What is Pokemon Go Party Play? How to host & join, Challenges, Party Power, more

Niladri Sarkar
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The Party Play feature in Pokemon Go is a different way for fans to experience the AR game with their friends. If you want to know what it is, or how to host a Pokemon Go Party Play session, we’ve got you covered.

The Pokemon Go community has had an amazing year with several new features introduced in 2023, including Shadow Raids, Routes, Showcases, and the debut of Paldean Pokemon.

Players can also access Party Play, a feature that allows them to explore the mobile game in many new and exciting ways. Here’s all you need to know about the Pokemon Go Party Play game mode.

What is Party Play in Pokemon Go?

Party Play is a Pokemon Go feature that allows multiple players to play and complete challenges together in one shared in-game experience.

This feature allows four players, level 15 and above, to adventure as a party together where they can even get to see their friends’ avatars on the in-game map.

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With Party Play, you can compete in Raids with your friends.

How to host Party Play in Pokemon Go

Hosting a Party Play lets you invite your friends to your Pokemon Go gameplay. Here’s how you can host a Party Play:

  1. Open Pokemon Go and navigate to your profile.
  2. Tap the new Party tab.
  3. Tap Create.
  4. You’ll be given a numerical code or QR code that you can share with up to three nearby players.
  5. Tap Start and you’re all set.

How to join Party Play in Pokemon Go

If you want to join a friend’s Party Play in Pokemon Go, here’s how to do it:

  1. Open Pokemon Go and navigate to your profile.
  2. Tap the new Party tab.
  3. Tap Join Party. You will be prompted to either scan the host’s QR code or manually enter a numerical code.
  4. Wait for the host to start the party. Once the party begins, you’ll be returned to the map.

What are Party Challenges in Pokemon Go?

Party Challenges are tasks that you and your party can complete in Pokemon Go. These tasks usually include spinning PokeStops, battling in Raids, catching Pokemon, and more to get various in-game rewards.

Pokemon Go Party Power explained

Party Power is a special damage bonus for you and your party during Raid Battles in Pokemon Go. It doubles the damage of your next Charged Move and charges with every Fast Move.

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More party members help your Party Power charge faster.

With the Party Power feature, players will find it easier to beat 5-Star and Mega Raids, helping them complete Raid-related quests such as the Master Ball Research.

That’s all you need to know about the Party Play feature in Pokemon Go. While you’re here, be sure to check out our other Pokemon Go guides:

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About The Author

Niladri is a Writer who specializes in Pokemon Go, Scarlet and Violet, and competitive VGC battles. With more than seven years of experience in copywriting and SEO content writing, Niladri has previously written for Pokémon GO Hub and Smogon. He has been covering Pokemon for CharlieIntel since June 2023. Niladri can be contacted at [email protected].