Searching & Filtering your Pokémon Inventory

Catching, Hatching & Evolving Pokémon

As your Pokémon collection grows, you can use keyword searches to quickly and easily narrow down the list of Pokémon that you have caught.&n...

What is the difference between Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon?

Max Pokémon & Power Spots

Although there are many similarities between Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon, there are a few notable differences.Only certain species of Pok...

Controlling Your Experience in Pokémon GO

Safety & Security

In Pokémon GO, players can explore their neighborhoods and cities to find wild Pokémon, discover and catch hundreds of Pokémon, and more. We...

What is Pokémon Fusion?

Advanced Gameplay

Fusion is a process that certain Pokémon can undergo to change form by combining with certain other Pokémon. After undergoing Fusion, the ne...

Niantic Kids Frequently Asked Questions

Account & Sign-In

The Niantic Kids parent portal allows parents to manage their child’s experience across Niantic games and make sure their child’s personal i...

What are Community Days?

Events

Community Day is a special event, featuring a specific Pokémon that appears at a higher rate than other Pokémon during a specific time ...

Powering Up Pokémon

Catching, Hatching & Evolving Pokémon

Powering up Pokémon you’ve caught increases their CP and HP. You can power up a Pokémon with Stardust and Candy, which you can acquire ...

Customizing your Avatar

Trainer Basics

Your Trainer avatar is a character model that represents you in Pokémon GO and is visible to others when you battle, trade, or add them as f...

Keeping your Account Secure

Safety & Security

We work tirelessly to ensure that you and your fellow players have a fun, safe and fair gameplay experience. Part of that commitment is work...

Gameplay Fairness Policy

Safety & Security

At Niantic, we strive to create a friendly and fair gameplay experience for all players. As part of that commitment, we enforce a three-stri...