Experience Points (XP)

An Experience Point (often abbreviated as EXP or XP) is a unit which measures a Trainer's progression in Pokémon Go. Experience Points are gained by completing actions and achieving certain goals. When enough XP is gained by a player, he or she will Level Up, advancing to the next level of progression.

Why Should you gain XP?
Gaining XP is necessary for increasing your Trainer Level. Players with a higher Trainer Level will be able to capture more powerful Pokémon. Most players seek to gain XP as quickly as possible, with the main goal of Leveling Up Fast.

Where Can you Gain XP?
There are a variety of ways to earn Experience Points in Pokémon Go. Some of the best ways to earn XP include Capturing Pokémon, Winning Battles at Gyms, Visiting Pokéstops, Hatching Eggs and Evolving Pokémon.

Note: You will also gain bonus XP for certain achievements such as Capturing a New Pokémon.

The following chart lists the amount of XP awarded for each action/accomplishment:

Action Required	XP Gained	Description
Capture a New Pokemon	500	Capture any Pokemon,
Evolve a Pokemon	500	Evolve any Pokemon.
Hatch Pokemon	200	Hatch an Egg by traveling the required distance.
Capture Pokemon	100	Capture any Pokemon.
Defeat Pokemon at Gym	100	XP gained for each Pokemon defeated at enemy Gym.
Excellent Throw	75	Capture a Pokemon when Capture circle is smallest.
Great Throw	50	Capture a Pokemon when Capture circle is small.
Defeat Pokemon Training	50	XP gained for each Pokemon defeated at friendly Gym.
Nice Throw	10	Awarded for Capturing a Pokemon

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