Pokémon players usually get along well, but today, there was a big upset. Some players criticized others for leaving raids early in Pokémon Go, Pokémon Scarlet, and Violet. They also disliked players attacking teammates for no reason. These issues are happening more and more.
Shocking Raid News
In other parts of the Pokémon world, players believed catching Shiny Raid Bosses in Pokémon Go was a sure thing. However, Niantic confirmed this isn’t always true. This has surprised many players.
New Champion Rises
At the 2023 Pokémon Knoxville Regional Championships, a newcomer named Justin Tang won. It was his first tournament, and he nailed it. Justin topped the charts and then won again in the Top 8, beating Aaron Clemons.
Poor raid behavior is a hot topic among players. They’re upset by how common it is to see players leave raids in both Pokémon Go and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. For instance, Pokémon Go players have noticed many players leaving raids, leaving their team in a tough spot.
Some players shared why they leave raids. It’s often because someone else left first or they think they can’t win due to not enough players or a poor lineup of Pokémon.
On a similar note, in Scarlet and Violet Tera Raids, some players are attacking their teammates instead of the enemy Pokémon. According to one player, this happens when players think the raid is going poorly and want it to end quickly. This surprising behavior has sparked a lot of conversations.
Shiny Raid Boss Myth Busted
For a long time, Pokémon Go players thought Shiny Pokémon in raids were a guaranteed catch. But after one player couldn’t catch a Shiny Primal Groudon and asked Niantic about it, it was confirmed that catching them isn’t guaranteed. Some players think there might be specific conditions that affect catching them, but it’s not a sure thing.
A New Champion Emerges
Justin Tang competed in his very first Pokémon VGC at the 2023 Knoxville Regional Championships and won. After topping the Swiss Standings and winning in the Top 8, he beat Aaron Clemons. This amazing victory marks the start of Justin’s promising career in Pokémon eSports.
Justin was overwhelmed with joy and thanked everyone on Twitter. He promised to get back to everyone soon after taking some time to rest and enjoy his big win.