There's a new way to find specific Pokémon in 'Pokémon GO,' and it works

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Still looking for a way to hunt for specific Pokémon in "Pokémon GO" now that PokéVision is dead?Good news: There is an alternative.
Skiplagged's Pokémon tracker uses Google Maps to show exactly where certain Pokémon are spawning in real time. We tested it, and it works.
Niantic Labs, the creator of "Pokémon GO," has started shutting down sites like PokéVision and other unofficial trackers. So we don't know how long Skiplagged's map will be operational. But it works for now.
 
Skiplagged is a startup that shows you "hidden" deals on flights and hotels. People who work there are clearly fans of "Pokémon GO" too.
Skiplagged is a startup that shows you "hidden" deals on flights and hotels. People who work there are clearly fans of "Pokémon GO" too.
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"We made the tracker because we grew up with Pokémon and are huge fans of it.," a company spokesperson told Tech Insider. "We started Skiplagged with the mission of helping people experience the world and saw the tracker as an extension on that. It is amazing how 'Pokémon GO' has gotten everyone up and exploring their neighborhoods. The tracker helps people explore areas they would not normally explore just like Skiplagged does."

Like PokéVision, you can use Skiplagged's map to see exactly where certain creatures are spawning near a given location. Here's New York City's Central Park:

Like PokéVision, you can use Skiplagged's map to see exactly where certain creatures are spawning near a given location. Here's New York City's Central Park:
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You can click on a specific Pokémon to see how many seconds are left before it disappears.

You can click on a specific Pokémon to see how many seconds are left before it disappears.
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Skiplagged also has a filtering system that shows nearby creatures based on their rarity.

Skiplagged also has a filtering system that shows nearby creatures based on their rarity.
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You can deselect and select certain Pokémon from being visible on the map too.

You can deselect and select certain Pokémon from being visible on the map too.
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Skiplagged's map automatically updates with new info from "Pokémon GO's" servers, so there's no need to manually refresh the page.

Skiplagged's map automatically updates with new info from "Pokémon GO's" servers, so there's no need to manually refresh the page.
Skiplagged worked during our tests on Monday morning in New York City. We used it to find this Vulpix:
Skiplagged worked during our tests on Monday morning in New York City. We used it to find this Vulpix:
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And this Eevee:

And this Eevee:
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A couple of things that bugged us about Skiplagged: the filter box on the left side made it difficult to navigate the map on a phone, and we wish it showed the minutes left before a creature disappears instead of seconds.

A couple of things that bugged us about Skiplagged: the filter box on the left side made it difficult to navigate the map on a phone, and we wish it showed the minutes left before a creature disappears instead of seconds.
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Skiplagged already has an Android app for its map, and the company says that an iPhone app is in the works.

Skiplagged already has an Android app for its map, and the company says that an iPhone app is in the works.
Skiplagged didn't work perfectly for us — the map went down several times and was sometimes sluggish at updating — but it's still the best way to find Pokémon in "Pokémon GO" right now.
Skiplagged didn't work perfectly for us — the map went down several times and was sometimes sluggish at updating — but it's still the best way to find Pokémon in "Pokémon GO" right now.
There are clearly many Pokémon missing here.

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