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Hyper Trainingis a popular feature inPokemon GO, that acts as a powerful way to improve your Pokemon’s stats. Along with the addition of Gold Bottle Cap during the Ancients Recovered event, you now have the chance to boost a Pokemon’s IVs for Attack, Defense, and HP,taking them from good to perfect.
However, unlike traditional power-ups,Hyper Training isn’t automatic.You need to put in effort over time and complete stat-specific tasks after activating the process with a Gold Bottle Cap. So, to help use Hyper Training, this guide breaks down everything you need to know abouthow Hyper Training works inPokemon GOand how to make the most of your Bottle Caps.
What Is Hyper Training in Pokemon GO?
InPokemon GO,Hyper Trainingis a stat-enhancing mechanic that lets you permanently improve a Pokemon’sAttack, Defense, and HP IVs. This is done using a rare item called theGold Bottle Cap, which kickstarts the process. Once used, the Pokemon enters a training regimen that involves completing a series of tasks, each for a specific stat.
A Pokemon needs to be at least aGood Buddyto qualify for Hyper Training. Once eligible, you can select the desired stats to train, use a Gold Bottle Cap, and then begin completing the objectives to finish the training.
How To Hyper Train In Pokemon GO
To begin Hyper Training inPokemon GO, you must first use aGold Bottle Capon aPokemon that hasGood Buddy status or higher. After activation, you’ll be asked to choose which IV stats among Attack, Defense, and HP that you want to enhance. For each stat, you must complete a specific task tied to that attribute:
Once the training begins, you’ll have365 daysto complete all the required tasks. The number of tasks will depend on how far off your Pokemon is from the maximum IV. For example,training a 13 IV stat to 15 will be easier than going from 0 to 15. When completed, a visual indicator will show on the Pokemon’s appraisal screen, letting you know it has been Hyper Trained.
What Are Gold Bottle Caps in Pokemon GO?
Gold Bottle Caps areone-time use itemsintroduced during theAncients Recoveredevent inPokemon GO. These items are essential for starting the Hyper Training process and affectall three IV stats—Attack, Defense, and HP—at once. However, they are extremely rare and currentlyonly obtainable through specific event rewards.
To activate Hyper Training, the Gold Bottle Cap must be used on an eligible Pokemon. Once used, that Pokemon becomes locked into the training path, and you’ll need to complete all tasks withinone yearor the process expires.
You can’t remove or reuse the Bottle Cap after it’s activated, so you should double-check before choosing the right Pokemon.
What Are Silver Bottle Caps?
Though not yet available inPokemon GOat the time of writing,Silver Bottle Capsare part of the main series’ Hyper Training system. Unlike Gold Bottle Caps, silver ones let you enhance onlya single IV stat.
If implemented in the same way, Silver Bottle Caps inPokemon GOwill let you fine-tune one specific stat rather than all three, providing more control over a Pokemon’s build. This would beparticularly useful for competitive PvP setups where stat spreads matter.
How To Get Gold Bottle Caps in Pokemon GO
Currently, the only way to get a Gold Bottle Cap inPokemon GOis bypurchasing and completing the GO Pass Deluxe: Ancients Recovered. This premium pass includes a set of tasks, and upon completion, players are awarded one Gold Bottle Cap. There are some limitations to note:
Because of this, make sure you use your Gold Bottle Cap wisely. Choose a Pokemon that isalready close to perfect IVs, ideally one that is viable in both PvP and raid battles to maximize its usefulness.
