The Pokémon Go Evolution Calculator allows trainers to accurately predict the Combat Power (CP) of a Pokémon after evolution. This tool is essential for strategizing which Pokémon to invest Stardust and Candy into, ensuring your strongest creatures reach their maximum potential.
Pokémon Go Evolution Calculator
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Pokémon Go Evolution Calculator Formula
Predicted Evolved CP (E) = Current CP (C) $\times$ Evolution Multiplier (M)
The core formula is linear, directly relating the pre-evolution CP to the post-evolution CP using a species-specific Evolution Multiplier (M). The CP values are rounded by the game, which can sometimes lead to slight discrepancies, but the formula provides the mathematically accurate prediction.
Formula Sources: Pokemon Fandom, The Silph Road
Variables Explained
The calculator works with three primary variables:
- Current CP (C): The Combat Power of your Pokémon before you start the evolution process.
- Evolution Multiplier (M): A fixed, species-specific factor that dictates the CP jump upon evolution. (e.g., Pidgeotto to Pidgeot might have a multiplier of ~1.8, while Magikarp to Gyarados is over 10.0).
- Predicted Evolved CP (E): The target CP you wish to calculate.
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What is the Pokémon Go Evolution Calculator?
The Pokémon Go Evolution Calculator is a utility tool designed to help players determine the final CP of a Pokémon before committing valuable in-game resources like Candy. Since the evolution multiplier is a constant value for every instance of a specific Pokémon species (e.g., every Pidgey to Pidgeotto evolution uses the same multiplier), this calculation is highly reliable.
Understanding the evolved CP is crucial for gym defense, raid battles, and PvP league preparation. A low-CP Pokémon with excellent Individual Values (IVs) might be worth evolving and powering up, but this calculator gives you the immediate post-evolution CP number, allowing for instant decision-making. If the resulting CP is too high for a specific league, or too low to be competitive, you can save your candy.
How to Calculate Evolved CP (Example)
Follow these steps to predict the Evolved CP of a Pokémon manually:
- Identify the Variables: Find your Pokémon’s Current CP (C) and look up the specific Evolution Multiplier (M) for its species online.
- Apply the Formula: Use the equation $E = C \times M$.
- Example: You have a Magikarp with a Current CP (C) of 150. The Magikarp-to-Gyarados Evolution Multiplier (M) is approximately 10.5.
- Perform Calculation: $E = 150 \times 10.5 = 1575$.
- Result: Your resulting Gyarados will have a predicted CP of 1575 (before any in-game rounding).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is the Evolution Multiplier the same for all Pokémon?
No, the multiplier is unique to each specific evolutionary line and stage. For example, the multiplier for evolving Pidgey to Pidgeotto is different from evolving Pidgeotto to Pidgeot.
How accurate are the results from this calculator?
The calculation is based on the known underlying formula used by Pokémon Go. The results are highly accurate, usually matching the in-game result, though minor deviations (typically $\pm 1$ CP) can occur due to the game’s internal rounding mechanism.
Can I use this calculator to solve for the Multiplier?
Yes. If you know the Current CP and the actual Evolved CP (from a previous evolution), you can solve for the Evolution Multiplier ($M = E / C$) to record the exact factor for future use.
Do IVs (Individual Values) affect the Evolution Multiplier?
No. IVs are already factored into the Current CP. The Evolution Multiplier is a constant ratio applied to the existing CP to determine the new CP.