Pokémon GO Platinum Medals are the highest tier of the game’s long-term achievement badges, and they now matter directly for Trainer progression because levels 71–80 require increasing numbers of Platinum medals. Each normal medal progresses through bronze, silver, gold and platinum, with the exact target depending on the activity.
Current groups of Pokémon GO Platinum Medals
| Group | Medals you can work on |
|---|---|
| Exploration / collection | Jogger, Collector, Scientist, Breeder, Backpacker, Pokémon Ranger, Triathlete, Picnicker, Cameraman |
| Gyms / raids | Battle Girl, Gym Leader, Berry Master, Champion, Battle Legend, Rising Star, Rising Star Duo |
| Friends / trades | Idol, Gentleman, Pilot, Friend Finder, Best Buddy |
| GO Rocket / battles | Hero, Ultra Hero, Purifier, Great League Veteran, Ultra League Veteran, Master League Veteran, Ace Trainer |
| Mega / size / showcases | Mega Evolution Guru, Successor, Tiny Pokémon Collector, Jumbo Pokémon Collector, Showcase Star |
| Special collections | Fisher, Youngster, Pikachu Fan, Unown, Vivillon Collector |
| Regional Pokédex | Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, Galar, Hisui and later regional medals as released |
| Type medals | Schoolkid, Black Belt, Bird Keeper, Punk Girl, Ruin Maniac, Hiker, Bug Catcher, Hex Maniac, Rail Staff/Depot Agent, Kindler, Swimmer, Gardener, Rocker, Psychic, Skier, Dragon Tamer, Delinquent, Fairy-Tale Girl |
The list of Pokémon GO Platinum Medals grows as Pokémon GO adds systems. Regional Pokédex medals, battle medals, route or friendship achievements and newer collectible features can all contribute when their medal supports a Platinum tier. Event-only souvenir medals are not automatically the same thing as a standard Platinum achievement.
Type medals are especially useful
All 18 type-specific Pokémon GO Platinum Medals are straightforward long-term targets because progress comes from catching Pokémon of that type. Platinum requires 2,500 catches for each type. These medals also improve catch chances: the catch bonus rises as the medal tier improves, so they provide a gameplay benefit as well as level progression.
Dual-type Pokémon can contribute to two type medals at once, making events with dense spawns particularly efficient. If you are deliberately chasing Pokémon GO Platinum Medals for level 71+, check which type medals are already close to completion before grinding a much slower specialist medal.
How many Platinum medals do levels 71–80 need?
| Trainer level | Platinum medals required |
|---|---|
| 71 | 15 |
| 72 | 20 |
| 73 | 25 |
| 74 | 30 |
| 75 | 34 |
| 76 | 38 |
| 77 | 41 |
| 78 | 44 |
| 79 | 47 |
| 80 | 50 |
Those requirements are why Pokémon GO Platinum Medals stopped being purely cosmetic for high-level players. You can continue earning XP while a medal task blocks your next level, but the level will not advance until the required Level-Up Research is complete.
Easiest Platinum medals to target
The easiest Pokémon GO Platinum Medals depend on how you already play. Collector, Backpacker, type medals and Pokémon Ranger advance naturally for active players. Friendship-focused players may find Idol or Gentleman easier, while raid-heavy accounts can lean on Champion, Battle Legend and Rising Star progress.
Pokédex Pokémon GO Platinum Medals can look easy but may be held back by unreleased or regional species. Do not build your entire level plan around a regional medal that is currently impossible on your account. Check your Profile and prioritise medals with visible progress that you can actively influence.
The fastest way to build Pokémon GO Platinum Medals is not to grind every medal evenly. Pick five or six that are already close, then align them with events. One catching event can advance Collector, multiple type medals, Tiny or Jumbo Collector and Research tasks at the same time, turning ordinary play into several overlapping medal goals.
Some medals unlock avatar items or other rewards on the way to Platinum, while Hero and Purifier progress can also affect Team GO Rocket reward balls. Those side benefits make certain medal grinds more useful than they first appear. Open each medal from your Profile to see its exact current threshold and any attached reward.
For level progression, spread the work across several medals instead of trying to force one slow category. Type medals rise naturally as you catch, while walking, raid, trade, Rocket and research medals reward different play styles. When level 71 approaches, compare your nearest-to-Platinum medals and target the ones where ordinary play can move several goals forward at once.
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