Pokémon GO to raise level cap to 80 with major progression rework and rewards this October

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  • Pokémon GO’s upcoming update makes leveling more fun with new reward, cosmetics, and more.
  • A commemorative medal will be awarded based on your highest level achieved, and level 50 Trainers will also unlock the rare Level 50 Jacket, and more.
  • Enjoy the XP Celebration event with 2× Catch XP and 3,000 XP from raids and Max Battles wins, live until October 14.

As an ardent Pokémon GO enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that Niantic is set to unveil a monumental update on October 15th! This update aims to revamp the entire leveling system in Pokémon GO, making our journey even more rewarding and engaging. The new changes include a raised level cap from 50 to an exciting 80!

This update will also introduce fresh milestones and rewards, ensuring that each step up the ladder feels significant. Furthermore, it promises a smoother leveling process, making our Pokémon adventures more enjoyable than ever before!

Leveling-up in Pokémon GO gets a fresh upgrade with exciting rewards and more

The popular game Pokémon GO is preparing for a new update filled with celebratory items like stylish accessories, expanded storage space, and unique bonuses. Notably, players may find their levels inadvertently increasing due to accumulated experience points, but rest assured, no one will lose their current level status.

This October, we’re raising the maximum level limit from 50 to 80, and adjusting the entire experience of leveling up. For more details and tips on how to make the most of the current bonuses, head over to our blog!

— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) August 25, 2025

Starting October 15th, I’m stoked to share that Level-Up Research tasks will no longer be available for levels 41 through 50. Instead, we’re introducing fresh research challenges for levels 71 through 80! If you’ve managed to climb up to level 70 or beyond, there’s a higher chance of you and other trainers becoming ‘Lucky Friends’ – pretty cool, huh? Let’s catch ’em all!

Additionally, you’ll be excited to discover advancement perks for leveling up, such as additional storage for Pokémon, items, and Gifts, along with new avatar items available from level 25. Moreover, some of you might even get rewards tied to the levels you skip over, depending on the experience points you’ve accumulated earlier.

Claim legacy rewards before October 15 and enjoy massive XP bonuses

Upon reaching your highest level, you’ll be rewarded with a commemorative medal, along with exclusive accessories such as glasses, poses, boots, hats, and the Level 50 Jacket. However, please note that from October 15th onwards, these legacy items will no longer be obtainable.

great news! The XP Celebration event has started and will continue until October 14. This means you’ll get extra rewards such as:

– Doubled Catch XP from Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws
– Over 3,000 XP when you win raids
– Over 3,000 XP when you win Max Battles

These bonuses can be combined with those of other ongoing events. Enjoy playing!

Furthermore, a unique “Timed Research” feature will become accessible for players at level 5 and beyond, allowing you to potentially accumulate more than 7 million XP. The game is also modifying the Level-Up Research task at level 47, which previously required exploring 25km in a week on eight separate occasions. Now, it only needs to be completed twice for achievement.

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2025-08-25 23:12