It wasn't long ago now that Niantic first released the Generation V pocket monsters from the Unova Region into
Pokémon Go, but trainers have still been asking for more of the creatures from the
Pokémon Black and White entries in the franchise. Following the releases of Snivy, Klink, Drilbur, Tepig, Cubchoo, Oshawott, Pansear, and more - players have been on the edge of their seats hoping for any sign of which ones will be released in January, and now we finally do.
Thanks to dataminers recently uncovering a new loading screen in the mobile game, we now know what Niantic has up their sleeve for the months of January - even if they didn't announce which specific pocket monsters they are planning on releasing. If the loading screen (pictured below) proves to be anything more than sheer coincidence, then players can look forward to a healthy handful of new additions.
In the image below players will notice the already availble female Pikachu, Nodorina, Mightyena, Quilava, Marrill, Tyranitar, and Gible. The remaining creatures are all new additions - Scolipede, Axew, and Sewaddle. Of course, if these are being added that will also include all of their respective evolutions. For Sewaddle that means Swadloon and Leavanny, Axew evolves into Fraxure and Haxorus, with Scolipede's family including Venipede and Whirlipede. These numbers confirm at least nine additions in the month of January to the Unova dex. Check out the loading screen for yourself below.
Which of these creatures are you most excited for an opportunity to capture? Meanwhile, have you taken the time to try the new buddy adventure feature yet? Your Pokémon companion can now join you on the map bringing along a bevy of features such as feeding your friend and having them join you when capturing.
Check out the full trailer for the upcoming
Pokémon Go Buddy Adventure feature in below!
Experience Pokémon in the real world with Pokémon Go! You never forget your first Pokémon partner. Share your journey with it again with the new Pokémon GO Buddy Adventure feature!
Pokémon Go is currently available on iOS and Android.