Phone Grip for MagSafe
Magnetic, swappable, and folds flat. The easy default for MagSafe iPhones.
The Pokémon GO starter kit
Three things fix most long-session problems: a grip for your hand, a power bank for your battery, and the GO Plus + to catch with the screen off.
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Start with these three
Every pick below has budget and premium options too.
- Phone Grip for MagSafePopSockets · see optionsAmazon
- Nano Power Bank 10K, built-in USB-CAnker · see optionsAmazon
- Pokémon GO Plus +Nintendo / The Pokémon Company · see optionsAmazon
Top picks
Start here. These fix the most common problems for the most players.
Phone grip
Stops mid-throw drops and saves your hand over a long Community Day.
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PopGrip (adhesive)
The classic stick-on grip that works on any phone or case.
360 Magnetic Ring Grip
Two-sided magnetic ring that also works as a kickstand.
MagSafe grips stick only to MagSafe iPhones (12 and up) or a magnetic case.
Power bank
GPS, a bright screen, and Bluetooth drain the battery fast. A bank keeps you playing through the whole event.
Power Bank 25,000 mAh, 165W
25,000 mAh with built-in retractable USB-C cables. Listed as flight-ready.
MagGo Power Bank 10K (Qi2)
Snaps onto a MagSafe iPhone, no cable needed. Wireless runs warmer in summer.
20,000 mAh Power Bank, 45W
Best value per charge, with a built-in USB-C cable.
Nano Power Bank 10K, built-in USB-C
Pocketable, cable attached. About one Community Day of backup.
10,000 mAh banks give one to two charges. Wireless banks run warmer in summer.
Official auto-catch
Spins PokéStops and catches nearby Pokémon over Bluetooth while your screen stays off. You still have to walk.
Pokémon GO Plus +
The only official auto-catch device. It also works with Pokémon Sleep. Stock can be intermittent.
We list only the official device. Third-party auto-catchers are not provided by the game's operator.
Add for winter
Cold Community Days still count. Gloves you can tap through and warmth between throws.
- Touchscreen Winter GlovesAchiou · see optionsAmazon
- Union 2s Hand WarmersOcoopa · see optionsAmazon
Touchscreen gloves
Conductive fingertips let you throw and tap without pulling a glove off.
Touchscreen Winter Gloves
Conductive thumb, index, and middle fingers with an anti-slip palm.
Etip Gloves
Warmer build with silicone-grip palms, sized S–XXL.
Touch works on the thumb and first one or two fingers.
Hand warmers
Warm hands between throws on long winter walks.
Union 2s Hand Warmers
Two-piece magnetic set, 5,000 mAh total. A small top-up, not a full power bank.
Hand Warmers, 40 pairs
Disposable, air-activated warmers with no battery to charge.
Rechargeable warmers are lithium batteries. Follow airline limits when flying to events.
Situational
Worth it depending on how and where you play.
Bike & stroller mounts
Rack up egg distance with the map in view and your hands free.
Bike Phone Mount
Lockable quick-release for phones from 4.7 to 6.8 inches.
Stroller & Cart Phone Clamp
Clamps to a stroller or cart for family walks and egg distance.
Never play while driving. The game locks gameplay at driving speed.
Phone cooler
Stops a hot phone from dimming and lagging on summer raid days. It needs USB-C power, so pair it with a bank.
Magnetic Phone Cooler 6 Pro
Magnetic clip-on cooler with a magnetic ring plate included.
FunCooler 5
A lower-cost magnetic clip-on cooler.
Magnetic coolers need MagSafe or the included metal ring.
Add-ons
Small upgrades for long days outside.
Rain, glare, drops, and cables
Small fixes for rain, sun glare, long cables, and one-handed carrying.
Waterproof Phone Pouch
IPX8, and roomy enough for big phones and foldables up to about 8.9 inches.
USB-C Cable, 10 ft
Keeps the bank in your bag and the phone in your hand. 100W braided.
Crossbody Phone Lanyard
Adhesive-tab mount with a detachable, adjustable strap.
Mothca
Matte Glass Screen Protector
Matte glass cuts sun glare and fingerprints. Sold per phone model.
Screen protectors are sold per phone model, so that link opens a search.
What we won't recommend
Anything that fakes your movement or location: GPS spoofers, fake-GPS apps, phone “swing” or “rocker” walkers, and multi-account hardware. We also leave out third-party auto-catchers. Pokémon GO's Terms of Service prohibit accessing the game through devices it doesn't provide, and its operator, Scopely, can end accounts that break the Terms of Service and Player Guidelines. Every item on this page still needs you to get up and walk.
Common questions
Are third-party auto-catchers allowed?
Only the Pokémon GO Plus + is official. Third-party auto-catchers aren't provided by the game's operator, and Pokémon GO's Terms of Service prohibit accessing the game through devices it doesn't provide, so we don't list them. Read the Terms of Service and Player Guidelines before you use any device with the game.
What's the single most useful accessory?
For most players, a phone grip and a power bank. Walk a lot? Add the Pokémon GO Plus +.
Why don't you show prices?
Amazon prices change constantly, so we link straight to the live listing instead of quoting a number that could be wrong.
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