Pokemon GO Adjusts Economy With Price Hike on Ultra Raid Bundles
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Pokemon GO has increased the price of its popular Ultra Raid Box to 5,600 PokeCoins without adding any extra items, catching the community off guard ahead of major upcoming raid events.
As reported by Game Rant, Pokemon GO players are noticing a quiet price increase on one of the most popular items in the in-game shop. The Ultra Raid Box, which packages ninety-nine Premium Raid Passes alongside essential upgrade materials, has seen its price jump from 5,425 PokeCoins to 5,600 PokeCoins. While the extra cost of 175 coins might seem minor at first glance, the lack of added value inside the bundle makes the adjustment sting a bit more for dedicated raiders.
The timing of this economy shift is particularly noticeable, arriving right before the much-anticipated Mega Finale event and a costumed Pikachu Raid rollout. Players gearing up to stock their inventories for heavy weekend raiding schedules are understandably questioning the timing. Although features like the GO Pass have made earning free PokeCoins slightly more accessible than in the early days of mobile augmented reality gaming, any reduction in purchasing power within live service economies always catches the community's attention.
It is worth noting that the developers have recently sprinkled in some player-friendly wins, such as introducing a free in-game auto-catcher gadget that mirrors functionality previously locked behind expensive physical accessories like the GO Plus+. Even so, tinkering with the cost of core progression items right before major community milestones creates friction. For now, players will just have to decide whether to dip a bit deeper into their coin stashes or adjust their raid grind accordingly.
Tags: Pokemon GO, Mobile Gaming, Live Service, Gaming News
Original article: Game Rant