{"id":201860,"date":"2025-12-30T04:49:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T04:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=201860"},"modified":"2025-12-30T04:49:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T04:49:15","slug":"what-does-increasing-combat-power-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What does increasing combat power do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#Decoding_Combat_Power_A_Comprehensive_Guide\" title=\"Decoding Combat Power: A Comprehensive Guide\">Decoding Combat Power: A Comprehensive Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#The_Nitty-Gritty_How_CP_Impacts_Your_Gameplay\" title=\"The Nitty-Gritty: How CP Impacts Your Gameplay\">The Nitty-Gritty: How CP Impacts Your Gameplay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#CP_vs_IV_Understanding_the_Difference\" title=\"CP vs. IV: Understanding the Difference\">CP vs. IV: Understanding the Difference<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#Why_IVs_Matter\" title=\"Why IVs Matter\">Why IVs Matter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#Powering_Up_The_Path_to_Higher_CP\" title=\"Powering Up: The Path to Higher CP\">Powering Up: The Path to Higher CP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#Evolution_and_CP_A_Crucial_Decision\" title=\"Evolution and CP: A Crucial Decision\">Evolution and CP: A Crucial Decision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#1_Does_higher_CP_always_mean_better_Pokemon\" title=\"1. Does higher CP always mean better Pok\u00e9mon?\">1. Does higher CP always mean better Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#2_Is_it_better_to_upgrade_CP_before_evolving\" title=\"2. Is it better to upgrade CP before evolving?\">2. Is it better to upgrade CP before evolving?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#3_Is_CP_more_important_than_IV\" title=\"3. Is CP more important than IV?\">3. Is CP more important than IV?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#4_Does_higher_CP_do_more_damage\" title=\"4. Does higher CP do more damage?\">4. Does higher CP do more damage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#5_Does_increasing_CP_increase_damage\" title=\"5. Does increasing CP increase damage?\">5. Does increasing CP increase damage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#6_Should_I_purify_my_Shadow_Pokemon\" title=\"6. Should I purify my Shadow Pok\u00e9mon?\">6. Should I purify my Shadow Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#7_Should_I_evolve_4-star_Pokemon\" title=\"7. Should I evolve 4-star Pok\u00e9mon?\">7. Should I evolve 4-star Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#8_Should_you_max_power_up_a_Pokemon_before_evolving\" title=\"8. Should you max power up a Pok\u00e9mon before evolving?\">8. Should you max power up a Pok\u00e9mon before evolving?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#9_Should_I_keep_0-star_Pokemon\" title=\"9. Should I keep 0-star Pok\u00e9mon?\">9. Should I keep 0-star Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#10_How_do_you_tell_if_a_Pokemon_is_100_IV_before_catching_it\" title=\"10. How do you tell if a Pok\u00e9mon is 100% IV before catching it?\">10. How do you tell if a Pok\u00e9mon is 100% IV before catching it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#11_Should_I_evolve_a_0-star_Pokemon\" title=\"11. Should I evolve a 0-star Pok\u00e9mon?\">11. Should I evolve a 0-star Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#12_Does_CP_matter_in_PvP\" title=\"12. Does CP matter in PvP?\">12. Does CP matter in PvP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#13_Whats_the_max_level_in_Pokemon_GO\" title=\"13. What&#8217;s the max level in Pok\u00e9mon GO?\">13. What&#8217;s the max level in Pok\u00e9mon GO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#14_Should_you_always_evolve_shiny_Pokemon\" title=\"14. Should you always evolve shiny Pok\u00e9mon?\">14. Should you always evolve shiny Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#15_Should_I_get_rid_of_no-star_Pokemon_GO_Pokemon\" title=\"15. Should I get rid of no-star Pok\u00e9mon GO Pok\u00e9mon?\">15. Should I get rid of no-star Pok\u00e9mon GO Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/#Mastering_Combat_Power_Key_Takeaways\" title=\"Mastering Combat Power: Key Takeaways\">Mastering Combat Power: Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_Combat_Power_A_Comprehensive_Guide\"><\/span>Decoding Combat Power: A Comprehensive Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Increasing your <strong>Combat Power (CP)<\/strong> in games like <em>Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/em> directly enhances your <strong>Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s battle capabilities<\/strong>. It&#8217;s the primary indicator of a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s strength and determines how well it performs in battles, raids, and gym defenses. A higher CP generally translates to a <strong>stronger, more resilient<\/strong> Pok\u00e9mon capable of inflicting more damage and withstanding more attacks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Nitty-Gritty_How_CP_Impacts_Your_Gameplay\"><\/span>The Nitty-Gritty: How CP Impacts Your Gameplay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CP isn&#8217;t just a number; it&#8217;s a calculation derived from a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s underlying stats: <strong>Attack, Defense, and Stamina (HP)<\/strong>. Each of these stats contributes to the final CP value. Thus, raising CP directly boosts these stats, influencing various aspects of gameplay:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Damage Output:<\/strong> Pok\u00e9mon with higher CP inflict more damage per attack. This is crucial for quickly defeating opponents in battles, raids, and gyms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Damage Resistance:<\/strong> Higher CP reflects a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s defensive capabilities, enabling it to withstand more damage before fainting. This is vital for gym defense and surviving powerful raid boss attacks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Overall Battle Performance:<\/strong> CP is a general indicator of a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s strength, affecting its overall performance in various combat scenarios. A Pok\u00e9mon with a significantly higher CP will usually outperform a Pok\u00e9mon with a lower CP, even if the latter has a type advantage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to recognize that CP isn&#8217;t everything. <strong>Individual Values (IVs)<\/strong> and <strong>movesets<\/strong> also play crucial roles in determining a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s effectiveness.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CP_vs_IV_Understanding_the_Difference\"><\/span>CP vs. IV: Understanding the Difference<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While CP represents the current strength of a Pok\u00e9mon, <strong>IVs represent its potential<\/strong>. IVs are hidden stats that range from 0 to 15 for Attack, Defense, and Stamina. They are fixed and cannot be changed, unlike CP, which can be increased through <strong>powering up<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Think of it this way: CP is like a car&#8217;s current speed, while IVs are like the car&#8217;s engine quality and potential top speed. You can temporarily boost a slower car (lower CP), but a car with a better engine (higher IVs) will always have the potential to be faster in the long run.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_IVs_Matter\"><\/span>Why IVs Matter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Long-Term Potential:<\/strong> Pok\u00e9mon with high IVs will ultimately reach a higher CP when fully powered up compared to those with low IVs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battling Advantage:<\/strong> Even a small difference in IVs can make a noticeable impact in battle, especially at higher levels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resource Investment:<\/strong> Investing resources (Stardust and Candy) in Pok\u00e9mon with high IVs is generally more worthwhile as they offer better returns in the long run.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Powering_Up_The_Path_to_Higher_CP\"><\/span>Powering Up: The Path to Higher CP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Powering up is the primary method of increasing a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s CP. It requires <strong>Stardust<\/strong> and <strong>Candy<\/strong>, which are obtained through various in-game activities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Catching Pok\u00e9mon:<\/strong> Earns Stardust and Candy specific to that Pok\u00e9mon species.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hatching Eggs:<\/strong> Rewards larger amounts of Stardust and Candy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Completing Research Tasks:<\/strong> Offers Stardust and Candy as rewards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battling in Raids and Gyms:<\/strong> Provides Stardust and, rarely, Rare Candy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transferring Pok\u00e9mon:<\/strong> Grants Candy for the transferred species.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each power-up increases a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s level by 0.5, resulting in a corresponding increase in CP and HP. Keep in mind that powering up becomes increasingly expensive as the Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s level increases.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_and_CP_A_Crucial_Decision\"><\/span>Evolution and CP: A Crucial Decision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Evolving a Pok\u00e9mon significantly increases its CP, often resulting in a dramatic jump in power. However, it&#8217;s important to consider the following before evolving:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Movesets:<\/strong> Evolution randomizes a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s moveset. Aim for a moveset that is optimal for your intended use (attacking, defending, PvP).<\/li>\n<li><strong>IVs:<\/strong> Evolving a Pok\u00e9mon with high IVs is generally recommended, as its evolved form will also have high IVs and reach a higher maximum CP.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resource Conservation:<\/strong> Evolving weaker Pok\u00e9mon (low IVs) just to fill Pok\u00e9dex entries might not be the most efficient use of Candy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Does_higher_CP_always_mean_better_Pokemon\"><\/span>1. Does higher CP always mean better Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, not necessarily. While higher CP generally indicates a stronger Pok\u00e9mon, it doesn&#8217;t tell the whole story. <strong>IVs and movesets are equally important<\/strong>. A Pok\u00e9mon with a slightly lower CP but better IVs and a superior moveset might outperform a Pok\u00e9mon with higher CP but poor IVs and moves.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Is_it_better_to_upgrade_CP_before_evolving\"><\/span>2. Is it better to upgrade CP before evolving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, it doesn&#8217;t matter. <strong>CP is recalculated upon evolution based on the new species&#8217; base stats and the Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s level and IVs.<\/strong> Powering up before or after evolution yields the same result in terms of final CP.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Is_CP_more_important_than_IV\"><\/span>3. Is CP more important than IV?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>IVs are more important in the long run.<\/strong> CP can be increased through powering up, but IVs are fixed. A Pok\u00e9mon with high IVs will always have the potential to reach a higher CP when fully powered up.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Does_higher_CP_do_more_damage\"><\/span>4. Does higher CP do more damage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>higher CP directly influences damage output<\/strong>. A Pok\u00e9mon with a higher CP will inflict more damage per attack.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Does_increasing_CP_increase_damage\"><\/span>5. Does increasing CP increase damage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>powering up a Pok\u00e9mon to increase its CP will also increase its damage output<\/strong>. However, IVs also play a role, especially when comparing Pok\u00e9mon of similar CP levels.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Should_I_purify_my_Shadow_Pokemon\"><\/span>6. Should I purify my Shadow Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Purifying a Shadow Pok\u00e9mon increases its IVs and CP. However, it also removes the <strong>Shadow bonus<\/strong>, which provides a significant damage boost. <strong>Whether to purify depends on the Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s IVs and your strategy.<\/strong> If the Shadow Pok\u00e9mon has good IVs, purifying might be worthwhile. Otherwise, keeping it as a Shadow Pok\u00e9mon for the damage bonus might be preferable.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Should_I_evolve_4-star_Pokemon\"><\/span>7. Should I evolve 4-star Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes, absolutely!<\/strong> A 4-star Pok\u00e9mon has perfect IVs (15\/15\/15), making it the ideal candidate for evolution and powering up.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Should_you_max_power_up_a_Pokemon_before_evolving\"><\/span>8. Should you max power up a Pok\u00e9mon before evolving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>It doesn&#8217;t matter whether you power up before or after evolving.<\/strong> The final CP potential and IVs remain the same regardless of the order.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Should_I_keep_0-star_Pokemon\"><\/span>9. Should I keep 0-star Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Generally, it&#8217;s <strong>best to release 0-star Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> unless you lack storage space or they are rare. They have low IVs and are not worth investing resources in.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_How_do_you_tell_if_a_Pokemon_is_100_IV_before_catching_it\"><\/span>10. How do you tell if a Pok\u00e9mon is 100% IV before catching it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In <em>Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/em>, you can use appraisal tools to check a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s IVs. A Pok\u00e9mon with three red stars and a red stamp has <strong>100% perfect IVs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Should_I_evolve_a_0-star_Pokemon\"><\/span>11. Should I evolve a 0-star Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s generally not recommended unless you lack a better alternative. 0-star Pok\u00e9mon have poor IVs and won&#8217;t reach a high CP.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Does_CP_matter_in_PvP\"><\/span>12. Does CP matter in PvP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>CP matters in PvP<\/strong>, but there are CP caps for different leagues (Great League: 1500 CP, Ultra League: 2500 CP). You need to balance CP with IVs to maximize your Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s stats within the CP limit.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Whats_the_max_level_in_Pokemon_GO\"><\/span>13. What&#8217;s the max level in <em>Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current maximum level in <em>Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/em> is <strong>50<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Should_you_always_evolve_shiny_Pokemon\"><\/span>14. Should you always evolve shiny Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is a matter of personal preference. Evolving a shiny Pok\u00e9mon results in a shiny evolved form. <strong>If you like the look of the evolved shiny form, then go for it!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Should_I_get_rid_of_no-star_Pokemon_GO_Pokemon\"><\/span>15. Should I get rid of no-star <em>Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/em> Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes, you should typically get rid of no-star Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> to free up storage space and focus on Pok\u00e9mon with better IVs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mastering_Combat_Power_Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Mastering Combat Power: Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CP is a primary indicator of a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s strength.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>IVs represent a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s potential and are more important in the long run.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Powering up increases CP and requires Stardust and Candy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Evolution significantly increases CP but randomizes movesets.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Prioritize Pok\u00e9mon with high IVs for evolution and powering up.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By understanding these principles, you can effectively manage your Pok\u00e9mon, optimize your battle strategies, and become a more competitive trainer. And, you may even consider exploring educational games similar to Pok\u00e9mon by visiting the <strong>Games Learning Society<\/strong> at <strong>https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/<\/strong> to learn more about how games can be used for learning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Decoding Combat Power: A Comprehensive Guide Increasing your Combat Power (CP) in games like Pok\u00e9mon GO directly enhances your Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s battle capabilities. It&#8217;s the primary indicator of a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s strength and determines how well it performs in battles, raids, and gym defenses. A higher CP generally translates to a stronger, more resilient Pok\u00e9mon capable of &#8230; <a title=\"What does increasing combat power do?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-increasing-combat-power-do\/\" aria-label=\"More on What does increasing combat power do?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-201860","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201860","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=201860"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201860\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=201860"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=201860"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=201860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}