Better still, if it’s a Pokémon you’ve already caught, you can catch it without having to access your phone – just press the button in the centre of the device.

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The latest Pokemon Presents presentation from The Pokemon Company revealed the existence of a new peripheral, the Pokemon GO Plus +.

The small gadget features an LED which flashes when a Pokémon or Pokéstop is nearby, accompanied by a vibration. This accessory requires a device (using Android or iOS) with the Pokémon GO and/or Pokémon Sleep applications installed. In Pokémon GO, you will gain levels as a Trainer, and at higher levels you will be able to catch more powerful Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. And as you explore, you may find Pokémon Eggs at PokéStops, which will hatch after you’ve walked a certain distance.

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Once you’ve encountered a Pokémon, take aim on your smartphone’s touch screen and throw a Poké Ball to catch it. The accessory is shaped like a small Poke Ball and fits right into people's pockets and backpacks; it's meant to be connected via Bluetooth to Pokemon GOand Pokemon Sleep, the latter launching sometime this summer. To use the Pokémon GO Plus device with the Pokémon GO app, by Niantic Inc, an app update is required. That being said, this will only be good for those that are really into Pokemon GO and want a way to catch more Pokemon without needing to always have your phone out. With the Pokémon Sleep app, just press and hold the central button on the Pokémon GO Plus + accessory and place it by your pillow.By completing these challenges, you’ll unlock achievement medals that will appear in your player profile. Autocatchers in Pokémon Go are a major help to players who’d like to keep on the grind even when they aren’t paying attention to the game.