Tips, mechanics, and reference
Long-form articles covering event guides, raid mechanics, search syntax, and grind-optimization strategies. Filter by tag to find the angle you need.
Blanche's Quest for Knowledge
7-day event with Blanche-themed Lapras costume. Catch priorities (Larvitar tops it), raid rotation, Friendship Friday Candy XL strategy.
Super Mega Raids — shield math
Shield-break mechanics, why Primal forms do NOT count, party power scaling per lobby size, item sharing, remote raid economics.
How to get regional mons without traveling
Workarounds for every region-locked species. Galarian Pokédex sharing, Mega global windows, Special Research releases, hardest-4 remote trades.
In-game storage search syntax
Full reference. buddy0-5, 0-4*, nundo, PvP spread, costume, background, mega evolve, dynamax, traded, hatched, by year, by move. Combo with & , !.
Meltan XL Candy farming
Fastest XL Candy farm in-game. Two Mystery Boxes = 360 XL Candy. Pokémon Home setup, multiplier stacking (Pinap + Mega Aggron + Excellent).
Pseudo Legendary tier list
Every pseudo legendary ranked from worst to best. Metagross #1, Garchomp #2, Tyranitar #3. Raid + PvP ranks, Shadow + Mega status, future outlook for each.
26 tips to master the game in 2026
Full-year playbook — Scopely era spending, the 10-year anniversary, Gen 10, Dynamax economics, Adventure Effects, platinum medals. The skill is resource discipline.
Global GO Fest 2026 raid guide
Almost every legendary returns July 11-12. Mega Mewtwo X + Y debut, six themed hour-blocks, ~60 bosses. Full schedule, priority targets, and which raids to skip.
Mega Levels + the 2026 Mega update
How the Mega Level system works and what the 2026 update changed — split evolutions now use separate energy, Mega Level 3 can be speedrun. Costs, cooldowns, smart strategy.
Mega Falinks Super Mega Raid Day
First-ever Super Mega Raid Day on May 23. Counters, shiny rate, ticket ROI, and the 20-pass remote raid window.
Choose Your Path Timed Research
EV math on the three branches. Battle path = 3-4 extra Rocket Radars. Catch path = 140 candy. Explore = 5-10 eggs. Decision matrix included.
Spring Marathon 2026 (recap)
May 12-18 event recap: ½ Egg Hatch distance, Flittle + Espathra debut, Marathon Visor Pikachu, GO Pass Deluxe XP math.