Understand When XP is Awarded in Trainer Battles

How XP Timing Works

This mod changes the moment you receive experience points during trainer battles. Instead of waiting until the entire battle ends, your Pokémon gain XP immediately after you defeat each opponent's individual Pokémon.

What This Means in Practice

When fighting a trainer with multiple Pokémon:

1. Knock out the first opponent's Pokémon

2. Your Pokémon instantly gains XP and may level up

3. You'll see a level-up message in chat if it happens

4. The trainer sends out their next Pokémon

5. Repeat until the trainer is defeated

This is different from vanilla Cobblemon, where you'd only see XP rewards after defeating the entire trainer team.

Why This Matters

Fighting trainers with large teams is now fairer. Your Pokémon can level up mid-battle, potentially gaining stat boosts and new moves before facing the next opponent. This mirrors how experience works in the official Pokémon games and gives you strategic advantages during longer battles.