Pokemon Go: A Beginner's Guide

Pokemon Go is literally taking over the world. Twitter, Facebook, the media - everyone is talking about the new game. But you may not be aware yet

What kind of game is it. In this article we will help you understand this game. Below you will find answers to all questions for those who have just started playing Pokemon Go.

What is Pokemon Go?

Pokemon Go is a game for Android and iOS devices.based on the very popular game and cartoon from the 90s. Go is a continuation of the legendary Pokemon series. You can catch Pokemon, upgrade them, have training battles, and much more.

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In Pokemon Go, you do all this inreal world.Of course, not exactly in the real world, but in the “real world”, which is inside your smartphone.

Pokemon Go uses your phone's GPS,to determine your location. At the beginning of the game, a map of your city appears in front of you. To find Pokémon, you must physically move around the city and catch them. Also on the map of your city there are Poke Stops and Gyms, where you can fight with other players.

Why is everyone playing Pokemon Go?

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Because it's Pokemon!And because Go is actually a very interesting game. In it, you don’t just sit at home in front of your smartphone, but travel around the city, look for and collect Pokemon. It's simple and fun!

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To catch a Pokemon, you need to throw a ball at it. The game uses the phone's camera and overlays the Pokemon on the camera image.AR- This is the main feature of the game that everyone is talking about. You can turn AR mode on and off.

Can I install Pokemon Go?

Pokemon Go is officially only available in the US.Europe (including UK), Australia, New Zealand. Italy, Spain and Portugal. But that doesn't mean you can't play in Russia or any other country.

Everything you need to do to installPokemon Go is an iTunes account registered for the US. We have previously written about how to do this. There are also sites offering installation of Pokemon Go, but we do not recommend installing the game from unverified sources.

  • How to install and play Pokémon Go anywhere in the world

Where to begin?

After installing the app and logging in with your Google account or Pokémon account, you need to set your avatar.

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1 The game requires an internet connection.

 

2Basic gaming takes place on a vibrant Google map.

 

Once you've customized your avatar, three Pokémon will appear on the map - Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. But if you miss them several times, Pikachu will appear on the fourth time.Catch him, let him become your first Pokemon! Since in the future it will be very difficult to catch Pikachu.

When you have found a Pokemon, turn on your camera and it willwill appear in front of you. A ball will appear at the bottom of the screen. Tap and hold it to throw the ball at the Pokemon, it's best to aim for the center of the screen. This way you will catch the Pokemon. After the animation, click on the ball and you will see more details about the Pokemon and it will be added to your Pokedex.

Catch pokemon

It's time to catch your first Pokemon.

When you walk down the street, people may appear around you.Pokemon, anywhere you are. If it's too far away, you won't be able to catch it. In this case, you need to get closer. In AR mode you will see the Pokemon.

! First of all, pay attention to those places on the map where grass and leaves move.

 

Go to PokéStop

The game has PokéStops.Pokéstopsare indicated on the map as blue floating cubes. Approach them to see information about this place.

Swipe the poke stop sign. And you will get useful things. Such as balls for catching Pokemon, healing potions and much more. You can visit PokéStop and receive rewards every 10 minutes.

Elements in Pokemon Go

Of course, there are things in Pokemon Go that you can collect. If you do not want to earn them, you can buy PokéCoins for real money.

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  • Lucky Eggs: Give dual XP over the next 30 minutes.
  • Lure Patches: Draws Pokemon in PokéStop.
  • Razz Berries: Makes it easier to catch rare Pokemon.
  • Poké Eggs: These are the eggs from which real Pokémon hatch.

Pokemon development

You can upgrade your Pokemon usingcandy and Stardust. This can only be done when you have caught multiple versions of the same Pokemon. So don't think that just because you have one Doduo, you don't need another one.

Once you have enough Pokemon of the same type, you can use candies to evolve them.

Fight in the gyms

After you reach level 5 you haveYou will have the opportunity to join one of three gyms: Instinct (yellow), Mystic (blue), or Valor (red). Once a player finds a team, you can assign the Pokemon you caught to the open gym. For one Hall - one Pokemon from each trainer.

Together with your team, you can fight for the gym and capture it.

Pokémon training is very easy: visit the hall that is under the control of your team. You can train in battles against your own Pokemon. Defeating all Pokemon raises the Hall Prestige and increases your chances of battle against another team. If Prestige drops to zero, the defending team loses control of the hall. Then you or another player can capture this room.

Go catch all the Pokemon!

It's all. Now you are ready to catch Pokemon! Go catch them all!