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Pokemon Go, a globally captivating game, swiftly captures the hearts of all ages with its innovative gameplay. Like any game, Pokemon GO has its unique set of terms and expressions that players should master.
Ensuring whether your device supports Pokemon GO is crucial. Checking device compatibility ensures you can play Pokemon Go directly on your device.
During your gaming sessions, you can easily communicate with friends who play Pokemon Go using GoChat. The GoChat app allows Pokemon Go players to connect and chat conveniently. Now, let's explore some of the terms used in Pokemon Go.
Terms in Pokemon GO
While the terms in Pokemon Go may not be numerous, don't underestimate their importance. Below are the terms and items you will encounter and use in Pokemon GO:
+Battle: Engage in combat. Currently, battles can only take place at Gyms.
In your opponent's GYM, you have the right to battle to take control of the location.
For each defensive Pokemon defeated in a GYM battle, the Gym's Prestige points will decrease. When these points reach 0, the takeover of the GYM is successful.
+CP - Combat Power: Considered as the indicator of a Pokemon's attack prowess. Naturally, higher CP indicates a more formidable combat capability.
+Defender Bonus: If you own a Pokemon defending a GYM or successfully occupy a GYM, you can receive daily rewards - Defender Bonus. Rewards include PokeCoins and experience points. You can claim your rewards in the Shop.
+Eggs: Pokemon Eggs, you can confirm receiving eggs at PokeStops. Use incubators to hatch these eggs.
+Evolution: The process of evolving. When your Pokemon meets the evolution criteria (using Candy), select the Pokemon, choose Evolution. Upon evolution, the Pokemon will have a new appearance, increased power, and learn new skills.
+Candy: Used for Pokemon evolution. You can acquire candy by catching wild Pokemon or receiving it after successfully hatching eggs.
+Experience Points (XP): Experience points earned by participating in Pokemon Go activities. Accumulate different XP to level up your character. Higher levels provide more benefits, such as hatching more eggs and accessing items related to the level.
+Fainted Pokemon: This is the state where a Pokemon is unable to battle when its HP reaches 0. To recover from this state, use items like Revive or Max Revive.
+GYMs: Locations - GYMs are the only places where you can battle other trainers. While at a GYM, you can leave one or multiple Pokemon to defend it from territorial battles.
GYMs have three states: Friendly GYM - Your or your team's GYM. Rival GYM - An opponent's GYM. Open GYM - A free GYM not yet claimed by anyone.
+Hit Points (HP): The health indicator of a Pokemon. When this indicator reaches 0, your Pokemon enters the Fainted state. You can use items like Poison to restore HP.
+Incense: Item - attracts wild Pokemon towards you for 30 minutes.
+Incubator: Pokemon Egg Incubator - to hatch eggs, place them in the incubator and move to cover the required distance for the eggs to hatch.
Learn about egg hatching and creating special eggs in the article how to hatch Pokemon eggs shared by Mytour in previous posts.
+Lure Module: Item - attracts wild Pokemon to the nearest PokeStop locations for 30 minutes.
+Lucky Egg: Item - doubles the XP you gain while playing and participating in Pokemon activities.
+Medals: Achievements you earn by meeting specific in-game requirements.
+PokeBall: Item - used to capture wild Pokemon. Obtain Pokemon at PokeStops or by leveling up.
PokeBalls also come in different variations like MegaBall, UltraBall, MasterBall to capture special Pokemon with higher success rates.
+PokeCoins: Item - the in-game currency used to purchase items in the Shop.
Earn PokeCoins quickly with the trick how to earn PokeCoins in Pokemon Go completely for free.
+PokeDex: Considered a dictionary-library of Pokemon species in Pokemon Go that you have encountered, captured, or seen on your journey.
+PokeStop: Location - where you go to collect rewards. Rewards include Pokeballs, Pokemon Eggs, and there's a low chance of receiving PokeCoins. Once a PokeStop has been rewarded, it turns purple. Every 10 to 20 minutes, you can collect rewards at a PokeStop once and it changes back to green.
+Potions: Item - used to restore HP for Pokemon.
+Power-up: Method to enhance Pokemon stats (CP+HP). Use Stardust and Candy to perform this action.
+Prestige: Prestige points - the credibility score of a GYM. Earned after successfully defending a GYM. Accumulate enough Prestige points, and your GYM will level up. When Prestige points reach 0, the GYM is claimed by an opponent.
+Razz Berry: Item - increases the capture rate of Pokemon with your throws.
+Stardust: Item - used to enhance Pokemon stats (Power-up). You receive Stardust every time you successfully catch a wild Pokemon, hatch an egg, or sometimes as a Defender Bonus.
+Training: At GYMs, place one or more of your Pokemon to participate in battles with other team members to increase XP and earn Prestige points.
+Trainer: Individuals participating in the Pokemon Go game are referred to as trainers.
+Wild Pokemon: Wild Pokemon, encountered anywhere on your journey and displayed on the screen. Capture these Pokemon for your use.
Above are the terms in Pokemon Go and the names for using items related to Pokemon Go. Hope this article will be helpful for you as you prepare for the official launch of Pokemon Go in Vietnam.
Additionally, you can explore more tips for playing Pokemon Go with these Pokemon GO tips. These tips will undoubtedly help you catch up with the game quickly with like-minded companions.
Furthermore, you can experience the game's excitement through a series of Pokemon Go memes that netizens have shared recently. Believe me, you won't be able to resist laughing at these Pokemon Go memes.
