The categories available in the in-app submission does not correlate to criteria.
Several game objects may not reflect what can be acceptable with respect to the Wayfarer criteria as several other methods of input has emerged when importing game objects:
Hello Explorers,
In response to the widespread interest in this subject, the Wayfarer and Pokémon Go teams came together with some response to your main questions.
Let’s first align on the terminology. In Pokémon Go, those new locations where you can experience Dynamax and Gigantamax are called Power Spots. They are different locations than Pokéstops and Gyms.
Where are Power Spots coming from? How are Power Spots chosen?
Similarly to Pokéstops and Gyms, Power Spots are built upon the Nianti…
Hello Wayfinders,
The experiment continues! In the upcoming days, Explorers in selected areas of the United States of America may notice some newly added Wayspots in Pokémon GO. Just like last time, these Wayspots have been added to the map as part of our continued experiment to enhance gameplay and increase accessibility in areas with low Wayspot density.
As a reminder, we’re adding Niantic-generated PokéStops in these areas to help Trainers level up faster, become Wayfarer eligible sooner, a…
As such, we cannot reliably use what is already in game to be acceptable.