Hidden Tips for Pokemon Go

Sure, the app needs some work—check out our review to find out why—but it's still heaps fun to get out and play. You actually have to get up, leave the couch, and visit real-world locations to replenish important items like Pokeballs, and of course, to catch wild Pokémon.

The game provides little in the way of guidance on the nuances of Pokemon catching, collecting, and evolving. In fact, there's barely even a tutorial.

If you're just starting out, you need to know how to get started and Catch 'Em All for a primer on what every icon means, what items can do, how to capture Pokemon, how gyms work, and other basics.

The following advanced tips and tricks go beyond basic to help you truly master Pokemon Go.

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