Progressing through stages forms a foundational element in Pokémon Go, with greater advancement unlocking enhanced item accessibility and creature potential.
During October 2025, the maximum attainable stage expanded to Tier 80, following adjustments made five years post the initial elevation to Tier 50. This overhaul introduced systemic modifications affecting progression mechanics across all tiers.
Experience thresholds for progression milestones
| Level | Total XP Required |
|---|---|
| 80 | 203,353,000 XP |
| 70 | 85,853,000 XP |
| 60 | 34,353,000 XP |
| 50 | 12,753,000 XP |
| 40 | 3,953,000 XP |
| 30 | 1,083,000 XP |
| 20 | 258,000 XP |
| 10 | 48,000 XP |
Advanced tier progression objectives (Tiers 71-80)
| Tier | XP Requirement | Objectives | Unlocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 16,000,000 | Acquire 50 Platinum Medals Victory in 80 Go Battle League matches Land 999 flawless throws Complete 80 raid victories |
Tier 80 Outerwear 100 storage expansions Power-up enhancer bundle 7 temporary boosts |
| 79 | 15,000,000 | Obtain 47 Platinum Medals Conquer Rocket Executives (30 times) Secure 50 favorable trades Incubate 100 eggs |
Two-hair options Battle module Restorative items bundle |
| 78 | 14,000,000 | Collect 44 Platinum Medals Develop 400 companion affinity Journey 400 km Finish 500 research assignments |
75 storage slots Revival items Combat access pass |
| 77 | 13,000,000 | Gather 41 Platinum Medals Win 100 Max Battles Maximize 7 creatures Trades exceeding 300 km |
Custom stance Postcard expansion Incubation module |
| 76 | 12,000,000 | Attain 38 Platinum Medals Neutralize 100 Rocket operatives Traverse 300 km Capture 200 creatures daily |
Experience multiplier Nutrition items Enhanced balls pack |
| 75 | 10,250,000 | Secure 34 Platinum Medals Execute 999 superior throws Hatch 75 eggs Distribute 500 gifts |
Lower body gear Storage upgrade Premium item bundle |
| 74 | 10,250,000 | Obtain 30 Platinum Medals Upgrade Max Moves 20 times Explore 200 km Finish 250 tasks |
Postcard capacity Incubation item Restoration package |
| 73 | 9,500,000 | Collect 25 Platinum Medals Purify 100 shadow creatures Maximize 3 companions Succeed in 30 raids |
Eye accessories Inventory expansion Nutrition berries |
| 72 | 8,750,00 | Earn 20 Platinum Medals 7-day route streak 200 effective charged attacks Acquire 1M stardust |
Specialized candy Combat pass Consumable boost |
| 71 | 8,000,000 | Obtain 15 Platinum Medals Enhance mythic creatures 20 times 999 accurate throws 100 daily captures |
Footwear customization Storage enhancements Premium battle access |
Progression system overhaul details
Maximum trainer progression now extends to Tier 80, accompanied by systemic adjustments facilitating accelerated advancement compared to previous models. Key modifications include:
- Experience recalibration without level reduction for existing players
- Removal of previous Tier 41-50 research requirements
- New achievement markers for pre-update accomplishments
- Storage and cosmetic unlocks distributed retroactively
- Enhanced Lucky Friend potential for high-tier trainers
- Unchanged creature power ceilings
Progression mechanics remain experience-based through Tier 70, transitioning to combined experience and task requirements for advanced tiers. Creature enhancement continues using existing candy mechanics, unaffected by trainer progression changes.
Unlock chronology for key features
- Early stages: Basic mechanics and berries
- Mid progression: Advanced combat items and social features
- Upper tiers: Specialized storage, cosmetics, and competitive boosts
- Master tiers: Exclusive outfits and enhanced functionality