The Gamescom is currently taking place in Cologne, and Pokémon GO trainers can look forward to frequent Icognito spawns.
Are you still on the lookout for special forms of the unique Icognito? These generally rare monsters are currently appearing more frequently at the Gamescom gaming fair in Cologne. Take advantage of the opportunity if you’re nearby or visiting the fair.
Icognito appear in G, A, M, E, S, C, O (M)
Event started, Icognito present: The Gamescom 2018 has started in Cologne, bringing many news about games from various genres. From single-player strategy to multiplayer shooters, everything is included. Niantic used this event as a reason to increase the spawn rate of Icognito.
Letters confirmed, forms “Gamescom”: On Reddit, users present in Cologne confirmed which forms are now appearing more frequently. These are G, A, M, E, S, C, and O. You can find them near the fairgrounds.Also distributed in the city: According to early reports, there are also more Icognito spawns with these letters around Cologne.
Increased spawns worldwide?
Shortly after the start of the Johto event on Monday evening, trainers noticed that more Icognito were spawning. However, these spawns are not associated with Cologne, but were reported from America.
Players are uncertain: It is believed that Niantic accidentally increased the spawn rate of Icognito when they raised the rate for Generation 2. Trainers noticed that the spawns disappeared just a few minutes after being discovered. So it could really have just been an error. However, the Icognito in Cologne are certainly there on purpose.
Are rare: Icognito are considered to be rare species in Pokémon GO. The developers allow them to appear more frequently in the wild during specific events so that the visitors of these events can be rewarded with them.
In our guide you will find the most important information and catch locations for Icognito in Pokémon GO.
