What happens if you evolve a non-purified Pokémon?

If you evolve a non-purified (Shadow) Pokémon in Pokémon GO, it keeps its Shadow aura, retains the powerful 20% attack bonus (with a 20% defense penalty), and can learn exclusive moves if evolved during specific events; however, it will still have Frustration as a Charged Move (requiring a TM during events to change) and is generally more expensive to power up, while a purified form loses the Shadow boost but gains IV boosts and cheaper upgrades.
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What happens if you evolve an unpurified Pokémon?

If you evolve a Shadow (Unpurified) Pokemon it will still evolve and keep the Shadow aura around it. Purifying a Shadow Pokémon is a better idea than keeping it the way it is. Purifying gives the Pokémon a significant increase in Combat Power and it will cost less candies to evolve. Make sure you Pur…
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Is it better to evolve then purify or purify then evolve?

The only benefit in evolving before purifying is adding to the "Purified" counter of the evolved form in your dex.
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Can a 2 star Pokémon become a 3 star in Pokémon 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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How rare is 4 * in Pokémon GO?

Perfect Pokémon are very-very rare. According to dexerto, there's a one in 4,096 chance, or 0.0244% portability, of finding perfect IVs from a wild catch. There are other ways to try to get a IV100 mon: -Trading Pokemon between friends.
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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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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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Should I keep Kyogre Shadow or Purify?

You generally should not purify a strong Shadow Kyogre because its Shadow form offers a significant damage boost, making it a top-tier attacker, even better than a purified, perfect-IV (hundo) Kyogre for most raids; only consider purifying if you have a very weak Shadow Kyogre and want a hundo Primal Kyogre, or to complete your Pokédex, but keep the powerful shadow for raids and Rocket battles.
 
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What is the cheapest Pokémon to purify?

The cheapest Pokémon to purify in Pokémon Go cost just 1,000 Stardust and 1 Candy, a group that typically includes common spawns like Zubat, Weedle, Rattata, Pidgey, Geodude, Magikarp, Starly, Poochyena, Aron, Wailmer, Spoink, Swablu, Bidoof, Patrat, Purrloin, Pidove, Dwebble, Ducklett, Foongus, Fletchling, Pikipek, and Grubbin. These are ideal for completing "Purify" research tasks without wasting resources, but avoid purifying powerful Pokémon like Shadow Dragonite or Legendaries, which cost significantly more. 
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Should I power up or mega evolve first?

Their boosted stats are calculated based on their stats in their normal form, so make sure you've powered up Pokémon you want to Mega Evolve as much as possible before Mega Evolving them.
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Why can't frustration be forgotten?

Frustration is a Charged Attack that all Shadow Pokémon know when they're caught. Frustration cannot be unlearned with a TM until you've purified the Shadow Pokémon, except during special events. Keep an eye on our official blog to learn about upcoming in-game and live Pokémon GO events.
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Do stage 3 Pokémon 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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Can a level 100 Pokémon 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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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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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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Is Giovanni's Legendary a guaranteed catch?

After defeating Giovanni, 5000 Stardust, several Potions, Revives and maybe a Unova Stone will be rewarded. Then Trainers can encounter and catch the Shadow Legendary Pokémon used by him. It has a 100% catch rate.
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What are the rarest Pokémon in Pokemon Go?

The rarest Pokémon in Pokémon Go often change with events, but consistently rare ones include Clone Pokémon, Armored Mewtwo, region-locked Lake Guardians (Uxie, Mesprit, Azelf), specific costume Pokémon (like Pikachu with a party hat/Detective Pikachu), and Unown variants, with the absolute rarest often being limited-release shinies or event-exclusive forms like Shiny Detective Pikachu or Shiny Shadow Mewtwo, due to single-chance availability or difficult event requirements. Mythicals (Mew, Celebi) are rare due to single-research quests, but now return, making event-exclusive versions or shiny-locked ones the new rare standards. 
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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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Can I solo a 3 star raid in Pokemon 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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