We help you with one of the most difficult decisions in Pokémon GO!
In Pokémon GO, which is now officially available for Android and iOS in Germany, not everything is just about catching the different Pokémon. Once you reach Level 5, you will have to make an important decision for your future adventures in Pokémon GO. When choosing a team, you have 3 options: Team Valor (Red), Team Instinct (Yellow), and Team Wisdom (Blue) – We will explain when you should choose each team.
When you reach Level 5, Professor Willow will introduce you to his assistant before your first Gym battle. He wants you to join one of the Gym battle teams, which are led by the 3 assistants. Because when you participate in a Gym battle in the future, you will do so in the name of one of these 3 teams. Choose one of these teams carefully, as once you are in a team, you cannot leave or switch! To help you make the right decision, we have gathered information about the teams for you.
Team Valor
Led by Candela, this team particularly focuses on training and true strength. By partnering with Pokémon, you can better highlight their strengths. The mascot of this team is Moltres! If this vision of collaboration with Pokémon appeals to you, then the red team is the right choice for you!
Team Instinct
The yellow team is led by Spark and particularly emphasizes trusting your instincts. If you believe that Pokémon have always carried their strength within them and that success in battles depends on how much you trust yourself and your abilities, then you should choose Team Instinct, with Zapdos as its mascot.
Team Wisdom
Blanche is the leader of the blue team and spends as much time studying as well as training Pokémon. If you are interested in battling Pokémon with sound scientific reasoning and calmly analyzing situations, then you should choose the blue team – The mascot here is Articuno.
As mentioned above, the team choice in Pokémon GO is final and cannot be changed. Therefore, it might be a good idea to discuss with your friends beforehand which team you want to join so that you don’t have to experience your Pokémon adventures as rivals.
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Unofficially, it is speculated that the team mascots signify that there is only one of the 3 legendary birds per trainer. However, this is still purely speculation and should be taken with caution.
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