Complete guide to the map view display

You can get items, such as Potion and Pokeball, from PokeStops. The location of PokeStops is connected to objects in the real world.

Pokestops and What You Benefit From It

PokeStops tips: You don't have to tap bubbles

There are 2 type of gyms: rival gyms and friendly gyms. Rival gyms are owned by rival team, and you can take over those gyms by winning gym battles. Friendly gyms are owned by a team you joined to. You can do 'training' in friendly gyms to increase the gym's prestige.

Additionally, you can have your own gym. By defense your gym longer, you can earn PokeCoins.

Tips for Winning Gym Battles in Pokemon Go

Gym training tips: How to increase prestige and gain XP

How to Get PokeCoins & What to Purchase

Pink flowers can be seen around certain PokeStops showing the PokeStop installed Lure Module. While the effect of Lure Module continuing, PokeStops release pink leaves.

Where to get Lure Module & How to use

Green leaves were used to show a location Pokemon shows up. However, this function is removed due to update on July 31th.

Green leaves on the map

If you used the incense, the item attracting wild Pokemon to you, pink circle is displayed on the map.

You can change the map view one handed.

How to control the map view with one hand