Co-op Play

Learn how to activate co-op mode in Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee, and discover what Player 2 can do during exploration, catching, and battling.

Hey there! So you want to bring a friend along for your adventure in the Kanto region? Awesome! Playing with a buddy in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee! is pretty straightforward, but there are a few things to know about how Player 2 fits in. Let's break it down so you can team up effectively!

How to Get Player 2 Involved:

1. First things first, Player 2 needs to sync up their Joy-Con controller with the Nintendo Switch. Usually, just pressing any button on the Joy-Con will get it synced up, and you'll know it's ready when the LED lights stop blinking and show two solid lights – that means it's set for 'Player 2'.
2. Keep an eye out for the co-op play icon. You'll see this little guy pop up in the bottom-right corner of the screen when you're just wandering around, or halfway up the right side during battles. If you don't see it, Player 2 can't jump in yet. This icon usually disappears when you're in menus, talking to someone, or riding on water.

What Player 2 Can (and Can't) Do:

• Exploring: When you're out and about, Player 2 can move their character around the screen to follow you. That's pretty much it for exploring, though. They can't actually start battles with wild Pokémon or chat with NPCs. Plus, the camera only follows Player 1, so if Player 2 isn't careful, they might get left behind! Don't worry too much, though – if Player 2 gets too far off-screen, the game will just teleport them back to you after a bit.
• Catching Pokémon: This is where Player 2 can actually be super helpful! During wild Pokémon encounters, Player 2 can join in by throwing Poké Balls and other items. They can't run away from a battle or open the Help menu, but here's the cool part: if both players throw their Poké Ball at the exact same time, you'll get a much better chance of actually catching that Pokémon! You'll even snag a