Mastering the Art of Pokémon Transfer: An Efficient Trainer’s Guide

Efficiently transferring Pokémon in Pokémon GO is crucial for managing storage, optimizing your team, and gaining valuable resources like candies that are essential for evolving and powering up your strongest Pokémon. The key lies in understanding your priorities, knowing your Pokémon’s potential, and mastering the transfer process itself. Let’s dive deep into strategies for efficient Pokémon transfer, along with answers to frequently asked questions.

Streamlining Your Pokémon Transfer Process

The most efficient way to transfer Pokémon involves using the multiple selection feature. From the Map View, access the Main Menu, then navigate to the Pokémon screen. Tap and hold on the Pokémon you wish to transfer to initiate the multiple selection mode. Then, tap on all the other Pokémon you want to transfer. Once you’ve selected all the unwanted Pokémon, tap the Transfer button to send them to Professor Willow in exchange for candies. Regularly evaluating your Pokémon and transferring the weaker ones is key to maintaining a manageable storage and making progress in the game.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Should I transfer all my low CP Pokémon?

Generally, transferring Pokémon with low CP (Combat Power) is a good strategy, especially in the early game. As you level up, you will encounter Pokémon with naturally higher CP. However, consider factors beyond just CP. A Pokémon with high IVs (Individual Values), even with a low CP, might be worth keeping for future investment. Aim to get rid of anything consistently under 200CP, as the article states.

2. How do you know which Pokémon to transfer?

Prioritize transferring Pokémon with low CP and poor IVs. Check the appraisal using the in-game appraisal tool to assess a Pokémon’s IVs (represented as star ratings). 0-star Pokémon generally have the lowest IVs and are good candidates for transfer. Also, duplicates of Pokémon that you already have strong versions of are safe to transfer, unless they have unique stats.

3. What do you do when your Pokémon storage is full?

When your Pokémon storage is full, you won’t be able to catch any more Pokémon until you free up space. The most direct solution is to transfer Pokémon. It’s also worth considering increasing your storage space using PokeCoins. Managing your item bag also helps, as it allows you to focus on catching Pokemon and using items that will help in the evolution process.

4. What is the max Pokémon storage you can get?

Currently, the maximum Pokémon storage in Pokémon GO is 6,800. This can be achieved by purchasing storage upgrades with PokeCoins from the in-game shop.

5. Should you keep 0-star Pokémon?

Generally, it is best to transfer 0-star Pokémon. These Pokémon have the lowest possible IVs, making them less desirable for battles and raids. The article supports the idea of getting rid of Pokemon to manage storage.

6. Will transferred Pokémon obey you?

This question is more relevant to the main series Pokémon games where traded Pokémon may disobey if your trainer level and number of badges aren’t high enough. In Pokémon GO, transferred Pokémon are permanently gone; they’re not traded.

7. Are event Pokémon worth keeping?

Event Pokémon are usually worth keeping, even if their CP and IVs are not perfect. These Pokémon may have unique moves, appearances, or other attributes that make them rare and valuable, especially if they are exclusive to one time events. If you only have one, it’s best to keep it.

8. Is it better to keep high CP or high IV Pokémon in Pokémon GO?

The answer depends on your goals. High CP Pokémon are generally better for immediate use in battles and raids. High IV Pokémon have the potential to become stronger in the long run, as they have higher maximum stats when fully leveled up. The ideal scenario is to have both high CP and high IVs.

9. Is it better to evolve Pokémon with high CP or high IV?

It’s generally better to evolve Pokémon with high IVs. Evolving a Pokémon with high CP but poor IVs might save stardust initially, but the high IV Pokémon will ultimately be stronger and more worth the investment.

10. Why can’t you transfer shiny Pokémon?

You can transfer Shiny Pokémon, but you can’t mass-transfer them alongside regular Pokémon. This is a safety measure to prevent accidental transfers of these rare and highly sought-after Pokémon. You also can’t transfer Legendary and Mythical Pokemon at a time.

11. Can you transfer Pokémon multiple times?

No, once a Pokémon is transferred to Professor Willow in Pokémon GO, it is permanently gone. There’s no way to get it back. The article confirms this concept.

12. Can you transfer a Pokémon through every game?

You can only transfer Pokémon between specific Pokémon games and Pokémon HOME using the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME. You can only transfer Pokémon between Pokémon HOME and Pokémon Scarlet, Pokémon Violet, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Pokémon Shining Pearl, Pokémon Sword, Pokémon Shield, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!, and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! using the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME.

13. What level Pokémon will obey you with 5 badges?

This is not a mechanic in Pokemon Go as there is no need to collect badges.

14. How do you stop your Pokémon from disobeying you?

This mechanic only exists in the core series of Pokémon games.

15. How rare is a 3-star Pokémon?

3-star Pokémon are relatively uncommon, but they are not the rarest. They are not worth transferring.

16. How rare are 100 IV Pokémon?

100% IV Pokémon are extremely rare, with a base chance of approximately 1 in 4,096 (0.0244%) in the wild. This rarity makes them highly valuable, especially if they are also strong Pokémon.

17. Why are 3-star Pokémon better?

3-star Pokemon have some of the best IV ratings in the game, making them more desirable to keep.

18. How many PokeCoins does it cost to max out storage?

Maxing out your Pokémon storage from the initial amount to the current maximum of 6,800 requires purchasing numerous upgrades. You’ll need 63 Bag Upgrades in total to max out your inventory, and at 200 PokeCoins per Bag Upgrade, that’s 12,600 PokeCoins.

Advanced Transfer Strategies for Pokémon GO

Beyond the basics, here are some advanced strategies to refine your Pokémon transfer process:

• Consider Community Day Moves: Before transferring Pokémon that were caught during a Community Day, check if they know the exclusive Community Day move. These moves can be powerful and make the Pokémon more valuable, even with less-than-perfect IVs.

• Factor in PvP Potential: Some Pokémon perform exceptionally well in PvP battles (Trainer Battles and GO Battle League), even if their CP is lower. Research which Pokémon are strong in PvP before transferring them. Websites like PvPoke provide rankings and analyses.

• Utilize Search Strings: Pokémon GO allows you to use search strings to quickly filter and select Pokémon for transfer. For example, you can search “age0” to show Pokémon caught in the last 24 hours, or “!shiny&!legendary&!mythical&age0” to show all Pokemon caught in the last 24 hours, excluding shiny, legendary and mythical pokemon.

• Pay Attention to Move Sets: Even if a Pokémon has good IVs, its move set can significantly impact its effectiveness in battles. A Pokémon with a suboptimal move set may be worth transferring if you already have similar Pokémon with better moves.

• Don’t Forget Lucky Pokémon: Lucky Pokémon require less Stardust to power up, making them valuable assets. Avoid transferring Lucky Pokémon unless you have duplicates and are certain you don’t need them.

By mastering these strategies, you can efficiently manage your Pokémon storage, build a strong team, and make the most of your Pokémon GO experience. Remember to regularly assess your Pokémon and adapt your transfer strategies as you level up and encounter new challenges. Understanding how games promote learning and critical thinking is fundamental in today’s world. For more insight, visit the Games Learning Society at https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/, where the intersection of games and education is explored in depth.