1: Unofficial Overview of the Pokémon GO Plus +™

The Pokémon GO Plus +™ (pronounced “Plus Plus”) is the latest officially licensed Bluetooth® auto-catcher released by Niantic, Inc. in partnership with The Pokémon Company (a joint venture of Nintendo®, Creatures, Inc., and Game Freak, Inc.). It originally launched in July 2023 as a companion device for both the Pokémon GO™ and Pokémon Sleep™ apps.

Its predecessor devices were the original Pokémon GO Plus™ (2016) and the Poké Ball™ Plus (2018), which could only auto-throw standard Poké Balls™ with user input for each encounter. The Pokémon GO Plus +™ was the first official auto-catcher to introduce:

• Sleep Tracking — log sleep sessions for daily in-game rewards.

• Auto-Catching — automatically throws standard Poké Balls™ at wild Pokémon in Pokémon GO™ without user input.

• Manual Great/Ultra Throws — the only official auto-catcher that allows Great Balls™ or Ultra Balls™ during encounters by pressing the Main Button.

Current Availability

As of Summer 2025, Nintendo has reportedly ceased production of the Pokémon GO Plus +™, coinciding with Niantic’s acquisition by Scopely. There is currently no official word on a successor or replacement auto-catcher from Nintendo.

Device Overview

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1. Main Button — the primary means of interacting with the device. The RGB backlight shines different colors to indicate status.

2. Side Button — primarily used to check battery status. Its small LED indicates the current charge level.

3. USB-C Port — charging port for the device. (Note: this port cannot be used for data transfer; plugging into a computer has no effect.)

4. Reset Button — used to reboot or factory reset. Click once to reboot, or press and hold with the Side Button for five seconds to factory reset.

General FAQs

Q: Can I use berries with auto-throws?
A: No. Pokémon GO™ does not currently support berry use with any auto-catcher.

Q: Is it possible to land “Nice,” “Great,” or “Excellent” throw bonuses with auto-throws?
A: No. Auto-throws are treated as regular throws with no throw attributes. While Niantic has not published exact catch-rate statistics, the only way to increase odds is to use Great Balls™ or Ultra Balls™.

Q: Doesn’t the original Pokémon GO Plus +™ already support Great/Ultra Balls without a mod?
A: Technically yes — but only if you press the Main Button manually for each encounter. In its default auto mode, the device throws only standard Poké Balls™. Most unofficial mods simulate Main Button presses to bypass this limitation, though implementations vary and may introduce side effects.

Q: Do I need the Pokémon Sleep™ app to earn Sleep Tracking rewards or Nightcap Snorlax encounters in Pokémon GO™?
A: No. The apps are independent. Sleep data is rewarded in Pokémon Sleep™, but you do not need it to access Pokémon GO™ sleep-related content.

Disclaimer

This is an unofficial overview of the Pokémon GO Plus +™ device. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners: Nintendo®, Niantic, Inc., The Pokémon Company™, Creatures, Inc., and Game Freak, Inc. Ultra Mod: MAX is a third-party modification offered exclusively by GadCAD 3D and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by these companies.

The following disclaimers apply to the Ultra Mod: MAX and all documentation in this knowledge base:

• Ultra Mod: MAX is an unofficial, independent third-party modification provided by GadCAD 3D™ for the Pokémon GO Plus +™ device.

• GadCAD 3D and Ultra Mod: MAX are NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by Niantic, Inc., The Pokémon Company (Nintendo®, Creatures, Inc., and Game Freak, Inc.), nor any of their affiliates or subsidiaries.

• By using this modification, you acknowledge that you do so entirely at your own risk.

• While we are unaware of any such cases, GadCAD 3D or its affiliates are not responsible for any potential data loss, gameplay impacts, or account actions taken in parallel with the use of this product.

• The information provided in this guide is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered official technical support or guidance from Nintendo, Niantic, or The Pokémon Company.

• See the Official Pokemon GO Plus + website for additional safety and regulatory information.