zddgame
/
Gaming News
/
Pokemon Go Battle Changes, New Attacks Coming
Pokemon Go Battle Changes, New Attacks Coming-April 2024
Apr 25, 2025 5:25 PM

  Niantic will soon be making another round of gameplay tweaks to Pokemon Go. In a new post on its official website, the developer details some of the adjustments that are coming soon to trainer battles, as well as some new attacks that will be added to the game.

  First, Niantic says it's refining the train battle system to make encounters "more intuitive and responsive." In particular, the developer is improving the timing of damage dealt and energy charged. Additionally, a Pokemon's health bar will now pulse when hit by an attack, making it easier to tell when a monster sustains damage.

  You need a javascript enabled browser to watch videos.

  Click To Unmute

  Thompson: The Pop Culture Icon’s Strange Legacy - Loadout

  Firearms Expert’s FAVORITE Weapons Of 2023State Of Gaming Handhelds In 2023How Lies of P Cracked the Souls GenreLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Official Ichiban Kasuga Character Spotlight TrailerLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Official Chitose Fujinomiya Character Spotlight TrailerResident Evil 4 Adds Mercenaries and Microtransactions | GameSpot NewsFallout: New Vegas 2 Rumors Explained | GameSpotApril Xbox Game Pass Games Revealed | GameSpot NewsOver 15 Free Games To Claim In April | GameSpot NewsNew Witcher Game Plans Have Changed | GameSpot NewsElden Ring Death Count Revealed | GameSpot News

  Share

  LinkEmbed

  Size:640 × 360480 × 270

  Start at: End at: Autoplay Loop

  Want us to remember this setting for all your devices?

  Sign up or Sign in now!

  Please use a html5 video capable browser to watch videos.

  This video has an invalid file format.

  00:00:00

  HTML5

  Auto HD High Low

  Report a problem

  Sorry, but you can't access this content!

  

Please enter your date of birth to view this video
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031Year2023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984198319821981198019791978197719761975197419731972197119701969196819671966196519641963196219611960195919581957195619551954195319521951195019491948194719461945194419431942194119401939193819371936193519341933193219311930192919281927192619251924192319221921192019191918191719161915191419131912191119101909190819071906190519041903190219011900

  By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's

  Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

  enter

  Now Playing: Mime Jr. Comes To Pokemon GO - GS News Update

  Community Note: Over the next couple of weeks, you’ll see some changes in Pokémon GO’s various combat systems. In this update, we’re excited to announce more changes focusing on Trainer Battles! https://t.co/am1EgE862Y

  — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) September 27, 2019

  A handful of moves are also receiving various tweaks. Bubble Beam will now reliably lower the opponent's attack stat, while Psychic will dish out more damage and be usable quicker. On top of that, Psychic will have a chance of lowering an opponent's defense stat. According to Niantic, these changes are "intended to make Psychic a more viable Psychic-type attack in both raids and Trainer Battles."

  Finally, Niantic is introducing two new attacks to the game: Thunder Fang and Ice Fang. A handful of Pokemon will also be able to learn attacks they initially couldn't in Pokemon Go. You can see some of those below:

  Alolan Raichu - ThundershockAlolan Sandshrew - Ice PunchAlolan Ninetales - CharmGolduck - Bubble Beam, Synchronoise, Cross ChopAlolan Marowak - Fire Spin, Flame WheelMantine - Bubble BeamMawile - Fire Fang, Ice Fang, Power-Up PunchWeavile - SnarlThese changes will be implemented "over the next few weeks." In the meantime, Pokemon Go players have a lot to do. The Legendary Giratina recently returned to five-star Raid Battles. The long-awaited Mime Jr. was also added to the game earlier this week as part of a new special event. October's Community Day is also set for October 12, and it'll feature the Gen 3 Pokemon Trapinch.

Comments
Welcome to zddgame comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
Copyright 2023-2025 - www.zddgame.com All Rights Reserved