To have a boyfriend in Pokémon GO, open the Poké Ball, tap “Pokémon”, choose your favorite, then press “Choose as a friend” at the bottom of their profile.
In just a few seconds, you'll have an adventure buddy ready to follow you anywhere!
How do you choose a Pokémon as a buddy on Pokémon Go?
Function Pokémon Buddy allows you to designate a Pokémon as your sidekick. He then walks beside you on the card and is there for you on all your adventures with friends. As you play with him, you form a bond of’condition which rises to level, of good friend to best friend, with some bonus with tangible results to show for it.
To choose a boyfriend, follow these steps:
- On the main screen, tap your Poké Ball at the bottom of the screen.
- Select the tab Pokemon.
- In the list, select the Pokémon that you want to add as a friend. Here, we take Salamèche for example.
- On his profile, scroll all the way down to find the button “Choose as a friend”.
- One more push, and there you go—you've got a adventure companion by your side.
You can to break up with a boyfriend at any time as a trainer. Go back to their profile and tap the “Change Partner” button” to choose another one based on your Today's Activities.
How can I improve my friendship with a Pokémon buddy in Pokémon Go?
Once you've chosen your boyfriend, the goal is to strengthen your friendship by earning hearts full of affection every day. Every heart you win brings you closer to your boyfriend level to the next level and unlocks better bonus.
Each day, performs one or more of these activities with your Pokémon:
- Walking Together on the card,
- Follow Routes together,
- Him give a treat or a bay,
- Playing with him and petting him,
- Fighting Together (in the arena or against the Team GO Rocket),
- Visiting a new place,
- Take a souvenir photo.
Here is a summary table of the activities and the hearts that they report:
| Activity | Heart(s) available |
|---|---|
| Walking together | 🩷🩷🩷 |
| Giving a treat | 🩷🩷🩷 |
| Fighting together | 🩷🩷 |
| Playing together | 🩷 |
| Take a picture | 🩷 |
| Visit a new place | 🩷 |
| Following a Route together | 🩷 |
| A gift from your boyfriend | 🩷 |
| A memento from your boyfriend | 🩷 |
| Visit a PokéStop or Gym that your friend wants you to visit | 🩷 |
When you walk, you gain 1 heart every 2 km traveled, up to 3 hearts a day for this activity alone. By combining all the available activities, you can reach up to 10 hearts per day under normal conditions.
The Poffin to Win More Hearts
To make faster progress, use a Poffin. This special treat doubles certain daily activities and raises the cap to 20 hearts a day, which is the fastest way for a trainer to reach level Best Friend.
Your Pokémon Buddy's Mood
Your boyfriend has a mood which changes depending on attention and the’condition that you have for him. When he is enthusiastic, the distance The distance he needs to travel to unlock certain bonuses is reduced. Keep his hunger gauge full with berries and Poffins to keep him in a good mood.
Friendship Levels
As the number of cores as it grows, your relationship goes through four levels :
- Good friend (1 heart),
- Best friend (2 hearts),
- Great friend (3 hearts),
- Best Friend (4 hearts).
What are the advantages and benefits of having a Pokémon buddy?
With a Pokémon friend, you collect sweets The faster you go, the more you unlock exclusive bonuses and you're more likely to encounter rare Pokémon while catching them. And the more your boyfriend level The higher you go, the better the benefits. Here's what each level actually offers you as a trainer.
1. A good friend
- Your boyfriend finds some sweets faster when you walk with him on the card.
- He helps you during the capture wild Pokémon.
2. Big friend
- It guides you through the card to help you catch Pokémon.
- It brings you useful gifts like berries and potions.
3. Excellent friend
- Your Pokémon brings you memories that earn you hearts from’condition.
- It helps you find PokéStops where bonus items are waiting for you.
4. Best buddy
- Your favorite wins a PC boost and becomes more powerful in battle.
- This power bonus can be activated in the arena, in classic combat, or against the Team GO Rocket, as long as your Pokémon is set as a buddy during the battle.
Now you know how to choose a friend, strengthen your friendship, and make the most of bonus at each level. You can also find your friends in the game to exchange gifts and grow together.
And if you want even more rewards, check out the Pokémon GO coupon codes available. Which Pokémon do you plan to choose as your buddy? Let us know in the comments!
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