For Pokémon GO To turn it into a truly social experience, Nintendo and developer Niantic Labs needed to be in the hands of as many users as possible. Naturally, the two decided to give the game for free. The move guaranteed that millions would try, but it also meant they had to find another way to profit from it. Pokémon GO Coins is how the new augmented reality game makes money even though it’s available for free on the iTunes Store and Google Play Store.
Pokémon GO Coins are another digital item in a game stuffed with them. Unlike Incense and Lure Modules, the tokens themselves are the game’s virtual currency. You can earn them, but Nintendo hopes you’ll buy them for real money, then use them to buy character upgrades and useful extras.
A trip to the in-game store gives you your first look at Pokémon Go Coins. Even if you’ve never played the game before, you probably know how they work. This is because all free-to-play games contain a digital currency.
You can unlock other things in the game with Pokémon GO coins. Tokens are included as microtransactions in both versions of the game. The game will bill your Google Play Account or iTunes Account depending on which version of the title you are using. The cheapest amount players can expect to pay for Pokémon GO tokens is $0.99. Other amounts include 550 coins $4.99, 1,200 coins $9.99, 2500 coins $19.99, 5200 coins $39.99, and 14,500 coins $99.99.
What Can You Buy With Pokémon GO Coins?
The Pokémon GO Shop has a list of everything you can buy with Pokémon GO coins. For the most part, the list is just a repeat of everything you can slowly earn by visiting PokeStops. Either way, currency should be thought of as a shortcut to items you’ll earn if you play the game long enough.
Pokeballs come in packs of 20, 100 and 200. Incense can also be purchased with Pokémon GO Coins. They come in singles and packs of 8 and 25. Eggs can be purchased individually in the Pokémon GO Shop, and in packs of 8, 25.
Storage and bag upgrades are also available.
How to Get Pokémon GO Coins
Of course, Nintendo and Niantic hope users will pay for Pokémon GO Coins. There are other options for those who do not want to spend at all in the game.
Once your trainer reaches level 5, you can join a Team and start fighting for control of Gyms in your area. Leaving a Pokémon behind in a Gym controlled by your team grants your Trainer a Defense Bonus. This Defender Bonus increases the number of creatures you leave behind in Gyms. Coins are rewarded every 20 hours.
Good luck earning Pokémon GO Coins.
