How to become the best Pokémon's trainer: All the ways to Level Up

Pokémon GO's unique structure sets it apart from the main series, and trainer level is a key differentiator. It dictates catchable Pokémon, raid access, item availability, and more. This guide unveils the secrets to rapid leveling in Pokémon GO.

Table of Contents

• Catching Pokémon
• Friendship XP
• Incubator XP
• Raid XP
• Max Battle XP
• Fast Leveling Recommendations
• Perfect Throws

Catching Pokémon

Catching Pokémon is the most straightforward way to gain XP, adding creatures to your collection and providing candy and Stardust for powering them up. However, certain actions yield bonus XP:

Mastering precise throws for bonus XP takes practice, but significantly speeds up leveling.

Friendship XP

Building and maintaining friendships provides substantial XP. Regular gift exchanges, joint raids, and trading Pokémon are key.

At higher levels, friendships become a crucial XP source. Joining online communities for friendship leveling is a popular strategy.

Incubator XP

Hatching eggs provides XP based on distance walked. Egg types and XP rewards are:

Multiple incubators maximize efficiency. Adventure Sync allows egg hatching while the app is closed.

Raid XP

Raids, especially with teams, offer substantial XP. Rewards vary by boss level:

Raid Passes are needed; one free daily pass and premium passes are available for purchase.

Max Battle XP

Gigantamax and Dynamax Pokémon battles at Power Spots provide significant XP:

Enhancing Dynamax Pokémon abilities grants additional XP (4000/6000/8000 per level).

Fast Leveling Recommendations

Lucky Eggs double XP for 30 minutes. Use them with other methods. Community Day and Spotlight Hour events often offer XP bonuses. Mass evolution during these events is highly effective.

Perfect Throws

Mastering perfect throws maximizes XP gain, potentially yielding massive XP amounts with bonuses.