Should I keep Pokémon with higher CP?

Don't waste your dust on Pokemon that are not useful in the Meta. You can evolve it for the dex, or wait until you get one with higher IVs. CP you can change by powering up the Pokemon, IVs cannot be changed, so higher IVs always have priority over high CP. The most ideal situation would be both, of course.
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Is it worth keeping low CP Pokemon?

It pays to keep and evolve only the best Pokémon you find. 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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Should I keep 0 star Pokemon?

Because it will take most players a long time before they can max out Pokemon Storage, it's best to just release the 0-stars and keep the 1/2/3/4-stars. Storage Expansions can be bought for 200 Coins at the Shop.
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Should I max out a Pokemon's CP before evolving it?

A Pokémon's CP potential and IVs are not affected by evolution: IVs (Attack, Defense, Stamina values hidden in the game) and CP potential (the max CP that can be reached when fully powered up) remains the same regardless of whether you Power Up before or after evolving.
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Is it better to evolve a Pokemon with more stars or higher CP?

It's recommended to only evolve a Pokemon that has high CP, or a 3/4-star Appraisal.
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SHOULD I POWER UP OR EVOLVE MY POKÉMON FIRST? (Pokémon GO)

Should you keep 3 star Pokemon?

Because it will take most players a long time before they can max out Pokemon Storage, it's best to just release the 0-stars and keep the 1/2/3/4-stars. Storage Expansions can be bought for 200 Coins at the Shop. This will add 50 Slots to the Storage if purchased. Players can have up to 6250 Pokemon at max storage.
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Do higher CP Pokemon do more damage?

A Pokemon's CP functions like a Pokemon's Level in the mainline games, meaning it can have high CP while having poor IVs, or have low CP and high IVs. The CP gives players an idea of the amount of damage they will inflict on an opponent.
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Is it smarter to power up Pokémon before Evolving?

Quick Answer: Not Really

In the grand scheme of Pokémon GO adventures, powering up your Pokemon before evolving isn't necessary. Why, you ask? The reason is simple: evolution gives your Pokemon a significant CP increase, changing the game entirely.
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Should I power up before purifying 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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Should I purify Shadow Pokemon?

Shadow Pokemon cost 20% more Candy and Stardust to Power Up, Evolve or to learn a new Charged Move. 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.
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Should I keep 1 of every Pokemon?

Once you've got enough strong Pokemon that that's less of a concern, overall, I'd say keep two of each. Keep a spare in case you screw one up or it evolves into something you don't like. Also, if there's 150ish Pokemon and 250 slots in your bag, that's pretty close to making the math work.
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Is a 0% Pokemon rare?

Catching a 0 IV Pokemon in Pokemon GO is like finding a needle in a haystack. It's pretty rare! Each stat of a Pokemon (Attack, Defense, HP) has an IV ranging from 0 to 15.
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Is it worth keeping low IV Pokemon?

IV's are never a bad thing to have, but the moveset of your Pokemon is way more important. Yeah. You're better off saving all the dust you get from now until Level 30. IVs don't really matter where you are right now, but if you get a high IV one, save it for later and you can level it up high.
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Why do people put low CP Pokemon in gym?

There are a few reasons we do it. They're annoying to battle, because chances are, you'll have to battle them 3 times to get them out of the gym. Related to the above, once a Pokémon gets to level 30-something or above, when it's in a gym, it loses CP on its own, massively.
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Is it better to evolve higher CP or IV?

Choosing to evolve a Pokemon with high CP but not great IV's, rather than a high IV Pokemon with lower CP can sometimes save you a ton of stardust.
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Is higher IV better?

Low IV environments equate to lower priced options due to a lack of extrinsic value; and high IV environments equate to higher priced options due to the abundance of extrinsic value. IV and extrinsic value in options prices always share a positive relationship.
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Should I purify my perfect Pokemon?

Purifying a Pokémon does not affect its individual values; it only changes its appearance, adds the "Purified" tag to its name, and reduces its level to level 25 (or level 30 if the Pokémon is weather-boosted) while also reducing the Stardust and Candy required for further power-ups.
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Is it better to purify Pokemon or no?

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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Should I keep a shadow Pokemon?

The upsides to keeping a Shadow Pokemon in Pokemon GO are: The attack power of a Shadow Pokemon is boosted by 1.2x or 20%, making its fast attack hit significantly harder. This can be great for raiding situations or for whittling down opposing Pokemon quickly in PvP in some situations.
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Is it easier to level up Unevolved Pokémon?

In PRO, unevolved Pokemon require less EXP to level up. Raising unevolved Pokemon is thus much faster than raising evolved Pokemon, since the EXP curve is more steep as well. The caveat is that if you accidentally forget to evolve your Pokemon, they will not be able to evolve.
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What is the best Pokémon to upgrade in Pokémon GO?

Mewtwo is an absolute powerhouse in the world of Pokemon Go and definitely worth considering when it comes to powering up your team. Not only is Mewtwo an impressive Pokemon to look at, but it also boasts the highest damage output in the entire game, making it a real force to be reckoned with.
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What does XL Candy do?

XL Candy is a resource which allows you to level your Pokémon even further than before in Pokémon Go. Introduced alongside the level cap increase alongside the Go Beyond update and the Season of Celebration, it allows players to increase the CP of a Pokémon past the original Level 40 cap, all the way to Level 50.
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Is IV or CP more important?

High CP Pokémon should be used during battling. However, IV scores are the most important factor if you're playing the long game, a desire that ideal Pokémon, and are prepared to pay Stardust to level it up.
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Is IV important in Pokemon?

Not only do IVs determine the HP, Special Attack, Attack, Special Defense, Defense, and Speed of a Pokemon, but they also can be hereditary in the realm of Pokemon breeding.
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Does CP matter in Pokemon?

Short Answer: Yes, CP Matters!

A higher CP means your Pokemon can hit harder and survive longer in battles.
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