More Music from Pokémon Go

Over two years ago, I wrote a post on (some of) the music of Pokémon Go. As stated, like any game and Pokémon game in particular, music makes a game. But the music I've detailed in that post only scratches the surface of all possible music in the game. Moreover, since Pokémon Go is a game that is frequently updated, there is the potential for new music to be added, and that has in fact been the case since then. I figure that it's time to discuss a few more music pieces from Pokémon Go, particularly of unique parts in the game that some may not realize.

When one plays with one's Buddy Pokémon, there is music that plays in the background. The piece is mellow yet upbeat, and it suits the friendly atmosphere of taking the time to play with a Buddy Pokémon, no matter what it may be. The music may be on the long side - more than what may be needed for all things that can be done to play with a Buddy Pokémon - but it may be quite captivating to listen to once one hears the music, and one may be tempted to play with a Buddy just for the sake of hearing the music. That still may be a good thing for the Buddy Pokémon, and the Trainer gets bonus ear candy.

Since they've made their way to Pokémon Go, Team Go Rocket has wrought havoc in all kinds of ways, and they have their own accompanying music pieces. The most important ones are the Grunt encounter music, which is more or less like the encounter music in the first-generation main series games but with the characteristic Pokémon Go instrumentation, as well as the Grunt battle music, which has a chilling aspect to it. Team Go Rocket send to intend to threaten Trainers even with their imposing music, but the same should also drive proactive Trainers to keep them at bay.

Even the most recent addition to Pokémon Go, Mega Evolution, has its share of unique music. The Mega raid lobby music is quite different from regular raids, and so is the raid itself. It has a dramatic feel that some would say is a carryover from the sixth-generation main series games, which is the point when Mega Evolution was introduced in them. The flavor of the music also tends toward a rock or electronica sound that suits the gravity of the situation, which is to face a Mega-Evolved Pokémon in battle to take it down and gain as much energy as possible for a Trainer's own Mega Evolution.

The three areas above still doesn't cover the entire breadth of music that Pokémon Go has, but they're sufficient to illustrate a point. That point is that the changes for an ever-changing game like Pokémon Go can reach into deep points such as the game's music, and it does. Though for many the music may be hidden by the virtue of them turning off the setting, music remains a key part of the experience, and it too has to suit. Pokémon Go is already unique in many ways, and the music makes it even more so.

One year ago: The Music of TCGO

Two years ago: Cosplay: Tachiagare

Three years ago: My Book of Days