🔴 PokémonGuides, Codes & Tips
Pokémon spans mainline RPGs, the global phenomenon that is Pokémon GO, a booming digital card game in TCG Pocket, and a freshly unified competitive platform called Pokémon Champions — all at once. This hub cuts through the noise with accurate references, up-to-date codes, raid counter guides, and competitive tier lists so you spend less time searching and more time playing. Whether you need a quick type matchup or a deep dive into VGC team building, you will find it here.
Pokédex Reference
The National Pokédex currently contains 1,025 confirmed species, with Pecharunt sitting at #1,025 as of the Scarlet and Violet era. Regional forms, Mega Evolutions, and Gigantamax variants push the total number of distinct battle-legal forms well past 1,100. Our Pokédex pages cover base stats, type combinations, evolution methods, and learnsets so you can quickly check whether a Pokémon fits your team without loading a separate tool.
Type Chart
Pokémon's 18-type system produces 324 possible attack-versus-defense matchups, and memorising every multiplier is unrealistic. The type chart is most critical at team-building time — identifying your defensive weaknesses — and during battles when you need to know whether a move lands for 2x, 0.5x, or 0x damage. Dual-type Pokémon stack these multipliers, so a Water/Ground type like Swampert takes 4x damage from Grass but is completely immune to Electric. Our interactive chart lets you check both offensive coverage and defensive resistances instantly.
Pokémon GO Promo Codes & Rewards
Niantic distributes promo codes through partnerships, events, and social media, and they expire without warning — sometimes within hours of release. Codes are redeemed through the official Niantic redemption website or directly in the app's Shop menu. Active codes typically grant avatar items, Poké Balls, Premium Battle Passes, or Timed Research tickets. This section is updated whenever new codes surface, so bookmark it and check back around major events like GO Fest, Community Days, and brand collaborations.
Raid Battles & Legendary Counters
Five-star Legendary raids rotate roughly every one to two weeks, and each boss demands a different counter lineup based on its typing and moveset. Raid Hour runs every Wednesday from 6 to 7 PM local time, flooding gyms with the current Legendary boss. Shadow Raids appear on weekends throughout a season, featuring Shadow versions of powerful Pokémon like Shadow Dialga. Our raid guides list the top counter Pokémon for each boss, recommended move sets, and minimum trainer counts so you can walk in prepared rather than guessing.
TCG Pocket — Card Sets & Deck Guides
Pokémon TCG Pocket launched in late 2024 and has maintained a steady release cadence of new expansions roughly every four to six weeks. As of mid-2026 the most recent set is Paradox Drive, released May 27, 2026, spotlighting Walking Wake ex, Iron Leaves ex, and the Ancient and Future Paradox Pokémon from Scarlet and Violet. The preceding Pulsing Aura set introduced Mega Lucario ex and Mega Sceptile ex. Unlike the physical TCG, PTCGP packs contain fewer cards per pull and use a separate points currency, so collection strategy differs meaningfully from the tabletop game.
Competitive Play — VGC & Pokémon Champions
The VGC (Video Game Championship) format standardised on Pokémon Champions, a free-to-start game that released on Nintendo Switch in April 2026 and on mobile in June 2026. The 2026 Championship Series uses Regulation M-A, a doubles format drawing from the expanded Pokémon HOME roster. High-usage picks in the current meta include Incineroar, Kingambit, Garchomp, and Charizard-Mega-Y, with weather-based archetypes — especially sun offence built around Charizard-Y — dominating win rates at Premier Events. Our tier lists and team archetypes pages track usage stats from tournament results so you can understand the format before building your squad.
Pokémon FAQ
How many Pokémon are there in total?
The National Pokédex contains 1,025 species as of the Scarlet and Violet era, with Pecharunt at #1,025. Counting all regional forms, Mega Evolutions, and other alternate forms brings the total distinct battle-legal forms to over 1,100.
Where do I redeem Pokémon GO promo codes?
Visit the official Niantic offer redemption page at nianticlabs.com/redeem, or open Pokémon GO, tap the Poké Ball, go to Shop, then scroll to the promo code field at the bottom. Codes are case-sensitive and expire without advance notice, so redeem them as soon as you see them.
What is Pokémon Champions and how is it different from Sword and Shield or Scarlet and Violet?
Pokémon Champions is a standalone free-to-start competitive battling game released on Nintendo Switch in April 2026 and on mobile in June 2026. It is not a mainline RPG — there is no story, catching, or exploration. The game is purely for competitive doubles battles and is now the official platform for VGC Premier Events including the World Championships.
How do I build a strong team for VGC 2026?
The 2026 Regulation M-A format is doubles with an expanded legal pool. Reliable starting points are Incineroar for Intimidate support, Garchomp as a fast offensive threat, and Kingambit for end-game pressure. Weather teams anchored by Mega Charizard-Y are currently the most represented archetype at high-level play. Check our tier list pages for current usage statistics from recent Premier Events.
What is the difference between Pokémon TCG Pocket and the physical Pokémon TCG?
TCG Pocket is a mobile-only digital card game with its own card pool, simplified two-prize battle rules, and a pack-opening collection focus. Cards from the physical TCG are not legal in PTCGP and vice versa. Packs in PTCGP contain only five cards but the app grants two free packs per day. The most recent expansion is Paradox Drive, launched May 27, 2026.
How often do Legendary raid bosses change in Pokémon GO?
Five-star Legendary bosses typically rotate every seven to fourteen days, swapping at 10:00 AM local time on the changeover date. The current season schedule runs Reshiram, Zekrom, and Necrozma across June 2026, followed by regional Ultra Beasts Kartana and Celesteela to close the month. Raid Hour every Wednesday from 6 to 7 PM local time is the best window to find groups.
