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.

112 Articles

2026 Sydney Regional Championships (My POV)

Article March 9, 2026

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

Meta February 24, 2026

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

Trainer Battles December 16, 2025

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...

GO Battle League: Precious Paths

Trainer Battles November 25, 2025

Trainers, the GO Battle League: Precious Paths is here, closing out the 2025 competitive year with a fresh rotation of leagues, returning fan favorite...