Want to know what's brewing in the world of Pokémon Go? I've got some interesting news about the game's next season, and there's more than meets the eye.
Starting December 3rd, we're diving into what's called "Dual Destiny." The name isn't random - Niantic tells us it's all about opposites working together. Sound familiar? If you're thinking about Pokémon Black and White, you're right on the money. We're heading toward what looks like a big Unova region celebration in early March.
Let's talk about the most charming newcomer: Sinistea. Picture this - a tiny ghost living in an antique teacup. No, really. The story behind this little spirit is both sweet and slightly spooky. It's literally the soul of someone who died alone, finding comfort in the last drops of tea they never finished. Just don't drink from its evolved form, Polteageist - unless you're ready for your own ghost story.
Here's what else is new:
Basculin's getting an interesting twist - whether you get the Red or Blue stripe depends on where you hatch the egg, not where it came from. For my UK friends: if you're west of the Prime Meridian, you'll see Blue; east side gets Red
Finally - finally - both Basculin forms can be Shiny
Gigantamax Lapras is making its grand entrance in Max Battles
Battle League players can dress up like Grimsley from the Unova Elite Four
For the battle enthusiasts among us, several Pokémon are getting new moves, including Dragalge, Bibarel, Gliscor, and Starmie. Looks like it's time to rethink some battle strategies.
The season runs until March 4th, which, if you've been following the game's patterns, is probably when we'll see the big Unova Go Tour event. But that's just my guess based on how these things usually play out.
