Yerba Buena (San Francisco's original name) refers to the wild mint that used to grow all over these hills. As such, grass-type Pokemon seem the best bet for claiming and keeping this locale.

All sorts of punishment is meted out inside the Kink studios on a daily basis. Over on YouTube, you can watch a local gamer get similar treatment when he tries to take on the Machamp on guard duty.

Not only a hub for Pokemon catching, there's a Gym on top of the tower. Previously it was guarded by a giant Lapras, but may have changed hands any number of times since.

The top of the street is the Gym spot, but its accessible from up to 15 meters away, so no need to climb all the way up, if you made the mistake of approaching from the downhill route.

Probably the real world location that most closely resembles the in-game Gym design.

Reportedly, there are several Gyms at Crissy field, which due to their close proximity tend to change hands frequently in the midst of hot competition.

This Haight sportsbar, named for nearby Kezar Stadium, is owned by the same local Irishman as Mad Dog in the Fog. How much patience he has for wandering Pokemon players is yet to be seen.

Not to be confused with UCSF's actual gym, which we understand is quite nice.

Twenty years ago, almost all Pokemon were dudes. In modern Pokemon games, though, you're just as likely to catch a female as a male of any given type. We've come a long way.

Most Gyms are notable spots in the real world too, but one Redditor notes a Gym in this humble parking lot on 24th Street, between Noe and Castro. Careful not to back over any Geodudes when you're pulling out; those things are worse than potholes.

When the staff finally figured out what was going on, they posted a sign: “Feel free to battle at the Team Mystic Gym on our steps, but please do not disturb our staff.”

Our advice for anything with steps: Fighting Pokemon who can run up them, Rocky Balboa style.

You can't catch the mouse, sadly. Stick him in a Pokeball and Disney would sue you back to the Steamboat Will days.