Pokemon GO Leak Teases New Adventure Effects

Summary

• A leak suggests new Adventure Effects are coming to Pokémon GO with the release of Black and White Kyurem.
• White Kyurem's Ice Burn slows target rings during Pokémon encounters.
• Black Kyurem's Freeze Shock paralyzes Pokémon during encounters.

A Pokémon GO leak hints at exciting new Adventure Effects tied to the upcoming arrival of Black and White Kyurem in early March 2025. These Legendary Pokémon, the fusions of Kyurem with Zekrom and Reshiram, are finally making their in-game debut during the GO Tour: Unova event on March 1st and 2nd, as confirmed by Niantic. A leak from Pokeminers reveals two new effects:

According to the leak, White Kyurem will feature "Ice Burn," slowing the target ring during Pokémon encounters, making capturing easier. Black Kyurem's "Freeze Shock" will temporarily paralyze the Pokémon, preventing it from moving or knocking away Poké Balls. These effects promise to significantly aid in catching challenging Pokémon.

Pokémon GO Leak Reveals New Adventure Effects for Black and White Kyurem

• White Kyurem: Ice Burn (slows target ring during encounters)
• Black Kyurem: Freeze Shock (paralyzes Pokémon during encounters)

Beyond the Adventure Effects, the leak also mentions a "Lucky Trinket" item. This item reportedly allows instant Lucky Friend status with another player (provided they are already Great Friends or higher), although the effect is temporary, lasting only a few hours. This could prove invaluable for securing Lucky Trades, a typically rare occurrence.

While the GO Tour: Unova event is still some time off, the Corviknight evolution line arrives January 21st during the Steely Resolve event. Five-star raids will feature Deoxys and Dialga, and Dynamax versions of the Legendary Bird Trio are available in Max Raids from January 20th to February 3rd.