Pokemon GO: This is how the buddy system works

One of the newest features in Pokémon GO is the buddy system. This allows you to choose a companion for your trip. In this article we show how the system works.

Buddy system in Pokémon GO

Thanks to the new buddy system in Pokémon GO, you will no longer roam your city alone. In the app, you can choose a Pokémon that will move with you through the other side. That's how it works:

1. In Pokémon GO, tap your profile picture at the bottom left.
2. Then tap the icon with the three horizontal bars at the bottom right.
3. In the menu you choose the option "buddy".
4. You can then choose one of the Pokémon from your team and set it as your buddy.

Pokémon GO: That brings the buddy system

Once you've identified your Buddy Pokémon, it will appear next to your trainer. The feature not only looks nice, it also has an important purpose:

• If you run a certain distance with your buddy, you will receive a candy from the respective Pokémon.
• The distance to be covered varies between one and three kilometers - depending on the buddy selected. Tap on "Buddy" in the trainer menu to find out the necessary route for your Pokémon.
• There you can also see how much of the way you have already covered with your buddy.

You also have to cover a certain distance to hatch the eggs. In another practical tip, we will show you which tricks you can use to hatch your eggs particularly quickly in Pokémon GO. By the way, these tricks also work for your buddy.