An unusual Pokémon GO bug has allowed one lucky player to see the contents of an Egg before it even hatched. The mobile alternate reality title lets players explore the real world in order to encounter, battle and capture digital Pokémon. 2021 marked the 5-year anniversary of Pokémon GO, and developer Niantic still continues to support the title with updates and new content.

Since its launch back in 2016, Pokémon GO has become a wildly successful installment in the monster collection franchise. The title received praise for its use of alternate reality technology, which incorporates digital Pokémon, PokéStops, and Pokémon Gyms into real-world locations. The game motivates gamers to explore the physical world and support local businesses, blurring the line between gaming and reality. The game’s enduring popularity is demonstrated by Niantic’s continued support, as a number of Pokémon GO October Events are planned to arrive in time for the fall season.

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A bizarre Pokémon GO glitch has apparently allowed virtual Pokémon trainer and Reddit user Azazicc to view the monster inside an Egg before it hatched. A screenshot of the game shows an unhatched Egg, but also shows the Fire-type Pokémon Darumaka hanging out in front of it. This seems to suggest that the unhatched Egg contains a Darumaka, giving an early glimpse at an Egg’s contents before it has even been hatched yet.

While Pokémon GO has been highly praised by fans of both the Pokémon franchise and mobile gaming in general, the game is still not without its glitches. One user recently encountered a glitch that allowed Ditto to impersonate a Shiny Drowzee, leading to disappointment upon the reveal of its true identity. While Ditto is renowned for its ability to mimic other Pokémon, Pokémon GO limits the creature’s ability to avoid frustration. Ditto is not typically able to transform into a shiny Pokémon, since catching such a rare creature only to discover a Ditto instead can be quite irritating for those who wasted resources on the capture.

Azazicc’s Pokémon GO bug is quite interesting, as it gives an unintended look behind the game’s curtain. It is normally impossible to learn the contents of an Egg before it is hatched but knowing the outcome of a hatch could be quite useful for some players. By prioritizing an Egg that contains a particularly rare or powerful Pokémon, players like Azazicc could gain a leg up over other virtual trainers due to this behind-the-scenes bug.

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Pokémon GO is available on iOS and Android.

Source: Azazicc/Reddit

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