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Appendix:Pokémon GO Player's Guide/Gyms (view source)

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[[File:GO Guide Gym 3.png|thumb|150px|A Pokémon battle, for now only available in Gyms, eventually, Pokémon will be able to battle outside them]]
[[File:GO Guide Gym 3.png|thumb|150px|A Pokémon battle, for now only available in Gyms, eventually, Pokémon will be able to battle outside them]]
In Pokémon GO, battles can only be conducted at Gyms. Battles are not turn-based, and they are not conducted directly between two players. Rather, your opponent is always under AI control. Battles are also timed, limited to 100 seconds.
In Pokémon GO, battles can only be conducted at Gyms. Battles are not turn-based, and they are not conducted directly between two players. Rather, your opponent is always under AI control. Battles are also timed, limited to 100 seconds.
When you fight at Gyms and defeat a Pokemon (whether rival or friendly), you will earn experience points.


Depending on whether the Gym is a rival Gym or a friendly Gym, the format will be slightly different.
Depending on whether the Gym is a rival Gym or a friendly Gym, the format will be slightly different.
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[[File:GO Guide Gym 2.png|thumb|150px|Use your strongest Pokémon if you want to keep the Gym for your team]]
[[File:GO Guide Gym 2.png|thumb|150px|Use your strongest Pokémon if you want to keep the Gym for your team]]
When your team has a Gym, plenty of Trainers are required to work together so as to build up the Gym's defense. Upon challenging a friendly Gym, you are helping it build their Prestige level up, so that more Pokémon can be used to defend the Gym.
When your team has a Gym, plenty of Trainers are required to work together so as to build up the Gym's defense. Upon challenging a friendly Gym, you are helping it build their Prestige level up, so that more Pokémon can be used to defend the Gym.
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 [[PokéStop]]s.
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.  
If you are near a friendly Gym and it is possible to reinforce it, you will see the '''Add Pokémon''' icon in the lower left corner of the Gym display screen. (If the gym has insufficient prestige to allow you to add a Pokemon, only the '''Fight''' icon will be present in the lower right corner.) If available, 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.
===Benefits of defending a Gym===
[[File:GO Guide Gym 5.png|thumb|150px|Earning PokéCoins and Stardust with only one Pokémon stationed in a Gym]]
If you have ''Added a pokemon'' to a friendly gym, you also earn a reward for leaving that Pokémon there, until it is defeated. Your first reward for defending a friendly gym by adding a Pokémon is available '''immediately''' upon adding it, so it is good practice to collect that reward as soon as you add the Pokemon to the gym.
In the Store/items menu, you will find a shield icon which will let you know how many Pokémon you have defending Gyms. Tap it to collect any rewards. (You must do this while the Pokémon is still defending the gym. After it has been defeated, the ability to collect the reward is gone.) You will earn 500 Stardust and 10 PokéCoins for every Gym held, having a maximum of ten Gyms. You can claim this reward every 21 hours, after which the timer will refresh and you will have to wait until you can cash them in again.


==When interacting with other players==
==When interacting with other players==
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* When you claim a new Gym consider training there for a bit to raise its Prestige level. This will allow other members of your team to quickly place other Pokémon in the Gym without having to defeat your strongest Pokémon and leveling Prestige themselves.  
* When you claim a new Gym consider training there for a bit to raise its Prestige level. This will allow other members of your team to quickly place other Pokémon in the Gym without having to defeat your strongest Pokémon and leveling Prestige themselves.  
* Many Gyms are at locations such as churches, hospitals, and cemeteries. In some cases they may also be located at a place of residence, or in an area protected by a homeowner's association or gated community. Always be aware of where Gyms are located and do not trespass. If asked by security, neighborhood watch, or local police to leave the premises, always be polite and comply. If a resident asks you to leave their property, apologize and comply.  
* Many Gyms are at locations such as churches, hospitals, and cemeteries. In some cases they may also be located at a place of residence, or in an area protected by a homeowner's association or gated community. Always be aware of where Gyms are located and do not trespass. If asked by security, neighborhood watch, or local police to leave the premises, always be polite and comply. If a resident asks you to leave their property, apologize and comply.  
==Benefits of combat in Gyms==
[[File:GO Guide Gym 5.png|thumb|150px|Earning PokéCoins and Stardust with only one Pokémon stationed in a Gym]]
When you fight on Gyms, you will earn experience points, but you also win a daily reward for leaving a Pokémon on a Gym's team.
In the Store menu, you will find a shield which will let you know how many Pokémon you have defending Gyms. You will earn 500 Stardust and 10 PokéCoins for every Gym held, having a maximum of ten Gyms. You can claim them every 21 hours, after of which the timer will refresh and you will have to wait until you can cash them in again. You could also bypass the timer and buy them instead.


==Current bugs encountered in Gyms==
==Current bugs encountered in Gyms==
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