So, should my kid download it? Maybe. For younger kids, the parental control options for the Pokémon GO app provide a fair amount of peace of mind for parents. For older kids, the chat options present the danger of talking to strangers and even possibly predators.

As you move around the places where you live and visit, your smartphone can vibrate to let you know when you're near a Pokémon. Once you've encountered a Pokémon, take aim on your smartphone's touch screen and throw a Poké Ball to catch it—but be careful, or it might run away!

You'll soon be able to pair Pokémon GO with the Pokémon GO Plus + device slated to hit shelves in July! Using Pokémon GO Plus + will let you play Pokémon GO without needing to keep your eyes on your phone. You'll be able to automatically throw Poké Balls at wild Pokémon, and automatically spin PokéStops to get items.

Some of the rarest Pokemon in Pokemon GO include Sinnoh's Lake Guardians, Volcarona, and Unown. Players can acquire them through various methods such as finding them in the wild, hatching eggs, or participating in special raid events.