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A 2016 location based augmented reality game for Android and iOS by Niantic. Players utilize their GPS and (semi-optionally) camera to locate, battle, capture, and train Pokémon whist walking around. Use this tag for questions about the Pokémon Go app and/or Pokémon Go Plus, the Bluetooth wristband peripheral. For general Pokémon questions, please use the [pokemon-series] tag

Pokemon Go is a location-based augmented reality game for Android and iOS devices, based in the Pokemon franchise. Players utilise their device GPS and camera to locate, battle, capture & train Pokemon.

General Information

  • Developer: Niantic
  • Publisher: Niantic
  • Release Date: 6 July, 2016 (US, Aus, NZ)
  • Platforms: ,

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1 How can I find Pokémon Go's uptime?

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Does it make a difference to CP if you feed candies before or after evolving?

When activating the evolution for a caught Pokemon, it seems to amplify the Combat Power (CP). Thus it seems most beneficial to evolve your Pokemon with the highest CP, if you have multiple of the same kind. But what I am not sure about is whether…
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What is the blue aura around my Pokemon?

I was transferring a bunch of Pokemon recently, and I noticed that some of the Pokemon had blue aura's around them. What do these auras mean? You can see the auras in the cp159 Zubat as compared to the cp135 Zubat in the image below:
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Does everyone see the same Pokémon?

I was wondering if everyone sees the same Pokémon on the map. If I catch all the Pokémon around me will others be unable to get any?
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I caught an Eevee, which of its evolutions will it evolve into?

So I just caught an Eevee. Now, I need 25 candies to evolve it. The fact is that in the GameBoy color versions, that Pokémon needed a stone to evolve instead of experience. Depending of the stone he was fed with (thunder, water or fire), he was…
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Can you start with Pikachu in Pokemon Go?

I've heard you can start with pikachu in pokemon go instead of the 3 standard starters. How would one do this? Is this even possible?
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Why would a Pokemons CP show as "???"?

Normally when I encounter a Pokemon, it displays the CP. A Venomoth popped up and I engaged to catch it. This time the CP was shown as "???". I eventually caught it and it's CP was 285. Was there any signifcance to why the CP was initially hidden? …
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Is a Pokémon's weight and height relevant?

Does a Pokémon's weight and height influence their CP? Or are the differences between Pokémon weight/height purely cosmetic, i.e. "just for fun"?
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Why is there a 0 CP egg in this gym?

On my way to work this morning I saw what appeared to be an egg with 0 CP in a gym. Is this a glitch with the game (like an error state), or did someone actually modify the game to place an egg in a gym?
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How does egg hatching distance relate to the hatched Pokémon?

I have different Pokémon eggs. One takes 10km to hatch, three take 5km, and the rest take 2km. Which Pokémon can I get by hatching these eggs?
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Is dodging an effective strategy, and if so, how can I use it most optimally?

I have been able to dodge a few attacks here and there in different battles, but by and large, the most effective thing to do to win a gym fight seems to be spam tapping my screen as fast as I possibly can. Is dodging effective, and if so, how can I…
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What are the possible catch bonuses and how much experience do they reward?

I found this question, earlier, and found out that I can throw a curveball at pokémon to earn an increased experience bonus. I have since noticed two more bonuses: "Great" and "Nice". I had assumed the bonuses were for throwing a pokéball with the…
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What can I do with trainer levels?

I know I can only use the gym feature after hitting level 5, but are there any other privilege or rewards for the levels above 5? For example, in Ingress, some items are only available for the higher level player. How about Pokemon Go?
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If I start now, can I catch every Pokémon in Pokémon Go?

I really want to play Pokémon Go but I am a completionist. If I start playing now, what Pokémon won't I be able to catch?
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Do these leaves signify anything?

Occasionally, you can see little tufts of leaves blowing in spots on the map Do these mean anything?
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How do I catch a Ditto?

Ditto has now been released in the latest patch, and I would like to catch one. What are the conditions to capture a Ditto? Does it show up on the nearby tracker? Or will it transform into something?
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