Pokémon GO First-Ever-Life-Sized Gym Spotted in New York City, USA

Trainers, Pokémon GO Fest 2023 has kicked off in the bustling heart of New York City, and this year’s festival brings an incredible twist, life-sized Gyms that you can physically explore. Whether you’re Team Mystic, Team Instinct, or Team Valor, it’s time to put your skills to the test in a real-world Pokémon battle like never before.

These Gyms are not just virtual locations on your screen; they are towering structures spread across New York City, ready for Trainers to battle and claim. Get ready to challenge the Pokémon of rival teams, work together with your allies, and immerse yourself in the authentic Gym experience.

Gyms are all about battles, and here’s what you need to know:

• Motivation Matters: Each Pokémon in a Gym has motivation-a desire to defend its location. As an opposing Trainer, your goal is to defeat the Pokémon and reduce their motivation to zero.
• Strength in Numbers: Some Gyms house powerful Pokémon. To conquer them, join forces with other Trainers, even from rival teams, and launch a coordinated attack.
• HP and CP: Your Pokémon’s ability to succeed in battle depends on Hit Points (HP) and Combat Power (CP). Choose your fighters wisely.

Your Team’s Role: Defend or Conquer

• Team Mystic, Team Instinct, or Team Valor: Align with your chosen team and work to defend or conquer Gyms across the city.
• Defending Your Gym: Keep the motivation high by treating your Pokémon well. A motivated Pokémon is a strong defender.
• Conquering Rival Gyms: Collaborate with fellow Trainers, deplete rival Pokémon’s motivation, and claim the Gym as your own.

More Than Just Battles: Gym Features

• Raid Battles: Face the challenge of Boss Pokémon taking over Gyms and team up with others to defeat them.
  Gym Badges: Earn recognition through badges by battling, defending, or nurturing your Gym’s Pokémon.
  Collect Items: Don’t forget to collect Poké Balls, Potions, and other essential items by spinning the Photo Disc at Gyms.

Is that the first-ever life-sized Pokémon GO Gym?!

Yes, Trainers.
Yes, it is. 🤩

📍: New York City, USA#PokemonGOFest2023 pic.twitter.com/6CQGN5nvY6

— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) August 18, 2023

Pokémon GO Fest 2023 in New York City offers an unprecedented opportunity for Trainers of all levels. From experiencing life-sized Gyms to taking part in Raid Battles and collecting Gym Badges, there’s something for everyone.

Mark your territory, team up with fellow Trainers, and dive into the electrifying world of real-life Pokémon battles. This is not just a game; this is a living, breathing adventure. New York City awaits you, Trainers. Ready, set, GO.