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Pokemon Go Starter Guide

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Below you can find all of our Pokemon Go guide features.

Pokemon Go has easily become one of the most popular mobile apps available. But while it remains prominent among its multitude of players, the app itself contains gameplay concepts that aren't easy to understand or engage with at first. To help you better understand the intricacies of Pokemon Go, we've compiled all of our guides containing the essential tips, tricks, and strategies you need to better your experience.

For more on Pokemon Go, check out our recent features and news stories below, and be sure to check back as we update this article with more guides.

Essential Tips and Tricks

There's a bevy of strategies to consider as you play Pokemon Go. To help you be the best trainer there ever was, we've collated all the essential tips and tricks you need to know. Check out our in-depth guide for the full rundown. Otherwise, watch the video below for a brief overview of tips and tricks to guide you in the right direction -- [Pokemon Go: 20 Essential Tips and Tricks]

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Pokemon Go Leveling Guide

In Pokemon Go, increasing your trainer level is the best way to raise your chances of encountering powerful Pokemon. While you can level at a decent pace just by playing the game, there are ways to streamline the process, effectively maximizing the experience points (XP) you gain. To help in your efforts to level, we've compiled the most important steps you need to take.--[Pokemon Go Leveling Guide]

Here Are the Best Pokemon in Every Category

The Silph Road
The Silph Road

Pokemon Go resource tool The Silph Road has compiled an impressive amount of data on the monster-catching mobile game, such as how you can earn experience and what earning each trainer level gets you. Here's how you can access the site, as well as more details on the information you can obtain from it. -- [Pokemon Go: Here Are the Best Pokemon in Every Category]

How to Request New Pokemon Go PokeStops and Gyms

Don't have many PokeStops and Gyms near you? You can fill out a form requesting for a local business or landmark to become a PokeStop or Gym; here's how. -- [Here's How to Request New Pokemon Go PokeStops and Gyms]

The Secret Method to Evolve Eevee

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There's a secret cheat that allows you to force any Eevee in your possession to evolve into either a Flareon, Vaporeon, or a Jolteon. Watch the video above for the full details on how to trigger this handy trick.

Here's What Pokemon Go's Microtransactions Get You

Pokemon Go is a free mobile app but it features an in-game shop that allows you to buy Poke Coins using real money to purchase useful items. Check out everything you can purchase as well as the Poke Coin conversation rates. -- [Here's What Pokemon Go's Microtransactions Get You]

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Matt Espineli

Matt is a GameSpot Editor who, like a Dragon Quest Slime, strives to spread love and joy to the world. He's been with GameSpot since 2014 and specializes in guides and features for the site. He likes to play video games, watch Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, learn musical instruments, and mod GBAs.

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