The last Pokémon Go update V0.53.1 looked tiny, but it held a huge secret. Data miners looking through the code for the new update found a ton of stuff for Generation 2, including new moves, items and shiny sprites. It looks like the next update should be right around the corner, and it is huge.
Here’s exactly what the data miners found, courtesy of the geniuses over at The Silph Road:
New Moves
New Quick Moves:
Counter
Powder Snow
Charge Beam
Volt Switch
Dragon Tail
Infestation
Struggle Bug
Astonish
Iron Tail
Fire Spin
Bullet Seed
Extrasensory
Air Slash
Hex
Snarl
New Charge Moves:
Close Combat
Dynamic Punch
Focus Blast
Aurora Beam
Wild Charge
Zap Cannon
Avalanche
Brave Bird
Sky Attack
Sand Tomb
Rock Blast
Silver Wind
Night Shade
Gyro Ball
Heavy Slam
Overheat
Grass Knot
Energy Ball
Futuresight
Mirror Coat
Outrage
Crunch
Foul Play
New Items: These are all used to evolve previously existing Pokémon; is trading finally coming?
Sun Stone
King’s Rock
Metal Coat
Dragonscale
Upgrade (Porygon2 hype)
A “News” button is getting put into the game, so players can finally know what events are going on without leaving the app. There’s more Shiny and Gender code, and more avatar customization. Soon, you will be able to put a belt, sunglasses and a necklace on your avatar.
There’s also new Pokémon forms, though we know very little about them. Data miners are guessing that is has something to do with Unowns, allowing them to be different letters of the alphabet.
- As Close To Living Pokémon Fantasy As It Gets
- Active And Engaging Experience
- Lots Of Mon And Events
- Battles Aren't What Fans Expect
- Very Grindy
