'Pokémon Go' 2017 Latest News: Water Event Ongoing Until March 29

By Jilianne Arbonida, Christian Post Contributor Friday, March 24, 2017

Players of "Pokémon Go" are currently enjoying Niantic Labs newest event, the Water Festival, which will end on March 29.

Those who are interested in catching water-type Pokémon like Squirtle and Totodile must starting looking for them now, as they are bound to appear more often in the game, regardless of location. The Water Event will make it possible to catch these creatures that normally pop up when a player is close to the water. According to BGR, some gamers have already netted shiny Magikarp, which can evolve to shiny red Gyarados by using 400 candies.

Since more Squirtle and Totodile are expected to appear in the event, players have more opportunities to evolve them into Wartortle, Blastoise, Croconaw and Feraligatr and add them to their collection. Lapras, an ice Pokémon, has also been sighted. Reports state that its spawn potential has been increased.

According to Forbes, other water-based Pokémon that may pop up are those of the Johto second generation, which may or may not include Azumarill, Chinchou, Quagsire, Lanturn, Marill and Wooper. Others like Politoed, Slowking, Corsola, Remoraid, Qwilfish, Octillery, Mantine and Kingdra may also be sited. For players who are interested in equipping their Magikarp with a hat, the new wardrobe item will be available by using Pokécoins.

Meanwhile, fans are patiently waiting for Niantic Labs to drop more legendary Pokémon. Previously, it was revealed that Mew, Mewtwo and three legendary birds – Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres – will be available within the end of the year.

Polygon emphasizes, though, that players must not expect first and second generation rare Pokémon to appear just yet. In an interview with director Tatsuo Nomura, he stated the need to hold off in the introduction of such Pokémon.

"The value of Pokémon is that each one is very unique, and they have their own stories and characteristics. I do want to preserve and if possible enhance that aspect as they're not all the same," Nomura said.