Pokémon Go Candy Calculator
Calculate how many Pokémon you need to transfer to reach your target candy count. Plan your evolution and power-up strategies.
Usually 1 candy per transfer
Enter 0 if not calculating evolutions
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your current candy count.
- Enter your target candy count (for evolution or power-up).
- Enter candy per transfer (usually 1, or 2 with Pinap Berry).
- Optionally enter candy per evolution to see how many evolutions you can do.
- The calculator shows candy needed and transfers required.
Candy Calculation Formula
Candy calculations are straightforward:
Transfers Needed = Candy Needed / Candy Per Transfer
Evolutions Possible = Current Candy / Candy Per Evolution
Example: 50 current, 100 target, 1 candy per transfer: Needed = 50, Transfers = 50. For 200 current, 100 target: You have enough! For evolutions: 100 candy, 25 per evolution: 4 evolutions possible.
Full Description
Candy is essential in Pokémon Go for evolving and powering up Pokémon. Different Pokémon require different amounts of candy to evolve, and you need candy to power up Pokémon to higher CP. Understanding how much candy you need and how to get it helps you plan your gameplay and manage your Pokémon collection efficiently.
The most common way to get candy is by transferring Pokémon to Professor Willow, which gives 1 candy per transfer. Catching Pokémon gives 3-5 candy. Using Pinap Berries doubles candy from catches. You can also walk with a Buddy Pokémon to earn candy over distance. Rare Candy items can be converted to any Pokémon's candy.
This calculator helps you plan your candy strategy. Enter current and target candy, and it calculates how many transfers you need. Use it to plan evolutions, estimate power-up costs, or understand how much grinding you need to do. Efficient candy management is key to building a strong Pokémon team!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get candy in Pokémon Go?
Candy is obtained by: Catching Pokémon (3-5 candy), Transferring to Professor (1 candy), Hatching eggs (varies), Walking with Buddy (1 candy per distance), Rare Candy items, and Trading. Transferring is the most common method.
How much candy do I need?
Evolution costs vary: Basic → Stage 1: 25-50 candy. Stage 1 → Stage 2: 50-100 candy. Some require 400 candy (Magikarp, Wailmer). Power-ups cost candy and stardust. Check your Pokémon's evolution requirements.
How do I calculate transfers needed?
Candy Needed = Target Candy - Current Candy. Transfers Needed = Candy Needed / Candy Per Transfer. Example: Need 50 more candy, 1 candy per transfer: 50 transfers needed. If you get 2 candy per transfer (with Pinap Berry): 25 transfers.
What are Pinap Berries?
Pinap Berries double candy from catches. Using a Pinap Berry when catching gives 6-10 candy instead of 3-5. This halves the number of catches needed. Use Pinap Berries on Pokémon you want to evolve or power up.