Should I Leave a Strong Pokemon at a Gym?
You should not necessarily leave your strongest Pokémon at a gym, as it’s essential to strike a balance between defending gyms and keeping your best Pokémon available for battles and other activities, considering that a Pokémon will stay in a gym until its motivation hits 0 or until it is knocked out by a trainer of a different team. Leaving a strong Pokémon at a gym can be beneficial in terms of earning coins, but it’s crucial to weigh the benefits against the potential risks, such as the Pokémon getting knocked out and being unable to use it until it’s healed.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Gym Defense
- Should I put my strongest Pokémon in a gym? No, it’s recommended to keep your best Pokémon of each type with you and put the 2nd best ones inside gyms to maintain a balance between defense and attack capabilities.
- Why do people put low CP Pokémon in gyms? People put low CP Pokémon in gyms because they can be annoying to battle, and once a Pokémon gets to level 30-something or above, it loses CP on its own when in a gym.
- Why do people put Chansey in gyms? Chansey is often put in gyms due to its defensive abilities, similar to Blissey but at a lower CP, allowing it to last longer in gyms.
Earning Coins and defenders
- How many coins do you get for defending a gym for 5 days? You will only receive a maximum of 50 coins in total when your Pokémon is returned to you, regardless of the number of days it has been defending the gym.
- How many hours to get 50 Pokecoins? To earn the daily maximum of 50 coins, your Pokémon needs to be in the gym for at least 8 hours and 20 minutes.
- What happens if your Pokémon stays in a gym for 5 days? The longer your Pokémon is in a gym, the more PokéCoins you will earn, but you can only earn a maximum of 50 PokéCoins per day.
Gym Strategy
- Should I leave my Pokémon at a gym? Your Pokémon will get returned to you, fainted, when the gym is defeated, and you must then heal it before using it again.
- What Pokémon should I leave at the gym in Pokémon Go? You should leave a Pokémon that is not weak against moves that target the weaknesses of Pokémon that would be strong against the gym type.
- Why can’t I leave my strongest Pokémon at a gym? You can leave your strongest Pokémon at a gym, but it’s not always the best strategy, as you may need them for battles and other activities.
Pokémon Selection
- Why do people put Magikarp in gyms? People put Magikarp in gyms to help fellow trainers, as they can be fed and have a small chance at an extra candy.
- Should I get rid of all my low CP Pokémon? It’s generally recommended to trade away your low-value Pokémon so you can build up your stronger ones, but low CP Pokémon can still be useful in certain situations.
- Should I keep high CP Pokémon? You should prioritize high CP Pokémon for evolution, but also consider their underlying stats and type.
Gym Battles and Raids
- Who is the hardest gym leader in Pokémon Go? The hardest gym to take down is often considered to be Blissey, with 3000 CP and a powerful move set.
- What does an egg mean at a Pokémon gym? An egg at a Pokémon gym indicates that a Raid is about to begin, and the timer above the egg shows how long until the Raid Battle will start.
- What happens if a Pokémon is in a gym for multiple days? A Pokémon will only ever get a maximum of 50 coins when it’s finally knocked out, regardless of how many days it has been in the gym.