Pokémon Go keeps getting better and better. Niantic really upped their game in 2020 with the launch of the Battle League, and then finding creative solutions for trainers to keep hunting during the COVID lockdown like remote raids, decreased hatch distances for eggs, and increased spawn rates.
And now Mega Evolution is coming to Pokémon Go!
The news was announced during the latest Pokémon Presents on June 17, featuring Pokémon Company President and CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara. About midway during the presentation, a teaser trailer showed a brief promo of the new feature ending with the Mega Evolution sigil.
Ishihara explained, “We’re working to deliver a new take on Mega Evolution that is enhanced by Pokémon GO’s unique gameplay. I hope you look forward to meeting Mega-Evolved pokémon.”
In 2020, Mega Evolution will be coming to Pokémon GO! You can look forward to meeting Mega-Evolved Pokémon in the real world! #PokemonGO pic.twitter.com/o25v1onTaT
— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) June 17, 2020
Mega Evolution was introduced in Pokémon X and Y. The temporary evolution can be used in battle on certain Pokémon like Charizard, Gengar, Gyarados, and Blaziken. To initiate a Mega Evolution, a Mega Stone is needed. As Ishihara hinted, the Mega Evolution function in Pokémon Go is likely to be a bit different.
POKEMON GO FEST 2020
If you haven’t heard, Pokémon Go Fest 2020 will be held July 25-26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Since regional fests have been cancelled due to the COVID crisis, Niantic is bringing the fest to trainers around the world.
On the first day, trainers will get a Special Research story. There will also be five rotating habitats of fire, water, grass, battle, and friendship. The habitats rotate every hour.
On Day 2, trainers will get a special surprise. Niantic won’t release the details to trainers until that day. We’ve got our tickets and can’t wait.
Tickets are US$14.99, and can be purchased from the Shop in the Pokémon Go app.
