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[[File:GO Candy artwork.png|thumb|Generic artwork of Candy in {{g|GO}}]]
[[File:GO Candy artwork.png|thumb|Generic artwork of Candy in {{g|GO}}]]
'''Candy''' (Japanese: '''アメ''' ''Candy'') is a type of [[currency]] in {{g|GO}}. Each evolutionary family has its own kind of Candy, usually named after the lowest stage of each [[List of Pokémon by evolutionary line in Pokémon GO|evolutionary line]], which can only be used on members of that family. For example, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Ivysaur}}, and {{p|Venusaur}} all require Bulbasaur Candy to [[Power Up]]. The {{p|Nidoran♀}} and {{p|Nidoran♂}} evolutionary families have separate Candies. Each Candy has its own color scheme based on the Pokémon it is named after. Prior to the addition of [[Generation II]] Pokémon, {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} had their own Candies, which were later converted into {{p|Tyrogue}} Candy.
'''Candy''' (Japanese: '''アメ''' ''Candy'') is a type of [[currency]] in {{g|GO}}. Each evolutionary line has its own kind of Candy, usually named after the lowest stage of each [[List of Pokémon by evolutionary line in Pokémon GO|evolutionary line]], which can only be used on members of that line. For example, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Ivysaur}}, and {{p|Venusaur}} all require Bulbasaur Candy to [[Power Up]]. The {{p|Nidoran♀}} and {{p|Nidoran♂}} evolutionary lines have separate Candies. Each Candy has its own color scheme based on the Pokémon it is named after. Prior to the addition of [[Generation II]] Pokémon, {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} had their own Candies, which were later converted into {{p|Tyrogue}} Candy.


On December 7, 2020, the [https://pokemongolive.com/post/gobeyond-level40/ level cap was increased from 40 to 50]. '''Candy XL''' was introduced as a requirement for powering up Pokémon beyond level 40, taking the place of standard Candy. Players could start acquiring Candy XL after reaching level 40. Candy XL is acquired randomly through most other activities that reward Candy. Players may also convert 100 regular Candy into one Candy XL. On June 1, 2022 at 10 a.m. local time, the level cap for Candy XL was reduced to level 31.
On December 7, 2020, the [https://pokemongolive.com/post/gobeyond-level40/ level cap was increased from 40 to 50]. '''Candy XL''' was introduced as a requirement for powering up Pokémon beyond level 40, taking the place of standard Candy. Players could start acquiring Candy XL after reaching level 40. Candy XL is acquired randomly through most other activities that reward Candy. Players may also convert 100 regular Candy into one Candy XL. On June 1, 2022 at 10 a.m. local time, the level cap for Candy XL was reduced to level 31.


==Acquisition==
==Acquisition==
There are several ways to earn Candy. Most of these methods also have a chance of also rewarding Candy XL for [[Trainer level|level]] 31 and higher players. In addition to the listed methods, using a {{DL|Rare Candy|Pokémon GO|Rare Candy}} or Rare Candy XL on a Pokémon yields a Candy or Candy XL, respectively, for that Pokémon's evolutionary family.
There are several ways to earn Candy. Most of these methods also have a chance of also rewarding Candy XL for [[Trainer level|level]] 31 and higher players. In addition to the listed methods, using a {{DL|Rare Candy|Pokémon GO|Rare Candy}} or Rare Candy XL on a Pokémon yields a Candy or Candy XL, respectively, for that Pokémon's evolutionary line.


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===Evolution===
===Evolution===
{{main|List of Pokémon by evolutionary line in Pokémon GO}}
{{main|List of Pokémon by evolutionary line in Pokémon GO}}
With the exception of {{p|Gimmighoul}}, Candy is required for Pokémon to [[evolution|evolve]]. The cost in Candy to evolve a Pokémon is typically based on its number of evolution stages, but with some exceptions:
With the exception of {{p|Gimmighoul}}, Candy is required for Pokémon to [[Evolution|evolve]]. The cost in Candy to evolve a Pokémon is typically based on its number of Evolution stages, but with some exceptions:


* Two-stage lines usually require {{candy}}50.
* Two-stage lines usually require {{candy}}50.
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** {{p|Feebas}} and {{p|Snorunt}}{{tt|*|Increased from 50 on Feb. 1, 2019}} require {{candy}}100.
** {{p|Feebas}} and {{p|Snorunt}}{{tt|*|Increased from 50 on Feb. 1, 2019}} require {{candy}}100.
** {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Wailmer}}, {{p|Swablu}}, {{p|Noibat}}, {{p|Stufful}}, {{p|Wimpod}}, and {{p|Meltan}} require {{candy}}400.
** {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Wailmer}}, {{p|Swablu}}, {{p|Noibat}}, {{p|Stufful}}, {{p|Wimpod}}, and {{p|Meltan}} require {{candy}}400.
* Three-stage lines require {{candy}}25 for the first evolution and {{candy}}100 for the second.
* Three-stage lines require {{candy}}25 for the first Evolution and {{candy}}100 for the second.
** {{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Wurmple}}, {{p|Whismur}}, and {{p|Pidove}} require only {{candy}}12 for the first evolution and {{candy}}50 for the second.
** {{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Wurmple}}, {{p|Whismur}}, and {{p|Pidove}} require only {{candy}}12 for the first Evolution and {{candy}}50 for the second.
** {{p|Teddiursa}} requires {{candy|Teddiursa}}50 to evolve.  
** {{p|Teddiursa}} requires {{candy|Teddiursa}}50 to evolve.  
* [[Baby Pokémon]] require {{candy}}25 to evolve for the first evolution and {{candy}}50 for the second, if any.
* [[Baby Pokémon]] require {{candy}}25 to evolve for the first Evolution and {{candy}}50 for the second, if any.
** {{p|Marill}} only requires {{candy|Marill}}25 to evolve.
** {{p|Marill}} only requires {{candy|Marill}}25 to evolve.
** All two-stage Baby Pokémon introduced in [[Generation IV]] require {{candy}}50 to evolve.
** All two-stage Baby Pokémon introduced in [[Generation IV]] require {{candy}}50 to evolve.
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* Regardless of the above, Pokémon introduced in [[Generation V]] or {{gen|VI}} that are eligible for a {{DL|Trade (GO)|trade Evolution}} cost reduction require {{candy}}50 to evolve into the middle stage, if any, and {{candy}}200 to evolve into the final stage, if not traded.
* Regardless of the above, Pokémon introduced in [[Generation V]] or {{gen|VI}} that are eligible for a {{DL|Trade (GO)|trade Evolution}} cost reduction require {{candy}}50 to evolve into the middle stage, if any, and {{candy}}200 to evolve into the final stage, if not traded.


[[Generation II]] evolutions which require a [[Sun Stone]] or [[evolution item]] in the [[core series]] games also require that same item in Pokémon GO (in addition to Candy). Most Pokémon with [[List of cross-generational evolution families|cross-generational evolutions]] introduced in [[Generation IV]] require a [[Sinnoh Stone]] and {{candy}}100 to evolve. For evolutionary families introduced prior to [[Generation V]], other Evolution stones (including the [[Ice Stone]]) are not required in Pokémon GO. The [[Unova Stone]] is required for all Unova-based evolutions that require some Evolution stone, except for {{p|Cottonee}} and {{p|Petilil}}, which require a Sun Stone instead. {{p|Helioptile}} also requires a Sun Stone to evolve, currently being the only [[Generation VI]] Pokémon to require an evolution item in Pokémon GO.
[[Generation II]] Evolutions which require a [[Sun Stone]] or [[Evolution item]] in the [[core series]] games also require that same item in Pokémon GO (in addition to Candy). Most Pokémon with [[List of cross-generational evolutionary lines|cross-generational Evolutions]] introduced in [[Generation IV]] require a [[Sinnoh Stone]] and {{candy}}100 to evolve. For evolutionary lines introduced prior to [[Generation V]], other Evolution stones (including the [[Ice Stone]]) are not required in Pokémon GO. The [[Unova Stone]] is required for all Unova-based Evolutions that require some Evolution stone, except for {{p|Cottonee}} and {{p|Petilil}}, which require a Sun Stone instead. {{p|Helioptile}} also requires a Sun Stone to evolve, currently being the only [[Generation VI]] Pokémon to require an Evolution item in Pokémon GO.


In past updates, two-stage Pokémon that cost {{candy}}50 to evolve have their cost reduced to {{candy}}25 whenever a cross-generational third-stage is added, such as {{p|Zubat}} and {{p|Duskull}}. {{p|Snorunt}}'s evolution cost was increased when {{p|Froslass}} became available: due to it requiring a Sinnoh Stone to evolve into Froslass (and all Sinnoh Stone evolutions cost {{candy}}100), the cost to evolve into Glalie was increased to match.
In past updates, two-stage Pokémon that cost {{candy}}50 to evolve have their cost reduced to {{candy}}25 whenever a cross-generational third-stage is added, such as {{p|Zubat}} and {{p|Duskull}}. {{p|Snorunt}}'s Evolution cost was increased when {{p|Froslass}} became available: due to it requiring a Sinnoh Stone to evolve into Froslass (and all Sinnoh Stone Evolutions cost {{candy}}100), the cost to evolve into Glalie was increased to match.


[[Shadow Pokémon (GO)|Purified Pokémon]] require 10% less Candy to evolve, with costs rounded down. For instance, a Purified Rattata, which would normally cost {{candy|Rattata}}25 to evolve, would instead only require {{candy|Rattata}}22.
[[Shadow Pokémon (GO)|Purified Pokémon]] require 10% less Candy to evolve, with costs rounded down. For instance, a Purified Rattata, which would normally cost {{candy|Rattata}}25 to evolve, would instead only require {{candy|Rattata}}22.
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===Power Up===
===Power Up===
{{main|Power Up#Levels|Power Up → Levels}}
{{main|Power Up#Levels|Power Up → Levels}}
Powering Up Pokémon costs both {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} and Candy. The cost to Power Up increases with the Power Up level. If a Pokémon were to be Powered Up from level 1 all the way to the maximum level 40, it would require {{candy}}304 total (not including any used for evolution).
Powering Up Pokémon costs both {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} and Candy. The cost to Power Up increases with the Power Up level. If a Pokémon were to be Powered Up from level 1 all the way to the maximum level 40, it would require {{candy}}304 total (not including any used for Evolution).


Shadow Pokémon require 1.2× Candy and Stardust to Power Up at all levels. Once purified, they require 10% less Candy and Stardust to Power Up than normal (with decimals of 0.5 or lower rounded down).
Shadow Pokémon require 1.2× Candy and Stardust to Power Up at all levels. Once purified, they require 10% less Candy and Stardust to Power Up than normal (with decimals of 0.5 or lower rounded down).
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[[File:GO Prerelease Evolution Shards.png|thumb|150px|Evolution Shards]]
[[File:GO Prerelease Evolution Shards.png|thumb|150px|Evolution Shards]]
* In pre-release screenshots of {{g|GO}}, Evolution Shards (Japanese: 進化のカケラ ''Evolution Shards'') take the role of Candy, being earned by catching multiple instances of the same Pokémon and being used to evolve Pokémon. They did not have unique names or designs for each evolutionary family.
* In pre-release screenshots of {{g|GO}}, Evolution Shards (Japanese: 進化のカケラ ''Evolution Shards'') take the role of Candy, being earned by catching multiple instances of the same Pokémon and being used to evolve Pokémon. They did not have unique names or designs for each evolutionary line.
* The maximum possible amount of Candy that can potentially be used on a single Pokémon in GO is {{candy|Meltan}}804 on {{p|Melmetal}}, which include:
* The maximum possible amount of Candy that can potentially be used on a single Pokémon in GO is {{candy|Meltan}}804 on {{p|Melmetal}}, which include:
** {{candy|Meltan}}304 to power up from level 1 to level 40
** {{candy|Meltan}}304 to power up from level 1 to level 40

Revision as of 06:07, 20 July 2024

Generic artwork of Candy in Pokémon GO

Candy (Japanese: アメ Candy) is a type of currency in Pokémon GO. Each evolutionary line has its own kind of Candy, usually named after the lowest stage of each evolutionary line, which can only be used on members of that line. For example, Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and Venusaur all require Bulbasaur Candy to Power Up. The Nidoran♀ and Nidoran♂ evolutionary lines have separate Candies. Each Candy has its own color scheme based on the Pokémon it is named after. Prior to the addition of Generation II Pokémon, Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan had their own Candies, which were later converted into Tyrogue Candy.

On December 7, 2020, the level cap was increased from 40 to 50. Candy XL was introduced as a requirement for powering up Pokémon beyond level 40, taking the place of standard Candy. Players could start acquiring Candy XL after reaching level 40. Candy XL is acquired randomly through most other activities that reward Candy. Players may also convert 100 regular Candy into one Candy XL. On June 1, 2022 at 10 a.m. local time, the level cap for Candy XL was reduced to level 31.

Acquisition

There are several ways to earn Candy. Most of these methods also have a chance of also rewarding Candy XL for level 31 and higher players. In addition to the listed methods, using a Rare Candy or Rare Candy XL on a Pokémon yields a Candy or Candy XL, respectively, for that Pokémon's evolutionary line.

Method Candy Candy XL
Catching Pokémon
Unevolved Pokémon Candy3 Candy XL0 - 3
Second-stage Pokémon Candy5 Candy XL1 - 4
Third-stage Pokémon Candy10 Candy XL2 - 5
Legendary Pokémon
Mythical Pokémon
Ultra Beast
Candy3 Candy XL3 - 6
Using a Pinap Berry ×2 N/A
Using a Silver Pinap Berry ×2.3334
Active Mega-Evolution Bonus (Base or High Level) +Candy1
Active Mega-Evolution Bonus (Max Level) +Candy2
Hatching Eggs
Hatch a 2 km Egg Candy5 - 10 Candy XL0 - 8
Hatch a 5 km Egg Candy10 - 21 Candy XL0 - 16
Hatch a 7 km Egg
Hatch a 10 km Egg Candy16 - 32 Candy XL0 - 24
Hatch a 12 km Egg
Trading Pokémon
Obtained <10 km apart Candy1 Candy XL0 - 1
Obtained ≥10 km and <100 km apart Candy2 Candy XL0 - 1
Obtained ≥100 km apart Candy3 Candy XL1
Transferring Pokémon
Transfer Pokémon to Professor Willow Candy1 Candy XL0 - 1
Transfer Pokémon to Let's Go, Pikachu! or Let's Go, Eevee! or HOME
Other
Evolve a Pokémon Candy1 Candy XL0 - 1
Walk a Buddy Pokémon a certain distance (1, 3, 5, or 20 km) Candy1 Candy XL0 - 1
Feed a Berry to a Gym defender Candy0 - 1 Candy XL0 - 1

Prior to February 16, 2017, all Pokémon gave Candy3 when captured.

Pokémon that can evolve from Baby Pokémon, except Togetic and Lucario, are considered to be unevolved Pokémon, so only award Candy3 when caught, and their evolved forms only award Candy5 when caught.

Candy XL

The amount of Candy XL that can be randomly received has been observed to follow a weighted coin-toss model with two parameters: a maximum number of coin tosses (or maximum number of random Candy XL), n, and the probability of receiving a Candy XL for each coin toss, P.

Catching and Evolving Pokémon

For catching Pokémon, n is fixed at 3, and P depends on the wild Pokémon's level.[1]

The probability of obtaining Candy XL from evolving a Pokémon scales similarly to catching, except n is fixed at 1.

Since April 28, 2022, having an active Mega-Evolved Pokémon may increases P for Pokémon that share at least one of the Mega Evolution's types, depending on its Mega Level. P is increased by 10% for a High-Level Mega Evolution and 25% for a Max-Level Mega Evolution.

Level n P Candy XL0 Candy XL1 Candy XL2 Candy XL3 Average
1 - 14 3 (Catch)
1 (Evolve)
0.01 97.03% 2.94% 0.03% 0.0001% Candy XL0.03
15 - 19 0.05 85.74% 13.54% 0.71% 0.01% Candy XL0.15
15 - 19 0.1 72.90% 24.30% 2.70% 0.10% Candy XL0.3
23 - 25 0.15 61.41% 32.51% 5.74% 0.34% Candy XL0.45
26 - 30 0.2 51.20% 38.40% 9.60% 0.80% Candy XL0.6
31 - 35 0.3 34.30% 44.10% 18.90% 2.70% Candy XL0.9

In addition to the above, catching evolved, Legendary, or Mythical Pokémon reward a guaranteed base amount of Candy XL.

  • Candy XL1 for second-stage Pokémon (maximum Candy XL 4)
  • Candy XL2 for third-stage Pokémon (maximum Candy XL 5)
  • Candy XL3 for Legendary and Mythical Pokémon (maximum Candy XL 6)

Transferring and Buddy Pokémon

For transferring Pokémon and walking buddy Pokémon, n is fixed at 1, and P depends on the Pokémon's level.[2][3]

Level n P
1 - 14 1 0.025
15 - 19 0.125
20 - 22 0.25
23 - 25 0.375
26 - 30 0.5
31 - 50 0.75

Hatching Eggs

For hatching Eggs, P is fixed at 0.2 for all distances, and n depends on hatch distance.[4]

Distance n P Average
2 km 8 0.2 Candy XL1.6
5 km
7 km
16 Candy XL3.2
10 km
12 km
24 Candy XL4.8

Trading

For trading Pokémon, n is fixed at 1, and P depends on the distance between the locations of origin of the traded Pokémon.[5]

Distance n P
<10 km 1 0.1
≥10 km and <100 km 0.25
≥100 km 1

Feeding Gym Defenders

When feeding a Gym defender, if a regular Candy is obtained, then there is a small chance (≈4%) that a Candy XL will also be obtained.[6]

Uses

Evolution

Main article: List of Pokémon by evolutionary line in Pokémon GO

With the exception of Gimmighoul, Candy is required for Pokémon to evolve. The cost in Candy to evolve a Pokémon is typically based on its number of Evolution stages, but with some exceptions:

Generation II Evolutions which require a Sun Stone or Evolution item in the core series games also require that same item in Pokémon GO (in addition to Candy). Most Pokémon with cross-generational Evolutions introduced in Generation IV require a Sinnoh Stone and Candy100 to evolve. For evolutionary lines introduced prior to Generation V, other Evolution stones (including the Ice Stone) are not required in Pokémon GO. The Unova Stone is required for all Unova-based Evolutions that require some Evolution stone, except for Cottonee and Petilil, which require a Sun Stone instead. Helioptile also requires a Sun Stone to evolve, currently being the only Generation VI Pokémon to require an Evolution item in Pokémon GO.

In past updates, two-stage Pokémon that cost Candy50 to evolve have their cost reduced to Candy25 whenever a cross-generational third-stage is added, such as Zubat and Duskull. Snorunt's Evolution cost was increased when Froslass became available: due to it requiring a Sinnoh Stone to evolve into Froslass (and all Sinnoh Stone Evolutions cost Candy100), the cost to evolve into Glalie was increased to match.

Purified Pokémon require 10% less Candy to evolve, with costs rounded down. For instance, a Purified Rattata, which would normally cost Rattata Candy25 to evolve, would instead only require Rattata Candy22.

Power Up

Main article: Power Up → Levels

Powering Up Pokémon costs both Stardust and Candy. The cost to Power Up increases with the Power Up level. If a Pokémon were to be Powered Up from level 1 all the way to the maximum level 40, it would require Candy304 total (not including any used for Evolution).

Shadow Pokémon require 1.2× Candy and Stardust to Power Up at all levels. Once purified, they require 10% less Candy and Stardust to Power Up than normal (with decimals of 0.5 or lower rounded down).

New Attack

Main article: Move (GO)

The player can spend Stardust and Candy to teach a Pokémon a second Charged Attack. In addition, Wobbuffet, Smeargle, Taillow, and any Pokémon that learns Struggle cannot learn a second Charged Attack, except for Shadow or Purified forms that already know Frustration or Return.

The cost varies depending on the Pokémon species and largely corresponds with the distance needed to walk for a Buddy Pokémon to find a Candy. In addition Shadow Pokémon, compared to their base forms, requires 1.2× Stardust and Candy to learn a second Charged Attack, while Purified Pokémon require 0.8× the base amounts.

Buddy distance Stardust Candy
1 km GO Stardust icon.png10,000 Candy25
3 km GO Stardust icon.png50,000 Candy50
5 km GO Stardust icon.png75,000 Candy75
20 km GO Stardust icon.png100,000 Candy100

In addition, these are the exceptions to the above:

Purification

Purifying a Shadow Pokémon requires both Stardust and Candy, with the amount required proportional to the Shadow Pokémon's Buddy distance.

Adventure Effects

Main article: Adventure Effects

Some moves, like Roar of Time, can be used outside of battles for additional effects outside of battle. Each Adventure Effect costs a certain amount of a certin Pokémon candy and Stardust.

Appearance

Main article: List of Candy (GO)

Trivia

Evolution Shards
  • In pre-release screenshots of Pokémon GO, Evolution Shards (Japanese: 進化のカケラ Evolution Shards) take the role of Candy, being earned by catching multiple instances of the same Pokémon and being used to evolve Pokémon. They did not have unique names or designs for each evolutionary line.
  • The maximum possible amount of Candy that can potentially be used on a single Pokémon in GO is Meltan Candy804 on Melmetal, which include:
    • Meltan Candy304 to power up from level 1 to level 40
    • Meltan Candy400 to evolve
    • Meltan Candy100 to teach a second Charged Attack
    • In addition to the above, it will also require Meltan Candy XL296 to power up to level 50. This may be acquired by converting Meltan Candy29,600, thereby increasing the theoretical maximum to Meltan Candy30,404.
  • Prior to their removal from Pokémon GO, Hitmonlee Candy and Hitmonchan Candy had the following appearances.
GO Hitmonlee Candy artwork.png GO Hitmonchan Candy artwork.png
Hitmonlee Candy Hitmonchan Candy

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 糖果 Tòhnggwó
Mandarin 糖果 Tángguǒ
France Flag.png French Bonbon
Germany Flag.png German Bonbon
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Permen
Italy Flag.png Italian Caramelle
South Korea Flag.png Korean 사탕 Satang
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Doce
Russia Flag.png Russian Конфета Konfeta
Spain Flag.png Spanish Caramelo
Thailand Flag.png Thai ลูกอม Lukom
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Şekeri

References

See also


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