New Minigame
On July 19, 2019, Niantic announced that the anticipated charged move change is live now for players participating in Trainer Battles.
📣: Trainers, are you ready for a new way to #GOBattle?
— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) July 19, 2019
New Trainer Battle minigames are now live along with our updated appraisal system! pic.twitter.com/0GFHUkdcXV
Players participating in Trainer Battles will also notice that Team Leaders use different Pokemon!
Entei/Salamence and Sneasel have been spotted being used by Candela and Blanche respectively.
Here's what we know so far:
- Minigames are the same across types(Earthquake has the same minigame as Bulldoze, etc)
- There are three separate outcomes after completing: "Nice", "Great", "Excellent"
How to Reach Excellent Completion on All Charge Moves
New Team Leader Lineup
Note: Team Leaders CAN use shields now
Blanche
- Great League: Sneasel, Sealeo, Castform(Snowy)
- Ultra League: Glaceon, Empoleon, Mamoswine
- Master League: Suicune, Metagross, Articuno
Candela
- Great League: Combusken, Magcargo, Castform(Sunny)
- Ultra League: Flareon, Typhlosion, Magmortar
- Master League: Entei, Salamence, Moltres
Spark
- Great League: Plusle, Electrode, Castform(Rainy)
- Ultra League: Jolteon, Luxray, Magnezone
- Master League: Raikou, Tyranitar, Zapdos