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Candy

Candy is a consumable, Pokémon family-related resource that can be used to strengthen Pokémon. Candy is acquired by various ways such as capturing Pokémon (3 for first evolution form, 5 for second evolution form, 10 for third evolution form), or hatching Eggs (various amounts). One can double the amount of Candies one gets by giving the Pokémon a Pinap Berry before catching it.

Usage[]

Pokémon power up[]

Main article: Power up

Candies are used to power up Pokémon up to level 40, which may cost from 1 to 15 pieces of Candy, depending on what level certain Pokémon is. Powering up Pokémon above level 40 requires Candy XL. There is no difference in the amount of Candy required to power up a Pokémon regarding its evolution stage form. Shadow Pokémon require 20% more Candy while Purified Pokémon require 10% less Candy to power up.

Pokémon evolution[]

Candies can be also used to evolve Pokémon that are capable of evolving. Evolving a Pokemon can cost 12, 25, 50, 100, 200, or 400 pieces of Candy. Purified Pokémon require 10% less Candy to evolve.

Second Charged Attack unlock[]

Candies can be also used to unlock the second Charged Attack of Pokémon with more than one Charged Attack. Unlock cost can be 25, 50, 75, or 100 pieces of Candy. Shadow Pokémon require 20% more Candy while Purified Pokémon require 20% less Candy to unlock.

Purification[]

Candies are necessary to purify Shadow Pokémon left by Team GO Rocket. Purification cost can be 1, 3, 5, or 20 pieces of Candy.

Form Changing[]

Main article: Form Change

Candy can be used to change the forms of certain Pokémon.

Adventure Effects[]

Main article: Adventure Effects

Candy can be used to activate Adventure Effects.

Sources[]

The type of Candy the player receives is specific to the Pokémon. There are several ways to obtain Candy for each Pokémon:

  • Catching Pokémon – depends on stage of Pokémon evolution:
    • 1st stage form of Pokémon evolution – 3 Candies
    • 2nd stage form of Pokémon evolution – 5 Candies
    • 3rd stage form of Pokémon evolution – 10 Candies
    • double Candy count if the Pokemon was fed with a Pinap Berry
    • Catching a Pokémon which has type(s) boosted by a Mega Evolution or Primal Reversion Pokémon, which increase Candy drops by 1 (Base and High Level) or 2 (Max Level). This bonus is not affected by multipliers from Events or Berries.
  • Hatching Pokémon Egg – depends on type of egg:
    • 2-km Eggs – 5 to 15 Candies
    • 5- and 7-km Eggs – 10 to 21 Candies
    • 10-km and 12-km Eggs – 16 to 32 Candies
  • Transfer of Pokémon – gives back 1 Candy
  • evolving a Pokémon – gives back 1 Candy, even if Pokémon was evolved for no Candy with Trade Discount
  • using Rare Candy – a 1 Candy for a 1 Rare Candy
  • from Buddy Pokémon mechanic
  • feeding Berries to a Pokémon at a Gym – extremely rarely
  • trading Pokémon – depends on distance:
    • Pokémon caught below 10-km apart from each other – 1 Candy
    • Pokémon caught from 10- to 100-km apart from each other – 2 Candies
    • Pokémon caught above 100-km apart from each other – 3 Candies

Types[]

Each evolutionary line has its own Candy type. Each one represents the base form and is identified by its primary and secondary colors.

Candy XL[]

Candy XL was introduced with GO Beyond, as Pokémon can also reach level 50 like Trainer.[1] Candy XL is unlocked after Trainer reaches level 31. It is only visible in Pokémon summary page once Trainer has obtained at least one Candy XL of that Pokémon.

Candy XL is consumed instead of regular Candy to power up Pokémon above level 40. It is also family-specific. 100 regular Candy can be converted into a single Candy XL. There are other ways to obtain Candy XL, but most of them occur randomly.

  • Catching and transferring Pokémon can give 0 to 3 Candy XL. The higher the Pokémon level, the higher chance to receive more Candy XL.
    • Catching a Pokémon which has type(s) boosted by a High Level or Max Level Mega Evolution or Primal Reversion Pokémon, which increase each of the 3 Candy XL droprates by 10% (High Level) or 25% (Max Level).
    • Catching a stage 2 Pokémon guarantees 1 Candy XL, a stage 3 guarantees 2 Candy XL, and catching a Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, or Ultra Beast guarantees 3 Candy XL. These are bonus Candy XL that are applied in addition to the standard 0 to 3 per catch.
  • Hatching Pokémon has a chance to reward Candy XL.
  • Trading Pokémon has a chance to reward Candy XL. The chance increases the greater the distance between Pokémon catch locations are.[2]
    • 0km - 10km: 10%
    • 10km - 100km: 25%
    • >=100km: 100%
  • Walking with Buddy Pokémon has a chance to reward Candy XL.
  • Evolving a Pokémon has a chance to reward Candy XL.[3]
  • Completing a Tier 5 Raid Battle in-person will reward 3 Candy XL for the Raid Boss.

Similarity, each Candy XL shares the same color combination as their regular version. An item called Rare Candy XL functions like Rare Candy.

Candy events[]

This list does not include bonuses in Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour.

Event and date Details
Halloween 2016
(October 26th, 2016 - November 1st, 2016)
Double catch, hatch and transfer Candy
1/4 Buddy distance
Valentine's Day 2017
(February 8th, 2017 - February 15th, 2017)
Double catch, hatch and transfer Candy
1/2 Buddy distance
Adventure Week 2017
(May 18th, 2017 - May 25th, 2017)
1/4 Buddy distance
Halloween 2017
(October 20th, 2017 - November 2nd, 2017)
Double catch, hatch and transfer Candy
1/2 Buddy distance
Kanto Celebration 2018
(April 10th, 2018 - April 17th, 2018)
Double catch, hatch and transfer Candy
1/2 Buddy distance
Double Candy received from evolution and Gym feeding
Adventure Week 2018
(May 24th, 2018 - June 5th, 2018)
1/4 Buddy distance
Water Festival 2018
(June 7th, 2018 - June 21st, 2018)
Double hatch Candy
Global Challenge 2nd part
(July 16th, 2018 - July 23rd, 2018)
Double catch and hatch Candy
Halloween 2018
(October 23rd, 2018 - November 1st, 2018)
Double catch Candy
Part of Holiday 2018
(December 18th, 2018 - December 22nd, 2018)
Double catch and transfer Candy
Hatchathon 2019
(January 2nd, 2019 - January 15th, 2019)
Double hatch Candy
Valentine's Day 2019
(February 13th, 2019 - February 21st, 2019)
Double catch Candy
Eggstravaganza 2019
(April 16th, 2019 - April 23rd, 2019)
Double hatch Candy
Earth Day 2019
(April 29th, 2019 - May 2nd, 2019)
Double catch Candy for specific event spawns only
Adventure Week 2019
(June 4th, 2019 - June 11th, 2019)
1/4 Buddy distance
Global Challenge 1st part
(June 18th, 2019 - June 25th, 2019)
Double catch and hatch Candy
Water Festival 2019
(August 23rd, 2019 - August 30th, 2019)
Double hatch Candy
1/2 Buddy distance for Water-type only
Halloween 2019
(October 17th, 2019 - November 1st, 2019)
Double catch, hatch and transfer Candy
Part of Holiday 2019
(December 24th, 2019 - December 25th, 2019)
Double catch and transfer Candy
Hatchathon 2020
(January 2nd, 2020 - January 16th, 2020)
Double hatch Candy
Valentine's Day 2020
(February 14th, 2020 - February 17th, 2020)
Double catch Candy
Spring Event
(April 9th, 2020 - April 16th, 2020)
Double hatch Candy
Buddy Up
(April 21st, 2020 - April 27th, 2020)
1/2 Buddy distance
Throwback Challenge 2020: Hoenn
(May 15th, 2020 - May 22nd, 2020)
1/2 Buddy distance
The Seasons Change: Part 1
(October 9th, 2020 - October 12th, 2020)
Double effect of Pinap Berry
Halloween 2020
(October 23rd, 2020 - November 3rd, 2020)
Double catch and transfer Candy
Part of Holiday 2020
(December 24th, 2020 - December 25th, 2020)
Double catch Candy
New Year's 2021
(December 31st, 2020 - January 4th, 2021)
Double hatch Candy
Spring into Spring 2021
(April 4th, 2021 - April 8th, 2021)
Double hatch Candy
Hoopa's Arrival
(September 5th, 2021)
Double transfer Candy
Halloween 2021
(October 15th, 2021 - October 31st, 2021)
Double catch, hatch and transfer Candy
November 2021 Community Day
(November 21st, 2021)
Triple transfer Candy
Mischief Unbound
(November 26th, 2021 - November 29th, 2021)
Double transfer Candy
New Year's 2022
(December 31st, 2021 - January 4th, 2022)
Double hatch Candy
Valentine's Day 2022
(February 10th, 2022 - February 14th, 2022)
Double catch Candy
Triple transfer Candy
Spring into Spring 2022
(April 12th, 2022 - April 18th, 2022)
Double hatch Candy
April 2022 Community Day
(April 23rd, 2022)
Double catch Candy
Water Festival 2022
(May 12th, 2022 - May 20th, 2022)
Double catch and hatch Candy
May 2022 Community Day
(May 21st, 2022)
Double catch Candy
Pokémon GO Fest 2022
(June 5th, 2022)
Double catch Candy for Nihilego
June 2022 Community Day
(June 25th, 2022)
Double catch Candy
July 2022 Community Day
(July 17th, 2022)
Double catch Candy
Bug Out 2022
(August 10th, 2022 - August 16th, 2022)
+1/2/3 catch Candy for Nice/Great/Excellent
August 2022 Community Day
(August 13th, 2022)
Double catch and transfer Candy
Inkay Limited Research
(September 3rd, 2022)
Double catch Candy
Test Your Mettle
(September 16th, 2022 - September 21st, 2022)
+1/2/3 catch Candy for Nice/Great/Excellent
September 2022 Community Day
(September 18th, 2022)
Double catch Candy
Festival of Lights 2022
(October 14th, 2022 - October 17th, 2022)
Double catch Candy
October 2022 Community Day
(October 15th, 2022)
Double catch Candy
Halloween 2022
(October 20th, 2022 - November 1st, 2022)
Double catch, hatch and transfer Candy
Día de Muertos 2022
(November 1st, 2022 - November 2nd, 2022)
Double catch Candy
November 2022 Community Day
(November 12th, 2022)
Double catch Candy
December 2022 Community Day
(December 17th, 2022 - December 18th, 2022)
Double catch Candy
January 2023 Community Day
(January 7th, 2023)
Double catch Candy
Twinkling Fantasy
(January 10th, 2023 - January 16th, 2023)
+1/2/3 catch Candy for Nice/Great/Excellent
February 2023 Community Day
(February 5th, 2023)
Double catch Candy
Valentine's Day 2023
(February 8th, 2023 - February 14th, 2023)
Triple transfer Candy
Double catch Candy (if chosen in Lovely Wishes)
March 2023 Community Day
(March 18th, 2023)
Double catch Candy
Let's GO!
(March 21st, 2023 - March 29th, 2023)
Double transfer Candy
Spring into Spring 2023
(April 4th, 2023 - April 10th, 2023)
Double hatch Candy
A Mystic Hero
(April 13th, 2023 - April 17th, 2023)
Two guaranteed Candy XL received from evolution
April 2023 Community Day
(April 15th, 2023)
Double catch Candy
A Valorous Hero
(May 11th, 2023 - May 17th, 2023)
Double catch Candy
May 2023 Community Day
(May 21st, 2023)
Double catch Candy
Water Festival: Beach Week
(June 6th, 2023 - June 12th, 2023)
+1/2/3 catch Candy for Nice/Great/Excellent
June 2023 Community Day
(June 10th, 2023)
Double catch Candy
Dark Flames
(June 29th, 2023 - July 2nd, 2023)
3 additional Candy from Raid Battle
Part of 7th Anniversary Party
(July 8th, 2023)
Double catch Candy
Part of 7th Anniversary Party
(July 11th, 2023)
Double transfer Candy
Blaze New Trails
(July 21st, 2023 - July 24th, 2023)
2/3 Buddy distance while exploring Routes
July 2023 Community Day
(July 30th, 2023)
Double catch Candy
Glittering Garden
(August 5th, 2023 - August 8th, 2023)
1.5× hatch Candy
August 2023 Community Day
(August 13th, 2023)
Double catch Candy
Noxious Swamp
(August 19th, 2023 - August 22nd, 2023)
Double catch Candy
September 2023 Community Day
(September 23rd, 2023)
Double catch Candy
Out to Play
(September 27th, 2023 - October 2nd, 2023)
2/3 Buddy distance while exploring Routes
Azurill Hatch Day
(September 30th, 2023)
Double hatch Candy
Harvest Festival
(October 12th, 2023 - October 17th, 2023)
+2 catch Candy for Pumpkaboo
October 2023 Community Day
(October 15th, 2023)
Double catch Candy
Halloween 2023
(October 19th, 2023 - October 31st, 2023)
+1/2/3 catch Candy for Nice/Great/Excellent
Halloween 2023 Part 1
(October 19th, 2023 - October 26th, 2023)
Double hatch Candy
Halloween 2023 Part 2
(October 26th, 2023 - October 31st, 2023)
+2 catch Candy for Event Pokémon
Día de Muertos 2023
(November 1st, 2023 - November 2nd, 2023)
Double catch Candy
November 2023 Community Day
(November 5th, 2023)
Double catch Candy
Festival of Lights 2023
(November 7th, 2023 - November 12th, 2023)
Double hatch Candy
Fashion Week 2023
(November 15th, 2023 - November 19th, 2023)
Double catch Candy
Party Up!
(November 22nd, 2023 - November 27th, 2023)
+2 trading Candy
December 2023 Community Day
(December 16th, 2023 - December 17th, 2023)
Double catch Candy
January 2024 Community Day
(January 6th, 2024)
Double catch Candy
February 2024 Community Day
(February 4th, 2024)
Double catch Candy
Lunar New Year: Dragons Unleashed
(February 5th, 2024 - February 11th, 2024)
+1/2/3 catch Candy for Nice/Great/Excellent
Carnival of Love
(February 13th, 2024 - February 15th, 2024)
Two guaranteed Candy XL received from evolution
March 2024 Community Day
(March 16th, 2024)
Double catch Candy

Trivia[]

References[]

  1. GO Beyond: Level up redesign coming soon; level cap increased to 50!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2020-11-18.
  2. A Guide to Candy XL Part 4: Trading. The Silph Road. Retrieved on 2023-04-07.
  3. A Guide to Candy XL Part 5: Evolving. The Silph Road. Retrieved on 2023-04-07.
  4. Season of GO. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2022-05-26.
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