Mini Hacks for Pokémon GO Players: Combat: Skills, Tips, and Techniques for Capture and Battle

by Justin Ryan

Pokémon GO has taken the world by storm, and now everyone can master the game by using the Mini Hacks book to play – and fight! Mini Hacks for Pokémon GO Players: Combat focuses on the battling element to the game. Includes tips and techniques for capturing Pokémon, training them in a gym, and then using them to battle other trainers. Which is, of course, the object of the game.

Written for Pokémon GO players ages seven and up, this book is an unofficial “hacker’s” guide to the game. The format follows our bestselling Hacks for Minecrafters books, only in a smaller, more convenient mini size—but still contains the essential tricks and tips you need to become a Pokémon GO top level trainer!

104 pages, Hardcover

Published October 4, 2016

Reviews

[Christine Joy]

My parents gifted it to me because they know I love playing:)

[Lianna Kendig · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got this as a Christmas present, and I’m trying to read every book I own.

The only reason for the four instead of five is due to the editing and layout. The red background on every page is jarring to say the least, and it almost gave me a headache with the text boxes being a bright white. The information was great for anyone beginning their Pokémon Go game. It is clearly meant for children, but it is clear and will be helpful for any player in need.

[C · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked how this book talks about some of the different Pokémon and their different regular and special attacks.

[Em · Rating 2 out of 5]

The game has changed a lot since this book's release, so almost all of the content is no longer relevant. The only thing still useful is the type chart (the strengths and weaknesses, e.g. fire types do more damage to grass types), but that's readily available on the internet. The book is also aimed at children (e.g. mentions school more than once, and advises you to ask your parents before visiting The Silph Road website), but from what I've seen, most players are adults. So, probably a good book when the game was released, but give it a miss now.