Pokémon GO, the mobile Pokémon app sensation, will be getting a few new features on the iOS platform thanks to its work with Apple’s ARKit Framework.
The three major additions to the new system are:
- Scale: With AR+, Pokémon are now fixed to a point in space, meaning you can walk up close to a Pokémon to see to how they’ll look in the real world. Imagine looking up at a massive Onix or walking around a gigantic Snorlax blocking your path! This feature brings us one step closer to truly realizing Pokémon the way they are supposed to be represented in the real world. Pokémon GO AR photos will never be the same again!
- Awareness: Pokémon will run away if they become aware of the Trainers getting close, so be careful. You can sneak up close to earn an Expert Handler bonus, but think twice before running right up to that Charizard! You’ll need to be extra cautious so you don’t scare it away. An awareness meter will appear next to the Pokémon, and if the meter fills up, the Pokémon will flee. If it does, you can try tapping on the tall grass nearby, which may cause the Pokémon to reappear and give you an additional chance to catch it.
- Expert Handler Bonus: Think you have what it takes to be an expert Pokémon handler? While in AR+ mode, you’ll finally have the chance to prove it! If you’re able to catch a Pokémon while in close proximity, you’ll have a better chance at earning Great and Excellent Throw bonuses, as well as an all-new Expert Handler bonus that awards even more XP and Stardust.
Players using Android and iPhone models older than the 6s are out of luck for now, but Niantic may be able to expand the availability of AR+ in the future.
For the 3dg3l0rd in all of us
Pokedex Number: 85
Morbet
Classification: The Regretful Pokemon
Height: 2’01”
Weight: 24.0 Lbs
Typing: Ghost/Dark
Ability: Misfortune
Stats:
HP: 60
Attack: 80
Defense: 50
Special Attack: 20
Special Defense: 50
Speed: 20
Base Stat Total: 280
Pokedex Entry: It is said that this Pokemon was once a human but perished due to the unexpected results of a bet. Due to its own regrets, it has become rather vengeful towards those who make reckless bets and attempts to punish them. It is not strong enough to do this whatsoever in its current state. This causes it to be easily angered.
Pokedex Number: 86
Wraigret
Classification: The Punishing Pokemon
Height: 5’07
Weight: 50.0 Lbs
Typing: Dark/Ghost
Ability: Misfortune
Stats:
HP: 120
Attack: 110
Defense: 75
Special Attack: 60
Special Defense: 75
Speed: 40
Base Stat Total: 480
Pokedex Entry: Upon evolving, it has become much more calm and collected in comparison to its previously hotheaded self. When a person makes a bet where they barter their life, Wraigret is is the being who takes it from them if they lose the bet. Apparently being slashed by its scythe brings an unspeakable amount of pain before causing the target to die of blood loss through a cursed wound. There is no way to stop it.
Pokedex Number: 86*
Wraigret (Mega)
Classification: The Punishing Pokemon
Height: 5’07
Weight: 63.0 Lbs
Typing: Dark/Ghost
Ability: Misfortune
Stats:
HP: 120
Attack: 140
Defense: 120
Special Attack: 60
Special Defense: 120
Speed: 20
Base Stat Total: 590
Pokedex Entry: Upon mega evolving, Wraigret is filled with the vigor it had as Morbet once more. This makes it absolutely relentless when fighting an opponent. Despite the overwhelming strength that it has in this form, its scythe is starting to become a little too heavy for it to manage…
Misfortune: If the foe uses a move with a chance to have an additional effect and that effect fails, the user will deal 2.0x damage toward them the next time they successfully land a move.
Signature Move: Punishing Scythe
Punisher’s Scythe
Type: Dark
Classification: Physical
BP: 100
Accuracy: 100%
PP: 5/5
Effects: Makes foes with status conditions or stat drops unable to be switched out
Description: : If the foe has a status condition or stat drop, this attack will make them unable to switch out
Everyone just gonna ignore this boi?
Pokedex Number: 53
Cofaroah
Classification: The Royal Coffin Pokemon
Height: 5’07
Weight: 653.1 Lbs
Typing: Ghost/Steel
Ability: Mummy
Stats:
HP: 80
Attack: 50
Defense: 155
Special Attack: 105
Special Defense: 135
Speed: 20
Base Stat Total: 545
Pokedex Entry: The sturdiness of its coffin body has increased dramatically. It has become so strong that it can resist nearly any attack fired at it. Cofaroah is extremely proficient at performing counterattack using its strange ghostly arms. They tend to be found within temples as a defensive mechanism for intruders.
Because this needs more defense right?
I thought it would become a Sphynx if it evolved again.
I already have a sphinx
Yeah this can’t be allowed to see the light of day
This thing actually isn’t as bad as it looks to beat. It’s not like its toxapex or anything right? …..
Nah I’m kidding this thing is a fucking abomination. But I don’t see it being Toxapex levels of bad
It doesn’t have regenerator
One wisp and its unkillable
Clearly you never heard of a special attack
So Ash’s team is looking to be:
-Pikachu
-Lycanroc
-Rowlet, Dartrix or Decidueye
-Torracat or Incineroar (Torracat merch, and he’s possibly getting the Darkium from Nanu)
-Sandshrew or Sandslash (Sandshrew merch, and as he already has the Electrium he’ll probably get the ugium or Steelium from that trial if he does it)
-Poipole or Naganedel (Poipole merch, USUM promotion, and sets up a UB vs UB Slayer dynamic with Gladion’s Silvally)