15 Pokémon Go Artifacts that Made $6 Billion in Revenue
June 6, 2020 – Headlines around the world blare an unbelievable headline:
It’s almost unfathomable to understand how a free-to-play Open World game can rack up $6,000,000,000 in 6 years…
How did they do it?
The answer maybe obvious to you.
Or maybe not…
In-App Purchase
(aka Paid Artifacts)
The following is a non-exhaustive list of the in-app Artifacts products available in “Pokémon GO.”
Note that this list might not reflect any changes, additions, or removals that Niantic, the developer of the game, has made after that date.
Items that can be purchased with PokéCoins in the shop:
- Poké Balls: Used to catch Pokémon. Available in different quantities.
- Poké Ball x20
- Poké Ball x100
- Poké Ball x200
- Incense: Attracts Pokémon to your location for a duration of 30 minutes.
- Incense x1
- Incense x8
- Incense x25
- Lure Modules: Attach to PokéStops to attract Pokémon for all nearby players. Specialized lures also attract specific types or evolve certain Pokémon.
- Lure Module x1
- Lure Module x8
- Glacial Lure Module
- Magnetic Lure Module
- Mossy Lure Module
- Rainy Lure Module (Introduced with the release of various Gen 6 Pokémon)
- Lucky Eggs: Double XP gains for 30 minutes.
- Lucky Egg x1
- Lucky Egg x8
- Lucky Egg x25
- Egg Incubators & Super Incubators: Used to hatch Pokémon Eggs. Super Incubators hatch eggs faster.
- Egg Incubator (3 uses)
- Super Incubator x1
- Super Incubator x3
- Raid Passes: Allows participation in Raid Battles. Remote Raid Passes let you join from a distance.
- Premium Raid Pass x1
- Premium Raid Pass x3
- Remote Raid Pass x1
- Remote Raid Pass x3
- Berries & Revive Items: Max Revive revives and fully heals fainted Pokémon. Max Potion fully restores a Pokémon’s HP.
- Max Revive x6
- Max Potion x10
- Inventory & Pokémon Storage Upgrades: xpand the number of items you can carry or the number of Pokémon you can store.
- Bag Upgrade
- Pokémon Storage Upgrade
- Star Pieces: Increase Stardust gains by 50% for 30 minutes.
- Star Piece x1
- Star Piece x8
- Star Piece x25
- Poffin: Enhances Buddy Pokémon’s mood, making it easier to earn perks.
- Poffin x1 (to increase the affection of your Buddy Pokémon)
- Rocket Radars: Used to locate and battle Team GO Rocket Leaders.
- Rocket Radar
- Super Rocket Radar (occasionally available in events or special research)
- Adventure Box, Ultra Box, & Community Day Box: Bundles containing a mix of items, often at a discounted price.
- These are special item bundles that Niantic offers at different times. The content and value of these boxes can vary.
- Event Tickets: Access to special in-game events or research stories.
- Special event tickets (like Pokémon GO Fest or special research stories) are sometimes available for purchase.
- Avatar items: Cosmetic items for customizing your in-game character’s appearance.
- Cosmetic items for the player’s in-game avatar, ranging from hats, shirts, pants, glasses, shoes, and more. Some of these items are inspired by various Pokémon, while others are tied to special events or collaborations.
- Medallion: Allows players to change their team allegiance once a year.
- Team Change Medallion
Go Further…
Check this out for an in-depth journey more into Artifacts and how they were instrumental with making Pokemon a house-hold name around the globe.