Summary
Niantic might well be on the way to shake up thePokemon GOmeta with GO Fest 2024, as the debut of Dusk Mane Necrozma could surpass the likes of Shadow Metagross. Shadow Metagross is considered the strongest Steel type inPokemon GOby a significant margin, but that dominance seems to be under threat with the addition of the charged move Sunsteel Strike.
The ongoing World of Wonders season has been a mixed bag forPokemon GOfans so far. While it definitely had its highs with events like the April Fools' Day which was widely acclaimed by the fanbase, a series of subsequent updates led to a significant decline in user sentiment towards the game. In particular, the changes made with thePokemon GOAvatar updateare something that didn’t go down well in the community. However, it seems like Niantic is on track to reignite the interest of the playerbase with some interesting events.
The GO Fest is one of the most awaited events every year, and it’s been known for quite a while now thatNecrozma will be debuting as part of the event inPokemon GO. However, it is the moveset that has caught the community by surprise. As highlighted in a Reddit post by Pandanoko-Fan137 (via a data mine byPokeMiners), Dusk Mane Necrozma will be featuring the charged move Sunsteel Strike while Dawn Wings will have Moongeist Beam, both of which reportedly boast a whopping 230 damage.
Dusk Mane Necrozma Might End Metagross' Dominance
Thetwo forms of Necrozma can be obtained inPokemon GOby fusing it with either Solgaleo or Lunala. To put things into perspective, it surpasses the base power of Aeroblast++, which is the highest in the game. However, that is not what makes the move as lucrative, as Lugia is only viable in certain scenarios. Instead, when Dusk Mane Necrozma is compared to the best Steel type inPokemon GO, which is Shadow Metagross, it surpasses it quite comfortably.
In fact, its sibling, Dawn Wings Necrozma isn’t too far behind in its department as well. When stacked against the best Ghost-type, Mega Gengar, it falls just shy in stats, coming second. However, as the Redditor suggests, despite coming in second, the fact that Dawn Wings is bulkier than Mega Gengar will ensure that it might as well be the go-toGhost-type Pokemon inPokemon GOgoing forward. It should be noted that the duo is still a bit away from outperforming the likes of Rayquaza or Mewtwo, but considering their impressive stats, it doesn’t make them any less viable. While fans are already eager to try these new Pokemon out, some are already skeptical about them being banned in GO Battle League considering how powerful they are.
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