PokeCoins are your go-to currency for anything in Pokemon GO. Whether you want to purchase a GO pass, additional storage, or some items, you can rely on these handy coins. However, new players might find it a bit confusing to get started on getting PokeCoins in Pokemon GO. For all those cases and more, we have compiled a handy guide on the same. So, with that, let’s begin!
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1. Assign Your Pokemon to a Gym
The best way to quickly get PokeCoins in Pokemon GO for free is by assigning your creatures to a gym; for those unaware, gyms in Pokemon GO are points of interest on the map where players can battle rival Pokemon. The best way to identify Pokemon GO gyms is by looking for a dome structure with different colors and styles.
Depending on which team you join in Pokemon GO, you can assign a Pokemon to a gym to defend it. Pokemon defending a particular gym get a ‘Defender Bonus.’ This means your Pokemon earns 1 PokeCoin every 10 minutes they defend a gym. However, note that you can only earn a maximum of 50 PokeCoins daily from this method.
For example, if you assign two Pokemon to two different gyms, they will only generate 50 PokeCoins at the end of the day. However, if you space out your Pokemon assignment on other, you can have a steady flow of PokeCoins. You can assign a total of twenty Pokemon at twenty different gyms. Do try to leave a high-defense stat Pokemon in the gym, as it will likely last longer.
2. Purchase PokeCoins
Besides playing Pokemon in gyms, there aren’t reliable methods to earn free PokeCoins in Pokemon GO. However, you can easily purchase PokeCoins from the in-game shop if you can spare money. Niantic offers PokeCoins for as low as 99 cents for 100 PokeCoins.
3. Use Google Opinion Rewards
While the above two methods are the most direct ways to get PokeCoins in Pokemon GO, this one is for those who can wait a bit. If you’re keen on getting free PokeCoins, you can choose to download and participate in Google Opinion Rewards Surveys (Download).
You must download the app, sign up, and leave it in the background. As time passes, you will receive short randomized surveys that you answer for Google Play Balance. Once you have accumulated enough money, you can purchase PokeCoins in Pokemon GO. However, note surveys are sometimes rare, so be prepared to wait.
This is how you can get PokeCoins in Pokemon GO. Depending on your level of patience, you can try any of these methods to rack up some Poke currency. Outside of these methods, you really can’t get many PokeCoins in-game. That makes sense, as this is Niantic’s monetization system.