Ultimate Guide to Potions in Pokémon Go

In Pokemon Go, potions are vital consumables that help restore HP and keep your Pokémon battle-ready. To acquire them, however, you’ll first need to unlock access to potions.

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Potions can heal Pokémon when their health is low, but if a Pokémon gets knocked out or faints, you’ll need to use a revive instead. Let’s delve into more details regarding potions in Pokemon Go.

How to Farm Potions in Pokemon Go?

Potions are essential for trainers who frequently participate in gym battles and raids. Try these strategies to boost your chances of obtaining potions.

1. Level Up

One of the first steps you should take is to level up your character. You can do this by catching Pokémon and spinning PokéStops. As you accumulate Experience Points (XP), you’ll eventually level up and earn potions as rewards.

2. Spinning PokéStops

Make sure to spin any PokéStops you come across, as they have a 22% drop rate for potions.

Regular Potions can be obtained starting at level 5, Super Potions at level 10, Hyper Potions at level 15, and Max Potions become available once you reach level 25.

3. Spinning Gym Spots

Once you defeat a Pokémon from the team that controls a gym, you can place your Pokémon at that gym. This action allows you to spin the gym’s photo disk, earning rewards similar to the ones you would get from PokéStops.

4. Earned as Rewards/Gifts

You can acquire potions as rewards from raids or by defeating members of Team Go Rocket. Another reliable source is from friends—higher friendship levels increase your odds of receiving Hyper and Max Potions.

5. Getting from the In-Game Shop

If you are struggling to find potions with the methods mentioned earlier, your last resort may be to buy them from the in-game store. Occasionally, you can find bundles of potions available for purchase using Pokecoins.

You can purchase x10 Max Potions for 200 Pokecoins or $2 in the shop.

How to Get All Potions in Pokemon Go?

Potion	Effects	Unlock Level	Location
Regular Potion	Restores 20 HP	Level 5	Found at PokéStops and Gym discs
Super Potion	Restores 50 HP	Level 10	Found at PokéStops and Gym discs
Hyper Potion	Restores 200 HP	Level 15	Found at PokéStops and Gym discs
Max Potion	Restores full health	Level 25	Found at PokéStops and Gym discs

Spinning a PokéStop or Gym Disk for 7 consecutive days will grant you a bonus daily spin that has an increased chance of yielding Hyper Potions.

How to Heal Without Potions in Pokemon Go?

If you have run out of potions and can’t find any at PokéStops or Gyms, look for a healing station at these locations to let your Pokémon rest. This will restore their health to 100%.

Another option is to have a Pokémon that can provide healing candies or to level up your Pokémon to completely restore their health.

Maisah Bustami
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