Just like Sacha and Pikachu, do you dream of creating a strong bond with your favorite Pokémon in Pokémon GO? You can do so thanks to the "Pokémon Buddy !
Discover how to turn your darling into a true adventure companion.
How do you choose a Pokémon as a buddy on Pokémon Go?
Function Pokémon Buddy allows you to choose and designate a Pokémon as your sidekick. It will walk alongside you on your Pokémon GO adventures.
You'll then be able to forge special bonds, until you become the best buddies of the world! You'll earn special benefits for an even stronger team.
Choosing a Pokémon as a friend couldn't be easier:
- Once on the game interface, click on your Poké ball,
- Then select "Pokémon,
- Select the Pokémon you wish to set as a buddy. For our example, we'll choose Salamèche ;
- You will find the "Choosing as a friend at the very bottom of its profile,
- Just click on it, and you've got yourself an adorable travel companion!
How to improve friendship with a Pokémon buddy on Pokémon Go?
When you're friends, you can do lots of great things together! You can do just that with your Pokémon friend in Pokémon GO. As well as having fun, this will help you strengthen your friendship with your new friend and win hearts.
Every day, be sure to do one of these activities with your Pokémon!
- Walking together,
- Explore Routes,
- Give him a treat,
- Play with him, stroke him,
- Fighting together,
- Visit new places,
- Taking pictures...
Here's a table summarizing the different ways to improve friendship with a buddy on Pokémon GO:
| 🗒️ Activity | 🩷 Heart(s) obtainable |
|---|---|
| Walking together | 🩷🩷🩷 |
| Giving a treat | 🩷🩷🩷 |
| Fighting together | 🩷🩷 |
| Playing together | 🩷 |
| Take a picture | 🩷 |
| Visit a new place | 🩷 |
| Following a Route together | 🩷 |
| Gift from your boyfriend | 🩷 |
| Remembering your boyfriend | 🩷 |
| Visiting a PokéStop or Arena desired by your friend | 🩷 |
Do as many activities as possible with your Pokémon buddy to win full of hearts !
- You win a heart every 2 km travelled with your little companion,
- Playing with and cuddling your Pokémon allows you to win a heart a day,
- Giving it a treat pays off three hearts in daily life…
The more hearts you win, the more your friendship level with your Pokémon increases.
As your bonds grow stronger, you and your sidekick can become :
- Good friend ❤️
- Big friend ❤️❤️
- Excellent friend ❤️❤️❤️
- Best buddy ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Each Buddy level in Pokémon GO earns you various bonuses and rewards.
What are the advantages and benefits of having a Pokémon buddy?
As with Sacha and Pikachu, adventures are even more fun in pairs! But above all sweets, them bonus and the game's rare items with your Pokémon buddy.
Thanks to him :
- You'll collect candy faster,
- You unlock exclusive bonuses,
- It's easier to find/obtain rare items,
- You're more likely to come across Exceptional Pokémon.
But above all, the higher your Buddy Level, the better the benefits!
1. A good friend
- No more long walks for sweets
2. Big friend
- Your boyfriend helps you catch Pokémon
- It brings you useful gifts like berries and potions
3. Excellent friend
- Your Pokémon offers you "souvenirs" that will bring you hearts,
- It helps you find PokéStop where bonus items await you!
4. Best buddy
- Your favourite wins a PC boost and becomes even more powerful in battle.
Important : This boost only works if your Pokémon is defined as a buddy during the battle! Discover how to set a Pokémon as a buddy in Pokémon Go !
Now you know all about the Pokémon Buddy feature and its benefits. So there's no excuse not to take advantage of it! Which Pokémon will you choose as your buddy? Tell us all about it in the comments!
And for even more useful bonuses and rewards, read our article on Pokemon GO coupon codes!
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