If you ask any person what the name of the game is, where to look for Pokemon, then, of course, everyone will answer without a hitch - Pokemon GO. This mobile application has recently become the most popular entertainment around the world. In this small guide, we will tell you about where and how to search for Pokemon in Pokemon GO, as well as reveal some of the game's secrets.
Catch everybody
Already now it is known that the Pokemon GO universe has about 150 creatures. And since the motto of the franchise was the phrase “Catch them all,” most players cannot stop looking. So if you want to achieve success in this matter, then it will be useful for you to find out where and how to look for Pokemon. First of all, it’s worth understanding that a creature can appear anywhere. You can catch Pokemon on a busy street, as well as outdoors, in a cafe, movie theater or even at home.
Ordinary creatures, such as rats, birds or caterpillars, can be found in any park or flowerbed near the entrance. But rare pets will have to be thoroughly hunted. Many players make real sorties into the industrial zone, to water bodies, and far beyond the city limits.
Starting Pokemon
Each player will receive the first pet at the very beginning of the game. In this case, you can choose one of three Pokemon: Bulbosaurus, Squirtle or Charmander. Each of them is distinguished by its abilities and skills, so it is worth approaching the choice with all caution. After you get the first pocket monster, the game will give you complete freedom of action. From this moment, most players think about how to look for Pokemon in the city.
Unfortunately, zoning the game does not yet work perfectly. So do not be surprised if you find in the middle of the street a Pokemon, which definitely should not be here. And at the same time, in an area that seems in all respects suitable for search, you can not find creatures.
How to search for Pokemon in Pokemon GO?
There are several ways to search. First of all, you can just circle around the city, hoping for luck. Of course, no one says that such a tactic does not bring results, because many players have acquired pets thanks to a successful combination of circumstances. But a much greater result will bring the search for specific monsters in the wake. How to search for Pokemon this way? You will learn about this from the next block.
Chasing the pet
First of all, select the nearest Pokemon in the Nearby tab. After that, count the number of tracks leading to the creature. Now you need to go in search of a monster, which will be held on the principle of "hot-cold." Moreover, if the number of tracks increases, then you have chosen the wrong direction. Go back and go the other way.
Remember that you play in the real world, and the tracks, pedestrian crossings, as well as ditches and other obstacles have not disappeared, so be careful. In addition, Pokemon GO in Russia is quite “raw” so many users complain about the frequent “freezing” of servers. So if for a long time the number of tracks keeps at a constant level (3 paws), then perhaps there were problems with the game, and it is worth waiting until the connection is established.
Catching Creatures
We figured out how to search for Pokemon, now let's discuss how to catch them. Finally you have found a new pocket monster. Now click on the Pokemon with your finger so it appears in full growth. Next, holding pokeball, send it to the creature. In this case, you must definitely get into the green or yellow circle. If the attempt was successful, then you can watch the trap addictive to the Pokemon. In addition, the pokeball should close, and this will mean that the monster is caught.
But do not really rejoice in the victory, because the creature will continue to resist, and may even break free. In this case, the rarity and strength of the Pokemon depends on whether the monster gets out of the trap. Stronger creatures must be caught using special improved pokeballs, which can be purchased in the game store.
Special programs and additions
The game where Pokemon is being searched - Pokemon Go - has acquired a lot of applications and additional services that help all users to better understand the mechanics of search. The main set of such projects is focused on the main idea - “catch them all”. The essence of such applications is quite simple - users share information about where and when they caught a particular monster, after which this information is applied to the map.
The absolute leader of such services is Poke Radar. This app for iOS platforms displays a map that shows the locations of captured Pokémon. Players can only study the map and, hoping for a happy chance, go in search of.
Since the "settlement" of monsters is quite dense, for convenience, Poke Radar has got a filter that allows you to select and search for a specific Pokemon. In general, the application is quite useful and convenient, but you should not believe all the coordinates, because the database is unofficial, and therefore, many "unscrupulous" users enter false information.
Owners of the Android platform should not be upset, because for them a lot of additional applications have been created to facilitate the search for Pokemon. Of course, many of these services today are not as advanced and advanced as Poke Radar, but by going to Google Play you can find a useful program, for example, Poke Live. This application searches for the Pokémon closest to the user and indicates their location on the map. The only drawback of the program is that the search area is limited only by nearby terrain. That is, you will not be able to see the Pokémon living at the other end of the city and based on these data to make a successful route.
Today, there are many useful applications. These include Pokevision, Pokeflex, Pokefind, PokeCrew and others. Moreover, they are all free. But it is worth considering that in our country the game appeared relatively recently, so the data presented on these servers is still incomplete. But from them you can get useful information.
Pocket Monster Classification
Currently, there are 18 types of creatures in Pokémon Go. Where to look for Pokemon according to classification? First of all, you should deal with the range of one or another type of creature. As you know, the game divides the map of the real world into certain areas - biomes. In each of these areas one of the types of Pokémon lives. And depending on the type of creature you want to find, you need to go to the area most suitable for the search.
Where to look for fighting type Pokemon?
Pocket monsters such as Machok or Primemep love to fight. So the best place to search for Pokémon of this type will be stadiums, sports centers and gyms.
Water type
The name itself speaks of where to look for Pokémon of this species. Creatures such as Slowpoke and Squirtle prefer to settle near water. So you need to look for them near rivers, streams, lakes and beaches.
Magic type
Creatures of this species prefer to settle near the sights, as well as in cemeteries and near and inside churches.
Dragons
Pokémon of this type, as well as magic ones, live near attractions. So to search for them, check the marks on the map.
Earth Pokemon
To search for such creatures it is better to go to parking lots and playgrounds. In addition, such Pokemon can be found near roads, as well as close to silty streams and canals. In general, any cityscapes definitely attract earth-type Pokémon.
Stone type
This type of Pokemon can be found near parking lots, train stations, expressways and any large buildings. In addition, such creatures love to settle in large shopping centers.
Ice pokemon
In order to find creatures of this type, it is not necessary to go to the frozen corners of our planet. In warm countries, ice creatures nest in grass growing near water bodies. If you are looking for Pokemon in a colder country, then pay attention to any icy surfaces.
Flying monsters
Most often, Pokémon of this type live near agricultural land. In addition, you can find these animals in parks, forests, gardens, playgrounds, as well as places where there is a lot of grass.
Insects
Such Pokémon prefer to settle near farms, in gardens, forests, parks and playgrounds. In general, any area with thick grass will do, even a flower bed near your home can become a home for an insect.
Regular pokemon
Such pocket monsters can be found anywhere and even in your apartment.
Fire creatures
To search for such creatures, it is not necessary to climb into the mouth of a volcano and look for sources of open fire. Fire type Pokémon prefer to live in residential areas, but at the same time choose warm and dry places. In addition, you can find such monsters near the beaches.
Ghosts
This type is very rare and only a few players can boast of their capture. Such Pokemon appear randomly near the churches, and some trainers report that they caught these creatures at night in parking lots.
Psychic monsters
Some Pokémon of this type, for example, Abru, can be found in grassy places, but such locations are not applicable to the whole species. It is very likely to detect mental Pokemon in residential areas, but only at night. In addition, there is a great chance of meeting a similar monster near and inside the hospitals.
Steel creatures
Similar Pokémon are most often combined with some type, which greatly simplifies their search. After all, such combinations significantly expand the search area due to the additional type. Steel Pokemon can be found next to large buildings, as well as near railway tracks and forks.
Herbal Pokemon
The name itself tells where to look for GO Pokémon of this type. Such creatures prefer to populate areas with thick grass, such as forests and farms, as well as parks, gardens and golf courses.
Electric monsters
Such creatures can only be found in industrial areas, as well as in schools, institutes, and colleges. In general, to search for electric Pokemon, for example Pikachu, you need to go to a place with a high content of concrete.
Poisonous monsters
Of course, to catch such creatures you do not need to go to contaminated and dangerous areas. After all, you can find poisonous Pokemon in places with high humidity. For example, in ponds or lakes. In addition, this type of monster sometimes appears in the industrial areas of the city, as well as in large buildings, but this happens quite rarely.
This concludes our review of where and how to search for Pokemon in the game Pokemon GO. We hope that our tips will help you find as many creatures as possible, making your collection of pocket monsters the richest and most diverse.