re: Official Pokemon GO Megathread

Pull up the nearby menu and don't minimize it.

The goal is to get the one you are hunting to the top left. If while you are working he starts working his way down change direction. When he starts moving upwards in the que it means you are heading towards him.

Good luck.

Godspeed.

Yeah I had that happen earlier and it wasn't anything fun a CP 138 bat thing. I must have missed 10 and he broke from 4. Circle was orange so I knew it would be difficult but that made me wanna pass him.

Every one I see is 1500+

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Just got back from a 4 mile run without any app crashes. Caught 5 crappy ones and hatched a few eggs. Didn't get hit by a car. Profit?

Should I use an incense in my house or go walk around? Nothing but shitty Pokemon around my place so far.

How rare is a Magmar?

Any chance I see one again soon?

How many have y'all seen?

frick

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Advice from a level 22.

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I've seen very common questions popping up. I'm going to write a little bit here to try and answer and/or give my opinion(A/O). These are in no particular order.

   

Level Rewards:

Level 1: 1000 XP No reward No unlock

Level 2: 2000 XP 15 Poké Balls No unlock

Level 3: 3000 XP 15 Poké Balls No unlock

Level 4: 4000 XP 15 Poké Balls No unlock

Level 5: 5000 XP 1 Incense, 10 Potions, 10 Revives Gyms, Potions, Revives unlocked

Level 6: 6000 XP 15 Poké Balls, 10 Potions, 10 Revives, 1 Egg Incubator No unlock

Level 7: 7000 XP 1 Incense, 10 Potions, 10 Revives, 15 Poké Balls No unlock

Level 8: 8000 XP 10 Potions, 15 Poké Balls, 5 Revives, 10 Razz Berries, 1 Lure Module Razz Berries unlocked

Level 9: 9000 XP 15 Poké Balls, 10 Potions, 3 Razz Berries, 5 Revives, 1 Lucky Egg No unlock

Level 10: 10,000 XP 15 Poké Balls, 10 Super Potions, 10 Razz Berries, 10 Revives, 1 Lucky Egg, 1 Incense, 1 Lure Module, 1 Egg Incubator Super Potion unlocked

Level 11: 10,000 XP 10 Super Potions, 15 Poké Balls, 3 Revives, 3 Razz Berries No unlock

Level 12: 10,000 XP 20 Great Balls, 3 Revives, 10 Super Potions, 3 Razz Berries Great Balls unlocked

Level 13: 10,000 XP 15 Great Balls, 10 Super Potions, 3 Revives, 3 Razz Berries No unlock

Level 14: 15,000 XP 15 Great Balls, 3 Revives, 10 Super Potions, 3 Razz Berries No unlock

Level 15: 20,000 XP 15 Great Balls, 20 Hyper Potions, 10 Razz Berries, 10 Revives, 1 Incense, 1 Egg Incubator, 1 Lure Module, 1 Lucky Egg Hyper Potion unlocked

Level 16: 20,000 XP 10 Hyper Potions, 10 Great Balls, 5 Revives, 5 Razz Berries No unlock

Level 17: 20,000 XP 10 Great Balls, 10 Hyper Potions, 5 Revives, 5 Razz Berries No unlock

Level 18: 20,000 XP 10 Great Balls, 10 Hyper Potions, 5 Revives, 5 Razz Berries

Level 19: 25,000 XP 15 Great Balls, 10 Hyper Potions, 5 Revives, 5 Razz Berries No unlock

Level 20: 25,000 XP 20 Ultra Balls, 20 Hyper Potions, 20 Revives, 2 Incense, 20 Razzberry, 2 Lure Module, 2 Egg Incubator, 2 Lucky Egg Ultra Balls unlocked

Level 21: 50,000 XP - 10 Ultra Balls, 10 Hyper Potions, 10 Razz Berries, 10 Revives

Level 22: 75,000 XP - Don't remember/Couldn't find literature

   

Q: Where should I go to find "XYZ" Pokemon?

A/O: Literally any populated area. There are rumors that electric Pokemon spawn by powergrids, during a storm, while the wind is blowing at 23MPH, and you're walking downhill north. I've found no evidence supporting this.

There are areas where some of the more basic Pokemon appear more frequently than others, and I'm sure there might be a couple Pokemon with some crazy google map algorithm.

You can find almost any Pokemon anywhere other than extremely rural areas.

 

Q: Should I use stardust to raise the CP of my Pokemon?

A/O: I don't believe that anyone should be powering up Pokemon below level 20-25. Your main focus should be on leveling up. As you level you will find stronger base CP Pokemon.

Everyone will enjoy playing their game differently. It has just been my experience that it is a waste of stardust to power up something you will replace. I spent stardust until I was level 12 or 13. I pumped all of my dust into a Poke and then replaced it 3 levels later.

 

Q: Should I boost the CP of my Pokemon before or after I evolve it?

A/O: All information that I've found shows that this doesn't matter. A Pokemon will still max out at a certain CP based on your level.

 

Q: When you take a gym, how long before you're able to claim the gym rewards?

A/O: You can collect your rewards immediately. You do this through the shop menu. There is a shield icon with a number in it representing the amount of Pokemon you have holding Gyms. Gyms reward you with 10G and 500SD for each Pokemon controlling a gym up to a max of 10. You can collect this reward once every 21 hours.

I normally collect at night right after I'm done for the day.

 

Q: Does incense stack with a Lure Module?

A: Yes.

Lure module: Everyone in the area is able to see Pokemon that spawn from the Lure Module.

Incense: Only the player with incense active will be able to see these Pokemon. They will spawn with the pink incense ring around them to signify that they spawned from incense.

Note: Multiple players in the same location with incense active MAY OR MAY NOT able to see the same incense spawned Pokemon.

 

Q: What is the fastest way to level up?

A/O: The most common method is to get the most out of your lucky eggs. To do this:

Save Pidgeys, Rattatas, Weedles, Caterpies, etc. (Any common Pokemon costing 12 or 25 to evolve)

Use your lucky Egg right before your eggs are about to hatch.

While your lucky egg is active evolve all of the Pokemon you can. Do not evolve Pidgeottos into Pidgeots unless you need them for battling.

Use the remaining time to catch all Pokemon that you see as well as hitting any Pokestops you pass by. Double experience applies to all of these. Also, if you're able to, you can attack a Gym once.

Since it is asked a lot:

4 Pidgeys = 48 candies = 2k XP // 4K with Egg

1 Pidgeotto = 50 candies = 500XP // 1K with Egg

This is why you want to only evolve Pidgeys if you're going for XP and not gym pokemon.

 

Q: My bag keeps getting full and I'm running out of Pokeballs, what do?

A: Delete your extra Potions, revives, and Razzberries. You don't need 90 of any of them, ever. At lv20 you'll have 3 different types of Potions and Pokeballs. I never keep more than 60 total potions and 40 revives on me. I delete excess. The rest of the room I keep for Pokeballs. After level 20 you'll start having CP56 Pidgeys escape Pokeballs and running frequently. You have to have a large surplus of Pokeballs.

   

Now, for the PSA

If your local park, cemetary, etc. closes at a certain time; LEAVE. People not knowing when to call it quits will create a huge problem for the rest of the players. Police shouldn't have to feel like they're wrangling cats to get people out of a location.

 

If you're at a resturant/bar with a Pokestop PLEASE be aware that you're sitting on someone's livelyhood. It's ok to sit around and I'm sure they won't mind, but if you're going to stay at a table for long after you've finished your meal please leave them a good tip. You're taking up a space for them to seat another guest.

 

If you're in a metropolitan area (I.E. Downtown Nashville), or anywhere for that matter. Pick up large items of trash and throw them away if there are trashcans readily available. I'm not saying to grab a spike and head out with a Hefty bag, or pick up every cigarette butt, but don't just pass the stuff up. Everyone needs a little extra karma and we definitely need less trash on the streets.

 

The above can also be applied to Cemeteries. If you see flowers blown off of a grave from a previous storm or wind, pick it up and set it on a grave that needs it. You don't have to hunt the matching flowers down.


I've heard of people at parks being pretty vicious towards players. Upset due to bike paths being crowded, people walking through golf courses, etc. Do not react with violence. Try to get away from these people. If necessary call the cops.

Check to see if your local park also includes a disc golf course. If you see metal baskets with chains, try to keep an eye out for players playing. If you notice that you might be in their way, try to be quick about what you're doing.

Hopefully someone finds some kind of useful information in this rambling. If you have other questions just ask. I'll be glad to answer it, or find and answer for you if another member of the sub doesn't beat me to it.

BE THE VERY BEST! LIKE NO ONE EVER WAS!

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