Every pokemon has a level. When a pokemon hatches from an egg, it will be level 1, although, most wild pokemon will have a much higher level, since it probably leveled up in the wild. When a pokemon gains enough exp, or is given a rare candy, it's level will increase by 1. This is called leveling up. A pokemon will also grow many levels in a Day Care Center depending on how long it stays. When a pokemon levels up, its base stats will increase, and it will gain some HP. It also may learn a move or evolve. The maxium level a pokemon can grow to is 100.
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