TLDR;
This video reveals 13 hidden mechanics in Pokémon Go that enhance gameplay but are not explicitly stated by the game. Key points include methods to improve catch rates, limitations on catches and battles, shiny Pokémon updates, and tips for gift interactions.
- Learn about the mechanics behind critical catches.
- Understand daily limits on catches and battles.
- Discover changes to shiny rates and trading methods.
- Find ways to maximize stardust and evolve Pokémon efficiently.
Hidden Catch Mechanics [0:00]
The video highlights specific mechanics that can help players catch Pokémon more effectively. A critical catch occurs about 1% of the time and can be guaranteed by achieving a perfect throw within the smallest catch circle. Curveballs also increase catch rates more than previously thought, making them valuable during encounters.
Daily Catch and Battle Limits [1:30]
It explains the daily limits for capturing Pokémon and participating in rocket battles, with caps set at 4,800 Pokémon per day and 900 battles per day. It also mentions a limit of spinning 1,200 PokéStops or gyms, which, if reached, can result in a temporary ban to prevent bot farming.
Free Poké Balls through Daily Adventure Incense [2:26]
Players can earn 30 free Poké Balls daily by ensuring they have 30 or fewer balls of all types before activating their daily adventure incense. This system is linked to the maximum encounters possible within the 15-minute incense duration.
Shiny Pokémon Mechanics [2:58]
Recent updates have changed the shiny rates. Previously, some Pokémon could not be shiny in the wild unless they had their debut but now can be shiny if evolved. The removal of permanently boosted shiny rates for certain Pokémon was also detailed, which aligns all Pokémon to a standard shiny rate.
Friends and Gift Interactions [4:08]
Several tips for interacting with friends are provided, such as skipping the gift opening animation and tracking interactions via a blue glow behind friends’ portraits. Players can pin and unpin postcards for the Scatterbug encounters without going back to the scrapbook to delete them.
Pokédex Insights and Notifications [4:48]
In the Pokédex battle tab, players can check the effectiveness of Pokémon types and move availability, including legacy moves. The video also mentions setting alerts for Pokémon that players want to catch more of, ensuring they don't miss encounters.
Guaranteed Lucky Trades [5:28]
Players can ensure a lucky trade if one Pokémon from the trade was caught in 2020 or earlier, but there is a limit of 45 such trades. If both trainers exceed this limit, the trade won’t be lucky, but players can still benefit from trades initiated by others within their available trades.
Maximizing Stardust [6:20]
Stardust is essential for powering up Pokémon, and some Pokémon yield more Stardust than others. A list of Pokémon giving boosted Stardust per catch is provided, allowing players to optimize their encounters, especially during events that boost Stardust gain.
Weather Effects on Pokémon [7:28]
Weather not only boosts catch rates by 25% but can also result in higher level Pokémon appearing. The video discusses utilizing weather conditions to find specific types and improve battle efficiency, especially during raids.
Understanding Shields in Battles [8:48]
The color of shields in battles indicates the effectiveness of attacks blocked. Shields turn red for super effective attacks, purple for neutral, and blue for non-effective moves, helping players learn type match-ups.
Reducing Second Move Costs [9:10]
To reduce the costs for purchasing a second move, players can do so on baby Pokémon before evolving, which can save significant resources. An example illustrates the difference in costs for evolving Pokémon like Riolu and Lucario.
Bypassing the Full Moon Requirement [9:50]
The video concludes by revealing a method to evolve Ursaring into Ursaluna without waiting for a full moon using Dawn Wings Necrozma's Moongeist Beam, which serves as a workaround for the time-sensitive requirement to evolve certain Pokémon.
