Pokemon Go Guemes Island

Pokemon Go Guemes Island edition for Pokestop locations and the Gym, as well as hints. As has been stated many times by Pokemon Go, respect others and DO NOT TRESPASS! 

When you're out hunting for Pokémon on Guemes Island, remember to keep an eye on your surroundings! The island is a lively place with cars, bikes, joggers, horses, and all sorts of activities going on alongside the Pokémon adventure. So, let’s stay safe and have a fantastic time exploring! Happy hunting!

The Andersons General Store is now under new ownership. You can find more information at the Guemes Island Store. It functions as both a restaurant and a bar, offering a variety of items stored in the fridges at the back of the establishment. It's a great place to relax while hunting for Pokémon. We have identified several hotspots for catching Pokémon near the store, ferry, and parking lots. If you're waiting for your next ferry, you're in luck! There are many nearby spots for hunting, including one very close PokéStop. If you have kids with you on the hunt, please keep a close eye on them, as there is a lot of traffic in this area!

The Guemes Island Church currently serves as the only Pokémon Gym on the island. It has a small parking lot shared with the Guemes Island Community Center, with additional parking available on the north side of the Community Center. Situated next to Guemes Island Road, this area can get quite busy at times. The nearby Pokéstop is located at the Guemes Island Community Center, and between the Church and the Community Center lies a quaint labyrinth, adding a touch of charm to the surroundings.

The Guemes Island Community Center is a Pokestop. There is a parking area to the north of the building. This location is next to Guemes Island Road and at times can get very busy. 

Schoolhouse Park is an excellent spot for Pokémon hunting, offering fun for all ages. The park features an outhouse, picnic tables, a playground, and a combined basketball/tennis court. With two Pokéstops on-site, it's perfect for setting up a lure module while enjoying a picnic. Kids will have a blast exploring the area, and parking is convenient with two lots—one to the north and another to the west.

The Guemes Island Cemetery features a Pokéstop located at the entrance pillars. While no Pokémon seem to appear in this area, it's important to approach the site with respect. Please honor the memory of the departed and ensure no gravesites are disturbed during your visit.

Young’s Park is an excellent spot to relax and hunt for Pokémon. The park offers picnic tables and barbecue pits for your convenience. Among all Pokémon hunting locations, this is likely the safest in terms of traffic. It also provides beach access and is located adjacent to Guemes Island Resort. The resort features a small store with various items available for purchase.

The Pokéstop on the Guemes Mountain Trail is located a short distance up the trail and cannot be accessed directly from the road. Parking is quite limited at this time, so walking or biking from the Guemes Island Ferry is recommended. The trail offers a fantastic hiking experience, complete with breathtaking views. For further details, refer to the link above.

POKEMON GO TIPS

How to get Pikachu as your first Pokémon:

When the first three Pokémon pop-up, walk away in any direction until they disappear and reappear around you. Walk away again in any direction until they disappear again and reappear around you. Continue to do this until Pikachu joins the other three and tap on him. Once he appears, throw your Pokéball at him and you have caught yourself Pikachu!

Higher chance of keeping your Pokémon in the ball:

You have a higher chance at keeping your Pokémon within your Pokéball when the constricting circle is at its smallest when you throw your ball.

Rustling leaves on the map:

If you see leaves blowing around at certain points on your map this means that there is a high chance there are Pokémon lurking and it is worth heading over there.

Pokéstops: 

-Pokéstops regenerate every 5 minutes

-A module can be placed at any Pokéstop and will lure Pokémon to you and other players for 30 minutes. If you see petals falling around the Pokéstop icon then that means there is a module currently in place.   

Time of Day:

Different Pokémon come out at different times during the day and night. Pokemon such as Gastly and Haunter are found lurking around late at night. 

Turn off AR:

Turning off augmented reality (AR) makes it much easier to catch your Pokémon. Instead of seeing Pokémon in the world around you, you’ll get a generic background and your Pokémon will be centered making it much easier to hit with your Pokéball. This also helps save battery life!

What indicates rarity? :

Rarity is indicated by the color of the rings displayed over the Pokémon when you go to catch them. 

Green = Easy to catch and common rarity 

Orange = More difficult to catch and rarer to find

Red = Very difficult to catch and very rare

Catching a Rare Made Easier:

To make it easier to catch a rare and to keep the Pokémon in your ball, be sure to use Razzberries combined with Great Balls. To access these, when going to catch your Pokémon, tap your bag icon and there you will find both the Razzberries and Great Balls.

Getting Pikachu Gold:

-Pikachu gold can be obtained from being parked at a Gym. For each Gym, you are at you get 10 gold coins and 500 stardust. You can only obtain these rewards every 20 hours.

-Or you can spend real money and purchase Pikachu gold at the in-game store.

Hatching Eggs:

-There are three different distances for eggs that you must walk; 2km, 5km, 10km

-The higher the distance, the rarer the Pokémon.

-Pokémon Go must be open for the app to record your distance

-It is said that you must be going under 12MPH to have the app count your distance, so driving does not work for egg hatching.

Pokémon and Driving:

-Don’t Pokémon and drive! If you are a passenger, then go for it!

-Catching Pokémon while going at high speeds doesn’t always pan out. If you are moving too quickly (40MPH+) your Pokémon will break out and run away. You can take the risk but I wouldn’t waste your Pokéballs.  

How to get the preferred Eevee evolution:

You are able to force what your Eevee will evolve to. To have this happen you need to rename your Eevee before you evolve it. Go to the Eevee you want to evolve in your Pokémon list, hit the pen icon next to its name, and then rename it according to the Eeveelution you want (see below). Quit out of the app and restart it, just to make sure the name is registered with the Pokémon Go servers, and then evolve your Eevee. 

Rainer = Vaporean

Sparky = Jolteon

Pyro = Flareon