Mateo, the friendly trainer who allows you to trade gifts and postcards from all over the world, has arrived in Pokemon GO! Finding him, however, is not as straightforward as other in-game characters. This guide will walk you through the process of finding Mateo and exchanging gifts with him, step by step.
Finding Mateo
- Access the Routes Feature: Open Pokemon GO and tap the ‘Nearby’ icon in the bottom right corner. Next, tap the ‘Routes’ tab.
- Start a Route: Choose a Route from the available options. The length and difficulty of the Route will determine the number of gifts you can receive from Mateo.
- Complete the Route: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Route’s tasks. These might involve catching specific Pokemon, spinning PokéStops, or visiting Gyms.
- Locate Mateo: Once you’ve completed the Route, Mateo will appear standing near the final PokéStop.
Exchanging Gifts with Mateo
- Approach Mateo: Tap on Mateo to interact with him.
- Select “Exchange Gifts”: A menu will pop up with two options: “Receive Gift” and “Send Gift.”
- Choose “Receive Gift”: Mateo will offer you a gift from a random trainer around the world. This gift will contain a postcard from their location and a chance at rare items.
- Choose “Send Gift”: You can send a gift from your inventory to Mateo. He will then deliver it to another random trainer.
Additional Tips on Exchanging Gift
- You can find Mateo multiple times a day by completing different Routes.
- The location of the trainer who sent you the gift will be displayed on the postcard. This is a great way to learn about new places and cultures!
- You can increase your chances of receiving rare items by sending gifts to friends who live in different regions.
- If you don’t see Mateo near the final PokéStop, try restarting your game.
Cannot Find Mateo?
- If you’re having trouble finding Mateo, ensure you’ve updated your Pokemon GO app to the latest version.
- You might also need to enable the ‘Nearby’ feature in your settings.
- If you’re still having problems, you can contact Niantic Support for assistance.
By following these steps, you’ll be able to find Mateo and exchange gifts with trainers from all over the world. This is a great way to collect postcards, earn rare items, and learn about different cultures. So get out there, explore your surroundings, and start trading with Mateo today!
Additional Notes
- This guide assumes you have already familiarized yourself with the basic gameplay mechanics of Pokemon GO.
- The information in this guide is accurate as of December 7, 2023 and may be subject to change in future updates.
- Feel free to share this guide with your friends and fellow Pokemon GO trainers!
