In Pokémon GO, the Season Hidden Gems
is systematically coming to an end. However, the developers have already given the first hints about the contents of the new season. What to expect and why trainers are somewhat disappointed, we have summarized here for you on MeinMMO.
Which season is it about? Currently, in Pokémon GO, the 11th season is running under the name Hidden Gems
. This season is still active until September 1st, when it will be replaced by the next season. Which one that will be is still unknown, but the developers of Pokémon GO have now given the first hints in a trailer regarding the contents you might expect in the 12th season.
What kind of trailer this is, what trainers suspect, and what content players had hoped for instead we have summarized for you below.
Trailer shows new generation in Pokémon GO
What kind of trailer is it? As part of the Pokémon Presents, which took place in the afternoon of August 8th on YouTube, the upcoming contents of Pokémon GO were also shown. Besides a series of information about the upcoming GO Fest 2023, there was also a first glimpse into the contents starting in September. The video is now available on the official channels of Pokémon GO.
What does the trailer show? What can be seen in it are primarily a multitude of different shoes, whose laces and decorations glow in color and are partly covered with gemstones. Additionally, towards the end of the trailer, the starter Pokémon of the 9th generation can be seen jumping past the window next to the door.
Below, we have embedded the trailer for the contents starting in September:
In their blog, the developers write (via pokemongolive.com): Trainers, soon you will encounter even more Pokémon! This September, Pokémon from the Paldea region will appear in Pokémon GO, which were originally discovered in the Nintendo Switch games Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. Stay tuned, as further information will follow!
What could the trailer mean?
Theme of the next season: Based on the hints, it can be assumed that the trailer is meant to set the tone for the upcoming season, which could revolve around the monsters of the 9th game generation, namely the Paldea region. Whether this region will be a theme throughout the entire season or only for September is not yet officially known at this time.
However, it would not be the first time that Niantic puts a specific region in the spotlight during a season and then gradually releases corresponding monsters from that region. Last year, there was already a season focusing on the Alola region.
Furthermore, the early announcement would also indicate more towards the new season rather than a single event. Events are usually only announced shortly before their start or at the turn of the month.
Themed event: However, the hints could also relate to a special event in celebration of the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: DLC. The expansion for the aforementioned Nintendo Switch games takes place in the Paldea region and will be released on September 13, 2023. This would also fit in terms of timing.
Paldea release sparks discussions among trainers
What does the community say about the announcement? In the community, trainers are currently divided over this news. While some players love the monsters of the 9th generation and are very excited about the release in September, others are less enthusiastic. The selection of the region, in particular, is criticized.
What’s so bad about Paldea? While the first monsters from the Paldea region are set to come soon, including presumably the starter Pokémon Sprigatito, Crocalor, and Quaxly, the 8th generation around the Galar region is still almost entirely absent. So far, only a few monsters from this generation have made it into the game.
This is why it is incomprehensible to many trainers why this generation is simply being skipped and instead they are continuing with Paldea. Others see it differently and appreciate that all regions will be represented in Pokémon GO. Thus, the following comments can be found on Reddit:
- idealstrontium456:
Where’s Galar?
- P0LL0D1ABL0:
I want my Dragapult! I’m still keeping my fingers crossed for the upcoming Halloween. And what about the Galar Dex? Completely ignored? It feels really like the Pokemon Company is pushing Niantic to extend their (ridiculous) release schedule a bit.
- TheStoryGoesOn:
This is going to be an interesting generation. It’s the largest generation in a long time and offers new developments for many Pokémon. Hisui also introduced new developments, but it’s a much smaller generation. Paradox Pokémon make up a large part of the new Pokémon. In Scarlet and Violet, they are not treated as legendary, but you encounter them very frequently in the post-game.
- duel_wielding_rouge:
We already have several Galar Pokémon. With this release, every region of the main series will be represented in GO.
Trainers puzzled over the numerous shoes
What do the shoes mean? Besides the discussions surrounding the selection of the region, the numerous shoes in the video leave trainers puzzled about what they could signify. The most obvious would be that they symbolize the connection to Pokémon GO.
However, special merch, new features, or a connection with the new routes is conceivable for some players. Thus, you can read the following ideas in the comments (via reddit.com):
- krispyboiz:
The theme of the shoes was a bit odd. I get that it’s probably related to the Pokémon GO theme, but still pretty strange. Nevertheless exciting! I wonder if they are deciding on a season of Paldea or another theme that only concerns them.
- The MadJAM:
Also fits with the routes.
- narwhalsare_unicorns:
I really thought this was for new merch shoes and not for content.
Each pair for a region: Reddit user Jigglypuffamiiga2188, however, sees parallels to the individual regions that exist in the Pokémon world so far but wonders what the sandals at the end could represent.
He writes (via reddit.com): So if each shoe in the commercial stands for a game generation, what do the sandals shortly before the scarlet and violet shoes stand for? They highlight the green circles, which reminds me of the upcoming DLC with the teal mask, but also a little of Alola. The sandals from Sun and Moon were shortly before Sword and Shield. I don’t think they stand for Arceus. Does anyone have an idea?
What this exactly means and what content you can find in the game starting in September remains to be seen. As soon as there is new information, you will find out about it on MeinMMO.
What do you think of the hints regarding the upcoming content in Pokémon GO? Do you believe that the entire season will revolve around the Paldea region? And what background could the many shoes have? Feel free to let us know here in the comments and discuss with other trainers.
Until September, there is still a lot coming up in Pokémon GO. We will show you all events in August and which ones are worth attending.
