Pokémon Go XL Candy, how to get XL Candy and how XL Candy works

XL Candy is a vital resource in Pokémon Go that allows players to enhance their Pokémon beyond the traditional Level 40 cap. This feature was introduced with the level cap increase that came alongside the Go Beyond update. With XL Candy, players can power up their Pokémon all the way to Level 50, significantly boosting their Combat Power (CP) and competitive potential.

Obtaining XL Candy resembles the process of acquiring regular Candy, but with several key differences, including the ability to convert regular Candy into XL Candy. However, this method is not the most efficient way to accumulate XL Candy.

What is XL Candy in Pokémon Go and How Does it Work?

XL Candy becomes available when you reach Trainer Level 31. This allows you to increase your Pokémon’s CP to higher levels, which is especially beneficial in competitive arenas like the Master League. Previously, the Trainer Level requirement was set at 40, but it was lowered at the start of the Season of GO in June 2022.

Similar to the levels from 1 to 40, the new CP scaling aligns with the Trainer Level cap increase, extending to Level 50. It appears that you can only enhance a Pokémon up to ten levels above your current Trainer level. Each XL Candy is specific to a Pokémon’s evolutionary chain; for example, to level up a Charizard beyond Level 40, you need Charmander XL Candy.

Since XL Candy is a late-game resource and is necessary for strengthening powerful Pokémon, it is more challenging to obtain than standard Candy. However, the methods to acquire it are largely the same, often requiring a bit of luck.

How to Get XL Candy in Pokémon Go

There are multiple ways to collect XL Candy in Pokémon Go:

• Catching unevolved Pokémon: You can receive between 1 and 3 XL Candy.
• Catching evolved, Legendary, or Mythical Pokémon: This guarantees at least 2 XL Candy for evolved Pokémon and a minimum of 3 XL Candy for Legendary and Mythical Pokémon.
• Successfully catching a Raid boss: Can result in XL Candy rewards.
• Trading: Both players have a chance of receiving XL Candy, with better odds if the Pokémon were caught in different locations.
• Hatching eggs: Longer hatching times yield higher chances of receiving XL Candy.
• Transferring Pokémon: Gives a chance to earn 1 XL Candy.
• Walking with a Buddy Pokémon: You can earn XL Candy by walking a specified distance.
• Converting regular Candy to XL Candy: This costs 100 regular Candy for 1 XL Candy, which is not very efficient.
• Events: Community Days and other special events often include bonuses for earning XL Candy.

It’s important to note that you can only start receiving XL Candy once you reach Trainer Level 31.

There is also Rare XL Candy, which functions like regular Rare Candy, allowing you to convert it into XL Candy for your chosen Pokémon. However, it should not be relied upon, as it is only available through specific challenges and rare raid rewards post Level 40.

What is the Fastest Way to Get XL Candy in Pokémon Go?

Considering all available methods, the fastest way to collect XL Candy is by catching Pokémon, particularly evolved, Legendary, or Mythical ones, as XL Candy is guaranteed in those cases. For unevolved Pokémon, players have a roughly 15% to 25% chance per catch to earn 1 to 3 XL Candy, making catching Pokémon the most efficient method overall.

Take advantage of Raid Hours and special events to maximize your chances of obtaining XL Candy. During certain promotions, players may receive increased XL Candy for catching specific Pokémon.

Converting regular Candy into XL Candy is an expensive venture, requiring a total of 29,600 Candy to fully level a Pokémon past Level 40. Therefore, it is advisable to accumulate XL Candy through catching and trading rather than using regular Candy for conversion.

How to Use XL Candy in Pokémon Go

Using XL Candy is straightforward, as it is integrated into the powering-up feature of Pokémon Go. To use XL Candy, navigate to the Pokémon you wish to enhance in your storage. You’ll see the amount of XL Candy you have alongside your regular Candy and any Mega Energy available.

Simply select ‘Power up.’ Depending on your Pokémon’s strength, the amount of XL Candy you can use will already be displayed. You will also need to spend some Stardust and regular Candy during this process. After deciding how much XL Candy, Stardust, and Candy you wish to spend, click ‘Power up’ to increase your Pokémon’s CP.

Using Rare XL Candy involves a slightly different process; you’ll need to find it in the ‘Other Items’ section of your inventory before selecting the Pokémon you wish to apply it to.

How Much XL Candy Do You Need to Fully Level a Pokémon?

To elevate a Pokémon from Level 40 to Level 50, you will need a total of 296 XL Candy and 250,000 Stardust. The amount of XL Candy required at each level after Level 40 is as follows:

• Level 41: 10 XL Candy
• Level 42: 10 XL Candy
• Level 43: 12 XL Candy
• Level 44: 12 XL Candy
• Level 45: 15 XL Candy
• Level 46: 15 XL Candy
• Level 47: 17 XL Candy
• Level 48: 17 XL Candy
• Level 49: 20 XL Candy
• Level 50: 20 XL Candy

The XL Candy requirement remains consistent across all Pokémon, though Shadow Pokémon require 360 XL Candy and Purified Pokémon need only 272 XL Candy. As previously mentioned, converting regular Candy into XL Candy is a costly endeavor, making it more practical to earn XL Candy through catching or trading.

Enjoy utilizing XL Candy to enhance your Pokémon in Pokémon Go!