The Friendship levels, also known as Happiness and Tameness levels, that Pokémon have are an important part of the Pokémon series. This level determines many things, such as the power of certain Moves or when a Pokémon evolves (Evolve). This guide will explain the Friendship levels found in all generations of Pokémon games. First of all, this guide will explain the Friendship system in the first Pokémon game to implement this system.
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Method 1 of 6: A Generation 1 Pokémon Game
- This method can only be used in the Pokémon Yellow Version, as it is the first Pokémon game to implement the Friendship system. This system functions to talk to Pikachu and find out his Friendship level.
- When the Pokémon series was first released, there were three Pokémon games released in the United States. However, the Friendship system is not implemented in the Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version games.
Step 1. Level up Pikachu to increase Friendship level.
Step 2. Use items to increase Friendship level. Note that all items can increase Pikachu's Friendship level. Even though the items used do not have any effect, they still increase the Friendship level. However, if you try to use the Thunder Stone, this item will not increase Pikachu's Friendship level because he refuses to use the item.
Step 3. Fight with the Gym Leader to increase Pikachu's Friendship level
Step 4. Avoid storing Pokémon in the Pokémon Storage System and don't let Pokémon faint (Fainted)
This will reduce Pikachu's Friendship level.
Method 2 of 6: A Generation 2 Pokémon Game
This method can be used for the Pokémon Gold Version, Pokémon Silver Version, and Pokémon Crystal Version games. In all three games, all Pokémon have a Friendship level. In previous Pokémon games, only one Pokémon had a Friendship level. Also, this generation of Pokémon games changed a lot of the Friendship system
Step 1. Walk 500 steps (Step)
This can increase the Friendship level of all Pokémon in the Party.
Step 2. Bring the Pokémon to the Pokémon Groomer
This can increase the Pokémon's Friendship level. Each Groomer Pokémon increases its Friendship level at a different rate. Bring Pokémon to Pokémon Groomer named Daisy who is in Pallet Town and Haircut Brothers who is in Goldenrod City.
Step 3. Use Vitamins
Vitamins that can be used include HP Up, Protein, Carbos, Calcium, Zinc, Iron, and PP Up.
Step 4. Level up the Pokémon
Step 5. Don't let the Pokémon faint
This can reduce the Pokémon's level. To prevent this from happening, use Heal Powder, Energy Root, Revival Herb, or Energy Powder.
Method 3 of 6: A Generation 3 Pokémon Game
The 3rd generation Pokémon games consist of Pokémon LeafGreen Version, Pokémon FireRed Version, Pokémon Sapphire Version, Pokémon Ruby Version, and Pokémon Emerald Version. This method works for all the Pokémon in the game
Step 1. Walk 250 steps to increase your Pokémon's Friendship level
Step 2. Take the Pokémon to a Pokémon Groomer named Daisy Oak
This move can only be used with Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version as Daisy is the only Pokémon Groomer in this generation of Pokémon games.
Step 3. Use Vitamins
Check out the "Gim Pokémon Generation 2" method to find out which Vitamins you can use.
Step 4. Level up the Pokémon
Step 5. Use Berries that reduce EV. EV or Effort Value is a system that gives bonuses to the Stats of Pokémon. EV can be earned by defeating Pokémon. For example, if you defeat Pikachu, the stat that gets a bonus from EV is a Speed type Stat. Berries that reduce EV can help you when you make a mistake in increasing a Pokémon's EV. In addition, this Berry can also increase the level of Friendship.
Step 6. Catch Pokémon with Luxury Balls so you can level up Friendship faster
Step 7. Give Pokémon Soothe Bell.
Step 8. Don't let the Pokémon faint
This can reduce the Pokémon's level. To prevent this from happening, use Heal Powder, Energy Root, Revival Herb, or Energy Powder.
Method 4 of 6: A Generation 4 Pokémon Game
This method can be used for Pokémon Diamond Version, Pokémon Pearl Version, Pokémon Platinum Version, Pokémon HeartGold Version, and Pokémon SoulSilver Version. This method can also be used for all the Pokémon in the game
Step 1. Walk 250 steps
Step 2. Take the Pokémon to a Pokémon Groomer named Massage Girl who is in Veilstone City
You can only do this step in the Pokémon Diamond Version, Pokémon Pearl Version, and Pokémon Platinum Version games.
Step 3. Take the Pokémon to a Pokémon Groomer named Haircut Brothers
You can only do this step in the Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version games.
Step 4. Take the Pokémon to a Pokémon Groomer named Daisy Oak
You can only do this step in the Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version games.
Step 5. Level up the Pokémon
Step 6. Use Berries that reduce EV. Check out the "Generation 3 Pokémon Game" method for information on EVs.
Step 7. Don't let the Pokémon faint
This can reduce the Pokémon's level. To prevent this from happening, use Heal Powder, Energy Root, Revival Herb, or Energy Powder.
Method 5 of 6: A Generation 5 Pokémon Game
The 5th generation of Pokémon games consist of Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2, and Pokémon White Version 2. This method can be used for all Pokémon in the game
Step 1. Walk 250 steps
Step 2. Take the Pokémon to the Pokémon Groomer named Massage Lady on Castelia Street
Step 3. Use Vitamins
Check out the "Gim Pokémon Generation 2" method for information on Vitamins.
Step 4. Level up the Pokémon
Step 5. Use Berries that reduce EV. Check out the "Generation 3 Pokémon Game" method for information on Berries and EVs.
Step 6. Don't let the Pokémon faint
This can reduce the Pokémon's level. To prevent this from happening, use Heal Powder, Energy Root, Revival Herb, or Energy Powder.
Method 6 of 6: A Generation 6 Pokémon Game
The Generation 6 game consists of Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby, and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. This method works for all the Pokémon in the game
Step 1. Walk 250 steps
Step 2. Take the Pokémon to the Pokémon Groomer named Massage Lady
This Groomer Pokémon can be found in Cyllage City (for Pokémon X and Pokémon Y) and Mauville City (for Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire).
Step 3. Use Vitamins
Check out the "Gim Pokémon Generation 2" method for information on Vitamins.
Step 4. Level up the Pokémon
Step 5. Use Berries that reduce EV. Check out the "Generation 3 Pokémon Game" method for information on Berries and EVs.
Step 6. Don't let the Pokémon faint
This can reduce the Pokémon's level. To prevent this from happening, use Heal Powder, Energy Root, Revival Herb, or Energy Powder.
Tips
- In the 2nd generation of Pokémon games, Luxury Ball is called Friend Ball. After the 2nd generation of the Pokémon games, the name Friend Ball changed to Luxury Ball.
- You can find out your Friendship level by talking to people in the following places: Goldenrod City, Verdanturf Town, Pallet Town (in Blue's house), Hearthome City (in Pokémon Fan Club), Route 213 (talking to Dr. Footstep), Enertia City (talk to Aroma Lady who will give you a Pokétch named Friendship Checker), Icirrus City (inside the Pokémon Fan Club), and Nacrene City (next to the Pokémon Center).
- After Pokémon 1st generation, storing Pokémon in the Pokémon Storage System will not reduce Friendship levels.
- Poffins and PokeBlocks can increase Friendship levels as well. Pay attention to the nature of the Pokémon before giving it items because not all items are to his liking.
- Some Pokémon, such as Golbat, Chansey, and Togepi, will evolve as their Friendship level increases.
- Give a Pokémon a Soothe Bell to level up Friendship faster while you're walking.
- In the 6th generation of Pokémon games, an O-Power called Befriending Power will help increase Friendship levels faster. The higher the Befriending Power level, the faster the Friendship level increases.