How to Use XL Candy in Pokemon Go - Pokemon GO Guide - IGN (2024)

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What is the best way to use XL candy in Pokemon GO? ›

Using XL Candy works the same way as using regular Candy. Select the Power Up option to start. If players want to use XL Candy to get to level 50 immediately, they'll need Stardust, regular candy (of that Pokemon's species), and 296 pieces of XL Candy per non-Shadow Pokemon (with Shadow Pokemon needing more).

Candy XL is a special type of Pokémon Candy that is needed to power up Pokémon from Level 40 to Level 50. You cannot start earning XL Candy until you are Level 40. There is no limit on how much XL Candy you can earn in one day.

XL Candy: For Powering Up, Not Evolving

Here's the short answer: No, you cannot use XL Candy to evolve Pokémon in Pokémon GO. XL Candy is a special type of candy that is specifically designed for powering up your Pokémon once they've reached level 40. Think of XL Candy as a supercharged food for your Pokémon.

XL Candy is a resource which allows you to level your Pokémon even further than before in Pokémon Go. Introduced alongside the level cap increase alongside the Go Beyond update and the Season of Celebration, it allows players to increase the CP of a Pokémon past the original Level 40 cap, all the way to Level 50.

XL Pokemon typically have higher CP and can be powered up further, making them stronger in battles. I've been playing for years, and my XL Pokemon definitely pack more punch in raids and PvP. Worth the grind!

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.

No, there is no way to trade XL Candy with other players in the game as of now. The only way to obtain XL Candy is to earn it using various methods. You can't gift XL Candy or trade it with other players.

Candy XL is also specific to each Pokémon Evolutionary line, and is required to power up Pokémon to even higher CP than is possible with regular Candy. You can only begin collecting Candy XL at level 31 or above.

Earning Candy Through Trades

If two Pokemon being traded were caught far away from one another, you will earn more Candies. At level 31, you also have the chance of earning one Candy XL from a trade. The number of Candies XL you receive will not change based on distance, but your odds of getting it will.

How rare is Rare Candy in Pokemon Go? ›

As a reward for defeating the boss, you'll get a certain amount of XP (based on the difficulty) and a few items. While you aren't guaranteed to get Rare Candy every time you beat a Raid Boss, it's one of only eight kinds of items that you could receive as a possible reward.

Surprised that you can't convert XL candy to regular candy, since you can go regular to XL.

No, you can't use Rare Candy to evolve in either of those conditions because the text on Rare Candy specifically prevents it. Does Rare Candy override evolution-preventing effects such as Archeops' "Ancient Power" Ability?

You can get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles just like normal Rare Candies, but there are two caveats: you must be over level 31 and you must be battling in-person.

XL Candy is different from regular Candy in that it is able to level up your Pokemon past Level 40. XL Candy is much rarer to receive. We will go through the different methods to obtain XL Candy. You need to be Trainer Level 31 before you can gather XL Candy.