Summary
SeveralPokemon GOplayers have expressed their disappointment with the Rediscover Kanto spawn pool changes, which has been around since April 2024. SomePokemon GOfans feel like the game’s spawn system could use a serious update.
The Rediscover Kanto event was introduced as part of a largerPokemon GOupdate that brought various quality-of-life improvements. This update refreshed biomes, making specific Pokemon appear in settings similar to their natural habitats.Rediscover Kanto makes Generation 1 Pokemon appear more often, giving players more opportunities to catch creatures like Mankey, Machop, Rattata, or Koffing. It changed the spawn pool ofPokemon GOaccordingly, featuring more of these Pokemon compared to other creatures.
Eight months after its debut, theRediscover Kanto is starting to wear onPokemon GOplayers. While it was made as a way for players to relive nostalgic memories, it appears that the same Kanto Pokemon keep appearing, preventing players from capturing other creatures. Players on Reddit have been voicing their frustration, pointing out how the overwhelming presence of Kanto Pokemon in the wild is making it tough to find newer or more diverse Pokemon. For some, this has made gameplay feel stale, particularly for veteran players who have long completed their Pokedex for the Kanto region.
Pokemon GO Players Disappointed With ‘Rediscover Kanto’
This isn’t the first timeNiantic has faced criticism over the spawn pool changes brought by Rediscover Kanto. Players already expressed disappointment over the heavy Gen 1 focus, with many feeling it alienated those interested in catching Pokemon from later generations. While some appreciated the accessible tasks and rewards, others argued that the event’s extended duration took away opportunities for more balanced spawn rotations. SomePokemon GOplayers also expressed concerns about the Rediscover Kanto Special Research tasks, finding them daunting or outright boring.
Players have also raised concerns about other spawn-related issues, such as thelack of variety in Pokemon spawns during the holiday season. Many expected Ice-type Pokemon to dominate the event, but instead found themselves swarmed with less festive creatures, as Dark and Poison-type Pokemon dominated spawn points.Pokemon GOplayers expressed their concerns to Niantic, as they hoped for more holiday-themed creatures and more variety in the Pokemon they can capture throughout the year.
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