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==Basics of Gyms in Pokémon GO== | ==Basics of Gyms in Pokémon GO== | ||
[[File:GO Guide Gym 1.png|thumb|150px|A Gym nearby, claimed by Team Mystic, with a {{p|Pidgeot}} as its strongest Pokémon]] | [[File:GO Guide Gym 1.png|thumb|150px|A Gym nearby, claimed by Team Mystic, with a {{p|Pidgeot}} as its strongest Pokémon]] | ||
The {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} | The {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} {{OBP|Gym|GO}} challenge has been the core of the Pokémon narrative for over twenty years now, and as such the Gym mechanic of [[Pokémon GO]] is arguably the most complex and nuanced feature of the game. Before [[Pokémon Trainer|trainers]] can even begin claiming Gyms in Pokémon GO they must have reached Trainer [[Level]] 5. If you are not yet Level 5, you are encouraged to get back out there and catch every Pokémon you see and visit every [[PokéStop]] you can. Before long you'll be ready to begin battling Gyms and claim them for your own. | ||
Upon reaching Trainer Level 5 you'll be prompted to choose one of three teams. | Upon reaching Trainer Level 5 you'll be prompted to choose one of three teams. | ||
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To reinforce your friendly Gym, you need to walk up to that Gym, touch it to enter, and at the bottom of the screen, touch '''Add Pokémon''', and select the Pokémon you want to add to the Gym. Bear in mind that you can only add one Pokémon per Gym, so make sure to choose carefully. | To reinforce your friendly Gym, you need to walk up to that Gym, touch it to enter, and at the bottom of the screen, touch '''Add Pokémon''', and select the Pokémon you want to add to the Gym. Bear in mind that you can only add one Pokémon per Gym, so make sure to choose carefully. | ||
Battles in a friendly Gym are similar to those fought in a rival one, although neither the Gym's Pokémon nor Prestige level will be damaged. However, your Pokémon will be damaged, so you will need to heal them through items obtained at | Battles in a friendly Gym are similar to those fought in a rival one, although neither the Gym's Pokémon nor Prestige level will be damaged. However, your Pokémon will be damaged, so you will need to heal them through items obtained at [[PokéStop]]s. | ||
The longer you keep on battling on that Gym, the better its Prestige level will be, eventually allowing another slot on the Pokémon list for defending the tower. The higher the Prestige level is, the longer it will take for Gyms to level up even further. For example, going from level 2 to 3 can be done in about two matches while going from Level 6 to 7 could take over ten matches. | The longer you keep on battling on that Gym, the better its Prestige level will be, eventually allowing another slot on the Pokémon list for defending the tower. The higher the Prestige level is, the longer it will take for Gyms to level up even further. For example, going from level 2 to 3 can be done in about two matches while going from Level 6 to 7 could take over ten matches. | ||
