What are XL Candy
But first, let's explain how XL Candy works. As described above, these are special Pokémon candies that allow you to go past the previous limit of 40. Once you have some for a particular species, all you need to do is drop it off. light up completely, then you can start using XL Candy to go even higher. However, you'll need a bit of XL Candy and Stardust to do this, so use it sparingly, and only with the Pokémon you intend to use for raiding or PvP.
How to get XL Candy
So, since it is so rare and precious, how to get XL Candy in Pokémon GO? It's simple, but also quite random. Most activities that reward regular candy can also reward XL Candy. However, you also need to be level 40 or above to get it. In the meantime, be sure to level up quickly so you can start stocking up on XL Candy for all of your favorite Pokémon.
Once you reach level 40, you will start getting XL Candy through the following activities. The former can reward you with an XL Candy while the others display ranges if necessary ...
- Catch a Raid Pokémon
- Trade a Pokémon
- Transfer a Pokémon
- Catch a Pokémon - 0-3 XL Candy
- Hatch from one egg - up to 16 for a 5 km egg, or 24 for a 10 km egg
You can also convert all of your stored regular candies to XL Candy at a rate of 100 to 1. If you have a lot of Magikarp or Dratini Candy for example, you can swap them and get some XL Candy instead. Additionally, using a Mystery Box can earn you up to 18 Meltan XL candies, so be sure to use them when you can. And these are all the tips on how to get XL Candy in Pokémon GO.
