Do stats matter for Shadow Pokemon?
Shadow Pokémon have a 20% boost to their Attack stats in both PvP and PvE (Raids and Gym battles) at the cost of a 20% decrease to their Defense stats.
Why are Shadow Pokemon low in CP?
Shadow pokemon start at a low level and require powering up to higher levels. Purified pokemon start at level 25 instantly. Shadow pokemon require x3 as much resources to power up or teach a 2nd charge move. Purified pokemon get slight discounts for powering up, evolving, or teaching a 2nd move.
Does IV matter on Shadow Pokemon?
IVs add points to the base stats. Shadow Boost increases the base stats by 20%, which is a lot more than IVs add. This is why a 0% Shadow Mewtwo will outclass a 100% non-Shadow Mewtwo. Mewtwo’s base Attack stats are high, and rather than adding to it with high IVs, Shadow Boost multiplies it.
Can you get a 100% IV Shadow Pokemon?
Purified Pokémon also get IV boosts when powered up. Each stat goes up by two when purified, meaning if you catch a Shadow Pokémon with at least 13 Attack, Defense, and Stamina will turn into an 100% IV Pokémon.
Should I purify Shadow Mewtwo?
Players should not purify Shadow Mewtwo. Though it’s likely tempting to instantly get a high-CP Mewtwo without much effort, Shadow Mewtwo’s damage output is significantly higher than a regular Mewtwo because of how the Shadow Pokemon mechanics work in the game.
Should I purify 3 Star Shadow Pokemon?
When is purifying a Shadow Pokemon worth it? Many players often reiterate the line that purifying a Pokemon isn’t worth it in almost any situation, but there are certainly situations where a purified Pokemon is more useful, even if it loses the 20% damage buff that comes with being a Shadow Pokemon.
Should I keep all Shadow Pokémon?
6 Is There Any Benefit To Keeping Shadow Pokémon? Trainers who choose to keep their Pokémon as Shadow Pokémon will reap the benefits of increased attack stats, but at the cost of decreased defensive stats. For some trainers, these stronger attacks are well worth the tradeoff.
Should I evolve 4 star Pokémon?
You can check out our tips for evolving Pokémon in Pokémon Go for more detail, but generally it’s advisable to evolve your high-IV Pokémon before you start spending Stardust to Power Up and increase its Level. That’s because each time a Pokémon evolves, although its IVs stay the same, its moveset is randomised.
Can u trade Shadow Mewtwo?
Trainers, while Purified Pokémon can be Traded, Shadow Pokémon cannot. This is to maintain game balance.
Should I purify Shadow zapdos?
If you do capture a shadow Zapdos, we do not recommend purifying it into a standard one. You’re better off using the shadow version and waiting for a Team GO Rocket event to happen where players have the opportunity to clear a Pokémon of its frustration charged move.
Does IV or CP matter more?
As explained by RustyMembers the IV is by far more important than the CP of a Pokemon. But actually equally or sometimes even more important is the Moveset of a Pokemon. A Pokemon with the best moveset dps wise but with lower IV will perform better than a similar one with a different moveset but higher IV %.