Pokémon Go Candy Calculator
Calculate evolution possibilities, experience gains, and optimize your Lucky Egg usage
Calculate Evolution Potential
Range: 12 (Pidgey) to 400 (Magikarp)
Total candy available for evolution
Lucky Egg doubles experience gain for 30 minutes
Evolution Results
Candy Status
Time Estimate
To Get More Candy:
Optimization Tips
Evolution Strategy Guide
Efficient Lucky Egg Strategy
• Focus on 12-candy evolutions (Pidgey, Caterpie, Weedle)
• Prepare 60+ evolutions before using Lucky Egg
• Each evolution takes ~30 seconds = 60 evolutions in 30 minutes
• Gain 1,000 XP per evolution with Lucky Egg (vs 500 without)
Candy Collection Tips
• Catching: +3 candy (+6 with Pinap Berry)
• Transferring: +1 candy per Pokémon
• Walking with buddy: 1-5 km per candy (species dependent)
• Feeding berries at gyms: Small chance for candy
Common Evolution Costs
12 Candies (Most Efficient)
25 Candies
50-100 Candies
400 Candies
Experience Points
Evolution XP
500 XP per evolution
Lucky Egg Bonus
Double XP for 30 minutes
Optimal Strategy
60,000 XP per Lucky Egg session
Understanding Pokémon Go Evolution Strategy
Why Evolution Matters
Evolution is one of the fastest ways to gain experience in Pokémon Go. Each evolution grants 500 XP regardless of the candy cost, making low-cost evolutions incredibly efficient for leveling up quickly.
Lucky Egg Strategy
- •Save 12-candy Pokémon for Lucky Egg sessions
- •Prepare 60+ evolutions before activating Lucky Egg
- •Each evolution takes approximately 30 seconds
- •Gain 60,000+ XP in 30 minutes with proper preparation
Candy Collection Methods
Pro Tip: Use this calculator to determine exactly how many Pokémon you need to catch before your next Lucky Egg session for maximum efficiency.
Evolution Efficiency Comparison
| Candy Cost | XP per Candy | XP per Candy (Lucky Egg) | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 candies | 41.7 XP | 83.3 XP | ★★★★★ |
| 25 candies | 20 XP | 40 XP | ★★★ |
| 50 candies | 10 XP | 20 XP | ★★ |
| 400 candies | 1.25 XP | 2.5 XP | ★ |