Ethan Crossfield 
Pokemon GO players are reporting a small but useful change: a new quick appraise button that opens a Pokemon's appraisal with fewer taps. The feature appears to be available only to some players for now, and the developers have not announced a full rollout. Players who regularly check Individual Values (IVs) may want to look for the button, while everyone else can wait to see whether it becomes broadly available.
What changed in Pokemon GO
The new control reportedly lets players move directly into the appraisal process instead of opening the usual menu first. Images and videos shared by users on Reddit show the button appearing for some accounts, suggesting that the feature is being introduced gradually rather than activated for the entire player base at once.
That makes appraising Pokemon slightly less cumbersome. The system uses the game's team leaders to assess a Pokemon's Individual Values, giving players a better idea of its potential in battles and whether it is worth keeping before transferring it.
Who benefits most from the shortcut
The change is unlikely to transform the experience for occasional players, but it could save time for anyone sorting through large numbers of catches or hatches. IV checks are particularly relevant for players preparing Pokemon for the GO Battle League or difficult Raid battles, where stronger appraisal results can influence which Pokemon deserve resources and which can be removed.
The dedicated button may also reduce accidental transfers. By placing appraisal access more prominently, it gives players a visible reminder to check a Pokemon's strengths and weaknesses before sending it away. It is still only a small reduction in menu navigation, but repeated across many Pokemon, that convenience could become noticeable.
What comes next for the feature
There is no confirmed schedule for the quick appraise button's wider release. It could reach more players during the upcoming Twilight Trails season, but that possibility has not been confirmed by the developers. For now, availability appears to depend on the account and rollout stage.
Some players would prefer a larger redesign that places IV information directly on a Pokemon's profile and removes the separate appraisal screen altogether. The new button does not go that far, but it is consistent with other recent efforts to reduce friction in Pokemon GO. The game has also added the Explorer Gadget, an in-game option that can help catch Pokemon and spin PokeStops when playing directly is inconvenient, although it does not offer all the capabilities of physical devices such as Pokemon GO Plus+.
What players should know
- The quick appraise button has been spotted by some Pokemon GO players, not confirmed for everyone.
- It opens the appraisal process with one fewer menu step.
- The shortcut is most useful when checking many Pokemon for strong Individual Values.
- Appraisals can help players decide which Pokemon to use, keep, or transfer.
- A full rollout, including a possible launch during Twilight Trails, has not been announced.
Expert View
This is a practical quality-of-life improvement rather than a major gameplay feature. Its value will be highest for active players who evaluate large batches of Pokemon, while casual users may barely notice it. The positive response is understandable, but the limited rollout and lack of official confirmation mean players should treat it as an emerging feature, not a guaranteed part of every account's interface.
