Pokémon Go’s new level cap adds some awesome items, but it’s not all good news
We’ve been playing Pokémon Go every day for nearly ten years now, and that kind of dedication leads to a lot of accumulated XP. For almost half of those years, our trainer level couldn’t go any higher than 50, but the latest update from Niantic’s mobile game expands our leveling horizons significantly.
Starting from today, October 15, 2025, the Pokémon Go level cap has risen from 50 to 80, finally giving dedicated fans of the free mobile game something to work towards. According to the Pokémon Go team, as well as allowing trainers to reach higher heights through daily play, the devs have rebalanced the leveling system as a whole, making it easier to climb the ranks. You can discover new level-up rewards starting from level 25, including free storage upgrades, items, gifts, and postcards to send to your friends.
However, some of you might remember the level 50 jacket, an exclusive cosmetic that you can only unlock by reaching the previous level cap. I’m currently at level 38, so I’ve been looking forward to eventually earning the jacket, but as of this update, it’s no longer available. Trainers are instead encouraged to aim for the coveted level 80 jacket instead, while collecting cosmetics themed after the various Pokéball types along the way. If you already own the level 50 jacket, it’s not going anywhere, but people like me who never reached that milestone are now missing out on a piece of Pokémon Go history.
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We’ve been playing Pokémon Go every day for nearly ten years now, and that kind of dedication leads to a lot of accumulated XP. For almost half of those years, our trainer level couldn’t go any higher than 50, but the latest update from Niantic’s mobile game expands our leveling horizons significantly. Starting from today,…