“Gotta Catch ‘Em All” has people from all over the world searching for 148 Pokémon characters. Interestingly, although it is a pure form of entertainment, the application of simple rules for commercial success also applies to Pokémon players.
Pokémon Go has become a worldwide phenomenon. More than 100 million people around the world have downloaded the Pokémon Go app. It received more downloads in the first week on the Apple Store than any other app in history. More than 10% of Android devices have Pokémon Go installed.
So what can Pokémon Go teach you about being a more successful business person? You must set goals, educate yourself in the market, play for the long haul, and learn how to build successful teams. Although Pokémon Go may seem like an easy game to play, decision-making skills and long-term strategizing make for a successful player. Below are some tips on how to be the best Pokémon Go player, and you’ll find that all of these tips have transferable applications in the business world.
Set your goals
1). Collect as many Pokémon as you can.
two). Advance to new levels to gain additional benefits.
3). Use resources wisely.
4). Enjoy the rewards and entertainment that come with a job well done.
educate yourself
The internet is full of tips and tricks to make you a better player. One of the most accessible sources is YouTube, where you can find the latest Pokémon news and tips. For example, when you evolve Eevees, you get one of three random Pokémon: Vaporeon, Jolteon, or Flareon. However, if you change the name of the Eevee before you evolve it, you can choose what it will become. If you don’t know this trick, google it and find out.
play the long game
It’s easy to get caught up in short-term rewards at the cost of losing long-term gains. Pokémon is a progressive game where the rewards you receive are sometimes greater than what you use to get the resources. For example, at levels 1 to 15, Pokemon encountered generally have low Combat Power (CP) and there may be a temptation to boost this by using valuable Stardust. Imagine catching a Pokemon at level 4, increasing its CP, and finding out that at level 15, you find the same CP Pokemon just to catch it. Here are a couple of tips for being a successful Pokémon Go player.
1). Use Stardust when you are at least 50K and have reached at least level 15, some even say level 20.
two). Some Pokémon have two levels of evolution, these include Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Caterpie, Weedle, Pidgey, Nidoran (male/female), Oddish, Poliwag, Machop, Bellsprout, Geodude, Gastly, and Dratini. Wait until you have enough candy to fully evolve them. The first level usually takes around 25 candies; the second, 100. Your evolved Pokémon is based on choosing the best option and evolving it to higher levels. You don’t want to evolve to 25 candies only to find out that the next one you catch is better than the one you just evolved. You can find a full evolution chart here: Pokemongoevolution.com.
3). Use the evaluation tool to determine the potential of your Pokémon. A “perfect” Pokémon character will evolve the most and have the most potential. You’ll waste weeks of work if you evolve inferior Pokemon only to find that it can’t successfully fight them.
Teamwork is the best income strategy
The only way to earn Pokémon gold, which can be redeemed for upgrades, is to participate in Pokémon Gyms. A Gym can have up to ten levels, and the higher the number of Pokémon in the Gym, the less likely it is to be taken over by other players. Search for Gyms with available slots, or train at a Gym to make a slot, then add your Pokémon to it. You can earn ten gold coins a day at a Pokémon Gym. If you collect a number of high-level Pokemon, you can have multiple Gyms that give you free income every day. If you take over a Gym, do it with other people so you can fill as many slots as possible. When you take over a Gym by yourself and you have the only Pokémon there, there’s a good chance you’ll lose the Gym.
Often the same skills that make you successful in the business world translate to other areas of your life as well. Pokémon Go is a prime example of how the same skills that make you a successful businessman can make you a great Pokémon Go player. Learn to set measurable goals, educate yourself on the pitch, think about long-term potential, manage your resources most efficiently, and build effective teams to maximize rewards.