Referral Code (GO)
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The Referral Code (Japanese: リファラルコード Referral code) is a feature in Pokémon GO that unlocks several rewards for new and returning players. This feature was added on March 30, 2021.
Obtaining a code
A referral code can be obtained from another player who already installed Pokémon GO. To get the code, the existing player need to go to their Friend List and tap Invite. The code can be shared with a new player or a player that has not played in at least 90 days.
Redeeming a code
When a player opens up their game, they have the option Have a Referral Code? that allows them to redeem a code. If the option is not available upon the initial login, the option is still available on the Friend List by tapping Invite. When a code is submitted, a friend request will be sent to the existing player. The other player has to accept the friend request in order to get the rewards. The code must be redeemed within 72 hours of creating or logging into their account.
Adding friends
A player can select the option Add Friends from Contacts/Add Facebook Friends to invite friend. When the option is accessed, the following message will appear:
- "Hi <player>, I thought you might enjoy playing Pokémon GO together. Would you like to join me?"
- "We can both receive bonuses by using my referral code <code> when you sign up. Follow this link if you're interested:"
- "<link>"
- "I look forward to adventuring together!"
Rewards
Items
The Trainer who summitted the code receives 100 Poké Balls, while the Trainer who shared the code receives the Friend Finder Medal*/has their Friend Finder Medal raises by 1* and they receives 50 Stardust.
Medals
| Medal | Task |  Bronze |
 Silver |
 Gold |
45px Platinum |
Rewards | |
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| Male | Female | ||||||
| Friend Finder | Refer ___ Trainers. | 45px 1 |
45px 10 |
45px 20 |
45px 50 |
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Milestone Rewards
The referrer (player who provides the code) and referred (player who submits the code) Trainer have different set of milestone rewards.
Referrer
These rewards can only be received when the referred Trainer completes these tasks.
| Task | Potential rewards | |
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| Log in to Pokémon GO | None |  ×50
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| Hatch 3 Eggs |  
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None |
| Win a Raid | 
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None |
| Catch 50 Pokémon | 
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None |
| Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts | 
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None |
| Hatch 20 Eggs | 
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None |
| Give buddy 50 treats | 
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None |
| Defeat a Team GO Rocket Leader | None |  ×50
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| Win 3 Raids | None |  ×1
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| Catch 1000 Pokémon | None |  ×3
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| Trade 5 Pokémon | None |  ×10
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| Make 2 New Friends | None |  ×10
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| Win 20 Raids | None |  ×5
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| Make 100 Nice Throws | None | ×2
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| Earn 50 Candies walking with Buddy | None |  ×30
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| Visit a PokéStop 30 days in a Row | 
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None |
Bonus tasks
You get this tasks after completing all the others.
| Task | Potential rewards | |
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| Earn a Gold Kanto Medal | None | ×30
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| Hatch 100 eggs | None | ×20,000
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| Win 100 raids | None | ×15,000
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| Win 100 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League | None | ×10
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Referred
| Task | Potential rewards | |
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| Hatch 3 Eggs | None | ×10
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| Win a Raid | None | ×1
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| Catch 50 Pokémon | None | ×1
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| Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts |
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None |
| Hatch 20 Eggs | 
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None |
| Give buddy 50 treats | None | ×5
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| Defeat a Team GO Rocket Leader | None | ×50
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| Win 3 Raids | 
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None |
| Catch 1000 Pokémon | None | ×3
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| Trade 5 Pokémon | None | ×10
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| Make 2 New Friends | None | ×10
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| Win 20 Raids | None | ×3
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| Make 100 Nice Throws | 
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None |
| Earn 50 Candies walking with Buddy | None | ×5
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| Visit a PokéStop 30 days in a Row | 
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None |
Bonus tasks
You get this tasks after completing all the others.
| Task | Potential rewards | |
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| Earn a Gold Kanto Medal | None | ×50
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| Hatch 100 eggs | None | ×20,000
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| Win 100 raids | None | ×15,000
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| Win 100 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League | None | ×10
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