In Pokémon GO different showcases take place. But how exactly do they work? A current discussion brings the topic up.
The showcases in Pokémon GO have been in the game for some time. They offer you the chance to submit a Pokémon, which is then compared to the Pokémon of other players. Depending on the category, different values are measured.
For a long time, it mainly revolved around the size of Pokémon. For example, a water showcase could require you to submit your largest water Pokémon in hopes that it wins in the end.
But how exactly is this scored? This question was raised by the player R1DZZ
in the Pokémon GO subreddit with his post. Because: In such a competition, his original Palkia, a gigantic legendary time monster, lost to a comparatively small Mudkip.
How could this happen?
How is size scored in the showcase in Pokémon GO?
In the comments, some players note that the trainer is working under a faulty assumption. Because in principle, pretty much every Palkia is naturally larger than Mudkip. And some time ago, Palkia would have won the showcase.
However, because every showcase with this system would repeatedly see the same winning Pokémon, the system was adjusted.
Currently, each Pokémon in the showcase is evaluated in the context of its own species. This means in this specific case: The winner in the showcase simply had an extremely large Mudkip compared to other Mudkip. The Palkia, on the other hand, was apparently not so large compared to other Palkia.
Accordingly, Mudkip wins, not Palkia.
Changes in Showcases: Fundamentally, an important element in the showcases has changed since the current season started. They now only take place on Tuesdays, and there are now up to 20 different categories that are crucial for the submitted Pokémon. These can include types, buddy Pokémon, specific species, or others.
As of now, the size of the Pokémon still seems to be the decisive factor. If you want to win showcases, you should still collect numerous XXL Pokémon.
What’s next in Pokémon GO? In the coming weeks, there are numerous other events lined up that will bring you various Pokémon. Everything is still focused on the Bug Crab event, followed by Research Day on the weekend. Next week, Gigantamax Pikachu will appear in the game, and an Electric event will follow. What else is coming up? You can read about it in our overview of the events in March in Pokémon GO.
