Pokémon GO adds Explorer Gadget that auto-catches while players walk
The gist
Scopely's new Pokémon GO update adds an Explorer Gadget that auto-catches Pokémon and spins PokéStops for Level 20+ Trainers.
The tool works even with the app closed, changing how much play is hands-off.
How it unfolded
- Oct 27, 2026Pokémon GO Halloween 2026 Part I begins at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Oct 30, 2026A Global Challenge for Mega Chandelure runs from 5:00 p.m. PDT to Oct 31 at 8:00 p.m. PDT, with the Remote Raid limit raised to 20.
- Oct 31, 2026Chandelure Super Mega Raid Day runs 2:00–5:00 p.m. local time, with Mega Chandelure debuting in Super Mega Raids.