Pokémon GO has announced a new feature that is sure to invoke memories of the classic Pokémon games as well as the animated TV series: Buddy Pokémon!

The insanely popular app announced the feature in a blog post on Friday, just in time for the holiday weekend in the United States.

The new feature lets you select one of your Pokémon as your Buddy, who will walk around with you as you move around town.

“You will be able to pick your favorite Pokémon from your collection to become your buddy, opening up unique in-game rewards and experiences,” GO’s blog writes. “Buddy Pokémon will appear alongside your Trainer avatar on your profile screen, adding helpful bonuses such as awarding Candy for walking together.”

You can change your Buddy at any time. The additional “rewards and experiences” were not noted in the app’s blog post.

Here’s what Buddies will look like on your profile page:

And here’s how your Buddy will appear on the home screen:

The new way to earn candies is sure to be a welcomed addition. Currently, the only way to do so is to catch Pokemon or sell them. With the Buddy feature, we’ll be able to level up or evolve our Pokémon faster.

Pokémon GO says that the feature is “just around the corner.” They’ve also got “a lot more in the works this fall.” We can’t wait!

Who will you select as your first Buddy?

I’ll probably pick Charmeleon. I want to turn him into a Charizard asap.