Pokemon GOleakers revealed that a new feature is coming to Niantic’s game. With nearly 10 years of existence,Pokemon GOstill keeps players engaged by frequently releasing updates with different content. It is something that besides entertaining players has keptPokemon GOrelevant even in tough times like the pandemic.
One of the features thatPokemon GOplayers can explore is Raid Battles. Raids are special events that take place inPokemon GO’s Gyms and have different types. Through these events,players can obtain powerful Pokemonthat would be unavailable through normal encounters. In addition, Raid Battles are a way to get to know other players, as they take place in person and can only be done in groups.
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Leakers from the PokeMiners website have revealed that Shadow Raids will be added toPokemon GO. Currently,Pokemon GOhas standard raids and five variants available: Ultra Beast, Mega, Primal, Elite, and EX Raids. According to thePokemon GOleak, the Shadow Raids will have five tiers, although it wasn’t revealed what kind of Pokemon will be featured. Considering the raid type, however, players assume it will be something geared toward Shadow Pokemon.Pokemon GOplayers can capture Shadow Pokemonby defeating Team GO Rocket in battles. The Shadow Pokemon list has grown a lot over the years, so players will appreciate a potential new way to capture this Pokemon variant that has a powerful attack boost.
PokeMiners also reports more important things: Shadow Raids will give additional XP, and can be done remotely. The news will pleasePokemon GOplayers who are asking that the game keep the raids remote. Leakers also found evidence of a ticket that will be required to participate in Shadow Raids. There is no information on when Shadow Raids will be added toPokemon GO, nor how to obtain these tickets. Players are already counting, however, on the possibility of these tickets being purchasable with real money, as has happened in events such asHoenn Mega Raid Day.
Pokemon GOis going full steam ahead with Season 10, and this leak will potentially spark a lot of interest from trainers.NewPokemon GOeventshave been happening with considerable frequency, showing that the developers are actively working to make the game more and more fun. Time will tell when players will have new information about Shadow Raids, when they will be added toPokemon GO, and what the community’s reception will be.
Pokemon GOis available now on Android and iOS.
