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[[File:Pokemon GO Plus wstrap 2.png|thumb|Pokémon GO Plus accessory]]
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The '''Pokémon GO Plus''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|Pokémon GO Plus|ポケモン ゴー プラス}}}}''') is a peripheral for use with [[Pokémon GO]]. It became available in most countries on September 16, 2016, and will be available later in 2016 in parts of South America. It was originally announced with a release date of late July 2016. It notifies the player about in-game events—such as the appearance of wild Pokémon—via multicolor {{wp|Light-emitting diode|LED}} and vibration. It communicates with Pokémon GO via {{wp|Bluetooth}}.
The '''Pokémon GO Plus''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|Pokémon GO Plus|ポケモン ゴー プラス}}}}''') is a peripheral for use with [[Pokémon GO]]. It became available in most countries on September 16, 2016, and will be available later in 2016 in parts of South America. It was originally announced with a release date of late July 2016.


Since the game is available as a free download, Pokémon GO Plus must be purchased separately.
The Pokémon GO Plus can be worn either by clipping it to clothing (or an accessory such as a belt or a bag strap) or on a wristband (both of which are included with the purchase of the Pokémon GO Plus). To switch to the wristband, users must remove the backing of the Pokémon GO Plus, which includes the clip, and replace it with the wristband, which has a backing built in. Both backings are secured with a screw, so a screwdriver is required to switch between the two. This is similar to how the [[Pokéwalker]] came with two different backings (one with a clip and one without a clip).


Pokémon GO Plus can be worn either by clipping it to clothing, or on a wristband.
The Pokémon GO Plus has the same design as the marker used in [[Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]].


It has the same design as the marker used in the [[Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge]].
==Functionality==
The Pokémon GO Plus communicates with the player's smartphone (or other Android/iOS device) via {{wp|Bluetooth}} connection. It notifies the player about in-game events via multicolor {{wp|Light-emitting diode|LED}} and vibration. When the Pokémon GO Plus is in active use, the player may continue to experience gameplay elements of Pokémon GO even if they place their device in sleep mode and store it in a place like a pocket or in their handbag. The Pokémon GO app must still be open and running in the background of the player's device to use the Pokémon GO Plus.
 
===Encountering wild Pokémon===
When a [[wild Pokémon]] is nearby, the Pokémon GO Plus will start flashing green and vibrate. Players may attempt to capture the Pokémon by pressing the button on the Pokémon GO Plus. If the capture is successful, the button on the Pokémon GO Plus will flash in multiple colours and a notification will be sent to the player's device that says "You caught a Pokémon!". If the capture is unsuccessful, the light on the Pokémon GO Plus will flash red and a notification will be sent to the player's device that says "The Pokémon fled!". The Pokémon GO Plus only allows players one attempt at capturing a Pokémon. If the capture is unsuccessful, the Pokémon will flee immediately.
 
When attempting to capture a Pokémon, one Poké Ball is depleted from the player's inventory. The Pokémon GO Plus will only use Poké Balls — not Great Balls or Ultra Balls. If a player encounters a wild Pokémon and attempts to capture it when they have no Poké Balls, the light on the Pokémon GO Plus will flash red just as if they had tried and failed to capture the Pokémon.
 
All Pokémon encountered while using the Pokémon GO Plus will appear in the player's journal in Pokémon GO. Players may review their journal to determine which Pokémon they captured or missed out on while they were using the Pokémon GO Plus.


==Functionality==
===Searching PokéStops===
When a [[wild Pokémon]] is nearby, the Pokémon GO Plus will start flashing green and vibrate. If the player has caught that species of Pokémon before, they can throw a [[Poké Ball]] by pressing the button on the device. If the capture is successful, the light will flash rainbow colors; if it flashes red, the capture failed.
The Pokémon GO Plus will flash blue and vibrate when within range of a [[PokéStop]]. Players may collect items and XP from the PokéStop by pressing the button on the Pokémon GO Plus. Items acquired will be added to the player's Bag. If a player's Bag is full, they will still gain XP as they normally would while playing Pokémon GO.


The Pokémon GO Plus will blink and vibrate when within range of a [[PokéStop]]. Pressing the button on the Pokémon GO Plus will search for items, which can then be added to the Bag by swiping or tapping them on the device running Pokémon GO.
Similarly to Pokémon encounters, players may review their journal to determine which items they obtained from PokéStops while they were playing with the Pokémon GO Plus.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.pokemongo.com/en-us/pokemon-go-plus/ Official website]
* [http://www.pokemongo.com/en-us/pokemon-go-plus/ Official website]
* [http://support.pokemon.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=15227&task=knowledge&questionID=2191 Pokémon Go Plus Support]
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