Pokémon Go is an augmented reality (AR) mobile game developed and published by Niantic in 2016. Niantic developed the game in collaboration with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company for Android and iOS devices. The game utilizes mobile devices with GPS to locate, capture, train, and battle virtual Pokémon as if they appear in the player’s real-world location.
Lure Modules are a feature available in Pokémon Go. These are items that attract Pokémon to a PokéStop for 30 minutes. Lure Modules are like a stationery fragrance that attracts Pokémon for all players within a specific range. Lure modules are of two types: standard Lure Modules and special Lure Modules. Standard Lure Module attracts a variety of Pokémon and increases the spawn rate in the short radius around the PokéStop, and special Lure Modules attract specific types of Pokémon. In this article, we will discuss all the Lure Modules in Pokémon Go.
What are Lure Modules in Pokémon Go?
A Lure Module is an in-game item available in Pokémon Go. Players can use this item on any PokéStop to attract more wild Pokémon near it. The idea of the Lure Module is similar to a fragrance. In Pokémon Go, this incense is used to attract a variety of Pokémon into a specific geographical range. A Lure Module can be activated on a specific PokéStop by clicking on the small pink Lure button available at the large blue circle of any PokéStop screen, and these Lure Modules generally last for 30 minutes by default.
There are two types of Lure modules available in Pokémon Go: Standard Lure Module and Special Lure Module. Standard Lure Modules attract a variety of wild Pokémon to the PokéStop for 30 minutes. These items can increase the spawn rate and create a shared effect by benefiting all the trainers within the range of a specific PokéStop. A special Lure Module attracts more wild animals for 30 minutes, and it lures specific types of Pokémon. Some special Lure Modules enable the Pokémon to evolve into a unique form within the range.
Pokémon Go has six different Lure Modules that can be used at PokéStops. One standard Lure Module and five Special Lure Modules are available in the game at the moment. Glacial Lure Module, Mossy Lure Module, Magnetic Lure Module, Rainy Lure Module, and Golden Lure Module are the five Lure Modules that fall under the Special Lure Module category.
1. Glacial Lure Module
The Glacial Lure Module is available at the shop, and the players can obtain it for 180 coins. The special item attracts water-type Pokémon, and the in-game description of the item is “A frosty Lure Module that attracts more Pokémon than usual for 30 minutes. It can also cause Evolution.”
The following Pokémon have enhanced the spawn rates around a Glacial Lure Module. Rossana, Carnimani, Eevee, Squeak, Schneppke, Mantax, Sea Pug, Plynfa, Snow cover, Oshawott. By using the Glacial Lure Module, players can evolve Eevee into Glaceon, and the Crabbox will evolve into Kravang.
2. Moss Lure Module
The Moss Lure Module can be purchased for 180 coins from the shop. The special Module attracts the bug, grass, and poison-type Pokémon. The in-game description of the special Module item is “A natural Lure Module that attracts more Pokémon than usual for 30 minutes. It can also cause Evolution.”
The following Pokémon have enhanced the spawn rates around a Moss Lure Module:
Myrapla, Knofensa, Bluzuk, Tangela, Eevee, Mogelbaum, Hoppspross, Kikugi, Yanma, Roselia. An evolution of Eevee into Leafeon is possible by using the Moss Lure Module.
3. Magnetic Lure Module
The item is available at the shop for 180 coins. The Magnetic Lure Module mainly attracts electric, rock, and steel-type Pokémon. The in-game description of The Magnetic Lure is “An electronic Lure Module that attracts more Pokémon than usual for 30 minutes. It can also cause Evolution.”
The following Pokémon have enhanced the spawn rates around a Magnetic Lure Module.
Pikachu, Alolan Gopher, Magnetilo, Voltobal, Electrobal, Blitza, Nose, Stollunior, Tanhel, Wattzapf. If you have a Magnetic Lure Module, then you can evolve Magneton into Magnezone, Nosegret into Voluminas, and Akkup into Donarion.
4. Rainy Lure Module
Rainy Lure Module is also available in the shop for 180 coins. If you have 180 coins to spare, then you can purchase this item to attract water, bug, and electric-type Pokémon. The in-game description of The Rainy Lure is “A wet Lure Module that attracts Pokémon for 30 minutes, especially ones that love the rain. It can also cause some Pokémon to evolve.”
The following Pokémon have enhanced the spawn rates around a Rainy Lure Module.
Enton, Webarak, Lampi, Pond, Frizelbliz, Wattzapf, Sonic trawler, Zapplardin, Flunschlik, Froggy. By using this item, you can evolve Viscargot into Viscous.
5. Golden Lure Module
The Golden Lure Module is a special type of Lure Module in the game. Players can’t obtain this item using the coins; they can only obtain it by connecting Pokémon Go to Crimson & Purple on the Switch. It can be obtained on every fifth day of sending Postcards to Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. The in-game description of the Golden Lure Module is “ A glimmering Lure Module that attracts Pokémon for 30 minutes. You may find Gimmighoul Coins by spinning the Photo Disc.”
The only Pokémon that have enhanced the spawn rates around a Golden Lure Module is Glimmighoul.
6. Standard Lure Module
The Standard Lure Module can attract all kinds of Pokémon. It attracts a large variety of wild Pokémon to the PokéStop for 30 minutes.
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Each Type of Lure with the Pokémon They Attract & Evolve
Here is a table that explains all the details of standard and special lure modules with the Pokémon they attract to the Pokéstop and evolve.
| Sl. No | Lure Type | Attracted Pokemon | Available Pokémon to evolve |
| 1 | Standard Lure Module | General spawns from the surrounding area. | None |
| 2 | Glacial Lure Module | Eevee, Jynx, Totodile, Swinub, Snorunt, Mantine, Spheal, Piplup, Snover, Oshawott | Eevee (into Glaceon) |
| 3 | Mossy Lure Module | Eevee, Oddish, Bellsprout, Venonat, Tangela, Sudowoodo, Hoppip, Yanma, Roselia, Cherubi | Eevee (into Leafeon) |
| 4 | Magnetic Lure Module | Pikachu, Geodude, Magnemite, Voltorb, Electrode, Jolteon, Nosepass, Aron, Beldum, Joltik | Nosepass (into Probopass) Magneton (into Magnezone) |
| 5 | Rainy Lure Module | Psyduck, Spinarak, Chinchou, Surskit, Electrike, Joltik, Tympole, Tynamo, Stunfisk, Froakie | Sliggoo (into Goodra) |
| 6 | Golden Lure Module | Gimmighoul | Gimmighoul (into Gholdengo) |
These are the basic details of the standard and special Lure Modules that every player must be aware of. You can purchase these items from the shop (except the Golden Lure Module). Trainers can also receive these items as a reward after achieving or unlocking specific levels. Here is a breakdown of it
- At levels 8, 10, 15, 25, and 35, they receive one Lure Module,
- At level 20, two of them,
- At level 30, three,
- At level 40, four Lure Modules.
Before delving into the special Lure Modules, you must keep in mind that the lure bonus’s effect is not exclusively yours; the bonus applies to all players. If you are playing with your friends and you activate one of the lure modules, all your nearby players will benefit from the spawns and bonuses you unleashed through the Lure Modules.