Since Niantic has actively been shutting down third-party trackers and tools that helped "Pokemon Go" trainers locate Pokemon, a new in-game tracking system has been developed which guarantees a 100% catching rate.
The new sighting bar was recently added to "Pokemon Go," which has also been improved from the glitch of having three footprints per Pokemon automatically, to providing players more insight on whether they are moving towards the right direction. The sighting bar has been redesigned to feature tall grasses that guide players towards available Pokemon.
Previously, "Pokemon Go" included a number of bugs, including one that affected the tracking system. There used to be three footprints beneath a spotted Pokemon, but these do not decrease as "Pokemon Go" players moved toward the creature. Many were confused by the action, resulting to many having failed attempts to catch the creatures in the wild.
Mobipicker reported that the "Pokemon Go" sighting bar features green grass that serves as a footprint for Pokemon and showing which ones are near the player. Pokemon with grass behind them are the closest to "Pokemon Go" trainers, or within a 200-meter radius. The presence of grass also means that the Pokemon are available in the wild, and not at PokeStops. Niantic Labs is still doing beta tests for the new sighting bar.
GameNGuide explained that "Pokemon Go" players who spot a Pokemon on the sighting bar should walk in a straight path. When the Pokemon disappears, trainers should recall the area where they stopped and mark it as the initial point. They should turn around and begin walking toward the opposite direction. The Pokemon will disappear again on the"Pokemon Go" sighting bar.
"Pokemon Go" trainers should repeat the process and mark the second point as well. Finally, move to the middle point between the first and second stops and then turn 90 degrees. Walk forward. If the Pokemon disappears, it means that it is located in the other direction so reverse as necessary. More updates and details on "Pokemon Go" are expected soon.
