Stardust (GO)

Stardust (Japanese: ほしのすな Star Sand) is a type of currency in Pokémon GO. It can be used to Power Up Pokémon, trade Pokémon, and add a second Charged Attack to Pokémon.

Obtaining Stardust
There are several ways to earn Stardust:

Pokémon that can evolve from Baby Pokémon, except and, are considered to be unevolved Pokémon so only award 100 when caught, and their evolved forms only award 300 when caught.

Completing certain Field Research and Special Research tasks award Stardust at varying amounts. Unlocking a Research Breakthrough awards 2,000.

If the player has a Star Piece active, all Stardust earned is increased by 50%.

Power Up
Powering Up a Pokémon requires both Stardust and Candy, the amount required increasing with the Pokémon's current Power Up level (which increases every time it is Powered Up). The amount of Stardust and Candy required for the next Power Up is shown on the Pokémon's summary screen and increases every four Power Up levels.

Trade
Trading Pokémon costs both players Stardust. While all regular trades cost 100, Special Trades (,, and Shiny Pokémon) cost much more Stardust. The cost of Special Trades decreases the higher the Friendship level between the players.

New Attack
The player can spend Stardust and Candy to teach a Pokémon a second Charged Attack. The cost varies on the Pokémon species and largely corresponds with the distance needed to walk for a Buddy Pokémon to find a Candy. There are some exceptions, such as starter Pokémon and baby Pokémon. In addition,, , , , , , , , , , , , , , and  cannot learn a second Charged Attack.