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Is Mega or Shadow better?

Shadow Pokemon are among the strongest Pokemon in Pokemon GO (aside from Mega Pokemon) and are quite valuable for battles, especially Raids.
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Are Shadow Pokémon worth keeping?

If you're attempting to complete research, attain a goal, or some other third oddity in the game, by all means, Purify all your Pokemon. But if you're seeking the most rare Pokemon in Pokemon GO, or you like Pokemon that WIN in Raids, keep your Shadows!
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Can shadows become mega?

Shadow Pokémon cannot undergo a Mega Evolution. Clone Pokémon cannot undergo a Mega Evolution. Mega Evolutions will be listed in your Pokédex under the 'Mega Pokédex'. So that's another thing to collect!
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Why Shadow Pokémon are better?

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. In PvE, this results in Shadow Pokémon being much stronger than their normal versions, since the huge increase in damage outweighs the lower bulk.
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Should I purify Shadow Pokémon to Mega Evolve?

Unfortunately, being able to mega evolve doesn't make purified Pokemon any better, it's just more convenient. Really, the only good thing about purified Pokemon is the +2 IVs to a Pokemon's stats.
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0% SHADOW VS 100% NON-SHADOW POKEMON, WHICH IS STRONGER? - Pokemon GO

When should I Mega Evolve?

Mega Evolved Pokémon are extremely useful in Raid Battles, especially against powerful Legendary Pokémon that can be difficult to defeat otherwise. Fortunately, you can also Mega Evolve your Pokémon while waiting in the Raid Lobby, which is an extremely useful way to make some last-minute preparations.
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Should I purify a 1 star Shadow Pokémon?

While the obvious thing to do when catching a Shadow Pokemon is to purify it, purification is not required and players can choose to keep their Shadow Pokemon.
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What is the strongest Shadow Pokémon?

1 Shadow Mewtwo

Undoubtedly, Shadow Mewtwo is the single best Shadow Pokemon to use in Raids as it has the strongest Attack stat (300), and that's after Niantic nerfed it. But, more than that, Shadow Mewtwo can learn almost any move of any type-specific move, from Thunderbolt to Hyper Beam.
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What are the pros and cons of Shadow Pokémon?

We can all agree, Shadow Pokémon look amazing. Some look better than others, but overall most love the eerie powerful look these Pokémon have. Except, they aren't more powerful than a non-Shadow form.
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Cons:
  • Costly to power up evolve.
  • Costly to evolve.
  • Costly to teach a new move.
  • Not any stronger than a regular Pokémon.
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Is it worth it to purify Shadow Pokémon?

Yes, you shouldn't purify your Shadow Pokemon. Even though purifying Shadow Pokemon buffs stats, they aren't as good as their Shadow counterparts. Shadow Pokemon, although they have weaker defense, have very high attack. This makes them a strong opponent in PVP, being able to destroy their opponent quickly and easily.
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How rare is a perfect shadow?

Shadow Pokemon are clearly an excellent opportunity to get high IV options, and if you're really lucky the coveted perfect IVs. A quick calculation shows there is a one in 125 chance of, essentially, nabbing yourself a 100% IV when catching a Shadow species.
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What is the best mega Pokemon GO?

Undoubtedly, Mega Gengar is the top gun of all Mega evolutions in Pokemon GO and must be in any player's Raid team. And while it doesn't have the highest CP, Mega Gengar has the best Attack stat in the entire game, 349.
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How powerful is Mega Evolution?

When a Pokémon Mega Evolves in battle, it will provide a boost to itself and any other Pokémon in Raids that match its type and a 10% boost to all other Pokémon in the raid.
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Are shiny Pokemon better?

It's easy to think that a super rare variant of a Pokémon would be much stronger than its normal counterparts, but the reality is, unless you're playing in Pokémon Gold, Silver, or Crystal, the answer is a definite no, Shiny Pokémon are not any stronger or weaker than normal Pokémon! Period. It's purely cosmetic.
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What is the shiny rate for Shadow Pokémon?

On average, there's a 1 in 500 chance, or . 2%, for a wild Pokémon in Pokémon GO to be Shiny, although the rates change depending on various circumstances. The rate appears to be eight times higher - a 1 in 62.5 chance, or 1.6% - for very rare wild spawns, certain Shadow Pokémon, and certain raid Pokémon.
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Are Lucky Pokémon stronger?

One of the many benefits to trading Pokémon with friends is that you have a chance at receiving a Lucky Pokémon. Lucky Pokémon are more likely to be strong opponents in battle, require less Stardust to power up, and appear with a shimmery effect in the Pokédex and on the Pokémon's Summary page.
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Should I purify a 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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Should I power up Pokémon before evolving?

Trainers may wonder if they should power up a Pokemon before evolving it or vice versa. When deciding this, it is usually more economical to evolve first, then power up the desired Pokemon in Pokemon GO.
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Is it better to evolve Shadow Pokémon?

If you evolve a Shadow (Unpurified) Pokemon it will still evolve and keep the Shadow aura around it. Purifying a Shadow Pokémon is a better idea than keeping it the way it is. Purifying gives the Pokémon a significant increase in Combat Power and it will cost less candies to evolve.
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Is Shadow Charizard any good?

While a relatively high ATK stat offers good offensive capabilities, a lack of bulk combined with a risky typing and a double weakness makes Charizard difficult to use.
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What is the legendary Shadow Pokémon?

Here are the Shadow Legendary Pokémon Giovanni has had in his team: Giovanni Shadow Legendary Pokémon so far: Shadow Articuno – November 2019 and March 2021. Shadow Zapdos – December 2019, April and June 2021.
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How much do Shadow Pokémon improve when purified?

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.
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Where can you catch a ditto?

Ditto are found in West Province (Area Two) and West Province (Area Three), though you won't find one just by looking out for a pink blob in the field. They disguise themselves as other Pokémon! Instead, there are two ways to ensure you catch a Ditto. One is that you can engage a wild Pokémon in a battle.
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Is Mega Evolving worth it?

Mega Evolution makes your Pokémon stronger, yes, but there's also a few other perks you get when you have and use a Mega Evolved Pokémon. One perk includes bonus candy for that type of Pokémon. You'll also have a higher chance to get XL Candy for Pokémon of the same type, if you're at least level 40.
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