Mastering PokéCoin Earnings: Your Ultimate Guide to Gym Defense in Pokémon GO
You can earn a maximum of 50 PokéCoins per day by defending Gyms in Pokémon GO. This is a hard cap, regardless of how many Gyms you’re defending or how long your Pokémon stay in them.
Understanding the Pokémon GO Gym System and PokéCoin Rewards
The Gym system in Pokémon GO is a core mechanic, offering players a way to engage in battles, earn rewards, and show off their Pokémon. A key component of this system is the opportunity to earn PokéCoins, the in-game currency used to purchase items like Remote Raid Passes, Incubators, and cosmetic items. However, the system has intricacies that require a player to understand in order to maximize their earnings. One of the most important features is that you only earn coins when your Pokémon is defeated and returns to you. Another key component is that there is a daily limit, even if you have multiple Pokémon in multiple gyms.
Earning PokéCoins Through Gym Defense: The Basics
You earn PokéCoins by leaving your Pokémon to defend Gyms. While your Pokémon is defending, you accumulate PokéCoins at a rate of 6 PokéCoins per hour (1 PokéCoin every 10 minutes). However, and this is crucial, you don’t receive these PokéCoins until your Pokémon is knocked out of the Gym and returns to you. If your Pokémon remains in the Gym at the end of the day, you won’t receive any PokéCoins for that day.
The 50 PokéCoin Daily Limit: A Critical Constraint
No matter how many Gyms you control, or how long your Pokémon defend them, you can only earn a maximum of 50 PokéCoins per day. This limit resets at midnight local time. Therefore, even if your Pokémon defends a Gym for 24 hours straight, you will only receive 50 PokéCoins when it is finally defeated. This limit creates the need to strategically manage gym defense, as you can end up “wasting” a Pokémon if it defends for too long.
Strategic Gym Defense for Maximizing PokéCoin Earnings
Understanding the earning rate (6 PokéCoins per hour) and the daily limit (50 PokéCoins) allows for strategic gameplay. Ideally, you want your Pokémon to defend a Gym for approximately 8 hours and 20 minutes to reach the daily limit. Placing Pokémon in Gyms that are likely to be contested, but not immediately taken down, is crucial. This maximizes your chance of earning the full 50 PokéCoins.
Multiple Pokémon, One Daily Limit
Even if you have multiple Pokémon defending multiple Gyms simultaneously, the 50 PokéCoin daily limit still applies. If two Pokémon are kicked out on the same day and their defense time exceeds 8 hours and 20 minutes, you will still only receive 50 PokéCoins in total. This is one of the most confusing parts of the system for many players.
The Importance of Timing and Gym Selection
Timing when you place your Pokémon in a Gym is critical, as it dictates when it is most likely to be defeated. Placing a Pokémon in a Gym late in the day can result in it remaining there overnight, earning no PokéCoins until the next day, or being kicked out early in the morning. Gym selection also plays a significant role. Gyms located in busy areas are more likely to be contested, leading to quicker turnovers and a greater chance of earning PokéCoins.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about PokéCoin Earnings
1. How many coins do you get for defending a gym for 2 days?
You will still only receive a maximum of 50 PokéCoins as there is a daily limit. The coin collection happens after your Pokémon is defeated from the Gym. The number of days does not increase this limit.
2. How to get more than 50 PokéCoins a day?
Unfortunately, you cannot earn more than 50 PokéCoins per day through Gym defense. This is a hard limit set by Niantic. The only way to obtain more is to purchase them.
3. How many coins do you get if your Pokémon is in a gym for 24 hours?
Your Pokémon will have earned enough to reach the 50 PokéCoin limit, but you’ll only receive those coins when your Pokémon is defeated and returns home. If it stays longer you will still only receive 50 coins.
4. How many coins do you get per day of a Pokémon in a gym?
You earn 6 PokéCoins per hour but are capped at 50 PokéCoins. Therefore, you can only get 50 PokéCoins per day.
5. Do you get 100 coins if your Pokémon stays in a gym for 2 days?
No, there is a cap of 50 PokéCoins per day. Your earnings will be delivered to you automatically when your Pokémon has been removed from the Gym.
6. Why did I only get 50 coins for defending a gym for a week?
You receive 50 coins if your Pokémon stuck it out for at least 8 hours and 20 minutes in a Gym, but there is a maximum daily payout of 50 coins. If your Pokémon defended a Gym for a week but got defeated and returned home, you will have received only 50 coins that day.
7. Can a Pokémon stay in a gym forever?
Pokémon stay in Gyms until another player from a different team knocks them out. It could stay for a long time if no one challenges the gym.
8. Is there a 50 coin limit in Pokémon GO?
Yes, each trainer is limited to 50 coins a day from Gyms, with coins only being rewarded once a Pokémon is knocked out.
9. Why am I only getting 50 coins in Pokémon GO?
The 50-coin limit spans multiple Pokémon per day, so if two Pokémon have reached the limit and are kicked out on the same day, players will only get 50 coins.
10. Why did my Pokémon return without coins?
Your Pokémon may have returned after its CP was reduced to zero without having defended the Gym for a significant amount of time. It needs to remain in the Gym for at least 10 minutes in order to receive any coin reward, or it may have already reached the 50-coin daily limit.
11. Can I pull my Pokémon out of a gym?
No, you can’t take a Pokémon out of a Gym once you’ve placed it until it’s knocked out by another player.
12. How fast does CP go down in Gyms?
At the release of the rework, Niantic stated that Pokémon with 3000CP or more would decay at a rate of 10% per hour. For Pokémon 2999CP or less, they decay at 1% per hour.
13. Do Pokémon lose CP in Gyms?
Yes, the Pokémon’s CP gets lowered when they are defeated in a Gym battle. This is how they get kicked out; the CP is slowly lowered over the course of several battles until it’s kicked from the Gym.
14. Can you refund a purchase on Pokémon GO?
If you wish to receive a refund for PokéCoins you purchased (accidentally or otherwise), please contact Apple Support (iOS users), Galaxy App Store (Samsung users), or Google Play Help (Android users) to review their respective refund policies, request a refund, or to inquire about a recent transaction.
15. Can I buy PokéCoins outside of the app?
Yes, Trainers can log into the web store using their Pokémon GO credentials. Once purchased, PokéCoins will show up automatically in your Pokémon GO app! PokéCoin bundles purchased through the web store will also include additional value by providing extra PokéCoins with each bundle.
Gym Control and Community: More Than Just Coins
Beyond the economic aspect of earning PokéCoins, Gyms also provide a valuable opportunity to engage with the Pokémon GO community. Joining a team, battling for Gym control, and strategizing with other players can enhance the overall gaming experience.
The Social Element of Gyms
Gyms create opportunities for social interaction. Working together with team members to take down rival Gyms, coordinating Gym defense, and sharing tips and strategies can foster camaraderie and build a strong sense of community.
Understanding Gym Types and Strategies
Different Gyms may have different dynamics depending on their location and the player base in that area. Some Gyms may be heavily contested, leading to frequent turnovers, while others may be more stable and controlled by a single team. Adapting your strategy based on the specific Gym environment can improve your chances of earning PokéCoins.
Education and Games
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Conclusion
The Pokémon GO Gym system, with its PokéCoin rewards, adds a layer of strategy and community engagement to the game. Understanding the mechanics of earning PokéCoins, including the 50-coin daily limit, is crucial for maximizing your rewards. By strategically placing Pokémon in Gyms, timing your defense, and collaborating with other players, you can become a PokéCoin master and enhance your Pokémon GO experience.