In Pokémon Go, Incense provides players with more wild Pokémon encounters. This is extremely valuable during events, Community Days, or for players who don’t live near a lot of PokéStops and gyms. Lately, fans have been experiencing issues with the Incense item and its Pokémon spawn rate. There are a few ways to fix this issue.
How to fix Incense on Apple iOS
- Open the Settings appNavigate to the General tabClick on the Date & Time settingsTurn the Set Automatically option to ONReboot the Pokémon Go app and try the Incense again
How to fix Incense on Android
- Open the System menuNavigate to the Date & Time sectionTurn the Automatic Date & Time option to ONTurn the Autmoatic Timezones option to ON as wellReboot the Pokémon Go app and try the Incense again
What do Incense do in Pokémon Go?
In Pokémon Go, Incense allows players to encounter an increased number of Pokémon when the item is active. This number is normally one Pokémon encounter every five minutes, but that number was increased over the last few months due to the pandemic.
Incense occasionally receive event-specific versions that last longer or produce higher Pokémon yields. This can make situations even more frustrating if an Incense is used and does not work properly.
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