Buddy Pokémon! [2/9/2016 update]

Niantic Labs - Pokémon GO

2016. 9. 2
Go out and explore with your Buddy Pokémon!

Hi everyone,

It’s been a busy summer and, in addition to battling bots and fixing bugs, we’ve also been busy working on some new features for our Pokémon GO Trainers. As you know, we recently released the new Pokémon Appraisal feature, which helps Trainers identify which Pokémon has the most potential for battle. Today we wanted to let you know about a new feature for the game that is just around the corner.

The next addition to Pokémon GO will be Buddy Pokémon. You will be able to pick your favorite Pokémon from your collection to become your buddy, opening up unique in-game rewards and experiences. Buddy Pokémon will appear alongside your Trainer avatar on your profile screen, adding helpful bonuses such as awarding Candy for walking together. You’ll also have the ability to change your Buddy Pokémon at any time.

We’ve got a lot more in the works this fall. Stay tuned here for all the details.

Thanks,
The Pokémon GO Development Team



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New and exciting updates!

 

I think that's good now I don't have to farm like crazy

 

That's great. Now I can keep my Porygon at my side to farm for it. I've only hatched one porygon since starting in july, and haven't seen a single one in the wild.

 

curious as to how this ended up next on their to-do list and not an improvement to the gym system or finding wild pokemon

 

Exactly...

 

Implementing the simplest features while the others are fine tuned most likely.

 

Is there a confirmation date to this yet?

 

Hopefully it will help a lot with the candys