How to Get a Coin Bag in Pokemon GO

Pokemon GO is a popular virtual game where you can catch lots of Pokemon and journey alongside them while exploring your own neighborhood. Recently, as part of the 9th Anniversary update, a new item, the Coin Bag, was added to the game.

This Coin Bag unlocks the 999th and 1000th Pokemon in Pokemon GO. However, you cannot directly purchase this item; if you want to obtain one, you’ll have to follow a step-by-step process. With that in mind, here’s a complete guide on how you can get a Coin Bag in Pokemon GO and what it does.

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How To Get A Coin Bag In Pokemon GO

You can only get the Coin Bag by connecting your Pokemon GO account to your Nintendo Switch version of Pokemon Scarlet or Violet. You can connect the account by opening your Pokemon GO game and going into settings.

Go to the “Connected Devices” option and then select the “Nintendo Switch” from the list. After you click on the console, you will need to select “Connect to Nintendo Switch.” Once you’ve completed this step, next you have to go over to your Nintendo Switch.

Connect Your Pokemon GO And Nintendo Switch Accounts

In Pokemon Scarlet or Violet, you have to go to the PokePortal and search for the Mystery Gift option. From here, you can select “Connect with Pokemon GO and Pair with Pokemon GO account.” From here, all you need to do is follow the prompts on the screen.

Both your phone and Switch will enter Search Mode, and then you will need to find your account and connect. After the devices are successfully paired, Go to your items in Pokemon GO, and open your Postcard Book.

Send The Postcard To Your Nintendo Switch

From your Postcard Book, you need to pick a postcard and select the “Send to Nintendo Switch” option. By doing this, you will successfully send the postcard to your Switch, and you will get the Coin Bag in return for connecting your account in Pokemon GO.

What Is The Coin Bag In Pokemon GO (And How Do You Use It)?

You will be able to get the Pokemon Gimmighoul in Pokemon GO from the Coin Bag. From Gimmighoul, you can then evolve it into Gholdengo in exchange for 999 Gimmighoul Coins. To obtain these coins, you will need to catch more Gimmighouls or use a Golden Lure on PokeStops. You can get Golden Lure by sending more postcards.

Every midnight, your ability to send a new postcard resets, and you can send each individual postcard only once. After you use the Golden Lure, you can also get more Gimmighoul Coins by spinning the PokeStop. By using these techniques, you should be able to evolve you Gimmighoul in no time.