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Let’s break down the comprehensive ways to grind XP inPokémon GO, making it easier for players to level up. This guide will cover various methods, complete with tables summarizing the XP gains from different activities.
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Ascending the levels from Level 40 onward is no easy task. This guide exists to help you navigate and prepare for these tough challenges.
Catching Pokémon: A Fundamental Approach
Catching Pokémon is a primary way to earn XP. It’s straightforward but depends on spawn rates, which can be lower in rural areas. Players also gain Stardust, essential for leveling up Pokémon.
Using a Pokémon GO Auto-Catcher
For a more effortless experience, consider an Auto-Catcher. It catches Pokémon without manual intervention, using only standard Poké Balls. However, it consumes many Poké Balls, so stock up in advance.
XP Gained while Catching Pokémon
Nice Throw
Curveball Throw
Pokémon Runs Away
First Throw
Pokémon Caught
Great Throw
100th Catch of the Same Pokémon
New Pokémon Caught
Excellent Throw
First Catch of the Day
Seventh Day Catch Streak
Hatching Pokémon Eggs for XP
Pokémon GO’s egg-hatching feature requires players to walk real-life steps to hatch eggs, rewarding them with XP upon hatching.
XP Gained while Hatching Pokémon Eggs
Hatching 2km Egg
Hatching 5km Egg
Hatching 7km Egg
Hatching 10km Egg
Hatching Strange Egg
Spinning PokéStops or Gyms for XP
Spinning PokéStops and Gyms will provide items and a decent amount of XP. It’s advisable to spin as many as possible while exploring.
XP Gained while Spinning PokéStops or Gyms
Spin a Rival Gym
Spin a Friendly Gym
Spin a PokéStop
Spin a Rival Gym (Bronze)
Spin a Friendly Gym (Bronze)
Spin a Rival Gym (Silver)
Spin a Friendly Gym (Silver)
Spin a Rival Gym (Gold)
Spin 10 PokéStops in a Row
Spin a Friendly Gym (Gold)
Spin a PokéStop for the First Time
Spin 10 New PokéStops or Gyms in a Row
First to Sixth Day Streak Spinning a PokéStop or Gym
Seventh Day Streak of Spinning a PokéStop or Gym
Raiding and Battling for XP
Raids, especially those involving Legendary or Mega Pokémon, offer substantial XP rewards. Teaming up for raids and gym battles enhances the experience.
XP Gained while Raiding and Battling Rival Gyms
Feed a Berry to a Pokémon in a Gym
Defeat all Pokémon Defenders in a Gym
Defeat a Gym Defender
Defeat an Opposing Team’s Gym
Defeat a One-star Raid
Defeat a Three-star Raid
Defeat a Legendary, EX, or Mega Raid
Defeat a Legendary Mega Raid
Earning XP with Friends
Increasing Friendship levels in Pokémon GO can net you a significant amount of XP, especially upon reaching higher friendship tiers.
XP Gained Through Activities with Friends
Send a Gift to a Friend
Become Good Friends with a Trainer
Become Great Friends with a Trainer
Become Ultra Friends with a Trainer
Become Best Friends with a Trainer
100,000 XP
Other Methods of Earning XP
Other activities, such as mass-evolving Pokémon and completing Special Research tasks, also contribute to your XP gains, though some are one-time rewards.
XP Gained by Other Activities
Evolving a Pokémon
New Pokédex Entry
Research Breakthrough
Special Research Tasks
Timed-Research Tasks
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