Do I lose candy if I transfer Pokemon?
When you transfer a Pokémon, you don’t lose the candy associated with it, but you won’t be able to see it until you catch another Pokémon of the same chain. The candy remains in your account, and you can use it to power up or evolve your Pokémon once you have another one of the same type.
Understanding Pokémon Transfers and Candy
Transferring Pokémon to Pokémon Home or another account can be a great way to declutter your collection and earn some extra candy. When you transfer a Pokémon, you’ll receive a certain amount of candy based on the distance between the locations where the Pokémon was caught.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What happens to candy when you transfer all Pokémon?
When you transfer all Pokémon of a certain chain, you’ll keep the candy but won’t be able to see it until you catch another Pokémon of the same chain.
Q2: What happens to candy when you trade Pokémon?
When you trade a Pokémon, you’ll earn at least one candy of that Pokémon’s type, with more candy rewarded if the two Pokémon were caught far away from each other.
Q3: Do you get candy for transferring to Pokémon Home?
Yes, you’ll receive Pokémon candy during the transfer, and you may also receive a Mystery Box.
Q4: Does transferring give XL candy?
Yes, every time you transfer a Pokémon, you have a chance of receiving one Candy XL, with higher-level Pokémon more likely to reward Candy XL.
Q5: How much candy do you get by transferring a second evolution Pokémon?
You’ll receive 5 candy for transferring a second evolution Pokémon, as candy is acquired by capturing Pokémon (3 for first evolution form, 5 for second evolution form, 10 for third evolution form).
Q6: How do you transfer Pokémon for more candy?
To transfer Pokémon for more candy, simply tap on the Pokémon you want to transfer, hit the three lines on the bottom right of the screen, and tap transfer.
Q7: Is it better to trade or use candy to evolve?
Trading a Pokémon can reduce its evolution candy cost to zero, making it a great option for Pokémon like Pumpkaboo and Phantump.
Q8: How much candy per trade?
Trades will give each player additional candy, with more candy rewarded if the two Pokémon were caught far away from each other (1 candy for below 30km, 2 candy for 30-100km, 3 candy for above 100km).
Q9: Why are XL Pokémon better?
XL Pokémon are believed to have more HP than normal and XS ones (at equal CP), and may also have an effect on speed in battle.
Q10: Why can’t I transfer shiny Pokémon?
You’re unable to transfer multiple Shiny Pokémon, Lucky Pokémon, or Buddy Pokémon with whom you’ve reached Good Buddy status or above at a time.
Q11: What is the point of sending Pokémon to Pokémon HOME?
Pokémon will be registered to the National Pokédex when you deposit them in the Boxes in Pokémon HOME, allowing you to see Pokédex entries from various different games in one place.
Q12: Can you transfer legendary Pokémon to Scarlet and Violet?
You can only transfer Pokémon Go legendaries to Scarlet/Violet only after you get a copy of that Pokémon from a mainline game first.
Q13: Can you farm candies by trading Pokémon Go?
Yes, you can farm candies by trading Pokémon Go, with both players earning candy after a successful trade.
Q14: Should I give my Pokémon Rare Candy?
Using Rare Candy is never bad, as it saves time and gives your Pokémon experience equal to the amount remaining to level up.
Q15: How to get 1 million stardust in Pokémon Go?
To get 1 million Stardust in Pokémon Go, you can save up Audino encounters and catch them during a Community Day with a 3x Catch Stardust bonus.