Read this Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu / Eevee guide to know more about candies, the different types and effects, plus where & how to get candies in-game!

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Efficient Ways To Get More Candies
Capture Same Pokemon Repeatedly

If you capture the same Pokemon repeatedly, you'll get a "Combo Bonus" - this increases both your Exp. points and the amount of candy you gain!
Check Out Tips & Tricks To Catch Pokemon!Stacking Capture Combo Gives Bonus Candies

Keep catching the same Pokemon to increase the number of candies you'll receive as a bonus.
Total Number of Captured Pokemon Affects Size of Candies
Capturing more of the same Pokemon in a row will directly affect the size of the candies you'll receive.
Stroll With Pokemon In Poke Ball Plus

If you go for a stroll with a Pokemon in your Poke Ball Plus, you'll receive massive amounts of Exp. plus tons of different candies.
Check Out Poke Ball Plus Here!How To Use Poke Ball Plus

Open "Save" from the menu and choose "Take Pokemon For A Stroll". Connect your Poke Ball Plus to your Switch & then choose the Pokemon you want to put inside the Poke Ball Plus.
Play Mini Games at GO Park

One way to earn Pokemon Candy is to play games available at the Play Yard of the GO Park complex.
Check Out GO Park Info Here!Transfer Pokemon To Prof. Oak

You will also receive Pokemon Candies from Professor Oak if you transfer Pokemon to him. If you caught any excess Pokemon, be sure to turn it over to him for some candies!
Types & Uses of Candies
Candies Gives Status Boosts

There are 6 types of Pokemon Candies that can permanently boost your Pokemon's statistics such as HP, Attack, Speed, Defense, and more!
Different Size of Candies Required for Each Level

There are 3 different sizes of candies - standard, L, and XL. L is for Pokemon Lv. 30 and above while XL candies are for Lv. 60 Pokemon and above.
More Candies Needed Per Boost
After some time, your Pokemon will want more candy. The more candy you feet them, the higher amount they'll need after each time.
Candy List & Effects
Candy | Effect |
---|---|
![]() | Increases HP |
![]() | Increases Attack |
![]() | Increases Defense |
![]() | Increases Intelligence |
![]() | Increases Special Defense |
![]() | Increases Speed |
What Are Candies?
Treats Given To Pokemon To Increase Stats

Candies are treats that you can give to your Pokemon to increase their statistics, depending how you want to grow your Pokemon.
Different Candies Boost Different Stats

There are many different candies in Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu / Eevee and they all affect a specific type of statistic. Mighty Candy increases Attack while Health Candy raises HP, and etc.
Candies Permanently Boost Pokemon Stats
Candies in Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu / Eevee are the system's replacement for Effort Values. You can use Candies to boost a certain stat of your Pokemon instead of defeating other Pokemon.