Is it good to have small Pokémon?
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Having small Pokémon is not necessarily good or bad, as their size does not directly impact their performance in battle, and it is the IVs (Individual Values) that play a crucial role in determining a Pokémon’s strength. The size of a Pokémon, whether it is XXS (extra small), XS (small), XL (extra large), or XXL (extra extra large), is more of a cosmetic feature that can provide a unique appearance and some celebratory messages when catching the smallest or largest Pokémon of a species.
Understanding Pokémon Size
Introduction to Pokémon Size
The size of a Pokémon can vary, and it is displayed in the game as height and weight. These values can provide some interesting information about the Pokémon, but they do not directly impact its battle performance.
Impact of Size on Battle Performance
The size of a Pokémon does not provide any significant advantages or disadvantages in battles. The IVs of a Pokémon, which determine its stats, are the key factors that influence its performance in battle.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- What is special about XXS Pokémon?: When you encounter an XXS, or an XXL Pokémon, the game will show a smaller or a larger version of the Pokémon, and a special animation will appear saying whether they are “tiny” or “HUGE” – “tiny” for XXS, and “HUGE” for XXL Pokémon.
- Are smaller Pokémon weaker?: Typically, smaller Pokémon appear to start with lower CP values, but that is about it.
- Are XS Pokémon important?: Trainers who catch XXS or XXL Pokémon—or find smaller XS– or XL-sized Pokémon than they caught previously—can enjoy a new celebratory message when they break their record.
Pokémon Size and Battle Performance
- Are XL or XS Pokémon better?: Though nothing officially has been confirmed, but people have found out that Pokémon who have a XL height usually gave more HP than normal and XS ones (at equal CP), this claim has been backed up by many, for weight its not particularly clear but it may be related to speed in battle XL Weight Pokemons would move slow.
- Do XXL Pokémon make a difference?: No, generally Pokémon sizes don’t matter at all in Pokémon GO, though your Team Leader will comment on them when analyzing your catches for you.
- Should you keep heavy Pokémon?: The height and weight have no meaning apart from specific moves.
Rare Pokémon and Size
- Is XXS a rare Pokémon?: The odds of getting one, requiring 4 standard deviations of height, is 1/31,500.
- Are XXL Pokémon rare?: The odds of getting one, requiring 4 standard deviations of height, is 1/31,500.
Pokémon GO Features and Size
- Can you search for XS/XL Pokémon in Pokémon GO?: In the most recent update, all Pokémon had their XS/XL status removed from the weight category.
- Do bigger Pokémon have better stats?: Alpha Pokémon have the same stats as the average Pokémon of the species and even runts so size doesn’t matter as much as you would think.
General Pokémon Questions
- What is the weakest Pokémon?: The first weakest Pokémon is Shedinja, with a base stat total of 236.
- Is there a Pokémon with 0 weaknesses?: The Eelektross line (Tynamo, Eelektrik, and Eelektross) all lack any weaknesses.
- Can Mega evolve Pokémon GO?: The Mega Evolution update is now available worldwide.
Pokémon GO Strategies
- Should I purify Shadow Pokémon?: Due to the high investment pre- and post-purification, it may not be worth purifying the Shadow Pokémon to some trainers.
- Should I power up before evolving?: If you’re doing it all at once, it doesn’t matter, the cost to do each will be identical, and you’ll end up with the same Pokémon either way.