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The article provides a tier list guide for using Gold Bottle Caps in Pokémon Go to maximize IVs, recommending top-tier Pokémon for raids, max battles, and the Master League, with S Tier being the best options and C Tier the least optimal but still useful.
Galarian Corsola, a new addition to Pokémon GO, is proving to be a strong contender in PvP battles due to its high bulk and improved moveset. Unlike its Water/Rock predecessor, this mono-Ghost type Pokémon has few vulnerabilities and benefits from recent buffs to its moves. Although currently only available through eggs, making it challenging to obtain ideal IVs, Galarian Corsola's performance in the Great League is impressive, boasting a high win rate against many meta Pokémon. Its evolved form, Cursola, however, lacks the same PvP viability.
The Pokémon GO Wild Area event, starting November 23, 2024, features a Special and Timed Research line focusing on Toxtricity and Pikachu variants. Players can choose between "Amp It Up" for Electric-type rewards or "Keep it Low Key" for Poison-type rewards. The event also introduces the Safari Ball for catching stronger Pokémon, with hourly restocks available.
Niantic, the creator of Pokémon Go, has revealed that the game has been used to collect vast amounts of geospatial data, training AI to understand and navigate 3D spaces. This data, gathered from millions of user-submitted photos, has been used to develop a "Large Geospatial Model" for augmented reality applications. While Niantic highlights positive uses, such as enhanced AR features, the potential for more concerning applications of this technology is also noted.
This week in Pokémon GO marks the debut of Toxel in the "Into the Wild" event, alongside the global expansion of the Wild Area. Players can participate in the GO Battle League Season 20 and prepare for raids featuring Origin Forme Dialga, Palkia, and Mega Beedrill. The elusive Shiny Shadow Suicune will also be available in five-star Shadow Raids. Additionally, the Max Out Season offers special research, increased XP, and unique Pokémon encounters.
The Outernet in London is hosting a special Pokémon-themed weekend from November 9 to 19, 2024, featuring activities related to Pokémon GO and the newly released Pokémon TCG Pocket. Visitors can enjoy additional PokéStops, timed research, and the chance to be featured on social media by sharing snapshots. The event also includes digital booster pack openings, interactive card animations, and various Pokémon-themed activities, including photo opportunities with Captain Pikachu and Nintendo Switch game demos.
During a special weekend in January 2024, Shadow Ho-Oh will be featured in Pokemon Go Shadow Raids. The best moveset for Shadow Ho-Oh is Incinerate (Fast Move) and Brave Bird (Charged Move), with the option to replace Incinerate with Steel Wing. Despite its potential, Shadow Ho-Oh doesn't rank highly in PvP battles, being #125 in Ultra League, #477 in Great League, and #12 in Master League. The article provides a comprehensive list of moves Ho-Oh can learn and discusses its overall effectiveness in the game.
Rural Pokemon Go players have expressed frustration with Niantic for not accommodating their needs, particularly when it comes to participating in Shadow Raids. Players in less populated areas struggle with game aspects like leveling up and completing tasks due to the location-based nature of the game. A Reddit post highlighted the difficulties of rural gameplay, sparking a discussion among players who feel neglected by the game's design. Despite the ability to request PokeStops and gyms, rural players still feel at a disadvantage.
Pokemon Go players have been sharing their experiences with the game's weirdest and most controversial PokeStops, ranging from a Church of Scientology to a statue representing a "Triangle" of three naked people. These anecdotes highlight the diverse and sometimes bizarre real-world locations that have become part of the game's landscape, with some stops being avoided due to their contentious nature or oddity. The discussion was sparked by a player's question on a forum, leading to a variety of stories from the community.
A Pokemon Go player, Shmiltank, experienced extraordinary luck by hatching a Shundo (a Shiny Pokemon with perfect IVs) from a 7km Egg, which is an extremely rare event in the game. The player's reaction and the community's response highlight the excitement and rarity of such an occurrence within the Pokemon Go community.
Therian Forme Tornadus returns to Pokemon Go for a limited time, and the best moveset for it is Gust (Fast Move) and Hurricane (Charged Move) due to the highest total DPS and STAB bonus. Despite its decent CP, making it eligible for Ultra and Master Leagues, it's not considered very effective in combat and can't be used as a Gym defender. It's recommended to catch Therian Forme Tornadus mainly for Pokedex completion.
Pokemon Go players are expressing frustration over the game's 'Last Ball' reminder, a feature that warns players when they are about to use their last Poke Ball. The community's dissatisfaction was highlighted in a popular post on TheSilphRoad subreddit, where players discussed the added pressure and the desire for an option to disable the reminder. Despite the complaints, there is currently no way to turn off the feature, and fans are hoping for a future update from Niantic to address this quality-of-life issue.
Pokemon Go's Hisuian Typhlosion Raid Day is set for January 14, 2024, from 2 pm to 5 pm local time, featuring the Fire/Ghost-type Pokemon in Three-Star Raids and marking its Shiny debut. Players can expect increased chances of encountering the Shiny version, up to five additional free Raid Passes, and other bonuses like an increased Remote Raid limit and a chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles. A special event ticket is also available for purchase.
Pokemon Go players are expressing frustration over Niantic's introduction of the Dusk Form Lycanroc, which includes a randomized evolution mechanic for Rockruff. Unlike previous evolutions tied to specific times or conditions, this new form can only be obtained by evolving new Rockruff caught during the Lustrous Odyssey event, and even then, the evolution is not guaranteed. Fans are disappointed that their existing Rockruff cannot evolve into this form and are critical of what they perceive as a monetization effort by Niantic.
Pokemon Go's January 2024 Community Day Classic will feature Porygon, offering players increased appearances of the Pokemon, the ability to evolve Porygon2 into Porygon-Z with the exclusive Charged Attack: Tri Attack, and various bonuses like triple XP for catching Pokemon. The event is scheduled for January 20, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Additional perks include extended Incense and Lure Module durations, and a surprise for taking snapshots. A Special Research quest will also be available for purchase.