Welcome to Pokemon GO, where all our dreams come true but we have no idea how to realize them. This guide will take you through everything you need to know about Pokemon GO because, if we’re being honest, the game doesn’t quite explain a lot. Whether you need help finding, training, or battling your Pokemon, we’ve got your back. Drop us a comment or tweet @Twinfinite with any questions you don’t see answered here, and we’ll get back to you ASAP, because there’s no time to waste now that Pokemon are real.
POKEMON GO – GENERAL BASICS AND FAQS
Let’s start with the basics. You’ll need to brush up on PokeStops, Modules, and definitely how to enable Pokemon GO’s Battery Saver mode. Portable phone chargers are a must for any aspiring Pokemon Master, but with Battery Saver on, you’ll only have to invest in one.
- Here’s Every Country You Can Play Pokemon GO In So Far
- How to Move and Walk
- How to Turn Off Music and Sound Effects
- How to Turn Off AR and What That Does
- How to Get All Medals (Bronze, Silver, & Gold) Guide
- How to Name Your Pokemon
- How to Turn on Battery Saver Mode
- How to Trade
- How to Take Photos with the Camera
- What Transferring a Pokemon Does
- What XS and XL Mean
- Do Height and Weight Matter?
- Find PokeStops and Gym Locations With Ingress
- How to Sign Out and Switch Accounts
- Heads Up: As of now you can’t add friends, change your appearance, change your username, or change your team once selected.
Eevee
- This Eevee Evolution Trick Gets the Jolteon, Vaporeon, or Flareon You Want
- The Best Eevee Evolution: Jolteon vs. Vaporeon vs. Flareon
POKEMON GO – FINDING POKEMON
You’re not playing Pokemon if you’re not catching and training your Pocket Monsters to be the very best. Here’s everything you need to know about raising your Pokemon, including where to find them, how to catch them, how to train and evolve them, and how Eeveelution works.
- How to Get Pikachu as Your Pokemon GO Starter
- You Can Catch the Other Starter Pokemon in the Wild
- Where to Find Pokemon
- Where to Find Rare Pokemon
- What the Rustling Leaves Mean
- What the Footprints Mean
- How to Track Pokemon and See How Far They Are
- Yes, All Pokemon GO Players See the Same Pokemon
- Where to Find Different Types of Pokemon
- Locations Guide: Rare Pokemon, Different Types, and More
POKEMON GO – CATCHING POKEMON
- How to Catch Pokemon
- What the Sparkling Poke Balls Mean and Why They’re Missing
- How to Catch Multiple Pokemon Without Leaving Home
- How to Get High CP Pokemon
- All the Pokemon You Can Get in Pokemon GO Right Now
- How to Sort Your Pokemon by CP, Recent, and More
- How to Throw a Curveball
- How to Get an Excellent Throw
- What the Colored Rings Mean and How to Get a Good Catch
- What to Do with Your Extra Pokemon
POKEMON GO – TRAINING
- What CP Is and How to Improve It
- CP Cap and That Semicircle Behind Your Pokemon
- CP or Move Strength – Which is More Important
- How to Evolve Pokemon
- How to Power Up Your Pokemon
- Should You Evolve or Raise CP First?
- How to Pick Your Eevee Evolution
- How to Get Candy
- How to Get Stardust
- Every Way to Get XP and How Much They Give
- How to Level Up Quickly
- What the Trainer Level Cap Is
- Every Trainer Level’s Rewards & Unlocks
- How to Heal and Revive Pokemon
- The Best and Strongest Pokemon in Pokemon GO
POKEMON GO – POKESTOPS
- Where to Find PokeStops and How to Use Them
- What PokeStops With Pink Flower Petals Are
- What Pokestop Modules are and How to Get Them
- Everything PokeStops Can Give You
- How Often You Can Use PokeStops
POKEMON GO – ITEMS
PokeCoins, Poke Balls, Eggs, Incense, Modules. There’s a lot to learn about PokeFeatures old and new. Here’s the lowdown on all the unexplained items you’ll find in Pokemon GO.
- How to Get PokeCoins
- How to Get Poke Balls, Great Balls, and Ultra Balls
- What Level You Get Great and Ultra Balls
- How to Get Eggs
- How to Hatch Eggs
- How to Hatch Eggs Fast
- Here’s a Kilometers to Miles Conversion Chart
- How to Get Rid of Eggs
- What Pokemon You Can Get From Each Egg Distance
- How to Get Lucky Eggs
- No, Closing Pokemon GO and Walking Doesn’t Count For Your Eggs
- How to Use Lure Modules
- How Long Lure Modules Last
- What Incense Is and How to Use It
- How to Get Incense
- Can Lure and Incense Effects Stack?
- What Razz Berries Are
- How to Use Razz Berries
- How to Get Razz Berries
- How to Clear Bag Space For Items
POKEMON GO – GYMS AND TEAMS
You can’t be the very best like no one ever was without beating everyone else. You’ll need some knowledge on special attacks and teams before you start taking down Gyms around the world.
- How Gyms Work
- How to Battle
- How to Use Special Attacks in Battle
- How to Dodge Effectively in Battle
- All Type Strengths and Weaknesses
- What Prestige Is
- How to Challenge and Take Over Gyms
- How to Leave Pokemon at the Gym
- The Best Pokemon Team for Defending Gyms
- How to Become a Gym Leader
- How to Level Up a Gym For More Pokemon Slots
- What a Defender Bonus Is
- How to Collect Your Gym Rewards
- Why Some Gyms Make You Battle With One Pokemon
- How to Battle Your Own Pokemon at the Gym (to Train Them… Not for Evil)
- How to Join a Team
- Every Team and Which You Should Join
POKEMON GO – RANDOM FACTS
- Abra Runs Away If You Miss Your First Throw
- Magikarp Needs Way Too Much Candy To Evolve
- New Features Coming to Pokemon GO, Leaderboards and Possibly HoloLens Compatibility
- Pokemon GO Suffers From a Really Annoying Gym Glitch
- In-Game Medals Suggest More Pokemon Generations Are on the Way
- The Biggest Pokemon GO Myths Busted (and One Confirmed)