The Enigma of Eternatus: Will This Colossal Legendary Ever Roam Pokémon Go?

Pokémon Go trainers worldwide often dream of encountering legendary Pokémon in the wild or conquering them in thrilling raid battles. While many powerful creatures from various regions have made their way into the game, one truly colossal legendary from the Galar region remains conspicuously absent: Eternatus.

This imposing Poison/Dragon-type, central to the climax of Pokémon Sword and Shield, carries with it an immense presence that raises a fundamental question: will it ever grace the world of Pokémon Go?

Eternatus isn't just any legendary; it's a titan. Its sheer size is legendary even among legendaries, and its transformed state, Eternamax Eternatus, stretches into the hundreds of feet, dwarfing even Wailord.

This gargantuan stature is the primary hurdle for its integration into Pokémon Go. Niantic, the developers, have historically shied away from introducing Pokémon whose primary forms are Gigantamax-only, or those that pose significant scaling issues within the game's AR and battle systems. Imagine a Pokémon that barely fits on your screen during a capture encounter, or one whose model completely overwhelms a raid arena.

Consider the practicalities.

How would Eternatus be represented in the overworld? Could it even fit inside a gym, or stand next to your trainer without looking utterly disproportionate? While Niantic has made concessions for large Pokémon before, Eternatus presents a unique challenge due to its extreme dimensions and its inherent tie to the Gigantamax phenomenon, which isn't currently a core mechanic in Pokémon Go in the same way Mega Evolution is.

Even if the developers found a way to magically shrink Eternatus for the mobile game, the question of its signature move, "Dynamax Cannon," and its immense power would need careful consideration.

Furthermore, the typical candy requirements for powering up such a formidable legendary would be substantial, likely falling into the range of 20 to 400 candies, similar to other rare and powerful Pokémon that require significant investment from trainers. Acquiring enough candies for a legendary usually involves repeated raid battles, using Rare Candies, or walking it as a buddy.

As of now, there has been no official announcement, leaked data, or even subtle hints from Niantic suggesting Eternatus is on the horizon for Pokémon Go.

Its absence, while disappointing for many Galar region enthusiasts, seems rooted in the fundamental design challenges its unique characteristics present. While trainers can always hold out hope for a creative solution from Niantic in the future, for the time being, Eternatus appears destined to remain a powerful legend confined to the main series games, looming as a colossal dream for Pokémon Go players.