Pokémon GO: Friends now possible in the game - all info

Since June 21, 2018, the togetherness in Pokémon GO has become even better. Friend lists have been integrated into the popular mobile game and that means innovations on several levels. Read this article for all the info on the topic and how to make new friends.

Friends can now network in Pokémon GO and benefit from it.

Pokémon GO's hour strikes annually in the summer when the weather is good. With the friendship feature, there are now even more incentives to be active on the road.

Pokémon GO: Friends swap with each other - depending on the level

On the friendship function in Pokémon GO, you should know the following:

• While the friendship function was initially only available to players from level 40, all trainers from 13 years can now use the friend system.
• The friendship function brings new opportunities and rewards. First and foremost, certain Pokémon can only be exchanged among friends.
• The friendship is calculated in levels and can be improved through the exchange of Pokémon, joint battles and gifts. So the longer you are friends and the more you interact with each other, the faster the level increases. The friendship level also affects the strength of the exchanged Pokémon.

How to find friends in Pokémon GO

To find friends in Pokémon GO, you have several options. Social networks play a big role in finding friends. On Facebook, there are dedicated groups to find friends. If you use Instagram or Twitter, special hashtags like "#pokemonfriends" or "#pokémonfriendcode" help you in your search. Also on the platform Discord there are special servers that you can join to exchange friend codes. Once you have received a code, simply enter it in the app under "Add Friend".