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Is higher CP good in Pokemon go?

CP explained in Pokemon Go
Generally, a Pokemon with higher CP will perform better in battle than one with a lower stat. There are other factors such as types, moveset, and weather bonuses that alter this paradigm, though. Nonetheless, it is a good way of determining a Pokemon's strength at a base level.
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What is considered a good CP in Pokémon Go?

I would classify anything above 100 CP as a “good” Pokemon and a good candidate for powering up / evolving.
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Is high CP better than high IV?

Yes, a higher IV will define the MAX CP, but it's not the only thing to consider. A higher IV also means better chance of better moves for the evolved pokemon - and those are much more important than a high CP.
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Do higher CP Pokémon do more damage?

For the easy answer, NO. CP has no value in the damage calculation.
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Does CP or IV matter more?

YES. It is 100% more important than CP. That is exactly why if I have a pokemon only halfway through its CP potential but being low on IV and a pokemon at 100CP but has max IV, I'd rather put all my candy on that max IV pokemon.
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The Highest CP Pokemon Ever in Go Battle League in Pokemon GO

Is it better to level up CP before evolving?

It doesn't really matter unless you care about PVP. Cp is determined by base stats of a pokemon, the pokémon's level, and its ivs. Because evolving a pokemon only changes the base stats not the level or ivs, it doesn't matter if you power up a pokemon before evolving or after the cp it gets to won't change.
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Does 3 star matter in Pokémon Go?

If your Pokémon has three stars and a red stamp, it means that it has 100% perfect IVs. If it has three star with an orange stamp, it has around 80-99% perfect IVs. Two stars means 66-80% IVs and one star means 50-65% IVs.
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Should I keep my low CP Pokémon?

Combat Power (CP)

Each one should have the letters CP next them, as well as a number. CP stands for combat power -- the higher the CP, the stronger the Pokémon will be in battle. In general, you want to trade away your low-value Pokémon so you can build up your stronger ones.
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Is HP or CP more important?

In Pokémon GO, CP stands for "Combat Power" and is entirely separate from the Pokémon's Hit Points (HP). While the two usually correlate (meaning a higher CP will yield a higher HP), the CP is important if you want to use the Pokémon in battle. A Pokémon with a higher CP will perform better than one with a lower CP.
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Are stars or CP more important?

Star Rating Badge

The CP runs hand-in-hand with the star rating. If you have a 100% (three star) Pokemon, your CP can be raised to be the most-possible highest CP for that particular Pokemon. That doesn't necessarily mean you'll have the highest weight, or height, or even the best moves.
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Should I purify Shadow Pokemon?

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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What's more important CP or attacks?

CP is more important until a pokemon reaches it's final form. Every time it evolves, its attacks essentially get shuffled and it may have brand new ones.
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What is the highest CP level 50?

What's the highest CP a Pokemon can have in Pokemon Go?
  1. Slaking – 5,010 CP. Pokemon Fandom Slaking is the surprising champion when it comes to CP. ...
  2. Regigigas – 4,913 CP. @PokemonGoApp Regigigas and Slaking are excellent examples as to why there's more to look at than CP… ...
  3. Mewtwo – 4,724 CP. ...
  4. Kyogre and Groudon – 4,652 CP.
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How good is the best Buddy CP boost?

CP Boost Equivalent: When a Best Buddy is used in combat, it gets a CP Boost that is the equivalent of two extra Power-Ups, or a single-level up. For instance, if a Best Buddy Pokemon is at Level 50, its CP Boost will put it at a CP equivalent to a Level 51 Pokemon.
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What is the best Pokémon to max out in Pokémon Go?

The Pokemon Company / Pokemon Fandom Interestingly, Slaking has the highest CP of all currently available Pokemon Go. Sitting at number two of our top three is another Normal-type, Slaking. It has the highest max CP in the game with the potential to reach a whopping 5010 CP.
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What's the rarest Pokémon in Pokémon Go?

At the time of writing, Salandit and Salazzle are two of the rarest Pokémon in the game. If you want to add their entries to your Pokédex, your quest begins by hatching a Salandit from a 12km egg - the only way to currently obtain one.
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What stats are most important in Pokémon Go?

The higher the IV stat, the better the Pokémon's Attack, Defence or HP will be. If a stat has an IV ranking of 15 - the maximum possible stat - then the bar will be coloured red.
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Does CP matter trading?

IVs, HP and CP change when trading, but moves, gender and size of the traded Pokemon stay the same. Be careful: Pokemon Level can also change!
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Does CP matter for Mega?

Mega Evolution is a temporary process that increases a Pokémon's CP, typically lasting for eight hours. The Pokémon's HP does not change. Some Pokémon temporarily change type while Mega Evolved, which is important to consider when planning a Mega Raid Battle lineup.
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How common are 4 star Pokémon?

Perfect IV odds in the wild? There's a one in 4,096 chance, or 0.0244% portability, of finding perfect IVs from a wild catch. There is also a Weather Boosted wild catch though, which gives you a significant odds boost.
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When should I increase CP in Pokemon go?

As you gain XP and become a higher level Trainer, the CP of the Pokémon you capture will generally be higher. However, some types of Pokémon will naturally always have lower CP. You can Power Up your Pokémon to increase their CP and HP.
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Is it better to evolve a 3 star or higher CP?

In general, you want higher CP Pokémon to evolve over lower CP Pokémon, but just because a Pokémon has a high CP doesn't mean it's actually very good.
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Which 3 type in Pokémon is best?

Every Pokemon Type, Ranked From Worst To Best
  • 8 Ghost.
  • 7 Electric.
  • 6 Dragon.
  • 5 Water.
  • 4 Ground.
  • 3 Fairy.
  • 2 Fire.
  • 1 Steel.
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Does purifying Pokémon increase Star level?

Purified Pokemon will have better Appraisal and receive 2 points towards all their IVs. This can potentially bring a 2-star Shadow Pokemon to a 3-star if it's purified. Purified Pokemon will receive a significant boost in Combat Power (CP).
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