Pokemon Go Store Breakdown: All Items & Costs

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Pokemon Go Store Breakdown: All Items & Costs (Updated October 2023)

The Pokemon Go Store is your one-stop shop for items to enhance your gameplay, customize your avatar, and make catching ’em all a little easier (or faster!). But with a wide range of options, from Poké Balls to Remote Raid Passes, it can be overwhelming to know what’s worth your hard-earned PokéCoins (and real-world cash!). This article breaks down every item category in the Pokemon Go Store, detailing their functions and current costs, to help you make informed decisions about your purchases.

Note: Prices can fluctuate and special bundles are often available, so check the in-game store for the most up-to-date information. This guide focuses on standard, consistently available items. Prices are listed in PokéCoins, unless otherwise stated.

I. Poké Balls & Berries

This section is crucial for, well, catching Pokémon!

  • Poké Balls (Red): The standard ball for catching Pokémon.

    • 20 Poké Balls: 100 PokéCoins
    • 100 Poké Balls: 460 PokéCoins
    • 200 Poké Balls: 800 PokéCoins

  • Great Balls (Blue): Increase your chances of catching Pokémon compared to Poké Balls. Usually obtained through leveling up, PokéStops, and Research Tasks, and are rarely directly purchasable as standalone items (they are more commonly bundled).

  • Ultra Balls (Black/Yellow): Offer the highest catch rate of the regularly available Poké Balls. Similar to Great Balls, they are primarily obtained through gameplay, not direct purchase (typically found in bundles).

  • Premier Balls (White): Used exclusively in Raid Battles and when encountering Shadow Pokémon after defeating Team GO Rocket. These cannot be purchased and are earned through completing the encounters.

  • Razz Berry: Makes a wild Pokémon easier to catch on your next throw. Primarily obtained through gameplay, not direct purchase (typically found in bundles).

  • Nanab Berry: Calms down a wild Pokémon, making it less likely to move around and attack, simplifying the catch process. Primarily obtained through gameplay, not direct purchase (typically found in bundles).

  • Pinap Berry: Doubles the amount of Candy you receive if your next catch attempt is successful. Great for evolving and powering up Pokémon. Primarily obtained through gameplay, not direct purchase (typically found in bundles).

  • Golden Razz Berry: Greatly increases your chances of catching a wild Pokémon. Also fully restores a Pokémon’s motivation in a Gym. Typically obtained through Raids and Research, very rarely available for direct purchase.

  • Silver Pinap Berry: Combines the effects of a Razz Berry and a Pinap Berry. Increases catch rate and yields more Candy. Obtained through Special Research and rarely in bundles.

II. Battle Items

These items are essential for Raids, Gym battles, and Team GO Rocket encounters.

  • Potion: Restores 20 HP to a fainted or injured Pokémon. Primarily obtained through gameplay, not direct purchase (typically found in bundles).

  • Super Potion: Restores 50 HP. Primarily obtained through gameplay, not direct purchase (typically found in bundles).

  • Hyper Potion: Restores 200 HP. Primarily obtained through gameplay, not direct purchase (typically found in bundles).

  • Max Potion: Fully restores a Pokémon’s HP. Primarily obtained through gameplay, not direct purchase (typically found in bundles).

  • Revive: Revives a fainted Pokémon with half its HP. Primarily obtained through gameplay, not direct purchase (typically found in bundles).

  • Max Revive: Revives a fainted Pokémon with full HP. Primarily obtained through gameplay, not direct purchase (typically found in bundles).

  • Fast TM: Allows you to change a Pokémon’s Fast Attack to a different, random move from its available pool. Frequently found in bundles and as raid rewards. Sometimes sold individually, but pricing is inconsistent.

  • Charged TM: Allows you to change a Pokémon’s Charged Attack to a different, random move from its available pool. Frequently found in bundles and as raid rewards. Sometimes sold individually, but pricing is inconsistent.

  • Elite Fast TM: Allows you to choose a specific Fast Attack for your Pokémon, including legacy and event-exclusive moves. Rare and expensive. Typically only available in special boxes during events (price varies, often exceeding 2000 PokéCoins).

  • Elite Charged TM: Allows you to choose a specific Charged Attack for your Pokémon, including legacy and event-exclusive moves. Rare and expensive. Typically only available in special boxes during events (price varies, often exceeding 2000 PokéCoins).

III. Raid Passes

Essential for participating in Raid Battles.

  • Raid Pass (Green): Allows you to participate in a Raid Battle at a Gym you are physically present at. You receive one free Raid Pass per day by spinning a Gym’s Photo Disc (you can only hold one free pass at a time). Additional passes can be purchased.

    • 1 Raid Pass: 100 PokéCoins
    • 3 Premium Battle Passes (functionally identical to regular Raid Passes): 250 PokéCoins (occasionally available)

  • Remote Raid Pass (Blue): Allows you to participate in a Raid Battle from a distance, as long as you can see the Gym on your map or have a friend invite you.

    • 1 Remote Raid Pass: 195 PokéCoins
    • 3 Remote Raid Passes: 525 PokéCoins

IV. Incubators

Used to hatch Eggs collected from PokéStops and gifts.

  • Egg Incubator (∞ Uses, Orange): Your default incubator. It has unlimited uses but can only hatch one Egg at a time. Cannot be purchased.

  • Egg Incubator (Blue): Used to hatch Eggs. Breaks after 3 uses.

    • 1 Incubator: 150 PokéCoins

  • Super Incubator (Purple): Reduces the distance required to hatch Eggs by 1/3. Breaks after 3 uses.

    • 1 Super Incubator: 200 PokéCoins

V. Enhancement Items

These items offer various boosts and benefits.

  • Incense: Attracts Pokémon to your location for a set duration (typically 30 minutes, but can be extended during events).

    • 1 Incense: 40 PokéCoins
    • 8 Incense: 250 PokéCoins
    • 25 Incense: 1250 Pokecoins (Bundle offer, usually available)

  • Daily Adventure Incense: A free, daily incense that, when activated while walking, will attract Pokemon for 15 minutes, including a chance at attracting Galarian Legendary Birds. This cannot be purchased.

  • Lure Module: Attracts Pokémon to a PokéStop for 30 minutes, benefiting all players in the area.

    • 1 Lure Module: 100 PokéCoins
    • 8 Lure Modules: 680 PokéCoins

  • Glacial Lure Module: Attracts Ice and Water-type Pokémon. Also allows certain Pokémon (like Eevee to evolve into Glaceon) to evolve when near the PokéStop.

    • 1 Glacial Lure: 180 PokéCoins

  • Mossy Lure Module: Attracts Grass, Bug, and Poison-type Pokémon. Also allows certain Pokémon (like Eevee to evolve into Leafeon) to evolve when near the PokéStop.

    • 1 Mossy Lure: 180 PokéCoins

  • Magnetic Lure Module: Attracts Electric, Steel, and Rock-type Pokémon. Also allows certain Pokémon (like Magneton and Nosepass to evolve into Magnezone and Probopass) to evolve when near the PokéStop.

    • 1 Magnetic Lure: 180 PokéCoins
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  • Rainy Lure Module: Attracts Water, Bug, and Electric-type Pokémon. Also allows certain Pokémon (like Sliggoo to evolve into Goodra) to evolve when near the PokéStop.

    • 1 Rainy Lure: 180 PokéCoins

  • Lucky Egg: Doubles the amount of XP you earn for 30 minutes.

    • 1 Lucky Egg: 80 PokéCoins
    • 8 Lucky Eggs: 500 PokéCoins
    • 25 Lucky Eggs: 1250 Pokecoins (Bundle offer, usually available)

  • Star Piece: Increases the amount of Stardust you earn by 50% for 30 minutes.

    • 1 Star Piece: 100 PokéCoins
    • 8 Star Pieces: 640 PokéCoins
    • 25 Star Pieces: 1600 Pokecoins (Bundle offer, usually available)

  • Poffin: Instantly fills your Buddy Pokémon’s hunger meter and excites them, increasing the amount of hearts you can earn and reducing the walking distance for candy.

    • 1 Poffin: 100 PokéCoins

VI. Storage Upgrades

Expand your carrying capacity.

  • Pokémon Storage Upgrade: Increases the number of Pokémon you can hold by 50.

    • 200 PokéCoins

  • Item Bag Upgrade: Increases the number of items you can carry by 50.

    • 200 PokéCoins

VII. Avatar Items & Poses

Customize your in-game appearance. These are purely cosmetic and have no impact on gameplay. Prices vary significantly, ranging from 50 PokéCoins to over 1000 PokéCoins for elaborate outfits and poses. Categories include:

  • Hats
  • Glasses
  • Tops
  • Bags
  • Gloves
  • Bottoms
  • Socks
  • Shoes
  • Outfits (Sets)
  • Poses
  • Masks

VIII. Boxes (Bundles)

These are frequently rotating special offers that bundle multiple items together, often at a discounted price compared to buying the items individually. They are highly recommended if you need the included items. Common box types include:

  • Special Box: Usually a small discount, often containing Poké Balls, Potions, and sometimes a Raid Pass or Incubator.
  • Great Box: A better value, typically including more Raid Passes, Incubators, and other premium items.
  • Ultra Box: The best value for PokéCoins, offering a large quantity of premium items like Raid Passes, Super Incubators, Lucky Eggs, and Star Pieces.
  • Adventure Box: Focused on items for hatching Eggs and increasing Stardust gains, usually containing Super Incubators and Star Pieces.
  • Community Day Box: Offered during Community Day events, this often includes Elite TMs, Incense, Lucky Eggs, and other items useful for the event.
  • Event-Specific Boxes: Many events offer unique boxes tailored to the event’s features.

The contents and prices of boxes change frequently, so always check the in-game store for current offerings.

IX. Medallions

  • Team Medallion: Allows you to change your team (Mystic, Valor, or Instinct) once. You can only purchase one every 365 days.
    • 1000 PokéCoins

X. PokéCoins

PokéCoins are the in-game currency. You can earn them by:

  • Defending Gyms: You earn 6 PokéCoins per hour your Pokémon defends a Gym, up to a maximum of 50 PokéCoins per day.
  • Purchasing them with real money:
    • 100 PokéCoins: $0.99 USD
    • 550 PokéCoins: $4.99 USD
    • 1,200 PokéCoins: $9.99 USD
    • 2,500 PokéCoins: $19.99 USD
    • 5,200 PokéCoins: $39.99 USD
    • 14,500 PokéCoins: $99.99 USD

(Prices in other currencies will vary.)

XI. Stickers
Stickers can be attached to gifts and do not have gameplay use, just used for gift sending.
* Sticker packs prices and contents vary.

This comprehensive breakdown should give you a clear understanding of the Pokemon Go Store and help you spend your PokéCoins (and real money) wisely. Remember to prioritize items that align with your playstyle and current goals, and always check for special offers and bundles! Good luck, Trainer!

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