1 Understanding Our Map Tools
PogoAlerts provides two essential map tools to help you make informed decisions about where to allocate your tokens. Understanding these tools maximizes the value of your subscription.
Coverage Map
Shows all available regions and their current scanner activity. Use this to see where alerts can be generated.
Open Coverage MapHealth Map
Displays the current health status of each region based on token allocation and scanner performance.
View Region Health2 Using the Coverage Map
The Coverage Map shows real-time scanner activity and helps you identify which areas are actively being scanned for Pokemon Go data.
Map Features
Region Boundaries
Colored polygons show the boundaries of each available region.
Active Scanners
Dots or markers indicate where scanners are currently active.
Activity Density
Color intensity shows the level of scanning activity in each area.
Search & Filter
Search for specific regions by name or filter by region type.
Interacting with the Map
- Click a region - View detailed information about that region
- Zoom in/out - Use scroll wheel or pinch gestures to adjust zoom
- Pan - Click and drag to move around the map
- Search - Type a city or area name to quickly navigate there
The Coverage Map - explore available regions and see their boundaries
3 Using the Health Map
The Health Map visualizes the current quality of coverage in each region, helping you identify well-supported areas versus those needing more tokens.
Health Status Colors
100%+ health. Fully funded with optimal scanning and comprehensive alerts.
85-99% health. Working but fragile with some coverage gaps possible.
70-84% health. Actively subsidized, reduced coverage quality.
<70% health. Minimal or no scanning, region needs significant token support.
The Token Allocation page - view region health and allocate your tokens
4 Choosing the Right Regions
Selecting the best regions for your play style is crucial to getting the most value from your tokens.
Where You Play Most
Start with regions covering areas you visit frequently - your home, workplace, or regular play spots. Getting alerts for areas you can't reach quickly provides limited value.
Region Size & Density
Smaller, denser urban regions typically have more spawns per token. Large rural regions may require more tokens for equivalent coverage.
Current Health Status
Regions with existing healthy coverage benefit from your tokens immediately. Critical regions may need multiple users contributing before coverage improves significantly.
Community Activity
Popular regions often have community coordination. Check Discord for local groups that share token strategies for specific areas.
Region Selection Strategies
Home Base Focus
Allocate most tokens to your primary play area for consistent, reliable coverage.
Multi-Location Split
Split tokens between home and work areas, or multiple regular play locations.
Event Chasing
Temporarily shift tokens to event-focused regions during special spawns or Community Days.
5 Understanding Region Health
Region health is calculated based on multiple factors, not just the number of allocated tokens.
Health Calculation Factors
Token Allocation
Total tokens allocated by all users to the region. More tokens = more scanning capacity.
Region Size
Larger regions need more tokens to maintain the same coverage percentage as smaller ones.
Spawn Density
Areas with more Pokemon spawn points require more scanning resources to cover effectively.
Scanner Efficiency
Technical factors like API response times and game server load affect scanning speed.
6 Optimizing Your Coverage
Get the most out of your tokens with these optimization strategies.
Start with healthy regions
Your tokens add to existing coverage immediately in healthy regions, giving you instant value.
Contributing to struggling regions
If you play in a low-health region, your tokens help improve it for the entire community.
Monitor health changes
Check health status weekly. If a region drops, you may need to reallocate or wait for others to contribute.
Coordinate with your community
Join local Pokemon Go groups to coordinate token allocation and maximize regional coverage together.
Spreading tokens too thin
Allocating 1 token to many regions is less effective than focusing tokens on fewer, priority regions.