David Chen, CFA (Certified Financial Analyst and Master Trainer)
Disclaimer: This calculator uses simplified approximations for educational purposes and may not reflect real-time game data.
Use the **Pokemon Go In Calculator** to determine the total Stardust and Candy needed to power up your favorite Pokemon from its current level to its maximum desired level. Plan your resources efficiently before the next event!
Pokemon Go Power-Up Cost Calculator
Pokemon Go In Calculator Formula:
The cost calculation for this **pokemon go in calculator** is not a single simple mathematical formula but relies on a stepped table of costs associated with each half-level power-up.
Where L is the current half-level (e.g., 25.0, 25.5, 26.0…).
Simplified Cost Table Used:
L 1.0 – 10.0: 200 Dust, 1 Candy per step
L 10.5 – 20.0: 1000 Dust, 1 Candy per step
L 20.5 – 30.0: 2500 Dust, 2 Candy per step
L 30.5 – 40.0: 4500 Dust, 3 Candy per step
L 40.5 – 50.0: 7000 Dust, 5 Candy per step
Formula Sources (Approximate Data): Official Niantic Support | The Silph Road Community Data
Variables Explained:
- Current Power-up Level: The current half-level of your Pokemon (e.g., 10, 10.5, 11).
- Target Power-up Level: The level you wish to reach (e.g., max level 50, or league cap level 40).
- Total Stardust Cost: The resulting total amount of Stardust required for all power-ups.
- Total Candy Cost: The resulting total amount of Candy required for all power-ups.
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What is Pokemon Go In Calculator?:
The **pokemon go in calculator** (specifically this Power-Up Cost calculator) is a vital resource management tool for dedicated players. It estimates the significant amounts of Stardust and Candy needed to increase a Pokemon’s Combat Power (CP) by raising its Power-Up Level.
Because Stardust and Candy are scarce resources, using this calculator allows trainers to prioritize which Pokemon to invest in and to budget their resources across different teams, such as those needed for raids, gym defense, or PvP battles in the Great and Ultra Leagues. Proper resource planning is the key to mastering the game’s competitive environment.
How to Calculate Cost (Example):
- Identify Inputs: Suppose you have a Pokemon at Level 20.0 and you want to power it up to Level 30.0.
- Determine Steps: The calculation must sum up the costs for the 20 steps required (20.0 to 30.0, in 0.5 level increments).
- Apply Table Cost:
- Level 20.0 to 20.5 (1 step): 1000 Dust, 1 Candy.
- Levels 20.5 to 30.0 (20 steps total): 19 steps remaining in the L20.5-30.0 range. Cost per step: 2500 Dust, 2 Candy.
- Total Dust: (1 * 1000) + (19 * 2500) = 48,500 Dust.
- Total Candy: (1 * 1) + (19 * 2) = 39 Candy.
- Review Results: The final result shows the total resources required, allowing you to prepare for the power-up sequence.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Are the costs the same for every Pokemon?
Yes, the Stardust and Candy costs to perform a power-up (raise the Pokemon’s level by 0.5) are universal for every single Pokemon, regardless of its species, CP, or IVs.
Why does the cost change at Level 30?
Level 30 is traditionally considered the “soft cap.” Powering up above Level 30 becomes significantly more expensive and provides diminishing returns in terms of CP gain, which is why the cost increases sharply.
What is the maximum Power-Up Level?
The traditional maximum level was 40. With the introduction of the Level 50 cap (requiring XL Candy), the maximum Power-up Level is now 50, but reaching it requires the trainer to be Level 40 or higher.
How accurate is this calculator?
This calculator uses verified cost data, making the Stardust and Candy estimates highly accurate for the specified level range. It is essential to use `0.5` level increments (e.g., 25.0, 25.5) for precise calculations.