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Scopely owns Pokémon GO. It acquired Niantic’s games business, including the game, in a deal announced in March 2025 and completed on May 29, 2025. Niantic’s technology platform was handled separately: it became Niantic Spatial, which retained Ingress Prime and Peridot.
Who owns Pokémon GO now?
Scopely owns Pokémon GO through its acquisition of Niantic’s games business. The deal was valued at $3.5 billion when announced. It covered Pokémon GO, Pikmin Bloom, Monster Hunter Now, Campfire, Wayfarer, and the Niantic games team—not every part of Niantic. Scopely’s announcement set out the transaction and its scope.
When did Scopely buy Pokémon GO?
Scopely announced the agreement on March 12, 2025. The company later updated its announcement to say the transaction closed on May 29, 2025. The announcement date and closing date are different milestones: the game transferred as part of the completed transaction, not merely when the agreement was announced.
What happened to Niantic?
Niantic separated its games business from its technology platform. The games business and its teams went to Scopely. Niantic’s technology platform spun off as Niantic Spatial, which continued to own and operate Ingress Prime and Peridot, according to Scopely’s deal announcement.
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- Cute and cuddly large 12" Pokémon Eevee Plush Stuffed Animal is a must have for all Pokemon fans!
- Gotta Catch 'Em All! This super soft Let's Go Starter plush figure toy is great to take wherever you go! Start your Eevee Evolution Collection!
- The Eevee plush toy is inspired by Pokémon anime, trading cards, Let's Go!, Detective Pikachu, Sword and Shield, Scarlet and Violet, Nintendo video games and more!
- Makes a great gift for kids, boys and girls who love Pokemon. These authentic quality plushie figures are perfect gifts for Christmas, birthdays, Easter, holidays, Valentine's Day, stocking stuffer, basket stuffer and more - Your favorite Pokémon character is waiting for you!
- Officially licensed Pokémon merchandise. Polyester. Measures: approximately 12" Polyester. Ages: 2+
Will Pokémon GO change under Scopely?
Scopely said the Niantic game teams would continue pursuing their roadmaps under long-time leaders, with Scopely providing resources and support. That describes the company’s stated plan; it does not establish that gameplay, staffing, monetization, or future decisions would remain unchanged. Niantic founder and CEO John Hanke said the partnership would provide long-term support and investment for the games. Those are the companies’ views of the deal, not a guarantee of specific future outcomes.
Is the Pokémon GO team still the same?
In a 2026 update, Pokémon GO said the Niantic games team had officially changed its name to Scopely Explore and that the Pokémon GO team remained the same. That is the team’s public identity and its statement of continuity; it does not mean every role or decision is necessarily unchanged. The update also noted that the team was preparing for the game’s tenth anniversary. Read the team update on the official Pokémon GO site.
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- FOUR-PACK: Cuddle your next catch with the Pokémon Poké Ball Plush 4-Pack
- POKÉ BALLS: 2-inch plush look like a Poké Ball, Great Ball, Ultra Ball, and Master Ball
- SUPER SOFT: Plush is made of super soft material that’s fun to hug and throw
- AUTHENTIC DETAILS: Balls look like they were thrown right out of the Pokémon Animated Series
- OFFICIAL PRODUCT: Officially licensed Pokémon product from Jazwares
What Scopely has said about Pokémon GO’s scale
Scopely has published several figures about the game. They refer to different time periods and measures, so they should not be treated as one continuous or directly comparable set of statistics.
- In its 2025 acquisition announcement, Scopely said Pokémon GO had more than 100 million unique players in 2024, more than 20 million weekly active players, and sold two million Pokémon GO Fest tickets in 2024. The announcement also cited 40 minutes of average daily playtime and availability in more than 190 countries and regions. These are company-published figures from the 2025 announcement.
- In a 2026 anniversary announcement, Scopely reported more than $1 billion in revenue in 2025, more than 800 million players inspired to explore since launch, presence in more than 150 countries and regions, and average daily playtime of 45 minutes. These figures are from Scopely’s 2026 announcement.
The country-and-region and daily-playtime figures differ between the two announcements. The company statements do not explain the differences in methodology, so they should be read with their respective dates rather than as a proven change over time.
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- Grow your Squishmallows Squad with this ultrasoft Charmander HugMees plush.
- Squishmallows HugMees have extended arms and are always ready for a hug.
- Official Squishmallows product: look for the official seal and join the Squad!
- Look for other Squishmallows extensions—including FuzzAMallows, Mystery Squad, and Stackables—only by Original Squishmallows.
Can you still play Pokémon GO for free?
Yes. The official Pokémon GO site describes basic gameplay as available at no cost, with optional in-game purchases. The ownership change does not alter that description. Visit the official Pokémon GO site.
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- The packaging is Japanese, but item works the same as the US version.
- Catch Pokémon and track your rest rhythm with the Pokémon GO Plus + accessory!
- Keep track of your sleep with the press of a button
- Press and hold the central button on the Pokémon GO Plus + accessory and place it by your pillow to track your rest rhythm on the Pokémon Sleep app
- There’s a Pikachu within your Pokémon GO Plus + that can sing you lullabies and act as your morning alarm; Pikachu grows friendlier the more you sleep, unlocking even more sounds!
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- KANTO PLUSH: Start your Pokémon journey with the Kanto Region First Partner Plush 3-Pack
- FIRST PARTNERS: Pack feature 8-inch plush of Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur
- SPECIAL MATERIAL: Snuggly Pokémon plush are made with super soft material
- AUTHENTIC DETAILS: Plush looks like it jumped out of the Pokémon Animated Series
- OFFICIAL PRODUCT: Officially licensed Pokémon product from Jazwares
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