'Pokemon GO' News & Update: Full Guide To Niantic's Buddy System [VIDEO]
Niantic has introduced the Buddy System in its latest update, which has brought back some of the original excitement of the game. Here's a full guide to the Buddy System for trainers who want to "catch em' all."
Qualifying for the Buddy System
One thing that definitely must be addressed is the fact that the Buddy System is only available for Pokemon GO players who are running the latest version of the game. Thus, Android players running version 0.36 and below, as well as iOS users running version 1.6 and below would not be able to access the game's new feature.
The Buddy System, or at least the update that it came with, also blocks access to rooted and jailbroken devices. Thus, there's a good chance that players with modified smartphones would not be able to access the Buddy System.
Making the Most Out of the Buddy System
The Buddy System essentially gives away candies to players who walk a certain distance with their selected Pokemon. Considering that candies are a very big commodity in Pokemon GO, the fact that it can be acquired now by simply walking with a selected pocket monster is a very significant improvement in the game.
In order to make the most out of the Buddy System, simply make sure that the Pokemon selected has potential, and is somewhat rare. After all, common Pokemon is not worth being Buddies with because there are so many of them in the wild anyway. For rare Pokemon types, whose candies are very rare, the Buddy System is godsent.
What the Buddy System Is, and What It's Not
When the Buddy System was announced for Pokemon GO, many players were ecstatic about the prospect of having one of their pocket monsters travel with them in the game's map. As it turned out, this was not really the case, as the player's avatar still remains alone in the map. The Buddy Pokemon only appears in the lower right-hand corner of the screen, and when players check their status.
What the Buddy System is, however, is a very simple candy generator. It allows players to expedite the evolution of their favorite pocket monsters, and in the world of Pokemon GO, such a thing is very significant.
