Pokemon GO developers are always trying to add new content and features. Players have seen multiple updates and innovative competitions added over the years. Among these additions is the most recent PokeStop Showcases feature, introduced alongside the 7th Anniversary Party event.
There are designated Showcases at select PokeStops where players can participate with their Pokemon and compete against others. This feature provides a unique opportunity to showcase specific monsters and battle competitively. Only a limited number of monsters featured in the ongoing Pokemon GO event will be eligible to compete in each Showcase. This guide discusses everything one needs to know about the latest competition.
Pokemon GO: What Is PokeStop Showcases Competition And Its Rewards
The Pokemon GO 7th Anniversary Party featured the first-ever PokeStop Showcases feature. This event also allowed players to acquire Shiny Mew via the All-in-One #151 Masterwork Research quest. Talking about the PokeStop Showcases, this competition has the potential to become a regular feature in the game.
The first-ever PokeStop Showcases competition allowed Squirtle to enter select PokeStops, and compare their sizes. These Showcases have a limited duration, and once they conclude, participants receive rewards based on their Pokemon’s rank.
Pokemon GO PokeStops hosting Showcases are marked with a unique icon. When the icon is green, players can tap on the PokeStop and select “Showcase” to enter their Pokemon. Once a monster enters, the icon turns purple. Trainers can only enter a fighter into a Showcase when they are physically near the PokeStop. Switching the Pokemon in the Showcase remotely is possible, and there is also a Leaderboard on PokeStop’s Showcase page where players can check the rankings.
After the Showcase ends, all participants will receive rewards, including Stardust, XP, and other prizes. The top three trainers can earn rewards such as an Incubator, a Star Piece, and more. The first place will receive Pokemon GO Stardust, Great Balls, Hyper Potions, and Showcase Star medals. These rewards are accessible through the Today View or the specific Showcase PokeStop. If there are unclaimed rewards, the Showcase icon in the PokeStop turns orange.
Pokemon GO: Steps To Enter A Pokemon In A PokeStop Showcase
Here are some easy steps for entering a Pokemon into a PokeStop Showcase.
- Find a PokeStop with a blue circular icon indicating a Showcase contest.
- Approach the PokeStop and select it.
- Tap the “Showcase” button beneath the Photodisc to open the Showcase menu.
- Review the eligible Pokemon, evaluation criteria, and contest end time.
- Check the Leaderboard to see the current leader.
- Optionally, choose the “Enter Different Pokemon” option to view eligible Pocket Monsters in the storage and their points values.
- Consider the points value to assess Pokemon suitability.
- Select either the automatically chosen Pokemon or manually choose a different one.
- Tap “Enter” to submit the monster into the Showcase.
- The monster will receive a star rating and be ranked based on criteria.
- Monitor the Leaderboard, as rankings may change when others enter their Pokemon.
- If the ranking drops, enter a Pocket Monster with a higher points value to regain the position.
Each PokeStop Showcase can hold up to 50 Pocket Monsters, with each monster restricted to being featured only once at a time. One must note that entering a monster into the Pokemon GO Showcase doesn’t leave them at the PokeStop. Also, even after entering the Pokemon into a Showcase, trainers can still trade, transfer, change form, or evolve it.
Pokemon GO is available for Android and iOS.