What are Seasons?

Trainer Basics

Just like the real world, the world of Pokémon GO will change with the seasons. Every three months, you can expect to see a new Season in Po...

How do I change my team?

Items

Once you reach level 5 and visit a Gym, you can choose to join of three teams: Instinct (yellow), Mystic (blue), or Valor (red). You’ll stic...

I’m not collecting any Mega Energy after defeating a Mega Raid Boss.

Mega Pokémon & Primal Reversion

Trainers can only collect 9,999 Mega Energy per Pokémon species. If you reach this limit, you will not receive Mega Energy after defeating a...

Map View

Trainer Basics

The Map View is your window into the Pokémon GO world, and reflects your current location in the real world.   Weather boosts...

I’d like to remove a Gym where a Raid Battle took place.

Gyms & Raids

We take extra verification steps to ensure that removal requests reflect the desires of the property owners or senior executives of the orga...

What is Mega Evolution?

Mega Pokémon & Primal Reversion

Unlike evolving your Pokémon, which is permanent, Mega Evolution temporarily transforms your Pokémon, changing their appearance, improving t...

GO Battle League Known Issues

Release Notes & Known Issues

Here is a list of issues related to GO Battle League that are currently being investigated by our engineering team. This list will be update...

Catch & Share

Advanced Gameplay

Catch & Share is a feature in which players can share Pokémon they’ve caught, including the location of the catch, with other players in...

Route Requirements and Best Practices

Routes

There are a few best practices to follow in order to create a high-quality Route:  Route Length: While a Route can be anywhere between ...

Party Play Safety & Settings

Party Play

While we encourage all Trainers to abide by our Community Guidelines and Terms of Service, there are a number of additional settings that wi...