Pokémon GO has been around for almost 7 years now, but continues to be interesting for gamers. The reason is that it provides fans with the opportunity to fulfill their wildest desires by venturing into a unique world to capture and form an enchanting team of formidable Pokémon, which is crucial for defeating adversaries, such as Arlo from Team Rocket or the leader, Giovanni. However, if your goal is merely to collect and enjoy, you'll aim to capture all the Pokémon game offers.

Next Pokémon in Pokémon GO?

The upcoming addition to Pokémon GO is Regieleki, which is expected to be available for players from April 9, 2023. This will be introduced as part of the latest Elite Raids in the game, and defeating Regieleki could pose a challenge to players.

I choose you! Pokemon turns 25

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Silver jubilee GO

Twenty-five years after Pokemon first began delighting children and adults alike, the phenomenon is still capturing hearts, with smartphone craze Pokemon Go enjoying record success in virus-hit 2020. The augmented-reality game raked in $1 billion in just the first 10 months of last year - its most lucrative yet - according to market tracker Sensor Tower, and experts see no sign that interest is flagging as the world's highest-grossing media franchise evolves.

Catch them all!

Pokemon is inspired by the childhood tradition of collecting bugs - popular during Japan's hot and humid summer holidays and part of its enduring appeal is its simple goal: to catch them all. Hundreds of round-eyed "pocket monsters" inspired by everything from mice to dragons can be caught and trained to full strength in battles.

"Pika-Pika"

The winning concept has sold countless toys, film tickets and more than 30 billion Pokemon cards since the first black-and-white Game Boy titles were released in Japan in 1996. The character's signature pronouncement "pika-pika" - meaning shiny and sparkly in Japanese only added to the bright yellow creature's powers of attraction.

Low-scale celebrations

While real-life 25th-anniversary celebrations are off the cards due to the coronavirus pandemic, a virtual concert featuring US rapper Post Malone - described as a lifelong Pokemon fan is planned.

Pokeballs monsters

The game allows players to roam the outside world throwing Pokeballs to capture monsters that pop up on their phone screens. It has caused real-life mishaps from car crashes to clifftop falls, but it's still easy to find players on Tokyo's streets waiting for "wild" Pokemon to appear.

"It feels like you are catching the Pokemon, for real," said Tsuyoshi Aihori, 22, who was on the hunt in Tokyo's Akihabara gaming district on a weekday afternoon. He plays around five hours a week and at a recent promotional event, "I played from dawn to dusk and caught 400 or 500 Pokemon," he told AFP.

How many Pokémon(s) are there in Pokémon GO?

With the addition of Regieleki to Pokémon GO, the total number of creatures available in the game will reach close to 800. It's worth noting that there are still many other Pokémon hidden in the game's files that are yet to be introduced to players.

This indicates that there is a likelihood of more Pokémon being added to the game in the future, providing players with the opportunity to further expand their collections and explore new challenges. As the game continues to evolve, it will be exciting to see what other creatures and features are added to keep players engaged and entertained.

But, it doesn't end here as Pokémon GO's offerings are anticipated to make a bigger list and more is expected anytime sooner.

FAQs

On which platforms is Pokémon GO available?
Android, iOS, iPadOS
When was Pokémon GO released?
July 6, 2016

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Next Pokémon in Pokémon GO: All you need to know

Pokémon GO is a constantly growing and evolving game, which means that players can always expect new surprises and exciting features to be added over time. This ensures that there is always something fresh and engaging for players to discover and explore within the game.