Who is the best buddy to have on Pokémon GO?

The best buddy to have in Pokémon GO depends on your goals: Mega-capable Pokémon (like Charizard or Gyarados) are top-tier for earning energy, while Legendary/Mythical (like Mewtwo) or rare species (like Larvesta) are best for farming candy/XL candy. For PvP, Diggersby and Carbink are highly recommended for the Great League.
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What's the best Pokémon to have as your buddy?

The best Pokémon to make your Best Buddy in Pokémon GO depends on your goals: choose strong attackers like Shadow Mewtwo/Gyarados/Metagross for raid/gym battles (leveraging the CP boost), PvP contenders like Umbreon, or rare mythicals (Mew, Celebi) for bragging rights; otherwise, buddy Pokémon you need candy for, like Magikarp/Dratini, or favorites/Shinies to earn extra rewards and flex. The key benefit is a CP boost (level 51 for max), so focus on Pokémon that benefit most from that extra power or those you struggle to get candy for.
 
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What is a best buddy in Pokémon Go?

``Best Buddy: Become Best Buddies, and your buddy will sport a Best Buddy Ribbon to show off to everyone just how close you two are! Pokémon that you're Best Buddies with can get a CP boost in combat as long as they're still assigned as your Buddy Pokémon.''
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Can you trick Pokemon Go to think you're walking?

Yes, you can trick Pokémon Go into thinking you're walking using methods like GPS spoofing apps (iAnyGo, AnyTo) with virtual joysticks or by shaking your phone in a sock, which plays on GPS/Adventure Sync inaccuracies, but these can violate terms of service; official methods focus on using Adventure Sync for real steps, while non-walking tricks use location manipulation or device shaking for buddy candy and egg hatching. 
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Does the sock trick work in Pokemon Go?

Yes, the "sock method" (or pendulum trick) for hatching eggs in Pokémon Go generally still works by simulating movement, leveraging the game's Adventure Sync to track phone motion (not just steps) and add distance, though its effectiveness relies on good phone setup and movement, often involving putting the phone in a long sock and swinging it or attaching it to a rotating object, but always ensure Adventure Sync and health permissions are on. 
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Will I get banned if I spoof Pokemon Go?

Yes, you can absolutely get banned for spoofing in Pokémon Go, as it violates Niantic's Terms of Service (ToS) and can lead to temporary suspensions or permanent account bans, with Niantic actively detecting and penalizing such activities, often starting with a warning (strike) and escalating with repeat offenses. 
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Who is No. 1 powerful Pokémon?

By far the most naturally powerful Legendary Pokémon, with 720 points, Arceus is the closest thing the Poké-world has to a God - and as such, has powers you won't find with any other.
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Has anyone hit level 80 in Pokémon GO?

Yes, players have hit level 80 in Pokémon Go since the cap increased in October 2025, with some reaching it very quickly through intense grinding, potentially using exploits, while others have achieved it more gradually, but there are also widespread claims and evidence suggesting some early adopters cheated by buying levels or using bots to fast-track. 
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What gives you the most stardust in Pokémon GO?

The most Stardust in Pokémon Go comes from a combination of catching specific Pokémon like Audino, Shroomish, Sableye, Paras, and Meowth, especially when they're weather-boosted and you're using a Star Piece, plus participating in events with Stardust bonuses (like Spotlight Hours/Community Days) and playing Go Battle League (GBL). Stacking these multipliers with daily bonuses (first catch of the day, 7-day streak), hatching 12km eggs, and completing Rocket/Research tasks also significantly boosts your haul. 
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What is the fastest way to level up in Pokémon GO?

To level up fast in Pokémon Go, focus on Excellent Curveball Catches, coordinating Friendship Milestones with Lucky Eggs, doing mass Evolutions during events, and tackling Raids, all while using Lucky Eggs strategically for double XP, especially during 2x XP events for maximum gain. The key is combining activities to maximize the 30-minute Lucky Egg window, with excellent throws and friendship rewards being the most consistent XP generators.
 
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What is the #1 rarest Pokémon in Pokémon Go?

Armored Mewtwo is one of the rarest Pokémon in the game, because, at the time of writing, the only way to obtain it is via trading. This is because Armored Mewtwo is a special costume variant of the Gen 1 legendary, which was originally available in five-star raids between 10th July to 31st July 2019.
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How to tell if a Pokémon is a best buddy?

Best Buddy

The CP Boost won't be applied if the Pokémon isn't currently set as your buddy. Best Buddy Ribbon - Your buddy now wears a special ribbon indicating you've reached Best Buddy status.
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How often can you switch buddies?

The Buddy will be able to be swapped out with another Pokémon at any time, 20 times per day. A Buddy cannot be assigned to a Gym nor transferred.
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What Pokémon take 1km to get candy?

In Pokémon Go, 1km candy Pokémon are common, early-game species like Caterpie, Pidgey, Weedle, Rattata, Pikachu, Zubat, Geodude, Magikarp, Clefairy, Jigglypuff, and Wailmer, making them great for quickly earning candies for evolutions or powering up, especially useful for research tasks requiring buddy candy, with many bug, bird, and basic types falling into this category.
 
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Can I trick Pokémon GO into thinking I'm walking?

Yes, you can trick Pokémon Go into thinking you're walking using methods like GPS spoofing apps (iAnyGo, AnyTo) with virtual joysticks or by shaking your phone in a sock, which plays on GPS/Adventure Sync inaccuracies, but these can violate terms of service; official methods focus on using Adventure Sync for real steps, while non-walking tricks use location manipulation or device shaking for buddy candy and egg hatching. 
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How rare is a 100% IV Pokémon GO?

A 100% IV Pokémon, or "hundo," is quite rare, with odds of 1 in 4,096 in the wild, but much better chances from raids, eggs, or research encounters, which have a 1 in 216 probability due to higher IV floors (10-15 instead of 0-15). Trades offer good odds too, especially with Best Friends (around 1 in 1,331).
 
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Why is Pokémon GO no longer popular?

People stopped playing Pokémon Go due to the initial hype fading, technical issues (bugs, server problems, battery drain), repetitive gameplay (too many Pidgeys/Rattatas, shallow combat), lack of promised features (trading, PvP, working trackers), poor communication from Niantic, and later, frustrating changes like removing pandemic-era quality-of-life updates or prioritizing profit over fun, leading to a grind with less excitement for some players.
 
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Who is the weakest legendary?

The title of "weakest legendary" often goes to Cosmog, due to its extremely low base stats (BST 200) and limited moves (Splash, Teleport) before evolving into the much stronger Solgaleo/Lunala. Other contenders include Uxie (outclassed by Cresselia) and sometimes Regigigas (crippled by its Slow Start ability), depending on whether "weak" means low stats or poor competitive viability despite high stats, according to users on Pokemon forums and databases.
 
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How do you get Arceus?

To get Arceus, you must either complete the extensive endgame in Pokémon Legends: Arceus to catch it there, or meet specific conditions in Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl (BDSP) using a save file from Legends: Arceus to unlock it, which involves getting the Azure Flute and going to Spear Pillar to battle it. Older games like Diamond/Pearl required limited-time events or cheating.
 
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Who created Mewtwo?

Mewtwo was created by Dr. Fuji, a scientist funded by Team Rocket leader Giovanni, who wanted a powerful Pokémon weapon, while Fuji aimed to clone his deceased daughter, Amber. This research involved splicing Mew's DNA, resulting in the artificial Pokémon, but the conflicting goals and the trauma of losing the clones led Mewtwo to reject its creators and escape, becoming a legendary figure in the games and anime.
 
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What is the 7 day warning in Pokémon GO?

Duration: This strike will last for approximately 7 days. After this period, your gameplay experience will fully be restored. If you do not remedy your behavior within or after the 7-day period, you will advance to the next strike.
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What is Quick Sniper 1 PGSharp?

Quick Sniper 1 in PGSharp is a core spoofing feature that provides a list (feed) of nearby Pokémon, allowing users to instantly teleport (snipe) to them, check for shinies, and bypass manual searching, making it highly efficient for finding rare or perfect IV Pokémon without walking, but requiring cooldown management. It displays a draggable list of Pokémon on the map, letting you tap to jump to their location for quick encounter checks, often used with filters for high IVs or shinies.
 
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Why can't i spin PokeStops in Pokémon GO?

If you can't spin PokéStops in Pokémon Go, it's usually due to a soft ban (from moving too fast/cheating), hitting the daily spin limit, a bad internet/GPS connection, or a full item bag; try waiting, resetting your connection/app, ensuring you're walking slowly, or clearing cache to fix it.
 
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