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. This crucial stat dictates catchable Pokémon, raid access, item availability, and more. This guide unveils the secrets to rapid Pokémon GO level progression.

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 resources like Candy and Stardust. However, certain actions yield bonus XP:

Mastering precise throws for bonus XP takes practice, but significantly accelerates trainer level progression.

Friendship XP

Building and maintaining friendships offers substantial XP rewards. Gift exchanges, shared raids, and Pokémon trading are key.

Later in the game, friendships become a primary XP source. Joining online communities dedicated to friendship leveling is a highly effective strategy.

Incubator XP

Hatching eggs awards XP based on distance walked. Egg types and XP rewards are as follows:

Multiple incubators maximize efficiency. Adventure Sync allows for passive XP gain while the app is closed.

Raid XP

Raids are a highly effective late-game leveling method. Teamwork maximizes XP gains.

Raid Passes are required; one free pass is available daily, with premium passes purchasable in the shop.

Max Battle XP

Gigantamax and Dynamax Pokémon battles at Power Spots offer massive XP rewards. Team-based battles with up to 40 players yield significant XP.

Dynamax Pokémon ability enhancements provide additional XP (4000/6000/8000 per level).

Fast Leveling Recommendations

Lucky Eggs double XP for 30 minutes, significantly boosting any method. Community Day and Spotlight Hour events often offer double XP bonuses.

These bonuses, combined with mass evolutions, can yield 150,000-200,000 XP in 30 minutes.

Perfect Throws

Perfect throws, while challenging to master, provide substantial XP. With all bonuses active, 300,000+ XP in 30 minutes is achievable. Highly skilled players have reported earning 3,000,000 XP in a single day.