Police officers fired after ignoring robbery and trying to catch Snorlax in Pokemon GO
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Los Angeles police officers Louis Lozano and Eric Mitchell have been fired for “willfully abdicating their duty to assist a commanding officer’s response to a robbery in progress and playing a Pokemon mobile game while on duty.”
That game is, of course, Pokemon GO. All sorts of bizarre and crazy stories have come about relating to the mobile experience since it launched in 2016, but we haven’t quite seen something on this level.
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Pokemon GO Mountains of Power event to introduce Mega Aerodactyl
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Mega Aerodactyl will be making its first appearance in Pokemon GO, Niantic revealed today.
The company is gearing up for a new Mountains of Power event, which continues the Season of Heritage. Niantic teases: “Spark’s intuition leads him to believe that the mysterious door’s second mechanism requires the help of Rock- and Steel-type Pokémon to unlock it. Journey through terrain reminiscent of the mountains found in regions like Johto and Sinnoh, and work with Spark to unlock the next mechanism!”
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Pokemon GO announces special Bulbasaur Community Day Classic
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Niantic has announced a special Community Day Classic for Pokemon GO that will feature Bulbasaur. This is being held during the Season of Heritage.
During the event, you’ll have a higher chance of encountering Bulbsaur. And if you’re lucky enough, you may encounter a Shiny version. Those that evolve Ivysaur (Bulbasaur’s Evolution) during the Community Day or up to two hours afterward will receive a Venusaur that knows the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant.
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Pokemon GO details 2022 New Year’s event
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Pokemon GO will soon be celebrating 2022 with a special New Year’s event. Various activities and promotions are planned. There’ll be Pokemon wearing new costumes, themed avatar items, the return of some familiar Pokemon wearing party hats, and a Shiny Pokemon appearing for the first time in the game.
That Shiny Pokemon in question is Hoothoot, who will show up if you’re lucky enough. The creature will also appear as noncostumed Shiny Hoothoot after the event ends.
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Pokemon GO details January 2022 Community Day
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We’ve got first details about the January 2022 Community Day for Pokemon GO, which puts the focus on Spheal. The event is planned for January 16 between 11 AM and 5 PM local time.
Spheal will be appearing more frequently in the wild while the Community Day is taking place. If you’re lucky enough, you could encounter a Shiny version. You can evolve Sealeo (Spheal’s Evolution) during the event or up to two hours afterward to receive a Walrein that knows the Charged Attack Icicle Spear and Fast Attack Powder Snow. Icicle Spear, appearing in Pokemon GO for the first time, is a low-energy Charged Attack that has 60 damage in both Trainer battles as well as Gyms and raids.
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Pokemon GO Tour: Johto event detailed
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Niantic has detailed a new event for Pokemon GO known as Pokemon GO Tour: Johto. It will be comprised of two events – a global one on Saturday, February 26, 2022 as well as in-person happenings in select cities on Sunday, February 27, 2022.
During the event, players will have a chance to get involved with Johto region exclusive Pokemon in the wild, eggs, raids, and research tasks encounters, as well as in-game bonuses. Fans can also purchase a ticket to participate in the Pokemon GO Tour: Johto ticked experience – choosing between Gold and Silver – with version-exclusive Pokemon.
Below are the full event details for Pokemon GO Tour: Johto
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Pokemon GO reveals Season of Heritage, December 2021 events
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It’s a big day for Niantic as the company has announced its Pokemon GO December 2021 highlights and a new Season of Heritage to wrap up 2021 and welcome 2022, including new raids and community events.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Pokemon GO details December 2021 Community Day
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Niantic has offered up first details on the Pokemon GO Community Day for December 2021 – which is actually more than just one day. It will take place on Saturday, December 18, 2021, and Sunday, December 19, 2021.
The Pokemon GO Community Day for December 2021 will feature Pokemon that previously got the focus during events throughout the year. On Saturday, expect to see Machop, Roselia, Swablu, Gible, Snivy, and Fletching. Sunday is highlighted by Eevee (who can learn Last Resort), Duskull, Shinx, Tepig, and Oshawott. Raids and Eggs will also have Pokemon from the 2020 Community Days.
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Pokemon GO details Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl event
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Pokemon GO is celebrating the release of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl with a special event, and Niantic has now shared first details.
Pokemon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region will be appearing more often. Additionally, players can find Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup wearing special Sinnoh-inspired hats in the wild. Avatar items inspired by those same first partner Pokemon will be offered in the shop as well.
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Pokemon GO to debut Dedenne as part of Festival of Lights event
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Dedenne is about to make its debut in Pokemon GO, Niantic has announced. This comes as part of a new Festival of Lights event for the game.
Dedenne is the Antenna Pokemon that was originally found in the Kalos region. Its type is Electric and Fairy.
