Youngster
Catch tiny Rattata. Hard grind · XP + avatar items.
How to grind the Youngster medal fast
Tiny Rattata (<2.4 lbs) count. Common spawns everywhere; one Rattata Spotlight Hour finishes this medal.
Alolan Rattata also count.
Medals that pair with Youngster
Schoolkid
Catch Normal-type mons to boost your catch rate against future Normal-types.
Plat 2,500
Black Belt
Catch Fighting-type mons to boost your catch rate against future Fighting-types.
Plat 2,500
Bird Keeper
Catch Flying-type mons to boost your catch rate against future Flying-types.
Plat 2,500
What does the Youngster medal do?
Youngster grants XP and unlocks themed avatar items on every tier-up — Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. It does not change in-game mechanics.
How many catch tiny rattata are needed for Platinum Youngster?
Platinum requires 1,000. Gold is 300, Silver is 50, and Bronze unlocks at 3.
What is the fastest way to grind the Youngster medal?
Tiny Rattata (<2.4 lbs) count. Common spawns everywhere; one Rattata Spotlight Hour finishes this medal.
Hundo Hunter Pro projects your tier-up dates based on your 7-day rolling activity.