Based on a recent data mining report published by Pokéminers, it appears that Pokémon GO is preparing to introduce a new feature called “PokéStop Showcases”. The new feature should allow players to show off their Pokémon and compete in various contests held at PokéStops. Here’s everything we know about PokéStop Showcases!
💡 Disclaimer – Everything in this article is data mined, and therefore subject to change, or not even being released at all. Information referenced in this article is made publicly available by a group of data miners called PokéMiners. Our article includes some of our own commentary from experience. Data mining is, and never will be, something Niantic or the Pokémon Company endorses.
What are PokéStop Showcases?
PokéStop Showcases are a new type of competitions hosted at PokéStops, where you can enter your Pokémon to compete against other trainers’ Pokémon. These Showcases aim to highlight your Pokémon’s unique attributes, such as their size or other special characteristics.
How Do I Enter a Showcase?
When you approach a PokéStop hosting a Showcase, you will see an option to “Enter nearby PokéStop Showcase.” From there, you can choose one of your eligible Pokémon to participate. Remember, each Showcase may have specific entry requirements, so make sure to read the “Showcase Details” before entering.
What Can I Win?
Showcases offer various rewards for participants, including bragging rights, in-game items, and other exciting prizes. As you participate in more Showcases and earn more victories, you’ll receive badges to commemorate your achievements, like the “Showcase Star” and “Showcases Won” badges.
What Should I Know Before Entering?
Keep in mind that there are some restrictions and limitations when entering a Showcase:
- If your Pokémon has recently won a Showcase, they will be ineligible to participate for a certain period.
- Recently traded Pokémon cannot enter Showcases.
- You must claim rewards from previous Showcases before entering a new one.
Throughout the contest, players can view the leaderboard, which shows the current leader and other participants’ ranks. Once the contest is over, players can see their results, claim their rewards, and share their achievements with friends.
Are there any assets accompanying this?
Yes there are!
How do you know all of this?
Most of this is speculation based on the strings that were data mined:
| Resources |
|---|
| contest_badge_description Win {0} PokéStop Showcases. |
| contest_badge_header Showcase Star |
| contest_badge_won_description {0} at {1} |
| contest_badge_won_header Showcases Won |
| contest_category_size_max Biggest {0} |
| contest_current_leader {0} & {1} |
| contest_current_leader_header Current Leader |
| contest_enter_error_recent_win This Pokémon has won a PokéStop Showcase recently. |
| contest_enter_nearby_contest Enter nearby PokéStop Showcase |
| contest_enter_pokemon Enter {0} |
| contest_enter_transfer_modal_cancel No |
| contest_enter_transfer_modal_confirm Yes |
| contest_enter_transfer_modal_description {0} will be removed from the {1} PokéStop Showcase. |
| contest_enter_transfer_modal_header Do you want to enter {0}? |
| contest_error_enter_pokemon_failed Cannot enter Pokémon |
| contest_error_leaderboard_full This Showcase has reached the maximum number of entrants. |
| contest_error_no_contest_at_pokestop Cannot view Showcase |
| contest_error_no_valid_contest_entry You don’t have any Pokémon that can enter this Showcase. |
| contest_error_out_of_range Move closer to enter this Showcase. |
| contest_error_pending_reward_claim You must claim your previous Showcase rewards before entering a new Showcase. |
| contest_error_player_limit_reached You cannot enter any more Showcases. |
| contest_error_same_cycle_trade Recently traded Pokémon cannot enter Showcases. |
| contest_friends_entered {0} friends entered |
| contest_header_contest_details Showcase Details |
| contest_header_enter_contest_entered Your Entry |
| contest_header_enter_contest_generic Enter a Pokémon |
| contest_header_enter_contest_specific_pokemon Your {0} |
| contest_header_enter_contest_suggested_size Your Biggest {0} |
| contest_header_leader_leaderboard Leaderboard |
| contest_leaderboard_trainer_and_pokemon <b>{0}</b> <size=28>& {1}</size> |
| contest_leaderboard_trainer_header {0} |
| contest_leaderboard_trainer_subheader & {0} |
| contest_open_contest Showcase |
| contest_points_value_suffix {0} pts |
| contest_rank Rank {0} |
| contest_results_claim_reward Claim Reward! |
| contest_results_rewards PokéStop Showcase Rewards! |
| contest_results_share Share |
| contest_reward_header PokéStop Showcase |
| contest_reward_sub_header This Showcase is over. See your results and claim your rewards. |
| contest_reward_toast_notification PokéStop Showcase has ended. Claim your rewards! |
| contest_see_all_trainers See All {0} Trainers |
| contest_sort_size Biggest |
| contest_switch_pokemon Switch Pokémon |
| contest_time_ended_at Ended {0} |
| contest_time_ends Ends {0} |
| contest_time_ends_today Ends today, {0} |
| contest_time_ends_tomorrow Ends tomorrow, {0} |
| contest_time_starts Starts {0} |
| contest_time_starts_today Starts today, {0} |
| contest_time_starts_tomorrow Starts tomorrow, {0} |
| contest_today_view_loading_error Error loading Showcases |
| contest_today_view_no_entries Enter Pokémon in PokéStop Showcases! |
| contest_today_view_title Pokémon in Showcases |
| contest_trainers_label Trainers |
| contest_tutorial_confirm Got It |
| contest_tutorial_description This PokéStop is hosting a Showcase! Show off your Pokémon and earn rewards. |
| contest_tutorial_description_post_catch This Pokémon can compete in a PokéStop Showcase! Showcases are an opportunity for you to show off your Pokémon and earn rewards. |
| contest_tutorial_header PokéStop Showcase |
| contest_type_size_max Biggest Size |
| contest_warning_leaderboard_empty Be the first to enter this PokéStop Showcase! |
| contest_winner_header Winner |
| contest_your_rank_label Your Rank |
