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Infinity Nikki Locked Pose Preview: What Players Need to Know

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Locked poses, exclusive, high-tier, or evolved outfit emotes, are some of the most coveted features for photo mode in Infinity Nikki. But knowing what you’ll get before spending resources is a big concern. Here’s how locked pose previews currently work and what you need to consider before chasing them in 2025.

How to Preview Locked Poses (Current Systems)

  1. Banner/Promo Videos
    • Official promo videos for new banners often showcase every unlockable pose for featured outfits, especially 5★ Resonance sets.
    • Tip: Pause the video around the 1:00–1:15 marks to see the full suite of poses for a new set.​
  2. In-Game Evolution Preview (Limited)
    • The Evolution/Stage-Up menu in Pear-Pal (or wardrobe) sometimes shows a still preview thumbnail of locked/unlocked poses for a given outfit.
    • However, these previews are currently static. Most do not show the full animation or effect, making it hard to judge the worth of a pose before investing in full set completion and rare materials.​
  3. Community Guides, Wikis, and Socials
    • Many players find full pose showcases by checking Reddit threads, wikis, and YouTube/TikTok content creators’ showcases. These offer hands-on demos or tier lists for pose unlocks and are more reliable for seeing full animations than the minimal in-game previews.​​
    • Example: Fans often upload custom “pose previews” or montage videos when a new banner drops.
  4. Event Notices & Shop Tabs
    • Some exclusive/joint poses (e.g., Tomorrow’s Departure, Momo emotes) are shown in event notices, Facebook updates, or the Starlit Shop directly before or during the event period.​

What Players Want (And What’s Missing)

  • No universal in-game “animation preview”:
    Players can’t always see the full pose with animations, transitions, or effects unless they unlock it or find external media. This leads to hesitation, especially for rare evolutions or expensive banners.​
  • Feedback & Survey Requests:
    Community feedback suggests requesting better preview tools in official surveys, asking for a “click-to-preview” animation button in the Evolution menu.​

Pro Tips

  • Before spending resources or pulls for a pose:
    • Check the official social channels and banner preview videos for motion showcases.
    • Search for creator pose showcase clips on YouTube, TikTok, or community threads.
  • When in doubt:
    • Wait for community feedback after a new set drops, players often share first-day showcases and opinions on whether a pose is worth the grind.

Sources & Further Reading

For up-to-date pose showcases, bookmark Ultimategacha.com and follow major banner drops and evolutionon events!

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