Pokemon Go is a popular mobile game that allows players to catch, train, and battle virtual creatures. Tornadus and Thundurus, the two legendary Pokemon, have been recently added to the game.
Recently, Pokemon Go players have encountered an issue with Tornadus raids, causing frustration and disappointment among fans. The problem arose earlier this week during the raid event.
If you are also annoyed with this error, then don’t worry. We have you covered! Check out all the latest updates, compensation details and everything about Pokemon Go in this article.
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The Issue: Shiny Tornadus Raid Error
Early players reported a problem with the Tornadus raid in Pokémon GO, described as “discouraging”. The issue was related to the availability of the Shiny Tornadus, which could not be encountered in raids. An error on Niantic’s part caused this problem. Hence, Niantic has apologized for the inconvenience.
Niantic Support Team took to X (Formerly Twitter) and announced, “Trainers, we are investigating server issues preventing some Trainers from logging in. Thanks for your patience while we work to resolve this. We will provide an update as soon as possible.”
Trainers, we are investigating server issues preventing some Trainers from logging in. Thanks for your patience while we work to resolve this, we will provide an update as soon as possible.
— Niantic Support (@NianticHelp) January 10, 2024
The Resolution For Tornadus Raid Error
Thankfully, the issue with Shiny Tornadus has been resolved and is now available in raids. The problem was fixed in a relatively short amount of time, allowing players to continue enjoying the Tornadus raid experience.
Trainers, Shiny Tornadus could not be encountered in Raids earlier this week. This issue has been resolved, and it is now available. We will be compensating affected players in the coming days. We apologize and appreciate your understanding.
— Niantic Support (@NianticHelp) January 11, 2024
If you are still experiencing this issue, then you can report the same to Niantic through the in-app support system.
To contact support through the app, players can follow these steps:
- From the Map View, open the Main Menu.
- At the top right, tap Settings.
- Tap on Help in the top right corner to access the help center.
- On iOS, tap Contact Us in the upper right corner. On Android, tap this button below:
You can visit the Pokemon Go official support website to make a complaint. Follow them on Twitter to keep updated on new announcements by the Niantic Support Team.
Compensation For Tornadus Error
Although specific details about compensation for the affected players are not available in the search results, it is common for developers to offer some form of compensation for issues like this. In the past, Niantic has been known to provide in-game items or other rewards to players who have experienced problems with certain features or events.
Future Updates
Moving forward, Niantic needs to learn from this experience and ensure that similar issues do not occur in future updates or events. The success of Pokémon GO relies on the satisfaction of its players, and addressing issues like this will help maintain a positive relationship between the developer and the player base.
In conclusion, the recent Tornadus raid issue in Pokémon GO has been resolved, and players can now enjoy the Shiny Tornadus in raids. While compensation details are not available, Niantic has a history of providing rewards for players affected by similar issues, and future updates should aim to prevent such problems from occurring.
