The Pokémon GO Level cap increase to Level 80 (October 2025) shifts the endgame focus from pure XP grinding to completing diverse Level-Up Research Tasks between Levels 71 and 80. These tasks include activities like walking 400km and securing Platinum Medals, participation in the Go Battle League (GBL) and daily commitment to Raids, coordinating distant Pokémon trades, and careful resource management such as to earn a million Stardusts.

XP still matters, so prioritise the following to meet the massive overall experience totals required.

1.⁠ ⁠Best Friend Stacking: Coordinate the final gift openings to reach Best Friend status while a Lucky Egg is active, doubling the reward to 200,000 XP per friend.

2.⁠ ⁠Catch Efficiency: Master techniques like Quick Catch and land Excellent Throws to maximise XP earned during active Lucky Egg bonus.

3.⁠ ⁠Daily Adventure Egg: Login daily and explore 1km to get 10,000 XP hatching the Daily Adventure Egg.