What are the in-app currency used in the "Pokemon GO" mobile game?

The in-app currency used in the "Pokémon GO" mobile game is PokéCoins. Players use PokéCoins to obtain premium items and upgrades from the game's shop.

PokéCoins can be purchased with real money through the app or the official Pokémon GO Web Store. Depending on the game's features and local availability, players can also earn a limited number by placing Pokémon in defending Gyms. The coins may be exchanged for items such as Poké Balls, Incense, Lucky Eggs, Raid Passes, storage upgrades, and avatar-related products.

PokéCoins are different from ordinary Pokémon GO resources such as Stardust and Candy. Stardust helps power up Pokémon, while Candy is tied to a particular species and is used for evolution or powering up. Another common mix-up is treating PokéCoins as a universal Nintendo or Pokémon currency; they are specifically the virtual currency for Pokémon GO and its shop ecosystem.