What are Purified Gems and how do I collect them?

Gyms & Raids

Purified Gems are special Items that can be used in a Shadow Raid to help defeat the Shadow Raid Boss.In order to create a Purified Gem, you...

Backgrounding the Pokémon GO app during a Super Mega Raid prevents Trainers from breaking a shield

Release Notes & Known Issues

Issue Description: Trainers that switch from Pokémon GO to another app during a Super Mega Raid will be unable to break the Mega Pokémon’s s...

I’m unable to catch a Raid Boss after defeating it

Gyms & Raids

Here are some tips for catching a Raid Boss: Use Razz Berries or Golden Razz Berries to increase your chances of catching the Raid Boss. Hi...

Why didn’t I get a bonus for raiding with members of my team?

Gyms & Raids

As of the release of Mega Evolution in Pokémon GO, the Premier Ball bonus for completing a Raid Battle with team members has been rep...

Primal Reversion

Mega Pokémon & Primal Reversion

Primal Reversion is a type of transformation, similar to Mega Evolution, where certain Pokémon will temporarily take on a new appearance, af...

Glossary

Trainer Basics

Image Term Definition   AR Mode Provides an augmented reality experience using...

Why did the Mega Raid Boss turn back into their regular form for the encounter?

Mega Pokémon & Primal Reversion

When you defeat a Mega Raid Boss, a Mega Legendary Raid Boss, or a Super Mega Raid Boss, they turn back into their regular form before ...

Referring Friends and Referral Bonuses

Friends, Gifting & Trading

In addition to adding your friends directly to your Friend List, you can also refer friends using a special code that is unique to you. ...

What is a Premium Battle Pass?

Battling & GO Battle League

Premium Battle Passes are items that can be exchanged for entry into a Raid Battle or to unlock Premium Rewards in GO Battle League. Premium...

What are Link Charges and how do I collect them?

Top Articles

 Link Charges are a newly discovered energy source that is used to enter Mega Raids. When challenging a Mega Raid in-person, Trainers w...