Since its release in Australia and New Zealand, Pokémon Go has taken the world by storm. As you drive or walk through the park, you will see children and adults chasing Pokémon. In this article, we will give you tips and tricks to catch Pokémon and become the best trainer in the world.
- Visit parks with multiple PokéStops
The best area to find lots of Pokémon is parks, especially those with water, such as ponds, and different terrain that will help you find different types of Pokémon, while parks with multiple PokéStops ensure you don't run out of PokéBalls while hunting.
- Get Pikachu as your starting character
When you start the game, the professor will ask you to catch your first Pokémon – traditionally a Squirtle, Charmander or Bulbasaur. But instead of catching one of these, you can walk away – in real life – until phone starts vibrating. You will be asked to catch one of these again. Walk away again and repeat this process five times. Pikachu will then appear and you will be able to catch it as your first Pokémon. If you have already started playing Pokémon Go, you will have to quit the game and start over.
- Hunt in pairs
When Pokémon appear, they appear for everyone and can be spotted by anyone in your area. It can be a good idea to gather with friends and hunt in pairs rather than going solo.
4. Hunt at night
Pokemon seem to be abundant at night. Remember to be careful while searching at night and take friends with you.
- How to easily catch wild Pokémon
The rustling of leaves is used to indicate where wild Pokémon might be hiding. But once you try to catch one, the game will shift and use your smartphone's camera to show the creature in augmented reality. The white ring around the monster will change depending on how likely you are to catch it - smaller is better. When it turns green, it's time to throw your PokéBall.
- Use your radar ring to discover Pokémon
As you wander around the world of Pokémon, your avatar has a little ring that glows. This ring is your personal radar in the game: It's what determines whether you're close enough to a PokéStop or Gym to use, and it also pulls Pokémon out of their hiding places.
- Visit Pokéstops
As mentioned above, these blue gates can reward you with nice prizes. You'll need to get close to them before you can rotate them and reveal the treasure.
- Take care of your battery
Pokémon GO uses a lot of features on your phone to function properly. It gets data from your GPS and uses your camera, as well as your cellular connection. So, as expected, it’s going to suck up a lot of your battery. Both iPhones and Android phones have optional battery saving modes that will help extend battery life. We recommend turning them on before you head out to play the game.
- Want to catch lots of Pokémon quickly? Try parking lots
For some mysterious reason, Pokemon seem to love parking lots – especially if you're near PokéStops. If you have a parking lot in your area, chances are you can catch a bunch of Pokemon.
- Record player cheat
The game requires players to walk through houses, parks, and local towns to find new Pokémon, as well as accomplish goals like hatching eggs. The most common Pokémon are found in 2km eggs, with the rarest ones in 10km eggs – which requires a lot of walking if you want to progress in the game. There's a hack for that, though. If you place your phone on a turntable and let it spin around, you'll increase the distance in no time.
