How to Use XL Candy in Pokémon Go
To use XL Candy in Pokémon Go, select the Power Up option to start, and then choose the XL Candy to level up your Pokémon beyond level 40, requiring Stardust, regular candy of that Pokémon’s species, and 296 pieces of XL Candy per non-Shadow Pokémon. The process is the same as using regular candy, with the only difference being the level at which it can be used, allowing players to reach level 50 and get closer to the CP cap.
Understanding XL Candy
What is XL Candy?
XL Candy is a special type of candy that can be used to level up Pokémon beyond level 40, and it can be obtained through various means, including leveling up past level 40, catching Pokémon, and trading with other players.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can you turn XL candy into regular candy?: No, you cannot convert XL Candy to regular candy, although you can convert regular candy to XL Candy.
- When can you use XL candy Pokémon?: You can use XL Candy to level up your Pok��mon once you have enough candies to level up your Pokémon beyond level 40.
- What are XL Pokémon in Pokémon Go?: XL Pokémon refers to Pokémon that are above level 40, which can reach the CP cap with more optimal IVs.
- Is there any benefit to XL Pokémon?: The benefit of XL Pokémon lies in their ability to reach the CP cap, but size does not bear any importance, and IVs are the keys to Pokémon performance in battle.
- What do you use XL rare candy on?: Rare Candy XL can be used to evolve Pokémon beyond level 40 by converting it into any kind of Candy XL.
- When should I use Rare Candy XL?: You can use Rare Candy XL when you reach level 40, and it turns the Rare Candy XL into a Pokémon species’ Candy XL.
- How do you get Ditto in Pokémon Go?: To find Ditto, catch the Pokémon that it disguises itself as, such as Diglett, Grimer, or Snubbull, and it will transform into Ditto if you’re lucky.
- What is the XL candy glitch in Pokémon Go?: The XL Candy glitch is an exploit that allowed players to gather hundreds of XL Candies by leaving the app running overnight, but Niantic has banned players who use it.
- Why is XL Candy so hard to get?: XL Candy is hard to acquire because it drops only when leveling up past level 40, with just a couple per level, and the best way to get it is by catching and transferring wild Pokémon to Professor Willow.
- Which lure attracts Ditto?: Using Pokémon GO Lure Modules or Incense on a PokeStop or Gym can increase the odds of catching Ditto.
- How do you trigger a Ditto?: Catching Ditto is based on luck, but you can maximize your chances by using your nearby radar, catching Ditto with lures and incense, and hatching Ditto from eggs.
- How do I get a Mew in Pokémon Go?: To catch Mew, complete the Special Research “A Mythical Discovery” given by Professor Willow.
- What are the odds of getting a rare candy XL?: The chance of getting Candy XL through trades increases with the catch distance, with a trade distance of less than 10km rewarding Candy XL roughly 10% of the time.
- What is the buddy candy limit in Pokémon Go?: The limit for earning buddy candies is 40km per day.
- Are XXL Pokémon rare?: XXL Pokémon are extremely rare, with odds of 1/31,500, making them difficult to encounter or obtain.