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I would like to add a customization section under the topic of gameplay. The article does not currently including anything about customization and, with the recent updates to the game, customization has become a larger conversation point for players. I am new to editing Wikipedia and would appreciate any feedback. The following it what I propose to add: — Preceding unsigned comment added by YlvaInspired (talk • contribs) 02:39, 21 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Players can customize their avatar's appearance with clothing options that differ in availability according to season, player level, and game sponsors. Clothing includes: hats, accessories, tops, bottoms, socks, footwear and bags. Most clothing aligns with either the look of a specific Pokémon or a specific team and/or Pokémon region. Many pieces of clothing are free, but pieces can also be purchased using coins, earned during select events, awarded as the player levels up, or received as a prize for special research completion.

Another way for a player to customize their avatar is with a pose. Poses, like clothing, are free, purchased, or awarded. Certain poses are event based and can only be earned during the event they are attached to. Once the event is over, there is no guarantee that the pose will be available in-game again.

In April 2024, Pokémon GO was updated to allow greater customization of player avatars. Customization now includes a limited number of different hair styles, the ability to adjust the weight of the avatar, and expanded options for skin color. Further updates to come in April 2024 include updates to GO Snapshot which will allow up to three Pokémon to be photographed at one time. YlvaInspired (talk) 02:34, 21 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I noticed that it does not mention Dynamax/Gigantimax

although this is a recent feature, as far as I know, it's not mentioned. Please add this section (unless people are waiting for it to become more developed. I understand that) Pokémon&BandGeek (talk) 23:04, 30 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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-When a trainer reaches higher levels, it does not guarantee that the Pokemon caught will have higher CP. There is only a chance that they will. As of right now, The CP and IVs of a Pokemon in the wild will be the same for all trainers Level 30 and above, while the CP and IVs of a weather boosted Pokemon are the same for all trainers Level 35 and above. This does not include Pokemon from research, eggs, or raids. I think that the sentence that I have pulled from the article needs some clarification. <!-- Template:Unsigned --><small class="autosigned">—&nbsp;Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Tmm331|Tmm331]] ([[User talk:Tmm331#top|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Tmm331|contribs]]) 15:41 October 26, 2018 (UTC)</small>
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-I am requesting access to make edits to this page.  My trainer level is 42 and I have been playing consistently since the game came out in 2016.  Below you will find an annotated bibliography with some ideas for changes to the page.
-Kari, Tuomas, et al. “Behavior Change Types with Pokémon GO.” Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on the Foundations of Digital Games, Association for Computing Machinery, 2017, pp. 1–10. ACM Digital Library, https://doi.org/10.1145/3102071.3102074.
-The article discusses the multifaceted behavioral change induced by Pokemon Go.  This is currently not a section within the Wikipedia page, but I believe the psychological impact of the game is relevant.  The article is from an academic journal from a University library, meaning it is a credible source.
-Althoff, Tim, et al. “Influence of Pokémon Go on Physical Activity: Study and Implications.” Journal of Medical Internet Research, vol. 18, no. 12, Dec. 2016, p. e6759. www.jmir.org, https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.6759.
-The article provides an insightful look at the benefits of physical activity resulting from Pokemon Go gameplay.  While the Wikipedia page notes how the game promotes physical activity, this academic journal provides a scientific analysis regarding the quantifiable health metrics when playing Pokemon Go.  In my opinion, this would be a fascinating section to add to the article, since it is a significant reason why the game became popular in the first place.
-McWhertor, Michael (2023-03-30). "Pokémon Go is changing how Remote Raid Passes work — and raising prices". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
-Remote raid passes were one of the revolutionary changes Pokemon Go made during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic.  Unfortunately, the game is diminishing one of its most popular features that have enabled the game to be played from anywhere.  Fans are outraged, and this article details what the future of the game may look like in the coming months.  This article comes from Polygon, a credible news outlet for video games.
+== Customization ==
-“Pokémon Go Revenue and Usage Statistics (2023).” Business of Apps, https://www.businessofapps.com/data/pokemon-go-statistics/. Accessed 5 Apr. 2023.
+I would like to add a customization section under the topic of gameplay. The article does not currently including anything about customization and, with the recent updates to the game, customization has become a larger conversation point for players. I am new to editing Wikipedia and would appreciate any feedback. The following it what I propose to add:  <!-- Template:Unsigned --><small class="autosigned">—&nbsp;Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:YlvaInspired|YlvaInspired]] ([[User talk:YlvaInspired#top|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/YlvaInspired|contribs]]) 02:39, 21 April 2024 (UTC)</small> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
-While Pokemon Go has been critically acclaimed for its popularity and innovative game design, little is known about its financial success in recent years.  This article from the Business of Apps takes a deep dive into the year-over-year revenue Niantic and Nintendo have generated.  The professional website from which I located this article solely exists for the purpose of analyzing the profits generated by mobile apps.
+Players can customize their avatar's appearance with clothing options that differ in availability according to season, player level, and game sponsors. Clothing includes: hats, accessories, tops, bottoms, socks, footwear and bags. Most clothing aligns with either the look of a specific Pokémon or a specific team and/or Pokémon region. Many pieces of clothing are free, but pieces can also be purchased using coins, earned during select events, awarded as the player levels up, or received as a prize for special research completion.
-“2022 Pokémon Go World Championships.” Liquipedia Pokémon Wiki, https://liquipedia.net/pokemon/Pokemon_Championships/Worlds/2022/Pokemon_Go. Accessed 5 Apr. 2023.
+Another way for a player to customize their avatar is with a pose. Poses, like clothing, are free, purchased, or awarded. Certain poses are event based and can only be earned during the event they are attached to. Once the event is over, there is no guarantee that the pose will be available in-game again.
-Presently, the Pokemon Go Wikipedia page does not talk about the competitive scene within the game, let alone the first world championships last summer.  I believe this article could present additional insight into this game's extensive reach.  The current page seems to be written from the perspective of business analysts and casual players, and not from the competitive scene.  This source is dedicated to all major video game tournaments throughout history and has all of the accurate information regarding the event.
+In April 2024, Pokémon GO was [https://pokemongolive.com/rediscovergo?hl=en updated] to allow greater customization of player avatars. Customization now includes a limited number of different hair styles, the ability to adjust the weight of the avatar, and expanded options for skin color. Further updates to come in April 2024 include updates to GO Snapshot which will allow up to three Pokémon to be photographed at one time. [[User:YlvaInspired|YlvaInspired]] ([[User talk:YlvaInspired|talk]]) 02:34, 21 April 2024 (UTC)
-== The first legendary released  ==
+== I noticed that it does not mention Dynamax/Gigantimax ==
-The article says "The first Legendary Pokémon released was Groudon, in December 2017" but this is contradicted by the citation as well as later parts of the article which state "Articuno and Lugia, were released on July 22, 2017, after the Go Fest, with Moltres and Zapdos following. From September to November, the 3 Legendary Beasts: Entei, Raikou and Suicune, were released shortly after, rotating regions every month. Following their departure, the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh appeared in Raid Battles from November 27, 2017, to December 12, 2017" [[Special:Contributions/27.33.241.141|27.33.241.141]] ([[User talk:27.33.241.141|talk]]) 10:28, 10 April 2023 (UTC)
+although this is a recent feature, as far as I know, it's not mentioned. Please add this section (unless people are waiting for it to become more developed. I understand that) [[User:Pokémon&#38;BandGeek|Pokémon&#38;BandGeek]] ([[User talk:Pokémon&#38;BandGeek|talk]]) 23:04, 30 October 2024 (UTC)
-:The first Legendary Pokémon released was Lugia during Pokémon Go Fest on July 22, 2017.[https://www.polygon.com/2017/7/22/16015276/pokemon-go-legendary-pokemon-lugia-articuno] [[User:Northsideknights|Northsideknights]] ([[User talk:Northsideknights|talk]]) 16:47, 16 April 2023 (UTC)