How to become the best Pokémon's trainer: All the ways to Level Up
Mastering Pokémon GO Trainer Leveling: A Comprehensive Guide
Pokémon GO's unique structure sets it apart from the core games, and trainer level is key. It unlocks new Pokémon, raids, items, and more. This guide unveils the secrets to rapid leveling.
Table of Contents
- Catching Pokémon
- Friendship XP
- Incubator XP
- Raid XP
- Max Battles XP
- Leveling Up Strategies
- Perfect Throws
Catching Pokémon
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Catching Pokémon is fundamental. Beyond adding to your collection, it yields candy and Stardust for powering up. However, specific actions grant bonus XP:
| XP Reward | Action |
|---|---|
| 500 | First catch |
| 1000 | Excellent throw |
| 100 | Every 100th Pokémon of the same species |
| 300 | Using AR+ |
| 1500 | First daily Pokémon catch |
| 1000 | Using a Master Ball |
| 6000 | Catching Pokémon daily for a week |
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Mastering precise throws significantly accelerates leveling.
Friendship XP
Building friendships yields substantial XP. Maintain friendships by exchanging gifts, raiding together, and trading Pokémon.
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| Friendship Level | Days to Achieve | XP Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Good | 1 | 3000 |
| Great | 7 | 10000 |
| Ultra | 30 | 50000 |
| Best | 90 | 100000 |
At higher levels, friendships become a crucial XP source. Joining online communities for friend exchanges is highly effective.
Incubator XP
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Hatching eggs provides XP based on egg type:
| Egg Type | XP Reward |
|---|---|
| 2 km | 500 |
| 5 km | 1000 |
| 7 km | 1500 |
| 10 km | 2000 |
| 12 km (Special) | 4000 |
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Multiple incubators maximize efficiency. Adventure Sync allows passive egg hatching while the app is closed.
Raid XP
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Raids are highly effective for mid-to-late game leveling. Team up for maximum XP.
| Boss Level | XP Reward |
|---|---|
| I-II | 3500 |
| III-IV | 5000 |
| Legendary/Mega/Primal/Ultra Beast | 10000 |
| Elite | 12000 |
| Mega Legendary | 13000 |
Raid Passes are required (one free daily, premium passes available for purchase).
Max Battles XP
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Gigantamax/Dynamax Power Spot battles offer massive XP rewards:
| Boss Level | XP Reward |
|---|---|
| I | 5000 |
| II | 6000 |
| III | 7500 |
| IV | 10000 |
| VI | 25000 |
Dynamax Pokémon ability enhancements provide additional XP (4000/6000/8000).
Leveling Strategies
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Lucky Eggs double XP for 30 minutes. Combine with other methods for maximum impact. Utilize events like Community Day and Spotlight Hour for bonus XP. Mass evolution during these events is highly efficient.
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Perfect Throws
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Mastering perfect throws provides significant XP gains. Combined with buffs, this is a top-tier leveling strategy.
This guide provides a comprehensive approach to leveling up quickly in Pokémon GO. Share your own strategies in the comments!