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If a Gym tower is white, that Gym is currently not controlled by any team. If in range of the Gym, a player on a team can claim it for their team by placing one of their own Pokémon in it. | If a Gym tower is white, that Gym is currently not controlled by any team. If in range of the Gym, a player on a team can claim it for their team by placing one of their own Pokémon in it. | ||
If a Gym tower is red, yellow, or blue, that Gym is currently controlled by the team of that color. Trainers on the same team can use their team's Gyms to train. Trainers on opposing teams will be prompted to challenge the Gym to lower its Prestige. In the Map View, the defending Pokémon in the Gym with the highest CP will appear on top of the tower marking the Gym, and it is marked with a crown when inspecting the Gym. | If a Gym tower is red, yellow, or blue, that Gym is currently controlled by the team of that color. Trainers on the same team can use their team's Gyms to train. Trainers on opposing teams will be prompted to challenge the Gym to lower its Prestige. In the Map View, the defending Pokémon in the Gym with the highest CP will appear on top of the tower marking the Gym, and it is marked with a crown when inspecting the Gym. Players often aim to reduce enemy gyms down to zero prestige such that they become uncontrolled and they can place one of their Pokémon as the first defender and claim the gym for their team. | ||
If a tower in the Map View has explosions and battle signs, it means that the Gym is currently being challenged and/or trained at. | If a tower in the Map View has explosions and battle signs, it means that the Gym is currently being challenged and/or trained at. | ||
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[[File:GO Guide Gym 4.png|thumb|150px|A Gym has been reduced to 0 Prestige due to a challenger, making it free to be claimed for any team.]] | [[File:GO Guide Gym 4.png|thumb|150px|A Gym has been reduced to 0 Prestige due to a challenger, making it free to be claimed for any team.]] | ||
Any Gym that is controlled by a team has a level, which is determined by its Prestige. The Gym's level determines the number of defending Pokémon that can be placed in it. If a Gym's level falls below the number of defending Pokémon, the Pokémon with the lowest {{DL|Statistic|Combat Power|CP}} is ejected from the Gym and returned to its owner. If a Gym's level is higher than the number of Pokémon currently stationed there, a Trainer on the same team as the Gym can add an additional Pokémon. | Any Gym that is controlled by a team has a level, which is determined by its Prestige. The Gym's level determines the number of defending Pokémon that can be placed in it. If a Gym's level falls below the number of defending Pokémon, the Pokémon with the lowest {{DL|Statistic|Combat Power|CP}} is ejected from the Gym and returned to its owner. If a Gym's level is higher than the number of Pokémon currently stationed there, a Trainer on the same team as the Gym can add an additional Pokémon. Trainers often aim to increase prestige (and therefore level) of friendly gyms so as to open up a slot for one of their Pokémon. | ||
Gyms begin as neutral with 0 Prestige and available to be claimed by any team. Stationing a Pokémon in a neutral Gym will claim that Gym for that player's team. When a Gym is claimed for a team it will transform and display the colors of the team currently holding it. Stationing a Pokémon in a Gym increases the Gym's Prestige by 2000, so a newly claimed Gym will increase to level 2, allowing a second Pokémon to be stationed there. | Gyms begin as neutral with 0 Prestige and available to be claimed by any team. Stationing a Pokémon in a neutral Gym will claim that Gym for that player's team. When a Gym is claimed for a team it will transform and display the colors of the team currently holding it. Stationing a Pokémon in a Gym increases the Gym's Prestige by 2000, so a newly claimed Gym will increase to level 2, allowing a second Pokémon to be stationed there. | ||
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In Pokémon GO, battles can only be conducted at Gyms. Battles are not turn-based, and they are conducted between a player and a computer-controlled opponent. Battles are timed, limited to 100 seconds per defender. Defending Pokémon are battled in sequence, from the lowest CP to the highest. | In Pokémon GO, battles can only be conducted at Gyms. Battles are not turn-based, and they are conducted between a player and a computer-controlled opponent. Battles are timed, limited to 100 seconds per defender. Defending Pokémon are battled in sequence, from the lowest CP to the highest. | ||
Players can train at friendly Gyms to increase the Gym's Prestige, or challenge opposing Gyms to decrease its Prestige. The mechanics of both kinds of battle are similar, with the player battling the Gym's Pokémon which are AI controlled. In both cases, defeating Pokémon at Gyms will yield a small reward of [[Experience|XP]] | Players can train at friendly Gyms to increase the Gym's Prestige, or challenge opposing Gyms to decrease its Prestige. The mechanics of both kinds of battle are similar, with the player battling the Gym's Pokémon which are AI controlled. In both cases, defeating Pokémon at Gyms will yield a small reward of [[Experience|XP]]. | ||
During battle, the player can forfeit or switch Pokémon by tapping the buttons at the bottom-right of the screen. Forfeiting counts as a loss, but the number of Pokémon defeated before forfeiting determines the change in the Gym's Prestige and the XP the player gains. | During battle, the player can forfeit or switch Pokémon by tapping the buttons at the bottom-right of the screen. Forfeiting counts as a loss, but the number of Pokémon defeated before forfeiting determines the change in the Gym's Prestige and the XP the player gains. | ||