{"id":115754,"date":"2019-01-23T23:22:55","date_gmt":"2019-01-23T22:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=115754"},"modified":"2025-07-01T22:29:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T05:29:03","slug":"beginners-guide-to-pokemon-lets-go-pikachu-and-eevee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/beginners-guide-to-pokemon-lets-go-pikachu-and-eevee\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginner’s Guide to Pok\u00e9mon Let’s Go: Pikachu and Eevee"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pok\u00e9mon Let\u2019s Go: Pikachu and Eevee<\/a> has been out for a little while now, yet with the holidays last month, many gamers are just starting their newest Pok\u00e9mon adventure. Let\u2019s Go is like no other Pok\u00e9mon game has ever been before, and this means that whether you are new to the series or a veteran player, you have a lot to learn about. The game acts as a cross between Pok\u00e9mon Go and Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s core series, creating a rather unique hybrid. This guide covers everything from beginner tips to Alolan trade locations. You can find anything you need to know about this unique game right here.<\/span><\/p>\n

Beginner’s Guide to Pok\u00e9mon Let’s Go: Pikachu and Eevee<\/h2>\n

Major differences between Let\u2019s Go and regular Pok\u00e9mon games<\/b><\/h3>\n

Even if you\u2019ve never played a typical Pok\u00e9mon game, you are probably familiar with the formula it goes by. You travel around batting and catching a variety of Pok\u00e9mon. In that sense, Let\u2019s Go is very similar to its predecessors. It\u2019s technically a remake of Yellow, so it follows a similar story and gameplay to that game. Yet, there are key differences between Let\u2019s Go and other Pok\u00e9mon games that can make it a bit confusing at first. <\/span><\/p>\n

Catching<\/strong>: The first and most obvious difference between Let\u2019s Go and other core series Pok\u00e9mon games is how you catch Pok\u00e9mon. Unlike any other game in the series, you can see Pok\u00e9mon on the overworld.<\/strong> This lets you avoid unnecessary encounters, while also giving you the opportunity to choose which Pok\u00e9mon you want to encounter. <\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019re facing one of these Pok\u00e9mon, the catching sequence follows a similar mechanic to Pok\u00e9mon Go. You can give the Pok\u00e9mon berries to make them easier to catch, and you have to throw a Pok\u00e9 Ball at them. The trick is to try and have the Pok\u00e9 Ball land within the inner circle, while the inner circle is at its smallest. This will optimize your catching experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Storage<\/strong>: Other than Let\u2019s Go, each core series Pok\u00e9mon game features a PC box where you store your excess Pok\u00e9mon. These boxes were typically only accessible in Pok\u00e9mon Centers. Let\u2019s Go changes this formula by having your Pok\u00e9mon storage with you at all times. This means you can switch out your Pok\u00e9mon whenever you are outside of battle.<\/strong> While this storage system gets full more easily than the box system, you are able to release weaker Pok\u00e9mon in exchange for special stat-increasing candy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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HMs<\/strong>: While recent Pok\u00e9mon games have removed HMs in place of alternative means of travel, Let\u2019s Go is the first to have your starter exclusively use these traveling moves. Without taking up one of its precious move slots, and without needing to be in your party, your starter is able to learn a few special techniques that will allow you to do everything that HMs were used for (such as surfing and cutting trees down). <\/span><\/p>\n

Stats and Candy<\/strong>: Stats work essentially the same way they always have. However, you are now able to see a Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s Combat Power (CP). This essentially tells you the power difference between two Pok\u00e9mon of the same level, as one may have better stats than the other. Additionally, this game has introduced candy, similar to Pok\u00e9mon Go, that will increase specific Pok\u00e9mon stats. There is a limit to the amount you can use, but it is pretty high, so feel free to maximize the power of your Pok\u00e9mon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Abilities<\/strong>: This game features no Pok\u00e9mon abilities at all.<\/span><\/p>\n

Limited list of Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong>: Unlike other Pok\u00e9mon games, you\u2019re unable to use any Pok\u00e9mon outside of generation 1 (excluding Meltan<\/a>, which is exclusive to this game). However, all generation 1 Mega evolutions do appear in this game, and you are able to obtain Alolan versions of gen 1 Pok\u00e9mon, so there is more variety than you\u2019d originally expect. <\/span><\/p>\n

Pikachu and Eevee\u2019s unique moves<\/b><\/h3>\n

Since you\u2019re unable to evolve your starter, it may be tempting to scrap them for a more powerful Pok\u00e9mon. However, the game has given each of them unique moves as incentive for you to keep them on your team. Many fans scoffed at the names of these moves in the trailers, however, they are each powerful and useful in their own right. If you choose to use your starter than be sure to include these on your Pok\u00e9mon (locations for each tutor will be listed below):<\/span><\/p>\n