Six-creature Trainer Battles were considered for Pokemon GO

Pokemon GO finally introduced the much-awaited Trainer Battles this month. Players can now go up against others directly by making a Battle Party from their collection.

As many fans know, the mainline Pokemon games let players battle with six creatures. Pokemon GO, on the other hand, limits things at three. Designer Matt Ein has said that the team considered using six, but ultimately made things much longer than were necessary.

Eins said:

“They just dragged on over time. By going to 3-versus-3, the battles are quicker, and each individual Pokémon becomes much more important.”

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