The ultimate Pokémon Evolution Calculator helps you determine the exact amount of experience points (EXP) required to reach your next evolutionary milestone or target level, optimizing your training time.
Pokémon Evolution EXP Calculator
Remaining EXP to Target Level:
—Pokémon Evolution EXP Formula
We use a simplified, generalized version of the cubic growth curve, adjusted by a multiplier, to estimate the total EXP needed for a given level.
Total EXP at Level L (E_L) = L^3 \times M \\
Remaining EXP Needed (E_{needed}) = E_{L_t} - E_{L_c}
Formula Source: Serebii – EXP Mechanics | Bulbapedia – Experience Points
Variables Explained
- Current Pokémon Level (L_c): The current level of your Pokémon, from 1 to 100.
- Target Pokémon Level (L_t): The level you are aiming for, typically the level at which the Pokémon evolves. Must be greater than L_c.
- EXP Curve Multiplier (M): A factor (e.g., 1.0, 1.2, 0.8) used to simulate different Pokémon Growth Rates (Fast, Medium-Fast, Slow).
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What is the Pokémon Evolution Calculator?
This calculator is a vital tool for competitive players and completionists alike. It allows trainers to accurately predict the remaining experience points required to hit a specific level, usually the level where a Pokémon undergoes a significant evolution or learns a key move. By inputting your current level, the desired target level (like Level 36 for Charmeleon’s evolution), and the relevant EXP growth rate, you can receive an instant and precise EXP target.
Effective resource management is key in the Pokémon world. Knowing the exact EXP shortfall helps you decide whether to use a Rare Candy, engage in one more high-level battle, or deploy EXP-boosting items like the Lucky Egg efficiently. This calculator minimizes wasted time and maximizes the efficiency of your leveling process, especially when grinding for multiple team members.
How to Calculate Evolution EXP (Example)
Follow these steps to calculate the remaining EXP needed for an evolution from Level 50 to Level 75 (using the standard 1.0 multiplier):
- Determine Target EXP (E_75): $75^3 \times 1.0 = 421,875$ EXP.
- Determine Current EXP (E_50): $50^3 \times 1.0 = 125,000$ EXP.
- Calculate Remaining EXP: Subtract the current total EXP from the target total EXP. $421,875 – 125,000 = 296,875$.
- Review Result: The Pokémon needs an additional 296,875 EXP to reach Level 75.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The $L^3$ formula used here is a robust approximation of the “Medium-Fast” growth curve. While specific in-game formulas vary slightly between generations (e.g., Slow, Fast, Erratic), this calculation provides a highly reliable benchmark for planning your leveling strategy.
Different Pokémon species have different EXP growth rates. Setting the multiplier (M) allows you to simulate these rates more closely. For most common Pokémon, 1.0 is sufficient, but slower-growing species might require a higher multiplier like 1.2 or 1.25.
While it provides the total EXP needed, it does not calculate time. You would need to divide the Remaining EXP by your average EXP gain per battle (a number you track yourself) to estimate the time required.
The calculator will return a negative value, indicating that your Pokémon has already surpassed the target level and has excess EXP, which is mathematically correct but means the evolution is either complete or was missed.