In Pokémon Go, legendaries have always been off-limits for gym defense, likely because their stats tend to be much better compared to average Pokémon. However, the community recently brainstormed creative ways to change that rule and integrate them into gym battles.
One suggestion is to allow only players with the platinum gym leader medal, earned after 15,000 hours of gym defense, to use legendary Pokémon. This ensures that only the most committed players get this privilege. Another idea is to let players use legendaries in gyms, but they would earn fewer coins for successful defense, perhaps 30 instead of the usual 50. Additionally, each gym defense could include just one legendary, preventing an overpowering lineup and giving attackers a fair chance.
However, there are concerns about these proposals. Many players worry that allowing legendaries in gyms will result in repetitive and powerful lineups, making battles lengthy and challenging. There is also the fear that cheaters might place invincible legendaries, ruining the experience. Some argue that seeing legendaries in gyms reduces their uniqueness.
Another challenge arises with Niantic’s stance. Many believe the company might resist allowing legendaries in gyms because feeding berries to defending legendary Pokémon offers a chance to gain candies, which could make the candy collection process too easy.
Clearly, there is room for debate. However, a common sentiment among players, whether they support or oppose these ideas, is that the gym defense system needs an update. Specifically, many want Niantic to increase the daily coin limit for gym defenders, which currently stands at 50.
As the conversation unfolds in the weeks ahead, all eyes are on Niantic; will they take the feedback on board and introduce changes? Only time will tell.
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