Do I need to be in range of a PokéStop to gain the benefit of a Lure Module?

There is a PokéStop outside of my building. It's not far at all, but it's just far enough away that I am not in range of it while inside. I have to go downstairs and walk about 50 feet to get in range (also it's raining right now!)

If I go outside and set a Lure Module on the PokéStop, would I still gain the benefit of increased Pokémon appearances while just outside of the interaction range?

For reference, here is a screenshot of my map to illustrate my situation.

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Best Answer

From my experience, the lure module causes pokemon to spawn more often in the area of influence around the pokestop. If you are close enough that your circle covers part of the area of influence of the pokestop, then you would get a partial benefit from the lure from any pokemon that spawned in that overlap.

I can't find any official information detailing the mechanics behind a lure module so I only have my personal experience.

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When should you use lure module?

Effects & Range Of Lures When activated & placed onto a Poke Stop, lure modules will draw Pokemon into its effective range for the duration of 30 minutes. Lures are recommended to be used when players are playing with other Trainers as its effects affect them too.

How close do you need to be to use a lure module?

1 Answer. Show activity on this post. Based on watching this IGN video on how the lures work, it appears that you need to have your player ring intersect with the Pokestops rings to reap the benefit of the lure. If they aren't intersecting in any way, you won't find any lured Pokemon.

Do you have to be inside the lure circle?

The effect will benefit you and other Trainers nearby. Lures are available in the Shop and may also be obtainable from Research tasks and leveling up. To use a Lure, tap on a Pok\xe9Stop and select the module slot below the Pok\xe9Stop description. Then, choose the type of Lure Module you'd like to install.

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Answer 2

Yes, unless you walk over there every ~5 - 15 minutes. The Pokemon will spawn within the area of the lure module and stay there for a while. You can check this by finding a stop with a lure that has been active for a while, usually you will find that 2-3 Pokemon are there. You could wait the ~15 minutes (1 ever ~5 minutes) for 3 Pokemon to spawn and walk the 50 feet to catch them, but you don't have to be in range of the stop for them to spawn. I don't know the exact de-spawn rate, but i wouldn't wait more than 15 minutes as i haven't seen more than 3 at any one module. Source: I don't have a life.

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