The biggest update to Pok\u00e9mon GO is nearly here! Very soon, Trainers around the world will be able to participate in a revamped Gym gameplay experience, including the opportunity to join together with others to battle against powerful Pok\u00e9mon in the new Raid Battle feature!<\/p>\n
New Gym Features and Updates: Starting soon, Gyms are undergoing a major facelift. You\u2019ll soon be able to spin the Photo Disc at Gyms to acquire items just as you do at Pok\u00e9Stops\u2014but that\u2019s only the beginning. More updates to Gym battles are also just around the corner. Gyms are no longer based on Prestige and training. Instead, they now feature six permanent slots that can be filled by the controlling team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon. Each Pok\u00e9mon assigned to these slots must be unique. For example, only one Blissey can be assigned to a Gym at a time. In addition, opposing teams will battle the Pok\u00e9mon in the order they were assigned to the Gym.<\/p>\n
At the heart of the update is a new motivation system that will significantly change how you interact with Gyms. When a Pok\u00e9mon is assigned to a Gym, a motivation meter will be displayed. Pok\u00e9mon assigned to defend a Gym lose motivation over time and as they are defeated in battle. As a Pok\u00e9mon loses motivation, its CP will temporarily decrease, making it easier for opposing teams to defeat. To help keep the Pok\u00e9mon motivated and in tip-top shape for their next battle, Trainers can treat their team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon to some Berries, which restore their motivation. If a Pok\u00e9mon loses all motivation, it will leave the Gym and return to its Trainer the next time it loses a battle, so you\u2019ll want to keep your team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon motivated by giving them Berries frequently!<\/p>\n
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Gym Badges: Now you\u2019ll be able to earn Gym Badges when interacting with the many Gyms around the world. Gym Badges serve as mementos of your Pok\u00e9mon GO adventures and reflect your contribution to a Gym\u2019s success.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll be able to level up your Badges by battling, giving Berries to the Pok\u00e9mon in the Gym and spinning the Gym\u2019s Photo Disc. You can earn the opportunity to receive bonus items and increased rewards from Gyms by raising the level of your Gym Badge.<\/p>\n
New Raid Battle Feature: All around the world, you\u2019ll soon be able to participate in the new Raid Battle feature at Gyms. A Raid Battle is a cooperative gameplay experience that encourages you to work with other Trainers to defeat an extremely powerful Pok\u00e9mon known as the Raid Boss. Before a Raid Battle begins, all Pok\u00e9mon assigned to the Gym will return to their Trainers, and a large Egg will appear atop the Gym. When the countdown above the Egg reaches zero, the Raid Boss will be revealed.<\/p>\n
Before you can battle the Raid Boss, you\u2019ll need a Raid Pass. You can get one free Raid Pass per day by visiting a Gym, but you can only hold one at a time. You can also get Premium Raid Passes from the in-game shop. Upon using your pass to join the battle, you and up to 20 other Trainers work together to defeat the Raid Boss. If you successfully defeat the Raid Boss within the five-minute time limit, you\u2019ll have the chance to catch an extra powerful Pok\u00e9mon of your own!<\/p>\n
New Items: After defeating a Raid Boss, you\u2019ll receive a collection of rewards, including some new items obtained only by defeating a Raid Boss: Rare Candies, Golden Razz Berries, and two types of Technical Machines\u2014Fast and Charged. A Rare Candy is a mysterious candy that, when used on a Pok\u00e9mon, turns into that Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s Candy. Golden Razz Berries will greatly increase your chances of catching a Pok\u00e9mon you encounter in the wild and can also be given to a Pok\u00e9mon assigned to a Gym to fully recover its motivation meter. Technical Machines are items you can use to permanently teach a Pok\u00e9mon a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack.<\/p>\n
To put these exciting changes in motion, we\u2019ll be temporarily disabling all Gyms. Once the update has been rolled out to players around the world, Gyms will return. The Raid Battle feature will then be rolled out slowly over the next few weeks, starting as a beta, with raids visible only to a subset of players at certain Gym locations. Over a few days, we\u2019ll invite more players to participate and enable raids at more Gyms around the world. Keep an eye on our social media channels for updates on when you\u2019ll be able to start battling in raids. We can\u2019t wait to see you outside battling at your local Gyms!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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![\n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\nThe biggest update to Pok\u00e9mon GO is nearly here! Very soon, Trainers around the world will be able to participate in a revamped Gym gameplay experience, including the opportunity to join together with others to battle against powerful Pok\u00e9mon in the new Raid Battle feature!<\/p>\nNew Gym Features and Updates: Starting soon, Gyms are undergoing a major facelift. You\u2019ll soon be able to spin the Photo Disc at Gyms to acquire items just as you do at Pok\u00e9Stops\u2014but that\u2019s only the beginning. More updates to Gym battles are also just around the corner. Gyms are no longer based on Prestige and training. Instead, they now feature six permanent slots that can be filled by the controlling team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon. Each Pok\u00e9mon assigned to these slots must be unique. For example, only one Blissey can be assigned to a Gym at a time. In addition, opposing teams will battle the Pok\u00e9mon in the order they were assigned to the Gym.<\/p>\nAt the heart of the update is a new motivation system that will significantly change how you interact with Gyms. When a Pok\u00e9mon is assigned to a Gym, a motivation meter will be displayed. Pok\u00e9mon assigned to defend a Gym lose motivation over time and as they are defeated in battle. As a Pok\u00e9mon loses motivation, its CP will temporarily decrease, making it easier for opposing teams to defeat. To help keep the Pok\u00e9mon motivated and in tip-top shape for their next battle, Trainers can treat their team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon to some Berries, which restore their motivation. If a Pok\u00e9mon loses all motivation, it will leave the Gym and return to its Trainer the next time it loses a battle, so you\u2019ll want to keep your team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon motivated by giving them Berries frequently!<\/p>\n<\/p>\nGym Badges: Now you\u2019ll be able to earn Gym Badges when interacting with the many Gyms around the world. Gym Badges serve as mementos of your Pok\u00e9mon GO adventures and reflect your contribution to a Gym\u2019s success.<\/p>\nYou\u2019ll be able to level up your Badges by battling, giving Berries to the Pok\u00e9mon in the Gym and spinning the Gym\u2019s Photo Disc. You can earn the opportunity to receive bonus items and increased rewards from Gyms by raising the level of your Gym Badge.<\/p>\nNew Raid Battle Feature: All around the world, you\u2019ll soon be able to participate in the new Raid Battle feature at Gyms. A Raid Battle is a cooperative gameplay experience that encourages you to work with other Trainers to defeat an extremely powerful Pok\u00e9mon known as the Raid Boss. Before a Raid Battle begins, all Pok\u00e9mon assigned to the Gym will return to their Trainers, and a large Egg will appear atop the Gym. When the countdown above the Egg reaches zero, the Raid Boss will be revealed.<\/p>\nBefore you can battle the Raid Boss, you\u2019ll need a Raid Pass. You can get one free Raid Pass per day by visiting a Gym, but you can only hold one at a time. You can also get Premium Raid Passes from the in-game shop. Upon using your pass to join the battle, you and up to 20 other Trainers work together to defeat the Raid Boss. If you successfully defeat the Raid Boss within the five-minute time limit, you\u2019ll have the chance to catch an extra powerful Pok\u00e9mon of your own!<\/p>\nNew Items: After defeating a Raid Boss, you\u2019ll receive a collection of rewards, including some new items obtained only by defeating a Raid Boss: Rare Candies, Golden Razz Berries, and two types of Technical Machines\u2014Fast and Charged. A Rare Candy is a mysterious candy that, when used on a Pok\u00e9mon, turns into that Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s Candy. Golden Razz Berries will greatly increase your chances of catching a Pok\u00e9mon you encounter in the wild and can also be given to a Pok\u00e9mon assigned to a Gym to fully recover its motivation meter. Technical Machines are items you can use to permanently teach a Pok\u00e9mon a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack.<\/p>\nTo put these exciting changes in motion, we\u2019ll be temporarily disabling all Gyms. Once the update has been rolled out to players around the world, Gyms will return. The Raid Battle feature will then be rolled out slowly over the next few weeks, starting as a beta, with raids visible only to a subset of players at certain Gym locations. Over a few days, we\u2019ll invite more players to participate and enable raids at more Gyms around the world. Keep an eye on our social media channels for updates on when you\u2019ll be able to start battling in raids. We can\u2019t wait to see you outside battling at your local Gyms!<\/p><\/blockquote>\nSource<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Niantic has pulled back the curtain on a substantial update coming soon to Pokemon GO. When it’s released, players will have access to number of new features. Pokemon GO is seeing “a major facelift” to Gyms, such as spinning the Photo Disc at Gyms to obtain items similar to PokeStops. 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![\n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\nThe biggest update to Pok\u00e9mon GO is nearly here! Very soon, Trainers around the world will be able to participate in a revamped Gym gameplay experience, including the opportunity to join together with others to battle against powerful Pok\u00e9mon in the new Raid Battle feature!<\/p>\nNew Gym Features and Updates: Starting soon, Gyms are undergoing a major facelift. You\u2019ll soon be able to spin the Photo Disc at Gyms to acquire items just as you do at Pok\u00e9Stops\u2014but that\u2019s only the beginning. More updates to Gym battles are also just around the corner. Gyms are no longer based on Prestige and training. Instead, they now feature six permanent slots that can be filled by the controlling team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon. Each Pok\u00e9mon assigned to these slots must be unique. For example, only one Blissey can be assigned to a Gym at a time. In addition, opposing teams will battle the Pok\u00e9mon in the order they were assigned to the Gym.<\/p>\nAt the heart of the update is a new motivation system that will significantly change how you interact with Gyms. When a Pok\u00e9mon is assigned to a Gym, a motivation meter will be displayed. Pok\u00e9mon assigned to defend a Gym lose motivation over time and as they are defeated in battle. As a Pok\u00e9mon loses motivation, its CP will temporarily decrease, making it easier for opposing teams to defeat. To help keep the Pok\u00e9mon motivated and in tip-top shape for their next battle, Trainers can treat their team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon to some Berries, which restore their motivation. If a Pok\u00e9mon loses all motivation, it will leave the Gym and return to its Trainer the next time it loses a battle, so you\u2019ll want to keep your team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon motivated by giving them Berries frequently!<\/p>\n<\/p>\nGym Badges: Now you\u2019ll be able to earn Gym Badges when interacting with the many Gyms around the world. Gym Badges serve as mementos of your Pok\u00e9mon GO adventures and reflect your contribution to a Gym\u2019s success.<\/p>\nYou\u2019ll be able to level up your Badges by battling, giving Berries to the Pok\u00e9mon in the Gym and spinning the Gym\u2019s Photo Disc. You can earn the opportunity to receive bonus items and increased rewards from Gyms by raising the level of your Gym Badge.<\/p>\nNew Raid Battle Feature: All around the world, you\u2019ll soon be able to participate in the new Raid Battle feature at Gyms. A Raid Battle is a cooperative gameplay experience that encourages you to work with other Trainers to defeat an extremely powerful Pok\u00e9mon known as the Raid Boss. Before a Raid Battle begins, all Pok\u00e9mon assigned to the Gym will return to their Trainers, and a large Egg will appear atop the Gym. When the countdown above the Egg reaches zero, the Raid Boss will be revealed.<\/p>\nBefore you can battle the Raid Boss, you\u2019ll need a Raid Pass. You can get one free Raid Pass per day by visiting a Gym, but you can only hold one at a time. You can also get Premium Raid Passes from the in-game shop. Upon using your pass to join the battle, you and up to 20 other Trainers work together to defeat the Raid Boss. If you successfully defeat the Raid Boss within the five-minute time limit, you\u2019ll have the chance to catch an extra powerful Pok\u00e9mon of your own!<\/p>\nNew Items: After defeating a Raid Boss, you\u2019ll receive a collection of rewards, including some new items obtained only by defeating a Raid Boss: Rare Candies, Golden Razz Berries, and two types of Technical Machines\u2014Fast and Charged. A Rare Candy is a mysterious candy that, when used on a Pok\u00e9mon, turns into that Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s Candy. Golden Razz Berries will greatly increase your chances of catching a Pok\u00e9mon you encounter in the wild and can also be given to a Pok\u00e9mon assigned to a Gym to fully recover its motivation meter. Technical Machines are items you can use to permanently teach a Pok\u00e9mon a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack.<\/p>\nTo put these exciting changes in motion, we\u2019ll be temporarily disabling all Gyms. Once the update has been rolled out to players around the world, Gyms will return. The Raid Battle feature will then be rolled out slowly over the next few weeks, starting as a beta, with raids visible only to a subset of players at certain Gym locations. Over a few days, we\u2019ll invite more players to participate and enable raids at more Gyms around the world. Keep an eye on our social media channels for updates on when you\u2019ll be able to start battling in raids. We can\u2019t wait to see you outside battling at your local Gyms!<\/p><\/blockquote>\nSource<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Niantic has pulled back the curtain on a substantial update coming soon to Pokemon GO. When it’s released, players will have access to number of new features. Pokemon GO is seeing “a major facelift” to Gyms, such as spinning the Photo Disc at Gyms to obtain items similar to PokeStops. 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![\n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t \n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n \n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\nThe biggest update to Pok\u00e9mon GO is nearly here! Very soon, Trainers around the world will be able to participate in a revamped Gym gameplay experience, including the opportunity to join together with others to battle against powerful Pok\u00e9mon in the new Raid Battle feature!<\/p>\nNew Gym Features and Updates: Starting soon, Gyms are undergoing a major facelift. You\u2019ll soon be able to spin the Photo Disc at Gyms to acquire items just as you do at Pok\u00e9Stops\u2014but that\u2019s only the beginning. More updates to Gym battles are also just around the corner. Gyms are no longer based on Prestige and training. Instead, they now feature six permanent slots that can be filled by the controlling team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon. Each Pok\u00e9mon assigned to these slots must be unique. For example, only one Blissey can be assigned to a Gym at a time. In addition, opposing teams will battle the Pok\u00e9mon in the order they were assigned to the Gym.<\/p>\nAt the heart of the update is a new motivation system that will significantly change how you interact with Gyms. When a Pok\u00e9mon is assigned to a Gym, a motivation meter will be displayed. Pok\u00e9mon assigned to defend a Gym lose motivation over time and as they are defeated in battle. As a Pok\u00e9mon loses motivation, its CP will temporarily decrease, making it easier for opposing teams to defeat. To help keep the Pok\u00e9mon motivated and in tip-top shape for their next battle, Trainers can treat their team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon to some Berries, which restore their motivation. If a Pok\u00e9mon loses all motivation, it will leave the Gym and return to its Trainer the next time it loses a battle, so you\u2019ll want to keep your team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon motivated by giving them Berries frequently!<\/p>\n<\/p>\nGym Badges: Now you\u2019ll be able to earn Gym Badges when interacting with the many Gyms around the world. Gym Badges serve as mementos of your Pok\u00e9mon GO adventures and reflect your contribution to a Gym\u2019s success.<\/p>\nYou\u2019ll be able to level up your Badges by battling, giving Berries to the Pok\u00e9mon in the Gym and spinning the Gym\u2019s Photo Disc. You can earn the opportunity to receive bonus items and increased rewards from Gyms by raising the level of your Gym Badge.<\/p>\nNew Raid Battle Feature: All around the world, you\u2019ll soon be able to participate in the new Raid Battle feature at Gyms. A Raid Battle is a cooperative gameplay experience that encourages you to work with other Trainers to defeat an extremely powerful Pok\u00e9mon known as the Raid Boss. Before a Raid Battle begins, all Pok\u00e9mon assigned to the Gym will return to their Trainers, and a large Egg will appear atop the Gym. When the countdown above the Egg reaches zero, the Raid Boss will be revealed.<\/p>\nBefore you can battle the Raid Boss, you\u2019ll need a Raid Pass. You can get one free Raid Pass per day by visiting a Gym, but you can only hold one at a time. You can also get Premium Raid Passes from the in-game shop. Upon using your pass to join the battle, you and up to 20 other Trainers work together to defeat the Raid Boss. If you successfully defeat the Raid Boss within the five-minute time limit, you\u2019ll have the chance to catch an extra powerful Pok\u00e9mon of your own!<\/p>\nNew Items: After defeating a Raid Boss, you\u2019ll receive a collection of rewards, including some new items obtained only by defeating a Raid Boss: Rare Candies, Golden Razz Berries, and two types of Technical Machines\u2014Fast and Charged. A Rare Candy is a mysterious candy that, when used on a Pok\u00e9mon, turns into that Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s Candy. Golden Razz Berries will greatly increase your chances of catching a Pok\u00e9mon you encounter in the wild and can also be given to a Pok\u00e9mon assigned to a Gym to fully recover its motivation meter. Technical Machines are items you can use to permanently teach a Pok\u00e9mon a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack.<\/p>\nTo put these exciting changes in motion, we\u2019ll be temporarily disabling all Gyms. Once the update has been rolled out to players around the world, Gyms will return. The Raid Battle feature will then be rolled out slowly over the next few weeks, starting as a beta, with raids visible only to a subset of players at certain Gym locations. Over a few days, we\u2019ll invite more players to participate and enable raids at more Gyms around the world. Keep an eye on our social media channels for updates on when you\u2019ll be able to start battling in raids. We can\u2019t wait to see you outside battling at your local Gyms!<\/p><\/blockquote>\nSource<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Niantic has pulled back the curtain on a substantial update coming soon to Pokemon GO. When it’s released, players will have access to number of new features. Pokemon GO is seeing “a major facelift” to Gyms, such as spinning the Photo Disc at Gyms to obtain items similar to PokeStops. 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Very soon, Trainers around the world will be able to participate in a revamped Gym gameplay experience, including the opportunity to join together with others to battle against powerful Pok\u00e9mon in the new Raid Battle feature!<\/p>\nNew Gym Features and Updates: Starting soon, Gyms are undergoing a major facelift. You\u2019ll soon be able to spin the Photo Disc at Gyms to acquire items just as you do at Pok\u00e9Stops\u2014but that\u2019s only the beginning. More updates to Gym battles are also just around the corner. Gyms are no longer based on Prestige and training. Instead, they now feature six permanent slots that can be filled by the controlling team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon. Each Pok\u00e9mon assigned to these slots must be unique. For example, only one Blissey can be assigned to a Gym at a time. In addition, opposing teams will battle the Pok\u00e9mon in the order they were assigned to the Gym.<\/p>\nAt the heart of the update is a new motivation system that will significantly change how you interact with Gyms. When a Pok\u00e9mon is assigned to a Gym, a motivation meter will be displayed. Pok\u00e9mon assigned to defend a Gym lose motivation over time and as they are defeated in battle. As a Pok\u00e9mon loses motivation, its CP will temporarily decrease, making it easier for opposing teams to defeat. To help keep the Pok\u00e9mon motivated and in tip-top shape for their next battle, Trainers can treat their team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon to some Berries, which restore their motivation. If a Pok\u00e9mon loses all motivation, it will leave the Gym and return to its Trainer the next time it loses a battle, so you\u2019ll want to keep your team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon motivated by giving them Berries frequently!<\/p>\n<\/p>\nGym Badges: Now you\u2019ll be able to earn Gym Badges when interacting with the many Gyms around the world. Gym Badges serve as mementos of your Pok\u00e9mon GO adventures and reflect your contribution to a Gym\u2019s success.<\/p>\nYou\u2019ll be able to level up your Badges by battling, giving Berries to the Pok\u00e9mon in the Gym and spinning the Gym\u2019s Photo Disc. You can earn the opportunity to receive bonus items and increased rewards from Gyms by raising the level of your Gym Badge.<\/p>\nNew Raid Battle Feature: All around the world, you\u2019ll soon be able to participate in the new Raid Battle feature at Gyms. A Raid Battle is a cooperative gameplay experience that encourages you to work with other Trainers to defeat an extremely powerful Pok\u00e9mon known as the Raid Boss. Before a Raid Battle begins, all Pok\u00e9mon assigned to the Gym will return to their Trainers, and a large Egg will appear atop the Gym. When the countdown above the Egg reaches zero, the Raid Boss will be revealed.<\/p>\nBefore you can battle the Raid Boss, you\u2019ll need a Raid Pass. You can get one free Raid Pass per day by visiting a Gym, but you can only hold one at a time. You can also get Premium Raid Passes from the in-game shop. Upon using your pass to join the battle, you and up to 20 other Trainers work together to defeat the Raid Boss. If you successfully defeat the Raid Boss within the five-minute time limit, you\u2019ll have the chance to catch an extra powerful Pok\u00e9mon of your own!<\/p>\nNew Items: After defeating a Raid Boss, you\u2019ll receive a collection of rewards, including some new items obtained only by defeating a Raid Boss: Rare Candies, Golden Razz Berries, and two types of Technical Machines\u2014Fast and Charged. A Rare Candy is a mysterious candy that, when used on a Pok\u00e9mon, turns into that Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s Candy. Golden Razz Berries will greatly increase your chances of catching a Pok\u00e9mon you encounter in the wild and can also be given to a Pok\u00e9mon assigned to a Gym to fully recover its motivation meter. Technical Machines are items you can use to permanently teach a Pok\u00e9mon a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack.<\/p>\nTo put these exciting changes in motion, we\u2019ll be temporarily disabling all Gyms. 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A Raid Battle is a cooperative gameplay experience that encourages you to work with other Trainers to defeat an extremely powerful Pok\u00e9mon known as the Raid Boss. Before a Raid Battle begins, all Pok\u00e9mon assigned to the Gym will return to their Trainers, and a large Egg will appear atop the Gym. When the countdown above the Egg reaches zero, the Raid Boss will be revealed.<\/p>\nBefore you can battle the Raid Boss, you\u2019ll need a Raid Pass. You can get one free Raid Pass per day by visiting a Gym, but you can only hold one at a time. You can also get Premium Raid Passes from the in-game shop. Upon using your pass to join the battle, you and up to 20 other Trainers work together to defeat the Raid Boss. 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Very soon, Trainers around the world will be able to participate in a revamped Gym gameplay experience, including the opportunity to join together with others to battle against powerful Pok\u00e9mon in the new Raid Battle feature!<\/p>\nNew Gym Features and Updates: Starting soon, Gyms are undergoing a major facelift. You\u2019ll soon be able to spin the Photo Disc at Gyms to acquire items just as you do at Pok\u00e9Stops\u2014but that\u2019s only the beginning. More updates to Gym battles are also just around the corner. Gyms are no longer based on Prestige and training. Instead, they now feature six permanent slots that can be filled by the controlling team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon. Each Pok\u00e9mon assigned to these slots must be unique. For example, only one Blissey can be assigned to a Gym at a time. In addition, opposing teams will battle the Pok\u00e9mon in the order they were assigned to the Gym.<\/p>\nAt the heart of the update is a new motivation system that will significantly change how you interact with Gyms. When a Pok\u00e9mon is assigned to a Gym, a motivation meter will be displayed. Pok\u00e9mon assigned to defend a Gym lose motivation over time and as they are defeated in battle. As a Pok\u00e9mon loses motivation, its CP will temporarily decrease, making it easier for opposing teams to defeat. To help keep the Pok\u00e9mon motivated and in tip-top shape for their next battle, Trainers can treat their team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon to some Berries, which restore their motivation. If a Pok\u00e9mon loses all motivation, it will leave the Gym and return to its Trainer the next time it loses a battle, so you\u2019ll want to keep your team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon motivated by giving them Berries frequently!<\/p>\n<\/p>\nGym Badges: Now you\u2019ll be able to earn Gym Badges when interacting with the many Gyms around the world. Gym Badges serve as mementos of your Pok\u00e9mon GO adventures and reflect your contribution to a Gym\u2019s success.<\/p>\nYou\u2019ll be able to level up your Badges by battling, giving Berries to the Pok\u00e9mon in the Gym and spinning the Gym\u2019s Photo Disc. You can earn the opportunity to receive bonus items and increased rewards from Gyms by raising the level of your Gym Badge.<\/p>\nNew Raid Battle Feature: All around the world, you\u2019ll soon be able to participate in the new Raid Battle feature at Gyms. A Raid Battle is a cooperative gameplay experience that encourages you to work with other Trainers to defeat an extremely powerful Pok\u00e9mon known as the Raid Boss. Before a Raid Battle begins, all Pok\u00e9mon assigned to the Gym will return to their Trainers, and a large Egg will appear atop the Gym. When the countdown above the Egg reaches zero, the Raid Boss will be revealed.<\/p>\nBefore you can battle the Raid Boss, you\u2019ll need a Raid Pass. You can get one free Raid Pass per day by visiting a Gym, but you can only hold one at a time. You can also get Premium Raid Passes from the in-game shop. Upon using your pass to join the battle, you and up to 20 other Trainers work together to defeat the Raid Boss. If you successfully defeat the Raid Boss within the five-minute time limit, you\u2019ll have the chance to catch an extra powerful Pok\u00e9mon of your own!<\/p>\nNew Items: After defeating a Raid Boss, you\u2019ll receive a collection of rewards, including some new items obtained only by defeating a Raid Boss: Rare Candies, Golden Razz Berries, and two types of Technical Machines\u2014Fast and Charged. A Rare Candy is a mysterious candy that, when used on a Pok\u00e9mon, turns into that Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s Candy. Golden Razz Berries will greatly increase your chances of catching a Pok\u00e9mon you encounter in the wild and can also be given to a Pok\u00e9mon assigned to a Gym to fully recover its motivation meter. Technical Machines are items you can use to permanently teach a Pok\u00e9mon a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack.<\/p>\nTo put these exciting changes in motion, we\u2019ll be temporarily disabling all Gyms. 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Very soon, Trainers around the world will be able to participate in a revamped Gym gameplay experience, including the opportunity to join together with others to battle against powerful Pok\u00e9mon in the new Raid Battle feature!<\/p>\nNew Gym Features and Updates: Starting soon, Gyms are undergoing a major facelift. You\u2019ll soon be able to spin the Photo Disc at Gyms to acquire items just as you do at Pok\u00e9Stops\u2014but that\u2019s only the beginning. More updates to Gym battles are also just around the corner. Gyms are no longer based on Prestige and training. Instead, they now feature six permanent slots that can be filled by the controlling team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon. Each Pok\u00e9mon assigned to these slots must be unique. For example, only one Blissey can be assigned to a Gym at a time. In addition, opposing teams will battle the Pok\u00e9mon in the order they were assigned to the Gym.<\/p>\nAt the heart of the update is a new motivation system that will significantly change how you interact with Gyms. When a Pok\u00e9mon is assigned to a Gym, a motivation meter will be displayed. Pok\u00e9mon assigned to defend a Gym lose motivation over time and as they are defeated in battle. As a Pok\u00e9mon loses motivation, its CP will temporarily decrease, making it easier for opposing teams to defeat. To help keep the Pok\u00e9mon motivated and in tip-top shape for their next battle, Trainers can treat their team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon to some Berries, which restore their motivation. If a Pok\u00e9mon loses all motivation, it will leave the Gym and return to its Trainer the next time it loses a battle, so you\u2019ll want to keep your team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon motivated by giving them Berries frequently!<\/p>\n<\/p>\nGym Badges: Now you\u2019ll be able to earn Gym Badges when interacting with the many Gyms around the world. Gym Badges serve as mementos of your Pok\u00e9mon GO adventures and reflect your contribution to a Gym\u2019s success.<\/p>\nYou\u2019ll be able to level up your Badges by battling, giving Berries to the Pok\u00e9mon in the Gym and spinning the Gym\u2019s Photo Disc. You can earn the opportunity to receive bonus items and increased rewards from Gyms by raising the level of your Gym Badge.<\/p>\nNew Raid Battle Feature: All around the world, you\u2019ll soon be able to participate in the new Raid Battle feature at Gyms. A Raid Battle is a cooperative gameplay experience that encourages you to work with other Trainers to defeat an extremely powerful Pok\u00e9mon known as the Raid Boss. Before a Raid Battle begins, all Pok\u00e9mon assigned to the Gym will return to their Trainers, and a large Egg will appear atop the Gym. When the countdown above the Egg reaches zero, the Raid Boss will be revealed.<\/p>\nBefore you can battle the Raid Boss, you\u2019ll need a Raid Pass. You can get one free Raid Pass per day by visiting a Gym, but you can only hold one at a time. You can also get Premium Raid Passes from the in-game shop. Upon using your pass to join the battle, you and up to 20 other Trainers work together to defeat the Raid Boss. If you successfully defeat the Raid Boss within the five-minute time limit, you\u2019ll have the chance to catch an extra powerful Pok\u00e9mon of your own!<\/p>\nNew Items: After defeating a Raid Boss, you\u2019ll receive a collection of rewards, including some new items obtained only by defeating a Raid Boss: Rare Candies, Golden Razz Berries, and two types of Technical Machines\u2014Fast and Charged. A Rare Candy is a mysterious candy that, when used on a Pok\u00e9mon, turns into that Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s Candy. Golden Razz Berries will greatly increase your chances of catching a Pok\u00e9mon you encounter in the wild and can also be given to a Pok\u00e9mon assigned to a Gym to fully recover its motivation meter. Technical Machines are items you can use to permanently teach a Pok\u00e9mon a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack.<\/p>\nTo put these exciting changes in motion, we\u2019ll be temporarily disabling all Gyms. Once the update has been rolled out to players around the world, Gyms will return. The Raid Battle feature will then be rolled out slowly over the next few weeks, starting as a beta, with raids visible only to a subset of players at certain Gym locations. Over a few days, we\u2019ll invite more players to participate and enable raids at more Gyms around the world. Keep an eye on our social media channels for updates on when you\u2019ll be able to start battling in raids. We can\u2019t wait to see you outside battling at your local Gyms!<\/p><\/blockquote>\nSource<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Niantic has pulled back the curtain on a substantial update coming soon to Pokemon GO. When it’s released, players will have access to number of new features. Pokemon GO is seeing “a major facelift” to Gyms, such as spinning the Photo Disc at Gyms to obtain items similar to PokeStops. 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Very soon, Trainers around the world will be able to participate in a revamped Gym gameplay experience, including the opportunity to join together with others to battle against powerful Pok\u00e9mon in the new Raid Battle feature!<\/p>\nNew Gym Features and Updates: Starting soon, Gyms are undergoing a major facelift. You\u2019ll soon be able to spin the Photo Disc at Gyms to acquire items just as you do at Pok\u00e9Stops\u2014but that\u2019s only the beginning. More updates to Gym battles are also just around the corner. Gyms are no longer based on Prestige and training. Instead, they now feature six permanent slots that can be filled by the controlling team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon. Each Pok\u00e9mon assigned to these slots must be unique. For example, only one Blissey can be assigned to a Gym at a time. In addition, opposing teams will battle the Pok\u00e9mon in the order they were assigned to the Gym.<\/p>\nAt the heart of the update is a new motivation system that will significantly change how you interact with Gyms. When a Pok\u00e9mon is assigned to a Gym, a motivation meter will be displayed. Pok\u00e9mon assigned to defend a Gym lose motivation over time and as they are defeated in battle. As a Pok\u00e9mon loses motivation, its CP will temporarily decrease, making it easier for opposing teams to defeat. To help keep the Pok\u00e9mon motivated and in tip-top shape for their next battle, Trainers can treat their team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon to some Berries, which restore their motivation. If a Pok\u00e9mon loses all motivation, it will leave the Gym and return to its Trainer the next time it loses a battle, so you\u2019ll want to keep your team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon motivated by giving them Berries frequently!<\/p>\n<\/p>\nGym Badges: Now you\u2019ll be able to earn Gym Badges when interacting with the many Gyms around the world. Gym Badges serve as mementos of your Pok\u00e9mon GO adventures and reflect your contribution to a Gym\u2019s success.<\/p>\nYou\u2019ll be able to level up your Badges by battling, giving Berries to the Pok\u00e9mon in the Gym and spinning the Gym\u2019s Photo Disc. You can earn the opportunity to receive bonus items and increased rewards from Gyms by raising the level of your Gym Badge.<\/p>\nNew Raid Battle Feature: All around the world, you\u2019ll soon be able to participate in the new Raid Battle feature at Gyms. A Raid Battle is a cooperative gameplay experience that encourages you to work with other Trainers to defeat an extremely powerful Pok\u00e9mon known as the Raid Boss. Before a Raid Battle begins, all Pok\u00e9mon assigned to the Gym will return to their Trainers, and a large Egg will appear atop the Gym. When the countdown above the Egg reaches zero, the Raid Boss will be revealed.<\/p>\nBefore you can battle the Raid Boss, you\u2019ll need a Raid Pass. You can get one free Raid Pass per day by visiting a Gym, but you can only hold one at a time. You can also get Premium Raid Passes from the in-game shop. Upon using your pass to join the battle, you and up to 20 other Trainers work together to defeat the Raid Boss. If you successfully defeat the Raid Boss within the five-minute time limit, you\u2019ll have the chance to catch an extra powerful Pok\u00e9mon of your own!<\/p>\nNew Items: After defeating a Raid Boss, you\u2019ll receive a collection of rewards, including some new items obtained only by defeating a Raid Boss: Rare Candies, Golden Razz Berries, and two types of Technical Machines\u2014Fast and Charged. A Rare Candy is a mysterious candy that, when used on a Pok\u00e9mon, turns into that Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s Candy. Golden Razz Berries will greatly increase your chances of catching a Pok\u00e9mon you encounter in the wild and can also be given to a Pok\u00e9mon assigned to a Gym to fully recover its motivation meter. Technical Machines are items you can use to permanently teach a Pok\u00e9mon a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack.<\/p>\nTo put these exciting changes in motion, we\u2019ll be temporarily disabling all Gyms. Once the update has been rolled out to players around the world, Gyms will return. The Raid Battle feature will then be rolled out slowly over the next few weeks, starting as a beta, with raids visible only to a subset of players at certain Gym locations. Over a few days, we\u2019ll invite more players to participate and enable raids at more Gyms around the world. Keep an eye on our social media channels for updates on when you\u2019ll be able to start battling in raids. We can\u2019t wait to see you outside battling at your local Gyms!<\/p><\/blockquote>\nSource<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Niantic has pulled back the curtain on a substantial update coming soon to Pokemon GO. When it’s released, players will have access to number of new features. Pokemon GO is seeing “a major facelift” to Gyms, such as spinning the Photo Disc at Gyms to obtain items similar to PokeStops. 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You\u2019ll soon be able to spin the Photo Disc at Gyms to acquire items just as you do at Pok\u00e9Stops\u2014but that\u2019s only the beginning. More updates to Gym battles are also just around the corner. Gyms are no longer based on Prestige and training. Instead, they now feature six permanent slots that can be filled by the controlling team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon. Each Pok\u00e9mon assigned to these slots must be unique. For example, only one Blissey can be assigned to a Gym at a time. In addition, opposing teams will battle the Pok\u00e9mon in the order they were assigned to the Gym.<\/p>\nAt the heart of the update is a new motivation system that will significantly change how you interact with Gyms. When a Pok\u00e9mon is assigned to a Gym, a motivation meter will be displayed. Pok\u00e9mon assigned to defend a Gym lose motivation over time and as they are defeated in battle. As a Pok\u00e9mon loses motivation, its CP will temporarily decrease, making it easier for opposing teams to defeat. To help keep the Pok\u00e9mon motivated and in tip-top shape for their next battle, Trainers can treat their team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon to some Berries, which restore their motivation. If a Pok\u00e9mon loses all motivation, it will leave the Gym and return to its Trainer the next time it loses a battle, so you\u2019ll want to keep your team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon motivated by giving them Berries frequently!<\/p>\n<\/p>\nGym Badges: Now you\u2019ll be able to earn Gym Badges when interacting with the many Gyms around the world. Gym Badges serve as mementos of your Pok\u00e9mon GO adventures and reflect your contribution to a Gym\u2019s success.<\/p>\nYou\u2019ll be able to level up your Badges by battling, giving Berries to the Pok\u00e9mon in the Gym and spinning the Gym\u2019s Photo Disc. You can earn the opportunity to receive bonus items and increased rewards from Gyms by raising the level of your Gym Badge.<\/p>\nNew Raid Battle Feature: All around the world, you\u2019ll soon be able to participate in the new Raid Battle feature at Gyms. A Raid Battle is a cooperative gameplay experience that encourages you to work with other Trainers to defeat an extremely powerful Pok\u00e9mon known as the Raid Boss. Before a Raid Battle begins, all Pok\u00e9mon assigned to the Gym will return to their Trainers, and a large Egg will appear atop the Gym. When the countdown above the Egg reaches zero, the Raid Boss will be revealed.<\/p>\nBefore you can battle the Raid Boss, you\u2019ll need a Raid Pass. You can get one free Raid Pass per day by visiting a Gym, but you can only hold one at a time. You can also get Premium Raid Passes from the in-game shop. Upon using your pass to join the battle, you and up to 20 other Trainers work together to defeat the Raid Boss. If you successfully defeat the Raid Boss within the five-minute time limit, you\u2019ll have the chance to catch an extra powerful Pok\u00e9mon of your own!<\/p>\nNew Items: After defeating a Raid Boss, you\u2019ll receive a collection of rewards, including some new items obtained only by defeating a Raid Boss: Rare Candies, Golden Razz Berries, and two types of Technical Machines\u2014Fast and Charged. A Rare Candy is a mysterious candy that, when used on a Pok\u00e9mon, turns into that Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s Candy. Golden Razz Berries will greatly increase your chances of catching a Pok\u00e9mon you encounter in the wild and can also be given to a Pok\u00e9mon assigned to a Gym to fully recover its motivation meter. Technical Machines are items you can use to permanently teach a Pok\u00e9mon a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack.<\/p>\nTo put these exciting changes in motion, we\u2019ll be temporarily disabling all Gyms. Once the update has been rolled out to players around the world, Gyms will return. The Raid Battle feature will then be rolled out slowly over the next few weeks, starting as a beta, with raids visible only to a subset of players at certain Gym locations. Over a few days, we\u2019ll invite more players to participate and enable raids at more Gyms around the world. Keep an eye on our social media channels for updates on when you\u2019ll be able to start battling in raids. We can\u2019t wait to see you outside battling at your local Gyms!<\/p><\/blockquote>\nSource<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Niantic has pulled back the curtain on a substantial update coming soon to Pokemon GO. When it’s released, players will have access to number of new features. Pokemon GO is seeing “a major facelift” to Gyms, such as spinning the Photo Disc at Gyms to obtain items similar to PokeStops. 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You\u2019ll soon be able to spin the Photo Disc at Gyms to acquire items just as you do at Pok\u00e9Stops\u2014but that\u2019s only the beginning. More updates to Gym battles are also just around the corner. Gyms are no longer based on Prestige and training. Instead, they now feature six permanent slots that can be filled by the controlling team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon. Each Pok\u00e9mon assigned to these slots must be unique. For example, only one Blissey can be assigned to a Gym at a time. In addition, opposing teams will battle the Pok\u00e9mon in the order they were assigned to the Gym.<\/p>\nAt the heart of the update is a new motivation system that will significantly change how you interact with Gyms. When a Pok\u00e9mon is assigned to a Gym, a motivation meter will be displayed. Pok\u00e9mon assigned to defend a Gym lose motivation over time and as they are defeated in battle. As a Pok\u00e9mon loses motivation, its CP will temporarily decrease, making it easier for opposing teams to defeat. To help keep the Pok\u00e9mon motivated and in tip-top shape for their next battle, Trainers can treat their team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon to some Berries, which restore their motivation. If a Pok\u00e9mon loses all motivation, it will leave the Gym and return to its Trainer the next time it loses a battle, so you\u2019ll want to keep your team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon motivated by giving them Berries frequently!<\/p>\n<\/p>\nGym Badges: Now you\u2019ll be able to earn Gym Badges when interacting with the many Gyms around the world. Gym Badges serve as mementos of your Pok\u00e9mon GO adventures and reflect your contribution to a Gym\u2019s success.<\/p>\nYou\u2019ll be able to level up your Badges by battling, giving Berries to the Pok\u00e9mon in the Gym and spinning the Gym\u2019s Photo Disc. You can earn the opportunity to receive bonus items and increased rewards from Gyms by raising the level of your Gym Badge.<\/p>\nNew Raid Battle Feature: All around the world, you\u2019ll soon be able to participate in the new Raid Battle feature at Gyms. A Raid Battle is a cooperative gameplay experience that encourages you to work with other Trainers to defeat an extremely powerful Pok\u00e9mon known as the Raid Boss. Before a Raid Battle begins, all Pok\u00e9mon assigned to the Gym will return to their Trainers, and a large Egg will appear atop the Gym. When the countdown above the Egg reaches zero, the Raid Boss will be revealed.<\/p>\nBefore you can battle the Raid Boss, you\u2019ll need a Raid Pass. You can get one free Raid Pass per day by visiting a Gym, but you can only hold one at a time. You can also get Premium Raid Passes from the in-game shop. Upon using your pass to join the battle, you and up to 20 other Trainers work together to defeat the Raid Boss. If you successfully defeat the Raid Boss within the five-minute time limit, you\u2019ll have the chance to catch an extra powerful Pok\u00e9mon of your own!<\/p>\nNew Items: After defeating a Raid Boss, you\u2019ll receive a collection of rewards, including some new items obtained only by defeating a Raid Boss: Rare Candies, Golden Razz Berries, and two types of Technical Machines\u2014Fast and Charged. A Rare Candy is a mysterious candy that, when used on a Pok\u00e9mon, turns into that Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s Candy. Golden Razz Berries will greatly increase your chances of catching a Pok\u00e9mon you encounter in the wild and can also be given to a Pok\u00e9mon assigned to a Gym to fully recover its motivation meter. Technical Machines are items you can use to permanently teach a Pok\u00e9mon a new Fast Attack or Charged Attack.<\/p>\nTo put these exciting changes in motion, we\u2019ll be temporarily disabling all Gyms. Once the update has been rolled out to players around the world, Gyms will return. The Raid Battle feature will then be rolled out slowly over the next few weeks, starting as a beta, with raids visible only to a subset of players at certain Gym locations. Over a few days, we\u2019ll invite more players to participate and enable raids at more Gyms around the world. Keep an eye on our social media channels for updates on when you\u2019ll be able to start battling in raids. We can\u2019t wait to see you outside battling at your local Gyms!<\/p><\/blockquote>\nSource<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Niantic has pulled back the curtain on a substantial update coming soon to Pokemon GO. When it’s released, players will have access to number of new features. Pokemon GO is seeing “a major facelift” to Gyms, such as spinning the Photo Disc at Gyms to obtain items similar to PokeStops. 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Gyms are no longer based on Prestige and training. Instead, they now feature six permanent slots that can be filled by the controlling team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon. Each Pok\u00e9mon assigned to these slots must be unique. For example, only one Blissey can be assigned to a Gym at a time. In addition, opposing teams will battle the Pok\u00e9mon in the order they were assigned to the Gym.<\/p>\nAt the heart of the update is a new motivation system that will significantly change how you interact with Gyms. When a Pok\u00e9mon is assigned to a Gym, a motivation meter will be displayed. Pok\u00e9mon assigned to defend a Gym lose motivation over time and as they are defeated in battle. As a Pok\u00e9mon loses motivation, its CP will temporarily decrease, making it easier for opposing teams to defeat. To help keep the Pok\u00e9mon motivated and in tip-top shape for their next battle, Trainers can treat their team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon to some Berries, which restore their motivation. 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A Raid Battle is a cooperative gameplay experience that encourages you to work with other Trainers to defeat an extremely powerful Pok\u00e9mon known as the Raid Boss. Before a Raid Battle begins, all Pok\u00e9mon assigned to the Gym will return to their Trainers, and a large Egg will appear atop the Gym. When the countdown above the Egg reaches zero, the Raid Boss will be revealed.<\/p>\nBefore you can battle the Raid Boss, you\u2019ll need a Raid Pass. You can get one free Raid Pass per day by visiting a Gym, but you can only hold one at a time. You can also get Premium Raid Passes from the in-game shop. Upon using your pass to join the battle, you and up to 20 other Trainers work together to defeat the Raid Boss. 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Instead, they now feature six permanent slots that can be filled by the controlling team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon. Each Pok\u00e9mon assigned to these slots must be unique. For example, only one Blissey can be assigned to a Gym at a time. In addition, opposing teams will battle the Pok\u00e9mon in the order they were assigned to the Gym.<\/p>\nAt the heart of the update is a new motivation system that will significantly change how you interact with Gyms. When a Pok\u00e9mon is assigned to a Gym, a motivation meter will be displayed. Pok\u00e9mon assigned to defend a Gym lose motivation over time and as they are defeated in battle. As a Pok\u00e9mon loses motivation, its CP will temporarily decrease, making it easier for opposing teams to defeat. To help keep the Pok\u00e9mon motivated and in tip-top shape for their next battle, Trainers can treat their team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon to some Berries, which restore their motivation. 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A Raid Battle is a cooperative gameplay experience that encourages you to work with other Trainers to defeat an extremely powerful Pok\u00e9mon known as the Raid Boss. Before a Raid Battle begins, all Pok\u00e9mon assigned to the Gym will return to their Trainers, and a large Egg will appear atop the Gym. When the countdown above the Egg reaches zero, the Raid Boss will be revealed.<\/p>\nBefore you can battle the Raid Boss, you\u2019ll need a Raid Pass. You can get one free Raid Pass per day by visiting a Gym, but you can only hold one at a time. You can also get Premium Raid Passes from the in-game shop. Upon using your pass to join the battle, you and up to 20 other Trainers work together to defeat the Raid Boss. 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A Raid Battle is a cooperative gameplay experience that encourages you to work with other Trainers to defeat an extremely powerful Pok\u00e9mon known as the Raid Boss. Before a Raid Battle begins, all Pok\u00e9mon assigned to the Gym will return to their Trainers, and a large Egg will appear atop the Gym. When the countdown above the Egg reaches zero, the Raid Boss will be revealed.<\/p>\nBefore you can battle the Raid Boss, you\u2019ll need a Raid Pass. You can get one free Raid Pass per day by visiting a Gym, but you can only hold one at a time. You can also get Premium Raid Passes from the in-game shop. Upon using your pass to join the battle, you and up to 20 other Trainers work together to defeat the Raid Boss. 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If a Pok\u00e9mon loses all motivation, it will leave the Gym and return to its Trainer the next time it loses a battle, so you\u2019ll want to keep your team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon motivated by giving them Berries frequently!<\/p>\n<\/p>\nGym Badges: Now you\u2019ll be able to earn Gym Badges when interacting with the many Gyms around the world. Gym Badges serve as mementos of your Pok\u00e9mon GO adventures and reflect your contribution to a Gym\u2019s success.<\/p>\nYou\u2019ll be able to level up your Badges by battling, giving Berries to the Pok\u00e9mon in the Gym and spinning the Gym\u2019s Photo Disc. You can earn the opportunity to receive bonus items and increased rewards from Gyms by raising the level of your Gym Badge.<\/p>\nNew Raid Battle Feature: All around the world, you\u2019ll soon be able to participate in the new Raid Battle feature at Gyms. A Raid Battle is a cooperative gameplay experience that encourages you to work with other Trainers to defeat an extremely powerful Pok\u00e9mon known as the Raid Boss. Before a Raid Battle begins, all Pok\u00e9mon assigned to the Gym will return to their Trainers, and a large Egg will appear atop the Gym. When the countdown above the Egg reaches zero, the Raid Boss will be revealed.<\/p>\nBefore you can battle the Raid Boss, you\u2019ll need a Raid Pass. You can get one free Raid Pass per day by visiting a Gym, but you can only hold one at a time. You can also get Premium Raid Passes from the in-game shop. Upon using your pass to join the battle, you and up to 20 other Trainers work together to defeat the Raid Boss. 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If a Pok\u00e9mon loses all motivation, it will leave the Gym and return to its Trainer the next time it loses a battle, so you\u2019ll want to keep your team\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon motivated by giving them Berries frequently!<\/p>\n<\/p>\nGym Badges: Now you\u2019ll be able to earn Gym Badges when interacting with the many Gyms around the world. Gym Badges serve as mementos of your Pok\u00e9mon GO adventures and reflect your contribution to a Gym\u2019s success.<\/p>\nYou\u2019ll be able to level up your Badges by battling, giving Berries to the Pok\u00e9mon in the Gym and spinning the Gym\u2019s Photo Disc. You can earn the opportunity to receive bonus items and increased rewards from Gyms by raising the level of your Gym Badge.<\/p>\nNew Raid Battle Feature: All around the world, you\u2019ll soon be able to participate in the new Raid Battle feature at Gyms. A Raid Battle is a cooperative gameplay experience that encourages you to work with other Trainers to defeat an extremely powerful Pok\u00e9mon known as the Raid Boss. Before a Raid Battle begins, all Pok\u00e9mon assigned to the Gym will return to their Trainers, and a large Egg will appear atop the Gym. When the countdown above the Egg reaches zero, the Raid Boss will be revealed.<\/p>\nBefore you can battle the Raid Boss, you\u2019ll need a Raid Pass. You can get one free Raid Pass per day by visiting a Gym, but you can only hold one at a time. You can also get Premium Raid Passes from the in-game shop. Upon using your pass to join the battle, you and up to 20 other Trainers work together to defeat the Raid Boss. 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