Read this Pokemon GO guide to know how to raise your Trainer Level (TL) fast and efficiently. Know the best methods and ways to earn XP, list of receivable XP, and more!
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How To Efficiently Raise Trainer Level (TL) Fast
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Use Lucky Eggs
Lucky Eggs double the XP you can earn within 30 minutes. When you use Lucky Eggs during raids, evolving Pokemon, or hatching eggs, you can raise your Trainer Level very fast.
Check Out All Item List Here!Recommended Time To Use Lucky Eggs
| Action | Normal XP Earned | XP Earned W/ Lucky Egg |
|---|---|---|
| Before Evolving Pokemon | 500 XP | 1,000 XP |
| High Level Raid | ★4 5,000 XP ★5 10,000 XP | ★4 10,000 XP ★5 20,000 XP |
| Spin New Poke Stop | 250 XP | 500 XP |
Use Pokemon Evolution Marathon
Collect Pokemon & Evolve Them All At Once
▲Players can earn up to 40,000 XP when they do the Pokemon evolution marathon.
You can earn 500 XP when evolving Pokemon. You can raise your Trainer Level fast by collecting a lot of Pokemon, using a Lucky Egg, then evolving all these Pokemon in one go.
Evolve Pokemon That Cost Less Candy
Pokemon such as Pidgey, Caterpie, Whismur, etc. all cost less to evolve. Be sure to use these Pokemon during the evolution marathon to gain a lot of XP in order to raise your Trainer Level fast.
Spin Ringed Poke Stop
When you see a Poke Stop that has a white ring around it, it means you've never visited or turned it. You earn 250 XP if you spin Poke Stops that you haven't turned yet.
Earn 500 XP If You Use Lucky Eggs
You can earn 500 XP when you spin unturned Poke Stops while using Lucky Eggs. When you're in a new place, use a Lucky Egg & spin as many unturned Poke Stops as you can to earn a lot of XP!
Defeat A Raid Boss
Defeating raid bosses in Pokemon Go will give you good amounts of XP. The higher the level of the raid, the more XP you'll earn.
Check Out Raid Battle Guide Here!Lucky Eggs Also Affect Raid XP
If you use a Lucky Egg and defeat the raid boss before the Lucky Egg runs out, it'll double the XP you get! If you defeat a 5-Star raid boss, you can get up to 20,000 XP!
Increase Friendship Levels
Every time you gain a new level of friendship with your Pokemon GO friends, you'll earn XP. You can earn 100,000 XP when you become best friends with someone in-game!
| Friend Level | XP Earned |
|---|---|
| Best Friend | 100,000 XP |
| Ultra Friend | 50,000 XP |
| Good Friend | 10,000 XP |
| Friend | 3,000 XP |
Get Daily Bonuses
Earn 1000 XP Every Day
You can easily earn 1000 XP every day by turning a Poke Stop and making your first Pokemon catch of the day! Each action earns you 500 XP each. This way, you can earn XP every single day.
Earn 4000 XP After 7 Days
If you continuously spin Poke Stops and catch Pokemon for 7 days, you get a total of 4000 XP on the 7th day - 2000 XP for spinning a Poke Stop & 2000 XP for making your 1st catch of the day.
Catch New Pokemon
Catching new Pokemon that haven't been registered to your Pokedex will grant you 600 XP. Plus you get bonuses if you make a Curved Ball Throw or an Excellent Throw!
Check Out How To Catch Pokemon Easily!Hatch Eggs
Hatching Pokemon eggs is also one way to earn XP. Every 1 km gives you 100 XP, so if you hatch a 10 km egg, you can earn up to 1000 XP.
Check Out Egg Distance Hatch List Here!List Of XP Earned Per Action
XP Earned When Catching Pokemon
| Action | XP Earned |
|---|---|
| Capture Pokemon | 100 XP |
| Capture Pokemon (Daily Bonus - 1st Day) | 500 XP |
| Capture Pokemon (Daily Bonus - 7th Day) | 2,000 XP |
| Capture New Pokemon | 500 XP |
| Evolve A Pokemon | 500 XP |
| Capture 100 of Same Pokemon | 100 XP |
XP Earned When Throwing PokeBalls
| Action | XP Earned |
|---|---|
| Curveball | 10 XP |
| Nice Throw | 10 XP |
| Great Throw | 50 XP |
| Excellent Throw | 100 XP |
| First Throw | 50 XP |
XP Earned Via Friends & Gifts
| Action | XP Earned |
|---|---|
| Send Gift | 200 XP |
| Become Best Friends | 100,000 XP |
| Become Ultra Friends | 50,000 XP |
| Become Good Friends | 10,000 XP |
| Become Friends | 3,000 XP |
XP Earned With Poke Stops
| Action | XP Earned |
|---|---|
| Spin Normal Poke Stop | 50XP |
| Spin Unturned Poke Stop | 250 XP |
| Additional Bonus XP | 100 XP |
| Daily Bonus (1st Day) | 500 XP |
| Daily Bonus (7th Day) | 2,000 XP |
XP Earned When Hatching Eggs
| Action | XP Earned |
|---|---|
| 2 km Eggs | 200 XP |
| 5 km Eggs | 500 XP |
| 10 km Eggs | 1000 XP |
XP Earned In Gym Battles
| Action | XP Earned |
|---|---|
| Battle In A Gym | 100 XP |
| Defeat Gym | 50 XP |
| Defeat Opponent Pokemon | 100 XP |
XP Earned In Raid Battles
| Action | XP Earned |
|---|---|
| Beat ★5 Raid Boss | 10,000 XP |
| Beat ★4 Raid Boss | 5,000 XP |
| Beat ★3 Raid Boss | 4,000 XP |
| Beat ★2 Raid Boss | 3,500 XP |
| Beat ★1 Raid Boss | 3,000 XP |
About Trainer Level (TL) Limit
Trainer Level (TL) Maximum is 40
A player can raise their Trainer Level to a maximum of 40. Previously, maximum limits were 30 and 35. Starting from Trainer Level 30, the XP needed to level up increases drastically so use efficient methods to level up fast!
XP Needed To Raise Trainer Level (TL)| Trainer Level | Require XP |
|---|---|
| 30 | 500,000 XP |
| 31 | 500,000 XP |
| 32 | 750,000 XP |
| 33 | 1,000,000 XP |
| 34 | 1,250,000 XP |
| 35 | 1,500,000 XP |
| 36 | 2,000,000 XP |
| 37 | 2,500,000 XP |
| 38 | 3,000,000 XP |
| 39 | 5,000,000 XP |
| 40 | - |
Level 40 Release Reset XP Values
When Level 40 was released in Pokemon GO, the total XP values were reset. It's likely that these may be reset if the game continues to raise the maximum limit in the future.
