To reach level 20 in Pokémon GO, you need a total of 210,000 XP.
Understanding Experience Points (XP) in Pokémon GO
In Pokémon GO, Experience Points (XP) are fundamental for advancing your Trainer level. Each level requires a specific amount of XP, which accumulates from level 1 to unlock new features, items, and challenges as you progress. The "total XP" refers to the cumulative sum of all XP gained from the start of your journey up to the target level.
Here's a breakdown of the XP requirements for various levels, including level 20:
| Level | XP Required for Level | Total XP to Reach Level |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 25,000 | 210,000 |
| 21 | 50,000 | 260,000 |
| 22 | 75,000 | 335,000 |
| 23 | 100,000 | 435,000 |
As the table shows, while 25,000 XP is the amount needed specifically to advance from level 19 to level 20, the overall XP accumulated from the very beginning of your game to finally reach level 20 is 210,000 XP. For a more detailed look at all Trainer levels and their respective XP requirements, you can refer to comprehensive resources on Trainer levels in Pokémon GO.
Effective Strategies for Gaining XP
Accumulating 210,000 XP can be achieved efficiently by focusing on certain activities in Pokémon GO:
- Catching Pokémon: Catching Pokémon is a consistent source of XP. Aim for "Nice," "Great," or "Excellent" throws for bonus XP. Catching a new Pokémon also provides a significant one-time bonus.
- Evolving Pokémon: Each evolution grants 500 XP. A common strategy is to save up common Pokémon like Pidgey or Wurmple and evolve many of them in quick succession, especially while a Lucky Egg is active.
- Using Lucky Eggs: A Lucky Egg doubles all XP gains for 30 minutes. Strategic use during mass evolutions, high-XP events, or friendship level-ups can drastically accelerate your progress.
- Friendship Bonuses: Increasing your friendship level with other players yields substantial XP rewards:
- Good Friends: 3,000 XP
- Great Friends: 10,000 XP
- Ultra Friends: 50,000 XP
- Best Friends: 100,000 XP
Activating a Lucky Egg before reaching a new friendship level (especially Ultra or Best Friends) will double these large bonuses.
- Raid Battles: Participating in and winning Raid Battles, particularly higher-tier raids, provides a good amount of XP.
- Spinning PokéStops and Gyms: While offering smaller amounts of XP individually, consistently spinning PokéStops and Gyms adds up over time, especially when visiting new locations.
- Completing Research Tasks: Many Field Research, Special Research, and Timed Research tasks offer XP as rewards upon completion.
By combining these methods and prioritizing activities that offer high XP returns, especially with the strategic use of Lucky Eggs, players can reach level 20 and beyond relatively quickly.
