Latest Pokémon GO update includes Pokémon Appraisal feature

There’s a fresh Pokémon GO app update arriving very shortly and while it doesn’t contain an update on the tracking side of things just yet – there’s still another great tool added.

The ‘Pokémon Appraisal’ feature will allow you to learn about your Pokemon’s attack and defense capabilities, also known as their IV or  Individual values. Because not all Pokemon are created equally, their CP isn’t a gauge to how powerful they really are. Your team leader (Candela, Blanche or Spark) will inform you which of your Pokemon have the best potential for battle, whether that’s an exact figure or a ‘yay go team’ type stat remains to be seen.

The release notes for  version 0.35.0 for Android and 1.5.0 for iOS also talk about how Niantic is working on several new and exciting features for the game as well as ‘Minor bot fixes’. No doubt to clamp down on all those cheaters.

Here’s the full changelog;

Pokémon GO updated to version 0.35.0 for Android and 1.5.0 for iOS

Trainers,

Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.35.0 for Android and 1.5.0 for iOS devices. Below are some release notes and comments from our development team.

• Implemented Pokémon Appraisal: Trainers will now be able to learn about a Pokémon’s attack and defense capabilities from their Team Leader (Candela, Blanche or Spark) to determine which of their Pokémon have the most potential for battle.
• We are still working hard on several new and exciting features to come in the future of Pokémon GO.
• Minor bot fixes

The Pokémon GO team