How to Purify Dark Pokemon

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To purify a dark Pokemon, also known as a Shadow Pokemon, you will need to use a combination of Stardust and Candy, with the exact amount required varying depending on the specific Pokemon, and then tap the PURIFY button located above the POWER UP button on the Pokemon’s information screen. This process not only improves the appraisal of the Pokemon but also reduces the amount of Stardust and Candy needed for it to Power Up, Evolve, or learn a new attack.

Understanding Shadow Pokemon

What are Shadow Pokemon?

Shadow Pokemon are unique versions of regular Pokemon that have been captured by Team Go Rocket and are marked by a darker appearance and a Frustration move. These Pokemon have a boosted attack power but lower defense compared to their regular counterparts.

FAQs

1. What happens when you purify a Shadow Pokemon? Purifying a Shadow Pokemon will improve its appraisal, reduce the amount of Stardust and Candy required for it to Power Up, Evolve, or learn a new attack, and it will forget Frustration and learn Return, a Charged Attack exclusive to purified Pokemon.
2. Should you purify your Shadow Pokemon? While purifying a Shadow Pokemon has its benefits, such as improving its appraisal and reducing the cost of powering it up or evolving it, some players may choose to keep their Shadow Pokemon unpurified to utilize their increased attack power.
3. Can you get a 3-star Shadow Pokemon? Purifying a Shadow Pokemon can potentially bring a 2-star Shadow Pokemon to a 3-star rating if its stats improve sufficiently after purification.
4. How do you remove Frustration from a Shadow Pokemon? To remove Frustration from a Shadow Pokemon, you can use a Charged TM to teach it a new Charged Attack, after which it will forget Frustration.
5. What is the rarest Shadow Pokemon? The rarest Shadow Pokemon can vary, but Mewtwo is often considered one of the rarest and most valuable, especially in its Shiny form.
6. Are Shiny Shadow Pokemon rare? Yes, Shiny Shadow Pokemon are rare, with the odds of encountering one being significantly lower than those of regular Shiny Pokemon, typically around 1 in 62.5 for certain rare spawns.
7. Is it worth keeping Shadow Pokemon? Keeping Shadow Pokemon can be beneficial due to their increased attack power, but they cannot be traded and may have higher costs for powering up or evolving.
8. What happens if you purify a 4-star Shadow Pokemon? Purifying a 4-star Shadow Pokemon will improve its appraisal, reduce the Stardust and Candy required for upgrades, and replace Frustration with Return.
9. Is it better to have Shadow or purified Pokemon? Whether it’s better to have Shadow or purified Pokemon depends on your strategy, as Shadow Pokemon deal more damage but have lower defense, while purified Pokemon have better appraisals and potentially lower upgrade costs.
10. Can a 2-star Pokemon become a 3-star? A 2-star Pokemon can potentially become a 3-star Pokemon through purification if its IVs improve sufficiently.
11. What is the rarest Shiny Pokemon? The rarest Shiny Pokemon can vary, but some of the rarest include Unown, Heracross, and Pawniard, often due to their limited availability or special release events.
12. Can Team Go Rocket grunts have Shiny Shadows? Yes, Team Go Rocket grunts can have Shiny Shadows, but only if the specific Shiny Shadow has been available previously from a Rocket Leader.
13. Is Hundo or Shiny more rare? Hundo, referring to a Pokemon with perfect IVs, is generally more rare than Shiny, as achieving perfect IVs is extremely challenging.
14. What is the rarest Pokemon Ash has? Ash’s rarest Pokemon include Meltan, which evolved into Melmetal, and Poipole, which evolved into Naganadel, both of which are unique and rare in the series.
15. Should you purify Shadow Regice? Purifying Shadow Regice can be beneficial for those seeking a more balanced Pokemon with improved defense and potentially better IVs, but it also means losing the attack boost provided by its Shadow status.