PokeStops
PokeStops are the blue stop signs placed around the world, and are very important to Pokemon GO. They appear as blue cube-shaped posts that shift into blue Poke Ball-shaped signs as you walk nearby. Tap on the PokeStop and spin the photo disc to receive a few free items and Pokemon eggs. Look for the white circle coming out of your Trainer’s feet to know how close you must be to access a PokeStop.
The PokeStop will change from blue to purple after spinning the photo disc. After five minutes, the PokeStop will change back to blue, allowing you to spin it for more items.
Spin at least one PokeStop a day to create a PokeStop streak. The PokeStop streak will give you bonus items once a day before resetting after the seventh day. Very rare items that are necessary to evolve some Pokemon can be obtained through a PokeStop streak.
The PokeStops in Pokemon GO are tied to landmarks around your area. They might be schools, churches, parks, theaters, or artistic landmarks. Tourist spots,downtown areas, and colleges often have a number of landmarks in a small area.
Once a Trainer reaches Level 40, a PokeStop can be nominated by going to the settings menu. A limited number of PokeStops can be nominated per day. Once submitted, the PokeStop will be evaluated by Niantic’s player community. The highly-rated nominations might be accepted as PokeStops or even a new Pokemon Gym!
Lures
Additionally, Lure modules can be attached to PokeStops to attract wild Pokemon to the area for 30 minutes. Different modules attract different types of Pokemon. To attach a Lure Module, make sure you are on the PokeStop’s photo disc, then tap the white box above the photo disc to select a lure.
Using a Lure will help any players near the PokeStop. Trainers who tap on the PokeStop will also see the Trainer’s name who attached the Lure.
| Module | Shop Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lure | 100 Coins | A module that attracts Pokemon to a PokeStop for 30 minutes. |
| Magnetic Lure | 180 Coins | A module that attracts electric- and steel-type Pokemon to a PokeStop for 30 minutes. It also allows select Pokemon to evolve. |
| Mossy Lure | 180 Coins | A module that attracts grass-type Pokemon to a PokeStop for 30 minutes. It also allows select Pokemon to evolve. |
| Glacial Lure | 180 Coins | A module that attracts ice-type Pokemon to a PokeStop for 30 minutes. It also allows select Pokemon to evolve. |
| Rainy Lure | 180 Coins | A module that attracts Pokemon that love the rain to a PokeStop for 30 minutes. It also allows select Pokemon to evolve. |