Pokemon GO Routes: A Complete Guide (2024)

Aug. 7, 2024

If you regularly play Pokemon GO, chances are you’ve heard or even come across the term routes. A system implemented a few years back, routes give Pokemon GO trainers even more ways to play the game and reap rewards together. However, newcomers might find the entire system a bit confusing. If you’re among them then keep reading as we tell you all about Pokemon GO routes using our guide here!

What Are Pokemon GO Routes

As you already know Pokemon GO is all about walking around and catching Pokemon. Routes make that process easier. Put simply Pokemon GO routes let trainerscreate and walk pre-mapped pathsfor teamwork and rewards.

Besides offering that much-needed downtime, Pokemon GO routes offer exploration bonuses, route badges, and a pre-determined idea of where to walk in the game. So if you’re someone interested, keep reading to learn how to create a Pokemon GO route.

Let’s first begin by creating a Pokemon GO route so you can map out your own path and share it with others. Pokemon GO allowsplayers above level 37to create various routes. Furthermore, routes must be between 0.5 to 20 km. To create a Pokemon GO route, follow the steps below.

Provided your Pokemon GO route is accepted, fellow trainers will be able to walk it for rewards and boosts. Furthermore, try to choose a safe route, as unsafe ones get rejected. This means no route going through private property and shady areas will do.

Besides creating them, you can also join Pokemon GO routes. Follow the steps below to learn how to do so:

And it’s that easy to join Pokemon GO Routes. So, if you see a route available near you, use it.

While Pokemon GO routes might sound unnecessary, Niantic does reward trainers who do so. For starters, you’ll find unique Pokemon along the route that rarely appear in the wild. Furthermore, regional Pokemon appear more regularly.

Hence, try out routes for some region-specific Pokemon if you are in a new state or country. Rarely you can get items likeFast TMs, Poke Balls, XP, Hyper Potions, etc.

Furthermore, while not guaranteed, you can receive theZygarde cellsby walking routes. This is one of therarest Pokemon, and the cells are required to power them up. So, if you plan on performing PvP, walk routes to collect the cells and power up your Zygarde. Routes also help you complete the“From A to Zygarde”particular field research, giving you more rewards.

That is everything you should know before using routes in Pokemon GO. In the comments below, let us know if you plan to use any routes or actively walk on one.

As per the community, you can create a total of five routes, and depending upon Niantic verification, this process takes a whole month for all of your routes to get verified.

Meet Sampad, Beebom’s in-house video game enthusiast and writer. With two years of freelance experience, he has passionately crafted articles about the games he loves. You can find his writings on Sportskeeda, Gamingbolt, and GGTalks.

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