Pokémon took many years to officially arrive on mobile devices. It finally did so in the summer of 2016, thanks to Niantic , the N of Alphabet (that is, Google). The video game was a revolution, combining all the sensors of our mobile phones to create a unique experience with augmented reality . The game was so popular that in its first few weeks it was overwhelmed by its own success; the servers crashed constantly, and the streets filled at night with groups of trainers who met up to walk and capture Pokémon.
Differences between Pokémon Go and the traditional saga
Pokémon Go is only available for iOS and Android devices , although its success led to the release of the Let's Go versions on Nintendo Switch. Its metagame was completely redesigned to adapt to mobile gaming. We won't directly encounter trainers or wild Pokémon in the street. Nor will Pokémon attack us; instead, we'll initiate the interaction. We won't attack with our Pokémon; we'll have to use a Poké Ball directly. Capturing Pokémon will depend more on our skill with the touchscreen.
Items can be purchased for free at PokéStops , which are located in cities and towns around the world. They are usually situated at iconic landmarks. Gyms do n't have leaders; instead, they are strategic points defended by teams. Each player must belong to a strong team . Team selection is made upon reaching level 5 in the game.
Experience and leveling up are also based on a new concept in Pokémon Go. We'll need candies, stardust, and items to strengthen our team. Finally, completing the Pokédex won't be easy, as certain Pokémon will only be available in specific regions.
What Pokémon are regional in Pokémon Go?
Just like with the cartridges in the main series, some Pokémon only appear in specific regions . This adds a touch of realism to the game and encourages us to trade Pokémon with other trainers or even travel the world.
First Generation Pokédex
- Tauros: North America
- Mr mime: Europe
- Kangaskhan:Australia
- Farfetch'd: Asia
Second Generation Pokédex
- Heracross: Central and South America
- Corsola: tropics
Third Generation Pokédex
- Torkoal: India and South Asia
- Zangoose: Europe, Asia and Australia
- Seviper: North America, South America and Africa
- Solrock: North America, South America and Africa
- Lunatone: Europe, Asia and Australia.
- Relicant: New Zealand and surroundings
- Illuminate: Europe, Asia and Australia
- Volbeat: North America, South America and Africa
- tropius: Africa
Generation IV Pokédex
- Pachirisu: Alaska, Canada and Russia
- Blue Shells: East
- Pink Shells: West
- Carnivine: Southern United States
- uxie: North America, South America and Greenland
- mesprit: Europe, Middle East, Africa and India
- Aself: Pacific Asia)
Fifth Generation Pokédex
- Grooming: Pacific Asia)
- Pansear: Europe, Middle East, Africa and India
- panpour: North America, South America and Greenland
- Heatmor: West
- Durant: East
- sigilyph: Egypt
- Throh: North America, South America and Africa
- Sawk: Europe, Asia and Oceania
- Basculin (Red): East
- Basculin (Blue): West
- maractus: Central America, South America and the Caribbean
How to evolve in Pokémon Go
Most Pokémon evolve in Pokémon Go using candies of their own species. These are obtained by catching Pokémon, and you'll receive an extra candy if you give the newly caught Pokémon to Professor Willow. However, some species evolve through trading, and others through evolution stones.
Pokemon that evolve with items in Pokemon Go
- Solar Stone: Gloom (Bellossom) and Sunkern (Sunflora).
- Improve:Porygon (Porygon2).
- Magnetic Bait Module: Magneton (Magnezone), Nosepass (Probopass).
- Rainy Lure Module: Sliggoo (Goodra).
- Glacier Bait Module: Eevee (Glaceon).
- Mossy Bait Module: Eevee (Leafeon).
- Metallic Coating: Scyther (Scizor) and Onix (Steelix).
- King's rock: Poliwhirl (Politoed) and Slowpoke (Slowking).
- Flake Dragon: Seadra (Kingdra).
- Sinnoh Stone: Sneasel (Weavile), Electabuzz (Electivire), Roselia (Roserade), Rhydon (Rhyperior), Murkrow (Honchkrow), Porygon2 (Porygon-Z), Togetic (Togekiss), Magmar (Magmortar), Misdreavus (Mismagius), Gligar ( Gliscor), Dusclops (Dusknoir), Swinub (Mamoswine), Aipom (Ambipom), Yanma (Yanmega), Tangela (Tangrowth), Lickitung (Lickilicky), Kirlia (Gallade), and Snorunt (Froslass).
- Unova Stone: Pansage (Simisage), Panpour (Simipour), Pansear (Simisear), Lampent (Chandelure), Minccino (Cinccino), Eelektrik (Eelektross) and Munna (Musharna).
How to change teams in Pokémon Go
As soon as you start your game, you'll have to choose a team to join: red, blue, or yellow. During the first few years of the game, it was impossible to change teams, but starting in late 2020, there's an item you can use if you're a complete turncoat.
It's called the 'Team Medallion,' and you can buy it in the shop once a year. You can get it for 1.000 PokéCoins . Just be warned, your friends might never speak to you again if you use it.
Tricks to fast forward in Pokémon Go
- Use your trips in public transport to reach as many Pokestops as possible.
- Invest in storage. Spend in-game money to expand the capacity of your backpack so you don't have to drop items unnecessarily.
- Use the incense: even more so if you are sitting within range of a Pokestop. for 30 minutes you will double the experience points and you can get a huge amount of Pokémon.
- go to distant gyms from your city: Your chances of getting coins increase if you manage to place your Pokémon in a gym with little traffic.
- Add friends. You can exchange gifts and thus make your adventure easier.
- Access the game daily. you will get a bonus if you do. Plus, you'll get better rewards if you visit a PokeStop every day and catch a Pokémon.
- Use the incubators with caution- You have an infinite incubator, but the others you will have access to will be very rare and will even cost in-game currency. Use the infinite one for 2 km eggs and the 3x ones for 10 km eggs. You will save a lot of steps and gain more experience.
- Focus your start of the game on level up by earning XP. Once you are level 20 or higher, start training your ultimate team. Otherwise, you will waste your Stardust.
- evolve your pokemon. Don't be afraid to use candy or items to take your Pokémon to its next evolutionary stage. It will become stronger and it will be easier to keep getting rewards.
What happens if I cheat in Pokémon Go?
Since the beginning of Pokémon Go, all sorts of programs have existed that allow players to cheat in the game and gain an advantage. For a long time, Niantic didn't have sufficient resources to catch cheaters and turned a blind eye.
Currently, if you use programs to alter your Pokémon Go game, you risk being banned . Minor modifications may result in a temporary ban, but repeated offenses can lead to your Pokémon Go account being permanently suspended.
However, if you're careful, you can use Pokémon parameter and IV reading programs without fear.
How to trade in Pokémon Go
Pokémon trading is available to all players who are at least level 10. The remaining requirements are as follows:
- You Add to the other player as a friend. To do this, go to Friendships and add your trainer code. You can share it by Whatsapp, if you want.
- You can't switch pokemon legendary, Pokémon that are defending a gym, Pokémon that are traded, or Pokémon that are banned (they are marked with an X).
- You and your friend cannot be more than 100 meters away.
- you can only do 100 exchanges in a period of 24 hours long..
- You can only trade one pokemon Shiny each day.
Once you've done that, go to your Trainer profile , enter Friends , and select the partner you want to trade with by tapping Trade . Your Pokémon portfolio will then open, and you can choose the Pokémon you want to send. Once the trade is accepted, Stardust will be used as payment.