How to get Best Buddies in Pokemon GO? - Guide

Ever since the Buddy feature was added to Pokemon GO in 2019, people have been colecting Pokemon with 'Best Buddy' status. How to get it and what does it give you?

How to get Best Buddy in Pokemon GO

If you want to get the Best Buddy status on a certain Pokemon, you will have to get 300 hearts with him. You can get hearts by:

• Feeding your Buddy

• Taking a snapshot of your Buddy

• Playing with your Buddy

• Fighting with your Buddy

• Walking with your Buddy

Here is the full guide on getting Best Buddies in under 14 days:

1. Feed your Buddy 3 berries, Play with your Buddy, take a Snapshot of your buddy and finish 3 battles with your Buddy

2. Take a 2km walk or wait 30 minutes

3. Feed your Buddy 1 Berry, Play with your Buddy, Take a snapshot of your Buddy and Finish 1 battle with your Buddy

4. Take a 2km walk or wait 30 minutes

5. Repeat this sequence 2 more times, it will make your Buddy excited and it will allow you to complete a second batch of hearts in one day. Doing this for around 14 days will grant enough hearts to give your Buddy 'Best Buddy' status.

Buddy levels

Depending on the amount of hearts you collect with your Buddy, its Buddy level will change. Here is the full list of requirements, rewards and levels:

Buddy Status	Requirements	Reward
Good Buddy	1 Heart	N/A
Great Buddy	70 Hearts	Your Buddy will find presents for you!
Ultra Buddy	150 Hearts	Your Buddy will bring you Souvenirs.
Best Buddy	300 Hearts	CP boost for your Buddy in combat!

Getting Best Buddies will result in a CP Boost for your Pokemon, which will make some of the strongest Pokemon even better!