Episode: POKEMON GO GEN 2 UPDATE CONFIRMED – NEW POKEMON COMING TO POKEMON GO

Description
Gen 2 is finally official! Niantic and The Pokémon Company announced that over 80 new Pokémon are coming to Pokémon GO THIS WEEK! In addition to that, many game mechanics are getting a huge overhaul! The game update has already started rolling out, so keep an eye on your app store! (YouTube)
 * Filmed: 2017-02-14
 * Episode number: 182
 * Location: Black Star Canyon, CA
 * Uploaded: 2017-02-15
 * Upload number: 250

Main Points

 * Niantic officially announced Gen 2 this week, over 80 pokemon will be added
 * Gender differences will roll out
 * Evolution items will be added to Pokestops
 * New encounter gameplay, new reactions while catching, new item carousels
 * New berries from Pokestops: Nanab (slow movement), Pinap (doubles candy)
 * New avatars and expanded wardrobe
 * 6 hours lures extended through February 18
 * Nick is super excited by the trailer, working with a new merch partner offering hoodies
 * Game master file was updated for berries, customizations, Germany getting new sponsored stops advertised with fliers about Gold and Silver pokemon
 * Black Star Canyon close to Irvine for Valentine’s hike date because it’s haunted
 * Quarter mile in, no service: “I don’t think there’s a lot of haunted hiking canyons with cell phone service.”
 * About 8-9 mile hike, but no egg hatches and no Togepi candy