Does Driving Count as Walking in Pokémon GO? Speed Limits for Hatching Eggs Explained

Learn if driving counts as walking in Pokémon GO and how movement speed affects egg hatching and buddy candy.

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No, driving does not count as walking in Pokémon GO. The game uses your phone’s GPS to track movement, and driving often exceeds the speed threshold to be considered walking. To hatch eggs or earn buddy candy, you need to move at a walking pace. For best results, try walking, biking at a slow pace, or using other low-speed activities.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I hatch eggs in Pokémon GO while driving? No, driving usually exceeds the speed threshold that Pokémon GO considers walking, so it does not count towards egg hatching.
  2. What activities count as walking in Pokémon GO? Walking, slow biking, and other low-speed movements that stay within the game's speed limits count as walking for egg hatching and earning buddy candy.
  3. Why does Pokémon GO track movement speed for walking? Pokémon GO uses your phone's GPS to track movement and applies speed limits to prevent players from hatching eggs or earning rewards while driving or moving too fast.

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