Pokémon Go Update 12/7/16

While we are all eagerly awaiting the next wave of Pokémon, which hopefully is tomorrow, Niantic has released a new patch for Pokémon Go. iPhone and Android users will start seeing an update rolling out soon for Pokémon Go with the versions hitting 0.49.1 and 1.19.1 respectively. To see what’s new in this update, continue reading after the jump.

  • Trainers will be able to transfer multiple Pokémon at a time to Professor Willow. To use this function, press and hold on a Pokémon.
  • Pokémon type icons have been added to the Gym battle approach and Gym battle screen.
  • The total Candy count for your Buddy Pokémon has been added to the buddy information screen.
  • The total kilometers a buddy has walked has been added to the information screen of each Pokémon that has ever been your buddy.
  • Minor text fixes.

While not the update everyone is wanting, there are some useful things added that can save time – especially being able to transfer multiple Pokémon at one time to Professor Willow. What is your most anticipated feature that has yet to be added? Trading, PVP, breeding? Let us know in the comments below.

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