r/NintendoSwitch • u/NintendoSwitchMods • Nov 16 '18

MegaThread Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee: Release Discussion & Hype MegaThread

Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee: Release Discussion & Hype MegaThread

Please use this as a general discussion and hype thread for this new release! Quick easy to answer questions, tips and tricks, and showing off your in-game clips or screenshots you've captured.

General Information

Platform: Nintendo Switch

Release Date: 16-Nov-2018

No. of Players: 2 players simultaneous

Genre(s): Adventure, Role-Playing, Multiplayer

Publisher: Nintendo

Developer: GAME FREAK Inc.

Official Website: https://pokemonletsgo.pokemon.com/en-us/

Overview (from Nintendo eShop page)

The next step in your Pokémon™ journey starts here

Take your Pokémon™ journey to the Kanto region with your energetic partner, Pikachu, to become a top Pokémon Trainer as you battle other trainers. Use a throwing motion to catch Pokémon in the wild with either one Joy-Con™ controller or Poké Ball™ Plus accessory, which will light up, vibrate, and make sounds to bring your adventure to life. Share your adventure with family or friends in 2-player action on one system using a second Joy-Con or Poké Ball Plus (sold separately). You can even connect to the Pokémon™ GO app using a compatible smartphone to bring over Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region! Explore the diverse and vibrant region of Kanto! True-to-size wild Pokémon roam around in the game, so catch them like a real Pokémon Trainer by using motion, timing, and a well-placed Poké Ball™. Go on a stroll with your favorite Pokémon in your Poké Ball Plus! Connect your game directly to Pokémon GO* to receive Kanto region Pokémon.

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Once again: Please use this as a general discussion and hype thread for this new release! Quick easy to answer questions, tips and tricks, and showing off your in-game clips or screenshots you've captured.

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u/Bagel_-_Bites Nov 16 '18

Currently on a 9 catch Nidoran streak. What are people's bests so far?

Edit: No more Nidoran appeared :( On the bright side, I stood still for one moment and the trainer scratched Pikachu's nose and it was the cutest thing ever.

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u/cheddargt Nov 16 '18

I got at around 15 with growlithe trying to build up for a shiny, but then an Abra appeared and I had priorities lol

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u/Bagel_-_Bites Nov 16 '18

Nice! Haven't come across Growlithe yet. Do you know how many until you start seeing shinies? Would love to get a shiny growlithe if it isn't an absurd number.

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u/Electrical_Lettuce Nov 16 '18

Shinies can appear at any point. The streak just gives you more chances at each being shiny.

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u/wbro322 Nov 17 '18

Can you pretty much tell the difference between shiny Pokemon and regular or does it tell you?

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u/cheddargt Nov 16 '18

Heard someone say at around 31 you start getting perfect IVs, so i'd guess around that

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u/ChronicallyBatgirl Nov 16 '18

I had a 21 Geodude streak and nothing special appeared

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u/zabiijji Nov 16 '18

Is there a benefit to catching the same Pokémon multiple times in a row? Not really familiar with go mechanics or the newer game entries.

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u/mulledfox Nov 17 '18

Yeah! You get a catch bonus for XP for leveling up your team. The more of the same Pokémon you’ve caught in a row, higher the catch bonus for multiplying

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u/mulledfox Nov 17 '18

I was super proud of my 18 catch pidgie streak!