A new piece of Pokémon Go artwork unveiled by Niantic contains the Gen 6 starters: Froakie, Fennekin, and Chespin. For the very last several generations, Niantic has released a identical piece of artwork in the months and months leading up to that generation’s launch in the game. If record repeats by itself, this suggests Gen 6 critters need to be hitting the activity soon.

Pokémon Go’s upcoming Fest is even now scheduled to kick off throughout the world on July 25 and 26 (you will will need to purchase an in-video game ticket to attend), but distant raids have been delayed. In a put up in the game, Niantic suggests “We experienced hoped to present this new element for you this month, but we have found a lot more time is desired in buy to implement it. Our up to date timeline moves the release to a later on date, and we will share far more particulars at the time available.”

Distant raids will permit good friends to crew up for significant health club battles from about the globe, meaning additional persons really should be able to team up for five-star encounters.

And trainers, make absolutely sure you preserve your eyes on the sky. Workforce Rocket balloons are now in Pokémon Go. When you see a balloon, tap it, and you’ll be taken into a fight towards Team Rocket and shadow Pokémon. Sierra, Arlo, Cliff, and Giovanni are also airborne. You may will need to use your radar yet again to observe them down.