Pok\u00e9mon: Let\u2019s Go, Pikachu! and Pok\u00e9mon: Let\u2019s Go, Eevee! were announced on Tuesday as the first Pok\u00e9mon games for Nintendo Switch.<\/b>
\nPok\u00e9mon: Let\u2019s Go, Pikachu! and Pok\u00e9mon: Let\u2019s Go, Eevee! were announced as the first Pok\u00e9mon games for Nintendo Switch. There\u2019s been speculation about the Switch Pok\u00e9mon titles for a while, and now with the official announcement, there\u2019s even more buzz about the exact nature of the games.
We\u2019ve played and reviewed the game, but if there\u2019s still burning questions, here\u2019s everything else we know about Pok\u00e9mon: Let\u2019s Go, Pikachu! and Pok\u00e9mon: Let\u2019s Go, Eevee!
Described by director Junichi Masuda as a remake of Pok\u00e9mon Yellow, the first Pok\u00e9mon titles for Switch will take us back to the Kanto region, where the original Pok\u00e9mon games were set. Players will start off in Pallet Town, meet Professor Oak and encounter the 151 original Pok\u00e9mon. In addition, elements of the Pok\u00e9mon anime will appear, notably Team Rocket and specific characters.
Both versions of Pok\u00e9mon: Let\u2019s Go! will launch on Nov. 16, exclusively on Nintendo Switch. The games are available for pre-order on Amazon for $59.99 each .
Each game allows you to travel with the starter Pok\u00e9mon in question, either Pikachu or Eevee.
Additionally, certain Pok\u00e9mon will be version exclusive. So far we know that Oddish, Sandshrew and Growlithe will only appear in the wild in Let\u2019s Go, Pikachu! while Bellsprout, Vulpix, and Meowth will only be in Let\u2019s Go, Eevee!
Update (Sept. 10): A new trailer revealed that each version\u2019s partner Pok\u00e9mon will be equipped with different ways to travel: Pikachu has a surfboard that allows it to sail on the water, while Eevee can cut through those cumbersome small trees and also use a balloon contraption to fly. It seems that each partner will be able to learn all the HMs.
Each partner Pok\u00e9mon also has a different \u201cpartner power,\u201d as well as new moves exclusive to the Let\u2019s Go! games. Pikachu\u2019s is called Splishy Splash (which will be the second-ever Water-type move for Pikachu), and Eevee has a choice of Bouncy Bubble, Buzzy Buzz and Sizzly Slide \u2014 one move for each of the Eeveloution types in the first-gen games.
Update (Nov. 16): The full list of version exclusives is below.
Let\u2019s Go, Pikachu! has:
Let\u2019s Go, Eevee! has:
Additionally, Pikachu and Eevee can each learn different special moves, with Eevee having more options to boost its Normal type. It\u2019s also easier to get a Pikachu in the Eevee version than it is to get an Eevee in the Pikachu version.
Currently, just the first generation of Pok\u00e9mon will be available in the games, though their Alolan forms will also appear. Mewtwo has been confirmed to appear, but the status of the other Legandaries is unknown.
There will also be an all-new Pok\u00e9mon appearing in both games.
Update (Aug. 9): Mega Evolutions of the three Kanto starters (Mega Venusaur, Mega Charizard X and Y and Mega Blastoise) are confirmed to return.
Update (Sept. 19): Moltres, Zapdos and Articuno are confirmed to be in the game.
Update (Sept. 25): The all-new Pok\u00e9mon has been officially revealed! The mysterious new Pok\u00e9mon first appeared in Pok\u00e9mon Go, though it would turn into a Ditto right after players caught it. A new trailer for Let\u2019s Go! revealed that this little guy is a steel type named Meltan. Professor Oak sends Professor Willow off to discover more of these new friends \u2014 perfect for transferring from Go to Let\u2019s Go!
Your starter Eevee or Pikachu will not be able to evolve, but any Pok\u00e9mon that you catch will. Keep in mind that since the game features first-generation Pok\u00e9mon, the only available Eeveelutions will be Jolteon, Flareon and Vaporeon.
Update (Nov. 16): Unlike the original Kanto games \u2014 where after you picked one starter, unlocking the others was not easy \u2014 you can obtain all three throughout the course of the game. All three can be given to you by various NPCs, though you have to catch a certain amount of Pok\u00e9mon to be eligible (30 for Bulbasaur; 50 for Charmander; 60 for Squirtle). Additionally, there\u2019s also a chance to spot them in certain places in the wild (Viridian Forest for Bulbasaur; the Rock Tunnel for Charmander; routes 24 and 25 for Squirtle).
Like in the traditional games, you can have up to six Pok\u00e9mon in your party (with more in your box). In addition to your partner Pok\u00e9mon (Pikachu or Eevee) riding on your shoulders or hat, you can select any party Pok\u00e9mon to walk behind you and interact with. All Pok\u00e9mon will be to scale and you\u2019ll be able to ride the larger ones, like Onix.
Update (11\/15): You\u2019ll always have your Pok\u00e9mon box with you, making switching out your team easier than ever. Sending additional Pok\u00e9mon in your box to Professor Oak rewards you with candies, which you can use to level up specific stats.
Players will be able to trade Pok\u00e9mon from their Let\u2019s Go! games and battle other players via local wireless and Wi-Fi. This requires two Nintendo Switch systems, as well as an active membership to the Nintendo Switch Online service, set to begin in September of this year. The Switch\u2019s paid online service will have subscriptions for one month (US $4 \/ \u00a33.49 \/ AU $6), three months (US $8 \/ \u00a37 \/ AU $12), and 12 months (US $20 \/ \u00a318 \/ AU $30). A family plan will also be available, allowing up to eight Nintendo account holders to share a single membership for $35 \/ \u00a331.49 \/ AU $55.
While online trading and battles will be present in the Let\u2019s Go! titles, there will not be any breeding or eggs.
You\u2019ll be able to bond with your Pikachu or Eevee by playing, feeding, and petting them in the style of Pok\u00e9mon Refresh from Sun and Moon and Pok\u00e9mon Amie from X and Y. You\u2019ll also be able to dress up your partner Pok\u00e9mon in various outfits and even change its hairstyle.
Update (Nov. 15): Unlike with previous games, you\u2019ll be able to change wild Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s natures by visiting a fortune teller NPC. The natures raise and lower stats and are a crucial part of competitive battling.
Update (Nov. 19): Dressing your trainer and your partner Pok\u00e9mon requires navigating to the Clothing Trunk inside of your bag. From there, you can select outfits and accessories. You start off with a Sporty Outfit set for both you and your partner and as you travel through Kanto, you\u2019ll encounter NPCs who will bequeath you some new threads.
Changing your partner\u2019s hair requires playing in handheld mode. You\u2019ll have to enter the Play menu and stroke the screen in various movements with varying amounts of fingers in order to get the desired hairstyle.
The biggest difference between the original games and Pok\u00e9mon: Let\u2019s Go! is the catching system. Unlike the usual turn-based battle mechanics from the older games, Let\u2019s Go! has a catch system reminiscent of Pok\u00e9mon Go, where the player will use the Joy-Con controller to \u201cthrow\u201d the Pok\u00e9 Ball.
Additionally, wild Pok\u00e9mon appear visibly, instead of surprising the player in the tall grass.
Regular fights between NPCs and other players, however, will have the same turn-based battle system of the regular games. There will be a variety of difficulty in the trainer battles, according to director Junichi Masuda.
There will also be a two-player co-op that will allow another player to join and assist in the Pok\u00e9mon adventure by simply picking up the second Joy-Con controller. You can battle wild Pok\u00e9mon, trainers, and take on gyms in co-op mode.
Second players can join as Support Trainers by waving a second controller at any time \u2014 even after a wild Pok\u00e9mon encounter. Throwing the Pok\u00e9 Balls in sync at a wild Pok\u00e9mon will increase the likelihood of catching it and increase the Exp. points earned.
Side events, where you can help people and Pok\u00e9mon, will be present. A gameplay demo at the Nintendo Treehouse at E3 showed the player character watching an NPC\u2019s Slowpoke in order to receive an item.
Wild Pok\u00e9mon battles have been completely eliminated in favor of maneuvering the Joy-Con controller to \u201cthrow\u201d Pok\u00e9 Balls. Players will be able to use the controller to try out different throwing techniques. Earlier on in the game, the Pok\u00e9mon won\u2019t move around as much, but as the game advances they will be harder to catch. Like in Pok\u00e9mon Go, berries can be used to soothe a wild Pok\u00e9mon.
As mentioned before, wild Pok\u00e9mon will now be visible on the screen. Some will have different auras around them, indicating that there is something special about the particular Pok\u00e9mon. For instance, a blue aura means the Pok\u00e9mon is smaller than average, while a red one means it is bigger.
If you switch to handheld mode, the catching mechanism changes. Instead of using the Joy-Cons as motion controllers, you must press a button and then move the entire Switch as a controller to line up onscreen elements.
Trainer battles will have the same turn-based move-selecting mechanics of the traditional games.
Update (Oct. 18): A new trailer revealed a special type of trainer to battle: Master Trainers. These trainers specialize in just one type of Pok\u00e9mon and will only battle you after you defeat the Elite Four. These types of battles have a specific set of rules: no items, only one Pok\u00e9mon \u2014 the same one that the Master Trainer specializes in. Defeat them, and you win their title. There will be 151 Master Trainers, one for each of the 151 Pok\u00e9mon.
Like in the traditional games, Pok\u00e9mon will gain experience from both wild Pok\u00e9mon encounters and trainer battles. It looks like all Pok\u00e9mon in the party will gain experience without the use of an Exp. Share.
Additionally, trading surplus Pok\u00e9mon to Professor Oak will get you candies that you can use as stat boosts for your Pok\u00e9mon, much like in Pok\u00e9mon Go .
Yup! All the gyms from Kanto will be there. Some have been totally remodeled with different elements and designs, whereas others will be true to their Pok\u00e9mon Yellow counterparts.
As of now, it\u2019s confirmed that Professor Oak, Misty and Brock will be appearing! Keep your eyes out for other gym leaders and NPCs coming back. Your rival, however, is a different character with a different personality than Blue.
Update (Aug. 9): Lieutenant Surge and Jessie and James of Team Rocket will also be making appearances .
The inspiration from Pok\u00e9mon Go is clear and, indeed, Let\u2019s Go! will allow players to connect their Pok\u00e9mon Go games. There will be a way to transfer Pok\u00e9mon caught in Pok\u00e9mon Go to Pok\u00e9mon: Let\u2019s Go! via Bluetooth. It should be noted that this transfer is only from Go to Let\u2019s Go!, not vice versa.
Additionally, only Kanto Pok\u00e9mon and their Alolan forms will be able to be transferred.
A new device called the Pok\u00e9 Ball Plus will work with both games, allowing for a neat real-life catching mechanic, the ability to take your Pok\u00e9mon with you where you go, and transfer between the mobile and Switch games.
Update (Nov. 19): Connecting your Pok\u00e9mon: Let\u2019s Go! and Pok\u00e9mon Go games can be a bit of a hassle, but ultimately, it boils down to making sure nothing else is interacting with the bluetooth connection. That means using the Switch in docked or tabletop mode, going through your phone to make sure other devices (like a smartwatch or home speakers!) are disconnected, and enabling all app permissions in Pok\u00e9mon Go.
Nope! You can just use Bluetooth LE to transfer Pok\u00e9mon between Go and Let\u2019s Go!
It can hold a Pok\u00e9mon \u201cinside,\u201d so when you carry it around, it will light up and make noises. Additionally, each one comes with a Mew! A bundle pack of the Pok\u00e9 Ball Plus and each Let\u2019s Go game will be available for $99.99.
In place of the Safari Zone will be Go Park, where all the transferred Pok\u00e9mon will frolic. If you want to add one to your party, approach it in the Go Park and start a battle with it. You\u2019ll catch it the way you catch wild Pok\u00e9mon.
Pok\u00e9mon with high CP in Pok\u00e9mon Go will also have high CP in Pok\u00e9mon Let\u2019s Go!
Update (Sept. 19): The Go Park complex will be in Fuchsia City and contain 20 parks, which will each be able to hold 50 Pok\u00e9mon \u2014 so that\u2019s up to 1,000 Pok\u00e9mon that can be transferred.
Once you have 25 of the same species, you\u2019ll be able to play a mini-game that involves herding Pok\u00e9mon. Winning this game earns you candies, which you can then use to stat boost your Pok\u00e9mon.
Nope! You can transfer from any Pok\u00e9mon Go game to any Pok\u00e9mon: Let\u2019s Go! game. For example, a parent and an older sibling can both transfer Pok \u00e9 mon from their smartphones to a younger kid\u2019s Pok\u00e9mon: Let\u2019s Go! game.
Update (Nov. 19): After successfully linking up your Pok\u00e9mon: Let\u2019s Go! and Pok\u00e9mon Go games, navigate to the Go Park in Fuchsia City. Fuchsia is the fifth gym, so depending on your level of skill and desired gameplay, it\u2019ll take about 15 to 20 hours to get to this point.
Open up the Pok\u00e9mon menu in your Pok\u00e9mon Go app. Select the Switch icon on the top right of the screen, then select your desired Pok\u00e9mon (remember \u2014 just Kanto Pok\u00e9mon and their Alolan variants!). Talk to the guy at the desk in the Go Park and selection \u201cBring Pok\u00e9mon.\u201d Pick a park and continue to say yes to the prompts, till the game recognizes your Go account.
After the transfer is complete, you can travel to the Go Park where your newly transferred Pok\u00e9mon are. To add them to your Box, approach one and press the A button, then chose to catch them. You\u2019ll enter the Pok\u00e9mon: Let\u2019s Go! catching mechanic. Once you successfully catch the \u2019mon, it\u2019s added to your party and is yours!
Since Switch allows for multiple accounts per device, each account can have its own save file. So a family of three siblings with three accounts can have three different Let\u2019s Go! save files with the same copy of the game.
Yes. Pok\u00e9mon: Let\u2019s Go! is not intended to replace a new core game, which is set to be released in late 2019 on Nintendo Switch. The new core game will focus more on the handheld features of Switch, while Let\u2019s Go! will focus on the home console experience.
You betcha \u2014 there\u2019s gonna be an exclusive Pok\u00e9mon bundle, featuring your choice of Let\u2019s Go! game, the Pok\u00e9 Ball Plus controller and an absolutely adorable Eevee-and-Pikachu-themed Switch, all for $399.99.
Pok\u00e9mon: Let\u2019s Go! is tailored toward younger people and new players who may be familiar with Pok\u00e9mon Go and the Pok\u00e9mon television series, but not with the original games. Although the game is geared to newcomers, it looks like committed fans will still find some fun and familiar aspects in it. Nostalgic elements that older players know and love combined with newer mechanics, revamped graphics and a connection to Pok\u00e9mon Go promise a new type of Pok\u00e9mon game.<\/p>\n

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