Should I Keep Multiple of the Same Pokémon?
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To answer the question directly, yes, it is beneficial to keep multiple of the same Pokémon as it allows you to evolve them into more powerful forms, build up your Catch Combo, and increase the odds of encountering rare Pokémon with impressive stats. Keeping multiples also provides more candies and stardust, which are essential for powering up and leveling up your Pokémon.
Understanding the Benefits
Why Keep Multiples?
Keeping multiple of the same Pokémon has several advantages. It enables you to evolve your Pokémon into more powerful forms, which is essential for progressing through the game. Each Pokémon requires a certain number of candies to evolve, and catching multiple of the same species allows you to accumulate these candies more quickly. Additionally, building up your Catch Combo by catching the same species consecutively increases the odds of encountering rare Pokémon with high stats.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What Happens When You Catch Multiple of the Same Pokémon in Pokémon Go?
When you catch Pokémon of the same species consecutively, you’ll start to build a Catch Combo. Your Catch Combo will continue to grow as you catch more and more of the same Pokémon, increasing the odds that rare Pokémon will appear and that the Pokémon you’re catching will have high stats.
2. Should You Transfer All Duplicate Pokémon?
You should transfer Pokémon when you capture duplicates with lower Combat Points (CP). This helps to free up space in your Pokémon Storage and allows you to focus on training and evolving your stronger Pokémon.
3. Should You Catch Repeat Pokémon?
Catching repeats of Pokémon can get you more XP, candies, and stardust, which are helpful for power ups and level ups. You might also get a Pokémon with better moves than your original Pokémon.
4. Should I Keep All 3-Star Pokémon?
Because it will take most players a long time before they can max out Pokémon Storage, it’s best to just release the 0-stars and keep the 1/2/3/4-stars. Storage Expansions can be bought for 200 Coins at the Shop, adding 50 Slots to the Storage if purchased.
5. How Many Copies of a Pokémon Card Should I Keep?
It’s often the case that there are four copies of important cards. The more copies of the same card in a deck, the more likely it is a player will be able to draw that card when it’s needed.
6. Should You Collect Every Pokémon in Pokémon Go?
Yes, you should collect every Pokémon in Pokémon Go. You need to turn them in for candy to evolve. When you catch a Pokémon you already own, you get more trainer experience, which helps you progress through the game.
7. What Are the Odds of Getting a Shiny Pokémon Go?
On average, there’s a 1 in 500 chance, or 0.2%, for a wild Pokémon in Pokémon Go to be Shiny. The rate appears to be eight times higher – a 1 in 62.5 chance, or 1.6% – for very rare wild spawns, certain Shadow Pokémon, and certain raid Pokémon.
8. Should I Get Rid of Duplicate Pokémon?
If you send a Pokémon to the Professor, you won’t be able to use it again, but you will gain one candy from that Pokémon as a result. So, keep sending Pokémon you won’t use to the Professor for some quick candy.
9. What Is the Rule of 4 Pokémon?
The Rule of Four states that with just two exceptions in the Standard Format, you can only have up to four copies of a card with the same name in your deck.
10. Should You Stack Pokémon Cards?
While it may be tempting to stack your Pokémon cards to save space, it’s essential to avoid doing so. Stacking cards can put pressure on them, which can cause them to become bent or damaged.
11. How Many Pokémon Cards Are You Supposed to Have?
Each player starts with their own deck of 60 cards to play the game. While both players know how many cards are in each deck, no one can look at or change the order of the cards in either player’s deck unless a card says so.
12. Should I Sell All My Pokémon Cards?
You should sell your Pokémon card collection only if you are prepared to part with it and you know its true worth. In true Marie Kondo fashion: if owning the cards brings you joy, then keep them. If selling them would bring you more joy, do that instead.
13. How Many Basic Pokémon Should I Have in My Deck?
Rules require that at least one basic Pokémon is the minimum per deck. However, top-tier decks usually run ~6-8 basics that they would prefer to start with/can swap out easily, as well as a Lele or two for good measure.
14. Is It Better to Evolve Higher CP or 3-Star?
It pays to keep and evolve only the best Pokémon you find. In general, you want higher CP Pokémon to evolve over lower CP Pokémon, but just because a Pokémon has a high CP doesn’t mean it’s actually very good.
15. Is It Better to Leave Pokémon Unpurified?
Due to the high investment pre- and post-purification, it may not be worth purifying the Shadow Pokémon to some trainers. However, a Shadow Pokémon will sometimes earn more IVs once it’s been Purified. This can raise them up a ranking if players are lucky.