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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · 4d

I finally got around to evolving my Mega Metagross. Easily one of the coolest Mega Evolutions we have.

#pokemon #pokemongo #pokemongoar #gosnapshot #gosnapshotcelebration #pokemongoarplus #pokemonphotography #arphotography

Mega Metagross lets out a roar in New York City’s Central Park. Metagross recently had a raid day during the debut of its Mega Evolution. (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · 8d

Mega Gardevoir used Magical Leaf! 🍃🍂

#Pokemon #PokemonGO #ポケモン #ポケモンGO #PokemonGOAR #GOSnapshot #GOSnapshotCelebration #ARoftheDay #pokemongoar #ポケモンgoar写真 #pokemonphotography

Mega Gardevoir faces the audience with her hands held high. She uses her psychic powers on the falling leaves, preparing to use Magical Leaf. The leaves in the park are changing color from green to yellow and orange due to the transition into autumn. (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · 10d

It’s October 1st! #SpookySeason is here! 🎃

#pokemon #pokemongo #pokemongoar #gosnapshot #gosnapshotcelebration #pokemongoarplus #pokemonphotography #arphotography #halloween

Pikachu dons a Mimikyu Halloween costume and tries to be scary for the photo. It looks more cute than scary, though… Beside him are pumpkins put outside of a bistro at night. (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · 12d

How was everyone’s Mega Camerupt raid day? Did you catch the perfect Camerupt to evolve? 🐪🌋

#Pokemon #PokemonGO #ポケモン #ポケモンGO #PokemonGOAR #GOSnapshot #GOSnapshotCelebration #ARoftheDay #pokemongoar #ポケモンgoar写真

Mega Camerupt roars at Fort Greene Park in NYC. Joining this massive Pokemon is Numel, the pre-evolution of Camerupt. “Grow big and strong like me, young Numel!” (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · 22d

BFFs about to make psyspam go brrrr.

#Pokemon #PokemonGO #ポケモン #ポケモンGO #PokemonGOAR #GOSnapshot #GOSnapshotCelebration #ARoftheDay #pokemongoar #ポケモンgoar写真

Armarouge and Indeedee Female hanging out by a garden gazebo in the nice sunlight. These two are very happy to be with each other, as they are a staple core in certain Pokémon VGC regulations. (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · 24d

Snorlax is going FEAST MODE! Every year @tolovel.com and I go to the Feast of #sangennaro in #LittleItaly & have a great time. Tasty food, fun carnival games… what’s not to love? 🍝

#Pokemon #PokemonGO #ポケモン #ポケモンGO #PokemonGOAR #GOSnapshot #GOSnapshotCelebration #ARoftheDay

Snorlax and Munchlax stop to get a bite to eat at one of the stands at the Feast of San Gennaro, located in Little Italy. Though I think they’ll eat more than a bite… (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

Julie sits with a bowl of cheese wheel pasta, also called “pasta alla ruota”, in Little Italy. She absolutely loves how it tastes!

Julie has a bowl of meatballs with marinara sauce, and I have a bowl of meatballs and penne vodka.

Our bowl of cheese wheel pasta that we shared.

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · 27d

How was your #Flabebe #PokemonGOCommunityDay? Did you find the right colored flowers you were looking for? 🌺

#Pokemon #PokemonGO #ポケモン #ポケモンGO #PokemonGOAR #GOSnapshot #GOSnapshotCelebration #ARoftheDay #pokemongoar #arphotography #ポケモンgoar写真

Yellow Flower Flabébé, Yellow Flower Floette, and a Shiny Blue Flower Florges bask in the sun next to a painted flower mural for Pokémon GO Community Day. (#GOSnapshot)

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · Sep 10

Anyone up for a swim? 🏊‍♂️🛟 Have you been watching #PokemonConcierge on #Netflix?

#Pokemon #PokemonGO #ポケモン #ポケモンGO #PokemonGOAR #GOSnapshot #GOSnapshotCelebration #ARoftheDay #pokemongoar #arphotography #ポケモンgoar写真

Psyduck dons a swim tube before getting into the resort pool. This Psyduck was released to commemorate the newest season of Pokémon Concierge on Netflix. (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · Sep 6

Just me and my friend #Malamar hanging out by the #BrooklynBridge 🙃

#Pokemon #PokemonGO #ポケモン #ポケモンGO #PokemonGOAR #GOSnapshot #GOSnapshotCelebration #ARoftheDay #pokemongoar #arphotography #ポケモンgoar写真 #myfriendmalamar

My friend Malamar enjoys the overcast weather by the Brooklyn Bridge on the Manhattan side in NYC. (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thanks to @tolovel.com @kberrykim.bsky.social @dynamo-gear.com @gymtrainermax.bsky.social @/Stephosaurawr (IG) @miscellaneousmao.bsky.social @/tibby_tibs (IG) @/olliecosplays (IG) for being in the photoshoot!

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · Sep 5

Time to wrap up this year’s #PokemonWorlds experience. It was an amazing event full of amazing people, and I’m already looking forward to next year!

#Pokemon #PokemonGO #ポケモン #ポケモンGO #PokemonGOAR #GOSnapshot #GOSnapshotCelebration #ARoftheDay #ポケモンgoar写真

A group photo taken at the Pokémon World Championships 2025 near the Play Lab. Pictured is toloveL, GymTrainerMax, Stephosaurawr, Tibby_Tibs, MiscellaneousMao, KBerryKim, OllieCosplays, and Dynamo_Gear. They are joined by Pikachu and Jigglypuff wearing their Worlds 2025 attire (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

Julie (toloveL) next to the main stage at Worlds 2025 with her trusty Pikachu. Both are wearing Worlds 2025 letterman jackets. (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

Pikachu, Machamp, and Jigglypuff are showing off their good sides at one of the many photo frames placed around the venue at the Pokémon World Championships. (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

In the TCG gallery area, Shiny Mega Gardevoir strikes an elegant pose in front of a giant artwork of Gardevoir from the latest TCG set. (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · Sep 4

@tolovel.com and I have watched @pokelids.bsky.social videos for a while now. His videos about Japanese #Pokemon Centers, manhole cover searches, & more are so entertaining. It was great to meet in person!

#PokemonGO #ポケモン #ポケモンGO #PokemonGOAR #GOSnapshot #GOSnapshotCelebration #ARoftheDay

Julie and PokeLid Adventures smile for a photograph in front of the surfboard standee at the Pokémon World Championships 2025 pop-up Pokémon Center. They’re joined by Pikachu and Jigglypuff in their Worlds 2025 attire. (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · Sep 3

So many skilled battles took place at #PokemonWorlds this year. Did any Trainer’s battle strategies or deck compositions surprise you?

#Pokemon #pokemongo #ポケモン #ポケモンGO #PokemonGOAR #GOSnapshot #GOSnapshotCelebration #ARoftheDay #pokemongoar #ポケモンgoar写真

Incineroar, a well-known support Pokémon in VGC, uses Knock Off onto the opposing Whimsicott to remove its item. (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

Urshifu looks unamused as Rillaboom uses Fake Out to stop its turn and possibly break a Focus Sash. (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

Whimsicott uses Tailwind to give its partner Koraidon a speed boost. Hopefully it can now move before the opponent! (Pokémon GO and Pokémon HOME #GOSnapshot)

Gardevoir, Ralts, and Munkidori stand ready to play in the World Championships. This is a very strong deck in the current meta. (Pokémon GO and Pokémon HOME #GOSnapshot)

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · Aug 30

Fly high with Rookidee this #PokemonGOCommunityDay! Are you looking for Shinies? Or maybe a strong PvP partner? 🕊️

#Pokemon #PokemonGO #ポケモン #ポケモンGO #arofthecommunityday #GOsnapshot #ARofTheDay
#GOsnapshotCelebration #ポケモンgoar写真

Rookidee and Shiny Rookidee play among flowers in an NYC garden on Pokémon GO Community Day (#GOSnapshot)

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thanks to @lyricsintheery.bsky.social @jazzylea.bsky.social @peachyaenne.bsky.social and anyone else who’s handles I can’t find on BlueSky. Full tags on IG.

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · Aug 27

(2/2) #pokemon #pokemongo #ポケモン #ポケモンGO #PokemonGOAR #GOSnapshot #GOSnapshotCelebration #ARoftheDay #pokemongoar #arphotography #ポケモンgoar写真

A Cynthia cosplayer gets ready to defend her champion title with her trusted partner Mega Garchomp. These two fearsome opponents are ready to battle in front of the Worlds artwork wall. (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

Perrin from the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC is joined by her partner a Hisuian Growlithe, Leafeon, and Noctowl. A Fuecoco also joins this Trainer because she is holding a Fuecoco plush that has been decorated to look like Hisuian Growlithe. (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

A Zinnia cosplayer enjoys her time at the convention alongside her partners, Salamence and Whismur.

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · Aug 27

(1/2) Part 2 of #PokemonWorlds cosplay - I wanted to show even more amazing Trainers I met at the #Pokemon World Championships.

#pokemongo #ポケモン #ポケモンGO #PokemonGOAR #GOSnapshot #GOSnapshotCelebration #ARoftheDay #pokemongoar #arphotography #ポケモンgoar写真

Team Rocket wants to battle! With their Meowth, Ekans, and Koffing, they’re here to beat all you twerps and take your Pokémon for the Boss, Giovanni! (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

Hilda and N face off in front of the Marriott hotel next to the Anaheim Convention Center. Hilda is partnered with Zekrom, while her opponent N challenges her with his trusty Reshiram (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

Tibs wears his Jigglypuff mask with his head in his hands. He is completely exhausted from his Pokémon Center reservation. Fear not, Jigglypuff with a bow is here to cheer him up. (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thank you again to these Trainers for posing for my photos! Since not everyone has a Bluesky, full tags can be found on IG.

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · Aug 25

(2/2) #Pokemon #pokemongo #ポケモン #ポケモンGO #PokemonGOAR #GOSnapshot #GOSnapshotCelebration #ARoftheDay #pokemongoar #arphotography #pokemongoarplus #pokemonphotography #ポケモンgoar写真 #ポケモン

Eeveelution Cosplay dresses in all green to pair with her Leafeon partner. Eevee also joins the two in the convention hall.

Cosplayers attending as Sabrina and Lt. Surge are joined with partner Pokémon Abra and Raichu at the Pokémon World Championships (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

A trainer cosplaying as Irida from Pokémon Legends Arceus is joined by her partner Pokémon Glaceon near the side events area in the Anaheim Convention Center (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · Aug 25

(1/2) #PokemonWorlds had such amazing cosplayers in the venue showing their love for their favorite characters in the franchise.
#Pokemon #pokemongo #ポケモン #ポケモンGO #PokemonGOAR #GOSnapshot #GOSnapshotCelebration #ARoftheDay #ポケモンgoar写真 #ポケモン

The player character from Pokémon Legends Arceus stands next to her Alpha Hisuian Zorua and Zoroark at one of the many photo spots around the Pokémon World Championships venue (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

Miror B strikes a pose with his disco-loving partner Ludicolo (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

Blueberry Academy champion Kieran challenges you to a battle outside the convention center alongside his partner Hydrapple (Pokémon HOME)

Julie holds the Violet Book next to a Jacq cosplayer at the Pokemon World Championships. They are joined by the Paldea starters, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly, as well as two roaming form Gimmighoul (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · Aug 25

The past may become hidden but it never truly goes away… During the removal of a Metrocard machine in the NYC subway, the remains of a poster for the first #Pokemon movie was found!

#PokemonGO #ポケモン #PokemonGOAR #GOSnapshot #GOSnapshotCelebration #ARoftheDay

Mewtwo, Mew, and Clone Pikachu observe the remains of the newly rediscovered “Pokémon: The First Movie” poster found inside the East Broadway subway station in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

Screenshot of an article headline by ABC7 Eyewitness News New York discussing the newly rediscovered movie poster.

A non-AR view of the subway hallway containing the poster remains. This was found during the removal of a Metrocard station, which is being phased out for OMNY.

A close-up of the remains of the “Pokémon: The First Movie” poster found inside the East Broadway subway station in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · Aug 23

Eternatus has arrived in #PokemonGO at long last! Did you defeat it in Anaheim? Or are you challenging this legend in global battles?
#Pokemon #ポケモン #ポケモンGO #PokemonGOAR #GOSnapshot #GOSnapshotCelebration #ARoftheDay #pokemongoar #arphotography #ポケモンgoar写真 #ポケモン

Eternatus looms over the Anaheim Convention Center in California during the Pokémon World Championships 2025. The sky is an ominous purple in connection with the Darkest Day event, and Eternatus isn’t going down without a fight (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · Aug 21

I had a lot of fun at the 2025 #pokemonworldchampionships! There was so much to do, and I’m glad to have been a part of it. Koraidon is now a world champion!! 🎉

#pokemon #pokemonworlds #playpokemon #PokemonGO #ポケモンGO #ポケモン #GoSnapshot #GoSnapshotCelebration #ARoftheDay

Koraidon lets out a victory roar on the main stage of the Pokémon World Championships 2025 in Anaheim, California. Koraidon has just become a world champion! (Pokémon HOME)

Pikachu wearing a letterman jacket poses with a yellow car from the Pokémon World Championships 2025 promotional art on the main stage (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

Miraidon roars next to a real-life transforming Miraidon created by Toyota at the Pokémon World Championships (Pokémon HOME)

Pikachu, Zorua, and Victini admire art at the Black Bolt and White Flare art gallery located within the Anaheim Convention Center (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · Aug 15

The 2025 Pokémon World Championships have started! Skilled trainers from all over the world are in Anaheim for their chance to be the very best!

#playpokemon #pokemon #pokémonworlds #pokemonworlds #PokemonGO #ポケモンGO #ポケモン #GoSnapshot #GoSnapshotCelebration #ARoftheDay

Pikachu wears a letterman jacket and raises his hands in anticipation of the Pokémon World Championships 2025 in Anaheim, California! Behind him is a giant inflatable Pikachu that greets guests to a decked out convention center. Other Pokémon from the Worlds promotional art are posing for the camera in front of the inflatable Pikachu. (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

A giant Pikachu ballon overlooks the crowd inside the Anaheim Convention Center for the 2025 Pokémon World Championships.

A life-sized Miraidon engineered by Toyota is on display for guests at the Pokémon World Championships.

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Aaron AKA “Phones” - #GoSnapshot 📸 ➡️ Pokémon Worlds Anaheim @theycallmephones.bsky.social · Aug 9

This Friday, I got to catch up with #pokemon #voiceactor Emily Cramer at #nxtlegaci in Times Square! She’s an incredible voice actress and an even better person and fan of the series!

#PokemonGO #ポケモン #ポケモンGO #PokemonGOAR #GOSnapshot #GOSnapshotCelebration #ARoftheDay

Emily Cramer holding a signed Farigiraf card behind her desk at Nxt Legaci in NYC. She is joined by Minior and Togedemaru, both of which she has voiced in the English dub of the anime (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

Emily Cramer strikes a trainer pose in front of her desk at Nxt Legaci in NYC. Her team consists of Pokémon she has voiced in the English dub: Pheromosa, Togedemaru, Minior, and Spinarak. (Pokémon GO #GOSnapshot)

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