Hello Trainers! Niantic has pushed a few updates in the background. The update includes spoilers to the Seedot Community Day special research, Type-Specific Go Battle League Cups, Gym tags and more.
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Please be aware that everything posted here has been publicly reported by data miners (PokeMiners). Information shared through these channels is not affiliated nor approved by Niantic, and is always subject to change. Do not take it for granted, features change and get scrapped all the time. It is very important that you are aware that these things CAN and WILL CHANGE. Additionally, this article contains my thoughts and opinions in regards to the code that was shared online – all of these should be treated as conjecture, not as hard statements. If you’re OK with that, feel free to read further.
Spoilers ahead.
With that said, let’s get into it!
Seedot Community Day
Quests
RESOURCE ID: quest_st_catch_s TEXT: Catch 15 Seedot RESOURCE ID: quest_st_evolve_n TEXT: Evolve a Nuzleaf RESOURCE ID: quest_st_evolve_s TEXT: Evolve 3 Seedot
Three quests have been pushed for Seedot’s community day.
Snapshot Encounters
RESOURCE ID: photobomb_five_seedot TEXT: 5 surprise encounters with Seedot in GO Snapshot
Special Research – Seeing Double
RESOURCE ID: quest_title_st TEXT: Seeing Double RESOURCE ID: quest_title_st_0 TEXT: Seeing Double (1/4) RESOURCE ID: quest_title_st_1 TEXT: Seeing Double (2/4) RESOURCE ID: quest_title_st_2 TEXT: Seeing Double (3/4) RESOURCE ID: quest_title_st_3 TEXT: Seeing Double (4/4)
Time Change?
RESOURCE ID: general1.ticket.2_description -TEXT: A ticket to access the Investigating Illusions bonus Special Research for Abra Community Day on April 25, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, wherever you are. Details can be found in the in-game News. TEXT: A ticket to access the “Seeing Double” bonus Special Research for Seedot Community Day on May 24, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time, wherever you are. Details can be found in the in-game News.
It looks like the end time was changed from to 5 pm to 6 pm, the start time remained 11 am.
Quest Dialog
RESOURCE ID: quest_special_dialogue_st_0_0 TEXT: Hey there, %PLAYERNAME%! You surprised me, much like the Seedot that just fell from that tree over there. RESOURCE ID: quest_special_dialogue_st_0_1 TEXT: It really scared a Pidgey that was foraging nearby, and I’m pretty sure it did that on purpose. RESOURCE ID: quest_special_dialogue_st_0_2 TEXT: It’s easy for Seedot to trick people and Pokémon alike because Seedot are almost indistinguishable from acorns. RESOURCE ID: quest_special_dialogue_st_0_3 TEXT: Are they appearing in higher numbers right now, or am I seeing double? Could you help me investigate this nutty situation? RESOURCE ID: quest_special_dialogue_st_1_0 TEXT: Welcome back, %PLAYERNAME%! While you were away, I was just refreshing my memory on Seedot. RESOURCE ID: quest_special_dialogue_st_1_1 TEXT: Apparently, it attaches itself to a tree branch using the top of its head and sucks moisture from the tree it’s hanging from. The more water Seedot drinks, the glossier its body becomes. RESOURCE ID: quest_special_dialogue_st_1_2 TEXT: Thanks, Seedot, for reminding us to stay hydrated! Did you know that Seedot can evolve? AHHH! Sorry, I was just startled by another one. RESOURCE ID: quest_special_dialogue_st_1_3 TEXT: Why don’t you try evolving Seedot? Maybe it’ll get calmer and stop playing pranks on everyone! RESOURCE ID: quest_special_dialogue_st_2_0 TEXT: On the one hand, fantastic work, Trainer. Your little Seedot has evolved into Nuzleaf, the Wily Pokémon. On the other hand, our plan to calm Seedot down by evolving it has backfired. RESOURCE ID: quest_special_dialogue_st_2_1 TEXT: Apparently, Nuzleaf can make a flute out of the leaf on its head, and the sound of that flute strikes fear and uncertainty into the hearts of people who hear it. RESOURCE ID: quest_special_dialogue_st_2_2 TEXT: I’m sorry. But I have faith that a brave Trainer like yourself can handle Nuzleaf just fine! RESOURCE ID: quest_special_dialogue_st_2_3 TEXT: Maybe if we try evolving it again...its next form will be less scary! Personally, I’ve been startled enough for one day of research! RESOURCE ID: quest_special_dialogue_st_3_0 TEXT: So...your Nuzleaf has evolved into Shiftry, the Wicked Pokémon. Unfortunately, upon reviewing data on Shiftry, I learned it can be quite fearsome, too. RESOURCE ID: quest_special_dialogue_st_3_1 TEXT: Using its leafy fan, Shiftry can create wind gusts with speeds of up to one hundred feet per second. That’s strong enough to level houses! I think I need to go tie my mobile lab down! RESOURCE ID: quest_special_dialogue_st_3_2 TEXT: I’d rather be surprised by a Seedot than blown away by a Shiftry! Hah...lesson learned—stay up-to-date with Pokémon, even familiar ones! RESOURCE ID: quest_special_dialogue_st_3_3 TEXT: Thank you for your help researching this odd occurrence. Once these winds die down, I’ll be in touch about our next research adventure!
Willow’s quest dialogue for the special research. Looks like he gets a little frazzled with this one…
Throwback Final Research
RESOURCE ID: quest_special_dialogue_tcc_2_0 Removed TEXT: I can’t stop thinking about how cute Oshawott is— Oh! You’re back! Excellent work catching that Patrat! Added TEXT: I can’t stop thinking about how cute Oshawott is— Oh! You’re back! Excellent work catching that Darumaka!
It looks like they’ve changed one of the rewards from the final step from Patrat to Darumaka. Upgrade!!
Friendship List
Online Status
RESOURCE ID: niantic_social_overview_desc TEXT: New social features have arrived! With Niantic Social, you can now do the following: RESOURCE ID: online_status_onboarding_description TEXT: Your Online Status will let Friends know when you are available for Battles. RESOURCE ID: social_online_consent_note_body TEXT: Your online status can be seen by your friends who also can see your online status. You can change the status any time from the same button. RESOURCE ID: social_online_consent_note_header TEXT: You are now Online!
It looks like your online status had PVP in mind, so you can just set your online status instead of renaming your buddy to let your friends know you’re online.
Sort and Search by Online
RESOURCE ID: social_search_friends TEXT: SEARCH RESOURCE ID: friendslist_sort_offline TEXT: OFFLINE RESOURCE ID: friendslist_sort_online TEXT: ONLINE RESOURCE ID: friendslist_sort_online_unavailable TEXT: Cannot sort by online when not opted into Niantic Online! RESOURCE ID: initial_onboarding_privacy_tip TEXT: Privacy Control: Your safety is our priority, and you are able to control what features are turned on.
You’ll be able to sort and search your friend list by online and offline.
Giftable Search
RESOURCE ID: friendslist_sort_giftable TEXT: SENDABLE GIFT
Getting closer? I tested it, it still doesn’t work yet.
Themed Go Battle League Cups
RESOURCE ID: league_ruleset_info_type_subtitle
TEXT: This cup is limited to Pokémon of the following types: {0}. All Pokémon on the team must be at least one of these types.
RESOURCE ID: league_ruleset_info_whitelist_subtitle
TEXT: Only these Pokémon can be used in this cup.
RESOURCE ID: league_ruleset_type_label
TEXT: Eligible Pokémon types:
Themed cups in the Go Battle League Premier Cup? Interesting.
Gym Tags?
RESOURCE ID: gym_tag_ace TEXT: ACE RESOURCE ID: gym_tag_easy TEXT: EASY RESOURCE ID: gym_tag_exclusive TEXT: EXCLUSIVE RESOURCE ID: gym_tag_gofest TEXT: GO FEST RESOURCE ID: gym_tag_great TEXT: GREAT RESOURCE ID: gym_tag_hard TEXT: HARD RESOURCE ID: gym_tag_master TEXT: MASTER RESOURCE ID: gym_tag_medium TEXT: MEDIUM RESOURCE ID: gym_tag_mystery TEXT: ??? RESOURCE ID: gym_tag_normal TEXT: NORMAL RESOURCE ID: gym_tag_special TEXT: SPECIAL RESOURCE ID: gym_tag_ultra TEXT: ULTRA
Not sure what these are for, but they sure are interesting.
Stickers!!
RESOURCE ID: shop_sticker TEXT: STICKERS RESOURCE ID: add_stickers_button TEXT: ADD STICKER RESOURCE ID: change_stickers_button TEXT: CHANGE STICKER RESOURCE ID: error_out_of_this_sticker TEXT: You are out of this sticker. RESOURCE ID: shop_max_of_this_sticker TEXT: You cannot buy more of this sticker. RESOURCE ID: sticker_empty_inventory TEXT: No stickers to send. You can get stickers from Gifts or the shop.
You’ll be able to buy and send stickers to friends.
Remote Raid Invites
RESOURCE ID: remote_raid_invite_rate_limit_desc TEXT: You've reached the max number of invitations you can send for a while. Please try again later. RESOURCE ID: remote_raid_invite_rate_limit_title TEXT: No More Invitations Can Be Sent
It looks like there will be a limit on the number of remote raid invites you can send. Probably not per raid, but overall. Maybe? The wording is vague, so we’ll have to wait and see.
Free Boxes
RESOURCE ID: bundle.general1.free.1_title Removed: TEXT: DAILY BONUS BOX Added: TEXT: Daily Free Box RESOURCE ID: bundle.general2.free.1_title Removed: TEXT: BONUS BOX Added: TEXT: Free Box RESOURCE ID: iap_category_free Removed: TEXT: NO COST Added: TEXT: FREE
More on the Free boxes
Conclusions and Speculation
The themed Silph Cups are very interesting, with no legendaries and then type restrictions as well? This could be very interesting if they stick to the Master League, they could run them alongside the Silph cups.
What do you think the gym tags mean? Could they be linking them to the PVP leagues? Great tag gyms can only hold and be battled by Pokémon 1500cp or less? Mystery gyms don’t display the Pokémon in the gym until you start battling it? Maybe the first trainer to drop a Pokémon in the gym can set the tag when they drop their Pokémon in? Let me know your theories in the comments below.
That’s all for now, stay safe out there trainers!
