Developer: Niantic
Publisher: Niantic
Released: July 6, 2016
Last reviewed: March 2026
An augmented reality mobile game where players catch Pokémon in the real world using GPS.
Based on 12 content categories
Hanafi / Shafi'i standard — toggleable categories at half weight
No nudity.
Egg hatching has random Pokémon outcomes. Paid Lure Modules and incubators. Raid passes for rare encounters.
Legendary Pokémon are treated as divine/mythical beings. Arceus (God Pokémon) in franchise lore.
No romance.
No alcohol.
No sorcery framing.
No cross-dressing themes.
Ghost-type Pokémon but no horror content.
Pokémon battles are non-violent in presentation.
Pokémon use elemental and psychic powers classified as moves.
Legendary and mythical Pokémon act as nature deities. Arceus is the 'God Pokémon' in main series lore.
Background music during gameplay and encounters.