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Niantic Labs headlines

• Pokemon GO Kanto Week starts today, runs through April 16

  The Pokemon GO Kanto-focused event is set to kick off this afternoon.

• Dataminer finds over 100 shinies within Pokemon GO

  It seems Niantic has lots of first and second generation Pokemon variants to set loose in Pokemon GO.

• Pokemon GO Earth Day event will reward players for cleaning up trash along the coastlines

  Pokemon GO players will earn extra goodies if enough players participate in an upcoming event.

• Legendary Pokemon Latias and Latios are appearing in Pokemon GO Raid Battles

  Two Legendary Pokemon originally from the Hoenn region are appearing in Pokemon GO Raid Battles for the first time.

• Latias and Latios join Pokemon GO for a limited time

  Two Legendary dragon and psychic-type Pokemon have just debuted in Pokemon GO Raid Battles for the first time.

• Farfetch'd is now available worldwide in Pokemon Go for the first time

  Previously a Japan-only catch, this flying-type Pokemon is making a limited worldwide appearance.

• Pokemon GO updates raids, brings Magikarp back to tier 1

  EX Raid Battles has officially launched in Pokemon GO, while raids of all stripes are seeing various improvements.

• Delayed Pokemon Go Safari Zone events in Europe given new dates

  Niantic Labs has provided new dates for the Pokemon Go Safari Zone events in Europe which were postponed back in July.

• Pokemon Go's current feature set is only 10% of what its developers plan to add to the game

  It looks like there’ll be a lot of updates to come for Pokemon’s mobile adventure.

• Pokemon Go players can start trying to catch Legendary Pokemon Raikou, Entei, and Suicune from today

  Pokemon Go players can now try to catch three Legendary Pokemon of the feline variety. Or canine. Depending upon which camp you’re in. Just call them beasts and be done with it, please.

• Pokemon Go players worldwide finding Shiny Pikachu in the wild, Mewtwo coming to Exclusive Raid Battles

  Reports of Shiny Pikachu spottings in Pokemon Go surfaced yesterday, and today Niantic Labs as confirmed the critters are appearing around the world.

• Pokemon Go players in Europe need to be on the look out for Kangaskhan, Unown, and possibly others starting this weekend

  Pokemon rarely seen in Europe, including Kangaskhan and Unown, will start to appear more in certain European cities starting this weekend in Pokemon Go.

• Pokemon Go Fest attendees file class-action against Niantic, company postpones Safari Zone events in Europe

  The issues Niantic Labs faced last weekend during Pokemon Go Fest aren’t over just yet.

• Pokemon Go: where to find and catch all Pokemon types

  From parks and golf courses to steams and train stations. Here’s where to catch ’em all.

• Meet Pokemon Go's region-exclusives: Tauros, Kangaskhan, Mr. Mime and Farfetch'd

  No matter what you do, you won’t find these Pokemon in the wild outside of their natural habitats.

• Pokemon Go Pokedex: A complete list of every Pokemon, plus their types and moves

  Before you catch them, know them.

• Pokemon Go: tips for gaining XP and leveling up fast

  Level up your Pokemon Trainer game.

• Pokémon Go: Rewards, XP, and unlockable items for every level

  Wondering when you’ll get a pair of great balls? Wonder no more.

• Pokémon Go: getting started and catching Pokémon

  Let’s start with the basics.