Pokemon GO: How to develop Pokémon

You can only succeed in Pokémon GO with strong Pokémon. However, you have to develop the best Pokémon first. In this practical tip, we will tell you how this works and what you need for it.

Develop Pokémon in Pokémon GO - Here's how

As in other editions, Pokémon GO has developments. Not only does the appearance of the Pokémon change, they also become stronger. The WP calculator shows you exactly how strong. If you enter the competition points of your Pokémon there, the web app shows you the strength after development. This allows you to estimate which Pokémon is really worth developing.

1. To develop, first tap the Pokeball in the bottom center and select "Pokémon".
2. Now choose the Pokémon you want to develop.
3. Tap the "Develop" button there to take your Pokémon to the next level.
4. Note: If the button is greyed out, you do not have enough candy or the required evolution stone for a development is missing. In this case you have to continue playing a bit.

Pokémon GO: collect candies for developments

For each Pokémon you need a different number of candies for the development. The following applies: The stronger and rarer the Pokémon, the more candies a development costs. With a few tricks, you quickly have the number you need:

• You get three candies for each Pokémon caught. Therefore, look for the Pokémon you want to develop and keep catching it.
• You can even earn double: You can use the "Send" button to exchange the Pokémon you just caught for another candy. If you develop the Pokémon, you will also receive a candy credited again.
• Alternatively, you can hatch eggs. With any luck, the Pokémon you need will hatch. You will receive up to 30 candies per hatched pocket monster.
• Also new is the Buddy System, with which you can also earn sweets. To do this, select a Pokémon as your companion and cover the distance shown. You will then receive a candy for development.
• There are currently no other fast routes to candy. In particular, the items cannot be purchased via in-app purchase. Therefore, catch as many Pokémon as you can and walk long distances regularly.

Pokémon GO: Collect development stones for special Pokémon

Since the second generation update, there are so-called development stones in Pokémon GO that you need for certain evolutions. You can find out which can only be developed with these special items in our special article. And this is how you find the coveted stones:

• If you turn a PokeStop as usual, there is a low probability that you will receive one of the five development stones. However, the chance is very slim.
• Your chances are a little higher if you shoot at a PokeStop for seven consecutive days. Here you get an evolution stone comparatively often.

You will also find many developments in your area. We have compiled the funniest locations of the Pokémon for you in another article.