How does CP work with evolution?
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CP, or Combat Power, is a measure of a Pokémon’s overall strength, and it plays a crucial role in evolution. When a Pokémon evolves, its base stats increase, resulting in a higher CP, making it a more valuable addition to any Pokémon collection, as evolved Pokémon generally have higher CP and HP.
Understanding CP and Evolution
CP, IVs, and Levels
CP is determined by a combination of a Pokémon’s base stats, level, and IVs (Individual Values). When a Pokémon evolves, its base stats change, but its level and IVs remain the same, which means that the CP increase during evolution is solely due to the change in base stats.
FAQs
- Is it better to max out CP before evolving?: No, it doesn’t matter if you power up a Pokémon before or after evolving, as the CP it can reach won’t change, since evolving only changes the base stats, not the level or IVs.
- Does CP matter when evolving?: Yes, a species’ CP will increase when it evolves, as evolved forms tend to have higher base stats, indicating a more powerful Pokémon.
- How does evolution work in Pokémon Go?: To evolve a Pokémon in Pokémon Go, players need Candy, with each Pokémon requiring a set amount of Candy to trigger the evolution.
- What is a good CP Magikarp to evolve?: It’s recommended to wait until you get a Magikarp above 230 CP, or even better, above 250 CP, to evolve it into Gyarados.
- Is Magikarp worth 500?: No, Magikarp is not worth 500, as it’s just the first water Pokémon that players will encounter, and it evolves into Gyarados at level 20.
- Is it cheaper to power up before evolving?: No, it’s usually more economical to evolve first, then power up the desired Pokémon in Pokémon Go.
- Is it better to purify Pokémon before evolving?: Yes, purifying gives the Pokémon a significant increase in Combat Power and reduces the amount of Candies required to evolve.
- Should I purify Shadow Pokémon?: Yes, purifying a Shadow Pokémon reduces the Candy and Stardust cost to power up, evolve, or learn a new Charged Move, and it also improves the Pokémon’s appraisal and IVs.
- What Pokémon gains the most CP when evolving?: The top 5 Pokémon that gain the most CP when evolving are Feebas to Milotic, Vigoroth to Slaking, Kirlia to Gardevoir/Gallade, Eevee to Espeon, and Gabite to Garchomp.
- How much CP goes up when evolving?: The CP increase when evolving varies between species, with some having a 2x multiplier, while others, like Magikarp to Gyarados, can increase by an average of 11x.
- Should you transfer high CP Pokémon?: It’s generally recommended to transfer low CP Pokémon and keep the higher ones, as low CP Pokémon become less useful as you level up and catch more powerful ones.
- Should I evolve 4-star Pokémon?: Yes, if you have a Pokémon with IVs in the first or second tier, it’s a good idea to evolve it, as it’s close to perfect Max CP.
- Are 2-star Pokémon good?: Yes, some 2-star Pokémon can be rare or have special moves, making them worth keeping, even if they’re not perfect.
- What happens if you purify a 4-star Pokémon?: Purifying a Shadow Pokémon improves its appraisal, reduces the Stardust and Candy cost, and teaches it the Charged Attack Return.
- Is CP or IV better in Pokémon Go?: Both CP and IVs are important, as CP represents a Pokémon’s overall strength, while IVs determine its stat growth and potential, with higher IVs leading to better performance in battles.