You can get PokeCoins and Stardust as reward for defensing gyms. The amount of PokeCoin is based on how many Pokemon you put in gyms. The max amount of PokeCoin you can obtain at once is 100.
To receive PokeCoins and Stardust as reward, you go to the shop and tap the shield-shaped icon. A number indicated by the icon shows the number of gyms you put Pokemon.
Purchasing PokeCoins
Easiest & fastest
Purchasing in the shop is the easiest and fastest way to earn PokeCoins relative to PokeCoins as reward for defensing gyms.
Purchasable PokeCoins
PokeCoins
Price($)
100
0.99
550
4.99
1,200
9.99
2,500
19.99
5,200
39.99
1,450
99.99
Which items should be purchased?
To increase trainer level: Lucky Egg
The effect of Luck Egg doubles gained XP within next 30 minutes. To increase trainer level, Lucky Egg is the first choice of purchase.
The effects of Lure Module and Incense attracts wild Pokemon to PokeStops or your location. You may stock some of those items when you want to capture Pokemon.