Pokémon GO 2018: 14 NEW Tips & Tricks The Game Doesn't Tell You

9. Weather Dictates Spawns, Strengths & Weaknesses

Next up on the game-changing additions is weather. Literal, in your area, real-time weather will effect what's happening in game.

It's worth taking this into account either before you boot the app up, or when you're planning to raid, battle in a gym or just catch a few creatures.

You can find a full weather chart breakdown of which forecasts affect which Pokemon over here, but sufficed to say misty conditions will increase the amount of ghost pokemon, alongside buffing their strengths, whereas ice pokemon appear when it's snowy or cold.

Weather also factors into obtaining a pokemon, as it will be stronger if caught under the right conditions. The same goes for battling.

Factor all of this in when building a team, and it'll make a huge difference to your overall approach.