The following changes have been made based on analysis of the latest GAME_MASTER file.
Pokemon GO Dodge Nerf
It looks like dodging has been significantly nerfed. If our speculation is correct, this means that you will take at least 25% damage even if you fully dodge a move. A welcome change for the gym defenders, but not so pleasant for gym attackers. Check our Pokemon GO Attack ranking chart for best gym attackers.
“dodgeDamageReductionPercent”: 0.75
Confirms dodge reduction is 75%.
Move Changes
Niantic has once again updated the movesets of various Pokemon. Checkout the list below to see what has changed. Don’t be surprised if you evolve and get a moveset that was not mentioned on the Internet before.
Note: Move changes have yet to update for everyone. We are unsure when or if the following changes will happen.
- Muk is offensively better.
- Golem becomes a better defender, but a worse attacker.
- Chansey’s defense improved, but still not a viable defender.
- Gengar improves with Sludge bomb, but he is still weak.
- Gyarados only has one quick move? Loses dragon breath, severely hurting the Dragonite matchup.
- Porygon’s defense improved, but still not a viable defender.
- Seel gets a huge nerf.
| Pokemon | OLD Move | NEW Move |
|---|---|---|
| Chansey | Psybeam | Hyper Beam |
| Diglett | Mud Shot | Mud Slap |
| Dugtrio | Mud Shot | Mud Slap |
| Gengar | Sludge Wave | Sludge Bomb |
| Golem | Mud Shot | Mud Slap |
| Graveler | Mud Shot | Mud Slap |
| Grimer | Acid | Poison Jab |
| Gyarados | Dragon Breath | Removed |
| Hitmonlee | Stomp | Brick Break |
| Jigglypuff | Play Rough | Dazzling Gleam |
| Koffing | Acid | *Removed |
| Mew | Hurricane | Blizzard *Moonblast Removed |
| Muk | Acid | Lick |
| Porygon | Quick Attack | Zen Headbutt |
| Seel | Water Gun | Lick |
| Starmie | Quick Attack | Tackle |
| Staryu | Quick Attack | Tackle |
| Weezing | Acid | *Removed |