What is the Poké Ball Plus good for?

The Poké Ball Plus is a Poké Ball-shaped device that can be used to play Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! in place of your Joy-Con. You'll be able to throw Poké Balls in-game with a flick of your wrist!

What are the benefits of Poké Ball Plus?

Pokémon GO Plus and Poké Ball Plus are optional accessories to enhance gameplay. Using a Bluetooth connection, they notify you of nearby Pokémon and PokéStops without having to look at your phone. As long as they're connected, they will also count your steps so you can hatch Eggs and get Candy for your Buddy Pokémon.

Is Poké Ball Plus useful Pokémon GO?

It's definitely worth it for serious Pokémon GO players that want to always be grinding out experience and candies even when they're not playing the game. For those starting with Sword & Shield, the Poké Ball Plus is a much harder sell.

What does Poké Ball Plus do for Sword and Shield?

With the Poké Ball Plus, you have the capability to put a Pokémon from your storage in Pokémon Sword & Shield into the Poké Ball Plus. This does not remove the specific Pokémon from the game. To do this, go to Mystery Gift and there will be an option to Take Your Pokémon for a Stroll.

Can you use the Poké Ball Plus for any game?

Poké Ball Plus is currently only compatible with Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! for Nintendo Switch. It will also be compatible with Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

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Can you transfer Mew from Poké Ball Plus to Pokémon Go?

Mew can only be transferred ONE TIME into a single Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! game. Once it has been transferred to a game, it will no longer be available on the Poké Ball Plus to transfer again to a different game.

Will Poké Ball Plus spin PokéStops?

After pairing your Poké Ball Plus to your Pokémon GO app, the Poké Ball Plus should automatically vibrate as you approach PokéStops to indicate that the Photo Disc is automatically being spun and any items it has generated are being added to your bag.

Can Poké Ball Plus auto catch?

Description. This is a little contraption that allows you to hold down the button on your Pokeball Plus, so that you can use it with Pokemon Go and automatically catch anything that triggers it. It's possible to to this with a rubber band or the strap on the PB+, but it can be a hassle to re-do that all the time.

Does spinning Poké Ball do anything?

The Spin Ball

When you put your finger on the Poke Ball, spin your finger around the ball's edges and it will make the ball spin along, adding a curve effect to your throw. You get bonus points when Pokemon are caught this way.

Why is Poké Ball Plus so expensive?

You might be wondering why it costs so much. It is because Nintendo has discontinued the original product. You can only buy the Poké Ball Plus through sites like eBay and CraigsList. Since it has been discontinued, it has become a valuable item for game collectors.

Can Poké Ball Plus only use Poké Balls?

Pokémon Go Plus will only use standard Poké Balls, not Great or Ultra Balls. Thankfully this is the most common type from Stops (and conveniently, the only one on sale from the Shop) so you should be able to keep playing most of the time.

Why is my Poké Ball Plus flashing red?

When Pokémon GO Plus flashes red and vibrates several times, this indicates that the connection with your smartphone has been lost. This can happen if you are too far away from your smartphone. To reconnect, go into the app and locate the darkened Pokémon GO Plus icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.

How long does a Poké Ball Plus last?

Given that the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers have a 525 mAh capacity battery and a battery life of 20 hours on a single charge, it's more likely that the Poke Ball Plus battery life is somewhere around the eight-hour mark.

Is the Poké Ball Plus waterproof?

No, the Poké Ball Plus is not waterproof.

Does tapping on Poké Ball help catch Pokémon?

To throw a Poké Ball, simply tap and hold on it then swipe it at the Pokémon. If successful, the Poké Ball will hit the Pokémon and, hopefully, catch it. To increase your chances, aim your throw so the Poké Ball lands as close as possible to the centre of the coloured circle.

Does the Poké Ball Plus vibrate?

The Poké Ball Plus will produce a long vibration when muted. To unmute the Poké Ball Plus, simultaneously press both the Top Button and Control Stick button again. The Poké Ball Plus will produce two short vibrations when unmuted.

Why is my Pokémon GO Plus blinking blue?

The light will flash blue, indicating that the accessory is paired. Wait until the accessory has stopped blinking. Press and hold the function button for 5 seconds. The indicator light will turn solid blue.

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Does spinning PokeStops still ban you?

You can also go to a Pokestop and spin it and close it again about 40 times. You will not get anything out of this activity, but it does tend to remove the soft ban.

Does Poké Ball Plus only have 1 Mew?

Each Poké Ball Plus only ever contains one Mew. This means that if you've already transferred it to either Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu! or Let's Go Eevee!, then you won't be able to transfer it to Sword or Shield.

How do you tell if your Poké Ball Plus has a Mew?

Verify that the Poké Ball Plus contains Mew. Press and hold the control stick button on the Poké Ball Plus for a few seconds, then let go. The ring around the control stick button will light up as a pink/purple color and make a sound like Mew laughing. (You can also shake the Poké Ball Plus to hear Mew's voice.)

Can you get a shiny Mew from Poké Ball Plus?

The only way to get Mew is to buy a brand new Pokeball Plus controller for Let's Go. It's programmed to never be a shiny, so that should be the end of things.

How much XP does Poké Ball Plus give?

A Pokémon can only gain a maximum of 99,999 experience per stroll, but rewards can still be accumulated past that.

Can you connect two Poké Ball Plus?

When playing a 2-player game, each player can use a Poké Ball Plus to control their character - so two Poké Ball Plus accessories can be used at the same time.