# Level

Each [Gattomon]() has a Level, which increases as it accumulates Experience.

![Where to check your Gattomon’s Level in the game?](https://3359779811-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPgiRYJRqtsNvhv9uZVSd%2Fuploads%2FXCT7fpNP32AkJPvzaG9X%2F0.png?alt=media)

**The maximum Level of a Gattomon is 10.** To reach it, you need to accumulate a total of 11,200 Experience points.

## Ways to gain Experience <a href="#d6bgfenjnqtk" id="d6bgfenjnqtk"></a>

There are several ways to level up your Gattomon:

* Participating in [Running Races and Swimming Races](../gameplay/competitions)
* Collecting [Gifts](gifts)
* Using Essences

## Essences for Experience <a href="#id-94gy4tnbqp4e" id="id-94gy4tnbqp4e"></a>

You can obtain Essences in the following ways:

* Purchasing them in the [Hat Mouse Shop](../my-district/hat-mouse-shop)
* Winning them in [Events](../events)
* Finding them in Gifts from Gattomons
* Receiving them as a reward for winning [Competitions](../how-to-earn-in-gatto/participation-in-competitions)
* Obtaining them from [Gattoboxes](../events/regular-events)
* Unlocking them in the Advent Calendar

![](https://3359779811-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPgiRYJRqtsNvhv9uZVSd%2Fuploads%2FRGXGbrliv4IpIIHJRJgz%2F1.png?alt=media)

There are five types of Essences in the game, each providing a different amount of Experience:

| **Essence**                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | **Experience Amount** |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------- |
| <img src="https://3359779811-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPgiRYJRqtsNvhv9uZVSd%2Fuploads%2Fds36V56biqvNbgOCdy5R%2F2.png?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line">   Tiny bottle of essence     | 100                   |
| <img src="https://3359779811-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPgiRYJRqtsNvhv9uZVSd%2Fuploads%2FELozM5oJPHnU9fwFlRRt%2F3.png?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line">   Small bottle of essence    | 250                   |
| <img src="https://3359779811-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPgiRYJRqtsNvhv9uZVSd%2Fuploads%2FTcgeMkKYi7Jc6ag1PNO8%2F4.png?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line">    Medium bottle of essence  | 500                   |
| <img src="https://3359779811-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPgiRYJRqtsNvhv9uZVSd%2Fuploads%2FGrXlr10sNkf7g2VJw6Ct%2F5.png?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line">   Big bottle of essence      | 1500                  |
| <img src="https://3359779811-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPgiRYJRqtsNvhv9uZVSd%2Fuploads%2F9F7nN4LLDzphg57OcW5P%2F6.png?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line">   Enormous bottle of essence | 4500                  |

## Using Essences <a href="#id-7f9r3h6w6qv9" id="id-7f9r3h6w6qv9"></a>

To apply an Essence, open the Warehouse, select the Essence you want to use, and apply it to the desired Gattomon in your District.

## Gattomon Level and Abilities <a href="#i1946eydbgvo" id="i1946eydbgvo"></a>

With each new Level, your Gattomon will receive [Attribute](attributes) points, which directly affect its performance in Competitions.

Once a Gattomon reaches Level 10, you will also be able to advance its Generation through [Breeding](breed).
