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Power Spots are fixed locations in the real world that players must physically visit to interact with. Power Spots are generally in public locations, including (but not limited to) public artwork/murals, libraries, famous landmarks, churches, police stations, fire stations, and public parks. While players must be physically close to Power Spots to interact with them, they generally do not need to enter the building to be close enough (if the Power Spot is a building). | Power Spots are fixed locations in the real world that players must physically visit to interact with. Power Spots are generally in public locations, including (but not limited to) public artwork/murals, libraries, famous landmarks, churches, police stations, fire stations, and public parks. While players must be physically close to Power Spots to interact with them, they generally do not need to enter the building to be close enough (if the Power Spot is a building). | ||
Unlike [[PokéStop]]s or {{GO|Gym}}s, Power Spots appear | Unlike [[PokéStop]]s or {{GO|Gym}}s, some Power Spots appear be based on a set of location data sourced from the Overture Maps Foundation.<ref>[https://reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/1f9pl4q/overture_maps_and_power_spots/ Overture Maps and Power Spots.]</ref> This has led to Power Spots being placed at locations that no longer exist,<ref>[https://reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/1f9ig2i/new_power_spot_pulled_from_very_old_data/ New Power Spot pulled from very old data]</ref> interfere with PokeStops,<ref>[https://reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/1faa2yo/power_spots_can_become_stops_whilst_they_are/ Power Spots can become Stops whilst they are still Power Spots]</ref> or violate Niantic's own guidelines on location submissions.<ref>[https://community.wayfarer.nianticlabs.com/t/what-happened-to-the-k12-restrictions/44346 What happened to the K12 restrictions?]</ref> Power Spots can be reported if they are unsuitable, but the report function is hidden inside the Power Spot tutorial.<ref>[https://old.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/1f9oxjt/report_power_spot_screen_press_bottom_left_icon/ Report Power Spot screen - Press bottom left icon twice (?) -> (!) to access - Does not need to be in range]</ref> Power Spots may also be based on other user-created Wayspots from Niantic's Lightship platform that were not previously in use in Pokémon GO but may appear in other games published by Niantic. | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:45, 11 September 2024
A Power Spot is a type of location in Pokémon GO. Unlike other location types, Power Spots are only active for two days, after which they disappear for a time.
In the Map View, Power Spots are marked as purple towers with the Dynamax symbol above them. If the player has not interacted with a Power Spot that day, the top of the tower will emit Max Particles.
Placement
Power Spots are fixed locations in the real world that players must physically visit to interact with. Power Spots are generally in public locations, including (but not limited to) public artwork/murals, libraries, famous landmarks, churches, police stations, fire stations, and public parks. While players must be physically close to Power Spots to interact with them, they generally do not need to enter the building to be close enough (if the Power Spot is a building).
Unlike PokéStops or Gyms, some Power Spots appear be based on a set of location data sourced from the Overture Maps Foundation.[1] This has led to Power Spots being placed at locations that no longer exist,[2] interfere with PokeStops,[3] or violate Niantic's own guidelines on location submissions.[4] Power Spots can be reported if they are unsuitable, but the report function is hidden inside the Power Spot tutorial.[5] Power Spots may also be based on other user-created Wayspots from Niantic's Lightship platform that were not previously in use in Pokémon GO but may appear in other games published by Niantic.
Inspecting a Power Spot
If a Power Spot tower is visible in the Map View, it can still be inspected even if it is outside of range.
The Power Spot screen shows the location's name at the bottom and up to five Trainers with Dynamax Pokémon stationed there. All Dynamax Pokémon stationed at the Power Spot can be viewed by tapping the trophy icon at the top-right, which also displays the level of attack bonus during Max Battles at that Power Spot. When a Trainer is selected, the following information will be displayed:
- Pokémon name, preceded by "Dynamax"
- Trainer's avatar with name and Trainer level
Power Spots with active Max Battles will display a timer counting down to 9pm, when Max Battles are made unavailable until the following 6am. If a Power Spot does not have a Max Battle, or if the local time is between 9pm and 6am, the timer instead counts down to the Power Spot's disappearance.
Max Particles
- Main article: Max Particle
If the Power Spot is within range and has not been interacted with on that day, and the player has not surpassed the daily or carry limits on Max Particles, they will earn 
100, plus a bonus 20 is if it is the first time they have interacted with that Power Spot.
Encounters
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Some players may have access to a wild Pokémon encounter at the Power Spot, which can be initiated by tapping the wild encounter button at the bottom-left of the Power Spot screen.
Station
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Max Battles
- Main article: Max Battle
Occasionally, a Power Spot may be taken over by a boss Dynamax Pokémon. Using Max Particles, players can battle the Power Spot Boss as if it were a Raid Battle boss. If victorious, participants will also be given a chance to capture the Dynamax Pokémon and station their own Dynamax Pokémon at the Power Spot to assist other players and earn Candy. If a Power Spot Boss is present, it will remain there until the player defeats it or the Power Spot disappears.
