Game Theory: The SECRET Psychology of Pokemon GO!

Pokemon Go might be dominated by Team Mystic, but how do the teams break down for you loyal theorists? What do your teams say about you? I'm digging deep to uncover some of the underlying psychological trends among players in Pokemon Go.

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[Purple-hdkl]

I agree with Matpat. There should TOTALLY be a Team Rocket option.

[eliantalboe-]

someone tell me i wasn't the only one to choose based on the bird

[cwilson]

They should make it so where if you don’t pick a team and you encounter Jessie and James you can join them

[melanieinman]

I chose team instinct just because Zapdos is my favorite legendary bird. So.. a little late but.. I was surprised that you never mentioned the birds.

[pineytheelder]

"...Then everything changed when the valor nation attacked..."

[edwinramirez]

hey matpat can you do a theory on how an actual pokeball would work

[narutorasbat]

Reason I joined Team Instict:
The Spark memes.

[donotlikemycommentifgay]

Harry Potter fans: what I don't get it?
Matpat: Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff!
Harry Potter fans:

[conversesocks]

I chose Instinct because I knew I'd be alone. Everyone in my town is/was Valor or Mystic, but I wanted to show that alone, I could be stronger with them. I wanted to show them that I could beat them, with no allies.

[yaaasir]

Who joined the team just because that legendary bird was their favourite?
I only joined instinct since zappdos is my favourite legendary bird.

[JotteXD]

I picked instinct cause zapdos is superior to the other birds thanks to lightning.

[beachballbish]

A two part series matpat finished?
*surprised pikachu meme”

[ArchieRS]

i chose instinct because zapdos is my favourite legendary bird ....
did everyone forget about the symbols repersenting the legendary birds?

[plop]

Valor : Good color, looks kewl.

Mystic : Pretty cool and chill lookin.

Instinct : Memes.

[JasonLee-gvvm]

Am I the only one who joined instinct because Zapdos was the strongest of the three birds.

[hannahs.]

I wish I was in Instinct... I support your memes from afar, old friends.

-A Mystic Boi

[hiddenpotential]

Love the way you list off all these stats why people chose their teams, but did not mention they may of picked because they liked either Articuno, Zapdos or Moltres lol

[kingdraco]

"I'm I The Only One Who Picked My Team Based On My Favorite LEGENDARY BIRD!? (Zapdos)"

[christian]

Or ya know, you choose cause you like the specific legendary bird...

[smakykat]

I just realized that Mystic, Valor, and Instict, are the Triforces of Wisdom, Power, and Courage respectively.