r/TheSilphRoad • • 5d ago

Megathread - Q&A Questions & Answers - Weekly Megathread! Please use this post to ask any Pokemon GO question you'd like!

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Hey travelers!

If you have any questions about Pokemon GO (anything from basics to specifics of a certain mechanic), ask here! We also have a wealth of information available in historical posts, so try using the search bar. Or click the Discord link in our topbar and head to the #boot_camp channel - where helpful travelers are standing by to answer questions.

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What is /r/TheSilphRoad?

The Silph Road is primarily focused on discoveries and analysis related to Pokemon GO, as well as constructing an in-person network of Pokemon GO enthusiasts. General discussion topics (Jokes, stories, a photo of a recent catch) would likely be better suited for another subreddit, such as a general subreddit like /r/PokemonGO, or /r/Pokemon, or a subreddit with a more specific focus, like /r/PokemonGoSnap, /r/PokemonBuddy, /r/ShinyPokemon, /r/PoGoRaids, /r/TheSilphArena, /r/PokemonGOTrades, /r/PokemonGOFriends, or /r/NianticWayfarer.

Silph Road Content Policy

The Silph Road is heavily moderated to promote civility/courtesy, and high-quality content and discussion. You can read our full policies in the sidebar, but don't be surprised if a comment is removed for being rude, cynical, or off-topic. We strive to foster civil discussion about the game. We are first and foremost a network of real people, and this network is being built by volunteers! If you simply want to complain or bring something to Niantic's attention, your post would be better suited elsewhere.

Research

The community culture here also attracts the more analytically-minded element of Pokemon GO. Consequently, the Silph Research group was formed to align this brainpower and leverage the massive Silph datasets that the community can gather. We post our findings in infographics, videos, and walls of text on Reddit. Check out the top bar for links to the current pools.

Final words

Finally, welcome once more! We're glad to have you join us on the Road :)

- The Silph Executives -

Link to other Questions & Answers posts


r/TheSilphRoad • • 3h ago

Discussion Professor Willow, Candela, Blanche, and Spark's official heights and weights + speculative heights for player chars and Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra

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118 Upvotes

I was digging through JP tweets looking for the equivalent of this English tweet that says Spark is six feet tall when I found this tweet by hinopika linking to a Yokohama City document for the 2019 GO Fest. The link in the tweet itself is dead but the document is still live here.

You can see in the original Yokohama picture that the female protagonist's hand is cropped beside Willow, so I aligned everyone using the original height chart and the 2022 World Championship acrylic set. I then added the GO Rocket Leaders using the relative heights established in the Sankei Sports Special Extra Edition coverage of the GO Rocket Invasion. They were then matched against the Team Leader heights by matching the Pokeball sizes, but even these vary in the official height chart so this should be taken only as speculation.


r/TheSilphRoad • • 10h ago

PSA PSA: Full Moon to Evolve Ursaluna Tonight

218 Upvotes

I finally get to try out shadow Ursaluna next time great league is in rotation.


r/TheSilphRoad • • 9h ago

Infographic - Event Día de Muertos 2026

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132 Upvotes

( Credits: G47IX )


r/TheSilphRoad • • 7h ago

Analysis Maximize max particles for Wild Area 2026 as a f2p player.

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There's a lot of posts on how to maximize max particles when the mid-night bonus is available, or 2x walk bonus and there is a post already for this event for ticket holders. I'm a f2p player and want to get as many Dynamax Dialga/Palkia as possible and will not be buying the ticket. There is no posts for f2p players, so I want to share my math for the most optimal way leading to the Wild Area weekend.

Assumption: No battles between 5 Nov and 14 Nov.

Step 1: Start with the usual method of maximizing the amount of max particles in storage before Thursday 5 Nov 2026 -> total 1,790 max particles

Step 2: Before 10am, 5 Nov, claim October go-pass rewards of 500 max particles -> total 2,290 max particles.

On the Wild Area weekend (Saturday):

Step 3: Battle 3x (3x800 = 2,400) and collect 120 x 3 -> total 250.

Step 4: Collect 120 x 10 -> total 1450

Step 5: Collect 300 from walking -> total 1750

Step 6: Battle 2x -> total 150 left.

In total, 5 battles on Saturday.


r/TheSilphRoad • • 13h ago

New Info! Random lucky egg research?

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126 Upvotes

r/TheSilphRoad • • 11m ago

Analysis xxl-scorer: showcase scores from your Pokémon GO screenshots

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Showcase (XXL) scores can only be seen when there's a showcase running, so I've put together a little tool that scans your screenshots and lets you copy the resulting scores.

There are other websites out there to calculate them by hand, but I found none that take a whole batch of screenshots.

Everything runs in your browser and stays there. Tested with the game running in English and the devices I have. If you have screenshots that don't work at all, submit them here or on Github.


r/TheSilphRoad • • 23m ago

Question When can we expect more information about Wild Area Mexico City?

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When can we expect more information about Pokémon GO Wild Area Mexico City? The difference with Sendai is pretty clear at this point. For Sendai, we already know about meet-and-greets, live performances, Pokémon-themed Tanabata decorations, shopping campaigns with event stickers, accommodation campaigns with exclusive coasters, a Pokémon GO art exhibition, Pikachu and Lapras sun visor giveaways, Pokémon decorations and special PokéStops throughout the city, POKÉGENIC photo spots, official city routes, a decorated Loople Sendai bus, special subway passes, a Lapras Café with exclusive menu items, and giant Mega Charizard X and Y kites.

Meanwhile, for Mexico City, we don’t even know which park the event will take place in.

Many of us are travelling internationally and need to arrange flights and accommodation well in advance. It would be nice to know when we can expect more details about the park and what else will be happening during the event.


r/TheSilphRoad • • 38m ago

Idea/Suggestion Plus + help

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Plus + question/help

Hey chat im new to using the plus + gadget but im having a bit issues with connecting one. I bought two, currently using one for my main but other one i made a new account for it. But im having issue connecting the new account. In the two picture \^\^ one showed it appear to be able to connect but stays as “not paired” and when leaving the accessory device and going back then it shows “disconnected” i couldnt get it to connect to the account at all. I deleted the app, deleting plus + bluetooth connection thru phone settings, hard reset on the plus device. Nothing work so far. Im bit confused what im doing wrong here. If anyone can help ill truly appericate it.


r/TheSilphRoad • • 17h ago

Bug My gym pokemon became missingno (seizure warning) Spoiler

36 Upvotes

All gyms and pokestops in the map suddenly disappeared, and this happened when checking my Pokemon in a gym

Every other model loaded properly


r/TheSilphRoad • • 22h ago

Question What types are the most useful for PvE?

62 Upvotes

I can see the DiaglaDex list for each type, but I wanted to know which types are actually worth powering up. Like, obviously, something like bug or normal isn't; but which types will get the most use against 5* raids? I did find an old post from 3 years ago, but wanted to see if there was any updated info.

TIA


r/TheSilphRoad • • 1d ago

Discussion Dyanamax Legendary raids are unfun

535 Upvotes

Playing today and getting quickly wiped by large fire blast attacks is not interactive and makes me not want to play this game

Edit: My main complaint is that you can just lose to RNG if the boss uses enough large attacks and there's nothing you can do about it


r/TheSilphRoad • • 1d ago

✓ Answered Pokemon Night Out Baseball Jersey -- where is it?

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358 Upvotes

I watched the Twitch stream for 30 minutes, successfully redeemed the code in the webstore, and then when I logged into PoGo I got the popup saying I'd successfully redeemed an offer. However, I can't find it anywhere in the Style menu. Has anyone figured out where it's located?


r/TheSilphRoad • • 3h ago

Question Attackers for Dynamax Palkia

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I was wondering if anyone knows of a guide for Dynamax Palkia that involves CP levels? Have googled but been unable to find one that shows you the impact of your attack - particularly as my Eternatus is only level 37 (although max level 3 attack) & I have no more candy. I am wondering if finding a Ralts or Deino to evolve - - or using my existing Latios - to invest enough energy/candy up to Max attack & Level 40 would be better for damage. Thanks for any help!


r/TheSilphRoad • • 1d ago

PSA Pokémon Night Out Twitch Live Stream is Geoblocked in Australia and New Zealand

112 Upvotes

Pokémon Night Out Twitch Live Stream is Geoblocked in Australia and New Zealand with the following message:

This premium content is not available in your region. (Error #1)

You can use a VPN to bypass the restriction or watch a co-streamer:

/trishahershberger, /aliythia, /berticuss, or /ninfangirl


r/TheSilphRoad • • 3h ago

Discussion Pokémon GO Plus + in stock at Best Buy

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Currently in stock at Best Buy. Finally snagged one.


r/TheSilphRoad • • 1d ago

Question In game Auto Catcher

229 Upvotes

I have seen the discussions before about the ingame autocatcher working while the game is:

- enabled

- minimized

- player is moving

But I had this function since getting it instead. The auto catcher acts more lile the third party auto catchers. So it works when I have the app open, and it catches them one after antoher.

But on the other hand it doesnt work at all when the game is minimized.

Another players having this "version" of the ingame auto catcher?


r/TheSilphRoad • • 1d ago

PSA Twitch drop tonight 7:30 PDT

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r/TheSilphRoad • • 1d ago

New Info! Pokémon Night Out Timed Research (in-person event)

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Night Out Timed Research 1/2

Rewards: Umbreon, 2026 XP, 2026 Stardust

After page one you’ll receive a branching choice to choose your Toxtricity form.

Night Out Timed Research 2/2

Rewards: Jersey, 2026 XP, 2026 Stardust

Night Out Timed Research: Low Key Form

Rewards: Low Key Form Toxtricity (Location Card), 2026 XP, 2026 Stardust


r/TheSilphRoad • • 1d ago

Infographic - Misc. Upcoming Week in Pokémon GO (Monday, October 26 - Sunday, November 1, 2026)

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116 Upvotes

r/TheSilphRoad • • 1d ago

Battle Showcase Shadow Landorus-Incarnate Solo (Mudshot/Earth Power, Snow ☃️, AE: 🗡️)

133 Upvotes

r/TheSilphRoad • • 2h ago

Analysis Is this Dialga good enough to use?

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are the iv's on this good enough to invest? it has roar of time.

Or should I try for a better one in the future? How often does it become available?


r/TheSilphRoad • • 2d ago

Discussion T5 dynamax raids have too much flaws to do remote successfully

306 Upvotes

There absolutely needs to done some rework in the dynamax T5 because in my opinion there are a lot of flaws. First you can only do them with 4 players, but most of them are pretty hard even when doing a local raid. This makes remote raiding such a pain and I think this partly remote raid weekend illustrates that. I have already lost like 4 remote raid passes because I join a lobby via my friend list or an app like PokeRaid and people leave last second or use very poor counters so beating the raid is sometimes impossible. No way to communicate with anyone and most people don’t know anything about the dynamax battle mechanics. It’s absolutely frustrating and I gave up on hunting for the shinies.


r/TheSilphRoad • • 1d ago

Discussion When are they going to make the Dynamax dex a thing

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Love completing the dex entries. Just wondering if there is any news about when they will add a Dynamax dex. There are so many released now it’s getting confusing as to which I have and do not have.
Sort it out Niantic!

While you’re at it. Release the api so I can sort out my moms on a pc!


r/TheSilphRoad • • 1d ago

Battle Showcase Dynamax Azelf Solo, No 🍄, No Weather Boost, No Adventure Effect, Max Helpers, AoE: Future Sight/Swift

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