'Pokemon Go' News and Updates: Gen 2 to Be Released Soon, 12 Pokemon to Have Ability to Evolve
This time, you really CAN catch 'em all!
The augmented reality game that took the entire world by storm—Pokemon Go—has some further good news: Niantic is planning to release planning to release a new version of the game, promising more features, creatures, and much-improved gameplay.
In the game's current version, 142 out of 151 Pokemon, which originated from the Kanto region,are catalogued in the Pokedex. Five legendary Pokemon: Articuno, Moltres, Zapdos, Mew, and Mewtwo, are yet to be added into the database.
But with Pokemon Go Gen 2, new Pokemon from the Johto region are rumored to be released into the game. The 12 currently catalogued Pokemon will be able to evolve into their fourth-stage evolutions. Rumor has it that creatures from Pokemon Gold, Silver, and Crystal will be included in the second version.
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12 New Pokemon Up for Grabs
Better save up your candies, folks, because these Pokemon are going to get some serious boost in the new version!
1. Zubat – Crobat
In case you didn't know, the Zubat we've all shrugged off as a nuisance actually evolve into a much powerful Crobat. This is useful because Crobats are known for their high stats.
2. Oddish – Bellosom
Now, players can choose to have their Oddish evolve into either Vileplume or Bellossom.
3. Poliwag – Politoed
Like Bellossom, Politoed is Poliwag's third evolution.
4. Slowpoke – Slowking
This is Slowpoke's majestic final form.
5. Onix – Steelix
From a rock Pokemon, Onix can turn into serious badass steel-type (in case that wasn't obvious enough) Steelix.
6. Hitmontop
Hitmontop is actually a third form of Tyrogue, who isn't really a Gen 1 Pokemon. However, its other forms are Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan.
7. Horsea – Kingdra
Like Slowpoke, Horsea's final form is majesty.
8-9. Eevee – Espeon and Umbreon
Everyone's favorite genetic chameleon still has some surprises up its sleeve. It becomes Espeon in its Psychic form, and Umbreon in its Dark form.
10. Porygon 2
Porygon 2 is simply Porygon 1's other form.
11. Chansey – Blissey
Blissey is Chansey's winged third-form evolution.
12. Scizor
While Scizor is arguably more badass looking than its pre-evolution form, Scyther, it has much lower stats. So, just catch a duplicate Scyther before you evolve yours.
While there's no official release date for the Gen 2 version yet, chances are they'll be up next year—which will give plenty of time for players to stock up on their Gen 1 Pokemon counterparts and candies!
