{"id":8425,"date":"2025-02-12T04:13:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T04:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=8425"},"modified":"2025-02-12T04:13:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T04:13:44","slug":"should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I purify a low CP Pok\u00e9mon?"},"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-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#Should_I_Purify_a_Low_CP_Pokemon_A_Comprehensive_Guide\" title=\"Should I Purify a Low CP Pok\u00e9mon? A Comprehensive Guide\">Should I Purify a Low CP Pok\u00e9mon? 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\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#Understanding_Shadow_Pokemon\" title=\"Understanding Shadow Pok\u00e9mon\">Understanding Shadow Pok\u00e9mon<\/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-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#The_Shadow_Advantage\" title=\"The Shadow Advantage\">The Shadow Advantage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#The_Downside_of_Being_Shadowed\" title=\"The Downside of Being Shadowed\">The Downside of Being Shadowed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#The_Purifying_Process\" title=\"The Purifying Process\">The Purifying Process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#Why_You_Should_Usually_Keep_Low_CP_Shadow_Pokemon_Unpurified\" title=\"Why You Should Usually Keep Low CP Shadow Pok\u00e9mon Unpurified\">Why You Should Usually Keep Low CP Shadow Pok\u00e9mon Unpurified<\/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\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#When_Purification_Might_Be_Worth_Considering\" title=\"When Purification Might Be Worth Considering\">When Purification Might Be Worth Considering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#Strategic_Decision-Making\" title=\"Strategic Decision-Making\">Strategic Decision-Making<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#1_Is_a_0-star_Shadow_Pokemon_good\" title=\"1. Is a 0-star Shadow Pok\u00e9mon good?\">1. Is a 0-star Shadow Pok\u00e9mon good?<\/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\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#2_Is_it_better_to_purify_or_evolve_first\" title=\"2. Is it better to purify or evolve first?\">2. Is it better to purify or evolve first?<\/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\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#3_Should_I_purify_a_3-star_Shadow_Pokemon\" title=\"3. Should I purify a 3-star Shadow Pok\u00e9mon?\">3. Should I purify a 3-star 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\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#4_Are_Shadow_Pokemon_better_than_100_IV_Pokemon\" title=\"4. Are Shadow Pok\u00e9mon better than 100 IV Pok\u00e9mon?\">4. Are Shadow Pok\u00e9mon better than 100 IV 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\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#5_Should_you_power_up_Pokemon_before_purifying_them\" title=\"5. Should you power up Pok\u00e9mon before purifying them?\">5. Should you power up Pok\u00e9mon before purifying them?<\/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\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#6_Are_low_IV_Shadow_Pokemon_worth_keeping\" title=\"6. Are low IV Shadow Pok\u00e9mon worth keeping?\">6. Are low IV Shadow Pok\u00e9mon worth keeping?<\/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\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#7_What_should_I_do_with_my_Shadow_Pokemon\" title=\"7. What should I do with my Shadow Pok\u00e9mon?\">7. What should I do with 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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#8_Should_I_power_up_before_evolving\" title=\"8. Should I power up before evolving?\">8. Should I power up before evolving?<\/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\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#9_Is_there_any_point_in_keeping_low_CP_Pokemon\" title=\"9. Is there any point in keeping low CP Pok\u00e9mon?\">9. Is there any point in keeping low CP Pok\u00e9mon?<\/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\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#10_Why_do_people_put_low_CP_Pokemon_in_gyms\" title=\"10. Why do people put low CP Pok\u00e9mon in gyms?\">10. Why do people put low CP Pok\u00e9mon in gyms?<\/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\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#11_Is_it_better_to_raise_CP_before_or_after_evolving\" title=\"11. Is it better to raise CP before or after evolving?\">11. Is it better to raise CP before or after evolving?<\/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\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#12_How_rare_is_a_perfect_Shadow_Pokemon\" title=\"12. How rare is a perfect Shadow Pok\u00e9mon?\">12. How rare is a perfect Shadow Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#13_Is_Shadow_Tyranitar_worth_it\" title=\"13. Is Shadow Tyranitar worth it?\">13. Is Shadow Tyranitar worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#14_Do_Shadow_Pokemon_get_better_stats_when_purified\" title=\"14. Do Shadow Pok\u00e9mon get better stats when purified?\">14. Do Shadow Pok\u00e9mon get better stats when purified?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/#15_Which_Shadow_Pokemon_are_best_to_purify\" title=\"15. Which Shadow Pok\u00e9mon are best to purify?\">15. Which Shadow Pok\u00e9mon are best to purify?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_Purify_a_Low_CP_Pokemon_A_Comprehensive_Guide\"><\/span>Should I Purify a Low CP Pok\u00e9mon? A Comprehensive Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The question of whether to purify a low CP (Combat Power) Pok\u00e9mon is a common one in the world of Pok\u00e9mon GO, and the answer isn&#8217;t always straightforward. <strong>In most cases, the short answer is: no, you generally should NOT purify a low CP Shadow Pok\u00e9mon.<\/strong> This is because, despite their seemingly weak initial state, <strong>Shadow Pok\u00e9mon possess a powerful 20% attack bonus<\/strong> that can significantly outperform their purified counterparts, even those with higher CP. This bonus makes them invaluable in battles, especially raids. While purifying does boost a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s CP and Individual Values (IVs), it also removes this crucial attack bonus.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s delve into the nuances of this decision and explore why keeping Shadow Pok\u00e9mon unpurified is often the superior choice. We\u2019ll also consider the situations where purification <em>might<\/em> be beneficial.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Shadow_Pokemon\"><\/span>Understanding Shadow Pok\u00e9mon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Shadow_Advantage\"><\/span>The Shadow Advantage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Shadow Pok\u00e9mon are essentially \u201cangry\u201d versions of regular Pok\u00e9mon, identifiable by their dark purple aura. The key benefit of these shadowed creatures is the <strong>20% damage increase in their attacks<\/strong>. This powerful buff dramatically boosts their offensive capabilities, making them formidable attackers in raids and against Team GO Rocket.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Downside_of_Being_Shadowed\"><\/span>The Downside of Being Shadowed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s not all sunshine and rainbows for Shadow Pok\u00e9mon. Along with their boosted attack, they experience a <strong>reduction in defense<\/strong>. This means they are glass cannons, capable of dealing tremendous damage but more vulnerable to being defeated. They also have unique movesets, often possessing the exclusive move <strong>&#8220;Frustration&#8221;<\/strong> when caught. This move needs to be replaced before a Shadow Pokemon can reach its full potential.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Purifying_Process\"><\/span>The Purifying Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Purifying a Shadow Pok\u00e9mon reverses this process. It removes the Shadow status and provides several changes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Increased CP<\/strong>: The Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s Combat Power receives a significant boost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improved IVs<\/strong>: Each IV stat (Attack, Defense, and Stamina) increases by two.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Move Change<\/strong>: The Shadow Pok\u00e9mon loses Frustration and learns the exclusive charged attack <strong>&#8220;Return&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced Costs<\/strong>: Purified Pok\u00e9mon require less Stardust and Candy to Power Up, Evolve, or learn new attacks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_You_Should_Usually_Keep_Low_CP_Shadow_Pokemon_Unpurified\"><\/span>Why You Should Usually Keep Low CP Shadow Pok\u00e9mon Unpurified<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The temptation to purify a low CP Shadow Pok\u00e9mon, especially when they look weak, is understandable. However, consider these crucial points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Damage Output Matters Most<\/strong>: The 20% attack bonus of Shadow Pok\u00e9mon is the game-changer. Even a 0-star IV Shadow Pok\u00e9mon can often out-damage a 100% IV regular Pok\u00e9mon. This is especially relevant in raids where time is of the essence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CP Isn&#8217;t Everything<\/strong>: While CP indicates a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s battle potential, it doesn&#8217;t tell the whole story. The damage output increase offered by Shadow status often makes a lower CP Shadow more effective than a higher CP, normal Pokemon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>IVs Are Secondary<\/strong>: Although IVs are an important part of Pokemon performance, the 20% damage bonus for Shadow Pokemon is far more significant. An imperfect Shadow Pokemon is almost always superior to a perfect version of the same pokemon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low CP \u2260 Useless<\/strong>: Even with low CP, a Shadow Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s enhanced attack makes it valuable in combat. The &#8220;low&#8221; CP doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean low effectiveness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resources Matter<\/strong>: It may seem like you should purify for the lower cost of leveling up, however, because shadow Pokemon are more powerful, it usually is not worth it to purify. Resources are better used to power up the pokemon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Purification_Might_Be_Worth_Considering\"><\/span>When Purification Might Be Worth Considering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While keeping Shadow Pok\u00e9mon unpurified is often the optimal strategy, there are a few circumstances where purification may be beneficial:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For PvP Specific Moves<\/strong>: If you need the move <strong>&#8220;Return&#8221;<\/strong> for a specific PvP strategy, then purifying might be a necessity, however this is a very niche need.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High IV Shadow Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong>: If you&#8217;ve caught a Shadow Pok\u00e9mon with high IVs and you desire a &#8220;hundo&#8221; (perfect IV), then purification is a way to obtain it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mega Evolution<\/strong>: If you are wanting to have an exceptional mega evolution for a specific pokemon, and a 100 IV variant is important to you, then purification would be needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lower Purification Costs<\/strong>: If you need to complete the Purifier medal, or are looking for a cheap Pokemon to purify, it may be worth it to purify Pokemon with lower purification costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resource Constraints<\/strong>: If you are extremely low on resources to power up and unlock the 2nd attack of a shadow pokemon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Decision-Making\"><\/span>Strategic Decision-Making<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before making a decision about purifying a Shadow Pok\u00e9mon, especially a low CP one, consider these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Assess its Potential<\/strong>: Determine the Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s type, moves, and how it fits into your overall roster.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weigh the Pros and Cons<\/strong>: Consider whether the 20% attack bonus from being Shadow outweighs the potential benefits of purification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consider the Cost<\/strong>: Evaluate the resources you&#8217;ll need to power up either a Shadow or a purified version.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus on Battles<\/strong>: If you\u2019re aiming for success in raids, gyms, and Team GO Rocket battles, Shadow Pok\u00e9mon are your most important asset.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t Purify on Impulse<\/strong>: Carefully consider your options, especially when dealing with rarer Pok\u00e9mon. It can be very costly to undo the purifying process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the allure of higher CP and better IVs can be strong, <strong>the vast majority of the time you should not purify your low CP Shadow Pokemon.<\/strong> Shadow Pok\u00e9mon possess a unique attack advantage that makes them significantly more valuable than their purified counterparts. Keep them angry, keep them Shadow, and they will serve you well in battles!<\/p>\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_Is_a_0-star_Shadow_Pokemon_good\"><\/span>1. Is a 0-star Shadow Pok\u00e9mon good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, a 0-star Shadow Pok\u00e9mon can still be incredibly valuable due to its 20% attack boost. Even without perfect IVs, it will likely outperform a standard Pok\u00e9mon with 100% IVs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Is_it_better_to_purify_or_evolve_first\"><\/span>2. Is it better to purify or evolve first?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Always purify <em>before<\/em> evolving. Purifying reduces the Candy costs required for evolution. Also, if you already evolved a Shadow Pokemon, you can still purify it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Should_I_purify_a_3-star_Shadow_Pokemon\"><\/span>3. Should I purify a 3-star Shadow Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, generally it\u2019s better to keep a 3-star Shadow Pok\u00e9mon unpurified. The Shadow bonus is so powerful that even a low-IV shadow pokemon is far more powerful than a perfect non-shadow version.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Are_Shadow_Pokemon_better_than_100_IV_Pokemon\"><\/span>4. Are Shadow Pok\u00e9mon better than 100 IV Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, a 0 IV Shadow Pok\u00e9mon deals significantly more damage than a 100% IV regular Pok\u00e9mon. The attack bonus is more valuable than perfect IVs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Should_you_power_up_Pokemon_before_purifying_them\"><\/span>5. Should you power up Pok\u00e9mon before purifying them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is best to purify a Pok\u00e9mon before powering it up to avoid unnecessary Stardust and Candy expenditure.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Are_low_IV_Shadow_Pokemon_worth_keeping\"><\/span>6. Are low IV Shadow Pok\u00e9mon worth keeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, low IV Shadow Pok\u00e9mon are worth keeping and powering up due to their 20% attack boost which far outweighs IV considerations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_should_I_do_with_my_Shadow_Pokemon\"><\/span>7. What should I do with my Shadow Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Focus on using them in battles, especially raids, and leave them unpurified unless you have a specific reason to purify. The Shadow damage bonus is incredibly useful.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Should_I_power_up_before_evolving\"><\/span>8. Should I power up before evolving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are doing it all at once, it does not matter if you evolve before or after powering up, the end result will be the same. However, if doing it over a period of time, evolve first as your max CP increases each level up.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Is_there_any_point_in_keeping_low_CP_Pokemon\"><\/span>9. Is there any point in keeping low CP Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Low CP pokemon are useful for the annoyance they cause at gyms, especially since pokemon in gyms lose CP over time as they are in the gym.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Why_do_people_put_low_CP_Pokemon_in_gyms\"><\/span>10. Why do people put low CP Pok\u00e9mon in gyms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Low CP Pok\u00e9mon can be annoying to battle, requiring multiple battles to knock them out. Also, they lose CP less quickly than high CP variants.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Is_it_better_to_raise_CP_before_or_after_evolving\"><\/span>11. Is it better to raise CP before or after evolving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Evolve to the final stage before investing Stardust into powering up to ensure you are not wasting resources on a Pok\u00e9mon that can quickly become outclassed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_How_rare_is_a_perfect_Shadow_Pokemon\"><\/span>12. How rare is a perfect Shadow Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Perfect Shadow Pok\u00e9mon are exceptionally rare, with odds around 1 in 25,000,000.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Is_Shadow_Tyranitar_worth_it\"><\/span>13. Is Shadow Tyranitar worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, Shadow Tyranitar is an excellent investment due to its powerful attack.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Do_Shadow_Pokemon_get_better_stats_when_purified\"><\/span>14. Do Shadow Pok\u00e9mon get better stats when purified?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, each stat increases by two when a Pok\u00e9mon is purified. This may turn a 2-star pokemon into a 3-star.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Which_Shadow_Pokemon_are_best_to_purify\"><\/span>15. Which Shadow Pok\u00e9mon are best to purify?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re trying to complete the purifier medal, Shadow Pok\u00e9mon like Rattata, Patrat, Zubat, Magikarp, Starly, or Purrloin are good options because they have low Stardust costs for purification.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Should I Purify a Low CP Pok\u00e9mon? A Comprehensive Guide The question of whether to purify a low CP (Combat Power) Pok\u00e9mon is a common one in the world of Pok\u00e9mon GO, and the answer isn&#8217;t always straightforward. In most cases, the short answer is: no, you generally should NOT purify a low CP Shadow &#8230; <a title=\"Should I purify a low CP Pok\u00e9mon?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-purify-a-low-cp-pokemon\/\" aria-label=\"More on Should I purify a low CP Pok\u00e9mon?\">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-8425","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8425","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=8425"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8425\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8425"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8425"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}