Loyal fans of Pokémon have surely enjoyed every adventure between Ash and Pikachu in the anime series. Moments that ended, in general, with both characters embracing or with the friendly yellow being on the shoulders of the human. Wouldn't it be cute, nostalgic, loving, geeky and a little weird to be able to do it nowadays in Pokémon GO? Well, the people of Niantic think alike, which is why they have included this easter egg, surprise or winkto the followers of Pokémon in their latest update.
Of course, it is not enough to update to the latest version of Pokémon GO to enjoy the friendly company of Pikachu This is a small hidden trick that some players have already discovered, although the update has not yet reached everyone. As always, it has been in the Reddit forum where the investigations and resolution to this nice wink by Niantic have been givenThis is what needs to be done:
The first thing is to download the latest update of Pokémon GO via Google Play Store or App Store This version comes with the Buddy feature Pokémon, with which it is possible to walk anywhere accompanied by our favorite PokémonWith this, the chosen being gets candies of its kind every few kilometers, enhancing it or helping us to evolve it without having to capture more Pokémonthe same type.
The second thing, how could it be otherwise, is to choose our Pikachu as a faithful companion. In this way we will see it in the lower left corner, adding kilometers next to the chosen avatar.
The third, and most important thing, is add the amount of 10 kilometers to the marker Partner Pokémon A good walk that will result in the expected trick, making Pikachu jump and climb on the back of its trainerAn adorable and nice gesture that more than one will look for as soon as they choose this Pokémon as a travel companion.
Of course, to see this, it is necessary to access the trainer's profile screen, where the avatar and all the information of the level achieved is shown. It is here that, before walking the 10 kilometers accompanied, the Pikachu is shown at the feet of the trainer. However, once this goal is accomplished, the Pokémon appears perched on the shoulders of its trainer, undoubtedly reminiscent of the most tender scenes of the anime series.
But things don't stop here. Best of all, according to Reddit users who discovered this hack, it's not just Pikachu may accompany the coach. After completing the distance of 10 kilometers with any other Small Pokémon, it is possible to see it accompanied in a friendly way to the player's avatar. Something that the most staunch followers who are not particularly attached to Pikachu, but who do enjoy the company of Squirtle will like a lot , Charmander or why not a Pidgey or a Rattata