Can you transfer Shadow Pokemon to home?

Pokémon you can't send to Pokémon HOME Some Pokémon cannot be sent to Pokémon HOME, and thus cannot be selected on the GO Transporter screen. Such Pokémon include Spinda, favorited Pokémon, Buddy Pokémon, Pokémon defending Gyms, costumed Pokémon, Shadow Pokémon, and Mega-Evolved Pokémon.
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Can you transfer Shadow Pokémon to home?

Unfortunately, in Pokemon GO, Trainers cannot trade Shadow Pokemon. Since July 2019, Niantic's trading rules have banned the exchange of Shadow-type creatures in any trade. Additionally, transfers to Pokemon HOME for Shadow Pokemon are also not permitted.
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Can you transfer Shadow Pokemon to lets go?

All Kanto-region Pokémon, their Alolan forms and Meltan and Melmetal can be transferred from Pokémon GO into Let's Go. The exceptions are Mew, Event Pokémon, shadow and purified Pokémon. Transferring Pokémon from Pokémon GO into Let's Go will unlock the Mystery Box in Pokémon GO.
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Can you give a shadow Pokemon a new move?

Yes, but only if you've already used a Charged TM to unlearn Frustration during special events like Rocket Takeovers. Keep an eye on our official blog to learn about upcoming events. You can also purify Shadow Pokémon before evolving for them to learn the exclusive move.
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Can you exchange Shadow Pokemon?

The look and nature of Shadow attracts plenty of players so they wish to trade it. But, it's not possible in reality. They aren't similar to the regular Pokemon which you can keep in your collection and trade whenever you like.
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Should I trade Shadow Pokémon?

Shadow Pokemon works as angry Pokemon and will deal damage more faster then Normal or Purified Pokemon. The attack power of a Shadow Pokemon is boosted by 1.2x or 20%, making its fast attack hit significantly harder. So it's better to keep them unpurified. Better to keep in mind you can't trade shadow Pokemon yet.
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Why can't i trade my Shadow Pokémon?

Summary. A traded Pokémon cannot be traded again, preventing unfair advantages. Legendary, Shiny, and Purified Pokémon are examples of Special Trades, which are limited to once per day. Certain Pokémon cannot be traded at all, however, due to restrictions like defending gym Pokémon, Shadow Pokémon, and Mythical Pokémon ...
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Should I purify my 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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What Shadow Pokémon are worth keeping?

As a general rule, the stronger the Pokémon, the stronger its Shadow counterpart, so powerful attackers make for the best raid lineups. These include legendaries such as Mewtwo, Raikou, and Moltres, as well as pseudo-legendaries like Metagross, Salamence, and Dragonite.
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What is the best Shadow Pokémon to remove Frustration?

Which Shadow Pokémon should forget Frustration? In general, Legendaries should be highest on the priority list. Shadow Mewtwo, Shadow Ho-Oh, and Shadow Lugia are all excellent options to have up your sleeve.
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What Pokémon can be transferred to home?

Transferrable Pokemon List
  • Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur.
  • Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise.
  • Mewtwo.
  • Mew.
  • Celebi.
  • Jirachi.
  • Cobalion.
  • Virizion.
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When should I purify my Shadow Pokémon?

You can purify a Shadow Pokémon at any point, though it's best to do so before you power it up and accidentally burn through your hard-earned Candy and Stardust. It will cost you both Candy and Stardust to purify your Pokémon, and the amount is different depending on the Pokémon.
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Can you get a lucky Shadow Pokémon?

The background of Shadow Pokémon completely override that of Lucky Pokémon on the same Pokémon. However, Shadow Lucky Pokémon can no longer be obtained as Shadow Pokémon were made untradeable.
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Why some Pokémon Cannot be transferred?

You're unable to transfer multiple Shiny Pokémon, Lucky Pokémon, or Buddy Pokémon with whom you've reached Good Buddy status or above at a time. Additionally, certain Legendary and some Mythical Pokémon (e.g. Mew, Celebi) are not able to be selected for transfer.
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What Shadow Pokemon can be shiny?

Shiny shadow legendaries:
  • Articuno.
  • Zapdos.
  • Moltres.
  • Mewtwo.
  • Lugia.
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Can Shadow Legendaries be shiny?

As rare as legendary monsters are in Pokemon GO, legendary Shiny variants are even scarce. Only after defeating the Shadow Moltres raid can players encounter a Shadow Shiny Moltres. But trainers should note that a Shiny encounter is not guaranteed even after taking down the Shadow raid boss.
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Is it worth keeping 0 star Shadow Pokemon?

Shadow Pokemon that are Purified will sometimes have their Appraisal increased. It will also lose the Shadow Bonus effect. So, if a Shadow Pokemon is 0-stars but has decent Attacks and CP, it's better to leave it unpurified for future battles.
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Are Shadow Pokemon better than 100 IV?

Remember a 0 IV shadow Pokemon has more damage per second than a 100% IV regular Pokemon! Here are some of the times when to purify a shadow Pokemon! Sometimes for pvp, if you need the move return, if you have a high IV shadow and want a strong mega, or if you like to collect hundos!
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Is purified or shadow better?

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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What happens if you purify a 4 * Shadow Pokemon?

It goes from a shadow pokemon to a purified pokemon, it becomes 20% weaker in terms of damage, 20% stronger in terms of defense (shadow bonus) and remains a hundo.
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Should Shadow Pokemon evolve or purify first?

Shadow Pokémon cannot learn event Charged exclusive moves. They will keep Frustration after evolving. Trainers must purify first in order to learn exclusive moves, which replace Return.
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Can you transfer purified Pokemon?

Purified Pokemon can not be transferred to either Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu or Pokemon Let's Go Eevee. Purifying a fainted Shadow Pokemon will restore it to full health.
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What's the best Lucky Pokémon?

Of course, any Pokemon can be lucky, but there are a certain few that are more sought-after than the rest.
  1. 1 Mewtwo.
  2. 2 Metagross. ...
  3. 3 Rayquaza. ...
  4. 4 Togekiss. ...
  5. 5 Giratina (Altered & Origin Forme) ...
  6. 6 Garchomp. ...
  7. 7 Kyogre. ...
  8. 8 Lucario. ...
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Can purified Pokemon be lucky?

Lucky Pokémon can also be Shiny and Purified.
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