How Many Km Do You Need to Walk for Candy in Pokémon GO?
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Ever wondered how far you need to walk to get that sweet, sweet candy for your Pokémon in Pokémon GO? Let’s break it down so you can power up your Pokémon and evolve them faster.
In Pokémon GO, candies are crucial for leveling up and evolving your Pokémon. But to get them, you often have to put on your walking shoes. So, how many km for candy in Pokémon GO? Read on to find out.
Walking Distances for Pokémon Candy
Not all candies come from the same effort. Depending on your Pokémon’s species, you might have to walk more or less to earn that candy. In general, there are three main categories: 1 km, 3 km, and 5 km. However, there are some special Pokémon that require you to walk even 20 km for a single candy!
For most common Pokémon, you’ll be walking the 3 km route to earn a candy. This distance is perfect for a quick walk around the block or a short trip to your local park. Pokémon like Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle fall into this category. Rarer Pokémon or those that evolve into very strong companions might require a 5 km walk per candy, so gearing up for a longer walk or jog could be necessary. And for the ultra-rare ones, like legendaries or certain evolved forms, strapping in for a 20 km trek is the only way to snag that precious candy.
Turn Your Steps into Rewards with Playbite
Now that you’re racking up kilometers and candies in Pokémon GO, did you know you can also turn your gaming fun into real-world rewards? With the Playbite app, you can play casual mobile games and win cool prizes, like PokéCoins for Pokémon GO. It’s a win-win – you keep active and entertained, and your Pokémon adventures get a little sweeter with extra in-game currency.
Why just walk when you can also play and win? Download the Playbite app today and start turning your gaming skills into rewards. Who knows, those PokéCoins might just give you the edge you need to become a Pokémon Master!

In case you’re wondering: Playbite simply makes money from (not super annoying) ads and (totally optional) in-app purchases. It then uses that money to reward players with really cool prizes!
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