The team switch in Pokémon GO could soon be possible. A data miner has found an item in the code that is supposed to enable the team switch.
This is the find of the data miner: The well-known data miner Chrales searched the new update 0.135.0 for innovations and came across a special item.
The name of the item is “Team Medallion” and you can see the three teams on the icon. Many players are now sure that a team switch could be imminent.
This is the item for team switching
This is what the item looks like: An icon of the special item was found in the code. All three team logos can be seen and in the middle something shiny.
The description of the icon states: “A unique coin that allows a trainer to switch teams. A Team Medallion can only be purchased once every 365 days in the shop.
What does that mean? Apparently, every player can switch teams once a year. However, they must purchase this coin in the in-game shop. However, the price of this item is not known.
Why is Niantic doing this? The outcry for a team switch in the community has been growing. Now it looks like the wishes of many players might come true.
A team switch is important to many trainers, as friends can soon take over gyms together and no longer rely on different team colors.
What the players are saying: Reactions on Reddit are mostly positive. Many players are happy about the find, while others are still a bit skeptical because of the fact that you can only switch teams once a year.
As “MojaveBreeze” writes on the topic: “Considering that my friend chose the wrong team for me, I hope it will be available soon.”
“tyketro” writes: “A one-year cooldown? I never thought I would see such a long cooldown in a game. But it is understandable. This is a feature that will change the game.”
When can you expect to see the team switch? So far, it has only been found in the code. The new update is currently being rolled out and is coming slowly. Whether the item will be activated with the new update is unclear. There has been no statement from Niantic on this.
In the end, Niantic can activate a team switch at any time. However, this could also take months. It is in the hands of the developer.
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