Pokemon Go : Buddy Pokemon loses Buddy Progress issue officially acknowledged

Niantic has recently released a new feature for the game, and it is called Buddy adventure. Under this new feature, the Buddy Pokemon follows the character on the overworld map. Also, now players can play with Pokemon and feed them berries.

Pokemon Go Holidays event has also started & it will stay live in the game until January 1, 2020, in your local time zone. The following Pokemon will be seen more under this event: Stantler, Cubchoo, Cryogonal, Pichu, Pikachu, Raichu, Sneasel, Delibird, Snorunt, Sandshrew (Alola), Vulpix (Alola), Snover.

Cut to now, Niantic is aware of the issue where Buddy Pokemon loses Buddy Progress ( including Buddy Level) after they are evolved. However, this only applies if the Pokemon being evolved is not your active Buddy. In the meantime, players are required to set the Pokemon they are evolving as active Buddy first. Have a look at the official statement, which confirms the same.

Speaking of the Pokemon Go Holidays event, the following Pokemon will be seen in holiday costumes under this event: Pikachu, Raichu, Stantler, and Pichu. Stantler can be seen wearing bells. Many Ice-type Pokemon will also appear in the wild, and it includes the following: Sneasel, Delibird, Snorunt, and others. Cubchoo will also make its debut under the event.

Pokemon Go Holidays event also brings in some changes to the egg pool. The following list of Pokemon will appear in Eggs under the event: Alolan Sandshrew, Alolan Vulpix, Pichu wearing beanies, & Stantler wearing bells.

Pokemon Go Holidays event is also bringing in event-exclusive field research. The new Field Research Tasks give players a chance to encounter Pokemon like Pikachu wearing beanies. Winter themed avatar items are also coming to the shop, which includes Stantler sweater, Stantler headband & Beanie Hat.

For a quick refresher, the newly introduced Buddy Adventure features a friendship level with Buddy Pokemon, and players can enhance the friendship level by earning affection. Speaking of Affection, it is measured in hearts. Players can earn more hearts by exploring with Buddy on the map, by battling with Buddy, by playing and feeding your Buddy, and by taking snapshots of Buddy.

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