Trainer Basics

Map View

The Map View displays the locations of Pokémon, PokéStops, and Gyms in the real world. 1. Compass Toggles the viewing dire...
How do I zoom and rotate?

The Map View allows for easy zooming and rotating using one finger. To zoom, double-tap and hold near your avatar, and move your finger up ...
How do I move my avatar?

To move your avatar on the map, you need to move in the real world. Your avatar represents your location, and as you move, you’ll see your l...
Viewing your Trainer Profile & Progress

Your Trainer Profile displays key information about your Trainer and shows your progress towards reaching a new level, achieving weekly walk...
Leveling Up & Earning Medals

XP and Leveling UpExperience Points (XP) are points earned for catching Pokémon, visiting PokéStops, battling, and completing other gameplay...
Viewing the Pokédex

The Pokédex keeps track of the Pokémon you’ve seen and caught. Use the Pokédex to learn more about the different species of Pokémo...
Customizing your Avatar

Your avatar is a character model that represents you and is visible to others when you battle, trade, or add them as friends. You can change...
The Today View

The Today View is a page where Trainers can check out the information that is most relevant to them on a daily basis.To enter the ...
Glossary

Image Term Definition AR Mode Provides an augmented reality experience using...
What are Seasons?

Just like the real world, the world of Pokémon GO will change with the seasons. Every three months, you can expect to see a new Season in Po...
Types of Items and their Effects

There are a variety of items available in Pokémon GO, each with different uses and effects.Learn more about how to obtain items by spin...

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