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How to create a Power Spot in Pokémon GO
This video explains how to create Power Spots in Pokémon Go. Power Spots are based on in-game waypoints brought in through Wayfarer and appear according to specific rules. To create a Power Spot, you need to understand the S2 cell map and use the IITC app to plan waypoints. Also, Power Spots must be in a Level 17 S2 cell with a PokéStop or Gym and be at least 22m away from the PokéStop or Gym.
1. 🎮 What are Power Spots and how do they work?
- ✅ Power Spots are based on in-game waypoints brought in through Wayfarer.
- ✅ Niantic focused on marking important places, which contributed to creating PokéStops and Gyms.
- ✅ Power Spots were introduced to bypass existing PokéStop/Gym limitations.
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1. 🎮 What are Power Spots and how do they work?
- ✅ Power Spots are based on in-game waypoints brought in through Wayfarer.
- ✅ Niantic focused on marking important places, which contributed to creating PokéStops and Gyms.
- ✅ Power Spots were introduced to bypass existing PokéStop/Gym limitations.
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2. 🗺️ Power Spot Database and Niantic's Role
- ✅ Most Power Spots come from the Overture map.
- ✅ Niantic previously had a database.
- ✅ Some Power Spots are based on user-created waypoints.
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3. 📍 Power Spot Rules and Limitations
- ✅ Power Spots randomly appear and disappear for 3 days.
- ✅ Power Spots always respawn in the same location.
- ✅ Power Spots are currently hidden due to PokéStop/Gym limitations.
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4. 🔄 Power Spot Respawn Rules
- ✅ Power Spots randomly appear and disappear for 3 days.
- ✅ Power Spots always respawn in the same location.
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5. 🗺️ Understanding the S2 Cell Map: Level 14 S2 Cell
- ✅ Power Spots are based on the S2 cell map.
- ✅ Level 14 S2 cells can have up to 2 active Power Spots.
- ✅ This can increase to up to 4 during major events.
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6. 🗺️ Understanding the S2 Cell Map: Level 17 S2 Cell and 22m Rule
- ✅ Power Spots must be in a Level 17 S2 cell that already has a Gym or PokéStop.
- ✅ Power Spot candidates must be 22m away from the actual Pocket Object (PokéStop or Gym).
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7. 📱 Planning Waypoints Using the IITC App
- ✅ You can plan waypoints using the IITC app.
- ✅ You need an Ingress account to use the IITC app.
- ✅ You need to activate Pogo tools in the IITC app.
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the IITC app |
| 2 | Create and log in to your Ingress account |
| 3 | Activate the Pogo Tools plugin |
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8. ⚠️ IITC Map Accuracy and Precautions
- ✅ The IITC map is not perfectly accurate.
- ✅ Niantic's background work may not always work.
- ✅ It is recommended to use the IITC map as a guideline and check surrounding POIs when checking for duplicates.
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9. 📍 How to Select and Verify Power Spot Candidate Locations
- ✅ You can use the IITC map to plan Power Spot candidate locations.
- ✅ You can create a Power Spot by clicking Upload New PokéStop in the settings.
- ✅ There is a meter in the game that allows you to check the current items.
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10. 📅 Power Spot Synchronization and Additional Information
- ✅ Power Spots are synchronized on the 4th of every month.
- ✅ You have to wait until 6 PM EDT on the 4th of every month.
- ✅ You can join the Wayfarer Discord to ask questions.