In Pokémon GO there is supposed to be a new legendary monster for the GO Fest, as a short video from the developers now shows. What Pokémon this is and how the trainers react to the announcement, we have summarized for you here on MeinMMO.
Which video is it about? Just before the solar eclipse, which could be seen in some parts of the USA on April 8, 2024, the developers of Pokémon GO shared a fitting clip on their X account.
In the 10-second video, you can see not only how the moon moves in front of the sun but also an opening Ultra Wormhole in the sky as well as the shadow of a new legendary Pokémon. In addition, Niantic writes: The upcoming eclipse promises dark adventures in Pokémon GO
.
At the end of the clip, the symbol for this year’s GO Fest is also displayed, hinting at a corresponding debut for this event. What long-awaited Pokémon this is and what the trainers think about a release, we will explain below.
Niantic holds hope for a debut of Necrozma
What kind of Pokémon is that? As die-hard Pokémon fans have immediately recognized, the shadow in the video is the silhouette of Necrozma. The legendary Pokémon comes from the 7th generation of games and is of the Psychic type.
It comes from another world and is able to absorb light. If it absorbs too much light, it can assume an Ultra form in which it can shoot laser beams from its armored body in all directions. For this reason, it is also referred to as the Prism Pokémon.
The Pokémon has no pre- or evolution, but it can also change its form to Dusk Mane
or Dawn Wings
with the help of Solgaleo and Lunala. It imposes its will on the two monsters. Together, they form the so-called Light Trio.
Why does a release fit so well with the GO Fest? This year’s GO Fest revolves around the theme of sun and moon. You can not only find thematically appropriate habitats and spawns, but also receive special avatar items, such as a sun crown.
Necrozma fits in very well here, as it uses light to convert it into energy. In the main games Pokémon Ultra Sun
and Pokémon Ultra Moon
, it also plays an important role in connection with Solgaleo and Lunala as well as its different forms.
Trainers hope for a reunion with Solgaleo and Lunala
In the community, trainers are excited about the video and are looking forward not only to a new Pokémon but also to the skillful timing of the announcement. Already at the end of 2022 during the Astral Eclipse event, Cosmog made its debut in the game with its evolutions Cosmovum, Solgaleo, and Lunala.
Since then, many players have been eagerly awaiting the release of Necrozma. They hope that they can finally encounter the other members of the Light Trio again. But a good moveset and the debut of the different forms are also high on the wish list for the new Pokémon, as can be read in the comments on Reddit:
- Aether13:
If we get Necrozma, Solgaleo, and Lunala in raids, that would be pretty awesome.
- Pokeradar:
Great timing too. Announced on the day of the solar eclipse!
- krispyboiz:
Nice! I hope we see Solgaleo and Lunala in raids in some form at or around the GO Fest. I hope they give Necrozma a usable moveset.
- PharaohDaDream:
Hopefully, we’ll also get the forms Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings!
In what forms Necrozma will find its way into the game and how you can secure it is still uncertain at this time. As soon as there is new information about it, you will find out here at MeinMMO.
How do you like the hint about the release of Necrozma? Are you also eagerly waiting for it to finally come to the game? Or were you hoping for another Pokémon? Let us know in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about it.
Another clip from Pokémon GO shows you first hints about the next Community Day in April.
