The Buddy feature in Pokemon Go allows you to earn extra Candy simply by walking with a chosen companion. Buddies are categorized based on the distance required to earn Candy, making it essential to reference the 1km Buddies chart for optimal Candy gain.
Not all Buddies in Pokemon Go are created equal. Some Pokémon provide Candy after every 1km walked, while others may require 3km or 5km. Legendary Pokémon may need a long trek of 20km before they can earn Candy. Understanding these requirements is crucial for effective gameplay.
Knowing the 1km Buddy Pokemon list is particularly beneficial for completing research tasks that involve earning Candy while adventuring with your Buddy. Below is the chart detailing these Pokémon.
Pokemon Go 1km Buddy Chart List
The following Pokémon will earn Candy for every 1km you walk:
Gen 1
- Caterpie, Metapod & Butterfree
- Weedle, Kakuna & Beedrill
- Pidgey, Pidgeotto & Pidgeot
- Rattata & Raticate
- Spearow & Fearow
- Pikachu & Raichu
- Clefairy & Clefable
- Jigglypuff & Wigglytuff
- Zubat & Golbat
- Geodude, Graveler & Golem
- Magikarp & Gyarados
Gen 2
- Centered & Furred
- Hoothoot & Noctowl
- Ledyba & Ledian
- Spinarak & Ariados
- He croaks
- Pichu
- Cleffa
- Igglybuff
- Slugma & Magcargo
- Remoraid & Octillery
Gen 3
- Poochyena & Mightyena
- Zigzagoon & Linoone
- Wurmple, Silcoon, Cascoon, Beautifly & Dustox
- Taillow & Swellow
- Surskit & Masquerain
- Whismur, Loudred & Exploud
- Aron, Lairon & Aggron
- Gulpin & Swalot
- Wailmer & Wailord
- Spoink & Grumpig
- Swablu & Altar
- Barboach & Whiscash
Gen 4
- Starly, Staravia & Staraptor
- Bidoof & Bibarel
- Kricketot & Kricketune
- Burmy, Wormadam & Mothim
- Cherubi & Cherrim
Gen 5
- Patrat & Watchog
- Lillipup, Herdier & Stoutland
- Purrloin & Liepard
- Pidove, Tranquil & Unfezant
- Woobat & Swoobat
- Sewaddle, Swadloon & Leavanny
- Venipede, Whirlipede & Scolipede
- Cottonee & Whimsicott
- Petilil & Lilligant
- Basculin
- Maractus
- Dwebble & Crustle
- Emolga
- Tynamo, Electric & Electronics
Gen 6
- Bunnelby & Diggersby
- Fletchling, Fletchinder & Talonflame
- Scatterbug, Spewpa & Vivillon
Gen 7
- Pikipek, Trumbeak & Toucannon
- Yungoos & Gumshoos
- Alolan Rattata & Alolan Raticate
- Alolan Raichu
- Grubbin, Charjabug & Vikavolt
- Cutiefly & Ribombee
- Don’t turn it on
- Stufful & Claim
- Wimpod & Golisopod
- Alolan Geodude, Alolan Graveler & Alolan Golem
Gen 8
- Blipbug, Dottler & Orbeetle
- Rookidee, Corvisquire & Corviknight
- Skwovet & Greedent
- Nickit & Thievul
- Galarian Zigzagoon & Galarian Linoone
- Yamper & Boltund
- Basculegion
Gen 9
- Lechonk & Oinkologne
- Tarountula & Spidops
- Nymble & Lokix
- Tandemaus & Maushold
- Tadbulb & Bellibolt
- Wattrel & Kilowattrel
- Paldean Tauros
- Tatsugiri
The great aspect of selecting these Pokémon as your Buddy is that they collect Candy in the background as you walk. Additionally, you can minimize the walking distance needed by filling your Buddy’s hunger meter.
There seems to be no cap on the amount of Candy you can obtain with your Buddy in a single day, so feel free to walk as much or as little as you wish!
How to Set or Change Your Buddy in Pokemon Go
To designate a Pokémon as your Buddy for the first time, follow these steps:
- Tap your Trainer icon in the bottom left corner of the overworld screen.
- Scroll to the ‘Me’ tab.
- Press the ‘Buddy’ icon, represented by two smiling faces.
- Select your Buddy.
If you already have a Buddy but wish to change it, follow this modified process:
- Tap your Buddy’s portrait at the bottom left corner of the screen, next to your Trainer icon.
- Scroll down to click the ‘Swap Buddies’ button.
- Select to swap Buddies and choose your new companion.
Pokemon Go Buddy Levels
As you wander with your Buddy, you’ll reach Buddy Levels based on the number of hearts you’ve accumulated:
- Good Buddy: Your Buddy will walk alongside you on the map.
- Great Buddy: Your Buddy will counter a Pokeball thrown at it and collect presents.
- Ultra Buddy: Your Buddy will guide you to PokeStops for extra rewards and gather souvenirs.
- Best Buddy: Your Buddy will earn a special Ribbon and receive a CP boost.
For more information, check our comprehensive Buddy guide.
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