avrip

Writer/Editor for the Pokémon GO Hub. PvP enthusiast. 2023 Perth Regional Champion. 9th at Yokohama World Championship. Collector and enthusiast of rare Pokémon retro memorabilia. GBL Legend Multiple Seasons. Sold my soul to Niantic on 07/07/2016.
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2026 Melbourne Regional Championships – My POV

The Road to Melbourne Melbourne Regionals. Another city, another shot at proving myself. I made the journey from Perth on the 23rd of May, and this...

Firestar73 Stripped of Orlando Regional Title After Controversial Ruling

A Run Years in the Making Regionals always bring together the best of the best. Players fly in from all over the world, chasing the...

2026 Sydney Regional Championships (My POV)

The Road to Regionals Regionals always feel different. Bigger crowds, louder rooms, and a level of tension you can almost feel in the air. From...

GO Battle League: Memories in Motion

Trainers, GO Battle League: Memories in Motion marks the return of a fully ranked competitive season after a three month interlude break. With the previous...

How to Actually Get Better at Pokémon GO PvP

Getting better at GO PvP isn’t about memorising typings or copying a meta team. It’s about decision-making, reading your win conditions, and fixing the...

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The countdown to Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global begins...

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