How do I pick a buddy Pokemon?
To pick your buddy Pokémon, follow these steps:
- Tap on the photo of your trainer avatar in the lower left-hand side of the screen
- Tap on the "Menu" button
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Tap on the "Buddy" option found between "Journal" and "Customize"
Tap on the Pokémon you choose as your buddy
(credit to CNET)
Note: You will need to have downloaded and installed version 1.7 for iOS or 0.37.0 for Android for this feature to be available.