In Pokémon GO there are major changes to the PvP mode. After new mini-games for this mode were announced, they are now live.
What’s new in PvP? The use of charged attacks now works completely differently. You don’t have to tap the screen rapidly anymore, but you need to try to tap as many bubbles of the charged attack as possible. The more bubbles you pop, the stronger the charged attack becomes.
The changes in the PvP mode at a glance
This is how the battle proceeds now: Each type has its own attack animation in the PvP mode. A YouTube video shows what the attacks look like for each type:
Otherwise, not much has changed. The fast attacks are still used by tapping the screen, charging the charged attack.
Why is there this change? The PvP mode has become a bit boring for the masses in recent months. The new mini-games with the charged attacks aim to bring some fresh air into the game.
Is PvP now more exciting? It is definitely something new, and the mini-games provide more of a challenge. After all, it’s no longer just mindless tapping, but you have to pay close attention.
Nevertheless, this change shouldn’t revolutionize the PvP mode. After all, the principle remains the same, and especially the same rewards for winners and losers still bother many players.
What else is new in Trainer battles? There are various changes with the Team Leaders, that is, when you fight against the NPCs. They now have new Pokémon for you to defeat and have become a bit more challenging.
A detailed list of the Pokémon and how to counter them can be found in our counter guide .
What do you think? Can these changes save the PvP mode?
