Obtaining Candies

Discover all the ways to obtain Candies in Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee, including catching, transferring, and walking with your Pokemon via Poke Ball Plus.

Hey there! So you're looking to get your hands on some of those sweet, sweet Candies in Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee, huh? They're super useful for boosting your Pokemon's stats, and thankfully, there are a few ways to snag them. Let's break it down!

1. Catching Pokémon

This is probably the most straightforward method. Whenever you catch a wild Pokémon, there's a chance you'll get a candy that boosts one of its six main stats. The type of candy you get usually depends on the Pokémon species itself. Now, here's a pro-tip: if you've got a Catch Combo going (that's when you catch a bunch of the same Pokémon in a row without breaking the chain), you'll get more candies, and often better ones! Keep in mind, though, some of the really good candies, like L and XL candies, only become available after you've caught a certain total number of Pokémon – it doesn't have to be the same species, just a total count.

Here's a quick rundown of what unlocks when:

• 30+ Pokémon caught: You'll start getting Standard candies.
• 60+ Pokémon caught: L candies become available.
• 90+ Pokémon caught: XL candies start dropping.
• 120+ Pokémon caught: Species candies are now in the mix!

2. Transferring Pokémon

Got a box full of Pokémon you don't really need, maybe from all that shiny hunting? Don't just release them! You can transfer those excess Pokémon to Professor Oak, and he'll give you a candy for each one you send over. It's the same type of candy you'd get from catching them in the wild. Plus, if you transfer 50 of the *same* Pokémon, the Professor will toss in a special Species Candy for that specific Pokémon. Pretty neat way to clear out your PC and get some stat boosts!

3. Going on a Stroll with Poké Ball Plus

This one's a bit different and involves your trusty Poké Ball Plus accessory. When you take your Pokémon for a walk using it and then bring them back, you might get some candies based on how far you've walked and how much you've interacted with your Pokémon. Every step you take earns you points, and hitting certain point milestones can net you rewards.

Here’s what you can earn:

• 1,000 Points: Standard candy
• 2,000 Points: L candy
• 3,000 Points: XL candy
• 10,000 Points: Species candy x2!

For that 10,000 point reward, you actually get one Species Candy for the Pokémon that was in your Poké Ball Plus, and another for your Buddy Pokémon in the game. If you get a Species Candy from a random milestone reward, it's chosen between those two as well. So get those steps in!