Should I Purify My 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.

Are purified Pokemon better than normal?

Purified Pokémon cost less candy to evolve and less dust to power up. ... 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.

Is it worth purifying Shadow Pokemon?

Shadow Pokémon have the charge move Frustration, while the Candy and Stardust cost to power it up are tripled. So - how do you solve a a problem like a Shadow Pokémon? The answer - purify them, and having a Purified Pokémon offers a number of benefits that make the process worthwhile.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.