Summary
Pokemon GOfans aren’t happy about the way that Roar of Time works in the game with regards to one of the title’s newest items, the Max Mushroom.Pokemon GOfans who have worked hard to get Roar of Time aren’t happy, and it has some pointing the finger at developer Niantic.
Roar of Time has been around sinceDialga was introducedin thePokemonseries, but inPokemon GO, it has a special effect that’s extremely valuable. Using Roar of Time essentially pauses time, allowing the effect of things like Daily Adventure Incense, Lucky Eggs, and Star Pieces to be extended. This is not only handy, but super helpful for items that are limited or hard to acquire.
Unfortunately, Max Mushrooms are excluded from the effects of Roar of Time, andPokemon GOplayers aren’t happy about it. Max Mushrooms were just introduced toPokemon GO, and their effect is a bit different than when they were available inPokemon Sword and Shield.InSword and Shield, Max Mushrooms increased stats during battle, but inPokemon GO, Max Mushrooms double damage dealt by a player’sPokemon in Max Battlesfor 30 minutes. With Max Mushrooms being so powerful, it’s easy to see why players would appreciate being able to boost the duration, but Roar of Time has no impact on the item.
Pokemon GO Players Think Money is Why Roar of Time Doesn’t Impact Max Mushrooms
Max Mushrooms cost400 PokeCoins, with that being the only way to acquire them at this time. While players can potentially earn PokeCoins without spending money, it’s a grindy process. 400 PokeCoins costs $4.99 real cash, which is all the more reason players want to see the duration increased through Roar of Time. However, many players believe that’s exactly why the item is excluded. If players can extend the duration of Max Mushrooms without spending more money, Niantic loses a potential purchase.
While some areupset aboutPokemon GO’s microtransactionsand this exclusion, others are hopeful that Roar of Time will impact Max Mushrooms in the future via an update from Niantic. Max Battles are a fairly new mechanic, and Niantic may want to make the most of it, but could theoretically update Roar of Time after some time has passed or if there’s enough backlash from the community. For now, the only thing players can do is use any purchased Max Mushrooms wisely, or avoid making a purchase at all.
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