What do Orange Pokestops Mean?

Orange Pokestops are a unique variation of the traditional Pokestops in Pokemon Go, indicating that a stop has been modified to provide a visible signal, particularly for colorblind players, that it has already been spun, as opposed to the usual blue or purple colors that signify unspun or recently spun stops, respectively. The orange color serves as an accessibility feature, making it easier for players with color vision deficiency to distinguish between spun and unspun Pokestops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Understanding Pokestops

1. What do different color Pokestops mean?: After spinning a Pokestop, it turns purple and remains inactive for about five minutes before refreshing back to blue, indicating it’s ready for another spin.
2. Why is there a gold PokéStop?: Gold PokeStops offer more rewards and can be created by placing a Golden Lure Module on a regular Pokestop, which can be obtained by connecting Pokemon Go to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
3. What are the orange Pokestops with pumpkins?: These are seasonal Pokestops that change color and are marked with pumpkins, providing an accessibility feature for colorblind players.

Interacting with Pokestops

4. Can I buy a PokéStop for my house?: Yes, Pokemon Go allows users to request new PokeStops and gyms near their location by filling out a form on the game’s support page, with specific criteria to be met.
5. How long does a PokéStop stay gold?: A Golden PokéStop remains gold for at least 15 minutes but no more than 30 minutes after it becomes golden, with specific time slots for when it can become golden.
6. What do Gimmighoul coins do in Pokemon GO?: Gimmighoul Coins are used to evolve Roaming Form Gimmighoul into Gholdengo, and can be obtained by catching Roaming Form Gimmighoul, adventuring with it, or from Golden PokéStops.

Types of Pokestops

7. What are dark PokeStops?: Dark PokeStops, or Shadow Stops, are taken over by Team Rocket and need to be battled to rescue the Pokemon left behind.
8. Why is my PokéStop purple?: A Pokestop turns purple after being spun and remains inactive for a short period, indicating it’s on cooldown.
9. What is the rarest Pokemon go?: The rarest Pokemon include Azelf, Mesprit, and Uxie, which only spawn in specific regions and are rarely seen.

Pokestop Requests and Costs

10. How much does it cost to get a PokéStop at your house?: The cost can vary, with options starting at $30 per month for a Pokestop and $60 per month for a gym, with additional features like image changes or scheduled raiding.
11. Can you request a PokéStop?: Yes, Pokemon Go players can request a new Pokestop by finding a location, tapping the Main Menu, then Settings, and selecting New Pokestop to fill out a submission form.

Pokemon and Gyms

12. Will a Pokemon eventually leave a gym?: Yes, a Pokemon will leave a gym when its motivation reaches zero, which happens over time or by losing battles, causing its CP to decrease.
13. Does the White House have a PokéStop?: Yes, there are Pokestops near the White House, including one at the fence and another that serves as a gym, though the latter is inaccessible to the public.

Miscellaneous

14. Why is there a lizard on the PokéStop?: The appearance of a lizard, specifically Kecleon, on a Pokestop is not a bug but a feature, as Kecleon was introduced as a catchable Pokemon.
15. What is the pink thing on PokéStop?: The pink color or pink flowers around a Pokestop indicate that it’s a sponsored stop or that a Lure Module has been used, offering special in-app items or attracting more Pokemon.