"Pokemon GO" developer Niantic is bent on staying on top of the food chain and they are succeeding through constant game evolution. Niantic website reads capture bonus feature on Wednesday and trainers went loco for possible update within the next few days.
This new "Pokemon GO" feature offers bonus for trainers who compiles medal achievements. Depending on what type of specialty, Niantic server will amplify chances of capturing another Pokemon within the same bracket. Say for example, chances of capturing rare land-dwelling monsters will escalate if a trainer caught several land-based Pokemons. What serves as achievement tracker for this new system was incorporated in Pokemon medals.
To recall, trainers lament that "Pokemon GO" medal system is a simple trash with no use at all. This new capture bonus feature changed the whole perspective. By tapping the medal system, Niantic is keeping records of individual progress and matches the effort with rewards. If a trainer completes the fisherman medal, he may find himself a magnet for water Pokemons - even rare monsters, Business Insider reported.
So when will this feature be available? By virtue of habit, Niantic is releasing updates twice a month. These could be minor or major "Pokemon GO" twists but prolific nonetheless. Given these circumstances and the timing of the announcement, capture bonus update might even be available as we speak!
Meanwhile, Reddit user virodoran made a guide on how much effort should the trainer employ to earn individual medals. Included in his attempt to decode "Pokemon GO" requirements are three-tier achievements from bronze to gold. So far, the hardest to achieve are Collector and Backpacker medals which need 2000 points apiece. Ace Trainer, Battle Girl and Jogger medals follow at 1000.
Ironically, the aforementioned forum is abode of debate about the uses and benefits of these medals in "Pokemon GO." This can be attributed to lack of information about this capture bonus feature. So under this premise, you will actually help Pokemon trainers if you can share this info. The reward? You will be instrumental in preaching this new Niantic twist.