Pokémon Go is a free-to-play mobile game based on the player’s location. Developed by Niantic for iOS and Android devices, it was released in most regions in July 2016.
Playing is simple – your phone will vibrate when a Pokémon is nearby. Throw a Poké Ball to catch it, but stay alert, or the Pokémon might escape!
Explore cities and towns where you live – and even worldwide – to capture as many Pokémon as possible. The map is your main view while playing, and it’s based on the actual streets and pathways where you’re located in the real world.
The map provides lots of useful information while you’re exploring. You’ll always be at the center of the map, which can help you find PokéStops, Gyms, nearby Pokémon, and more!
Pokemon on the Earth
Pokemon have entered our planet Earth! Now take your chance and capture Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many others all around you. Step outside your home, start exploring your neighborhood, and discover all of them! Later you can join one of the three teams and battle for the ownership of Gyms.
Search the surroundings
Pokemon GO usually dwells in its natural environment. For example, Water-type Pokémon are more likely to appear near lakes and oceans. So, when you’re away from home, you might encounter different types of Pokémon that you wouldn’t normally find. PokéStops are often located at places of cultural or historical significance, such as galleries, art installations, historical landmarks, and monuments. You can visit these locations to collect Poké Balls, potions, and other valuable items.
Moreover, Pokemon GO is often found in public parks and recreation areas. The map will be your primary tool while playing the game and on real-world city maps. It contains plenty of useful information, with you always at the center of the map. When you’re close enough to a PokéStop to interact with it, the box above the blue square will open, signaling it’s time to collect items from the PokéStop!
Load Up Your Bag
Access your Bag in the Map view by touching the Poké Ball icon. Your Bag will contain essential items like Poké Balls for catching Pokémon, medicines for healing them, and Berries for restoring their energy. (Eggs will not appear in your Bag.) You can also access your Bag during Pokémon encounters. Each item is accompanied by a description of what it does.
Level Up Your Trainer
To level up your trainer, catch as many Pokémon as possible and earn Experience Points (XP). The XP you earn for each capture depends on the type of Pokémon, whether you’ve caught it before, and the accuracy of your throw. As your trainer level increases, you’ll gain access to stronger items, like Great Balls, that improve your chances of catching Pokémon. So keep exploring, encountering new Pokémon, and leveling up!
Earn Medals
A difference of challenges is available, showcasing different accomplishments, such as the number of Pokémon you’ve caught and the distance you’ve traveled. By completing these challenges, you’ll unlock achievement medals that will be noticeable in your player profile. Aim to unlock as many medals as possible!
You catch them, hatch them, grow them …
As you progress, you can catch stronger Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. Expand your collection by hatching Eggs based on the distance you walk. Catching multiple Pokémon of the same type helps them evolve faster. Remember, avoid visiting PokéStops on private property — plenty more exist nearby!
Start Gym battles and defend your Gym
As your Charmander evolves to Charmeleon and then Charizard, you can battle together to defeat a Gym and assign your Pokémon to defend it against all comers. It’s time now for your real-life adventures!
Changes in Pokemon GO 0.341.0 :
Supported Operating Systems:
- Android 7.0 or later
- iOS 13.0 or later