To enlist among the PokéDates ranks, people simply need to answer a few questions about themselves and what they’re looking for in a PokéMate (yes, that’s seriously what they call it). Then, share your schedule and PokéDates will match you with someone who is free at the same time.
Once you confirm that you actually want to play Pokémon Go with that person, you’ll be sent info on where to meet up. Then, you can fall in love while blasting the crap out of cyber-critters together, creating one hell of a “how we met” story in the process.
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PokéDates calls Pokémon Go “the best idea of the 21st century” (sorry, iPhone), adding that “while competitive, most users see more upside in collaboration…this game has been breaking societal barriers and making friends left and right.”
The first date is free, but every match after that will set you back $20. It’s a hefty price to pay, but hey, it may help you find a PokéPartner for life…