Trainer XP

What are Trainer Levels?

Trainer levels are a core component of the game and will affect your overall experience in seemingly small, but important ways.

Here are some things your trainer level impacts:

  • Overall Pokémon XP gain
  • Overall Catch Rate (unless wild Pokémon is level 5 or lower)
  • Areas you can access
  • PC/Box Storage (+1 box per 5 levels)
  • Access to the Brokerage (Level 10)

How to Level Up

The easiest way is to fill your Pokédex — every new species you capture gives trainer XP, and the amount increases for every new addition.

Formula:{Previous XP Gain} + {Total Registered Pokémon} = New XP GainThis equals: n × (n + 1) / 2

Alternative ways:

  • Completing Quests — NPCs all over the region offer quests with trainer XP rewards.
  • Fighting Stronger Wild Pokémon — If you faint a wild Pokémon that is BOTH at a type advantage against you AND a higher level than yours, you gain 1 XP point towards your trainer.
Example: A level 5 Charmander vs a level 6 Geodude = 1 Trainer XP (because Charmander is weak against Rock-type).

Pokédex Registration XP

Trainer Levels & XP Breakdown

At the start you'll rapidly gain XP and levels. The higher your level, the more XP you'll need to reach the next one.