In Pokémon GO you can currently find golden PokéStops again. We at MeinMMO explain what this is all about and how you can use them.
Which PokéStops are we talking about? If you take a look at the map of Pokémon GO, you might occasionally discover a golden PokéStop nearby. But what does this mean and how can you use them? We have summarized this for you below.
What are golden PokéStops?
Why do the stops appear? In Pokémon GO, golden PokéStops occasionally shine since the start of the event A Paldea Adventure
. This is a special bonus that you receive as part of the current event.
The stops are directly connected to the Paldea region, which is currently being featured. The little ghost Pokémon Gierspenst (Wanderform) is on the hunt for golden coins that it wants to find with your help at the golden PokéStops.
Due to the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet for the Nintendo Switch, players could already find golden PokéStops in the game in November 2022, after the C-Day Classic with Dratini and were even followed by Gierspenst. Now these special PokéStops are back and bring some rewards again.
Is the same stop always golden? No, the PokéStops randomly turn golden for a certain period of time and then revert back to their blue color. Therefore, a golden PokéStop can appear nearby for a short while. You can also see them from afar because of their striking color.
Will the stops remain permanently in the game? No, according to current information, the golden PokéStops only remain for the duration of the Paldea event and the subsequent event Hyperbonus: Paldea
. They will disappear on September 15, 2023, at 8:00 PM local time, and can then only be recolored with the help of golden lure modules.
Do you get Gierspenst and golden coins from the stops?
What do you get at the golden PokéStops? If you discover a golden stop, you should definitely spin it. With a bit of luck, you can secure golden coins for Gierspenst.
In addition, you have the opportunity to receive a whole bunch of items. It is therefore a good chance to replenish your stock of balls, berries, potions, and revives after the global GO Fest.
Are the golden coins important? Yes, you need them to evolve Gierspenst into Monetigo. However, you will need a lot of them, 999 to be exact, so you should not miss the chance to get coins. Monetigo also has a strong attack and thus secures a place among the best ghost attackers in Pokémon GO.
Can you catch Gierspenst there? No, at the golden PokéStops that are currently spawning in the game, you cannot catch Gierspenst. This is only possible for trainers who have linked their Pokémon GO account with the corresponding Nintendo Switch games and can thus use a golden lure module.
We have summarized how you can get a Gierspenst and what a golden lure module is in the following article.
How do you like the golden PokéStops in the game? Would you wish for them more often? Or do you prefer to use golden lure modules to collect Gierspenst coins? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
To secure Monetigo, you need a lot of golden coins. A YouTuber shows how you can secure over 1,000 coins in one day.
