaded from the Google Play Store, so you should check first to see if your device is supported. Once downloaded, Pokémon GO AR+ offers the opportunity to have a unique AR experience when encountering Pokémon. As you walk up to a Pokémon, it scales in size and will notice your movement! Get up close before you throw your Poké Ball to make the Pokémon easier to catch, and even earn an Expert Handler bonus!! Or you can tap the camera icon to take a photo of your subject in the environment around you.

For more details on ARCore and Pokémon AR+ for Android users, check out our Help Center. Stay safe, and happy exploring!

—The Pokémon GO team

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Trainers,

The world of Pokémon GO is evolving once again! This week, keep an eye out for Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region, featured in Pokémon Diamond, Pokémon Pearl, and Pokémon Platinum! Get ready to see Pokémon like Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup as they appear in Pokémon GO for the first time ever.

Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region will be making their way to Pokémon GO in waves! So, you can look forward to discovering even more Pokémon over the next few weeks appearing in the wild, hatching from Eggs, and battling in raids. Stay tuned to our official channels for updates about new Pokémon, new features, and expansions to existing features like Pokémon storage and more!

More discoveries from the Sinnoh region await, Trainers, so let’s get ready to GO!

—The Pokémon GO team

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Do you feel a change in the breeze? A chill down your spine? Pokémon GO Halloween is back for a spooky good time! Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region, such as Drifloon and Stunky, join in on the fun, which begins on October 23 at 1:00 p.m. PDT! And, because you can’t have tricks without any treats, Trainers will be able to earn double Candy for every Pokémon caught until November 1 at 1:00 p.m. PDT.

During this event, it seems Professor Willow will need your help on some limited-time Special Research. He stumbled across an odd stone one day and has been experiencing strange happenings around his lab ever since! Could a Pokémon be causing this ruckus? Complete Special Research tasks and find out before whatever it is goes away! You’ll also be able to enjoy Field Research featuring Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon throughout the event.

Plus, the Renegade Pokémon, Giratina, will make its first appearance in Raid Battles! T...

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We deeply apologize for the reported gameplay issues that impacted October Community Day in the Asian-Pacific region on October 21st.

In light of the inconvenience our dedicated Trainers experienced, we will be holding a make-up event for October Community Day, starring Beldum, throughout the Asia-Pacific region on Sunday, October 28, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. JST.

During the event, Beldum will appear more frequently in the wild and Lures will last for three hours for the duration of the event. Don’t forget to evolve Metang up to one hour after the event to obtain Metagross that knows Meteor Mash. Plus, Eggs will hatch 4× faster for the duration of the event.

We apologize again for the inconvenience, and hope you enjoy this upcoming event.

—The Pokémon GO team

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Professor Willow and the Kanto region’s Professor Oak have made a new discovery about the Mythical Pokémon Meltan. According to their research, this Pokémon can evolve! Of all Mythical Pokémon that have been discovered thus far, Meltan appears to be the first to evolve. Ancient texts show that its Evolution is called Melmetal!

Be sure the check out Professor Willow and Professor Oak’s latest research on Meltan’s biology here!

—The Pokémon GO team

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Trainers,

Exploring with Pokémon GO has never been easier with a new feature coming soon! Adventure Sync can record your walking distances even when Pokémon GO isn’t launched, working in the background to tally your distance, earn Candy, and hatch Eggs!

Plus, Adventure Sync will deliver a weekly summary, where you can see your Incubator and Candy progress as well as important activity statistics. Check in via your Trainer Profile to see the number of kilometers recorded for the week. Earn rewards each week for each milestone you cross, and receive push notifications when your Buddy Pokémon has found a Candy or when an Egg is about to hatch!

You can opt into Adventure Sync at any time, and the feature will connect to both Apple Health on Apple devices and Google Fit on Android devices.

So let’s get motivated and GO! Stay safe, and happy exploring!

—The Pokémon GO team

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Trainers,

Are you ready for a challenge? On Saturday, November 3, there will be a Special Raid Challenge! For three hours, Gengar will be available in Raid Battles! Take a look at the details below by region:

Date + Time

• Nov. 3, 2018
• Asia-Pacific: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. JST (GMT +9)
• Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. UTC (GMT +0)
• The Americas and Greenland: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8)

Features

• Gengar will be featured in Raid Battles!
• Receive up to five Raid Passes from nearby Gyms at no cost.
• If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Gengar!

Do you have what it takes? Get ready to GO, Trainer—and best of luck! Stay safe, and happy exploring!

—The Pokémon GO team

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Trainers,

The world of Ingress, the Niantic game which influenced the experience that Trainers enjoy in Pokémon GO, is changing right before our eyes! In celebration of Ingress Prime, a new mobile game out now, Trainers can sport special T-shirt avatar items, available at no cost in the Style Shop.

The three T-shirts have a futuristic style, and each has its own unique design—one includes the Ingress Prime logo, while the other two have the colors and designs representing the game’s two factions.

Plus, as part of the celebration, Trainers will have an opportunity to encounter two Shiny Pokémon that have colors matching Ingress Prime’s factions—Shiny Ponyta, which has bright blue flames, and Shiny Cubone, which has a green body!

So celebrate this special milestone with us and try on a new look! Stay safe, and happy exploring!

—The Pokémon GO team

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The Pokémon GO Safari Zone in Tainan, Taiwan, was a great success. Thank you to the Trainers who visited the Tainan Metropolitan Park and the Chimei Museum throughout the five-day event!

Over one million Trainers visited the Tainan area, and their excitement and enthusiasm made this an unforgettable Safari Zone event!

Trainers who visited the Tainan Metropolitan Park walked an average distance of 4 km per person and caught a total of 45 million Pokémon. As Trainers explored the city, Relicanth appeared more often, and Shiny Pinsir appeared all over the world to celebrate the Tainan Safari Zone event!

We appreciate your sense of adventure, Trainers! We heard many heartwarming stories from Trainers we met—some of you traveled more than five hour...

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Trainers,

It’s time to get cracking on an egg-citing event! From November 14 at 1:00 p.m. PST to November 27 at 1:00 p.m. PST, some Pokémon with evolved forms originally discovered in the Sinnoh region—such as Rhyhorn, Porygon, and Magby—will be present in 2 km Eggs! Check out the details below:

Date + Time

• Nov. 14 at 1:00 p.m. PST to Nov. 27 at 1:00 p.m. PST

Bonuses

• Pokémon such as Rhyhorn, Porygon, and Magby will be present in 2 km Eggs!
• If you’re lucky, you may hatch a Shiny Elekid!

It’s time to hatch a plan to make the most of your Eggs, Trainers! Stay safe, and happy exploring!

—The Pokémon GO team

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Trainers,

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! are out now for Nintendo Switch, and there’s plenty to learn about the mysterious Mythical Pokémon Meltan! Professor Willow needs your help tracking down this Steel-type Pokémon with some new Special Research—are you up for the task? You can get started right now!

Plus, in addition to the Special Research, Field Research featuring Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region and not commonly found in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! will be available from now until November 27. Make sure to look around you during that time, as Pokémon such as Omanyte and Kabuto may appear in the wild more frequently!

Can’t get enough of Pikachu and Eevee? Celebrate the launch of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! by showing your love with new Pikachu Cap and Eevee Cap avatar items, now available in the Style Shop!

And don’t forget to mark your calendar! Fro...

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Trainers,

As Pokémon’s legendary year is coming to a close, there will be an exciting appearance of a Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region. The Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon Cresselia will join Raid Battles on November 20 at 1:00 p.m. PST! Details below:

Date + Time

• Nov. 20, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) to Dec. 18, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8)

Features

• Cresselia will appear in Raid Battles!

Don’t miss this chance to catch this Legendary Pokémon before it returns to its shrine! Stay safe, and happy exploring!

—The Pokémon GO team

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