Updated
Updated · IGN Southeast Asia · Jun 11
Pokémon Go Tests Explorer Gadget With Up to 70 Auto Catches a Day
Updated
Updated · IGN Southeast Asia · Jun 11

Pokémon Go Tests Explorer Gadget With Up to 70 Auto Catches a Day

3 articles · Updated · IGN Southeast Asia · Jun 11

Summary

  • Some Pokémon Go players have begun receiving the virtual Explorer Gadget, which can automatically throw Poké Balls and spin PokéStops while the app is closed.
  • Daily limits vary widely in the test: some players report caps as low as 10 catches and 10 spins, while others see totals as high as 70 each.
  • The feature mirrors functions previously tied to the Go Plus accessory, which sells for more than $50, but Niantic has not publicly acknowledged the rollout.
  • Dataminers had flagged the gadget months ago, and players had expected it might be paid; early reaction has been mostly positive because it adds passive rewards rather than replacing active play.

Insights

Will Pokémon GO's new digital auto-catcher make its pricey physical accessories completely obsolete?
With Scopely now owning Pokémon GO, is this new gadget a gift or a gateway to expensive fees?