When to Use Rare Candy Pokémon
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You should use Rare Candy on your Pokémon when you want to level them up quickly, especially if they are Legendary Pokémon or difficult to gain adequate amounts of Candy for, and it’s recommended to use them on Level 90+ Pokémon to guarantee a level per Candy. Using Rare Candy can save time and is completely fine, as it gives Experience Points equal to the amount remaining to level up your Pokémon, allowing it to evolve if it meets the evolution requirements.
Understanding Rare Candy
Rare Candy is a valuable resource in the Pokémon world, and it’s essential to understand when to use it to get the most out of your Pokémon. Here are 15 FAQs to help you make the most of Rare Candy:
FAQ 1: What is the benefit of using Rare Candy?
Using a Rare Candy on a Pokémon raises its level by 1, ending up with the minimum amount of Experience Points of that level after leveling up, and also raises the Pokémon’s friendship by a little.
FAQ 2: Can I use Rare Candy on any Pokémon?
Rare Candy can be used on any Pokémon, but it’s recommended to use it on Legendary Pokémon or those that are difficult to gain adequate amounts of Candy for, such as Magikarp.
FAQ 3: Will using Rare Candy affect my Pokémon’s stats?
Rare Candies don’t give EVs (Effort Values), so your Pokémon’s stats at that level will be lower than the stats you see if you level up by defeating Pokémon and gaining Exp.
FAQ 4: Can I evolve my level 100 Pokémon using Rare Candy?
If a Rare Candy is used on a Level 100 Pokémon that evolves by leveling up and currently meets its evolution requirements, it will evolve (without gaining a level).
FAQ 5: Is there a downside to using Rare Candy?
Rare Candies prevent you from gaining EVs as you level up, making your Pokémon weaker overall, but this can be fixed by gaining EVs throughout the game.
FAQ 6: How do I get Rare Candy?
Rare Candy can be obtained as a reward for defeating a Raid Boss, completing certain Research Tasks, winning in the Battle League, or as a reward for your weekly Adventure Sync.
FAQ 7: Can I sell Rare Candy?
Yes, you can sell Rare Candy to other players, and it’s a good way to make money, as you can sell them for a higher price than what you would get from selling them to the shop.
FAQ 8: Does Exp Share make Pokémon weaker?
No, Exp Share doesn’t make Pokémon weaker, as stats will never get worse through gaining Exp, and you get little bonuses to your stats based on which Pokémon you fight.
FAQ 9: Can I revive a Pokémon with Rare Candy?
Yes, when Rare Candy is used to revive and level up a Pokémon, it will have either 2 HP remaining or its remaining HP will equal to the amount its maximum HP increased.
FAQ 10: Why do some Pokémon need 400 candies to evolve?
Some Pokémon, such as Magikarp, require 400 Candies to evolve, probably because their evolved forms are highly sought after.
FAQ 11: Is Rare Candy better than normal leveling?
Using Rare Candies doesn’t actually negatively affect anything, you just won’t have gained as many EVs prior to level up, but this can be fixed by gaining EVs throughout the game.
FAQ 12: Does Rare Candy affect IV?
No, Rare Candies don’t affect IVs (Individual Values) in the slightest, nor do they have any real effect on EVs.
FAQ 13: Can I use Rare Candy on a fainted Pokémon?
Yes, if Rare Candy is used on a fainted Pokémon, it will be revived in addition to leveling up.
FAQ 14: How many Rare Candies should I use on my Pokémon?
It’s recommended to use Rare Candies on Level 90+ Pokémon to guarantee a level per Candy, but you can use them on any Pokémon that you want to level up quickly.
FAQ 15: Is using Rare Candy cheating?
No, using Rare Candy is not considered cheating, as it’s a legitimate item in the game that can be used to level up your Pokémon quickly, and it’s available to all players.