Pokémon Go is even better when paired with cannabis

It doesn’t matter if you were born during the explosion of Pokémon back in the late-’90s or not, Pokémon can be for everyone. No doubt you’ve seen people of all ages exploring your local hotspots with the new mobile game Pokémon Go for iOS and Android. While we employ the don’t knock it before you try it approach, maybe a bit of cannabis might further incentivize your exploration in your local area.

For those who have been living under a rock for the last week, Pokémon Go is a map-based exploration game. Players travel in real time, to real points of interest in their area (such as a museum, piece of outdoor art or historic memorials) to visit PokéStops, which reward items. On the way, countless Pokémon will appear, ready for catching—and you can use those Pokémon to challenge local gyms. It’s getting kids and adults alike outside to catch Pokémon while exploring their surroundings—but how can cannabis users take advantage of this? We’ve crafted a short list of some of the best Pokémon to get, and on the way, user a little themed cannabis to really get in the catching mood:

Pikachu

Alaskan Thunderfuck-Sativa

As the face of the franchise, this electric-type Pokémon is tiny, adorable and packs quite a shock. If you’re on the hunt for a Pikachu, perhaps a dose of Alaskan Thunderfuck might help inspire you. This strain is well-known for its uplifting sativa effects that help combat stress and depression. Paired with Pokémon Go, which many are hailing as saving grace for their less adventurous nature, you can start your Pokémon journey knowing that nothing can stop you.

Drowzee/Hypno

Amnesia Haze-Sativa

Drowzee and its evolution, Hypno, are psychic Pokémon that have strong hypnosis abilities. While they aren’t the rarest of Pokémon (although there aren’t any of these guys hanging around the CULTURE headquarters in SoCal) everyone knows that psychic abilities can be “super effective!” If you need a bit of hypnotherapy to overcome your morose mood, look no further than Amnesia Haze. Forget your worries for the time being with this sativa, which is high on the scale of uplift-ability and will send you outside without a care in the world.

Hitmonlee/Hitmonchan

Headband-Hybrid

Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan are two peas in a pod—they’re the original two fighting Pokémon, one of which is presented as a martial arts-styled fighter with arm and leg wraps, and the other dons boxing gloves. Despite which one you’re after, they both invite a pumped-up play through of the Rocky theme song that pairs perfectly with the hybrid strain, Headband. Don your favorite headband and get ready for some euphoric and happy feelings when using this strain. What better way to get pumped up for a few Pokémon Gym battles?

Charizard

Red Dragon-Hybrid

Charizard is one of the most recognizable Pokémon, aside from Pikachu, and it’s arguably one of the best original fire-type Pokémon as well—plus it’s a dragon too, so it earns extra points on the coolness scale. It takes some dedication to catch or evolve a Charizard, so perhaps a little bit of the Red Dragon strain might inspire you to catch all the Pokémon you can in search of the items you need to level it up. Red Dragon is a great strain that will bring any users out of a state of stress or depression and gives them the ability to awaken the dragon within. 

Snorlax

Critical Mass-Indica

There are ways to enjoy Pokémon Go, other than going outside. For the less active folk, players can occasionally catch Pokémon at home. If you’re a homebody that’s into napping but still wants to catch the famous Pokémon Snorlax (which is a massive, heavy creature that often takes unscheduled naps on roads and blocks traffic) then maybe in order to catch a Snorlax, you must be the Snorlax. Critical Mass is a strong indica and often a heavy hitter that will help you sink into a relaxed state that may allow you to doze off for a much needed rest. For moments like these, especially when it’s too hot outside to walk due to the festering summer heat, use a bit of Critical Mass and hope a Snorlax comes your way while doing so.

Mew

God’s Gift-Indica

The secret to catching a Mew is: Nothing, there isn’t one (yet). So far, Mew, Mewtwo, and the legendary birds Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos (representing the three teams you can represent after you reach level 5) are currently unobtainable. In Pokémon lore, Mew possesses infinite power and is the creature that all other Pokémon are derived from—meaning one could view Mew as the origin of modern Pokémon. So while you sit on your couch to marvel at the extensive Pokémon universe that stems from Mew that you’ve just discovered (the game series features almost 1,000 different creatures) sit down and relax with a bit of the God’s Gift strain, which will help you relax from a long day out on the town.

Pokémon Go is a lot of fun, and even more enjoyable when in the company of family and friends. However, CULTURE wants to remind you to take extreme caution both in being aware of your surroundings while playing the game, and also to being aware of any local laws in your area that dictate how and when you can use cannabis in public. With that said, we wish you good luck, and have fun!