Pokémon GO: What Is XL Candy & How Do You Start Getting It?

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Learn everything you need to know about Candy XL in PokéGO

Co-authored by Hannah Dillon Reviewed by Ishrak

Last Updated: August 24, 2024 Fact Checked

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Have you started collecting Candy XL (sometimes called XL Candy) in Pokémon GO and you're not sure what it's used for? Candy XL is used much like regular Candy, but it's only used once you hit level 40. You also get Candy XL in the same exact way as regular Candy, though there is a way to trade in your old regular Candies for the XL version. Keep reading to learn more about Candy XL, how to use it, and how to get it.

Things You Should Know

• Candy XL is used the same exact way as Candy, but you only start getting it once you hit level 31.
• Just like regular Candy, Candy XL follows a Pokémon's evolution chain.
• You can get Candy XL the same way as regular Candy once you're at level 31 or higher.

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Using Candy XL

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   Candy XL is used like regular Candy. The difference is that you start using Candy XL after you hit level 40, which is the former level cap. In June 2022, Pokémon GO's level cap was raised to 50, and after level 40 you must start using Candy XL to power up your Pokémon.

   • Just like regular Candy, Candy XL is tied to your Pokémon's evolution chain, so a Charizard will use Charmander Candy XL.
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Getting Candy XL

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   Trade 100 Candy for 1 Candy XL. If you desperately need Candy XL and don't have a use for regular Candy anymore, you can trade 100 regular Candy for a Candy XL of the same type.
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   Get Candy XL in the same way as regular Candy. Once you reach level 31, you can start getting Candy XL when you do various things in the game, which are outlined below:

   • Catching Pokémon can net you anywhere from 0 to 6 candies, depending on the stage.
     • Unevolved/first-stage Pokémon: 0-3 Candy XL
     • Second-stage Pokémon: 1-4 Candy XL
     • Third-stage Pokémon: 2-5 Candy XL
     • Legendary or Mythical Pokémon, or Ultra Beasts: 3-6 Candy XL
   • Hatching eggs can net you anywhere from 0 to 24 candies, depending on how far you have to travel to hatch the egg.
     • 2km Egg: 0-8 Candy XL
     • 5km or 7km Egg: 0-16 Candy XL
     • 10km or 12km Egg: 0-24 Candy XL
     • Legendary or Mythical Pokémon, or Ultra Beasts: 3-6 Candy XL
   • Trading Pokémon will get you anywhere from 0 to 1 candy, though if you trade from greater than or equal to 100km apart, you're guaranteed 1 Candy XL.
   • Transferring Pokémon to Professor Willow, Let's Go, or HOME will get you anywhere from 0 to 1 candy.
   • Evolving a Pokémon, walking with a buddy Pokémon, or feeding a Berry to a Gym defender will get you anywhere from 0 to 1 candy.
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