How does the Form Change mechanic work and how to use it in Pokémon Go

Niantic is future-proofing Pokémon Go by introducing a brand new characteristic that may permit gamers to vary the type of sure Pokémon immediately from the Pokémon storage menu. 

The Kind Change mechanic may probably change how Niantic rolls out Pokémon with a number of varieties or present gamers with extra methods to get a few of these alternate varieties extra simply. 

Beginning with Vogue Week on Sept. 21 with the introduction of Furfrou and its numerous Trims, varieties that change the color and style of the Pokémon’s fur, gamers can have entry to the Kind Change of their Pokémon storage. As of now, it would solely work with Furfrou, however the makes use of will doubtless turn out to be extra outstanding because the months go on. 

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There may be lots of potential for Niantic to make use of the Kind Change together with Pokémon which have particular varieties, or a number of slight variations, comparable to Arceus with its Life Plates and Silvally with its Reminiscence objects, each of which change the Pokémon’s typing and look. 

No matter the way it may be used afterward, right here is how one can use the Kind Change to change between numerous types of choose Pokémon in Pokémon Go. 

Initiating a Kind Change

After coming into your Pokémon storage menu, you’ll solely be capable to provoke a Kind Change by deciding on a Pokémon that’s appropriate with the characteristic. For now, meaning solely Furfrou is able to using the mechanic.

As soon as you choose the Pokémon, there ought to be a secondary possibility beneath the Energy Up button labeled “Change Kind.” It is going to clearly record the out there varieties that you’ve entry to and the related price, which is able to usually require a set quantity of the Pokémon’s Sweet and a few Stardust, and ask you to verify your choice earlier than initiating the change.

Utilizing Furfrou for example, altering it from one Trim to a different that’s out there in your area will price you 25 Furfrou Sweet and 10,000 Stardust—a reasonably hefty value. 

Niantic will doubtless use the Kind Change in additional conditions and replace the way it features because it collects suggestions from the participant base and continues to launch new content material into Pokémon Go.