About MattSimplified
I'm Matt Oxlade, the Pokémon GO player behind MattSimplified. I've played since launch day in 2016, and since November 2024 I've been making guides that cut through the noise for casual, new and returning players.
Every week I go through the events, raids, research and news, then boil it down to what's actually worth your time. No jargon, no spreadsheets, just straight answers from Brisbane, Australia.

At a glance
- Playing since
- 2016 Day one player
- Making guides since
- Nov 2024 Weekly guides, news and event guides
- Views since 2025
- 175M+ Across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and more
- Followers
- 330K+ Across social media
- In person at
- GO Fest, GO Tour and GO Wild Area Meeting trainers around the world
View and follower figures come from each platform's analytics and are updated monthly. Last updated 30 September 2026.

What I make
- Weekly guidesWhat's on this week, which raids to do, and the hundo CPs to look out for.
- NewsNew Pokémon, costumes, events and changes from Scopely, with what each one means for you.
- Worth It?Straight answers on which Pokémon and events deserve your time and resources.
- Event guidesCommunity Days, GO Fest, GO Tour and Wild Area, with a plan for the day.
How I work
- Clear, easy stats.Hundo CPs, rankings and the numbers that matter, laid out so you can take them in at a glance.
- Official news, as it lands.I report on official announcements as soon as they're released, with every detail covered and explained in a way that's easy to follow.
- For every player.Whether you're just starting out, coming back after a break or have played for years, we're all busy. I'm here to simplify everything on offer.
Find me
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Working on a brand partnership, collaboration or podcast? Get in touch. MattSimplified is an independent fan channel. Views are my own and aren't endorsed by Scopely, Nintendo or The Pokémon Company. Pokémon and Pokémon GO are trademarks of their respective owners.