Niantic has announced a new Luminous Legends X event for Pokemon GO. Xerneas will be appearing for the first time, and some Dragon- and Fairy-type Pokemon from Kalos will be showing up as well. That’s on top of the Rainy Lure Module item to evolve Sliggoo into Goodra.

Below are the full event details:

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Pokemon GO to host special event to celebrate the release of New Pokemon Snap

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As a way of celebrating the upcoming launch of New Pokemon Snap, a special event will be held in Pokemon GO. Players will have an opportunity to more frequently encounter Pokemon from the Lental region in the wild and in raids. That’s on top of a new avatar item, sticker, and the debut of Shiny Smeargle.

Below are the full event details:

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First details emerge for Nintendo and Niantic’s new Pikmin app

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Last week, Nintendo and Niantic announced a brand new app centered around Pikmin. First details have since emerged thanks to a beta being held in Singapore.

Below are the relevant details, courtesy of VGC:

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[Let’s Talk] Future Nintendo and Niantic collaborations

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Nintendo decided to drop some fairly big news on a random Monday evening this past week. It was announced that in collaboration with Pokemon GO developer Niantic, a new app is in development featuring Pikmin. Not much is known at present, but Nintendo said that the project will offer “gameplay activities designed to encourage walking and make the activity more enjoyable.” It’s also confirmed for a 2021 release.

Based on Nintendo’s announcement, it sounds like Pikmin could be just the start of future projects with Niantic. The press release mentioned “apps” (meaning more than one) and “Nintendo’s beloved characters”. You can catch up on the full announcement here if you missed it.

Let’s assume that Nintendo and Niantic are indeed collaborating beyond Pikmin. What other franchises from the Big N would you like to see Niantic tackle? Let us know in the comments below.

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Pokemon GO details April 2021 events

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Niantic has outlined the various events planned for Pokemon GO throughout April. Players can look forward to Spring into Spring, Rivals’ Week, Sustainability Week, and Friendship Day. That’s on top of other regulars like Community Day.

Here’s the full rundown:

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Pokemon GO Community Day to feature Snivy in April 2021

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Snivy will be featured as the next Pokemon for Pokemon GO Community Day in April, Niantic has announced. The event will be held on April 11.

Here’s some additional information:

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Nintendo and Pokemon GO developer Niantic announce new partnership, starting with Pikmin app for mobile

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Nintendo and Niantic – the developer of Pokemon GO – have just announced the establishment of a new partnership. The two companies are collaborating “to jointly develop apps that combine Niantic’s real-world AR technology with Nintendo’s beloved characters,” according to today’s press release.

First up on the docket is a new app based on Pikmin, “with gameplay activities designed to encourage walking and make the activity more enjoyable.” It is being made by Niantic Tokyo Studio.

The new Pikmin app will launch later in 2021. A pre-registration website can be found here.

Here’s the full announcement:

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Pokemon GO details March 2021 events

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With only a few days remaining in February, Niantic has offered up a look at what it has in store for Pokemon GO throughout March. Players can look forward to Team GO Rocket Special Research, Fletchling Community Day, and much more.

Here’s the full rundown:

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Pokemon GO introduces Season of Legends, features Therian Forme Tornadus, Therian Forme Thundurus, and Therian Forme Landorus

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Niantic has revealed a new Season of Legends event for Pokemon GO. It will be highlighted by the debuts of Therian Forme Tornadus, Therian Forme Thundurus, and Therian Forme Landorus. Niantic is also teasing other Legendary Pokemon as well.

Here’s a full rundown of Season of Legends:

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Pokemon GO Community Day to feature Fletchling in March 2021

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Today, Niantic announced that Fletchling will be featured as the next Pokemon for Pokemon GO Community Day. Look for the event to be held on March 6.

Here’s some additional information: