Do you get anything for purifying Pokemon?

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Purifying a Shadow Pokémon can bring several benefits, including a 10% decrease in Stardust cost for powering up or teaching a secondary move, learning the exclusive Charged Attack called Return, and a boost to their IVs by 2 points in every stat. By purifying a Pokémon, players can also improve its appraisal, making it more valuable and potentially increasing its overall performance in battles.

What are the benefits of purifying a Pokémon?

Purifying a Pokémon can have several benefits, including:

• Improved appraisal: Purified Pokémon will have better appraisal and receive 2 points towards all their IVs.
• Increased IVs: The IVs of a purified Pokémon will increase by 2 points in every stat, making it more powerful.
• Exclusive move: Purified Pokémon will learn the exclusive Charged Attack called Return, which is a 3-bar Normal-type move.
• Reduced Stardust cost: The Stardust cost to power up or teach a secondary move will decrease by 10%.

FAQs about Purifying Pokémon

Here are some frequently asked questions about purifying Pokémon:

1. What happens when a Shadow Pokémon is purified?: When a Shadow Pokémon is purified, it will forget Frustration and learn Return, a Charged Attack that’s exclusive to purified Pokémon.
2. Do purified Pokémon lose any benefits?: Yes, purified Pokémon will lose the 20% damage bonus made available to Shadows, which can be a significant disadvantage in certain situations.
3. Can purified Pokémon become perfect?: Yes, purifying a Pokémon can potentially make it perfect, as it will receive a boost to its stats, making it a potential Perfect Stat Pokémon.
4. How many IVs do you get for purifying a Pokémon?: By purifying a Shadow Pokémon, it gains at least 2 IV in every stat and possibly a small chance to gain 3 in a stat.
5. Is Shadow Pokémon better than purified?: Shadow Pokémon are better in PvE, regardless of IVs, while purified Pokémon are more cost-effective and will do better in PvP.
6. What is the best Pokémon to remove Frustration from?: In general, Legendaries should be highest on the priority list, such as Shadow Mewtwo, Shadow Ho-Oh, and Shadow Lugia.
7. Should I max CP before evolving?: No, CP is determined by the base stats of a Pokémon, the Pokémon’s level, and its IVs, so it doesn’t matter if you power up a Pokémon before evolving or after.
8. Is it better to evolve then power up?: Yes, evolving can change your Pokémon’s attack skills, so it’s best to evolve your Pokémon to its final stage before investing Stardust into powering up.
9. Can a purified Pokémon be lucky?: Yes, Lucky Shadow Pokémon will have an IV floor of 12/12/12, and once purified, that IV floor becomes 14/14/14.
10. Should I keep Frustration on Shadow Pokémon?: No, any Shadow Pokémon you’re considering using in the GO Battle League or Raid Battles should learn a new Charged Attack and forget Frustration.
11. Is Frustration ever a good move?: Only if you happen to have a Pokémon that hates you, Frustration can be a good move, but its power is forever diminishing.
12. Do Pokémon stats increase when purified?: Yes, purified Pokémon also get IV boosts when powered up, with each stat going up by two when purified.
13. Is Shadow Pokémon better than 100 IV?: Yes, Shadow Pokémon with any IVs are better than even perfect IVs of their normal forms thanks to the 20% attack boost.
14. Will it be a hundo if I purify it?: Yes, purifying will add 2 IVs to each stat, with a max of 15, so it’ll become perfect indeed.
15. Should I purify shadow shiny?: It depends on your goals, but if you want your Pokémon to be useful and valuable, it’s best to purify it, unless you have a stupid amount of excess dust to blow on powering up and unlocking the 2nd attack on a shadow.