Summary
- A leak suggests new Adventure Effects are coming to Pokémon GO with the release of Black and White Kyurem.
- White Kyurem's Ice Burn slows target rings during Pokémon encounters.
- Black Kyurem's Freeze Shock paralyzes Pokémon during encounters.
A Pokémon GO leak hints at exciting new Adventure Effects arriving alongside the debut of Black and White Kyurem in early March 2025. These Legendary Pokémon, resulting from Kyurem's fusion with Zekrom or Reshiram (already in Pokémon GO), are finally making their in-game appearance during the GO Tour: Unova event on March 1st and 2nd. The leak, from Pokeminers, reveals two effects:
"Ice Burn," linked to White Kyurem, temporarily slows the target ring during Pokémon encounters, improving the chances of Great or Excellent throws. "Freeze Shock," associated with Black Kyurem, paralyzes the Pokémon, preventing it from moving or knocking away Poké Balls—a significant advantage for catching challenging creatures.
Pokémon GO Leak Reveals New Adventure Effects for Black and White Kyurem
- White Kyurem: Ice Burn (slows target ring during encounters)
- Black Kyurem: Freeze Shock (paralyzes Pokémon during encounters)
Beyond the Adventure Effects, the leak mentions a "Lucky Trinket" item. This item temporarily allows instant Lucky Friend status with another player (Great Friends or higher), significantly increasing the odds of Lucky Trades, even for long-time Best Friends.
While the GO Tour: Unova event is still some time off, the Corviknight evolution line arrives January 21st during the Steely Resolve event. Five-star raids will feature Deoxys and Dialga, and Dynamax versions of the Legendary Bird Trio are available in Max Raids from January 20th to February 3rd.
