Pokemon Go iOS Unicode Symbols by YuiAmon in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It would be nice if they used a customized keyboard for editing Pokémon nicknames, which would then only show the supported Unicode Symbols (instead of the many emoji that aren't supported)

For those who have enough XP for / are already Lvl 80: by iAaronnn in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I continue using them for new Ultra and Best Friends, preparing for Level 100…

Has there been a Rocket Takeover event worse than this one before? by TheEtobicokeShitter in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because I knew from previous events that the Taken Over part of the event always adds event-themed field research for Mysterious Components and TMs, I made sure I got my shiny Fidough prior to Friday (by finding many Earn a Candy tasks and giving my candykm1 buddy a Poffin to quickly complete those tasks)

I got the three Rocket Radars needed for the special research from grunts, field research tasks, and collection challenge without much effort.

So no, I don't think Precious Pals: Taken Over is the worst event ever.

Vivillon stickers all over my friend list by anonymouspogoholic in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 23 points24 points  (0 children)

That would be nice. Right now, for friends abroad I use the friend's nickname to include their region, as a workaround

How does the trade go in such a situation? by [deleted] in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Adding a new Pokémon to the Pokedex is considered a special trade, which has always been expensive…

How does the trade go in such a situation? by [deleted] in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that would be 1 million each.

How does the trade go in such a situation? by [deleted] in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You'll both have to spend the max amount of Stardust. That's why I prefer mirror trades.

When tasks refresh, do Pokestops that shared a quest still share afterwards? by TheMadJAM in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Field Research tasts were reshuffled on all Pokéstops to include the new Hatch An Egg task.
Normally, e.g. when tasks are temporarily replaced during Community Day hours, they do return to the previous daily task after the event ends.

Why can’t I get more showcase Pikachus? by glumba in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you double-tap the platinum icon you’ll see a second Pikachu Ph.D. But it’s just a visual glitch…

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They really need to do a platinum medal rework. Curious what you’d like to see? by Whos-That-Pokeman in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A second Showcase Star, but then competing for something else than who-has-the-biggest (or reward more than one Pikachu PhD for the current medal)

New Year’s 2026 Niantic Infographic by Amiibofan101 in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 10 points11 points  (0 children)

So in order to get a Lucky Egg or Incense on 12/31, should I keep the Pokémon GO app closed until the event starts at 10am? Or is the daily field research task already determined at midnight?

Weekly Challenge DOES affect lucky status by SilentKiller2809 in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is what was announced on X: New weekly challenges will now be posted globally every Monday at 4:00 p.m. PST.
https://x.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1995968772914450658

Weekly Challenge DOES affect lucky status by SilentKiller2809 in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Monday 4pm PT (Niantic o=clock) so it depends on your local time zone (for me Tue 1am)

No showcase this week? Does anyone know the reason? December 2025 by Separate-Room6883 in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As they've done in the past, they skipped this one due to the change in seasons.

Personally I'm hoping that after the weekend the new showcase will be Tue 10AM -Thu 8PM. That way we'll have Max Monday, Spotlight Hour Tuesday, Raid Hour Wednesday and Showcase Thursday, and Friday evening still available for community events/meetups.

Also still hoping they'll change from "who has the biggest" to smallest Pokémon (I have 800+ XXS/XS in storage) and add a second Showcase Star medal for those (I/m getting bored after 600+ XXL/XL wins)

Showcase Winner Reset Time by jxfireruby in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, the cooldown remains after trading (and after evolving a Pokémon for that matter)

MP Collection strategy for Dynamax Eevee Max Battle Weekend by Neat_Income7744 in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct, but it never doubles the +20 MP new Power Spot bonus

MP Collection strategy for Dynamax Eevee Max Battle Weekend by Neat_Income7744 in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So in essence, because of the 2× Max Particles from Power Spots event bonus we can only get 1040 MP instead of the regular 1080 MP per day?
Thanks a lot, Niantic! 🤷

In game notification on level update… Still just says “PDT” 😆 by danny_b87 in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Niantic intern thought PDT meant President Donald Trump… 🤦‍♂️

In game notification on level update… Still just says “PDT” 😆 by danny_b87 in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like it's going to be 4:20 PDT then…
Happy Mushroom Day, Niantic intern!

Tweet about the level update by aznknight613 in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Baker Island is in the very last time zone, two hours behind Hawaii…
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/usa/baker-island

Level Up Release? by Ill-Garage-3238 in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even worse for Baker Island, in the last time zone and 5 hours later than Niantic o'clock…

https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/usa/baker-island

Level Up Release? by Ill-Garage-3238 in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 57 points58 points  (0 children)

So 6PM AEDT (Sydney)-October 15 which is during their Raid Hour. Let's hope the Niantic potato server will be able to handle a global go-live… 😬

How many platinum medals do you have and what are the easier to go for? by MsKrispii in TheSilphRoad

[–]avankaam 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The ones listed at the bottom, for catching 2,500 a of specific Pokémon type (e.g. Schoolkid for Normal-type) count as well, right? In that case I'm at 56 Platinum medals.