Pokemon GO seventh Anniversary Artwork Launched

Pleased seventh anniversary of Pokémon GO! As is custom, annually a brand new piece of unbelievable art work is created by a tremendous artist to each have fun the anniversary, and tease of issues but to return. This yr’s anniversary artwork is drawn by Yusuke Kozaki (@kymg on Twitter), who can also be in control of character design for Pokémon GO, and it's fantastic!

There are a number of Pokémon featured, together with a number of Pokémon not at the moment in Pokémon GO! You will need to keep in mind that whereas a few of these featured might be teasers to return in future updates, that the sixth anniversary artwork featured Nightfall Lycanroc which is the one type of Lycanroc not but launched, in addition to Mimikyu who's featured once more this yr with no launch in sight. The fifth anniversary artwork showcased Mega Mewtwo X, who can also be nonetheless not in GO. Simply because a Pokémon is proven right here, doesn't imply they are going to be coming to GO any time quickly sadly.

Whereas beforehand these have all featured the subsequent era starter Pokémon, final yr the Hisuian starters have been featured as a substitute of the anticipated Gen 8 starters, and this yr it seems to be like we're skipping over Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble as soon as once more, proper to the brand new Paldean starters as a substitute.

Unreleased Featured Pokémon

Now a few of these we all know are certainly coming to GO very shortly. Mega Tyranitar will make their debut this month and Mega Rayquaza and Diancie are each a part of Pokémon GO Fest 2023. With these already introduced, let's check out the opposite featured Pokémon who aren't but in sport.

Gen 9 Pokémon

First up, the Paldean starters! They made their debut with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and have rapidly change into fan favourites. It's unlikely we are going to see them for some time but, however we might at all times get a shock launch of them in the course of the launch of the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC later in 2023. Nevertheless, I think that it's extra doubtless we'll see a distinct debut to have fun that DLC…

A regional type of Wooper feels extra prone to characteristic as an early launch from Gen 9, purely as a result of it doesn't contain a brand new Pokédex entry. Very similar to when Hisuian Voltorb was launched with out having the ability to evolve initially. Paldean Wooper evolves into the equally lovely Clodsire, as a substitute of Quagsire, and it's one other fan favorite from Paldea. Such a chonky cutie!

Gen 8 Pokémon

We even have a complete host of Gen 8 Pokémon from Pokémon Sword & Defend featured! Alcremie, Corviknight and Hatenna. Hatenna is a Psychic sort referred to as the Calm Pokémon, they usually evolve into Hattrem, after which Hatterene. Hatterene additionally has a Gigantamax type. Corviknight is a Flying and Metal sort that evolves from Corvisquire, with the primary of their line being Rookidee. It additionally has a Gigantamax type. Lastly, we now have Alcremie, a Fairy sort Pokémon with a whopping 9 completely different kinds, and seven completely different flavours, in addition to a Gigantamax type! Technically which means it has 63 fundamental kinds, in addition to the Gigantamax which is at all times the identical regardless of which model of Alcremie you will have. It evolves from Milcery. Alcremie is the Cream Pokémon and their completely different kinds are all various kinds of Cream flavours and lotions, with their Gigantamax type resembling a cake! It's fascinating that they've featured Gen 8 Pokémon that every one have Gigantamax kinds… a touch of issues to return?

Gen 7 Pokémon

Two Pokémon characteristic from Gen 7, Extremely Beast Naganadel who evolves from Poipole, a Poison and Dragon sort, and Mimikyu, a Ghost and Fairy sort that's vastly beloved. Mimikyu is a Pokémon folks have been begging to see at Halloween, and after final yr's artwork folks thought it might debut, however sadly it didn't. Possibly 2023 is lastly their yr? We've additionally had teasers for Naganadel again in November 2022, so fingers crossed this implies the remainder of the unreleased Extremely Beasts are coming quickly.

Gen 6 Pokémon

For Gen 6 we now have a single Pokémon highlighted, Zygarde of their 10% type. Zygarde is a barely extra difficult Pokémon when it comes to it debuting in GO. It is named the Order Pokémon, and is a Dragon and Floor sort. It doesn't evolve, however as a substitute has three completely different kinds, 10% forme, 50% forme, and Full forme, and it's shaped of Zygarde Cells and a Zygarde Core. The Cells and Core can not battle alone, and when fused collectively change into the completely different types of Zygarde, with every type needing extra Zygarde cells. It's fairly difficult, and will probably be fascinating to see how Niantic deal with this Pokémon. Every forme seems to be fairly drastically completely different, and it's the 10% type we see within the artwork, which is sort of dog-like in design.

Hisui Area

For Gen 6 we now have three fairly completely different Pokémon highlighted, Hisuian Goodra, an historical type of Goodra, Hisuian Lilligant, the Hisuian model of Lilligant. In Hisui Goodra is a twin Metal and Dragon sort, and good points an enormous snail like shell on their again. Lilligant modifications from being a Grass sort, to a twin Grass and Preventing sort, evolving from Petilil. Each of those might probably characteristic in GO at any time, as we now have different Hisuian kinds in sport already, like Kleavor.

Different Notables

Different notable elements of the artwork embody that every one the PokéStops seem like golden, with Gimmighoul and Gholdengo featured prominently. Golden PokéStops characteristic within the seventh anniversary occasion, and are one of many new options launched into GO this yr. Talking of PokéStops, we additionally see the illusive Kecleon on a cease. Can we additionally discover it in sport a bit simpler please?

Some readers could marvel why I didn't point out Carbink as a Pokémon not but launched in GO, but it surely has technically debuted in GO through the ‘Within the tough' timed analysis trainers for for buying their World GO Fest ticket earlier than fifth July. It will likely be accessible later in raids for World GO Fest, and on the in-person GO Fests as a discipline analysis reward.

Within the backside left we will see a Sleeping Snorlax in an evening cap, little doubt a promotion for the upcoming Pokémon Sleep! This specific costume Snorlax was introduced on Pokémon Day 2023 because the reward from a particular analysis line trainers can get by linking a Pokémon GO Plus+ with their Pokémon GO account.

Curiously this yr not one of the Workforce Leaders, nor Professor Willow characteristic on this anniversary artwork. Professor Willow specifically often options, and it appears odd to not embody him when he's such an integral a part of GO.

The background options PvP matches on screens, so hopefully this hints at new additions to PvP, and far wanted bug fixes!

7 Years of Pokémon GO

It's fairly wild to assume that we're on the 7 yr mark for Pokémon GO! 2023 has been fairly a tumultuous yr thus far sadly, however we're longing for a robust GO Fest season.

Thus far we've seen Niantic lay off 230 workers, distant raid go modifications, the unintentional introduction of 80m spawn radius, and its speedy elimination and aftermath, the return of #HearUsNiantic, the introduction of Pokéstop Showcases, Routes are impending, Kecleon lastly debuted, XXS and XXL Pokémon have been launched, Vivillon and the Postcard system arrived, Primal Groudon and Kyogre first appeared throughout Hoenn Tour, the Fashion Store received a high quality of life replace, the primary Shadow Raids, the Grasp Ball, we've misplaced The Silph Highway, Pokémon Sleep and the Pokémon GO Plus+ have been introduced, the primary Gen 9 Pokémon debuted in GO in type of Gimmighoul, which additionally launched Golden PokéStops and Golden Lures, Catch Playing cards, Campfire is rolling out globally, and a complete host of different Pokémon debuts, together with Megas, and glossy releases. In late 2022 we noticed Zorua lastly debut, a sticker high quality of life replace, the primary Elite Raids, glowing Pokémon within the Pageant of Lights, and extra!

The final yr has felt like a rocky one for Niantic and the Pokémon GO Group, with many disagreeing with the modifications made, and feeling like they aren't being listened to. Niantic have promised new options and thrilling updates for the remainder of 2023, so let's have a look at the Litwick on the finish of the tunnel, and maintain our fingers crossed for a extra constructive remainder of the yr!

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