Pokemon GO update (0.105.0) slowly is rolling out on Android and iOS and here is a proper teardown list for the upcoming!

1. Alolan Forms Added
2. List of Alolan Pokemon
3. Rainbow Weather Effect
4. New Items option on Pokémon screen
5. Remote view from the gym badge

We know it’s too much exciting seeing the Alolan Forms and much of new things on the list, so without adding much ado let’s begin the teardown.

Alolan Forms

Niantic is the changing the way how they are handling the GAME_MASTER file, as the new version adds a few new fields in the mix.

.AlolaGameMasterUtil
.HasAlolaForm
.IsAlolaForm
.NormalFormForAlolaPokemon
.AlolaFormForAlolaPokemon

List of Alolan Pokemon

Along with that we also got the first official mention of Alola forms and their numbers in this APK:

.ALOLA_FORM_POKEMON_LIST
.ALOLA_FORM_NUMBERS

Here’s the Complete List

[SPOILER AHEAD]

.RATTATA_NORMAL
.RATTATA_ALOLA
.RATICATE_NORMAL
.RATICATE_ALOLA
.RAICHU_NORMAL
.RAICHU_ALOLA
.SANDSHREW_NORMAL
.SANDSHREW_ALOLA
.SANDSLASH_NORMAL
.SANDSLASH_ALOLA
.VULPIX_NORMAL
.VULPIX_ALOLA
.NINETALES_NORMAL
.NINETALES_ALOLA
.DIGLETT_NORMAL
.DIGLETT_ALOLA
.DUGTRIO_NORMAL
.DUGTRIO_ALOLA
.MEOWTH_NORMAL
.MEOWTH_ALOLA
.PERSIAN_NORMAL
.PERSIAN_ALOLA
.GEODUDE_NORMAL
.GEODUDE_ALOLA
.GRAVELER_NORMAL
.GRAVELER_ALOLA
.GOLEM_NORMAL
.GOLEM_ALOLA
.GRIMER_NORMAL
.GRIMER_ALOLA
.MUK_NORMAL
.MUK_ALOLA
.EXEGGUTOR_NORMAL
.EXEGGUTOR_ALOLA
.MAROWAK_NORMAL
.MAROWAK_ALOLA

Want to see how they look? Please visit our Alolan Form Page, we have mentioned the new Alolan Form Typing and Looks – Visit Here

Also Read: FAQs: What Exactly are Alolan Forms?

Rainbow Weather Effect

It looks like Niantic is testing some special weather mode, might it be connected to Alolan Forms which might appear during the Rainbow, But it’s still not confirmed, all around here is just the Speculations

.get_EnableSpecialWeather
.set_EnableSpecialWeather
.get_SpecialWeatherProbability
.set_SpecialWeatherProbability
.IsItRainbowTime
.permanent
.AttachRainbow
.TurnRainbow
.TurnOnRainbow
.TurnOffRainbow
.RainbowTime
.CalculateSunPosition
.angleInRadians
.CorrectAngle
.rainbowShader

New Items option on Pokémon screen

Now there’s a New items option on Pokemon Screen, you can use items like TMs, Rare candy, Portions, Revive directly from Pokemon Info screen.

Remote view from the gym badge

It’s great to see that Niantic continues listening to the player base, Now you can remote view the Pokemon from the Gym Badge.

Here’s how it looks!

What do you think about the new update?  Let us know in the comments below and join the discussion on our Pokemon Go – WorldWide Niantic News Update Facebook Group!

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With the recent announcement that Alolan Forms of Pokemon are coming to Pokemon GO, many trainers are super excited, some are not and while some are still few questions on what are Alolan forms and how are they different!

Well, we’re here for everyone and we have created a FAQs on Alolan form and tried to answer all the questions, so without wasting more time let’s begin!

Obviously, the First question would be what is Alolan Form.

FAQs of Alolan Form – A simple explanation for those that are confused

What is Alolan Form?

Alola is Region Variant Pokemon, Just in a simple language, Alolan Forms are the alternate version of the same Pokémon which are supposed to represent Pokémon of the same species that evolved differently for geographical reasons (Examples Few Animals are different in different countries because of Habitat).

Why are they called Alolan Forms?

They are called Alolan forms because they come from the Alola region in the main series games (just like the current newest release set in Pokémon GO comes from the Hoenn region).

What is Region Variant?

A regional variant is a species of Pokémon found in a specific region that takes on a different form than it does in most other regions. These Pokémon have uniquely adapted to habitats that are different than those where its species naturally live in other parts of the world. As such, many things may be different about them, from their appearance and way of living to even their type, moves, Abilities, base stats and height and weight. This is analogous to peripatric speciation in regards to real-world phenomena, where a population that is isolated from the rest of the species develop unique traits and eventually evolve into a new species.

When were Alolan Forms Introduced in Pokemon?

Alolan forms were introduced in Generation 7 in the Sun and Moon games. They were created when Kantonian Pokemon traveled to the tropical region of Alola and had to adapt to the environment around them and protect themselves from predators. To do this, they changed forms, typing, and even stats to better survive in the new habitat.

Normal and Alolan Vulpix in the anime

Do they have different typing and stats?

Yes, although they resemble the original form, they have a different typing and stats, and as a result, they have a different appearance that resembles their new typing better.

and we can expect these Alolan versions to learn different moves, be a different type, and have different stats, and therefore have a different max CP than their non-Alolan comrades.

Alolan Form Typings and Look?

Please visit our Alolan Form Page, we have mentioned the new Alolan Form Typing and Looks – Visit Here

Will they have a different dex page?

They will almost definitely have the same entry in the Pokédex but with a button for their Alolan form, just like Castform. It would be strange for Niantic to not do it this way.

How are Alolan Forms obtained?

Some are normally obtained by evolving the Alolan form of their pre-evolution (e.g. Alolan Raticate comes from an Alolan Rattata) while others are a separate evolution of the normal form.

How will they spawn in Pokemon Go?

At this time we do not know if Alolan forms will spawn on the overworld or will be regional, at this time we cannot answer.

Will these Pokemon be meta relevant or better than their Normal forms?

This may be true for select Pokemon as they have different typing and stats.

Did we miss anything?

Feel free to ask anything else you may want to know. If we can’t answer them, maybe someone else reading can. Let us know in the comments below and join the discussion on our Pokemon Go – WorldWide Niantic News Update Facebook Group!

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When everyone thought that Niantic would be taking a break from events, they surprise us all by pulling something from their hat once again! The announcement titled: Alolan Forms are coming to Pokemon GO! went live a couple hours ago on Pokémon GO Live and things just got even better in the past hour! Here’s our News Roundup and What is Alolan Form.

Here’s the Original Message from Niantic

“Sunny days are ahead! Whether your forecast calls for rain or shine, we’re celebrating all around the world by introducing some special Pokémon from the tropical Alola region to Pokémon GO. Get ready for some of the Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region to appear in their Alolan forms! These unique variants were first seen in the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video games, and they will make their way to Pokémon GO in the coming weeks. Keep an eye out for news related to this exciting change—and don’t forget to tell your friends! Stay safe, and happy exploring!”

So what are Alolan Forms? 

Alola is Region Variant Pokemon 

A regional variant is a species of Pokémon found in a specific region that takes on a different form than it does in most other regions. These Pokémon have uniquely adapted to habitats that are different than those where its species naturally live in other parts of the world. As such, many things may be different about them, from their appearance and way of living to even their type, moves, Abilities, base stats and height and weight. This is analogous to peripatric speciation in regards to real-world phenomena, where a population that is isolated from the rest of the species develop unique traits and eventually evolve into a new species.

According to Blubapedia 

In the Alola region, a species’ regional variant is referred to as its Alola Form. A Pokémon in its Alola Form is described as Alolan — for example, Exeggutor in its Alola Form is referred to as Alolan Exeggutor. Only Pokémon introduced in Generation I have Alola Forms.

In Alola, when breeding Pokémon whose offspring has a regional variant, the offspring’s form depends on its parents. If either parent is the species’ normal form and holds an Everstone, and if the offspring is in the same family as that parent, then the offspring will hatch as the normal form. In all other cases, the offspring will always hatch in its Alola Form.

Normal and Alolan Vulpix in the anime

Alolan Forms of Pokémon Originally Discovered in the Kanto Region

1. Rattata – Now DARK & NORMAL
2. Raticate – Now DARK & NORMAL
3. Raichu – Now ELECTRIC & PSYCHIC
4. Sandshrew – Now ICE & STEEL
5. Sandslash – Now ICE & STEEL
6. Vulpix – Now ICE
7. Ninetales – Now ICE & FAIRY
8. Diglett – Now GROUND & STEEL
9. Dugtrio – Now GROUND & STEEL
10. Meowth – Now DARK
11. Persian – Now DARK
12. Geodude – Now ROCK & ELECTRIC
13. Graveler – Now ROCK & ELECTRIC
14. Golem – Now ROCK & ELECTRIC
15. Grimer – Now POISON & DARK
16. Muk – Now POISON & DARK
17. Exeggutor – Now GRASS & DRAGON
18. Marowak – Now FIRE & GHOST

Normal Form	Alolan Form

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