Trainers, something strange is happening on the official Pokémon GO Twitter account, strange enough that it looks like a teaser to our eyes. We will be updating this post as new information comes in – stay tuned.
First, it was announced that they’ve received a series of messages from the self-titled leaders of #TeamGORocket. With a playful “stay tuned”, Niantic announced that they will share out these messages soon.
A few hours later they’ve delivered a message from Cliff. Cliff is taunting Blanche and challenging their position as a Team Leader:
🚨[Incoming message from #TeamGORocket Leader Cliff] 🚨
Blanche. You overthink.
You overcalculate.
You overcomplicate.
But can’t you see? It’s pretty simple. Your time as a leader is OVER!!! pic.twitter.com/jMtq8Pf1vQ— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) November 5, 2019
Blanche already encountered Cliff once and froze on sight, maybe this taunt will reinvigorate Blanche’s willingness to fight:
He was reluctant to battle us, and told us to retreat in a surprisingly gentle tone. It was clear that this would be the only kindness he’d show us and would not stand down if challenged to a battle. Blanche stood frozen. I made the decision for both of us to head back, we were not prepared for a face-off.
Update: Sierra is taunting Spark, three hours after Cliff taunted Blanche! Judging by this schedule, Arlo will taunt Candela at 1 PM PDT!
🚨[Incoming message from #TeamGORocket Leader Sierra] 🚨
Spark. Your naïve positivity is laughable and will be your undoing.
The world is so very cruel.
I’ll make sure to remind you soon. pic.twitter.com/4UeAIdXGMd— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) November 5, 2019
Update #2:
- The existing Rocket battle has been compressed to half its size
- Leaders have received an updated typing
- Arlo: Steel
- Sierra: Dark
- Cliff: Rock
- Giovanni: Ground
Update #3: Players are reporting getting Mysterious Components in-game from a rocket grunt battle. Need 6 to do something. The drops are not guaranteed.
