Get ready for an exciting adventure as Pokémon GO introduces a brand new leveling system! On October 15, 2025, the game will unlock a whole new world of possibilities, taking your Trainer to unprecedented heights. Prepare for a thrilling journey to Level 80 and beyond!
Leveling Up: The Ultimate Adventure
New Level Cap: Level 80
The Trainer level cap is soaring to new heights, increasing from 50 to 80. This expansion brings a fresh and improved leveling experience, allowing Trainers to progress and earn rewards more frequently. Get ready to unlock a plethora of new benefits and items as you ascend through the ranks.
Rewarding Progress
As you level up, you'll unlock a treasure trove of rewards. These include increased storage capacity for your Pokémon, Items, Gifts, and Postcards. Additionally, new avatar items will be available starting at level 25, offering a wide range of customization options to express your Trainer's unique style.
Daily Adventure Egg: Unlocking New Possibilities
Starting at level 15, Trainers will receive a free Daily Adventure Egg, a powerful tool for hatching Pokémon and earning 10,000 XP. This egg will automatically be placed in your Incubator when you log in for the first time each day. Be sure to explore a distance of 1 km to hatch it, and remember that it won't count towards your current Egg storage.
Avatar Rewards: Customization at its Best
Trainers can now customize their look with a variety of new avatar rewards, starting at level 25. Here's a breakdown of the rewards you can earn:
- Level 25: Poké Ball Cap
- Level 30: Poké Ball Shoes
- Level 35: Poké Ball Jacket
- Level 40: Great Ball Cap
- Level 45: Great Ball Shoes
- Level 50: Great Ball Jacket
- Level 55: Ultra Ball Cap
- Level 60: Ultra Ball Shoes
- Level 65: Ultra Ball Jacket
- Level 71: Level 71 Shoes
- Level 73: Level 73 Shade
- Level 75: Level 75 Pants
- Level 77: Level 77 Pose
- Level 79: Level 79 Hairstyle (Short) and Level 79 Hairstyle (Long)
- Level 80: Level 80 Jacket
New Leveling Up Rewards: Unlocking Storage
Leveling up now comes with increased storage capacity for your Pokémon, Items, Gifts, and Postcards. This means you can go beyond the existing storage limits and expand your collection without any additional costs.
Lucky Friends: A Chance to Bond
Level 70 Trainers will have an enhanced opportunity to become Lucky Friends with Trainers they've achieved Best Friends status with. This feature adds a social layer to the game, encouraging Trainers to connect and interact.
XP Requirements: A Journey to Level 80
The XP requirements for reaching various levels have been updated with the new level cap. Here's a glimpse of the XP milestones:
- Level 10: 48,000 XP
- Level 20: 258,000 XP
- Level 30: 1,083,000 XP
- Level 40: 3,953,000 XP
- Level 50: 12,753,000 XP
- Level 60: 34,353,000 XP
- Level 70: 85,853,000 XP
- Level 80: 203,353,000 XP
Level-Up Research Tasks: A New Challenge
To reach levels 71 to 80, Trainers must earn a specific amount of XP and complete new Level-Up Research tasks at each level. The tasks for levels 41 to 50 have been removed, ensuring a fresh and engaging experience.
Additional Information: What to Expect
- Avatar items earned before the update won't be available through leveling after October 15, 2025.
- The Level 50 Jacket is no longer an earnable reward.
- Trainers retain all previously earned items, poses, and rewards, including the Level 50 Jacket.
- Candy XL will still be earned at Trainer level 31.
- Powering up Pokémon to level 40 still requires a Trainer level of 40.
- The Mewtwo encounter, previously achieved at level 50, will now be unlocked at level 80, offering additional candy but not a new encounter.
Boost Your Journey: XP Celebration Ultra Box
The XP Celebration Ultra Box is available in the Pokémon GO Web Store for US$9.99 (or equivalent local currency). This box includes 15 Lucky Eggs, a Super Incubator, an Incubator, five Incense, and two Lure Modules to assist you in reaching new levels. With a limit of 3 boxes per Trainer, this offer is a valuable way to enhance your leveling experience.
