{"id":502647,"date":"2026-06-06T06:02:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T06:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=502647"},"modified":"2026-06-06T06:02:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T06:02:47","slug":"should-you-purify-pokemon-before-or-after-evolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-you-purify-pokemon-before-or-after-evolution\/","title":{"rendered":"Should you purify Pok\u00e9mon before or after evolution?"},"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\/should-you-purify-pokemon-before-or-after-evolution\/#Should_you_Purify_Pokemon_before_or_after_Evolution\" title=\"Should you Purify Pok\u00e9mon before or after Evolution?\">Should you Purify Pok\u00e9mon before or after Evolution?<\/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\/should-you-purify-pokemon-before-or-after-evolution\/#Understanding_Purification_and_Evolution\" title=\"Understanding Purification and Evolution\">Understanding Purification and Evolution<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-you-purify-pokemon-before-or-after-evolution\/#Related_FAQs\" title=\"Related FAQs\">Related FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_Purify_Pokemon_before_or_after_Evolution\"><\/span>Should you Purify Pok\u00e9mon before or after Evolution?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>To answer the question directly, it&#8217;s generally recommended to <strong>purify a Pok\u00e9mon before evolving it<\/strong>, as this can lead to a significant increase in <strong>Combat Power (CP)<\/strong> and reduce the amount of <strong>candies<\/strong> required for evolution, but there are scenarios where keeping a <strong>Shadow Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> unpurified might be beneficial, especially if you want to utilize their <strong>20% attack boost<\/strong> in battles. The decision ultimately depends on your <strong>gaming strategy<\/strong> and what you aim! to achieve with your Pok\u00e9mon, whether it&#8217;s for raids, PvP battles, or simply collecting <strong>perfect IV Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Purification_and_Evolution\"><\/span>Understanding Purification and Evolution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Purifying a <strong>Shadow Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> not only removes the <strong>shadow effect<\/strong> but also replaces the <strong>Frustration<\/strong> move with <strong>Return<\/strong>, a <strong>charged attack<\/strong> exclusive to purified Pok\u00e9mon. Moreover, purification can improve a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s <strong>appraisal<\/strong>, potentially increasing its star rating from 2 to 3 stars, and provide a boost to its <strong>CP<\/strong>. However, the <strong>20% attack bonus<\/strong> that <strong>Shadow Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> enjoy is lost upon purification, which might be a significant consideration for players focusing on attack power.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_FAQs\"><\/span>Related FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What happens when you purify a Shadow Pok\u00e9mon?<\/strong> Purifying a Shadow Pok\u00e9mon will improve its appraisal, reduce the amount of <strong>Stardust<\/strong> and <strong>candies<\/strong> required for it to <strong>power up<\/strong>, <strong>evolve<\/strong>, or learn a new attack, and it will forget <strong>Frustration<\/strong> and learn <strong>Return<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Should you power up Pok\u00e9mon before or after evolving?<\/strong> It&#8217;s generally advised to <strong>evolve your Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> to its final stage before investing <strong>Stardust<\/strong> into powering it up, as every time you level up, you increase the max <strong>CP<\/strong> of all your Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Is it worth keeping 0-star Shadow Pok\u00e9mon?<\/strong> Yes, if a <strong>0-star Shadow Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> has decent <strong>attacks<\/strong> and <strong>CP<\/strong>, it might be beneficial to keep it unpurified for future battles, especially considering the <strong>20% attack boost<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Are Shadow Pok\u00e9mon better than 100 IV Pok\u00e9mon?<\/strong> A <strong>0 IV Shadow Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> can have more <strong>damage per second<\/strong> than a <strong>100% IV<\/strong> regular Pok\u00e9mon due to the <strong>shadow bonus effect<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What determines a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s max CP?<\/strong> A Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s maximum <strong>CP<\/strong> level is influenced by its <strong>species<\/strong>, <strong>size<\/strong>, and the <strong>Trainer Level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Should you purify a 3-star Shadow Pok\u00e9mon?<\/strong> It&#8217;s often recommended to keep <strong>3-star Shadow Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> unpurified to maintain their <strong>20% attack bonus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Can a 2-star Pok\u00e9mon become a 3-star?<\/strong> Unfortunately, there isn&#8217;t a way to increase or change a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s <strong>IVs<\/strong> once it&#8217;s been caught, but purification can potentially bring a <strong>2-star Shadow Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> to a <strong>3-star<\/strong> if its <strong>IVs<\/strong> are high enough.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Is Shadow Tyranitar worth it?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Shadow Tyranitar<\/strong> is considered one of the best investments due to its top-tier <strong>DPS<\/strong> against certain bosses and its respectable bulk.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Does higher CP mean better Pok\u00e9mon?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>stronger, higher CP Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> are generally better as they can win more battles and take more Gyms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What Pok\u00e9mon can reach 5000 CP?<\/strong> <strong>Slaking<\/strong> is the Pok\u00e9mon that can reach the highest <strong>CP<\/strong>, with a maximum of <strong>5010 CP<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What is the rarest Pok\u00e9mon in Pok\u00e9mon Go?<\/strong> <strong>Azelf<\/strong>, <strong>Mesprit<\/strong>, and <strong>Uxie<\/strong> are considered the rarest due to their limited spawn regions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Is it better to evolve a Pok\u00e9mon or level it up?<\/strong> It&#8217;s generally better to <strong>evolve a Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> first to confirm its moves before investing <strong>Stardust<\/strong> into leveling it up.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Should you always evolve shiny Pok\u00e9mon?<\/strong> No, it&#8217;s not always necessary to evolve <strong>shiny Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong>, especially if you&#8217;re saving them for <strong>lucky trades<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Is CP more important than stars?<\/strong> <strong>CP<\/strong> represents the current state of a Pok\u00e9mon, while <strong>stars<\/strong> represent its potential; usually, <strong>CP<\/strong> is a better indicator of a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s strength.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>How rare is a perfect Shadow Pok\u00e9mon?<\/strong> The odds of getting a <strong>&#8220;ShaShundo&#8221;<\/strong> (a <strong>Shadow Shiny Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> with <strong>Perfect IVs<\/strong>) are extremely low, making them highly rare and valuable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Should you Purify Pok\u00e9mon before or after Evolution? 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