"Megathread - Gym and Raid Update"

#PokemonGO: Official Niantic post.Video formSummary:Gyms will now also give items like Pokestops.Prestiging has been removed entirely.CP no longer determines the order of battle - it's now "in the order they were assigned to the Gym."A new motivation system has been implemented:This will decay over time, and is reduced every time it is defeated. When it is reduced, the CP will be lowered so it is easier to defeat. When it reaches zero, it "faints" and returns to the player.You can treat Pokemon of your team with berries to recover the motivation - not only yours.Gyms now give Gym Badges, unique per gym. You level this by battling, feeding, or spinning in the gym. Higher gym badge level will give you increased items and rewards at said gym.Raid Battle Feature:You need a Raid Pass to participate. You can get one a day (non-cumulative) in gyms, or buy a pack of premium raid passes.These involve battling "raid bosses", powerful (AI) Pokemon in gyms, with up to 20 players. If you can defeat it within 5 minutes, you’ll have the chance to catch an extra powerful Pokémon of your own!New Items: Obtained only by beating raid bosses, they are:Rare Candies. See this as a "wildcard" candy - can be changed to any Pokemon's.Golden Razz Berries. Like Razz Berries, but better.Technical Machines (Fast/Charged): Permanently teach a Pokemon a new Fast/Charged attack. via /r/pokemongo http://ift.tt/2sK0Yat