What is the point of defending a gym in Pokemon go?

Defending a gym in Pokémon Go is mainly about earning free PokéCoins (up to 50/day), gaining XP, increasing your Gym Badge level for more items, getting a chance at Candies by feeding berries, and sometimes for Raid bonuses, though the primary incentive is the daily coin cap, achieved when your Pokémon are knocked out and return with coins.
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What are the benefits of defending a gym in Pokemon go?

When defending a Gym in Pokémon Go, you earn rewards when your Pokémon returns, primarily up to 50 PokéCoins (1 coin per 10 mins) and Stardust, with the total depending on defense time, plus boosts for feeding berries, increasing Gym Badge level, and other potential factors, all collected once your defender is knocked out or recalled, up to the daily 50 coin limit. 
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How many coins do you get for defending a gym for 2 days?

You get a maximum of 50 PokéCoins per day, regardless of how long your Pokémon defends a gym, even for two days; you only earn coins when your Pokémon is knocked out, receiving 1 coin per 10 minutes held, up to that 50-coin daily limit, meaning it takes about 8 hours and 20 minutes in a gym to max out your daily coins. 
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Is it worth keeping 0 star Pokemon Go?

Conclusion. Ultimately, the decision to keep or transfer a zero-star Pokemon depends on your individual goals and resource limitations. If you're a casual player with limited storage, it might be best to let them go.
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Can you make your house a pokestop in Pokemon Go?

I know this was done as a youtube project where they made it a physical pokestop you could "spin" and a little gift would fall out, that was accepted as a pokestop. Read the rules for a Poke stop, go to setting then uploads... you can't put a Poke Stop on private property.
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Why LOW CP Pokémon are BETTER IN GYMS!

Can I trick Pokémon GO into thinking I'm walking?

Yes, you can trick Pokémon Go into thinking you're walking using methods like GPS spoofing apps (iAnyGo, AnyTo) with virtual joysticks or by shaking your phone in a sock, which plays on GPS/Adventure Sync inaccuracies, but these can violate terms of service; official methods focus on using Adventure Sync for real steps, while non-walking tricks use location manipulation or device shaking for buddy candy and egg hatching. 
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Can McDonald's be a pokestop?

Trainers can visit McDonald's locations in the US during certain weeks to encounter Pokémon attracted by Lure Modules at McDonald's PokéStops and participate in five-star raids at McDonald's Gyms.
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Why is Pokemon Go no longer popular?

People stopped playing Pokémon Go due to the initial hype fading, technical issues (bugs, server problems, battery drain), repetitive gameplay (too many Pidgeys/Rattatas, shallow combat), lack of promised features (trading, PvP, working trackers), poor communication from Niantic, and later, frustrating changes like removing pandemic-era quality-of-life updates or prioritizing profit over fun, leading to a grind with less excitement for some players.
 
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Do shinies have a 100% catch rate?

No, wild shiny Pokémon do not have a 100% catch rate; they can flee like regular Pokémon, but shinies from raids and special events (like Legendary Raid Battles) are guaranteed catches on the first successful hit. The shiny encounter is rare, but once you find one, its catch rate (outside of raids) is similar to a regular Pokémon, depending on the game and situation.
 
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Is it okay for Christians to play Pokémon?

Yes, most Christians can play Pokémon, as it's generally seen as fantasy entertainment, but some individuals or denominations express caution due to its subtle Eastern spiritual themes, magic, and evolution, urging parental guidance, awareness of potential obsession (idolization), and ensuring it doesn't replace faith, with the Vatican even calling it positive for creativity and friendship. The decision often comes down to personal conscience, parental discretion, and distinguishing fiction from reality. 
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Is there a 5000 CP Pokémon Go?

At level 39 you can power stuff up to level 49. There are certainly Pokemon that would cross 4000 at that point. There are very few that can cross 5000. Other than the megas (which are temporary) only Slaking (barely!) and the Kyurem fusions can get above 5000 currently.
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Is there a way to get more than 50 PokeCoins a day?

Once you've reached the daily limit of 50 PokéCoins, you won't be able to earn any more PokéCoins until the next day.
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How to get PokeCoins for free?

You can get free PokéCoins in Pokémon Go primarily by defending gyms (earning up to 50 coins daily when your Pokémon are kicked out) and sometimes through special events or research tasks; alternatively, use apps like Google Opinion Rewards to earn Play Store credit for surveys, then use that credit to buy coins in-game. 
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Why do people put low CP Pokémon in gyms?

Low CP Pokémon lose motivation slower as they have less to lose, this is the case if they're just defending the gym or if someone is battling them in the gym. Whereas high CP lose motivation significantly faster as they have more to lose both defending the gym, and being battled by another trainer.
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What is the longest a Pokémon can stay in a gym?

The longest a Pokémon has stayed in a gym is reported to be over 2,000 days (nearly 6 years), held by a player in a very remote location, though some glitches have shown even longer times; verified community records often reach several hundred days or over a year, especially in hard-to-reach spots like distant landmarks or areas with low player activity, with one trainer holding a gym for over 1,683 days due to regional internet blocks. 
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Why is Gen Z so obsessed with gym?

While both groups care deeply about physical and mental health, it's not just about getting active, it's about using fitness as a social tool. Research shows that 75% of Gen Z gym-goers prefer group classes, functional training, and social workout experiences.
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What are the odds of getting 98% or better from a raid?

That means a 100% Pokemon occurs once every 216 raids, a 98% or better appears about once every 54 raids, a 96% appears about once every 22 raids, a 93% appears about once every 11 raids and a 91% appears once every 6 raids.
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Who has the lowest catch rate in Pokémon?

The lowest catch rate for Pokémon is generally 3, shared by most legendary Pokémon and the non-legendary Beldum line (Beldum, Metang, Metagross). This extremely low rate makes them very difficult to catch, often requiring many balls and specific strategies like lowering HP and applying status conditions, with the Master Ball being the guaranteed solution. 
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What is the #1 selling game?

The number one selling game of all time depends on the criteria, but Minecraft is generally considered the best-selling individual video game with over 350 million copies sold, while Tetris often tops lists when all its platform versions (especially mobile) are combined, reaching over 520 million sales, and the Mario franchise leads all video game franchises. For current sales (2025), titles like Battlefield 6 and NBA 2K26 lead by revenue, though these lists often exclude some digital sales. 
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What is the $5.275 million Pokémon card?

Paul previously purchased the card in 2022 for $5.275 million. The card is a 1998 "Pikachu Illustrator" card featuring art drawn by legendary Pokémon artist Atsuko Nishida, given away to winners of an illustration contest hosted by CoroCoro Comic magazine.
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Can a hospital be a PokeStop?

The scavenger hunt requires players to go to “Pokestops” to pick up free items. The Pokestops are located in popular locations such as memorials, museums, public buildings, and in some cases, hospitals. Game players are visiting these locations to collect items and this can cause problems.
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Is McDonald's Charizard rare?

The product is Ultra Rare and sought-after 2025 McDonald's Happy Meal Pokémon Card featuring Charizard, a popular character from the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This collectable card is part of the 015 series and is in near mint condition, making it a valuable addition to any collector.
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