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{{Notice|This page is about the game element. For the list of Pokémon available in the game, see: [[List of Pokémon]].<br />For information on the game element that stores data about Pokémon in the game, see: ''[[Pokédex]]''.}}
 
{{Notice|This page is about the game element. For the list of Pokémon available in the game, see: [[List of Pokémon]].<br />For information on the game element that stores data about Pokémon in the game, see: ''[[Pokédex]]''.}}
 
[[File:White Button Pokemon.png|link=|center]]
 
[[File:White Button Pokemon.png|link=|center]]
'''Pokémon''', the main element of [[Pokémon GO]], are creatures which [[Trainer|trainer]] has the task to catch.
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'''Pokémon''', the main element of [[Pokémon GO]], are creatures which [[Trainer]] has the task to catch.
   
 
==List of Pokémon==
 
==List of Pokémon==
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==Acquiring Pokémon==
 
==Acquiring Pokémon==
 
Pokémon can be currently acquired in three ways:
 
Pokémon can be currently acquired in three ways:
#Catching them in/from wild/[[Raid Battle#Bonus Challange|Raid Bonus Challange]]/[[research tasks]]/[[Team GO Rocket]]/[[GO Battle League]]
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#[[Catching Pokémon|Catching them]] in wild, from [[Raid Battle#Bonus Challange|Raid Bonus Challange]], rescuing them from [[Team GO Rocket]] or obtaining them as a reward from [[Research tasks]] or [[GO Battle League]]
#Hatching them from [[Eggs|eggs]] obtained from [[PokéStop]]s and/or [[Gyms]]
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#Hatching them from [[Eggs]] obtained from [[PokéStop]]s, [[Gyms]] or [[Gifts]]
#[[Trading]] them with another [[trainer]]s
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#[[Trading]] them with another [[Trainer]]s
   
 
===Catching Pokémon===
 
===Catching Pokémon===
 
{{Main|Catching Pokémon}}
 
{{Main|Catching Pokémon}}
Catching Pokémon in [[Pokémon GO]] is bit different than catching them in games from [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Core_series core series], as trainer doesn't have to fight with Pokémon before he catches it (except for Raid and GO Rocket Battles in someway). Trainer can catch Pokémon by coming to spot where Pokémon is to encounter it in [[Map View|map view]] and then simply tapping on it to enter the encounter screen. Trainer can also catch Pokémon from a Bonus Challenge of [[Raid Battle]], [[Team GO Rocket#Rescuing Shadow Pokémon|Shadow Pokémon rescue mission]] after battle with [[Team GO Rocket]] member, and as a reward from [[research tasks]] and [[GO Battle League]].
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Catching Pokémon in [[Pokémon GO]] is bit different than catching them in games from [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Core_series core series], as Trainer does not have to fight with Pokémon before he catches it (except for Raid and GO Rocket Battles in someway). Trainer can catch Pokémon by coming to spot where Pokémon is to encounter it in [[Map View|map view]] and then simply tapping on it to enter the encounter screen. Trainer can also catch Pokémon from a Bonus Challenge of [[Raid Battle]], [[Team GO Rocket#Rescuing Shadow Pokémon|Shadow Pokémon rescue mission]] after battle with [[Team GO Rocket]] member, and as a reward from [[research tasks]] and [[GO Battle League]].
   
===Hatching Pokémon eggs===
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===Hatching Pokémon Eggs===
 
{{Main|Eggs}}
 
{{Main|Eggs}}
Hatching Pokémon is second way of acquiring it. To hatch Pokémon, trainer has to firstly get a Pokémon Egg by spinning [[PokéStop#Photo Disc|Photo Disc]] at [[PokéStop]]s and [[Gym]]s, then basically trainer puts an egg to an [[Egg Incubators|incubator]] and has to walk specified distance to hatch it.
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Hatching Pokémon is second way of acquiring it. To hatch Pokémon, Trainer has to firstly get a Pokémon Egg by spinning [[PokéStop#Photo Disc|Photo Disc]] at [[PokéStop]]s and [[Gym]]s, then basically Trainer puts an Egg to an [[Egg Incubators|incubator]] and has to walk specified distance to hatch it.
   
 
===Trading Pokémon===
 
===Trading Pokémon===
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#tap on '''Pokémon button''' [[file:White Button Pokemon.png|30px|link=]]
 
#tap on '''Pokémon button''' [[file:White Button Pokemon.png|30px|link=]]
   
Pokémon collection page on its top has two tabs - '''Pokémon''' and '''Eggs''', that trainer can click on it or swipe the screen right or left to access each of them. On each of those to tabs there's either shown all of the Pokémon trainer captured or all of the Eggs trainer has.<br/>''More about eggs collection page is [[Eggs#Eggs collection|here]].''
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Pokémon collection page on its top has two tabs - '''Pokémon''' and '''Eggs''', that Trainer can click on it or swipe the screen right or left to access each of them. On each of those to tabs there's either shown all of the Pokémon Trainer captured or all of the Eggs Trainer has.
   
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:More about Pokémon Eggs collection page is available [[Eggs#Eggs collection|here]].
Initially trainers have only 300 slots for their Pokémon collection, but they can expand its space by buying [[Shop#Upgrades|upgrade]]. Every upgrade gives 50 more slots for Pokémon and a trainer can have up to 3,500 slots for their Pokémon.
 
   
 
Initially Trainers have only 300 slots for their Pokémon collection, but they can expand its space by buying [[Shop#Upgrades|upgrade]]. Every upgrade gives 50 more slots for Pokémon and a Trainer can have up to 4,500 slots for their Pokémon.
Pokémon collection can be sorted in 6 orders, that can be changed by tapping on the button in bottom left corner of screen. Pokémon can be sorted:
 
   
 
Pokémon collection can be sorted in 6 orders, that can be changed by tapping on the button in bottom left corner of screen. Pokémon can be sorted:
 
* by date Pokémon were caught, the most recent on the beginning, this option is default set after login [[file:Button Sort by Date.png|30px|link=]],
 
* by date Pokémon were caught, the most recent on the beginning, this option is default set after login [[file:Button Sort by Date.png|30px|link=]],
 
* by favorite Pokémon, which is technically same order as the one by CP but all favorite Pokémon shows up first on the list [[file:Button Sort by Favourite.png|30px|link=]],
 
* by favorite Pokémon, which is technically same order as the one by CP but all favorite Pokémon shows up first on the list [[file:Button Sort by Favourite.png|30px|link=]],
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* alphabetically by Pokémon's name [[file:Button Sort by Name.png|30px|link=]],
 
* alphabetically by Pokémon's name [[file:Button Sort by Name.png|30px|link=]],
 
* and by Pokémon's CP [[file:Button Sort by CP.png|30px|link=]].
 
* and by Pokémon's CP [[file:Button Sort by CP.png|30px|link=]].
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These sorting options can be swapped between ascending and descending orders.
   
 
[[file:Pokémon Collection 0.69.1.png|right|250px|thumb|Example screenshot of the Pokémon collection page in 0.69.1 version of the game]]
 
[[file:Pokémon Collection 0.69.1.png|right|250px|thumb|Example screenshot of the Pokémon collection page in 0.69.1 version of the game]]
   
 
There are several optional indications shown with each Pokémon thumbnails:
 
There are several optional indications shown with each Pokémon thumbnails:
* if Pokémon is marked as favorite, there's gold star icon in the top-right corner of Pokémon thumbnail,
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* if Pokémon is marked as favorite, there is a gold star icon in the top-right corner of Pokémon thumbnail,
* if Pokémon is deployed in [[Gym]] or is [[Buddy Pokémon|trainer's buddy]], there's mark with an appropriate icon to the left from that Pokémon,
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* if Pokémon is deployed in [[Gym]] or is [[Buddy Pokémon|Trainer's buddy]], there is a mark with an appropriate icon to the left from that Pokémon,
* if Pokémon was caught in the last 24 hours, there's green glow behind that Pokémon,
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* if Pokémon was caught in the last 24 hours, it has greenish background behind it,
 
* [[Shiny Pokémon]] have three-stars mark in the top-left corner of the thumbnail,
 
* [[Shiny Pokémon]] have three-stars mark in the top-left corner of the thumbnail,
 
* [[Lucky Pokémon]] have gold particles behind them,
 
* [[Lucky Pokémon]] have gold particles behind them,
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There are three ways to exit from the page with captured Pokémon:
 
There are three ways to exit from the page with captured Pokémon:
* by tapping on return button on the trainer's mobile device (not available for iPhone users for obvious reason),
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* by tapping on return button on the Trainer's mobile device (not available for iPhone users for obvious reason),
 
* by tapping on the '''exit button''' [[file:Button Close.png|30px|link=]] on the bottom of screen,
 
* by tapping on the '''exit button''' [[file:Button Close.png|30px|link=]] on the bottom of screen,
 
* by swiping down at the very top of the page, which cause '''X''' icon appeared and then release.
 
* by swiping down at the very top of the page, which cause '''X''' icon appeared and then release.
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===Search bar and filtering option===
 
===Search bar and filtering option===
 
{{Main|Pokémon search}}
 
{{Main|Pokémon search}}
In top-right corner of page with Pokémon Collection, under the tabs with Pokémon and Eggs there's search button that allows trainer to filter their Pokémon collection. There are several commands and characters to filter Pokémon with.
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In top-right corner of page with Pokémon Collection, under the tabs with Pokémon and Eggs there's search button that allows Trainer to filter their Pokémon collection. There are several commands and characters to filter Pokémon with.
   
 
==Pokémon summary==
 
==Pokémon summary==
[[file:Pokémon Summary.png|right|250px|thumb|Explanatory screenshot of the Pokémon summary page]]
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[[file:Pokémon summary page.png|right|250px|thumb|Explanatory screenshot of the Pokémon summary page]]
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[[File:Pokémon summary menu.png|rught|250px|thumb|Pokémon summary page menu]]
Every captured Pokémon has its own summary page which trainer can access by tapping on the certain Pokémon on the Pokémon Collection page.
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Every captured Pokémon has its own summary page which Trainer can access by tapping on the certain Pokémon on the Pokémon Collection page.
   
 
On this page there are following elements:
 
On this page there are following elements:
#Pokémon's CP
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;{{Point|1}} Pokémon's CP
#Button allowing to mark Pokémon as favourite
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;{{Point|2}} Button allowing to mark Pokémon as favourite
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;{{Point|4}} [[GO Snapshot]] button
#Pokémon’s nickname (''on explanatory picture it's set to default'')
 
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;{{Point|3}} Pokémon 3D Model
#Button allowing to change Pokémon's nickname
 
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;{{Point|5}} Name of Pokémon
#Pokémon’s HP
 
 
: Button next to it allows to change Pokémon's nickname.
#Pokémon’s gender
 
 
: On explanatory picture it's set to default.
#Pokémon’s types, weight, and height
 
 
;{{Point|6}} Pokémon’s HP bar
#[[Candy]] and [[Stardust]] needed to Power Up and [[Evolution|evolve]]
 
#Pokémon’s moves
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;{{Point|7}} Pokémon’s gender
 
;{{Point|8}} Pokémon’s [[types]], weight, and height
#Location and time the Pokémon was caught. If the Pokémon was hatched from an Egg, it will display the location and time the Egg was obtained.
 
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;{{Point|9}} Pokémon related resources
#*Currently, in front of the location, there's also displayed icon with certain [[Poké Balls|Poké Ball]] with which caught or [[Pokémon Eggs|egg]] from which Pokémon was hatched.
 
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: These include: [[Stardust]], [[Candy]] to the specific Pokémon family and [[Mega Energy]] if final evolution stage of Pokémon can Mega Evolve
#*If Pokémon comes from evolution it shows basic [[Poké Balls|Poké Ball]] instead of way the pre-evolutionary form was obtained.
 
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;{{Point|10}} [[Power Up]] button with its costs
#Menu [[file:Button Menu.png|30px|link=]]
 
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;{{Point|11}} [[Evolution|Evolve]] button with its costs
#*Mark the Pokémon as favourite [[file:New Button Favourite.png|30px|link=]]
 
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:If Pokémon has more evolution options, it is capable [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]], or it has has [[form-change mechanic|changeable forms]], corresponding buttons will appear in this place.
#*Appraise Pokémon’s strengths and abilities [[file:New Button Appraise.png|30px|link=]]
 
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;{{Point|12}} [[Attacks|Move set]] of Pokémon
#*Transfer the Pokémon to the [[Professor Willow|Professor]] [[file:New Button Transfer.png|30px|link=]].
 
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;{{Point|13}} Pokémon's second charge attack button
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:See: [[List of second Charged Attack cost]]s for more details
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;{{Point|14}} Whereabouts of Pokémon obtaining
 
:If the Pokémon was hatched from an Egg, it will display the location and time the Egg was obtained.
 
:Currently, in front of the location, there's also displayed icon with certain [[Poké Balls|Poké Ball]] with which caught or [[Pokémon Eggs|Egg]] from which Pokémon was hatched.
 
:If Pokémon comes from evolution it shows basic [[Poké Balls|Poké Ball]] instead of way the pre-evolutionary form was obtained.
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:If Pokémon was [[Trading|traded]] the information about original Trainer and trade date is displayed above the whereabouts of Pokémon's original obtaining.
 
;{{Point|15}} Menu [[file:Button Menu.png|30px|link=]]
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:Following options are available from this menu:
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:*Quick shortcut to [[Items#Item Bag page|Item Bag page]] with all items that can be used on currently viewed Pokémon
 
:*Mark the Pokémon as favourite [[file:New Button Favourite.png|30px|link=]]
 
:*Pokémon Apraisal [[file:New Button Appraise.png|30px|link=]]
 
:*Transfer the Pokémon to the [[Professor Willow|Professor]] [[file:New Button Transfer.png|30px|link=]]
   
 
==Pokédex==
 
==Pokédex==
 
{{Main|Pokédex}}
 
{{Main|Pokédex}}
'''Pokédex''' is one of game elements, which allows trainer to learn more about Pokémon that were already caught or seen.<br />
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'''Pokédex''' is one of game elements, which allows Trainer to learn more about Pokémon that were already caught or seen.<br />
   
 
==Appraisal==
 
==Appraisal==
 
{{Main|Pokémon Appraisal}}
 
{{Main|Pokémon Appraisal}}
   
'''Pokémon Appraisal''' is game element, that allows trainer to learn about Pokémon's statistics from their Team Leader. This game element is available for trainers above 5 level and chose their team, as Pokémon Appraisal is mainly used for determination of Pokémon mostly useful in combat.
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'''Pokémon Appraisal''' is game element, that allows Trainer to learn about Pokémon's statistics from their Team Leader. This game element is available for Trainers above 5 level and chose their team, as Pokémon Appraisal is mainly used for determination of Pokémon mostly useful in combat.
   
 
==Battle properties==
 
==Battle properties==
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===Hit Points===
 
===Hit Points===
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[[file:HP bar.png|thumb|200px|HP bar of Wartortle on its summary page]]
 
'''Hit Points''' ('''HP''' for short) is a measurement of the Pokémon's health. All Pokémon start out with full HP at capture, but HP can be depleted during battle. <ref name="hp">[https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/222049707 What are Combat Power (CP) and Hit Points (HP)?]. ''Pokémon GO Live''. Retrieved on 2017-06-19.</ref>
 
'''Hit Points''' ('''HP''' for short) is a measurement of the Pokémon's health. All Pokémon start out with full HP at capture, but HP can be depleted during battle. <ref name="hp">[https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/222049707 What are Combat Power (CP) and Hit Points (HP)?]. ''Pokémon GO Live''. Retrieved on 2017-06-19.</ref>
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Hit Points of Pokémon are based on following formula
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<div style="margin: 10px auto; width:fit-content;"><math>HP = (Base Stamina + IV Stamina) ~ \times ~ (Level Scalar)</math></div>
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For <code>Level Scalar</code> values, see {{section|Combat Power|Level Scalar}}
   
 
===Hidden statistics===
 
===Hidden statistics===
In Pokémon GO there are some statistics related to Pokémon that are hidden from player unlike the other games in [[w:c:pokemon:Pokémon (franchise)#List_of_games|Pokémon franchise]] and basically there's no place in game where they are displayed. Those are:
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In Pokémon GO there are some statistics related to Pokémon that are hidden from player unlike the other games in [[w:c:pokemon:Pokémon (franchise)#List_of_games|Pokémon franchise]] and basically there is no place in game where they are displayed. Those are:
 
* '''Pokémon Level''' this statistic, known from original Pokémon games is hidden in the Pokémon GO and is partially indicated with a [[Combat Power]]. Level of any captured Pokémon cannot be higher than [[Trainer experience#Trainer levels|Trainer level]], unless Pokémon was caught with a [[weather]] boost. One Trainer level corresponds two Pokémon levels (e.g. Trainer with level 15 can power-up their Pokémon to level 14.5 and then 15.), thus Pokémon can be maximum of 80 level (as highest Trainer level currently is 40), unlike original game series where it was 100 level.
 
* '''Pokémon Level''' this statistic, known from original Pokémon games is hidden in the Pokémon GO and is partially indicated with a [[Combat Power]]. Level of any captured Pokémon cannot be higher than [[Trainer experience#Trainer levels|Trainer level]], unless Pokémon was caught with a [[weather]] boost. One Trainer level corresponds two Pokémon levels (e.g. Trainer with level 15 can power-up their Pokémon to level 14.5 and then 15.), thus Pokémon can be maximum of 80 level (as highest Trainer level currently is 40), unlike original game series where it was 100 level.
 
* '''Base Stats''' ('''Attack''', '''Defense''', '''Stamina''') these three statistics, well known from the [[w:c:pokemon:Pokémon (Franchise)#Main series|games of core series]], are also hidden in Pokémon GO. The [[CP]] value is based on these statistics.
 
* '''Base Stats''' ('''Attack''', '''Defense''', '''Stamina''') these three statistics, well known from the [[w:c:pokemon:Pokémon (Franchise)#Main series|games of core series]], are also hidden in Pokémon GO. The [[CP]] value is based on these statistics.
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'''Transfer''' is an option in the game to remove specific Pokémon from Trainer's collection and in exchange for transferring a Pokémon they receive one [[Candy]] of Pokémon that was transferred.
 
'''Transfer''' is an option in the game to remove specific Pokémon from Trainer's collection and in exchange for transferring a Pokémon they receive one [[Candy]] of Pokémon that was transferred.
   
Transferred Pokémon can’t be returned to Trainer's collection.
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Transferred Pokémon cannot be returned to Trainer's collection.
   
 
[[file:Pokémon Mass Transfer.png|right|250px|thumb|Example screenshot of the Pokémon mass transfer]]
 
[[file:Pokémon Mass Transfer.png|right|250px|thumb|Example screenshot of the Pokémon mass transfer]]
   
To transfer a Pokémon:
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To transfer a Pokémon, Trainer needs to:
 
 
#In [[Map View]] touch '''[[Pokémon GO#Main menu|Main Menu button]]''' [[file:Button Main Menu.png|30px|link=]].
 
#In [[Map View]] touch '''[[Pokémon GO#Main menu|Main Menu button]]''' [[file:Button Main Menu.png|30px|link=]].
 
#Touch '''Pokémon button''' [[file:White Button Pokemon.png|30px|link=]].
 
#Touch '''Pokémon button''' [[file:White Button Pokemon.png|30px|link=]].
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There is also an option to transfer more than one Pokémon at the time with same conditions: 1 Candy for 1 Pokémon Transferred.
 
There is also an option to transfer more than one Pokémon at the time with same conditions: 1 Candy for 1 Pokémon Transferred.
   
To do so:
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To do so, Trained needs to:
 
 
#In [[Map View]] touch '''[[Pokémon GO#Main menu|Main Menu button]]''' [[file:Button Main Menu.png|30px|link=]].
 
#In [[Map View]] touch '''[[Pokémon GO#Main menu|Main Menu button]]''' [[file:Button Main Menu.png|30px|link=]].
 
#Touch '''Pokémon button''' [[file:White Button Pokemon.png|30px|link=]].
 
#Touch '''Pokémon button''' [[file:White Button Pokemon.png|30px|link=]].
#Locate a Pokémon you’d like to transfer. Touch and hold until the Pokémon becomes selected.
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#Locate a thumbnail of Pokémon to transfer and then touch and hold it until the Pokémon becomes selected.
#Touch any other Pokémon you’d like to transfer.
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#Touch any other Pokémon to transfer.
#To transfer the selected Pokémon, touch the '''Transfer button''' located at the bottom-centre of the screen.
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#Finally, touch the {{Button|Transfer}} button located at the bottom-centre of the screen.
   
 
Just like at singular transfer same safety locks work in case of mass transfer but with significant difference that there is just no option to select:
 
Just like at singular transfer same safety locks work in case of mass transfer but with significant difference that there is just no option to select:
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*defending Gym,
 
*defending Gym,
 
*or Buddy Pokémon.
 
*or Buddy Pokémon.
To transfer first four of the listed trainer has to use manual transfer option from menu on each Pokémon's summary page.
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To transfer first four of the listed Trainer has to use manual transfer option from menu on each Pokémon's summary page.
   
 
===Transfer to Pokémon Let's Go!===
 
===Transfer to Pokémon Let's Go!===
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[[File:Pokémon Transfer to Switch.png|thumb|Mass transfer of Geodude to Nintendo Switch]]
After release of [[Pokémon Let's Go|Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu! and Let's Go Eevee!]], there was another Pokémon transfer option enabled in [[Pokémon GO]]. After pairing Pokémon GO with Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee! player can select up to 50 certain Pokémon and transfer them to the Nintendo Switch game. This option is similar to Mass transfer and also rewards trainer with one candy per one transferred Pokémon. Moreover, each successfully performed transfer to Pokémon Let's Go gives trainer bonus 100 experience points &ndash; it can be mass transfer of any number of Pokémon as well as transfer of single Pokémon.
 
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After release of [[Pokémon Let's Go|Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu! and Let's Go Eevee!]], there was another Pokémon transfer option enabled in [[Pokémon GO]]. After pairing Pokémon GO account with either of Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu! or Let's GO Eevee!, Trainer can select up to 50 certain Pokémon and transfer them to the Nintendo Switch game.
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This option is similar to Mass transfer and also rewards Trainer with one candy per one transferred Pokémon. Moreover, each successfully performed transfer to Pokémon Let's Go gives Trainer bonus 100 [[Trainer experience|experience points]] &ndash; it can be mass transfer of any number of Pokémon as well as transfer of single Pokémon.
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Once Trainer performs Pokémon transfer to Nintendo Switch for the first time, a [[Mystery Box]] is received to Item Bag and can be used once per three days. After three-day Mystery Box cooldown, there is another transfer to Nintendo Switch game required in order to re-unlock Mystery Box.
   
Pokémon transferred from the mobile game to the Nintendo Switch game appear in GO Park. Similar to regular transfer feature, Pokémon transferred to Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee! cannot be returned to Pokémon GO and any other Pokémon from Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee! cannot be transferred to the mobile game, as well.
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Pokémon transferred from the mobile game to the Nintendo Switch game appear in GO Park. Similar to regular transfer feature, Pokémon transferred to Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu! or Let's Go Eevee! cannot be returned to Pokémon GO and any other Pokémon from Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu! or Let's Go Eevee! cannot be transferred to the mobile game, as well.
   
Following Pokémon can be transferred from Pokémon GO to Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee!:
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Following Pokémon can be transferred from Pokémon GO to Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu! or Let's Go Eevee!:
 
* All [[Kanto]]-region Pokémon,
 
* All [[Kanto]]-region Pokémon,
 
** Excluding Mythical Pokémon [[Mew]],
 
** Excluding Mythical Pokémon [[Mew]],
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* [[Meltan]] and [[Melmetal]].
 
* [[Meltan]] and [[Melmetal]].
   
Only Pokémon valid to this transfer are shown after selecting Pokémon Let's GO transfer .
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Only Pokémon valid to this transfer are shown after tapping on Transfer to Nintendo Switch icon in the top right corner of Pokémon collection page.
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<div class="pgal tight"><gallery perrow=6 widths=auto>
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File:Pokémon Transfer to Switch 2.png
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File:Pokémon Transfer to Switch 3.png
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File:Pokémon Transfer to Switch 4.png
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File:Pokémon Transfer to Switch 5.png
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File:Pokémon Transfer to Switch 6.png
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File:Pokémon Transfer to Switch 7.png
 
</gallery></div>
   
 
==Buddy Pokémon==
 
==Buddy Pokémon==
 
{{Main|Buddy Pokémon}}
 
{{Main|Buddy Pokémon}}
'''Buddy Pokémon''' is game element that allows trainer to pick one specific Pokémon, which after walking certain distance will reward one candy of selected Pokémon.<br />
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'''Buddy Pokémon''' is game element that allows Trainer to pick one specific Pokémon, which after walking certain distance will reward one candy of selected Pokémon.<br />
   
 
==Starter Pokémon==
 
==Starter Pokémon==
'''Starter Pokémon''' are group of four specific Pokémon, that beginning trainer has to catch. Trainer can choose only one of those four Pokémon and after catching it the other ones disappear. Unlike the other Pokémon catching, while catching the Starter Pokémon Trainer has unlimited Poké Balls and Pokémon's catch rate is 100%, despite the fact catch rates for Starter Pokémon species are pretty low (16%).
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'''Starter Pokémon''' are group of four specific Pokémon, that beginning Trainer has to catch. Trainer can choose only one of those four Pokémon and after catching it the other ones disappear. Unlike the other Pokémon catching, while catching the Starter Pokémon Trainer has unlimited Poké Balls and Pokémon's catch rate is 100%, despite the fact catch rates for Starter Pokémon species are pretty low (16%).
   
Also only three of four Starter Pokémon appear near the new trainer immediately while trainer is guided by Professor Willow. Those Pokémon are '''Bulbasaur''', '''Charmander''' and '''Squirtle'''. For the fourth one - '''Pikachu''' (which is considered to be an [[Pokémon GO/Easter Eggs|Easter Egg]]) trainer has to move a bit further from spawned Starter Pokémon to make them disappear and show up again near trainer's current location with chance to fourth Starter Pokémon to appear. If Pikachu does not appear, trainer can keep on going further until Pikachu don't show up with rest of Starter Pokémon.
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Also only three of four Starter Pokémon appear near the new Trainer immediately while Trainer is guided by Professor Willow. Those Pokémon are '''Bulbasaur''', '''Charmander''' and '''Squirtle'''. For the fourth one - '''Pikachu''' (which is considered to be an [[Pokémon GO/Easter Eggs|Easter Egg]]) Trainer has to move a bit further from spawned Starter Pokémon to make them disappear and show up again near Trainer's current location with chance to fourth Starter Pokémon to appear. If Pikachu does not appear, Trainer can keep on going further until Pikachu don't show up with rest of Starter Pokémon.
   
 
<div id="Kanto_Starters" style="width: 80%; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#4ab583 0,#266378 80%); border-radius: 25px !important; padding: 10px !important; display: table !important; margin: 2px auto !important; text-align: center;">
 
<div id="Kanto_Starters" style="width: 80%; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#4ab583 0,#266378 80%); border-radius: 25px !important; padding: 10px !important; display: table !important; margin: 2px auto !important; text-align: center;">
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{{P|Tepig|498|Fire|w=150px}}&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
{{P|Tepig|498|Fire|w=150px}}&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
{{P|Oshawott|501|Water|w=150px}}
 
{{P|Oshawott|501|Water|w=150px}}
 
</div>
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Following Pokémon are considered [[Regions#Kalos|Kalos]]-region Starter Pokémon:
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<div id="Unova_Starters" style="width: 80%; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#efefef 0,#dfdfdf 80%); border-radius: 25px !important; padding: 10px !important; display: table !important; margin: 2px auto !important; text-align: center;">
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{{P|Chespin||Grass|w=150px}}&nbsp;&nbsp;
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{{P|Fennekin||Fire|w=150px}}&nbsp;&nbsp;
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{{P|Froakie||Water|w=150px}}
 
</div>
 
</div>
   
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'''Shiny Pokémon''' are kind of extremely rare Pokémon that have, color variation that differs from their normal appearance. These color variations may range from minor hue adjustments to completely new palettes.
 
'''Shiny Pokémon''' are kind of extremely rare Pokémon that have, color variation that differs from their normal appearance. These color variations may range from minor hue adjustments to completely new palettes.
   
Shiny Pokémon will have an aurora of stars floating around them. Trainers won't see whether Pokémon is shiny in [[Map View#Nearby|nearby]] until they encounter it. Once a trainer captures a shiny Pokémon, their Pokédex will show that they have captured it and additional switch buttons for shiny forms will get unlocked in specific Pokédex entry.
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Shiny Pokémon will have an aurora of stars floating around them. Trainers won't see whether Pokémon is shiny in [[Map View#Nearby|nearby]] until they encounter it. Once a Trainer captures a shiny Pokémon, their Pokédex will show that they have captured it and additional switch buttons for shiny forms will get unlocked in specific Pokédex entry.
   
 
Shiny Pokémon are released in parts with the [[events]].
 
Shiny Pokémon are released in parts with the [[events]].
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==Mythical Pokémon==
 
==Mythical Pokémon==
 
{{Main|Mythical Pokémon}}
 
{{Main|Mythical Pokémon}}
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[[Mythical Pokémon]] are group of rare Pokémon which are encountered in special means, including [[Special Research]] and [[EX Raid Battle]]. The obtain method of Mythical Pokémon is more challenging than that of Legendary Pokémon.
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In core-series games, Mythical Pokémon were a group of Pokémon seen so rarely in the Pokémon world that some question their very existence.
   
 
==Baby Pokémon==
 
==Baby Pokémon==
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There are eight Baby Pokémon from the Johto region in Pokémon GO. All of them are available to hatch from eggs. These Pokémon include:
 
There are eight Baby Pokémon from the Johto region in Pokémon GO. All of them are available to hatch from eggs. These Pokémon include:
   
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Pichu.png|[[Pichu]]|link=Pichu
 
Pichu.png|[[Pichu]]|link=Pichu
 
Cleffa.png|[[Cleffa]]|link=Cleffa
 
Cleffa.png|[[Cleffa]]|link=Cleffa
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Elekid.png|[[Elekid]]|link=Elekid
 
Elekid.png|[[Elekid]]|link=Elekid
 
Magby.png|[[Magby]]|link=Magby
 
Magby.png|[[Magby]]|link=Magby
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</gallery></div>
</div>
 
   
 
===Hoenn===
 
===Hoenn===
 
There are two Baby Pokémon from the Hoenn region in Pokémon GO. Both of them are available to hatch from eggs as well. These Pokémon include:
 
There are two Baby Pokémon from the Hoenn region in Pokémon GO. Both of them are available to hatch from eggs as well. These Pokémon include:
   
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Azurill.png|[[Azurill]]|link=Azurill
 
Azurill.png|[[Azurill]]|link=Azurill
 
Wynaut.png|[[Wynaut]]|link=Wynaut
 
Wynaut.png|[[Wynaut]]|link=Wynaut
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</gallery></div>
</div>
 
   
 
===Sinnoh===
 
===Sinnoh===
 
There are eight Baby Pokémon from the Sinnoh region in Pokémon GO. These Pokémon include:
 
There are eight Baby Pokémon from the Sinnoh region in Pokémon GO. These Pokémon include:
   
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Budew.png|[[Budew]]|link=Budew
 
Budew.png|[[Budew]]|link=Budew
 
Chingling.png|[[Chingling]]|link=Chingling
 
Chingling.png|[[Chingling]]|link=Chingling
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Riolu.png|[[Riolu]]|link=Riolu
 
Riolu.png|[[Riolu]]|link=Riolu
 
Mantyke.png|[[Mantyke]]|link=Mantyke
 
Mantyke.png|[[Mantyke]]|link=Mantyke
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==Other Pokémon groups==
 
==Other Pokémon groups==
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'''Electrical rodents''' also referred as '''Pikachu family''' and '''Pikachu clones''' are group of Pokémon from different regions that are [[Electric]]-type and similar to Pikachu due to their designs.
 
'''Electrical rodents''' also referred as '''Pikachu family''' and '''Pikachu clones''' are group of Pokémon from different regions that are [[Electric]]-type and similar to Pikachu due to their designs.
   
Some people consider [[Marill]] to be a part of this group, however it doesn't completely fit as despite its rodent appearance it doesn't have Electric type.
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Some people consider [[Marill]] to be a part of this group, however it doesn't completely fit as despite its rodent appearance it is not an Electric type.
   
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Pikachu.png|[[Pikachu]]|link=Pikachu
 
Pikachu.png|[[Pikachu]]|link=Pikachu
 
Raichu.png|[[Raichu]]|link=Raichu
 
Raichu.png|[[Raichu]]|link=Raichu
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Pachirisu.png|[[Pachirisu]]|link=Pachirisu
 
Pachirisu.png|[[Pachirisu]]|link=Pachirisu
 
Emolga.png|[[Emolga]]|link=Emolga
 
Emolga.png|[[Emolga]]|link=Emolga
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===Elemental monkeys===
 
===Elemental monkeys===
 
'''Elemental monkeys''' are a group of [[region-exclusive Pokémon]] from the [[Unova]] region that are based on monkeys of various elemental types ([[Grass]], [[Fire]] and [[Water]]). They share similar attacks, appearance and identical base stats. Each can evolve with the use of a [[Unova Stone]].
 
'''Elemental monkeys''' are a group of [[region-exclusive Pokémon]] from the [[Unova]] region that are based on monkeys of various elemental types ([[Grass]], [[Fire]] and [[Water]]). They share similar attacks, appearance and identical base stats. Each can evolve with the use of a [[Unova Stone]].
   
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Pansage.png|[[Pansage]]|link=Pansage
 
Pansage.png|[[Pansage]]|link=Pansage
 
Pansear.png|[[Pansear]]|link=Pansear
 
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Simisear.png|[[Simisear]]|link=Simisear
 
Simisear.png|[[Simisear]]|link=Simisear
 
Simipour.png|[[Simipour]]|link=Simipour
 
Simipour.png|[[Simipour]]|link=Simipour
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===Eeveelutions===
 
===Eeveelutions===
 
'''Eeveelutions''' is a fan term for a group that basically includes all possible evolution forms of [[Eevee]].
 
'''Eeveelutions''' is a fan term for a group that basically includes all possible evolution forms of [[Eevee]].
   
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Vaporeon.png|[[Vaporeon]]|link=Vaporeon
 
Vaporeon.png|[[Vaporeon]]|link=Vaporeon
 
Jolteon.png|[[Jolteon]]|link=Jolteon
 
Jolteon.png|[[Jolteon]]|link=Jolteon
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Leafeon.png|[[Leafeon]]|link=Leafeon
 
Leafeon.png|[[Leafeon]]|link=Leafeon
 
Glaceon.png|[[Glaceon]]|link=Glaceon
 
Glaceon.png|[[Glaceon]]|link=Glaceon
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===Fossil Pokémon===
 
===Fossil Pokémon===
 
'''Fossil Pokémon''' are [[Rock]]-type Pokémon revived from fossils in main series. The majority of them are available in wild just like most of the Pokémon in Pokémon GO.
 
'''Fossil Pokémon''' are [[Rock]]-type Pokémon revived from fossils in main series. The majority of them are available in wild just like most of the Pokémon in Pokémon GO.
   
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Omanyte.png|[[Omanyte]]|link=Omanyte
 
Omanyte.png|[[Omanyte]]|link=Omanyte
 
Omastar.png|[[Omastar]]|link=Omastar
 
Omastar.png|[[Omastar]]|link=Omastar
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Archen.png|[[Archen]]|link=Archen
 
Archen.png|[[Archen]]|link=Archen
 
Archeops.png|[[Archeops]]|link=Archeops
 
Archeops.png|[[Archeops]]|link=Archeops
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Tyrunt.png|[[Tyrunt]]|link=Tyrunt
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</div>
 
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Amaura.png|[[Amaura]]|link=Amaura
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Aurorus.png|[[Aurorus]]|link=Aurorus
 
</gallery></div>
   
 
===Hitmons===
 
===Hitmons===
 
'''Hitmons''' is a fan term for a group that basically includes all three possible evolution forms of [[Tyrogue]].
 
'''Hitmons''' is a fan term for a group that basically includes all three possible evolution forms of [[Tyrogue]].
   
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Hitmonlee.png|[[Hitmonlee]]|link=Hitmonlee
 
Hitmonlee.png|[[Hitmonlee]]|link=Hitmonlee
 
Hitmonchan.png|[[Hitmonchan]]|link=Hitmonchan
 
Hitmonchan.png|[[Hitmonchan]]|link=Hitmonchan
 
Hitmontop.png|[[Hitmontop]]|link=Hitmontop
 
Hitmontop.png|[[Hitmontop]]|link=Hitmontop
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</gallery></div>
</div>
 
   
 
===Pseudo-legendary Pokémon===
 
===Pseudo-legendary Pokémon===
'''Pseudo-legendary Pokémon''' refers to the highest stage Pokémon that has a three-stage evolution line, 1,250,000 experience at level 100, and a base stat total of exactly 600 in main game series. In Pokémon GO, they are powerful non-legendary Pokémon having over 3,600 [[CP]]. Their family lines require more resources to raise, such as 5-km [[Buddy]] distance and 75,000 [[Stardust]] and 75 [[Candy|candies]] for the [[List of second Charged Attack cost|second Charged Attack]].
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'''Pseudo-legendary Pokémon''' refers to the highest stage Pokémon that has a three-stage evolution line, 1,250,000 experience at level 100, and a base stat total of exactly 600 in main game series.
   
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In Pokémon GO, they are powerful non-Legendary Pokémon having approximately 4,000 [[CP]] at max level. Their family lines require more resources to raise, such as 5-km [[Buddy]] distance and 75,000 [[Stardust]] and 75 [[Candy|candies]] for the [[List of second Charged Attack cost|second Charged Attack]].
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Dragonite.png|[[Dragonite]]|link=Dragonite
 
Dragonite.png|[[Dragonite]]|link=Dragonite
 
Tyranitar.png|[[Tyranitar]]|link=Tyranitar
 
Tyranitar.png|[[Tyranitar]]|link=Tyranitar
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Garchomp.png|[[Garchomp]]|link=Garchomp
 
Garchomp.png|[[Garchomp]]|link=Garchomp
 
Hydreigon.png|[[Hydreigon]]|link=Hydreigon
 
Hydreigon.png|[[Hydreigon]]|link=Hydreigon
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Goodra.png|[[Goodra]]|link=Goodra
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</div>
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==Lucky Pokémon==
 
==Lucky Pokémon==
 
{{Main|Lucky Pokémon}}
 
{{Main|Lucky Pokémon}}
 
'''Lucky Pokémon''' are special Pokémon, received via [[trading]] and they require less Stardust to [[Power Up]], and appear with a shimmery effects in the background of their Pokédex entries and on their [[#Pokémon summary page|summary pages]].<ref name="support">[https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001762007-Lucky-Pok%C3%A9mon Lucky Pokémon]. ''Niantic Support''. Retrieved on 2018-07-23.</ref>
   
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==Shadow Pokémon==
Lucky Pokémon are special Pokémon; received via [[trading]] that are more likely to be stronger opponents in battle, require less Stardust to power up, and appear with a shimmery effect in the Pokédex and the Pokémon Profile.<ref name="support">[https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001762007-Lucky-Pok%C3%A9mon Lucky Pokémon]. ''Niantic Support''. Retrieved on 2018-07-23.</ref>
 
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{{Main|Shadow Pokémon}}
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'''Shadow Pokémon''' are different forms of standard Pokémon, that can be rescued after successful defeat of any [[Team GO Rocket]] member. Shadow Pokémon are generally stronger and have their [[attacks]] boosted, however, they require larger amounts of Stardust and Candy to Power Up.
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Shadow Pokémon can be purified into '''Purified Pokémon''', which require less Stardust and Candy to Power Up and evolve than their standard forms. After purification, their [[IV]]s receive additional two points for each stat.
   
 
==Pokémon with different forms==
 
==Pokémon with different forms==
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There are different '''backgrounds''' on Pokémon summary page depending on Pokémon's primary type.
 
There are different '''backgrounds''' on Pokémon summary page depending on Pokémon's primary type.
   
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File:Type Background Bug.png | [[Bug]]
 
File:Type Background Dark.png | [[Dark]]
 
File:Type Background Dark.png | [[Dark]]
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File:Type Background Steel.png | [[Steel]]
 
File:Type Background Steel.png | [[Steel]]
 
File:Type Background Water.png | [[Water]]
 
File:Type Background Water.png | [[Water]]
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==

Revision as of 11:22, 21 September 2021

TodayView Icon General
This page is about the game element. For the list of Pokémon available in the game, see: List of Pokémon.
For information on the game element that stores data about Pokémon in the game, see: Pokédex.
White Button Pokemon

Pokémon, the main element of Pokémon GO, are creatures which Trainer has the task to catch.

List of Pokémon

Main article: List of Pokémon

Currently there are 654 Pokémon in game data, but not all of them are available to acquire. These Pokémon are known from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova and Galar regions known from games of core series. Regional variants from Alola and Galar are also available.

For list of Pokémon with their data from Pokédex see: List of Pokémon by Pokédex data
For list of Pokémon with their base stats and maximal Combat Power see: List of Pokémon by statistics
For list of Pokémon by their evolutionary lines see: List of Pokémon families
For list of Pokémon by release of their forms see: List of Pokémon forms by release date

Acquiring Pokémon

Pokémon can be currently acquired in three ways:

  1. Catching them in wild, from Raid Bonus Challange, rescuing them from Team GO Rocket or obtaining them as a reward from Research tasks or GO Battle League
  2. Hatching them from Eggs obtained from PokéStops, Gyms or Gifts
  3. Trading them with another Trainers

Catching Pokémon

Main article: Catching Pokémon

Catching Pokémon in Pokémon GO is bit different than catching them in games from core series, as Trainer does not have to fight with Pokémon before he catches it (except for Raid and GO Rocket Battles in someway). Trainer can catch Pokémon by coming to spot where Pokémon is to encounter it in map view and then simply tapping on it to enter the encounter screen. Trainer can also catch Pokémon from a Bonus Challenge of Raid Battle, Shadow Pokémon rescue mission after battle with Team GO Rocket member, and as a reward from research tasks and GO Battle League.

Hatching Pokémon Eggs

Main article: Eggs

Hatching Pokémon is second way of acquiring it. To hatch Pokémon, Trainer has to firstly get a Pokémon Egg by spinning Photo Disc at PokéStops and Gyms, then basically Trainer puts an Egg to an incubator and has to walk specified distance to hatch it.

Trading Pokémon

Main article: Trading

Trading is the third way to acquire Pokémon. Trainers have to trade at close distance by using Stardust.

Pokémon collection

Pokémon Collection

Example screenshot of the Pokémon collection page

To enter to the page with captured Pokémon in game, player needs to:

  1. in Map View tap on Main Menu button Button Main Menu
  2. tap on Pokémon button White Button Pokemon

Pokémon collection page on its top has two tabs - Pokémon and Eggs, that Trainer can click on it or swipe the screen right or left to access each of them. On each of those to tabs there's either shown all of the Pokémon Trainer captured or all of the Eggs Trainer has.

More about Pokémon Eggs collection page is available here.

Initially Trainers have only 300 slots for their Pokémon collection, but they can expand its space by buying upgrade. Every upgrade gives 50 more slots for Pokémon and a Trainer can have up to 4,500 slots for their Pokémon.

Pokémon collection can be sorted in 6 orders, that can be changed by tapping on the button in bottom left corner of screen. Pokémon can be sorted:

  • by date Pokémon were caught, the most recent on the beginning, this option is default set after login Button Sort by Date,
  • by favorite Pokémon, which is technically same order as the one by CP but all favorite Pokémon shows up first on the list Button Sort by Favourite,
  • by Pokédex number Button Sort by Number,
  • by Pokémon's HP Button Sort by HP,
  • alphabetically by Pokémon's name Button Sort by Name,
  • and by Pokémon's CP Button Sort by CP.

These sorting options can be swapped between ascending and descending orders.

Pokémon Collection 0.69

Example screenshot of the Pokémon collection page in 0.69.1 version of the game

There are several optional indications shown with each Pokémon thumbnails:

  • if Pokémon is marked as favorite, there is a gold star icon in the top-right corner of Pokémon thumbnail,
  • if Pokémon is deployed in Gym or is Trainer's buddy, there is a mark with an appropriate icon to the left from that Pokémon,
  • if Pokémon was caught in the last 24 hours, it has greenish background behind it,
  • Shiny Pokémon have three-stars mark in the top-left corner of the thumbnail,
  • Lucky Pokémon have gold particles behind them,
  • Shadow Pokémon have purple flame icon to the left of the Pokémon,
  • Purified Pokémon have a bright blue particle icon to the left of the Pokémon.

There are three ways to exit from the page with captured Pokémon:

  • by tapping on return button on the Trainer's mobile device (not available for iPhone users for obvious reason),
  • by tapping on the exit button Button Close on the bottom of screen,
  • by swiping down at the very top of the page, which cause X icon appeared and then release.

Search bar and filtering option

Main article: Pokémon search

In top-right corner of page with Pokémon Collection, under the tabs with Pokémon and Eggs there's search button that allows Trainer to filter their Pokémon collection. There are several commands and characters to filter Pokémon with.

Pokémon summary

Pokémon summary page

Explanatory screenshot of the Pokémon summary page

Pokémon summary menu

Pokémon summary page menu

Every captured Pokémon has its own summary page which Trainer can access by tapping on the certain Pokémon on the Pokémon Collection page.

On this page there are following elements:

1 Pokémon's CP
2 Button allowing to mark Pokémon as favourite
4 GO Snapshot button
3 Pokémon 3D Model
5 Name of Pokémon
Button next to it allows to change Pokémon's nickname.
On explanatory picture it's set to default.
6 Pokémon’s HP bar
7 Pokémon’s gender
8 Pokémon’s types, weight, and height
9 Pokémon related resources
These include: Stardust, Candy to the specific Pokémon family and Mega Energy if final evolution stage of Pokémon can Mega Evolve
10 Power Up button with its costs
11 Evolve button with its costs
If Pokémon has more evolution options, it is capable Mega Evolve, or it has has changeable forms, corresponding buttons will appear in this place.
12 Move set of Pokémon
13 Pokémon's second charge attack button
See: List of second Charged Attack costs for more details
14 Whereabouts of Pokémon obtaining
If the Pokémon was hatched from an Egg, it will display the location and time the Egg was obtained.
Currently, in front of the location, there's also displayed icon with certain Poké Ball with which caught or Egg from which Pokémon was hatched.
If Pokémon comes from evolution it shows basic Poké Ball instead of way the pre-evolutionary form was obtained.
If Pokémon was traded the information about original Trainer and trade date is displayed above the whereabouts of Pokémon's original obtaining.
15 Menu Button Menu
Following options are available from this menu:
  • Quick shortcut to Item Bag page with all items that can be used on currently viewed Pokémon
  • Mark the Pokémon as favourite New Button Favourite
  • Pokémon Apraisal New Button Appraise
  • Transfer the Pokémon to the Professor New Button Transfer

Pokédex

Main article: Pokédex

Pokédex is one of game elements, which allows Trainer to learn more about Pokémon that were already caught or seen.

Appraisal

Main article: Pokémon Appraisal

Pokémon Appraisal is game element, that allows Trainer to learn about Pokémon's statistics from their Team Leader. This game element is available for Trainers above 5 level and chose their team, as Pokémon Appraisal is mainly used for determination of Pokémon mostly useful in combat.

Battle properties

Combat Power

Main article: Combat Power

Combat Power (CP for short) is a measurement which indicates how well particular Pokémon will perform in battle. Higher CP values mean the Pokémon will be stronger and will hit harder.

Hit Points

HP bar

HP bar of Wartortle on its summary page

Hit Points (HP for short) is a measurement of the Pokémon's health. All Pokémon start out with full HP at capture, but HP can be depleted during battle. [1]

Hit Points of Pokémon are based on following formula

For Level Scalar values, see Combat Power → Level Scalar

Hidden statistics

In Pokémon GO there are some statistics related to Pokémon that are hidden from player unlike the other games in Pokémon franchise and basically there is no place in game where they are displayed. Those are:

  • Pokémon Level this statistic, known from original Pokémon games is hidden in the Pokémon GO and is partially indicated with a Combat Power. Level of any captured Pokémon cannot be higher than Trainer level, unless Pokémon was caught with a weather boost. One Trainer level corresponds two Pokémon levels (e.g. Trainer with level 15 can power-up their Pokémon to level 14.5 and then 15.), thus Pokémon can be maximum of 80 level (as highest Trainer level currently is 40), unlike original game series where it was 100 level.
  • Base Stats (Attack, Defense, Stamina) these three statistics, well known from the games of core series, are also hidden in Pokémon GO. The CP value is based on these statistics.
  • Individual Values that determine if a Pokémon is stronger than another Pokémon of the same species, as they are unique to each Pokémon obtained. They can be checked with Pokémon Appraisal.
  • Same-Type Attack Bonus that is a bonus that is applied to the power of an Attack, if the Type of the Attack matches the Type of the Pokémon.

Genders

Pokémon have Genders that are either male or female but they can be also genderless. There are some Pokémon species that have only one gender. Some of Pokémon have also different forms depending on their genders.

For list of Pokémon species genders and their ratio for each other, see:

Main article: List of Pokémon gender ratio

For list of different forms of Pokémon species depending on their genders, see:

Main article: List of Pokémon gender differences

Evolution

Main article: Evolution

Pokémon can evolve through the use of Candy. The amount of candy required differs depending on the Pokémon species. The CP of the previous evolutionary Pokémon affects the CP cap of the next stage of Pokémon.

Pokémon families

Main article: List of Pokémon families

Pokémon families also called Evolutionary lines are groups of Pokémon species that are related with each other through their evolution.

Transfer

Transfer is an option in the game to remove specific Pokémon from Trainer's collection and in exchange for transferring a Pokémon they receive one Candy of Pokémon that was transferred.

Transferred Pokémon cannot be returned to Trainer's collection.

Pokémon Mass Transfer

Example screenshot of the Pokémon mass transfer

To transfer a Pokémon, Trainer needs to:

  1. In Map View touch Main Menu button Button Main Menu.
  2. Touch Pokémon button White Button Pokemon.
  3. Select a Pokémon from list and tap on it to open their summary page.
  4. Touch the Menu button Button Menu and select Transfer New Button Transfer.

There are some safety locks and prompts to prevent from accidental transferring favorite, rare and Legendary Pokémon. There is no possibility to transfer favorite Pokémon until its unmarked as favorite. There are several prompts that pop up while trying to transfer:

  • Legendary Pokémon
  • Shiny Pokémon
  • Lucky Pokémon
  • Purified Pokémon
  • Event Pokémon (such as Pikachu with hat)

There is also no possibility to transfer Pokémon that is currently defending gym or is Trainer's Buddy Pokémon.

Mass transfer

There is also an option to transfer more than one Pokémon at the time with same conditions: 1 Candy for 1 Pokémon Transferred.

To do so, Trained needs to:

  1. In Map View touch Main Menu button Button Main Menu.
  2. Touch Pokémon button White Button Pokemon.
  3. Locate a thumbnail of Pokémon to transfer and then touch and hold it until the Pokémon becomes selected.
  4. Touch any other Pokémon to transfer.
  5. Finally, touch the Transfer button located at the bottom-centre of the screen.

Just like at singular transfer same safety locks work in case of mass transfer but with significant difference that there is just no option to select:

  • legendary,
  • shiny,
  • lucky,
  • event,
  • favorite,
  • defending Gym,
  • or Buddy Pokémon.

To transfer first four of the listed Trainer has to use manual transfer option from menu on each Pokémon's summary page.

Transfer to Pokémon Let's Go!

Pokémon Transfer to Switch

Mass transfer of Geodude to Nintendo Switch

After release of Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu! and Let's Go Eevee!, there was another Pokémon transfer option enabled in Pokémon GO. After pairing Pokémon GO account with either of Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu! or Let's GO Eevee!, Trainer can select up to 50 certain Pokémon and transfer them to the Nintendo Switch game.

This option is similar to Mass transfer and also rewards Trainer with one candy per one transferred Pokémon. Moreover, each successfully performed transfer to Pokémon Let's Go gives Trainer bonus 100 experience points – it can be mass transfer of any number of Pokémon as well as transfer of single Pokémon.

Once Trainer performs Pokémon transfer to Nintendo Switch for the first time, a Mystery Box is received to Item Bag and can be used once per three days. After three-day Mystery Box cooldown, there is another transfer to Nintendo Switch game required in order to re-unlock Mystery Box.

Pokémon transferred from the mobile game to the Nintendo Switch game appear in GO Park. Similar to regular transfer feature, Pokémon transferred to Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu! or Let's Go Eevee! cannot be returned to Pokémon GO and any other Pokémon from Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu! or Let's Go Eevee! cannot be transferred to the mobile game, as well.

Following Pokémon can be transferred from Pokémon GO to Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu! or Let's Go Eevee!:

Only Pokémon valid to this transfer are shown after tapping on Transfer to Nintendo Switch icon in the top right corner of Pokémon collection page.

Buddy Pokémon

Main article: Buddy Pokémon

Buddy Pokémon is game element that allows Trainer to pick one specific Pokémon, which after walking certain distance will reward one candy of selected Pokémon.

Starter Pokémon

Starter Pokémon are group of four specific Pokémon, that beginning Trainer has to catch. Trainer can choose only one of those four Pokémon and after catching it the other ones disappear. Unlike the other Pokémon catching, while catching the Starter Pokémon Trainer has unlimited Poké Balls and Pokémon's catch rate is 100%, despite the fact catch rates for Starter Pokémon species are pretty low (16%).

Also only three of four Starter Pokémon appear near the new Trainer immediately while Trainer is guided by Professor Willow. Those Pokémon are Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle. For the fourth one - Pikachu (which is considered to be an Easter Egg) Trainer has to move a bit further from spawned Starter Pokémon to make them disappear and show up again near Trainer's current location with chance to fourth Starter Pokémon to appear. If Pikachu does not appear, Trainer can keep on going further until Pikachu don't show up with rest of Starter Pokémon.

Bulbasaur
#001
Grass   Poison
     
Pikachu
#025
Electric

Unofficial Starter Pokémon

Besides the official in-game Starter Pokémon, there are also some other Pokémon from other regions than Kanto that are called "Starter Pokémon" as they were Starter Pokémon in games of core series. They are not official Starter Pokémon in Pokémon GO.

Following Pokémon are considered Johto-region Starter Pokémon:

     

Following Pokémon are considered Hoenn-region Starter Pokémon:

Treecko
#252
Grass
  
Torchic
#255
Fire
  
Mudkip
#258
Water

Following Pokémon are considered Sinnoh-region Starter Pokémon:

Turtwig
#387
Grass
     
Piplup
#393
Water

Following Pokémon are considered Unova-region Starter Pokémon:

Snivy
#495
Grass
  
Tepig
#498
Fire
  

Following Pokémon are considered Kalos-region Starter Pokémon:

Chespin
#0650
Grass
  
Fennekin
#0653
Fire
  
Froakie
#0656
Water

Region-exclusive Pokémon

Main article: Region-exclusive Pokémon

Region-exclusive Pokémon are group of Pokémon that are exclusive for specific region in real world and are available for obtain only by catching them in wild in these specific regions. Currently in game there are 21 Pokémon that are region-exclusive.

Shiny Pokémon

Main article: Shiny Pokémon

Shiny Pokémon are kind of extremely rare Pokémon that have, color variation that differs from their normal appearance. These color variations may range from minor hue adjustments to completely new palettes.

Shiny Pokémon will have an aurora of stars floating around them. Trainers won't see whether Pokémon is shiny in nearby until they encounter it. Once a Trainer captures a shiny Pokémon, their Pokédex will show that they have captured it and additional switch buttons for shiny forms will get unlocked in specific Pokédex entry.

Shiny Pokémon are released in parts with the events.

Legendary Pokémon

Main article: Legendary Pokémon

Legendary Pokémon are group of Pokémon considered to be very rare and powerful. They cannot be obtained by catching them in the wild nor hatching from eggs. There are two primarily methods to capture Legendary Pokémon: defeat them in Raid Battle and then can catch them in Bonus Challenge or claiming Research Breakthrough. They can also be traded in a Special Trade.

Mythical Pokémon

Main article: Mythical Pokémon

Mythical Pokémon are group of rare Pokémon which are encountered in special means, including Special Research and EX Raid Battle. The obtain method of Mythical Pokémon is more challenging than that of Legendary Pokémon.

In core-series games, Mythical Pokémon were a group of Pokémon seen so rarely in the Pokémon world that some question their very existence.

Baby Pokémon

Baby Pokémon are Pokémon that can be obtained only by hatching eggs and they evolve into Pokémon that were already available in game before Baby Pokémon were released.

It's similar to the core-series, where Baby Pokémon were pre-evolutionary forms of Pokémon that were released in generation previous to this one in which Baby Pokémon were released, the exception for it are Togepi and Riolu, which evolved forms are from the same generations as them.

Johto

There are eight Baby Pokémon from the Johto region in Pokémon GO. All of them are available to hatch from eggs. These Pokémon include:

Hoenn

There are two Baby Pokémon from the Hoenn region in Pokémon GO. Both of them are available to hatch from eggs as well. These Pokémon include:

Sinnoh

There are eight Baby Pokémon from the Sinnoh region in Pokémon GO. These Pokémon include:

Other Pokémon groups

There are several other Pokémon groups referred across different Pokémon games media and in player community, these groups are rather fanmade or unofficial but still commonly used.

Electrical rodents

Electrical rodents also referred as Pikachu family and Pikachu clones are group of Pokémon from different regions that are Electric-type and similar to Pikachu due to their designs.

Some people consider Marill to be a part of this group, however it doesn't completely fit as despite its rodent appearance it is not an Electric type.

Elemental monkeys

Elemental monkeys are a group of region-exclusive Pokémon from the Unova region that are based on monkeys of various elemental types (Grass, Fire and Water). They share similar attacks, appearance and identical base stats. Each can evolve with the use of a Unova Stone.

Eeveelutions

Eeveelutions is a fan term for a group that basically includes all possible evolution forms of Eevee.

Fossil Pokémon

Fossil Pokémon are Rock-type Pokémon revived from fossils in main series. The majority of them are available in wild just like most of the Pokémon in Pokémon GO.

Hitmons

Hitmons is a fan term for a group that basically includes all three possible evolution forms of Tyrogue.

Pseudo-legendary Pokémon

Pseudo-legendary Pokémon refers to the highest stage Pokémon that has a three-stage evolution line, 1,250,000 experience at level 100, and a base stat total of exactly 600 in main game series.

In Pokémon GO, they are powerful non-Legendary Pokémon having approximately 4,000 CP at max level. Their family lines require more resources to raise, such as 5-km Buddy distance and 75,000 Stardust and 75 candies for the second Charged Attack.

Lucky Pokémon

Main article: Lucky Pokémon

Lucky Pokémon are special Pokémon, received via trading and they require less Stardust to Power Up, and appear with a shimmery effects in the background of their Pokédex entries and on their summary pages.[2]

Shadow Pokémon

Main article: Shadow Pokémon

Shadow Pokémon are different forms of standard Pokémon, that can be rescued after successful defeat of any Team GO Rocket member. Shadow Pokémon are generally stronger and have their attacks boosted, however, they require larger amounts of Stardust and Candy to Power Up.

Shadow Pokémon can be purified into Purified Pokémon, which require less Stardust and Candy to Power Up and evolve than their standard forms. After purification, their IVs receive additional two points for each stat.

Pokémon with different forms

Main article: List of Pokémon with different forms
Main article: List of Pokémon forms by release date

Pokémon with different forms are variations of Pokémon who may appear in different forms due to various reasons.

Backgrounds

There are different backgrounds on Pokémon summary page depending on Pokémon's primary type.

Trivia

  • Word "Pokémon" comes from words "pocket" and "monster".
  • Before the introduction of GO Battle League, Battle Party was placed left to the Pokémon collection.

See also

References

  1. What are Combat Power (CP) and Hit Points (HP)?. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2017-06-19.
  2. Lucky Pokémon. Niantic Support. Retrieved on 2018-07-23.