Some PokéStops in Pokémon Go are gold because they have a Golden Lure Module placed on them. These Gold PokéStops function like regular ones but offer more rewards, including attracting special Pokémon like the Roaming Form Gimmighoul, which can drop Gimmighoul Coins needed for evolving that Pokémon into Gholdengo. The Golden Lure Module can be obtained by connecting Pokémon Go to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and sending postcards between the games. Gold PokéStops usually last 15-30 minutes and provide bonus items and coins. Additionally, during the 2025 "A Paldean Adventure" event, many PokéStops temporarily turned gold automatically without player interaction, creating more opportunities to collect items and Gimmighoul Coins. However, there was a known visual bug where Golden PokéStops might appear to turn blue or disappear when approached, but this does not affect the ability to collect rewards from them. In summary, Gold PokéStops appear gold because they are either activated by a Golden Lure Module or temporarily turned gold during special events, offering enhanced rewards and a chance to collect rare in-game items and coins related to Gimmighoul evolution.
