Pokemon-go – Buddy candy not adding

This is another issue that many continually experience. There have been multiple occasions where I transfer a Pokemon, but I do not receive the candy as I should. Typically when this happens, it occurs during a server connection blip and something goes terrible wrong.

I have noticed that transfers appears to be more affective while connected to a WI-FI network rather than 3G/4G Mobile Data, so it may be in your best interest to wait until you have a reliable connection before transfering.

Unfortunately, as with every other issue, the only thing we can do is wait for Niantic to finally get around to fixing all these bugs.

According to this report,

Buddy Pokémon can be swapped out at will in “Pokémon Go’s” latest update, but doing so has no impact on your total kilometers walked stat. It will, however, reset progress toward your next candy. Just make sure all incoming candies are earned before making a switch.

So, the answer is yes, but the progress towards your reward will be reset each time you switch.

To change your buddy, follow these steps:

Click the button on the bottom left of the screen showing your character’s face.

Hit the button on the bottom right of the screen with the three lines.

Select “buddy.”

Hit the button on the bottom right of the screen with the two arrows.

You will be asked “Are you sure you want to swap your buddy?” Hit yes.

Select the Pokemon you want to have as your new buddy.