Pokemon GO Incense: All Types, How Does It Work, and More

Pokemon GO Incense attracts wild Pokemon. This guide will explain what Incense is, the types available, how it works, and how to obtain it.

Incense in Pokemon GO helps to attract Pokemon towards you for a set duration upon activation. A swirling pink or blue mist around your avatar indicates its activation. Pokemon attracted by the Incense also display this mist in the overworld.

Initially, Incense lasted only 30 minutes, but adjustments were made during the COVID-19 pandemic to extend their duration to 60 minutes. This change remains, enhancing its utility.

How Many Types of Incense Are There

There are four types of Incense in Pokemon GO:

Green Incense: The standard type, which attracts random Pokemon.
Orange Incense: Event-specific Incense that draws specific Pokemon tied to special events.
Daily Adventure Incense: Introduced in 2022, this blue-colored Incense works for 15 minutes and requires movement to attract Pokemon.
Mystery Box: Although not a traditional Incense, it functions similarly. It is used to summon Meltan for 60 minutes.

How Does Incense Work in Pokemon GO

When activated, Incense will spawn Pokemon around your in-game Avatar:

Standing still spawns one Pokemon every five minutes.
Moving reduces the interval to one Pokemon every minute.

The effect is exclusive to the Trainer using the Incense. Pokemon spawned are often more aggressive, dodging or attacking more frequently. Special Incense, like the Daily Adventure Incense, increases spawn rates to one Pokemon every 30 seconds if you are walking.

Special rules apply during Community Days, where Incense lasts for three hours. For event-specific Incense, they attract event-themed Pokemon.

How To Get Incense in Pokemon GO

Purchase Incense directly from PokeShop. (Image via TPC)

Here are the ways through which you can acquire Incense in Pokemon GO:

1. Purchasing Incense in the Shop

You can easily buy Incense from the in-game Shop in Pokemon GO. A single Incense is priced at 40 PokeCoins, while a bundle of eight costs 250 PokeCoins, making the bundle a better deal for frequent users. PokeCoins, the in-game currency, can be earned by defending Gyms or purchased with real money. This method is the most straightforward way to acquire Green or Orange Incense, depending on whether an event is active.

2. Leveling Up Rewards

Leveling up in Pokemon GO also grants Incense as a reward. At level 5, you will receive your first Incense. Additional Incense are awarded at level 7 and every five levels thereafter. As you reach higher levels, the number of Incense rewarded increases. For example, you receive two Incense at level 20 and three at level 30. This system allows you to accumulate Incense as you progress in the game.

3. Completing Special Research Tasks

Special Research tasks often include Incense as a reward. Tasks such as ‘From A to Zygarde,’ ‘Glitz and Glam,’ ‘A Route to New Friendships,’ ‘A Mythical Discover,’ and ‘An Intriguing Incense’ provide Incense as rewards. Unlike Timed Research, Special Research tasks remain available indefinitely. You can complete them at any time. You can purify Shadow Pokemon as part of Professor Willow’s tasks. This is another way to earn Incense.

4. Daily Adventure Incense

Daily Adventure Incense is a renewable item introduced in 2022. It appears daily at the top-right corner of the overworld map, as long as you don’t already have one. This Incense is free but cannot be stacked, so you need to use it before 11:45 PM local time to receive another the next day. Its limited duration of 15 minutes makes it an efficient option for catching Pokemon while on the move.

5. Event Rewards and Special Offers

Incense is often featured in special events and promotional offers. During events, Green Incense may turn Orange, attracting event-specific Pokemon. Additionally, Niantic occasionally provides discounts or even free Incense as part of special boxes. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, a one-time offer allowed Trainers to purchase 30 Incense for just 1 PokeCoin. These opportunities make events an excellent time to stock up on Incense.

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