How to get Best Buddy status in Pokemon Go: hearts, levels, and rewards

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The Buddy system in Pokemon Go lets you take your favorite Pokemon out and play with them out in the world! As you earn Hearts to level them up, you’ll earn various rewards as they slowly become your Best Buddy.

There are different levels of friendship with your Buddy as you earn Hearts in the game, ranging from Good Buddy to Best Buddy. The bonus rewards given out are super helpful to trainers and are based on this overall level.

But what are the different Buddy levels, and more importantly, what’s the fastest way to make a Pokemon your Best Buddy in Pokemon Go? Here’s what you need to know to quickly get a Best Buddy.

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Traveling around with your Buddy is one of the best parts of Pokemon Go.

How to get Best Buddy in Pokemon Go

This handy infographic from g47onik provides a surefire way to make a Pokemon your Best Buddy, getting them excited without having to use a Poffin.

Fastest way to get Best Buddy status in Pokemon Go.

Here’s what you have to do:

  • Feed your Buddy 3 berries.
  • Play with your Buddy.
  • Take a snapshot of your Buddy.
  • Finish 3 battles with Buddy in your party (PvP, Gym Battle, Training).

    • Once you’ve done this, you have to repeat the following process three times:

  • Take a 2km walk or wait 30 minutes.
  • Feed your Buddy one berry.
  • Play with your Buddy.
  • Take a snapshot of your Buddy.
  • Finish one battle with Buddy in your party (PvP, Gym Battle, Training).

    • According to g47onik, after completing 1-4 steps, your Buddy in Pokemon Go will be Excited, allowing you to then complete a second batch of hearts in one day.

    How many hearts for Best Buddy in Pokemon Go?

    To earn Best Buddy with your chosen ‘mon, you’ll need to earn 300 Hearts. Completing the above process each day for 12-13 days will allow you to reach Best Buddy status, providing you also spin new Pokestops.

    Pokemon Go Buddy level rewards

    As mentioned before, you’ll earn extra rewards based on your level of friendship with your Buddy.

    Here are the levels, requirements, and rewards with each Buddy level:

    Buddy StatusRequirementsReward
    Good Buddy1 HeartN/A
    Great Buddy70 HeartsYour Buddy will find presents for you!
    Ultra Buddy150 HeartsYour Buddy will bring you Souvenirs.
    Best Buddy300 HeartsCP boost for your Buddy in combat!

    So, it’s definitely worth working with your Buddy for a few days to reach Best Buddy status, because the rewards could come in incredibly handy.

    This infographic from Pokemon Go Hub shows everything you need to know.

    All Pokemon Go Buddy levels and rewards

    Even better, do this with some of your strongest Pokemon and they’ll become an even more valuable asset in battles and, more importantly, raids. Using the quick system above, you could be in for some seriously handy rewards.

    So, there you have it. Everything you need to know about the fastest way to get Best Buddy in Pokemon Go, and how many hearts to get it.

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