Pokémon GO Datamine Reveals Gen 7 Pokémon Could Be Coming

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Days before the Johto Tour, a data mine for Pokémon GO has revealed an expansion of Generation Seven Pokémon could be on the horizon. While Pokémon GO has slowly added new Pokémon species to the Pokédex via events in past years, including Flabébé and its evolutions for Valentine's Day 2022, it has been over a year since a large number of Pokémon have been added at once. Generation Seven, which introduced Sun and Moon's Alola region, has numerous Pokémon players will likely be excited to see when out enjoying Pokémon GO adventures.

Currently, Pokémon GO does have a handful of the Alolan Form Kanto Pokémon that can be obtained via hatching eggs. This includes options like Ice-type Alolan Vulpix, and Rock/Electric-type Alolan Geodude among many others, but omits fan-favorites like Rockruff, Salandit, and Mimikyu. The expansion of Generation Seven species in Pokémon GO could also point to future events focused on adding further Generation Eight Pokémon, which have recently been released in small batches.

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According to PokémonGoHub, a data mine has revealed that most of the missing Alola Pokémon now have data in Pokémon GO. The information is currently limited, with each Pokémon's Fast and Charged attacks not available, and some species missing evolution requirements. However, Pokémon with forms like Minior and Mimikyu have data that will support all available variations, making them exciting additions to gameplay. While Niantic has not come out with an official announcement for when the Generation Seven Pokémon will debut, it is likely it will come after Pokémon GO'sJohto Tour event, potentially as a way to celebrate the start of warmer weather.

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