Pokémon GO is enhanced by Lucky Pokémon. Niantic explains how the chances of encountering these special monsters increase and why gifts are now even more worthwhile.
What are Lucky Pokémon? The “Lucky Pokémon” were discovered just a few days ago in a data mine of the new patch 0.111.2. They are special Pokémon whose power-up costs are significantly reduced.
What does this mean for you? If you receive a Lucky Pokémon, you will find it easier to increase its CP and save Stardust. This makes it easier for you to acquire strong fighters in your collection with which you can win raids.
Update brings Lucky Pokémon
The new Pokémon GO update 1.81.3 introduces the feature for Lucky Pokémon. It states:
“When Pokémon are traded, there is a chance that both traded Pokémon will become Lucky Pokémon.” The Pokémon team writes in the blog that Professor Willow has made an important discovery: Lucky Pokémon.
Reduced costs: If you want to power up a Lucky Pokémon, you will need to spend less Stardust. According to initial reports from data miners, the reduction is around 50%.
You can find them in the PokéDex: To help you keep track of these special monsters, you can filter them in the PokéDex.
How the chances of getting a Lucky Pokémon increase: According to Niantic, the chances of receiving a Lucky Pokémon after a trade increase if the Pokémon has spent a long time in the trainer’s box. However, the exact origin of this Lucky trait is unknown.
Is the feature active yet? Since the evening of July 25th, you can find Lucky Pokémon in Pokémon GO.
Improved gifts in Pokémon GO
With the introduction of Lucky Pokémon to Pokémon GO, the gifts that friends can send to each other will also be improved.
What’s new about the gifts? According to Niantic, there will be new, special surprises to be found in the gifts. When you send a gift to friends, you now earn experience points. Stardust is now also included in the contents of the gifts.
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