Joining a Party

Party Play

After a host has created the Party Play lobby, you will have 15 minutes to join the Party. If you are physically near the host and want to j...

Amazon Prime codes show error message for some Trainers

Release Notes & Known Issues

Issue description: Some Trainers see an error message when trying to claim an Amazon Prime code.Issue status: Investigating. Changing your w...

Types of Items and their Effects

Trainer Basics

There are a variety of items available in Pokémon GO, each with different uses and effects that can be collected and managed in your Item Ba...

Pokémon that are unable to enter Battles cannot complete Hyper Training tasks that require them to be in the party.

Release Notes & Known Issues

Issue Description: Pokémon that are unable to enter Raids, Gym Battles, or Team GO Rocket Battles cannot complete Hyper Training tasks that ...

[Video] Raid Battles

Gyms & Raids

  Explore the topics discussed in this tutorial. Learn more about Raid Battles. 

Wild Pokémon Unable to be Caught

Release Notes & Known Issues

Issue Description: For a period of approximately 1 hour, starting at approximately 1:50 p.m. PDT on July 24, 2025. wild Pokémon were un...

Remote Dynamax Battles Known Issues

Release Notes & Known Issues

A list of issues related to Remote Dynamax Battles are shown below and are currently being investigated by our team.  Remote Raid ...

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...

What are Shadow Raids?

Gyms & Raids

A Shadow Raid is a mysterious type of Raid Battle that occurs at a Gym that has been taken over by Team GO Rocket.Unlike a standard Raid, a ...

Glossary

Trainer Basics

ImageTermDefinition  AR Mode Provides an augmented reality experience using your device’s camera.  AR Mode+ An enhanced version of...