10 tips for being a Pokemon GO master!

Pokémon Go is here to be around the world recently, and if you like to play on your mobile you have certainly tried to download or plan to install it on your iPhone or Android. But it's wrong to think that the game is just going around playing Poké Balls and catching Pokémon: Pokémon Go has several unique mechanics and tactics that will differentiate the best players from everything else, including knowing how to get the Pokécoins.

So stay tuned in these tips and be the master of your region!

1- Start the game with Pikachu

Upon entering the game for the first time, you will have the option of choosing your first Pokémon from the initial 3: Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle. However, there is a secret choice to unlock: the official Pokémon mascot, Pikachu! To get the electric mouse just ignore the first 3 and walk around. They will keep reappearing on the map, but ignore them.

In a few seconds walking and ignoring the others, Pikachu will appear, ready to be captured! Now just play your pokéball and enjoy.

2- Do not waste pokéballs!

Poké Balls are very important items in Pokémon GO, and when they run out you have no choice but to buy more (sometimes with real money), so each one is precious, right? To make your Poké Balls yield a lot more and not be lost when trying to capture each Pokemon on the map, pay attention when launching: just hold your finger on top of the Pokeball until a circle appears around your target. This circle gets smaller as you keep touching the screen, and another smaller green circle will appear. Throw your pokeball when the green circle becomes small. Easy, isn't it?

3- If the circle is yellow, the Pokémon is strong

You have learned that a green circle appears when you "aim" your Poké Ball, but what if it is yellow? This means that the little monster you are trying to capture is stronger, and can make you work to be yours. Even if you hit the pokeballs on the target, it can escape and take a little longer to get in, but don't give up! One hour it will be yours.

4- Find different Pokemon according to the environment

Pokémon GO has a very clever location system: if you are on the beach, more water Pokémon will appear. If you're in a wooded area like a park, more Bug and Plant Pokémon will appear. So always stroll through the most diverse locations to capture different Pokémon. Maybe on one of these rides you can't get a rare Pokémon?

5- Fight and conquer gyms

Reaching character level 5, you can battle and take control of pokémon gyms! The gym system names some sights or establishments like gyms, just get there and battle the current leader. If you win, you automatically become the leader of that region. If the gym is empty without a leader, you just have to go there and “redeem” the property of that location, becoming the leader without any battle. Got a leader title? Good luck keeping it up!

6- No need to keep the camera on all the time

Before capturing, you can turn off the camera and leave the view in simple mode, just like the image above. This saves a lot on your phone's battery and even makes the game run more fluid on weaker handsets.

7- Capturing repeated Pokemon is great!

If you are encountering many repeated monsters, capture without pity! You can exchange them for Candies, special items that make them evolve. The more Candy the easier it is for you to make your team stronger and more unique.

Read also: Pokémon Go becomes the most cost effective app of iOS and Android

8- Activate Battery Saver mode

This game is hungry for memory, as it uses 3D graphics, GPS, 3G internet and a non-stop screen at the same time. To save a little battery and keep playing, turn on Battery Saver mode within the settings menu. You will notice a slight difference in how long your phone can keep running without draining its precious battery.

9- The further, the more footprints!

As you play, you will notice that the map will show which Pokémon are available in the vicinity. Underneath their icons, you will also see some footprints, ranging from 1 to 3. These footprints mean how far a little monster is from its current location, with 1 footprint very close and 3 footprints very far. to venture around to capture more and more!

Tip: If you have trouble settling in one place, check out our tutorial on how to fix the GPS error in the game!

10- Use Incense and items in Poké-Stop!

Who has played the classic games already knows the items of Incense, which serve to attract more monsters to you. This concept has been revamped in Pokémon Go: When using this item, more Pokémon will appear in your location for 30 minutes.

If you don't have any of these, go to a Poké-stop, specific points on the map where several trainers come together to play. There are usually Pokémon attraction items already activated there, so just sit back and enjoy!

Ready to be a master?

Did you like the tips we gave? Have you put any in place yet? Write in the comments, we'll love to know your master tactics!

Text written by Brunno Maceno

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