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The video provides a comprehensive guide for navigating Pokémon Go as a free-to-play player. It explores effective strategies to earn PokéCoins without spending real money, such as placing Pokémon in gyms, "gym trading," and completing online surveys through apps like Google Opinion Rewards, Survey Junkie, Eureka, and Surveys on the Go. For those interested in monetizing content, TikTok's Creator tools and affiliate marketing offer additional ways to generate income. The video stresses the importance of field research encounters for acquiring high IV Pokémon, daily interactions with buddy Pokémon for XL candy and other rewards, and taking advantage of Community Days and Spotlight Hours for boosted XP, Stardust, and shiny Pokémon rates. Emphasizing the benefits of events and in-game activities, the speaker promises future content focused on advanced free-to-play strategies.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on navigating Pokémon Go as a free-to-play player amidst rising costs. Key strategies are discussed, starting with field research pokecoins as a significant missed opportunity for many. Originally, in May 2020, Pokémon Go announced that players could earn poke coins through in-game activities like accurate throws and using berries, not just by defending gyms. This feature was initially tested in Australia, allowing players to earn five pokecoins per day through these activities. A subsequent update increased field research pokecoins to 20 per day but lowered the overall daily earning limit to 50.
Despite promising results and expanded tests to more countries, this system was eventually discontinued in October 2020 due to negative feedback. The video’s main advice then turns to the current system, where players can earn up to 50 free pokecoins per day by placing Pokémon in gyms. Pokémon accumulate one pokecoin every 10 minutes, capping at 50 coins after 8 hours and 20 minutes. Players need to ensure their Pokémon are returned to collect these coins. This passive income method is suggested as the best consistent strategy for free poke coins.
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In this segment of the video, the discussion focuses on strategies for earning PokéCoins in Pokémon GO without spending real money. One method is through “gym trading,” where players place their Pokémon in multiple gyms and hope they get knocked out daily, or work with friends or community members to achieve this. Another way is by completing online surveys via apps like Google Opinion Rewards, which can generate a few extra dollars each month in Google Play credit, suitable for purchasing in-game items. The video also mentions other popular survey apps like Survey Junkie, Eureka, and Surveys on the Go, which can provide monetary rewards or gift cards. Additionally, for those who are creative and entrepreneurial, affiliate marketing on platforms like TikTok is suggested, where users can earn by promoting products once they meet certain follower and age criteria.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains how to utilize TikTok’s Creator tools and product marketplace to earn commissions by featuring and selling Pokémon card products through their shop. By creating engaging content and linking products, creators can make a 5% commission on sales without handling the inventory or shipping as the speaker’s company manages that. Additionally, the speaker contrasts the progress of a paid Pokémon Go account with a free-to-play one, highlighting that free players can achieve impressive results using smart strategies like completing field research for valuable rewards. The video teases future content on in-depth free-to-play strategies in Pokémon Go.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains the advantages of focusing on field research encounters to obtain high IV or 100% perfect IV Pokémon compared to finding them in the wild. Field research rewards constantly change, offering opportunities to catch meta-relevant Pokémon. Another key strategy discussed is walking a buddy Pokémon to passively earn XL candy, Mega Energy, and regular candy. Exciting the buddy by using puffins or interacting with it every 30 minutes for 3 hours can boost the reward rate. The importance of constantly catching Pokémon and spinning PokéStops for free XP and Stardust is highlighted, emphasizing the benefits of using a Pokémon Go Plus device or auto Catcher. PvP is recommended as a top strategy for gaining Stardust and obtaining free Legendary Pokémon. Lastly, taking advantage of the frequent events, such as Community Days and Spotlight Hours, is advised to maximize in-game benefits.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the various events in Pokémon Go that provide bonuses such as double candies, increased XP, extra Stardust, and boosted shiny Pokémon odds, specifically highlighting Community Day, which offers increased shiny rates for three hours each month. These events are essential for both paid and free-to-play players to efficiently achieve goals and obtain rare Pokémon. The speaker emphasizes the importance of staying informed about upcoming events to maximize gameplay benefits and mentions a future video that will provide more in-depth free-to-play strategies.