"What does the future hold?!": Pokemon GO meme predicts Terastalization debut

A recent Reddit post by user MaleficTekX has sparked an engaging discussion about the future of game mechanics in Pokemon GO. The post features a humorous meme where a Celebi from the past asks a future Celebi about upcoming developments, specifically Terastalization. User u/MaleficTekX stated:

"What does the future hold?!"

What does the future hold?! byu/MaleficTekX inpokemongo

This satirical take on game monetization and mechanics quickly captured the attention of the community, leading to a mix of jokes, criticism, and observations. While the meme exaggerates potential mechanics, it also highlights player concerns over how Niantic might implement Terastilization in Pokemon GO.

The meme’s suggestion of requiring specific resources for Terastilization struck a chord with many players, especially considering Niantic’s history of monetizing in-game items. Reddit user u/EquivalentReality988 added a humorous yet pointed remark about the potential inclusion of tera particles.

Comment byu/MaleficTekX from discussion inpokemongo

This comment reflects broader concerns about accessibility in Niantic’s raid-based events.

u/Wapapamow took a step back to critique Pokemon’s history of introducing battle mechanics, labeling Dynamax as a “mistake.”

Comment byu/MaleficTekX from discussion inpokemongo

This comparison underscores the potential for Pokemon GO to adopt a similar resource-intensive system, possibly exacerbating player grievances.

u/BlanketMage expanded the conversation by proposing a scenario where items to change Tera types could assign types randomly rather than allowing players to choose.

"Better yet, the item that allows you to change the type randomly assigns a type as opposed to letting you choose"

This comment hints at a recurring tension in Pokemon games between strategy and grind-heavy mechanics.

Meanwhile, u/Shears_- chimed in to criticize the broader direction of battle gimmicks in Pokemon.

"Dynamax is such a stupud gimmick because it's just Megas and Z-moves combined into one, unbalanced gimmick (in the base games and GO)"

This critique raises the question of whether Terastilization, if introduced in the mobile game, could fall into the same pitfalls of being overly complex or poorly integrated.

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Speculating on the future of Terastilization in Pokemon GO

Terastilization would be an interesting addition to the game (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The lively Reddit discussion highlights both excitement and apprehension within the community about the potential introduction of Terastilization in Pokemon GO. While the meme exaggerates the mechanics, it also brings to light legitimate player concerns about accessibility, resource management, and the balance of gameplay.

Niantic’s track record with monetizing events and in-game items adds weight to these worries, especially if Terastilization were to adopt similar systems to those in Scarlet and Violet.

As players continue to speculate, it’s clear that any implementation of Terastilization will need to carefully balance innovation with player satisfaction. Whether the future involves catching 18 Tera types of a single species or battling for elusive resources, one thing is certain — the community will be watching closely, ready to react to and possibly meme whatever comes next.

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