Medals in Pokémon GO can take quite a bit of time to acquire. What types exist and how to obtain them has been compiled for you by MeinMMO.
What are medals? You receive medals in Pokémon GO when you reach certain milestones in the game. Some medals are obtained naturally over time, while others require a bit more effort. Each medal comes in bronze, silver, gold, and platinum variants.
What are medals used for? If you want to reach levels 71 to 80 in Pokémon GO, you must collect a specific number of platinum medals alongside completing certain tasks.
Where can I find medals? If you want to know which medals you already have and what your progress is, you can simply look at them in the game. To do this, click on your avatar’s head in the game and scroll down.
All current medals at a glance
For better clarity, we have categorized all current medals so you can get a quick overview.
All medals found in the following categories count towards the requirements for levels 71 to 80.
General Medals
| Name | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backpacker | Visit 100 PokéStops | Visit 1,000 PokéStops | Visit 2,000 PokéStops | Visit 50,000 PokéStops |
| Heir | Trigger Mega Evolution once on a Pokémon | Trigger Mega Evolution 50 times on a Pokémon | Trigger Mega Evolution 500 times on a Pokémon | Trigger Mega Evolution 1,000 times on a Pokémon |
| Redeemer | Redeem 5 Shadow Pokémon | Redeem 50 Shadow Pokémon | Redeem 500 Shadow Pokémon | Redeem 1,000 Shadow Pokémon |
| Researcher | Evolve 3 Pokémon | Evolve 20 Pokémon | Evolve 200 Pokémon | Evolve 2,000 Pokémon |
| Mega Evolution Guru | Trigger Mega Evolution on one species of Pokémon | Trigger Mega Evolution on 24 different species of Pokémon | Trigger Mega Evolution on 36 different species of Pokémon | Trigger Mega Evolution on 46 different species of Pokémon |
| Jogger | Walk 10 km | Walk 100 km | Walk 1,000 km | Walk 10,000 km |
| Photographer | Have 10 surprise encounters in GO Snapshot | Have 50 surprise encounters in GO Snapshot | Have 200 surprise encounters in GO Snapshot | Have 400 surprise encounters in GO Snapshot |
| Picnicker | Use a Lure Module to help a trainer catch 5 Pokémon | Use a Lure Module to help a trainer catch 25 Pokémon | Use a Lure Module to help a trainer catch 500 Pokémon | Use a Lure Module to help a trainer catch 2,500 Pokémon |
| Pokémon Ranger | Complete 10 Field Research tasks | Complete 100 Field Research tasks | Complete 1,000 Field Research tasks | Complete 2,500 Field Research tasks |
| Professional Navigator | Routes completed: 10 times | Routes completed: 50 times | Routes completed: 200 times | Routes completed: 600 times |
| Collector | Catch 30 Pokémon | Catch 500 Pokémon | Catch 2,000 Pokémon | Catch 50,000 Pokémon |
| Showcase Star | Win a PokéStop Showcase | Win 10 PokéStop Showcases | Win 50 PokéStop Showcases | Win 100 PokéStop Showcases |
| Triathlete | Achieve a 7-day Pokémon catch or PokéStop spin streak | Achieve a 7-day Pokémon catch or PokéStop spin streak 10 times | Achieve a 7-day Pokémon catch or PokéStop spin streak 50 times | Achieve a 7-day Pokémon catch or PokéStop spin streak 100 times |
| Vacationer | Spin 10 different PokéStops | Spin 100 different PokéStops | Spin 1,000 different PokéStops | Spin 2,000 different PokéStops |
| Wayfarer | Earn 50 Wayfarer agreements | Earn 500 Wayfarer agreements | Earn 1,000 Wayfarer agreements | Earn 1,500 Wayfarer agreements |
| Breeder | Hatch 10 Eggs | Hatch 100 Eggs | Hatch 500 Eggs | Hatch 2,500 Eggs |
Tips for these medals: Many of the medals in this category will naturally complete themselves over time as you simply play the game. However, a certain focus on individual medals may be necessary if you wish to complete them in platinum.
For the Redeemer medal, you should primarily set out during Rocket events to capture as many Shadow monsters from Team GO as possible. When redeeming, pay attention to the varying Stardust costs and that you will also need candies. For some monsters, you only need 1,000 Stardust.
To make significant progress on the Photographer medal, events where you can receive multiple surprise snapshots per day are ideal.
While the Picnicker medal progresses especially well during large events and in busy areas with many trainers, the Showcase Star medal requires more rural and less frequented areas.
You receive the Wayfarer medal when you use Niantic Wayfarer to submit or review PokéStops. You must first reach level 35 in the game to do this.
Pokédex Medals
For all Pokédex medals, you need to obtain a certain number of monsters from various regions to earn them.
| Name | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Register 5 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Kanto region | Register 50 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Kanto region | Register 100 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Kanto region | Register 151 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Kanto region |
| Johto | Register 5 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Johto region | Register 30 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Johto region | Register 70 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Johto region | Register 100 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Johto region |
| Hoenn | Register 5 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Hoenn region | Register 40 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Hoenn region | Register 90 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Hoenn region | Register 135 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Hoenn region |
| Sinnoh | Register 5 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Sinnoh region | Register 30 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Sinnoh region | Register 80 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Sinnoh region | Register 107 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Sinnoh region |
| Unova | Register 5 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Unova region | Register 50 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Unova region | Register 100 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Unova region | Register 156 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Unova region |
| Kalos | Register 5 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Kalos region | Register 25 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Kalos region | Register 50 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Kalos region | Register 72 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Kalos region |
| Galar | Register 5 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Galar region | Register 25 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Galar region | Register 50 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Galar region | Register 89 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Galar region |
| Hisui | Register 1 Pokémon in the Pokédex that was first discovered in the Hisui region | Register 3 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Hisui region | Register 5 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Hisui region | Register 7 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Hisui region |
| Paldea | Register 5 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Paldea region | Register 30 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Paldea region | Register 80 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Paldea region | Register 103 Pokémon in the Pokédex that were first discovered in the Paldea region |
Friendship and Trade Medals
| Name | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Buddy | Have 1 Best Buddy | Have 10 Best Buddies | Have 100 Best Buddies | Have 200 Best Buddies |
| Stage Star | Become Best Friends with 1 Trainer | Become Best Friends with 2 Trainers | Become Best Friends with 3 Trainers | Become Best Friends with 20 Trainers |
| Friend Finder | Refer a Trainer | Refer 10 Trainers | Refer 20 Trainers | Refer 50 Trainers |
| Gentleman | Trade 10 Pokémon | Trade 100 Pokémon | Trade 1,000 Pokémon | Trade 2,500 Pokémon |
| Pilot | Trade Pokémon over a total distance of 1,000 kilometers | Trade Pokémon over a total distance of 100,000 kilometers | Trade Pokémon over a total distance of 1,000,000 kilometers | Trade Pokémon over a total distance of 10,000,000 kilometers |
| Teamwork | Complete 10 team challenges | Complete 50 team challenges | Complete 100 team challenges | Complete 200 team challenges |
Tips for these medals: To obtain the Best Buddy medal, you can trade your Buddy Pokémon 20 times each day. This way, you can complete quick tasks like playing together, giving it a snack, or taking a snapshot with multiple monsters each day.
For the Stage Star medal, the weekly challenges are ideal for earning additional friendship points.
To obtain the Friend Finder medal, you need to invite new players into the game using your referral code or trainers who have not been active in the game for at least 90 days. You can learn exactly how to do this on Niantic’s Helpshift page.
Battle Medals
| Name | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym Leader | Defend gyms for 10 hours | Defend gyms for 100 hours | Defend gyms for 1,000 hours | Defend gyms for 15,000 hours |
| Trainer Ace | Train 10 times | Train 100 times | Train 1,000 times | Train 2,000 times |
| Berry Master | Feed 10 berries in gyms | Feed 100 berries in gyms | Feed 1,000 berries in gyms | Feed 15,000 berries in gyms |
| Champion | Win 10 raids | Win 100 raids | Win 1,000 raids | Win 2,000 raids |
| Hero | Defeat 10 members of Team GO Rocket | Defeat 100 members of Team GO Rocket | Defeat 1,000 members of Team GO Rocket | Defeat 2,000 members of Team GO Rocket |
| Battle Legend | Win 10 Legendary raids | Win 100 Legendary raids | Win 1,000 Legendary raids | Win 2,000 Legendary raids |
| Fighter | Win 10 gym battles | Win 100 gym battles | Win 1,000 gym battles | Win 4,000 gym battles |
| Trainer Hope | Defeat 2 different Pokémon species in raids | Defeat 10 different Pokémon species in raids | Defeat 50 different Pokémon species in raids | Defeat 150 different Pokémon species in raids |
| Trainer Hopes | Win 10 raids with a friend | Win 100 raids with a friend | Win 1,000 raids with a friend | Win 2,000 raids with a friend |
| Raid Expert | Land on the raid battle leaderboard for trainer successes once | Land on the raid battle leaderboard for trainer successes 50 times | Land on the raid battle leaderboard for trainer successes 200 times | Land on the raid battle leaderboard for trainer successes 500 times |
| Ultra Hero | Defeat the boss of Team GO Rocket | Defeat the boss of Team GO Rocket 5 times | Defeat the boss of Team GO Rocket 20 times | Defeat the boss of Team GO Rocket 50 times |
| Super League Veteran | Win 5 trainer battles in the Super League | Win 50 trainer battles in the Super League | Win 200 trainer battles in the Super League | Win 1,000 trainer battles in the Super League |
| Hyper League Veteran | Win 5 trainer battles in the Hyper League | Win 50 trainer battles in the Hyper League | Win 200 trainer battles in the Hyper League | Win 1,000 trainer battles in the Hyper League |
| Master League Veteran | Win 5 trainer battles in the Master League | Win 50 trainer battles in the Master League | Win 200 trainer battles in the Master League | Win 1,000 trainer battles in the Master League |
Tips for these medals: To obtain the Trainer Ace medal, you must complete training battles against the team leaders. To do this, go to the
