How to get Candy XL

With the recent release of level 40+, you'll need Candy XL to level Pokémon over level 40. How do I obtain (more) Candy XL?

Based on this guide, you can get XL Candy from various different sources. In order to obtain any XL candy from the following methods, your trainer level must be level 40 or above.

• Catching regular spawn: 0 - 3 XL Candy (unaffected by Pinap berries)
• Catching raid boss: 1 XL Candy (unaffected by Pinap berries)
• Trading: 1 XL Candy (can be either both trainers or just one)
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• Hatching:
  • 5km Egg: maximum 16 XL Candy
  • 10km Egg: maximum 24 XL Candy
• Transfer: 1 XL Candy
• Exchange: 100 regular Candy -> 1 XL Candy
  • You can do this by going into a Pokemon, viewing the options, and click on the option to exchange candy
  • Based on the comments, this menu might only appear after receiving your first XL candy

When catching, transferring, or trading, receiving XL candy is not a guaranteed chance. I received 1 XL candy when transferring a Beldum, not did not receive any XL Candy when transferring 2 Gibles