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

Pokémon GO's unique gameplay mechanics set it apart from the original series, and trainer level is a key differentiator. This crucial stat impacts your ability to catch Pokémon, participate in raids, access powerful items, and much more. This guide unveils the secrets to rapid level progression in Pokémon GO.

Table of Contents

• Catching Pokémon
• Friendship and XP
• Incubators and XP
• Raids and XP
• Max Battles and XP
• Fast Leveling Recommendations
• Perfect Throws

Catching Pokémon

Catching Pokémon is the most straightforward way to gain XP and expand your collection. However, certain actions yield bonus XP. The table below details these bonus-earning actions:

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

Friendship as a Quick Way to Gain XP in Pokémon GO

Building and maintaining friendships provides substantial XP. Regular gift exchanges, joint raids, and Pokémon trading are key. The XP rewards for each friendship level are:

At higher levels, friendships become a significant XP source. Joining online communities dedicated to friendship leveling can greatly enhance this strategy.

Gaining XP with Incubators

Hatching eggs provides XP based on the egg type. The XP rewards are:

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

Leveling Up Through Raids

Raids, especially with groups, provide substantial XP. Rewards vary by boss level:

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

Participating in Max Battles as a Way to Quickly Earn XP

Gigantamax and Dynamax Pokémon battles at Power Spots offer significant XP rewards, varying by boss level:

Further XP is earned by enhancing Dynamax Pokémon abilities (4000/6000/8000 XP per level).

Recommendations for Fast Leveling in Pokémon GO

Lucky Eggs double XP for 30 minutes, maximizing the impact of all methods. Community Day and Spotlight Hour events often include XP bonuses. These bonuses, combined with Lucky Eggs, can significantly increase XP gains. Mass evolution during these events is highly effective.

Perfect Throws and Their Benefits

Perfect throws, while challenging to master, provide substantial XP when combined with other bonuses. Highly skilled players have reported earning millions of XP in a single day using this technique.