Purified Pokémon are the comeback stories of Pokémon GO. They’ve been rescued from Team GO Rocket’s evil grasp, given a good dose of TLC, and are now ready to fight by your side with a sparkly new glow. Think of them as the redemption arc in your Pokémon story!

Why Purify a Pokémon?

Purifying a Shadow Pokémon comes with some solid perks:

• Stat Boost: Purified Pokémon get a bump in their IVs (+2 to each stat), making them stronger.
• Cheaper Power-Ups: Stardust and Candy costs are reduced for powering up, evolving, or teaching new moves. Who doesn’t love saving resources?
• Exclusive Move: The charged attack Return is added, though you can replace it if you want something more battle-ready.
• Feel-Good Factor: You saved them from the dark side!

How Do You Purify a Pokémon?

After catching a Shadow Pokémon, you’ll see a “Purify” button. Tap it, pay a small amount of Stardust and Candy, and voilà, your Pokémon is back to its adorable, non-angry self.

Should You Always Purify?

Not necessarily! While purification has its benefits, keeping certain Pokémon in their Shadow form can make them stronger for battles due to the Shadow damage bonus. So, before you purify, think about your strategy. Some Pokémon are better fighters in their shadowy form, while others might benefit more from purification.

Pro Tip: Purified Pokémon are also great for filling up your Pokédex with unique entries or completing research tasks that require purified catches.

Ready to give your Shadow Pokémon a fresh start? Purify them and let them shine on your team—they’ve earned it!

Shadow Pokémon are like the bad boys (and girls) of the Pokémon world, they’ve been corrupted by Team GO Rocket, giving them a super cool, angry red glow and glowing purple eyes. They’re edgy, mysterious, and, let’s be honest, they look pretty awesome.

Why Would You Want a Shadow Pokémon?

Shadow Pokémon aren’t just for show—they come with a power boost! Their attacks hit harder thanks to a built-in bonus to their damage output. Sure, they lose a bit of defense, but hey, sometimes the best defense is a good offense, right?

How Do You Get Shadow Pokémon?

You’ll need to take on Team GO Rocket to rescue these Pokémon. Battle a Rocket Grunt, defeat their shadowy team, and you’ll get a chance to catch one of their Shadow Pokémon. If you’re feeling brave, take on a Team GO Rocket Leader or even Giovanni for rarer Shadow Pokémon.

Purify or Keep Them Shadow?

After catching a Shadow Pokémon, you can purify it to make it "good" again. This lowers the Stardust and Candy cost to power it up, gives it a boost to its stats, and removes that spooky Shadow vibe. BUT, many trainers love keeping them shadowy for that sweet damage bonus and intimidating look.

Pro Tip: Some Shadow Pokémon are absolute beasts in battles and raids, so keep an eye out for strong contenders like Shadow Mewtwo or Shadow Machamp.

Ready to add some drama to your collection? Start hunting down Team GO Rocket and snag yourself some Shadow Pokémon, they’ll make your team look cooler and hit harder!

Lucky Pokémon are like the VIPs of your Pokémon collection, they’re rare, sparkly, and come with some awesome perks! When you have a Lucky Pokémon, it costs much less Stardust to power them up, making them perfect for building a strong battle team without breaking the bank. Plus, they have this cool shimmering background in your storage that screams, "Hey, I'm special!".

How Do You Get Lucky Pokémon?

The magic happens through trading. Every time you trade a Pokémon with a friend, there’s a chance it will turn into a Lucky Pokémon. The longer the Pokémon has been sitting in your storage (think years, not days), the higher the chance it will become Lucky during the trade.

There’s also a guaranteed way: If you and your friend are Lucky Friends (a special status in the game), your next trade will automatically result in both Pokémon becoming Lucky. It's like a win-win sparkle fest!

Why There Is Fewer Lucky Pokémon Than Regular Pokémon?

As you learned above, Lucky Pokémon are obtained through trades and there are some Pokémon that, at least to the day I'm writing this, are not allowed to be traded, like Mythical or Shadow Pokémon. So that is why there are fewer Lucky Pokémon on the Pokédex that Regular Pokémon, we remove the ones that are not allowed to be traded, therefore are not able to be lucky.

Why Should You Care About Lucky Pokémon?

Well, they’re not just about saving Stardust. Lucky Pokémon also tend to have high IVs (stats), making them ideal for battles, raids, or just showing off to your friends. Whether you’re a casual collector or a hardcore battler, having a Lucky Pokémon feels like hitting the jackpot.

So, start trading and watch the magic happen. Who knows, your next Lucky Pokémon might just become your new MVP!