What is Best Buddy in Pokémon GO?
The highest buddy level. Adds +1 effective level (≈ +10% rendered CP) and other perks. Requires 300 buddy hearts.
The highest buddy level. Adds +1 effective level (≈ +10% rendered CP) and other perks. Requires 300 buddy hearts.
Buddy levels go: Good → Great → Ultra → Best. Each tier requires earning buddy hearts (max 12-20 per day, depending on streaks). Best Buddy requires 300 total hearts — about a month of consistent daily play.
Best Buddy bonus: +1 effective level (a Best Buddy hundo at L40 fights like a L41). This is roughly +10% rendered CP, which can push CP past the 1500 / 2500 league cap if you're not careful.
Other Best Buddy perks: smaller catch radius, your buddy can spot opponents in raids, occasional gift bonuses. The +1 level is the meta-relevant one.
See best buddy in action with the related Hundo Hunter tool.
What does Best Buddy mean in Pokémon GO?
The highest buddy level. Adds +1 effective level (≈ +10% rendered CP) and other perks. Requires 300 buddy hearts.
Best Buddy explained in detail
Buddy levels go: Good → Great → Ultra → Best. Each tier requires earning buddy hearts (max 12-20 per day, depending on streaks). Best Buddy requires 300 total hearts — about a month of consistent daily play. Best Buddy bonus: +1 effective level (a Best Buddy hundo at L40 fights like a L41). This is roughly +10% rendered CP, which can push CP past the 1500 / 2500 league cap if you're not careful. Other Best Buddy perks: smaller catch radius, your buddy can spot opponents in raids, occasional gift bonuses. The +1 level is the meta-relevant one.
What are other names for Best Buddy?
Best Buddy is also called: bb, bestbuddy. All refer to the same concept in Pokémon GO.