Quick Scoop: What is a Magnetic Lure Module?

A Magnetic Lure Module is a special item in Pokémon GO that you place on a PokéStop to attract certain wild Pokémon for 30 minutes, especially Electric-, Steel-, and Rock-type Pokémon. It can also trigger evolution for a few specific Pokémon, including Magnezone and Probopass.

How it works

When active, the Magnetic Lure Module changes the PokéStop’s appearance with a magnetic effect, and the lure benefit is shared with all nearby players who view that PokéStop. Only one lure can be active on a PokéStop at a time, and another cannot be placed until the current one expires.

Why players use it

Players usually use it for two reasons:
  • To boost encounters with Electric, Steel, and Rock Pokémon.
  • To evolve certain Pokémon that need a magnetic lure nearby.

Simple example

If you want to evolve Magneton into Magnezone, using a Magnetic Lure Module at a PokéStop can provide the special condition needed for that evolution.

Bottom line

If you saw the term in a forum or game guide, it almost certainly refers to the Pokémon GO lure item, not a real- world device.

Meta description: A Magnetic Lure Module is a Pokémon GO item that attracts Electric, Steel, and Rock Pokémon to a PokéStop for 30 minutes and can help evolve certain Pokémon.

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