Should I Purify My Shadow Pokémon?
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The decision to purify a Shadow Pokémon depends on various factors, including the Pokémon’s Individual Values (IVs), its current Combat Power (CP), and the player’s goals, such as whether they prioritize PvP battles, Raids, or collecting perfect IV Pokémon. Purifying a Shadow Pokémon can improve its appraisal, reduce the amount of Stardust and Candy required for powering up, evolving, or learning new attacks, but it also removes the 20% damage bonus that Shadow Pokémon enjoy.
Understanding Shadow Pokémon
What are Shadow Pokémon?
Shadow Pokémon are Pokémon that have been corrupted by Team GO Rocket, which makes them more powerful but also more aggressive and disobedient, dealing 20% more damage than regular Pokémon.
FAQs
- Is it worth it to purify Shadow Pokémon?: Purifying a Shadow Pokémon can be beneficial if you want to improve its appraisal, reduce the cost of powering up or evolving, and learn the exclusive move Return, but it’s not always the best option, especially if you rely on the Shadow bonus for battles.
- Do Shadow Pokémon get better stats when purified?: Yes, purifying a Shadow Pokémon increases its IVs by 2 points, which can significantly improve its overall performance, especially if it has high Attack, Defense, and Stamina stats.
- Is a 0-star Shadow Pokémon good?: A 0-star Shadow Pokémon can still be very effective in battles due to the Shadow bonus, and purifying it might not be the best option unless you need the exclusive move Return or want to improve its appraisal.
- Should I purify a 1-star Shadow Pokémon?: It’s generally not recommended to purify a 1-star Shadow Pokémon unless you have a specific reason, such as needing the move Return or wanting to improve its appraisal, as the Shadow bonus can be more beneficial.
- Should I purify a 3-star Shadow Pokémon?: Purifying a 3-star Shadow Pokémon can be a good idea, as it can significantly improve its Combat Power and reduce the cost of evolving or powering up.
- Should I purify a Shadow Pokémon to get a perfect IV?: While purifying a Shadow Pokémon can increase its IVs, it might not be worth it if you’re looking for a perfect IV Pokémon, as the investment required for purification and subsequent powering up can be significant.
- What is the strongest Shadow Pokémon?: Shadow Mewtwo is considered one of the strongest Shadow Pokémon, with a maximum CP of 4724 and the ability to learn powerful moves like Psystrike.
- Is it worth keeping shiny Pokémon?: Yes, shiny Pokémon are extremely rare and valuable, and keeping them can be worth it, especially if you’re a collector or want to show off your unique Pokémon.
- Can a 2-star Pokémon become a 3-star?: No, a 2-star Pokémon cannot become a 3-star through normal means, but purifying a Shadow Pokémon can increase its IVs and potentially improve its appraisal.
- Should I power up before evolving?: It’s generally recommended to evolve your Pokémon before powering up, as evolving can change the Pokémon’s attack skills and increase its max CP.
- Should I purify a Shadow shiny?: If you want to keep your Shadow shiny for its unique appearance, it’s best to leave it unpurified, but if you want to use it for battles or make it more powerful, purifying it might be a good option.
- Is it better to purify or evolve first?: It’s generally better to purify a Shadow Pokémon before evolving it, as this can reduce the cost of evolving and improve the Pokémon’s overall performance.
- What should I do with my Shadow Pokémon?: You can choose to purify your Shadow Pokémon to improve its appraisal and reduce the cost of powering up or evolving, or keep it unpurified to take advantage of the Shadow bonus.
- Is Shadow Tyranitar worth it?: Shadow Tyranitar is considered one of the best investments in Pokémon GO, with its high Attack stat and ability to learn powerful moves.
- Are Shadow Pokémon better than purified?: In most cases, Shadow Pokémon are better than purified ones due to the 20% damage bonus, but purified Pokémon can still be very effective, especially if you’ve improved their IVs through purification.