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Pokémon Go Raises Level Cap to 80, Adds New Rewards

10/15/2025

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Pokémon Go raises the Trainer level cap from 50 to 80, effective October 15.
The update rebalances XP requirements to smooth progression ahead of the 10-year anniversary.
A new Daily Adventure Egg grants 10,000 XP after hatching from a 1 km walk.
Avatar customization expands with themed items unlocked at various levels.
Level-Up Research tasks now apply to levels 71–80, replacing those for levels 41–50.

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Story summary

Pokémon Go raises the Trainer level cap from 50 to 80, effective October 15.
The update rebalances XP requirements to smooth progression ahead of the 10-year anniversary.
A new Daily Adventure Egg grants 10,000 XP after hatching from a 1 km walk.
Avatar customization expands with themed items unlocked at various levels.
Level-Up Research tasks now apply to levels 71–80, replacing those for levels 41–50.