Should I purify Shadow Ho-Oh?

If you're just in it for the battling, don't Purify. If you want something unique that looks stunning in your storage and in AR photos while still being a powerhouse, Purify. Personally, I already have a standard Shadow Ho-Oh, so it's no question.
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Is it worth it to purify apex shadow Ho-Oh?

If you have any interest in battling and core Pokemon Go gameplay, however, there is no reason to purify your Apex Ho-oh or Lugia. The 'boosted' attacks are a myth, and you'll kick yourself for enacting an irreversible and ill-advised change to these one-off Legendaries.
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Should I purify my shadow legendary?

Should you purify Shadow Legendaries? Due to the limited amount of opportunities you have to encounter Giovanni and catch his shadow legendary Pokémon, almost any shadow legendary you capture should never be purified. It's better to keep them in their shadow versions, and the same goes for shadow Ho-Oh.
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Should you purify Shadow Pokémon?

Purifying a Shadow Pokémon will improve their appraisal and reduce the amount of Stardust and Candy required for them to Power Up, Evolve, or learn a new attack. When Purified, a Shadow Pokémon will forget Frustration and learn Return, a Charged Attack that's exclusive to Purified Pokémon.
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Should I keep Frustration on Shadow Ho-Oh?

If you're hoping to teach your Shadow Pokémon an exclusive attack that's only offered during Community Day, you'll want to TM away Frustration before you evolve that Pokémon. Otherwise, you risk wasting an Elite Charged TM teaching that evolved Pokémon the special attack.
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How To Catch APEX SHADOW HO-OH + Should You Purify...



Should I purify my Ho-Oh Pokemon go?

So, if you're planning to use Apex Shadow Ho-Oh for PvE battles, then purifying it is the way to go. But if you'd rather utilize it for PvP, then keep it as a shadow Pokémon, and reap the benefits of the increased attack power.
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Is Shadow Pokémon worth keeping?

All legendary shadow Pokemon are worth keeping, but past that things are murky. A shadow Pokemon with low defense and HP IVs can be released without worry as they will end up being squishy to the point where they won't live long enough to deal significant damage.
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Should I purify my 3 star Shadow Pokémon?

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.
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Are purified Pokémon stronger?

After capturing a shadow Pokemon, players have the ability to purify a shadow Pokemon. Purified Pokemon gain a significant boost in CP and IVs and lose the 20% increased damage mechanic. Their charged attack is also changed from Frustration to Return. They also have the added bonus of being easier to raise and evolve.
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When can I get rid of Frustration Pokémon GO 2021?

Starting Tuesday, November 9 at 12:00 am local time, players have been able to start using Charged TMs on their Shadow Pokemon to instantly remove Frustration. When doing this, you will be warned that you can never relearn Frustration after removing it, but that is never a concern whatsoever since it is so useless.
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Should I purify my 2 star 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.
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Are purified Pokémon weaker than normal?

Purified Pokémon cost less candy to evolve and less dust to power up. They also know Return, a normal-type attack. While Return is OK on a normal-type Pokémon, it's not super great on anything else and can be replaced. Purified Pokémon also get IV boosts when powered up.
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What CP will my Mewtwo be if I purify it?

Purification will essentially turn a Shadow Pokémon into its standard form, with the added bonus of that Pokémon being cheaper to power up. It also increases each IV by two points, which would turn, for example, a Shadow Mewtwo with a score of thirteen IV points in attack, defense, and HP into a 100% Mewtwo.
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Which is better Lugia or Ho-Oh?

Lugia is more of a defensive juggernaut. Ho-Oh has more of an attacking prowess when comparing the two. In terms of popularity, both are pretty even, with high profile appearances across games, the anime series, and the movies. In terms of battling, however, Lugia may be the better option.
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Is Ho-Oh worth powering up?

The two moves are effective against defender of the ice type (without the double typing water). BUT Flareon or Entei would have higher DPS (better moves and attack stat) and the bulkiness of Ho-Oh is mitigated by the flying typing which makes it vulnerable to ice moves. So overall, I do not plan to power up Ho-Oh.
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Do you get XP for purifying?

Sadly, however, unlike evolving Pokemon, you don't get any XP for purifying Shadow Pokemon.
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Should I purify my Shadow Pokémon Reddit?

TL:DR; Shadows are better in PvE, regardless of IVs. Purified are more cost effective and will do better in PvP.
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How much CP will my purified Pokemon gain?

Purifying a Shadow Pokémon adds two to each of your IVs (to a maximum of 15) and improves your Pokémon's level to 25. So, adding this information to your Pokémon's current stats will give you its new CP.
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What happens when you purify Shadow Ho Oh?

Purifying Apex Shadow Ho-Oh turns Sacred Fire+ into Sacred Fire++ which does indeed make it a stronger move.
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What is the best Shadow Pokémon?

For years, Shadow Mewtwo has stood as the strongest Shadow Pokémon in the game and the reigning strongest Pokémon in general. If you were lucky to catch Shadow Mewtwo, it's best to not Purify it. Instead, look to use as many Mewtwo Candies and Rare Candies on it to truly maximize its potential.
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Is it better to power up before evolving?

Evolve first, power up second. It's tempting to power up first, because instant gratification is instant, but it'll cost you less Stardust in the long run to evolve and the strategically power up only your best or favorite Pokémon.
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Is shadow or purified better?

A Shadow Pokemon is more powerful than its Purified counterpart in Pokemon Raids and PvP. Purify a Pokemon and said Pokemon will get +2 IVs (Attack, Defense, HP,) for said Pokemon's stats. That delivers an approximately 1 to 2% more powerful Pokemon overall.
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Which Pokemon should not be purified?

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.
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