Several Pokemon will have access to moves previously unavailable to them, including the three Legendary Birds from Generation I — Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres.
There will also be two new attacks added to the game.
Changes to the combat system:
- Bug fix: When a Trainer's Pokémon is knocked out in PvP combat, the battle will briefly pause to allow more time for the Trainer to choose their next Pokémon. This will also avoid Pokémon damaging each other when withdrawn to their Poké Balls.
- Charged Attack gameplay will also be updated with new mechanics based around tapping and swiping.
New attacks for Pokémon
Newly Added Attacks
In addition to the above Pokémon receiving new move possibilities, the following two attacks are brand new to the game.
Fairy-type Fast Attack
Available on:
Raichu, Clefable, Wigglytuff, Wobbuffet, Granbull, Donphan, Gardevoir, Delcatty, Latias, Togekiss, Gallade.
Normal-type Charged Attack
This move also increases the user's Defense 100% of the time.
Available on:
Blastoise, Raichu, Lapras, Snorlax, Rhyperior.
To tie in with the forthcoming Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution movie, Niantic have announced that Armored Mewtwo will be available as a Raid Boss for a limited time only. Get ready, Trainers — you won't want to miss out!
