Powering up Pokémon from Level 1 to Level 50 requires massive investments of Stardust, Regular Candy, and XL Candy. Knowing when to stop powering up at Level 40 versus pushing to Level 50 is key to resource management.
The Diminishing Returns Past Level 40
From Level 1 to Level 40, each power-up increases CPM significantly. Past Level 40, stat gains per half-level are halved while Stardust and XL Candy costs scale exponentially. For raids, multiple Level 40 counters often outperform a single Level 50 Pokémon.
Lucky & Shadow Discounts
Lucky Pokémon receive a permanent 50% discount on all Stardust costs, making them the most cost-effective investments in the game.