Pokémon GO: Every Level Requirement From Level 40 To 50

There are level requirements once players reach level 40 and until they reach level 50 in Pokémon GO. Currently, the max level in Pokémon GO is level 50. Reaching this level can be incredibly difficult and time-consuming, and only a handful of Pokémon GO players around the world ever reach it. Up until level 40, trainers just need to focus on collecting enough XP to level up. Once players reach level 40, they will receive additional required tasks to complete if they want to level up. These tasks function similarly to the Special Research tasks in Pokémon GO, as they will reward the player with items upon completion.

First, trainers will need to reach level 40 in Pokémon GO. This was the previous level cap before the increase during the Season of Celebration event. There are several different ways to level up quickly in Pokémon GO, including using the Lucky Egg item or taking advantage of double XP events. It is a bit of a grind once the trainer reaches level 39. After reaching level 40, trainers will also be given access to XL Candy. These are a new form of candy that players can use to further power up their Pokémon’s CP, making them even stronger for battle. Trainers can then access their avatar menu to find out what tasks they need to complete.

Apart from earning enough XP to level up, Pokémon GO will give players an additional four tasks, meaning there will be five things to do to level up. Each task is designed to be challenging since level 50 is reserved for the most dedicated players. All these challenges will test players on tons of different mechanics, from battling to capturing Pokémon, to trading, and even to participating in Ultra League Battles in Pokémon GO.

Level 41-50 Requirements in Pokémon GO

For context, in order to reach level 50, trainers will need to earn double the XP they earned from level 1 to level 39. It’s meant to be hard to reach level 50 in Pokémon GO. It’s likely Niantic will increase the level cap again in the future as more trainers begin to cross that threshold. Pokémon GO does host special events during which it’s common for XP bonuses to be active. The neat part is that these XP bonuses can be combined with other multipliers for even more XP.

For example, Pokémon GO hosted an event last year in which players earned four times the XP for capturing Pokémon. If a Lucky Egg was active during this time, the XP earned would increase to eight times. Currently, the best way to learn about upcoming events is through the news tab within the game. This will show the trainer all active and upcoming events so they can plan to earn bonus XP. Players should also plan to get Lucky Eggs in Pokémon GO and save them for these special events.

All the requirements to reach levels beyond 40 in Pokémon GO appear below.

Level 41 Requirements

• Earn 26 million total XP.
• Power up a legendary Pokémon 20 times.
• Win 30 Raids.
• Catch 200 Pokémon in a single day.
• Earn 5 gold medals.
• Rewards: 20 Ultra Balls, 20 Max Potions, 20 Max Revives, 20 Razz Berries, 1 Incubator, 1 Premium Battle Pass, 1 Rare Candy XL, 1 Level 41 Glasses.

Level 42 Requirements

• Earn 33.5 million total XP.
• Evolve Eevee into each of its unique evolutions.
• Use items to evolve Pokémon 15 times.
• Make 3 Excellent Throws.
• Use 200 Berries to help catch Pokémon.
• Rewards: 20 Ultra Balls, 20 Max Potions, 20 Max Revives, 20 Nanab Berries, 1 Incubator, 1 Premium Battle Pass, 1 Rare Candy XL.

Level 43 Requirements

• Earn 42.5 million total XP.
• Earn 100,000 Stardust.
• Use 200 super effective charged attacks.
• Catch 5 Legendary Pokémon.
• Earn 5 Platinum Medals.
• Rewards: 20 Ultra Balls, 20 Max Potions, 20 Max Revives, 20 Silver Pinap Berries, 1 Incubator, 1 Premium Battle Pass, 1 Rare Candy XL, Level 43 Pose.

Level 44 Requirements

• Earn 53.5 million total XP.
• Win 30 Trainer Battles in the Great League
• Win 30 Trainer Battles in the Ultra League
• Win 30 Trainer Battles in the Master League
• Battle in the Go Battle League 20 times.
• Rewards: 20 Ultra Balls, 20 Max Potions, 20 Max Revives, 20 Razz Berries, 1 Incubator, 1 Premium Battle Pass, 1 Rare Candy XL.

Level 45 Requirements

• Earn 66.5 million total XP.
• Defeat 100 Team Go Rocket Grunts.
• Purify 100 Shadow Pokémon.
• Defeat a Team Rocket Leader 50 times.
• Earn 10 Platinum Medals.
• Rewards: 40 Ultra Balls, 40 Max Revives, 1 Elite Fast TM, 2 Rare Candy XL, 2 Incense, 2 Lucky Egg, 1 Super Incubator, 2 Lure Modules, Level 45 Hat.

Level 46 Requirements

• Earn 82 million total XP.
• Complete 100 Field Research tasks.
• Take a snapshot of a Pokémon 7 days in a row.
• Make 50 Excellent Throws.
• Hatch 30 eggs.
• Rewards: 30 Ultra Balls, 25 Max Potions, 20 Max Revives, 25 Razz Berries, 1 Incubator, 1 Premium Battle Pass, 1 Rare Candy XL.

Level 47 Requirements

• Earn 100 million total XP.
• Win 30 raids using a team of all unique Pokémon species.
• Win a three-star raid using Pokémon with 1,500 CP or less.
• Power up 3 Pokémon to their max CP.
• Earn 20 Platinum Medals.
• Rewards: 30 Ultra Balls, 25 Max Potions, 20 Max Revive, 25 Nanab Berries, 1 Incubator, 1 Premium Battle Pass, 1 Rare Candy XL, Level 47 Pose.

Level 48 Requirements

• Earn 121 million total XP.
• Receive 20 Souvenirs from your Buddy.
• Earn 300 hearts with your Buddy.
• Walk 200 km with your Buddy.
• Walk 25 km in a week 8 times.
• Rewards: 30 Ultra Balls, 25 Max Potions, 20 Max Revives, 15 Silver Pinap Berries, 1 Incubator, 1 Premium Battle Pass, 1 Rare Candy XL.

Level 49 Requirements

• Earn 146 million total XP.
• Make 10 trades with Pokémon caught at least 300 km apart.
• Obtain 50 Lucky Pokémon in trades.
• Send 500 Gifts to friends.
• Earn 35 Platinum Medals.
• Rewards: 30 Ultra Balls, 25 Max Potions, 20 Max Revives, 25 Gold Pinap Berries, 1 Incubator, 1 Premium Battle Pass, 1 Rare Candy XL, Level 49 Boots.

Level 50 Requirements

• Earn 176 million total XP.
• Make 999 Excellent Throws.
• Catch a Legendary Pokémon in your next 5 Legendary Pokémon encounters.
• Defeat a Team Go Rocket Leader three times using Pokémon with 2,500 CP or less.
• Reach Rank 10 in the Go Battle League.
• Rewards: 50 Ultra Balls, 50 Max Potions, 1 Elite Charged TM, 2 Rare Candy XL, 5 Incense, 5 Lucky Egg, 5 Super Incubator, 5 Lure Modules, Level 50 Jacket.

Pokémon GO is available now on iOS and Android.

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