With the game's latest update, data miners discovered evidence of a potential Team Rocket and 'Shadow Pokémon' appearance in Pokémon GO. Since then, developer Niantic has teased the iconic evildoers through its AR photo mode and artwork, but this latest stunt is the biggest tease so far.
During Pokémon GO Fest in Dortmund, Germany - an event hosted by Niantic which has drawn in players from all over the world - a hot air balloon featuring Team Rocket's letter 'R' logo was spotted, most likely acting as a nod to the Meowth-shaped balloon that Jessie and James use in the franchise's anime series. Eurogamer reports that players in attendance were encouraged to gather for an event photo when it flew overhead.
So what does this all mean? Well, the data mined evidence suggests that there will a new achievement relating to battle encounters with Team Rocket grunts and that you'll be tasked with purifying the aforementioned Shadow Pokémon. Several monsters have reportedly been given Shadow versions according to the data, but it would be wise to wait until Niantic officially releases the new content before getting too excited over the possibilities.
It was also recently confirmed that Armoured Mewtwo would be appearing in Raid Battles for a limited time.
A decent way to add something new and fresh to the game? Are you excited to see Team Rocket appear? Let us know in the comments below.
[source eurogamer.net]
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Disappointed that it's not a Meowth Balloon
@patbacknitro18 How'd they mess THAT up?
But you know how this game is split into 3 factions? What if they added a 4th faction, that being Team Rocket? I would 100% hop onto Pokemon Go if it allowed me to become a member of Team Rocket.
@patbacknitro18 Same here, I already bought the hat.
@patbacknitro18 thats the problem. I don't think Team Rocket will be the 4th team just because almost everyone would switch. If almost everyone is on one team the game will be dead.
@patbacknitro18 Ditto. D| Come on, guys.
I hope Team Rocket events make for an alternative way to catch Armored Mewtwo. I just don't have the time or the team mates to go on Raids, much less temporary events
Steal Pokémon for profit. Exploit Pokémon for profit. All Pokémon exist for the glory of Team Rocket.
Disappointing is the best word to describe this.
There's a surprising lack of Thunderbolt and blasting off with this PR stunt. I suppose safety is a thing.
@patbacknitro18
If Team Rocket did become a new faction (with ability to transfer/defect), I'd be curious to see how many people drop their current loyalties to jump on the Team Rocket bandwagon
"most likely acting as a nod to the Meowth-shaped balloon that Jessie and James use in the franchise's anime series"
Whoever wrote this article clearly isn't very knowledgeable of the other details in the Pokémon game series, Team Rocket members have always used hot air balloons with a big "R" logo on them, is common knowledge and has nothing to do with referencing Jessie & James in the anime at all!
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