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Pokemon GO Beyond!

12/2/2020

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We have seen a ton of updates coming to Pokemon Go, including the release of Generation 6 Pokemon and the increased level cap to Level 50. Here is an overview of the latest additions and events going on in Pokemon Go now. 

Season of Celebration 
​December 1, 2020 to March 1, 2021
The Season of Celebration is Pokemon Go's first season. The event features boosted spawns of select Pokemon, changes to Eggs, and Mega Raids including Mega Charizard X, Mega Gengar, and Mega Abomasnow. 
Kalos Celebration Event
​December 2 to December 8, 2020
Kalos Pokemon are finally here! This event is the perfect time to kickoff your Kalos collection with increased Gen 6 Pokemon Spawns. There is also a 6-step Timed Research event which will help you catch Bunnelby and Fletchling. Litleo and Espurr will also be appearing in one-star raids. 
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Go Beyond! Level up to 50
The level cap has been increased, but in order to level up you will need to complete a series of tasks in addition to the XP requirement. Each level will require you to complete 4 challenging tasks. 
Check out Pokemon Go Hub's complete guide for levels 41 to 48.
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Legacy 40 Challenge
​December 1, 2020 to Decmebr 31, 2020
This Timed Research challenge is only available to Level 40 players. 

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XL Candy
XL Candy can be used to level up Pokemon past level 40 and up to level 50. Leveling up Pokemon beyond level 40 will cost a relatively large amount of stardust (10-15 thousand per 1/2 level). Like regular candy, each one is specific to the Pokemon's species. XL Candy can be gained in the same ways as regular candy, although the amount earned is randomized. You can also exchange 100 regular candy for 1 XL candy.

And if you need help getting some extra Stardust (I sure do!), check out this guide.
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Pokemon Go in October 2020

10/14/2020

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There is a lot going on in Pokemon Go right now!

Investigate a Mysterious Energy (​Victini)

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This special research quest allows trainers to get the Mythical Pokemon, Victini. Victini is the fifth Mythical Pokemon to be released and is also the first Pokemon in the Gen 5 dex. This quest has a total of 6 steps and players will encounter Victini after completing the fourth step. Learn more about the Investigate a Mysterious Energy quest.

​An Inter-egg-sting Development

The Team Go Rocket invasion continues with An Inter-egg-sting Development. This quest will have you battle countless Go Rocket Grunts as you complete challenges leading up to the encounter with Giovanni, the Team Go Rocket Boss. During this quest, you will battle at least 38 grunts and 6 leaders before you must face Giovanni. 
  • Learn more about the An Inter-egg-sting Development quest.
  • How to defeat the three Team Go Rocket Leaders.
  • How to defeat Giovanni, the Team Go Rocket Boss. 
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Strange Eggs

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Battling Team Go Rocket leaders is the perfect opportunity to discover these new eggs. Provided you have an open space in your Egg Inventory, you will receive one 'strange' egg after beating a leader.  These new eggs require 12km to hatch and can contain:
  • ​Larvitar
  • Absol
  • Deino
  • Pawniard
  • Sandile
  • Scraggy
  • Trubbish
  • Vullaby

Charizard Community Day

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Community day is October 17th from 11 am to 5 pm! This month's featured Pokemon is Charmander. During the event, you will encounter more Charmander in the wild and have a better chance to find a shiny Charmander. The exclusive move, Dragon Breath, will be available to Charizard (must be evolved during the event). In addition, there will be 3x catch stardust and incense will last 3-hours. 

Ghost Event

The Catch Mastery: Ghost event will take place on October 25th from 8 am to 10 pm. During the event, Drifloon will appear more often along with other ghost-type Pokemon. You will also have the chance to collect Mega Energy for Gengar and unlock his Mega Evolution the first time. 
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Pokemon Go Fest 2020

6/19/2020

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Pokemon Go Fest will take place on July 25 and 26 from 10 am to 8 pm each day. Tickets are on sale now for $14.99 and can be purchased from the in game shop. One ticket will grant you access to both days of the event. Unlike previous years, the event will take place entirely online. Because of this, there is no limit on the number of tickets and you will be able to participate in the event from anywhere. 
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There will be two special research stories that you will have access. You will have to open the game on each day of the event to start the special research story. 

Each day there will be rotating habitats featuring Pokemon themed around fire, water, grass, battle, and friendship. Habitats will rotate each hour, so that each one is featured twice. There will be a total of 75 unique Pokemon featured.

​Ticket holders will also have access to the Global Challenge Arena. The Arena will feature a new task for each hour during the event. Players around the globe will have to work together to complete the challenges. Progress can be tracked in game and once a challenge is completed a bonus will be unlocked for the remainder of the hour. ​

I has also been announced that the Mythical Pokemon Victini will also be available during the event. Victini will likely be the reward for completing one of the special research stories. 
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Pokemon Go adds Stickers to Gifts

6/12/2020

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The latest update has added stickers to the game. These stickers can be attached to gifts as you send them to your friends. Stickers are completely aesthetic, adding no benefits to the gift they are sent with.

The game states that you can receive stickers from gifts or purchase them in the shop. However, I have not seen any available for purchase in the shop at this time. According to Serebii, there are currently 8 different stickers available; featuring Pikachu, Raichu, Ditto, Squirtle, Charmander, and Bulbasaur. ​​

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Pokemon Go - A Year of Review

1/1/2020

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2019 was a pretty fun year for Pokemon Go. Here are some of my stats for the year: ​​
2019   Lifetime Total
21,797,438 XP Earned 47,124,100
104 Pokémon Registered in Pokédex 503
15,143 Pokémon Caught 47,123
717 Pokémon Evolved 5,040
7,360 Pokéstops Visited 27,395
2,154 km Walked 3,715
1,151 Eggs Hatched 2,684
739 Gym Battles Won 4,300
45 Times Trained 231
5,077 Hours Defending a Gym 18,879
5,483 Berries Feed at Gyms 13,692
46 Raids Won 121
25 Legendary Raids Won 95
1,403 Field Research Tasks Completed 3,011
58 Best Friends 65
24 Pokemon Traded 61
236,148 km Across all Pokemon Trades 169,472
25 Shadow Pokemon Purified 25
29 Team Go Rocket Defeated 29
5 Surprise Encounters in GO Snapshot 5
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Extra Life Game Plan

10/30/2019

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​I plan on starting my Extra Life 24 hour charity stream around 11:00 AM CST on Sunday, November 3rd. In past years I have done a total of 24 hours over the course of a weekend. This year I am going to attempt to stream for 24 hours straight. 

See the countdown and learn more about Extra Life here >>

I have a handful of games that I know I will play on the stream, but I do not want to commit to a schedule. I have a huge steam library with many games I have neglected to play. Throughout the night I hope to try out a number of games. 

There are a few times during the event I know I will be playing certain games. 

I will be doing an Ex-Raid in Pokemon Go with ThatTrojanKid at 1:30PM. I will probably temporarily stop streaming around 1:00 PM to drive out to the Raid location. The raid will happen sometime between 1:30 PM and 2:15 PM. 

ThatTrojanKid will be getting off work and join me later around 5:30 or 6:00 PM. After that we will be playing multiplayer games. 
I am including a list of games I may play on my Extra Life stream, mostly as a reminder for myself. I have included times for many games that can be beaten in 10 ours or less as a reference. 
Some Multiplayer Games We May Play:
  • ​Jackbox Party Pack (1-6)
  • Marbles on Stream
  • Crash'em Derby
  • Pummel Party
  • Party Panic
  • Gold With Your Friends
  • Human: Fall Flat [5.5 hours]
  • Serious Sam 3 BFE [10 hours]
  • Pro Skater HD
  • Awesomenaughts [8.5 hours]
  • Pit People [8 hours]
  • Broforce [6.5 hours]
  • LEGO Games (Star Wars, Batman, Avengers)





























Some Games I May Play Solo:
  • ​​Mad Max
  • Two Point Hospital
  • Wreckfest
  • Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 
  • Bastion [6 hours]
  • The Wolf Among Us[9 hours]
  • Zombie Army Trilogy
  • Metro 2033 [9.5 hours]
  • Red Faction: Armageddon [6 hours]
  • LA Noire  
  • Tomb Raider [11.5 hours]
  • Batman: Arkham Origins [12.5 hours]
  • Limbo [3.5 hours]
  • Rescue Love Revenge [1.5 hours]
  • Poly Bridge
  • South Park: Fractured But Whole
  • Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell [4 hours]





















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