The **Pokémon Go Evolution Calculator** helps trainers determine the Combat Power (CP) of a Pokémon after it evolves, based on its current CP and the species-specific evolution multiplier. Plan your Stardust and Candy usage efficiently!
Pokémon Go Evolution CP Calculator
Evolution CP Calculation Formula
The calculation for Evolved CP (ECP) is a straightforward multiplication of the current Combat Power (ICP) and the species-specific Evolution Multiplier (EM).
ECP = ICP × EM
Formula Sources: Pokémon GO Wiki – Evolution, The Silph Road Research
Variables Explained
- Initial CP (ICP): The Pokémon’s current Combat Power, which is determined by its hidden Individual Values (IVs) and current Level (Power Up).
- Evolution Multiplier (EM): A fixed decimal value unique to each Pokémon species’ evolution stage (e.g., Pidgey to Pidgeotto is ~1.95, while Magikarp to Gyarados is ~10.7).
- Evolved CP (ECP): The resulting Combat Power after the Pokémon undergoes evolution.
- Candy Cost: The number of candies required for the evolution, included for planning purposes.
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What is the Pokémon Go Evolution Calculator?
The Evolution CP Calculator is an essential resource for Pokémon Go trainers planning mass evolution events or preparing specific Pokémon for the Great League, Ultra League, or Raids. Since evolving a Pokémon significantly changes its CP, knowing the outcome is crucial for meeting CP caps (e.g., 1500 for Great League) or ensuring a strong Raid attacker.
Unlike the main series games, Pokémon Go uses a simplified calculation involving a hidden modifier (the Evolution Multiplier) applied directly to the current CP value. This calculation is surprisingly accurate and allows players to predict the strength of their evolved Pokémon before spending the necessary Candies.
How to Calculate Evolved CP (Example)
Follow these steps to predict the evolved CP of your Pokémon:
- Identify Initial CP (ICP): Check the current CP of the Pokémon you intend to evolve. (Example: 500 CP Pidgey).
- Find the Evolution Multiplier (EM): Look up the specific multiplier for that species evolution. (Example: Pidgey to Pidgeotto is ~1.95).
- Apply the Formula: Multiply the Initial CP by the Evolution Multiplier. ($500 \times 1.95 = 975$)
- Determine Evolved CP (ECP): The Pidgey will evolve into a Pidgeotto with approximately 975 CP.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes and No. The IV (Individual Values) determine the Initial CP, so a higher IV Pokémon will start with a higher ICP, which in turn leads to a higher ECP. The IV itself is not part of the direct ECP formula, but it is the foundation of the Initial CP input.
Why is my in-game result slightly different from the calculator?Evolution multipliers are often truncated or rounded in online resources. The calculator provides a very close approximation, but due to internal floating-point math in the game, a difference of 1-3 CP is common and acceptable.
Can I use this calculator for secondary evolutions (e.g., Pidgeotto to Pidgeot)?Yes. Simply use the Pidgeotto’s current CP as the “Initial CP” and use the Pidgeotto-to-Pidgeot multiplier (which is typically around 1.80) as the “Evolution Multiplier.”
Is the Candy Cost related to the Evolved CP?No. The Candy Cost is fixed by the species and does not influence the Evolved CP calculation. It is included in the calculator for the trainer’s convenience in resource planning.