Pokémon GO Entire Meta Could Shift with Move Balance Changes Next Season, Time to Pause Powering Up Pokémon?
Michael Steranka, Pokémon GO’s director, has dropped some major hints about what’s to come next Season, and it’s not just another run-of-the-mill update. After wrapping up the 2023 Pokémon GO Worlds, Steranka gave an interview and let slip that big move balance changes are coming next Season.
Steranka wasn’t spilling all the beans, but he made it clear that the Pokémon GO team is ready to shake things up more than usual. Could this be the rumored Paldea update, allowing Pokémon to change their type temporarily? It might be the easiest thing for them to do, but with all the bugs and recurring issues, some players might be more worried than excited about Niantic’s updates.
Here’s a piece of advice, you might want to hold off on powering up Pokémon. The entire meta could change in just three weeks.
"We're always looking to spice things up, and now that the World championships will have concluded, I think it's a great opportunity for us to shake things up maybe more than usual." – @MichaelSteranka
— MiniBenoit (@MiniBenoit) August 13, 2023
While we’re waiting for the big reveal, leaks about the next Season’s events are coming in hot. Get ready for a lively few months in Pokémon GO:
September 2023:
- Community Day with Grubbin in the spotlight.
- Festival of Light featuring Tadbulb.
- Psychic Spectacular, with shiny Solosis taking the stage.
October 2023:
- Community Day with Timburr.
- Harvest Festival featuring Smoliv.
- Hatch Day celebration, highlighting Azuril.
November 2023:
- Community Day Wooper and Paldean Wooper.
The next Season of Pokémon GO is shaping up to be a wild ride. With move balance changes on the horizon and an array of exciting events, there’s never been a better time to dive back into the game. Whether you’re excited or a bit wary about what’s to come, one thing’s for sure, Pokémon GO isn’t slowing down.
Keep an eye on our site for updates, prepare for some surprises, and as always, stay safe out there, Trainers.
Pokemon Go does not have a meta. The entire game is mash button faster to win. I still don’t understand why they even have an event for this at worlds. It’s essentially the special Olympics of the Pokemon community. Hence why they are trying to run it into the ground so they can make room for something new.