Rejoice, trainers - legendary Pokémon Latias and Latios have come to Pokémon GO.
The two Hoenn-region monsters will begin appearing in raid battles for the first time this week. Latias will appear across Europe and Asia, while Latios will appear in North America, South America, and Africa. On May 8th, they will switch locations.
Here's the PR:
As Pokémon’s legendary year continues, two Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region are appearing in Pokémon GO Raid Battles for the first time! Dragon- and Psychic-type Pokémon Latias and Latios will appear in different areas around the world for a limited time starting April 2.
Drawn to compassionate spirits, the Eon Pokémon Latias and Latios are known for being highly intelligent, and are able to communicate telepathically with humans. They are also stealthy and extremely fast in flight—with Latias able to use its down to refract light to make itself invisible and Latios able to overtake jet planes. Make sure you encounter these special and elusive Pokémon while they roam during this limited time!
The Legendary Pokémon Latias will appear in Raid Battles across Europe and Asia, while Latios will appear in North America, South America, and Africa. On May 8, the Pokémon will switch locations and will be available until June 5, so all Trainers will have the opportunity to catch both powerful Pokémon.
Still searching for the perfect Pokémon to battle Latias and Latios? Pokémon with moves that are particularly strong against Psychic and Dragon types, such as Tyranitar and Mawile, will also be appearing in Raid Battles, so you can put your best team together!
Both Latias and Latios will leave Raid Battles on June 5, so grab your friends and don’t delay! Take on the challenge and seize the opportunity to add even more Legendary Pokémon to your Pokédex. Good luck!
Will the arrival of these new 'mon encourage you to return to the game, or have you been playing solidly since launch?
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@Tsurii Are you sure about that?
@dew12333 Yes, legendary beasts specifically refers to the trio of Entei, Suicune and Raikou.
Latias and Latios are known as the Eon Duo, it's even right there in the press release.
@Tsurii @RupeeClock Ah Yes! I see what you mean now.
@RupeeClock I used "beast" as a substitute for "monster" as I didn't want to have too many 'mon in the title.
It’ll take at least 6 people to take down. Had 2 other people yesterday and only made it 1/2 through.
Pokemon Go's "battle system" is quite bland, and raid battles requiring many people is even less appealing when that is considered. Pokemon Go was a fad that failed to live up to promise. No connection with main series games, lame battles, strange level up method...
I have to wonder, how many people still actively play it? To each their own I suppose.
A lot more people than it appears you'd realise @Heavyarms55
Without trying to sound precious, we still see loads of people playing, both in London and locally to where we live. So we certainly don't consider Pokemon Go to have been a fad, nor the other Trainer's that see daily...
On a lighter note, does anyone from Hawaii who's still playing know whether they have Latios or Latias on their gyms at the moment?
Cheers
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