No, a Poké Ball Plus is not required to play Pokémon GO.
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Articles in this section
- Poké Ball Plus and Pokémon GO system requirements and compatibility
- Mythical Pokémon Mew transfer from the Poké Ball Plus
- How do I catch Pokémon and obtain items from PokéStops with the Poké Ball Plus?
- Can I use one Poké Ball Plus on multiple smartphones?
- Can I pair my Poké Ball Plus with a different smartphone than the one it's currently paired with?
- Traveling with Poké Ball Plus
- Can I use my Poké Ball Plus with Nintendo Switch?
- Is the Poké Ball Plus waterproof?
- How do I know the Poké Ball Plus is paired with my smartphone?
- If I have a Poké Ball Plus, do I still need a smartphone or other device to play Pokémon GO?