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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
[[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]] | [[File:GO Guide Catch 3.png|thumb|200px|Encountering a wild Rattata, with AR mode disabled (Prior to 0.55.0 version)]] | ||
In the game, [[wild Pokémon]] appear on a map of the real world, with the player moving in the game by | In the game, [[wild Pokémon]] appear on a map of the real world, with the player moving in the game by traveling in the real world. When a Pokémon is nearby, the player's phone vibrates. The player can encounter a nearby Pokémon by tapping it in the Map View. Different kinds of Pokémon will appear in different environments; for example, {{type|Water}} Pokémon are more common near water. The player is assisted by [[Professor Willow]] throughout the game. Players can login using a [[Pokémon Trainer Club]] account or a Google account. | ||
In a wild encounter, the player attempts to capture a wild Pokémon in a [[Poké Ball]] before it runs away. Unlike in the [[core series]] games, these encounters do not involve battle. At higher levels, the player can use [[Razz Berry|Razz Berries]] to make wild Pokémon easier to catch or use more powerful Poké Balls like {{ball|Great}}s and {{ball|Ultra}}. While holding a press on a Poké Ball, a ring will appear around the Pokémon. This ring shrinks over time; once it reaches its smallest size it immediately returns to full size and the cycle repeats. If the Poké Ball is thrown while the ring is very small, the capture is more likely to be successful. | In a wild encounter, the player attempts to capture a wild Pokémon in a [[Poké Ball]] before it runs away. Unlike in the [[core series]] games, these encounters do not involve battle. At higher levels, the player can use [[Razz Berry|Razz Berries]] to make wild Pokémon easier to catch or use more powerful Poké Balls like {{ball|Great}}s and {{ball|Ultra}}. While holding a press on a Poké Ball, a ring will appear around the Pokémon. This ring shrinks over time; once it reaches its smallest size it immediately returns to full size and the cycle repeats. If the Poké Ball is thrown while the ring is very small, the capture is more likely to be successful. | ||
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The game can be played as an {{wp|augmented reality}} (AR) game, so that in wild encounters and Gym battles the Pokémon appear to be in the real world when looking at the smart device's screen. However, it is also possible to disable this functionality, which saves battery power and is necessary on some devices which do not support AR. | The game can be played as an {{wp|augmented reality}} (AR) game, so that in wild encounters and Gym battles the Pokémon appear to be in the real world when looking at the smart device's screen. However, it is also possible to disable this functionality, which saves battery power and is necessary on some devices which do not support AR. | ||
Catching and hatching Pokémon earns the player [[Candy]], which can be spent to [[evolution|evolve]] or [[Power Up]] Pokémon. Each evolutionary family has its own type of Candy, so in order to evolve a Pokémon the player needs to catch a number of Pokémon from that same evolutionary family. If a player wants to get rid of a Pokémon, they can transfer it to Professor Willow, who will permanently keep the Pokémon but give 1 Candy in return. Catching and hatching Pokémon also earns the player {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}, which also needs to be expended to [[Power Up]] Pokémon; unlike Candy, there is only one type of Stardust for all Pokémon. | Catching and hatching Pokémon earns the player [[Candy]], which can be spent to [[evolution|evolve]] or [[Power Up]] Pokémon. Each evolutionary family has its own type of Candy, so in order to evolve a Pokémon, the player needs to catch a number of Pokémon from that same evolutionary family. If a player wants to get rid of a Pokémon, they can transfer it to Professor Willow, who will permanently keep the Pokémon but give 1 Candy in return. Catching and hatching Pokémon also earns the player {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}, which also needs to be expended to [[Power Up]] Pokémon; unlike Candy, there is only one type of Stardust for all Pokémon. | ||
There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. PokéStops and Gyms exist at pre-defined real world locations, and the player must be within range of them in order to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they | There are two main types of locations in Pokémon GO: [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s. PokéStops and Gyms exist at pre-defined real world locations, and the player must be within the range of them in order to interact with them (although they can be inspected as long as they show up in the Map View). Players can obtain items and {{pkmn|Egg}}s by visiting PokéStops, whereas players fight for control of Gyms. | ||
Players can customize their appearance, such as clothing and accessories, which can be shown to other players. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s collect XP from performing various actions, such as catching Pokémon, which allows them to increase their Trainer [[level]]. Leveling up rewards the player with items, and some levels unlock features of the game. Wild Pokémon encountered by Trainers at higher levels are more likely to have higher CP. The maximum number of times an individual Pokémon can be [[Power Up|Powered Up]] increases with the Trainer's level. | Players can customize their appearance, such as clothing and accessories, which can be shown to other players. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s collect XP from performing various actions, such as catching Pokémon, which allows them to increase their Trainer [[level]]. Leveling up rewards the player with items, and some levels unlock features of the game. Wild Pokémon encountered by Trainers at higher levels are more likely to have higher CP. The maximum number of times an individual Pokémon can be [[Power Up|Powered Up]] increases with the Trainer's level. | ||
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* Avatars can be re-customized from the profile screen | * Avatars can be re-customized from the profile screen | ||
* Adjusted battle damage calculation and some moves' | * Adjusted battle damage calculation and some moves' damage values{{tt|*|Move damages actually changed in a server-side update shortly prior to this update}} | ||
* Refined certain Gym animations | * Refined certain Gym animations | ||
* Improved memory issues | * Improved memory issues | ||
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Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India will become PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's "Happy New Year" offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers will be able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017. | Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India will become PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's "Happy New Year" offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers will be able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017. | ||
Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017 new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers. | Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers. | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||