If you’ve spotted Pokémon GO Golden PokéStops glowing on the map and wondered Do Golden Pokestops Give PokéCoins, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most searched questions right now, and the confusion makes sense. They’re gold. They drop coins. So surely they give PokéCoins, right?
Actually, no.
Let’s take a look below and find out all the details and learn about the different coins and their value.
The Difference Between PokéCoins and Gimmighoul Coins
Golden PokéStops in Pokémon GO do not give PokéCoins, the premium currency used in the in-game shop. Instead, they drop a completely different currency called Gimmighoul Coins, which are used to evolve Gimmighoul.
Many players search the same question: do Golden PokéStops give PokéCoins in Pokémon GO?
The answer is simple: no. Golden PokéStops do not give PokéCoins.
Instead, Golden PokéStops give Gimmighoul Coins, which are completely different from PokéCoins.
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PokéCoins
• Premium currency
• Used in the in-game shop
• Earned from defending Gyms
• Maximum 50 per day
Gimmighoul Coins
• Evolution currency
• Dropped from Pokémon GO Golden PokéStops
• Required to evolve Gimmighoul
• 999 required
Golden PokéStops will never increase your PokéCoin balance.
Why the Confusion Exists
The confusion comes from the name. Since Golden PokéStops drop “coins,” many assume they must be PokéCoins.
They are not.
Golden PokéStops are tied to the Paldea feature set introduced alongside Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.
How to Actually Earn PokéCoins
If you want PokéCoins, you must:
• Place Pokémon in Gyms
• Defend for as long as possible
• Reach the daily cap of 50
Golden PokéStops have no impact on this system.
Can Golden PokéStops ever give PokéCoins during events?
No. Golden PokéStops are programmed to drop Gimmighoul Coins only.
Is there any faster way to get PokéCoins?
Unfortuntately not that we have found. Beyond earning 50 a day maximum in gyms, and the purchasing them directly from the item shop, the GO Pass does someimes containt them, with more available in the paid for GO Pass too. So there is always that way to obtain more.
