Wonder what XL Candy is, and how do you get it fast in Pokemon GO? Here’s everything you need to know:
Pokemon GO recently lowered its level requirement to earn XL Candy in Pokemon GO from 40 to 31. Now every player who is level 31 and above has a chance to encounter XL Candy – but what is this special candy and what do it?
The answer is actually quite simple.
What is XL Candy in Pokemon GO?
XL Candy is like regular Candy an item required to upgrade a particular Pokemon in Pokemon GO. The difference is that while normal candies can be used to take a Pokémon CP up to a maximum level of 40, XL Candy allows you to push them further beyond that cap.
You may also notice that XL Rare Candy is also in the game now, mostly unlocked when players go up to level above 40. But recently, a few players have also gotten Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles!
These special variations allow players to convert the rare candy into an XL candy of their choice.
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How to use XL Candy in Pokemon GO
To use XL Candy, simply turn on your Pokemon as usual. Once they reach their maximum CP ceiling at level 40, the game begins to require XL Candy along with Stardust to get boosted.
The first few levels will cost 10 XL Candy each, but the price will soon rise even higher.
It takes a total of 296 XL Candy to supply a Pokemon from level 40 all the way to level 50, or 360 XL Candy for a Shadow Pokemon.
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How to get XL Candy in Pokemon GO
Now the big question is, how do you get XL Candy in Pokemon GO? Previously, you should have hit level 40 to do so, but in the season of GO, that requirement has now dropped to just level 31.
Any player from level 31 and up can now find XL Candy when performing the following actions:
- Catching a Wild Pokemon (1-3 XL Candy Depending on CP)
- Catch Mythical and Legendary Pokemons (1-3 XL Candy)
- Trading Pokemon has a low chance of giving both players an XL Candy (provided they are above level 31)
- Incubation of 5 km / 7 km eggs gives up to 16 XL sweets (often much lower)
- Incubation of 10 km / 12 km eggs yields up to 24 XL of candy (often much lower)
- Going with your Buddy Pokemon can give XL Candy randomly (seems to be more frequent the higher level they are)
- Uploading a Pokemon can also reward a single XL Candy at random.
- Should you choose, you can convert 100 regular Candy to 1 XL Candy.
- Using the new Pokemon GO Mega Evolution system will also give you a boosted chance of getting XL Candy when you capture ‘mons of the same type as your developed Mega. However, this only happens for High or Max Tier Megas.
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Fastest way to get XL candy fast
If you want to make your Pokemon as strong as possible, you want to earn XL Candy quickly. But the best way to earn this rare item is simply by capturing Pokemon and transferring them.
Focus on catching higher CP Pokemon, or the evolved form of the one you grow candy. And if you have a friend with you, swap your new catches for a chance at another XL Candy.
Do not forget to check the current egg pools as well to see if the Pokemon you are looking for XL Candy for is present.
Here are the current 2km, 5km and 10km egg pools that will help you achieve that XL boost.
Also, be sure to use your Megas! If you used a High- or Max-tier Mega Blastoise during the recent water festival, you no doubt have a lot of XL candy for all your water types right now!
Why not pay attention to what Pokemon GO Spotlight Hours is dropping this month, and Mega-Evolve accordingly?