Pok Mon Go Buddy Guide How To Get Buddy In Pok Mon Go

Pokémon Go buddy guide: Why can’t I get a buddy?

To choose a Pokémon Go buddy you need to be running the latest version of the app. On Android that’s 0.37, and on iOS 1.7. Note that if you initially installed Pokémon Go via the APK file rather than the official App Store you will need to ensure you are now running the official version – go to the app store and tap Update, or uninstall your current version of the app and then reinstall it from the app store.

Pokémon Go buddy guide: How to choose a buddy

Tap on your Trainer avatar at the bottom left corner of the screen, then tap the three lines icon and choose buddy. Select a Pokémon from your inventory.

Pokémon Go buddy guide: How to walk with a buddy

We should point out that contrary to rumours in the current version a Pokémon will not actually walk with you on the map, they will merely appear beside your Trainer avatar at the bottom left corner of the screen. When you tap on that icon smaller Pokémon such as Weedles and Pidgeys will be seen to sit on your shoulder, while larger Pokémon will stand beside you.

Pokémon Go buddy guide: How to sit Pikachu on my shoulder

We’ve not yet walked far enough with a Pikachu buddy to prove this, but Trainers are suggesting that once you have walked 10km with Pikachu it will sit on your shoulder rather than walking beside you. Also see: Best Pokémon Go tips and tricks

Pokémon Go buddy guide: How to change buddy

Tap on your Trainer avatar at the bottom left corner of the screen, then either tap the three lines icon and choose buddy or tap the large picture of you with your buddy. On the next screen tap the switching arrows icon. If you switch a buddy without walking the full distance required to acquire a candy of that type you will lose any progress made with that buddy. Pokémon Go will pop up a warning asking if you’re sure, so either hit Yes or Cancel if you want to wait until you’ve earned that candy. If you hit Yes you can then choose another Pokémon to walk with you.

Pokémon Go buddy guide: How many Pokémon Go buddies can I have?

You canhave only one Pokémon Go buddy at a time, but you can switch buddies as many times as you like. Be warned though, as we’ve mentioned above, you will lose any walking progress made with one buddy if you switch it before it has met its target. You might also like: How to play Pokémon Go on a rooted phone

Pokémon Go buddy guide: How much candy do I get from Pokémon buddy?

For each Pokémon buddy you earn a single candy of their type by walking a given distance. How far you have to walk depends on the Pokémon and we have listed the various types and distances below. All are either 1km, 3km or 5km for a single candy, which means even though you’ll find it easier to evolve Pokémon without having to catch or hatch them first, it won’t make the game significantly easier.

Pokémon Go buddy guide: Walking distances for Pokémon Go buddies

1. Bulbasaur: 3km for one candy
2. Ivysaur: 3km for one candy
3. Venusaur: 3km for one candy
4. Charmander: 3km for one candy
5. Charmeleon: 3km for one candy
6. Charizard: 3km for one candy
7. Squirtle: 3km for one candy
8. Wartortle: 3km for one candy
9. Blastoise: 3km for one candy
10. Caterpie: 1km for one candy
11. Metapod: 1km for one candy
12. Butterfree: 1km for one candy
13. Weedle: 1km for one candy
14. Kakuna: 1km for one candy
15. Beedrill: 1km for one candy
16. Pidgey: 1km for one candy
17. Pidgeotto: 1km for one candy
18. Pidgeot: 1km for one candy
19. Rattata: 1km for one candy
20. Raticate: 1km for one candy
21. Spearow: 1km for one candy
22. Fearow: 1km for one candy
23. Ekans: 3km for one candy
24. Arbok: 3km for one candy
25. Pikachu: 1km for one candy
26. Raichu: 1km for one candy
27. Sandshrew: 3km for one candy
28. Sandslash: 3km for one candy
29. Nidoran-F: 3km for one candy
30. Nidorina: 3km for one candy
31. Nidoqueen: 3km for one candy
32. Nidoran-M: 3km for one candy
33. Nidorino: 3km for one candy
34. Nidoking: 3km for one candy
35. Clefairy: 1km for one candy
36. Clefable: 1km for one candy
37. Vulpix: 3km for one candy
38. Ninetales: 3km for one candy
39. Jigglypuff: 1km for one candy
40. Wigglytuff: 1km for one candy
41. Zubat: 1km for one candy
42. Golbat: 1km for one candy
43. Oddish: 3km for one candy
44. Gloom: 3km for one candy
45. Vileplume: 3km for one candy
46. Paras: 3km for one candy
47. Parasect: 3km for one candy
48. Venonat: 3km for one candy
49. Venomoth: 3km for one candy
50. Diglett: 3km for one candy
51. Dugtrio: 3km for one candy
52. Meowth: 3km for one candy
53. Persian: 3km for one candy
54. Psyduck: 3km for one candy
55. Golduck: 3km for one candy
56. Mankey: 3km for one candy
57. Primeape: 3km for one candy
58. Growlithe: 3km for one candy
59. Arcanine: 3km for one candy
60. Poliwag: 3km for one candy
61. Poliwhirl: 3km for one candy
62. Poliwrath: 3km for one candy
63. Abra: 3km for one candy
64. Kadabra: 3km for one candy
65. Alakazam: 3km for one candy
66. Machop: 3km for one candy
67. Machoke: 3km for one candy
68. Machamp: 3km for one candy
69. Bellsprout: 3km for one candy
70. Weepinbell: 3km for one candy
71. Victreebell: 3km for one candy
72. Tentacool: 3km for one candy
73. Tentacruel: 3km for one candy
74. Geodude: 1km for one candy
75. Graveler: 1km for one candy
76. Golem: 1km for one candy
77. Ponyta: 3km for one candy
78. Rapidash: 3km for one candy
79. Slowpoke: 3km for one candy
80. Slowbro: 3km for one candy
81. Magnemite: 3km for one candy
82. Magnetron: 3km for one candy
83. Farfetchd: 3km for one candy
84. Doduo: 3km for one candy
85. Dodrio: 3km for one candy
86. Seel: 3km for one candy
87. Dewgong: 3km for one candy
88. Grimer: 3km for one candy
89. Muk: 3km for one candy
90. Shellder: 3km for one candy
91. Cloyster: 3km for one candy
92. Gastly: 3km for one candy
93. Haunter: 3km for one candy
94. Gengar: 3km for one candy
95. Onix: 5km for one candy
96. Drowzee: 3km for one candy
97. Hypno: 3km for one candy
98. Krabby: 3km for one candy
99. Kingler: 3km for one candy
100. Voltorb: 3km for one candy
101. Electrode: 3km for one candy
102. Exeggcute: 3km for one candy
103. Exeggutor: 3km for one candy
104. Cubone: 3km for one candy
105. Marowak: 3km for one candy
106. Hitmonlee: 5km for one candy
107. Hitmonchan: 5km for one candy
108. Lickitung: 3km for one candy
109. Koffing: 3km for one candy
110. Weezing: 3km for one candy
111. Rhyhorn: 3km for one candy
112. Rhydon: 3km for one candy
113. Chansey: 5km for one candy
114. Tangela: 3km for one candy
115. Kangaskhan: 3km for one candy
116. Horsea: 3km for one candy
117. Seadra: 3km for one candy
118. Goldeen: 3km for one candy
119. Seaking: 3km for one candy
120. Staryu: 3km for one candy
121. Starmie: 3km for one candy
122. Mr Mime: 5km for one candy
123. Scyther: 5km for one candy
124. Jynx: 5km for one candy
125. Electabuzz: 5km for one candy
126. Magmar: 5km for one candy
127. Pinsir: 5km for one candy
128. Tauros: 3km for one candy
129. Magikarp: 1km for one candy
130. Gyarados: 1km for one candy
131. Lapras: 5km for one candy
132. Ditto: Unknown
133. Eevee: 5km for one candy
134. Vaporeon: 5km for one candy
135. Jolteon: 5km for one candy
136. Flareon: 5km for one candy
137. Porygon: 3km for one candy
138. Omanyte: 5km for one candy
139. Omasat: 5km for one candy
140. Kabuto: 5km for one candy
141. Kabutops: 5km for one candy
142. Aerodactyl: 5km for one candy
143. Snorlax: 5km for one candy
144. Articuno: Unknown
145. Zapdos: Unknown
146. Moltres: Unknown
147. Dratini: 5km for one candy
148. Dragonair: 5km for one candy
149. Dragonite: 5km for one candy
150. Mewtwo: Unknown 151: Mew: Unknown Read next: Pokémon Go troubleshooting tips and tricks. Follow Marie Brewis on Twitter. Marie is Editor in Chief of Tech Advisor and Macworld. A Journalism graduate from the London College of Printing, she’s worked in tech media for more than 17 years, managing our English language, French and Spanish consumer editorial teams and leading on content strategy through Foundry’s transition from print, to digital, to online - and beyond.