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Escavalier Pokemon GO: Best Moveset

PokémonImage provided by Niantic.There are lots of Pokemon that suit many different types of needs in Pokemon GO, ranging from battling players to defending Gyms. When players decide who to use in the game, moves are everything, especially when it comes to powerful Pokemon like Escavalier. Here is Escavalier’s best moveset in Pokemon GO.Escavalier was introduced in the Pokemon Black and White titles and is a Bug/Steel-type Pokemon. Known for its powerful attack stat and having Fire as its only weakness, this Pokemon has been a favorite among trainers. The

Pokémon GO September Spotlight Hours

PokémonThis September will see four different Spotlight Hours every week for players to take part of, each featuring a different Pokemon and increased amounts of Stardust, XP, and Candy to obtain. Here are the Pokemon GO Spotlight Hours, who they feature, and when they occur.Spotlight Hours in Pokemon GO follow a simple premise: it’s an hour featuring a Pokemon, and during that hour, there’s increased encounter rates of that Pokemon alongside some kind of bonus for capturing Pokemon. Usually, they’d feature a rare Pokemon, and players are always delighted at

Hoopa finally arrives in Pokémon Go’s Season of Mischief

The Season of Mischief is descending onto Pokémon Go, bringing the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa into the game for the first time after more than a month of it causing shenanigans in the game.  Running from Sept. 1 to Dec. 1, players will gain access to a season-long Special Research story that will focus on Hoopa and discover why so many strange things have been happening throughout Pokémon Go. Completing the research tasks will potentially unlock a secret, special event that may or may not be happening at the end of

All event-exclusive Today’s View Timed Research tasks and rewards for Pokémon Go’s Ultra Unlock Part 3: Sword and Shield

The Ultra Unlock bonuses that were unlocked as part of Pokémon Go Fest 2021 are coming to an end, but Niantic is sending them off by introducing more Pokémon from Sword and Shield to the game.  Ultra Unlock Part Three: Sword and Shield will feature a handful of new Pokémon native to Galar appearing from Aug. 20 to 31, including Falinks, Wooloo, Zacian, and Zamazenta.  Every Pokémon featured in the event, outside of the odd Unown, appears in the generation eight games on Nintendo Switch. Several were already available in

Can Natu be Shiny in Pokemon GO?

PokémonNatu in the anime / Photo courtesy of The Pokemon CompanyCan Natu be shiny in Pokemon GO? Natu, the tiny bird Pokemon, starred in the most recent spotlight hour on Tuesday. Because of the increased Natu spawns, many trainers are wondering whether or not they can catch a shiny Natu.Although the spotlight hour is already over, Natu is a commonly spawning Pokemon in the wild, so it's still good to know whether shiny Natu is in the game so trainers can search for it.Get excited, Trainers! #PokemonGOFest2021 may be over,

How to Evolve Porygon in Pokemon GO

PokémonPorygon, the Virtual Pokemon / Photo courtesy of Niantic LabsPorygon, the Virtual Pokemon, is a Normal-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, and one of the hardest Pokemon to evolve. To evolve Porygon, Trainers will need two special evolution items and lots of Candy. Currently, the Ultra Unlock 2021: Time event is underway, and Porygon is spawning more frequently in the wild. Therefore, it's no surprise that Trainers are looking to evolve their Porygon that they've saved up some Candy for. Here's a guide explaining how to evolve Porygon.The flow of time

How to Get an Upgrade in Pokemon GO

PokémonTrainers need an Upgrade to evolve Porygon / Photo courtesy of Niantic LabsAn Upgrade is a rare evolution item in Pokemon GO that is required to evolve Porygon to Porygon2. If you're looking to evolve the Virtual Pokemon, here's a guide explaining how you can get your hands on an Upgrade.Porygon is a Normal-type Pokemon, and one of the hardest Pokemon to evolve in Pokemon GO. Trainers will need an Upgrade and 25 Candy to evolve Porygon to Porygon2, and then a Sinnoh Stone and 100 Candy to evolve Porygon2

Gigalith Pokemon GO: How to Catch

PokémonGigalith in Pokemon GO: How to Catch / Photo courtesy of NianticGigalith in Pokemon GO is a difficult Pokemon to encounter. Known as a Rock-type Pokemon, Gigalith can be helpful on teams for its powerful moves and effectiveness against Fire-, Flying-, Ice-, and Bug-type Pokemon. From finding Gigalith's Shiny form to utilizing its move set, here's everything you need to know about this Rock-type Pokemon. Players can obtain Gigalith through catching Roggenrola, which is Gigalith's pre-evolved form. Roggenrola is more likely to spawn in the wild during partly cloudy weather.

Magcargo in Pokemon GO: How to Catch

PokémonMagcargo in Pokemon GO: How to Catch / Photo courtesy of NianticPokemon GO's Magcargo is a tricky Pokemon to encounter in the game. However, this Pokemon is a great addition for anyone's team as it's both a Fire- and Rock-type Pokemon, inflicting damage on many different types of Pokemon. Here's everything you need to know about encountering and catching Magcargo. Players can obtain Magcargo through finding Slugma and evolving it with Candy. Sluga is most likely to appear in dry and warmer climate areas, as well as beaches and parks.

Pokemon GO The Melody Pokemon Research Guide

PokémonMeloetta, the Melody Pokemon, is the featured Mythical Pokemon at GO Fest 2021 / Photo courtesy of Niantic LabsThe Melody Pokemon is a special research quest chain introducing Meloetta in Pokemon GO. It is only available for players who have purchased a ticket to GO Fest 2021.The Melody Pokemon is a branching quest, where players make several choices throughout the quest deciding what rewards they'll get and what Pokemon they'll encounter. At the end of the quest chain, you'll receive Meloetta, the Melody Pokemon.Here's a guide to every step of