The showcases in Pokémon GO can bring you really good rewards. And they are probably a feature in Pokémon GO where you have an advantage when playing in rural areas.
What is a showcase? A showcase is a limited-time competition in Pokémon GO where you can let Pokémon battle against each other. However, it’s not about which Pokémon is the strongest, but about attributes such as the size or weight of a Pokémon. You can learn exactly how showcases work here.
After a showcase ends, you will be shown the placement your Pokémon achieved. Depending on that, you will receive more rewards. Since a recent change to the showcases, you can also receive some accessories for your character and even a special Pikachu.
A trainer on Reddit now shows how strong the item rewards can be and how advantageous it is for showcases if you live in rural areas.
Lures, Stardust, and Other Great Rewards
What did the trainer receive? As the trainer on Reddit shows, he won 3 showcases simultaneously. The rewards he received for this are impressive. According to his statement, he received a star piece, a lucky egg, 2 glacier lures, a moss lure, as well as 4,500 stardust and 30,000 experience points.
Why are trainers in rural areas at an advantage here? While most features in Pokémon GO favor players in cities, for example, due to the higher number of PokéStops and gyms or potential teammates for raids, showcases seem to be a feature where trainers in rural regions have the advantage.
Due to the lower number of competitors in the showcase, the chance of performing better or even winning in the showcase increases.
What does the community say about this? Accordingly, the creator of the post on Reddit writes about the topic: I can count on one hand how many times I have seen double-digit participant numbers in a showcase. I can’t imagine that I will experience that regularly.
Another trainer also comments: I live up in the mountains and never see more than 5 people in a showcase. Often I am the only one. That is really our only advantage.
What do you think about the rewards in the showcases? Do you play Pokémon GO in rural areas yourself and have no problems winning showcases? Do you think this is a good form of compensation for the disadvantages of playing in rural areas? Please share your opinion in the comments. If you want to know what events await you in March 2024 in Pokémon GO, you will find it with us.
