GO Beyond

**GO Beyond** is the title given to the Pokémon GO's huge update released worldwide on November 30th, 2020. It brings several revamping changes to the game, such as, level cap increase, Kalos-region release and introduction to Seasons.

Level cap increase and Candy XL were first live for select Trainers in Australia and New Zealand on November 18th, 2020. Testing phase of trainer experience adjustment was also active for them from November 9th to 16th.

## Level cap increased to 50

Ten new Trainer levels is available to be achieved. More XP is given from many in-game actions.

Trainers who reach level 40 before December 31st, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. local time will earn the medal of Legacy 40 Trainer and a Timed Research that rewards an exclusive Gyarados Hat avatar item.

Double catch XP is active from November 18th 1 p.m. (PST) to December 31st, 2020 (local time) to help Trainers level up.

The new levels require XP and Level-Up Researches. For details see:

 **Main article:** *List of Trainer levels#Level-up Researches*
### Candy XL

 **See:** *Candy → Candy XL*
Trainers can power up their Pokémon to above level 40 by using Candy XL. These Candies can be acquired either by catching, transferring and hatching Pokémon or by converting and combining Candy into Candy XL.

## Platinum medals

A new tier of medals - platinum, has made available with GO Beyond.

## Seasons

 **Main article:** *Season*
 **Main article:** *Season of Celebration*
 **Main article:** *Kalos Celebration Event*
Pokémon GO will change with the Seasons. Every three months, a new Season in Pokémon GO will bring major changes.

The launch of Season includes an events: Season of Celebration. The first part is to introduce Pokémon from Kalos regions.

## 12 Days of Friendship

 **Main article:** *12 Days of Friendship*
An event focusing in friendship was released to celebrate the announcement of the update.

Increased Raid XP
* Increased Raid XP

2× friendship increase by day
* 2× friendship increase by day

Increased attack bonus from friends in raids
* Increased attack bonus from friends in raids

Number of Gifts that could be opened daily increased to 45
* Number of Gifts that could be opened daily increased to 45

## Miscellaneous changes

* Increased effectiveness of Berries
* Improved "level up" rate of Buddy Adventure
* Gible replaces Larvitar as the reward of "Make 3 Excellent Throws in a row"
* Increased chance of Smeargle encounter
* Feeding Pokémon at Gym gives 30 Stardust instead of 20
* Increased Stardust from Adventure Sync rewards

## Gallery

GO Beyond announcementGO Beyond LevelsGO Beyond SeasonsKalos Launch Event12 Days of Friendship

### Promotional video

GO Beyond- The Pokémon GO journey continues beyondGO Beyond trailer
## References

1. ↑ GO Beyond: The Pokémon GO journey continues beyond. *Pokémon GO Live*. Retrieved on 2020-11-18.
2. ↑ New tests coming soon for select Trainers. *Pokémon GO Live*. Retrieved on 2020-12-01.
3. ↑ GO Beyond: Level up redesign coming soon; level cap increased to 50!. *Pokémon GO Live*. Retrieved on 2020-11-18.
4. ↑ GO Beyond: Experience Pokémon GO in a new way with Seasons!. *Pokémon GO Live*. Retrieved on 2020-11-18.
5. ↑ GO Beyond: Pokémon originally discovered in the Kalos region are coming!. *Pokémon GO Live*. Retrieved on 2020-11-18.
6. ↑ Prepare to GO Beyond with the 12 Days of Friendship event!. *Pokémon GO Live*. Retrieved on 2020-11-18.

## External links

* Dev Insights: Going Beyond in Pokémon GO