Experience Points

A Trainer's advancement is measured in Experience Points (XP). As a Trainer gains more XP, they will advance to higher Trainer levels. XP can be gained through capturing Pokémon, hatching Eggs, interacting with PokéStops, and battling Gyms.

General experience
Experience gained through general gameplay.

Capture experience
Experience gained through capturing Pokémon.

Hatching experience
Experience gained through hatching Eggs.

PokéStop experience
Experience gained through interacting with PokéStops.

Gym experience
Experience gained through interacting with Gyms.