Here are 8 things you should be using to play Pokémon Go

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So you want to be the very best, like no one ever was.

I get it. A lot of people are feeling that way right now.

With over 7.5 million downloads in just a few days, Pokémon Go has given smartphone users who thought they might have too much time on their hands after the end of "Game of Thrones" a reason to get outside and capture Pokémon for their Pokédex and gyms for their team.

But whether you’re battling for Valor, Mystic, or Instinct, there are a few things you’re going to need before you set off from Pallet Town for your great adventure.

Below, we’ve collected some of the must-have items for anyone who wishes to become a true Pokémon Master.

A portable charger

If you’ve already been playing Pokémon Go for a while, you’re aware of what a suck on your battery the app is. But a true Pokémon Master can’t be stopping every few hours to recharge their phone, and the horror of encountering a legendary by chance and having your phone die before you can throw your Ultra Ball just right is almost too terrifying to imagine. Instead, stock up on battery life with this portable charger from Anker. It’s capable of fully recharging your phone seven times, giving you plenty of time to explore Central Park in search of Scythers.

Anker 20000mAh Portable Charger, $39.99, available at Amazon.

A charging phone case

You’re all set, you think. You’ve got your portable charger in your bag ready to go whenever necessary, giving you confidence that you’ll be ready when the time comes to take back your gym later in the day. But it’s always good to have a backup plan, and a battery case is just that. If you’re ever in a high stress Poké-situation and your portable battery is out of juice, just flip the switch on your case and get back to battling.

Anker Ultra Slim Extended Battery Case for iPhone 6/6s, $39.99, available at Amazon.

Quality walking shoes

You have to walk between 2-10 kilometers to hatch your eggs once they’ve begun to incubate. Might as well be comfortable while you do it.

Nike Free RN Flyknit, $130, available at Nike.