This page will provide you with the necessary methods to level up your Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (SV).
Best Way to Level Up in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet¶
Levelling up your Pokémon has always been a part of the Pokémon franchise, as the higher their level the more cool moves they can unlock! And in this latest instalment, if you want to take on the mighty Black Crystal Tera Raids, you’ll want to be levelling up your Pokémon all the way to Level 100 quickly! This page will detail all the best methods of levelling up easily so that you can have the most powerful Pokémon around!
Here’s a quick list of all the best methods of levelling up fast - follow the links to jump down the page to find more relevant information on each method.
Your Pokémon can reach up to Level 100!
As you start your journey through Paldea you may come across several Pokemon which are a higher level then your current team, so you may need to quickly give your Pokemon some levels before you can continue. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet offers you 3 different storylines you can playthrough at the same time: Victory Road, Path of Legends and Starfall Street, so if the storyline you’re currently working through puts you up against a high level Pokemon try a different path. You can find the best way to tackle the game via our What is the Best Story Order in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, as this will cause you to fight opponents around your Level.
Levelling Up By Defeat Trainers¶
Outside of the story another good way of leveling your Pokemon is via defeating the many Pokemon Trainers you’ll find throughout Paldea. You’ll want to defeat Trainers which are a slightly higher level than you, as this will reward you with more EXP. Additionally, if you defeat the required amount of Trainers in an area, then you can speak with the Pokemon League Representatives for a variety of useful rewards, such as TMs and Battle Items.
Initiating a trainer battle. (Credit: GameXplain)
Levelling Up Using the Chansey Method¶
(1 of 2) Completing the Tera Raids
Completing the Tera Raids (left), or defeating Trainers is a good way of getting EXP. (right)
Chansey is a rare Pokemon which can be found around West Province Two / Three which will provide you with lots of EXP, but this method is only good if you can find lots of Chansey’s quickly. In order to make them spawn more regularly, then you’ll want to consume a 
Sandwich that increases Encounter Power: Normal. Below you can find some of the sandwiches that provides this stat boost:
| Name | Ingredients | Description | Meal Power |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ham Sandwich |
 Pickle,  Ham,  Mayonnaise and  Mustard |
This sandwich is the embodiment of cheap and tasty. It tastes best when mayonnaise is applied generously. | Effect 1: Teensy Power: Fighting Lv. 1, Effect 2: Encounter Power: Normal Lv. 1, Effect 3: Raid Power: Ground Lv. 1 |
 Master BLT Sandwich |
 Bacon,  Lettuce,  Tomato,  Basil,  Cheese, Mayonnaise, Mustard and  Sweet Herba Mystica |
The hint of sweetness manages to preserve the harmony between all the fillings of this miraculous sandwich. | Effect 1: Title Power: Grass Lv. 2, Effect 2: Catching Power: Fairy Lv. 2, Effect 3: Encounter Power: Normal Lv. 2 |
 Ultra Curry-and-Rice-Style Sandwich |
 Rice, Jalapeno, Tomato,  Curry Powder and Mayonnaise |
With tasty tomatoes, this sandwich is more approachable than ever—and yet it remains an acquired taste. | Effect 1: Humungo Power: Grass Lv. 2, Effect 2: Encounter Power: Normal Lv. 2, Effect 3: Item Drop Power: Fairy Lv. 1 |
 Master Noodle Sandwich |
 Noodles, Lettuce,  Chorizo,  Olive Oil,  Ketchup and  Bitter Herba Mystica |
The touch of bitterness tugs at the appetite. This is one solid, substantial sandwich. | Effect 1: Title Power: Poison Lv. 2, Effect 2: Exp. Point Power: Electric Lv. 2, Effect 3: Encounter Power: Normal Lv. 2 |
 Master Potato Salad Sandwich |
 Potato Salad,  Cucumber,  Red Bell Pepper,  Avocado,  Red Onion, Mayonnaise and Sweet Herba Mystica |
The ultimate form of the  Potato Salad Sandwich. The sweetness of the herbs is what will decide its success. |
Effect 1: Title Power: Ghost Lv. 2, Effect 2: Catching Power: Dragon Lv. 2, Effect 3: Encounter Power: Normal Lv. 2 |
 Master Zesty Sandwich |
Jalapeno,  Onion,  Herbed Sausage,  Green Bell Pepper ,  Watercress,  Chili Sauce and  Sour Herba Mystica |
A sandwich with such a fine ratio of spiciness to sourness that you’ll just keep reaching for more. | Effect 1: Title Power:  Psychic Lv. 2, Effect 2: Teensy Power: Fighting Lv. 2, Effect 3: Encounter Power: Normal Lv. 2 |
Levelling Up Using Tera Raid Battles¶
Tera Raid Battles is a good way of boosting your Pokemons Level in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, as they will reward you with Exp. Candy. There are different types of Tera Raid Battles which range from 1 Star to 7 Star. The Star will change the level of Pokemon you’ll face inside and will also provide you with better rewards. For example in the lower star raids you’ll only get 
Exp. Candy S, but in the higher star raids you’ll get 
Exp. Candy L which will provide your Pokemon with a lot of EXP.
You can use the Exp. Candy on a Pokemon of your choosing, so you can freely take in your most powerful Pokemon into the raid to ensure you can complete it, as you dont directly get EXP from the Raid itself. If you’re struggling to complete this Tera Raids solo, then you play with other Online Players via the Poke Portal. Unlocking the higher level Tera Raids will require doing certain things which can be found via this page: How do you Unlock 5 and 6 Star Tera Raids
Winning Tera Raids gives you loads of rewards like XP candies!
Levelling Up Using Mass Outbreaks¶
Mass Outbreaks are a pretty common event that occur across the Paldea region. Multiple outbreaks can happen at once, and to find one, open up your map and look either for a black ? with a shiny background or a Pokémon with a shiny background (see pictures below).
(1 of 2) If you’ve encountered the Pokémon before, its face will show up on the map during a Mass Outbreak
If you’ve encountered the Pokémon before, its face will show up on the map during a Mass Outbreak (left), if its a new Pokémon then it’ll have a question mark on the map. (right)
During Mass Outbreaks, you’ll find a ton of one type of Pokémon in a small area. You’ll be able to farm around 100-120 of the Mass Outbreak Pokémon before the outbreak ends. This allows you to be able to grind out a ton of XP quickly. You can do this either by battling with them or by using the Let’s Go! feature.
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