Generation III Now Live in Pokémon GO!

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It’s time to get out and GO! The latest update for Pokémon GO has gone live and introduces a few new (but previously reported on) features to the game: Added 50 Pokémon native to the Hoenn region Added new weather conditions and their associated benefits and disadvantages Added the ability to create Battle Parties – … Read more

Holiday ’17 Fan-Art Celebration

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We’re lucky to have an extremely creative community on PokéJungle and we really love seeing the things you create! Once again we’re excited to announce another Fan-Art Celebration! In our Holiday ’17 Fan-Art Celebration we want our readers to submit their best art to us, from which we will pick our staff picks and publish them … Read more

Is Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Truly an Enhanced Version?

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Upon release Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon really left the fanbase somewhat divided. Although we at PJN loved the remixed return to the Alola region, not everyone had the same opinion – it really seemed like a “you either love it or hate it” entry into the franchise. Whatever your stance, we can’t deny … Read more

Gen III Coming to Pokémon GO This Week!

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Pokémon GO, the augmented-reality game for iOS and Android by developer Niantic, is about to get a lot more exciting this week with the release of 50 Pokémon and weather coniditons – both which originally appeared in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire!

“Starting later this week, Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, and several more Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region in the Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire video games will start appearing in Pokémon GO for the first time ever—with even more to be discovered over the next several weeks! We’ll also be introducing a new dynamic weather system in Pokémon GO that will change the way you and the millions of Trainers around the world discover, catch, and interact with Pokémon.

You’ll want to start paying even closer attention to your local weather patterns, Trainers. In addition to the in-game map being updated with cool new weather visuals, weather near you will impact Pokémon in a variety of ways. For example, you’ll find your odds of discovering Mudkip splashing around will greatly improve on rainy days, as certain Pokémon types will be more commonly found during various weather conditions. Additionally, attacks of certain types will be more effective during some weather conditions, so a Charizard’s Fire Spin will perform better on sunny days, for example. Rain or shine, winter or spring, your gameplay experience will remain fresh, making your time outdoors even more exciting.”

The weather conditions in Pokémon GO come with following effects:

  • Sunny (default) – Grass, Ground, & Fire-types get increased damage and spawn rates
  • Rainy – Water, Electric, & Bug-types get increased damage and spawn rates
  • Snowy – Ice & Steel-types get increased damage and spawn rates
  • Foggy – Ghost & Dark-types get increased damage and spawn rates
  • Windy – Dragon, Flying, & Psychic-types get increased damage and spawn rates

In addition to the Gen III excitement, Ho-Oh’s reign as a Legendary Raid Boss has been extended an extra 48 hours and will now be available until December 14th, 1pm PST!

What Gen III buddy are you hoping to catch? For me it’s gotta be SEEDOT!

 

JungleAsks: Pokémon Festivities

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The Holiday Season is here! Christmas Day is fast approaching, it’s already December 5th! No doubt some have you have already started (or finished) decorating your homes and getting things together for the big day, we certainly have! Our question to you this time in JungleAsks whether you have any Pokémon-related festivities planned? Are you … Read more

Ice-type Appreciation: Pokémon

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One of the oft-neglected Pokémon types is Ice; their attacks are great for taking down formidable Dragon-type opponents, but the typing leaves much to be desired in terms of defense. It’s for this reason that they have often struggled competitively and now even have to contend with Fairy Pokémon trying to take their spot on … Read more