Remember the “Google Maps Pokemon Challenge”? Probably not. It was a one time event that took place on April Fools day in 2014.
This is how Google explained it.
Dozens of wild Pokémon have taken up residence on streets, amidst forests and atop mountains throughout Google Maps.
To catch ’em all, grab your Poké Ball and the newest version of Google Maps for iPhone or Android. Then tap the search bar, “press start,” and begin your quest.