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PokeStops are places in Pokemon Go that allow you to collect items such as eggs and more Poke Balls to capture more Pokemon!
These will be located at select places near you, such as historical markers, monuments, and art installations. PokeStops are indicated on your map with blue icons, like the ones above. When you're close enough to interact with the icon, it will change shape. Clicking on the icon will then allows you to swipe the Photo Disc, which will generate items in bubbles. Tap the bubbles to collect your items! (You can also just exit the PokeStop once the items appear. They will be collected regardless).
After you've collected items from a PokeStop, the icon's color will change to purple, and you will not be able to collect items from it again until it refreshes to blue, which takes about five minutes. Conveniently, you don't need to travel away from the PokeStop for it to refresh, so if you live or work on a PokeStop you can get items often!
Most often, a PokeStop will grant you three to four items at a time. Until you're level 5, PokeStops will grant you exclusively PokeBalls andPokemon Eggs. One you reach level 5, at times PokeStops will generate up to six PokeBalls, and other items such as Revives and Potions to use now that your trainer can access Gyms and battle other Pokemon.
Note that PokeStops can only be interacted with when in range - if you are on a bus or other form of transit, you may not be able to interact in time unless the vehicle is slowing or stopped!
Lure Modules and PokeStops
If a player purchases one of the Lure Modules from the in-game Shop, the player can place a lure at any PokeStop to increase the amount of Pokemon who will gravitate to that area - and this will benefit any other players in the area.
You can even see when a PokeStop is under the influence of a Lure Module on the map by looking for the showering of pink petals, and interacting with the PokeStop will have an icon that details who used the lure.
How to Create a PokeStop Farming Spot
When combined with a Lure Module, PokeStops can be a great place to find pokemon - but some communties have created actual farming spots that can churn out a near endless supply of pokemon and supplies - and you can too!
Making this work isn't always easy, and you'll need a lot of things to make it work, but below you will find the essentials:
MULTIPLE POKESTOPS
The most important part of a farming spot is location. To get the most out of a place, you'll want to have several PokeStops within a short distance of each other. Having anywhere from 3 to 5 stops that are within easy walking distance or overlapping each other is a great start. Depending on where you live, you may have to do a bit of exploring, check nearby neighborhoods or cities, or even parks or major landmarks to find a good layout.
The PokeStops serve two important services - they can provide a constant stream of pokemon when lures are placed at them, and the more PokeStops near you, the less downtime you'll have after catching pokemon waiting for new ones to appear. The second service is to replenish your poke ball supply - especially if you plan to do this for an extended time, you'll need to refresh your supply.
Keep in mind the pokemon found in the nearby area. The only thing better than having pokemon show up at lures is finding even more walking between them. Spots with multiple PokeStops in big parks or on the waterfront can usually get you a diverse amount of pokemon that will always show up.
BRING LURES (AND FRIENDS WITH LURES)
To make this work, you'll need a lot of Lure Modules. Since you only get a few lures from leveling up - you will either have to buy a lot of them yourself, or get a group of friends (or even find a nearby community) to help pitch in. Having all of the PokeStops enabled with lures is key to farming, as it allows you to continuously walk to each PokeStop in turn that are nearby with a almost constant stream of appearing pokemon.
If you happen to stumble upon a popular area with players and stops that have lures, be sure to contribute where you can!
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