Buddy/Ride Pokémon

Discover the benefits of having a Buddy Pokémon in Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee, including item discovery and Happiness bonuses. Learn which Pokémon you can ride!

Hey there! So, you're wondering about having a Pokémon follow you around and maybe even giving you a lift? That's awesome! Having a 'Buddy Pokémon' in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! is more than just for show; there are some neat perks to it.

First off, just like with your partner Pikachu or Eevee, you can build up your Buddy Pokémon's Happiness. The happier they are, the more they can help you out in battles. Sometimes, they might even cure themselves of status conditions like poison or paralysis on their own! Pretty handy, right?

But that's not all! Your buddy Pokémon can also help you find stuff. They might wander off towards certain spots on the field and dig up items for you. You can even get items just by interacting with them. What kind of item depends on where you are – think berries from bushes, for example. It can also depend on the Pokémon species or its type, so feel free to experiment and see what you discover!

Riding Pokémon

Now, let's talk about the really cool part: riding Pokémon! Imagine cruising around Kanto on the back of an Arcanine or Gyarados. If you choose certain Pokémon as your buddy, instead of them just trotting along behind you, you'll actually be riding on top of them!

Some of these rideable Pokémon offer practical benefits, like increased movement speed, which can make getting around the world a lot faster. Others are perfect for traversing specific environments, like 'Sea Skim' Pokémon for water travel or even 'Flight' Pokémon once you've become Champion. And some? They're just awesome to look at while you ride them!

Pokémon You Can Ride

So, pick a Pokémon that suits your needs or just one you really like, and enjoy the ride!