Every day: wake up at the hostel. Check Google Maps. Hit the Pokémon Center first (morning restocks). Then shop after shop until 8 PM. 20,000+ steps. Every day. Across 14+ cities.
I found my Gold Star Pikachu at Magi, Gold Star Vaporeon at Carderia, Gyarados Gold Star at C-Labo Osaka. Every step was worth it.
