Is there a way to create powerspots in Pokemon Go like you do for pokestops? Tia!

When you submit a POI using Pokemon Go, you are actually submitting a wayspot, even though the narrative says you are submitting a pokestop. If approved, that wayspot will become a pokestop in Pokemon Go if the inclusion rules allow. If it is in the same cell as an existing pokestop/gym, it might …

There’s some FAQs and more information here - Clarifications on Pokémon Go Power Spots [Discussion]

This is what we have observed on the Wayfarer Discussion Discord: [image] Why an accepted Wayspot may not be used in Pokemon Go (S2 cells and Pokemon Go) Wayspots that are not eligible to be Pokestops or gyms still have the potential to be used as Power Spots. It appears that there is a 22m dist…

[image] salixsorbus: but not if there is already a powerspot in that cell. Multiple waypoints in the same cell can become PowerSpots, just not at the same time, they can rotate.

Thanks - edited to correct while retaining original text.

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cyndiepooh September 25, 2025, 10:57am 4

This is what we have observed on the Wayfarer Discussion Discord:

Topic		Replies	Views
How do we submit Power Spots (Pokemon go) Wayfarer Basics	3	246	July 14, 2026
2 wayspots in same cell General Discussion	9	213	April 28, 2026
Two approved Pokestops used as Max power spots General Discussion wheresmypokestop	21	1228	December 5, 2024
Power Spot vs. PokéStop? General Discussion	21	432	April 1, 2026
Wayspot didn't appear in Pogo General Discussion	16	279	February 25, 2026

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