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Pokemon GO: Day & Night Affect What Pokemon You Find

Why don't I see Clefairy during the day? Here's your answer.
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Pokemon GO is a dream come true that allows you to catch Pokemon in the real world. If you were wondering why you have been seeing certain Pokemon come out during certain times of the day, that’s because day and night do affect what Pokemon you can catch.

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For example, Pokemon such as Gastly and Clefairy will only come out mainly during the late night hours, in keeping with their lore. On the other hand Pokemon like Squirtle, Bulbasaur and Charmander will wander around primarily during the day hours. Keep this in mind as you’re trying to catch ’em all. Travelling to different locations at different times can widen your collection, but always be careful when adventuring at night.

Need any other help with the game? Check out 30 things we wish the game told us, or our Ultimate Guide filled with everything you need to know.

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Chris Jecks
Chris Jecks has been covering the games industry for over eight years. He typically covers new releases, FIFA, Fortnite, any good shooters, and loves nothing more than a good Pro Clubs session with the lads. Chris has a History degree from the University of Central Lancashire. He spends his days eagerly awaiting the release of BioShock 4.