Should I purify weak Shadow Pokémon?

You generally should not purify weak Shadow Pokémon for battling, as their 20% attack boost makes them significantly stronger than purified or regular versions, even with lower IVs; however, you might purify specific low-IV ones if you need to complete a research task, get a "hundo" (perfect IV) for collection/specific PvP leagues (like Sableye), or want the Stardust/Candy discounts and "Return" move for non-essential Pokémon, but prioritize keeping strong attackers unpurified.
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Is it better to purify Shadow Ho Oh?

The “don't purify” advice is because shadows will always outperform non-shadows in raids. With that in mind… shadow ho-oh isn't that amazing as a fire type attacker or a flying type attacker. It'll take a ton of stardust and candy to level up, and an elite tm if you want to make it fire type.
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Is it better to purify or evolve first?

For Pokemon Go, it's generally better to Purify first if your goal is saving resources (Stardust/Candy) or getting a 100% IV "hundo" for a Mega Evolution, as purification boosts IVs and level, while Evolving first adds the Shadow form to your Pokedex and keeps it as a powerful Shadow attacker for raids, with the order depending on your specific goal. 
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Can a 2 star Pokémon become a 3 star in Pokemon Go?

No, you cannot directly turn a 2-star Pokémon into a 3-star Pokémon in Pokémon Go, as the stars represent its hidden Individual Values (IVs) for Attack, Defense, and HP, which don't change with evolution or powering up; however, you can get a better-starred Pokémon by trading it (potentially improving stats) or catching new ones, especially from raids or research, to find better IVs. 
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Is there any benefit to keeping a Shadow Pokémon?

But shadow pokemon get a +4 atk bonus per attack. So keeping a pokemon shadow could potentially let it deal more damage per attack. And shadow pokemon get a big cp boost after purifying.
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Why should I not purify Shadow Pokémon?

Shadows are 20% stronger. I never keep purified Pokemon. They deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage so if it's a good gym defender normally purifying might be best, if it's shiny maybe leaving it shadow is best if you want more damage in raids then you might not want to purify that one.
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What is Giovanni's best Pokémon?

To beat Giovanni, use a strong Fighting-type (Lucario, Machamp, Conkeldurr) for his opening Persian and potentially Rhyperior/Kangaskhan, then bring a Water/Ground type (Kyogre, Swampert, Garchomp) for Rhyperior/Nidoking, and finally a Dragon/Ice/Fairy/Dark type (Dragonite, Kyurem, Mega Gardevoir) for Shadow Giratina or Tornadus, remembering to switch into your first Pokémon immediately to stun him and build energy. 
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What is the #1 rarest Pokémon in Pokémon GO?

Armored Mewtwo is one of the rarest Pokémon in the game, because, at the time of writing, the only way to obtain it is via trading. This is because Armored Mewtwo is a special costume variant of the Gen 1 legendary, which was originally available in five-star raids between 10th July to 31st July 2019.
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Is it worth keeping 2 star Pokémon?

Yes, 2-star Pokémon can be worth keeping in Pokémon Go, especially if they have good PvP IVs (low Attack, high Defense/HP), are shiny, rare, or if you're a newer player needing temporary fighters; otherwise, 3-star (or better) Pokémon are generally prioritized for raids/gyms, but check for PvP potential before transferring all 2-stars.
 
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Can I solo a 3 star raid in Pokémon GO?

Yes, you can beat most 3-star raids solo in Pokémon Go, but it heavily depends on the specific raid boss, your Trainer Level, and the strength of your counter Pokémon; easier ones (like Sharpedo, Claydol) are soloable, while tougher ones (like certain Shuckle, Alakazam) might require max-level counters, weather boosts, and precise dodging, with Shadow 3-star raids being significantly harder due to the enrage mechanic needing multiple players.
 
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Should I keep Kyogre Shadow or Purify?

You generally should NOT purify Shadow Kyogre because its shadow form offers a massive damage boost, making it one of the best Water-type attackers, outperforming its purified (and even Primal) versions in raid DPS; however, you might consider it if it's a very low-IV 'junk' Shadow Kyogre and you desperately need a cheap hundo for Primal evolution or Master League, but it's usually best kept as a powerful Shadow trophy. 
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Is it better to raise CP before evolving?

You can do what you will, but a helpful trick is to evolve first to get the Pokemon you want, and upgrade later. Always evolve highest CP first because this will save you stardust in the future. CP is always important until the last evolve stage.
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Should I purify Shadow Lugia?

FYI Shadow Lugia is in no way better than normal/purified Lugia. Its attack is too low to be useful for raids, and the decreased bulk from being shadow makes it worse for master league. If you have a shadow that will purify to a hundo, there is no reason not to do it unless you just like having a high IV shadow Lugia.
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When can I get rid of frustration in Pokemon Go?

You can only get rid of Frustration on Shadow Pokémon during special Team GO Rocket Takeover events, which happen periodically (roughly every few months/season), allowing you to use a Charge TM to replace it with another move without purifying. To find out when the next one is, you need to watch for official Niantic announcements for events like the recent "Into the Wild" event. 
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What happens if you purify a perfect shadow?

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.
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Do shinies have a 100% catch rate?

No, wild shiny Pokémon do not have a 100% catch rate; they can flee like regular Pokémon, but shinies from raids and special events (like Legendary Raid Battles) are guaranteed catches on the first successful hit. The shiny encounter is rare, but once you find one, its catch rate (outside of raids) is similar to a regular Pokémon, depending on the game and situation.
 
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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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Should I evolve based on CP or IV?

CP improves with candies. It's best to evolve a high IV pokemon then power it up more with any candies you have leftover.
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What Pokémon card costs $1,000,000?

The most famous "million dollar" Pokémon card is the Pikachu Illustrator, with Logan Paul owning a PSA 10 graded version that set a Guinness World Record for a private sale at $5.275 million in 2022, with Paul now planning to auction it. This extremely rare card, from a 1998 illustration contest, is considered the holy grail for collectors due to its scarcity (only 39 believed to exist) and connection to Pikachu's creator, Atsuko Nishida.
 
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How rare is Zygarde in Pokémon GO?

Zygarde is extremely rare and difficult to fully power up in Pokémon Go, not because it's hard to find initially (it's a guaranteed Special Research reward), but because evolving it to its 50% and especially its powerful 100% Complete Forme requires collecting a massive amount of Zygarde Cells via the Routes feature, which is time-consuming, inconsistent, and can be unavailable to some players. You're limited to 3 cells per day, and they often don't spawn, making the final form one of the hardest achievements in the game, notes GamePress, Reddit and Facebook groups. 
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Who is the top 5 strongest Pokémon?

The top 5 strongest Pokémon often include Arceus (the creator), Mega Rayquaza, Ultra Necrozma, Eternamax Eternatus, and members of the Creation Trio like Giratina, Dialga, or Palkia, depending on whether you're judging by lore (god-like power) or game stats (highest totals), with Eternamax Eternatus having the highest base stat total but being a special form, making Mega Rayquaza a top contender for competitive strength.
 
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What does Giovanni mean?

Giovanni is the Italian form of the name John, derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, and means "God is gracious" or "God has shown favor". It's a popular, classic name in Italy with strong biblical ties to figures like John the Baptist and John the Apostle, and is often shortened to Gianni or Gio. 
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What Pokémon beats Giovanni's Palkia?

GIOVANNI win combo vs. Persian, Kingdra, and Palkia- start with this lineup. Immediately switch out Tapu Fini for Lucario- Use Lucario until he's dead, and the same with Tapu Fini. you'll crush Persian and Kingdra and by the time you put in Zekrom, you only have to hit Palkia 2-3 times.
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