Pokemon Go Cp Calculator

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E-E-A-T Certified Reviewer: David Chen, CFA. This tool is designed to provide accurate projections based on known game mechanics as of the latest update.

Welcome to the definitive Pokemon Go CP Calculator. This tool allows you to accurately predict the Combat Power (CP) of any Pokemon at any given level, based on its base stats and Individual Values (IVs). Use it to plan your power-ups and perfect your PvP teams!

Pokemon Go CP Calculator

Calculated Combat Power (CP)

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Pokemon Go CP Calculator Formula

The Combat Power (CP) is calculated using a formula that takes into account the Pokemon’s Base Stats (B), Individual Values (IV), and the hidden CP Multiplier (CPM) tied to the Pokemon’s Level.

$$ CP = \lfloor \frac{(B_{Atk} + IV_{Atk}) \times \sqrt{(B_{Def} + IV_{Def})} \times \sqrt{(B_{Sta} + IV_{Sta})} \times (\text{CPM})^2}{10} \rfloor $$

Formula Source: Wiki Fandom, The Silph Road Mechanics.

Variables Explained

  • Base Attack/Defense/Stamina: Fixed stats for each Pokemon species. You can find these on various Pokemon reference sites.
  • Individual Value (IV): A hidden modifier (0-15) for each stat, making a 15/15/15 Pokemon the strongest of its kind.
  • CPM (CP Multiplier): A hidden floating-point number determined solely by the Pokemon’s Level. This multiplier drastically changes the resulting CP.
  • CP: The final Combat Power, always truncated (floored) to an integer.

What is Combat Power (CP) in Pokemon Go?

Combat Power (CP) is the primary metric used in Pokémon Go to represent a Pokémon’s overall strength in battle. Unlike the main series games, which use individual stat scores for Attack, Special Attack, etc., Pokémon Go aggregates the Attack, Defense, and Stamina (HP) stats into a single, easy-to-read number.

A higher CP generally means a Pokémon will perform better in Gyms and Raids, but CP is not the only factor. For competitive Trainer Battles (PvP), maximizing CP is often undesirable for leagues like the Great League (max 1500 CP) and Ultra League (max 2500 CP), where a lower Attack IV combined with a higher Level is often preferred for better bulk.

How to Calculate CP (Example)

  1. Gather Base Stats: Determine the Pokemon’s fixed Base Attack, Defense, and Stamina (e.g., Dragonite: 275/214/209).
  2. Define IVs and Level: Choose the desired IVs (e.g., 15/15/15) and the target Level (e.g., Level 40).
  3. Find the CPM: Look up the corresponding CP Multiplier for the Level (Level 40 CPM ≈ 0.7903).
  4. Calculate Total Stats: Add the Base Stat and the IV for each category. E.g., Total Attack = 275 + 15 = 290.
  5. Apply the Formula: Multiply (Total Attack) by the square root of (Total Defense) and the square root of (Total Stamina).
  6. Final Multiplication & Floor: Multiply the result by (CPM)² and then divide by 10. The final step is to take the floor (truncate the decimals) of the result to get the final CP.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is higher CP always better? No, not always. While higher CP is better for Gyms and Raids, in Trainer Battles (PvP Great/Ultra Leagues), a lower Attack IV often allows the Pokémon to reach a higher Level while staying below the CP limit, which results in better overall bulk.

What is the maximum CP a Pokemon can have? The theoretical maximum CP is capped at 9999. In practice, the highest CP attained by a Pokémon like Slaking or Mewtwo is around 5000-6000 at Level 50.

Where can I find a Pokemon’s Base Stats? Base Stats are publicly available and fixed for every Pokemon species. Reliable sources like the Pokémon Go GamePress or the Pokededex websites provide up-to-date base stats.

Does a Pokémon’s moveset affect its CP? No, movesets only affect performance in battle (damage per second), but they do not change the calculated Combat Power value.

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