Should I evolve based on CP or IV?

You should evolve based on IVs (Individual Values) for the best long-term strength, especially for raids and PvP, because IVs determine a Pokémon's potential maximum stats and can't be changed; however, high CP Pokémon are better for immediate, short-term needs if you don't want to spend stardust, but they won't reach the same peak power as high-IV Pokémon after powering up, as seen on forums and guides https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/180967-pokemon-go/79282796, https://r/TheSilphRoad/comments/4u6b1t/should_i_evolve_pokemon_go_based_on_cp_or_iv/,. For raiding, prioritizing high CP can be useful if you need a strong Pokémon now, but for competitive play (PvP), perfect IVs (especially low Attack for some leagues) and movesets are key.
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Does CP matter when evolving?

CP loses importance at the last stage and attacks and abilities become key factors. Pretty much if you want to work to get more T1 that have higher CP it will save you stardust, otherwise just level up you T2/T3 evolutions with stardust and they will be the same when the T1 gets evolved.
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What are the odds of getting 98% or better from a raid?

That means a 100% Pokemon occurs once every 216 raids, a 98% or better appears about once every 54 raids, a 96% appears about once every 22 raids, a 93% appears about once every 11 raids and a 91% appears once every 6 raids.
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Does CP correlate to IV?

Two Pokémon of the same species at the same level will have differing CPs based on their IVs. The higher IVs will have higher CP.
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Should you evolve low IV Pokémon?

In the long run, when you capture a level 25-35 Pokemon with low IVs, don't immediately evolve it. Wait for a better one to appear, and with the help of the Discord, that can be really easy!
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Advanced GUIDE to Pokémon GO

How rare is a 100% IV Pokémon Go?

A 100% IV Pokémon, or "hundo," is quite rare, with odds of 1 in 4,096 in the wild, but much better chances from raids, eggs, or research encounters, which have a 1 in 216 probability due to higher IV floors (10-15 instead of 0-15). Trades offer good odds too, especially with Best Friends (around 1 in 1,331).
 
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Why do people put low CP Pokémon in gyms?

Low CP Pokémon lose motivation slower as they have less to lose, this is the case if they're just defending the gym or if someone is battling them in the gym. Whereas high CP lose motivation significantly faster as they have more to lose both defending the gym, and being battled by another trainer.
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At what level should I evolve my Pokémon?

Evolve pokemon whenever you want. In this game it doesn't matter what order you choose to power up or evolve a pokemon. They end up exactly the same, and their total cost is the same, as long as you end up doing both. Height and weight have no effect on combat.
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How to tell if a Pokémon is a Hundo before catching?

You generally can't know for sure if a wild Pokémon is a hundo (100% IV) before catching it, as IVs are hidden until capture; however, you can identify potential hundos from Raids, Research Tasks, or Purified Shadows by their fixed levels and specific CP ranges, or from Trades with specific IV floors, allowing you to check their max potential CP against known hundo CP values for that level/situation before committing. 
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Is a Hundo rarer than a Shiny?

A Shundo Pokemon (Shiny + 100% IV) is one of the rarest Pokemon you can ever catch. Normally, the shiny rate in Pokemon GO is around 1 in 500, and the Hundo rate is 1 in 4,096.
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Can I trick Pokemon GO into thinking I'm walking?

Yes, you can trick Pokémon Go into thinking you're walking using methods like GPS spoofing apps (iAnyGo, AnyTo) with virtual joysticks or by shaking your phone in a sock, which plays on GPS/Adventure Sync inaccuracies, but these can violate terms of service; official methods focus on using Adventure Sync for real steps, while non-walking tricks use location manipulation or device shaking for buddy candy and egg hatching. 
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What's the max CP in Pokemon GO?

The max CP in Pokémon Go depends on the form, with Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre reaching the absolute highest at 6,672 CP, while regular Pokémon like Slaking max out around 5,010 CP, but Mega Pokémon like Mega Rayquaza also hit over 6,000 CP; remember CP is tied to your trainer level and a Pokémon's base stats, with max level 50.
 
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Is there a 5000 CP Pokémon Go?

At level 39 you can power stuff up to level 49. There are certainly Pokemon that would cross 4000 at that point. There are very few that can cross 5000. Other than the megas (which are temporary) only Slaking (barely!) and the Kyurem fusions can get above 5000 currently.
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Should I power up before I evolve?

For most Pokémon Go situations, evolve first, then power up, primarily because you get a big CP boost for free (just candy, no Stardust) and can see the evolved Pokémon's moveset before deciding to invest precious Stardust, especially for PvP where you might avoid certain CP caps. However, if you're adding a second Charged Move to a baby Pokémon (like Riolu, Pichu), it's cheaper to unlock it before evolving.
 
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Are 1500 CP Pokemon allowed in the Great League?

Retro Cup: Great League Edition

Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Dark-, Steel-, and Fairy-type Pokémon are not eligible.
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Do stage 3 Pokemon exist?

Roselia, for example, became a three-stage Pokémon with the introduction of Budew and Roserade in Generation IV. Zubat and Pikachu also evolved into three-stage lines.
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What is the longest evolution chain in Pokemon?

The longest standard Pokémon evolution chain is three stages (e.g., Charmander -> Charmeleon -> Charizard). However, Eevee has the most potential evolutions, with eight different final forms (Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Sylveon), making its evolutionary family the most extensive, though still capped at three stages in any single line.
 
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Can a level 100 Pokemon still evolve?

Yes, you can evolve a level 100 Pokémon in games from Generation 8 (Sword & Shield) onwards by using a Rare Candy, even if its evolution normally requires leveling up; the candy triggers the evolution without increasing its level, making it possible for Pokémon like Magikarp to become Gyarados or Rellor to evolve after meeting its walking condition. 
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What CP is a perfect Charizard?

Gigantamax Charizard
  • Raids. Lv. 1574 - 1651 CP.
  • Raids (WB) Lv. 1968 - 2064 CP.
  • Max CP. Lv. 3266 CP.
  • Eggs. Lv. 1574 - 1651 CP.
  • Research. Lv. 1181 - 1238 CP.
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Is a cubone just a Charmander?

No, Cubone is not officially a Charmander, but a popular fan theory suggests Cubone is a Charmander that lost its mother, causing its tail flame to never ignite and leading it to wear its mother's skull (a Charizard skull) for protection, explaining its Ground-typing and sadness. This theory points to Cubone's ability to learn fire moves and the skull's resemblance to a Charizard's as supporting evidence, though it remains a fan idea, not canon fact.
 
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How much is a 1999 Charmander card worth?

A 1999 Charmander Pokémon card's value varies widely, from under $1 for played Unlimited versions to hundreds or even thousands for rare, graded 1st Edition or Shadowless cards in top condition (like a PSA 10 1st Edition selling for $1,875+), depending heavily on its set (Base Set, Topps, etc.), edition (1st Edition vs. Unlimited), and condition/grade, with PSA 9s fetching around $200+ and ungraded ones starting around $30-$70 for Base Set.
 
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What is the #1 weakest Pokémon?

FAQs. What is the weakest rare Pokémon? The weakest rare Pokémon is Cosmog. It's a psychic-type Legendary Pokémon with the same base stat total as Magikarp.
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Why do people want 0 IV Pokémon?

What Pokémon do I want to catch at 0 Attack IVs? In general, having 0 Attack IVs on a Special Attacking Pokémon is a luxury, not a necessity-- it matters in very few scenarios. Those scenarios are 1) if your opponent has the move Foul Play, or 2) if your Pokémon might get confused and hit itself in confusion.
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Why is Gen Z so obsessed with gym?

While both groups care deeply about physical and mental health, it's not just about getting active, it's about using fitness as a social tool. Research shows that 75% of Gen Z gym-goers prefer group classes, functional training, and social workout experiences.
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