Summary
- New Adventure Effects could be coming to Pokemon GO, according to a leak.
- White Kyurem's Ice Burn slows down the target ring in Pokemon encounters.
- Black Kyurem's Freeze Shock paralyzes Pokemon during encounters.
A recent leak hints at the introduction of new Adventure Effects in Pokemon GO, coinciding with the arrival of Black and White Kyurem. These Legendary Pokemon are slated to debut in the game during the GO Tour: Unova event on March 1 and 2, 2025. Black and White Kyurem are unique fusions of Kyurem with either Zekrom or Reshiram, both of which have already been featured in Pokemon GO.
According to the leak from Pokeminers, White Kyurem will introduce an Adventure Effect called "Ice Burn," which slows down the target ring during Pokemon encounters, making it easier to achieve Great or Excellent throws. On the other hand, Black Kyurem's "Freeze Shock" Adventure Effect will temporarily paralyze Pokemon, preventing them from moving or knocking back Pokeballs during encounters. These effects could significantly enhance the catching experience for players.
Pokemon GO Leak Reveals New Adventure Effects for Black and White Kyurem
- White Kyurem: Ice Burn, slows down the target ring during Pokemon encounters
- Black Kyurem: Freeze Shock, paralyzes Pokemon during encounters
In addition to these exciting Adventure Effects, the leak also mentioned a new item called the "Lucky Trinket." This item would allow players to instantly become Lucky Friends with another player, provided they are already at least Great Friends. However, this effect is temporary and lasts only a few hours. Given the rarity of achieving Lucky Friends status in Pokemon GO, the Lucky Trinket could be a valuable addition to the game.
While the GO Tour: Unova event is still months away, Pokemon GO enthusiasts have more immediate events to look forward to. The Steely Resolve event on January 21 will introduce the Corviknight evolution line, alongside five-star Raids featuring Deoxys and Dialga. Furthermore, from January 20 to February 3, players can participate in Max Raids to encounter Dynamax versions of the Legendary Bird Trio.