Feel new twists in the updated "Pokemon Go" as Niantic Labs launches buddy system. The update allows one PokeBuddy outside a PokeBall to accompany the player anywhere he goes, just like in the Pokemon storyline where Picachu accompanies Nash.
Niantic thought of the update to address the limitation of Pokemons evolving through creature haul. This time around, it is not necessary to capture too many Pokemons to evolve because PokeBuddy will drop candies as the player walks. These candies are now the essential "food" for the buddy Pokemon to evolve.
To choose a buddy, the player needs to activate it in his profile. Dropdown menu will include the player's journal, customization tools and of course, buddy. Forbes suggested that there are Pokemons who need as little as 1 kilometer to evolve including Picachu. Other starter Pokemons Bulbosaur, Squirtle and Charmander requirement varies from 1 kilometer to 3 kilometers per candy drop.
A good trick to exercise in this new feature is not to over-employ one Pokemon for candy drops. There is a good way to circumvent buddy system since there is no way for now to remove him once activated. Workaround involves players swapping PokeBuddy that already evolved into other Pokemons in their Pokedex and replicate the process of candy-feeding. Hopefully, all creatures in player's Pokedex will power-up and evolve, according to Heavy Games.
Another good thing about Niantic's buddy system is the limitless swapping possibility. Players only need to ensure that they are choosing one PokeBuddy that is rare or a powerful Pokemon. Additional detail should be given in ensuring that Pokemons are not yet in their final form to further his evolution.
Meanwhile, "Pokemon Go" buddy system is not the only update in the game. Game support for wearable "Pokemon Go" Plus was added as well. Developer Niantic timed the update for the release of this accessory next week.
