Are Purified Pokemon Rare?
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Purified Pokémon are indeed considered rare, with the chance of getting a perfect purified Pokémon being the same as getting a Shadow Pokémon with at least 13 in each stat, which is a (3/16)³ or 0.66% chance. This rarity is due to the specific requirements and IV boosts that Purified Pokémon receive, making them highly sought after by Pokémon trainers.
Understanding Purified Pokémon
To understand the rarity of Purified Pokémon, it’s essential to know what happens when a Shadow Pokémon is purified. The purification process gives Pokémon a significant increase in Combat Power (CP) and provides a boost to their IVs, making them more powerful and desirable.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are Purified Pokémon Worth Anything?
Purified Pokémon are worth investing in, as they receive 2 points towards all their IVs, which can potentially bring a 2-star Shadow Pokémon to a 3-star if it’s purified.
2. Is it Better to Evolve a Purified Pokémon?
Purifying a Pokémon before evolving it is recommended, as it will cost less candies to evolve and provide a significant increase in Combat Power.
3. Can a Purified Pokémon Become Perfect?
Yes, Purified Pokémon can become perfect, as the purification process gives them a boost to their stats, making them potential Perfect Stat Pokémon.
4. Are Purified Pokémon Easier to Evolve?
Purified Pokémon are easier to evolve, as they cost less candy to evolve and less dust to power up, and they also know Return, a normal-type attack.
5. What Pokémon Should I Purify?
Some Pokémon that are recommended to purify include those with low purification costs, such as Rattata, Weedle, and Zubat.
6. Is a 0-Star Shadow Pokémon Good?
A 0-star Shadow Pokémon can be good if it has decent Attacks and CP, as it’s better to leave it unpurified to maintain its Shadow Bonus effect.
7. Should I Keep Return on Purified Pokémon?
Keeping Return on Purified Pokémon can be beneficial for PvP battles, as it does more damage, and for chipping away at Protect Shields.
8. Can Purified Pokémon Go Lucky?
Yes, Purified Pokémon can go Lucky, and most Lucky Purified Pokémon will have 100% IVs.
9. How Rare is a Perfect Purified Pokémon?
The chance of getting a perfect purified Pokémon is 0.66%, making them extremely rare.
10. Do Purified Pokémon Have Better Stats?
Purified Pokémon receive IV boosts when powered up, with each stat increasing by 2, making them more powerful.
11. What Level Do Purified Pokémon Go?
The level of a Purified Pokémon can increase up to level 25, and they will learn Return, a 3-bar Normal-type move.
12. Can You Mega Evolve a Purified Pokémon?
Yes, Purified Pokémon can be Mega Evolved, but they won’t have a swirly white aura when Mega Evolved.
13. What is the Best Shadow Pokémon to Purify?
The best Shadow Pokémon to purify depends on the player’s goals, but Rattata is a popular choice for leveling up the Purifier Medal.
14. Why Keep Purified Pokémon?
Purified Pokémon are worth keeping, as they have improved appraisal, reduced Stardust and Candy requirements, and learn Return, a Charged Attack.
15. Can You Transfer Purified Pokémon?
Purified Pokémon can be traded, but they will lose their Purified status if sent to Pokémon HOME, and other Pokémon may change forms during the transfer.