Use the **Pokémon GO Purify Calculator** to determine the final Individual Values (IVs) and percentage for any Shadow Pokémon after it is purified. Purification grants a +2 boost to each IV stat (Attack, Defense, and Stamina), up to a maximum of 15.
Purify Calculator Pokémon GO
Purify Calculator Pokémon GO Formula
Purified IV (Stat) = MIN(15, Shadow IV (Stat) + 2)
Total Purified IV % = $\frac{\text{Purified Attack} + \text{Purified Defense} + \text{Purified Stamina}}{45} \times 100$
The total max IV sum is 45 (15 Attack + 15 Defense + 15 Stamina).
Variables Explained
- Shadow Attack IV: The current Attack IV score (0-15) of the Shadow Pokémon.
- Shadow Defense IV: The current Defense IV score (0-15) of the Shadow Pokémon.
- Shadow Stamina IV: The current Stamina IV score (0-15) of the Shadow Pokémon.
- Purified IV: The resulting IV score for a specific stat after the +2 boost. This value cannot exceed 15.
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What is Purify in Pokémon GO?
Purification is a process introduced in Pokémon GO that removes the shadow status from a Pokémon. Shadow Pokémon are obtained by defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts, Leaders, or Giovanni. While Shadow Pokémon have a 20% attack bonus, they also suffer a 20% defense penalty. The purification process is permanent and costs Stardust and Candy.
The primary mechanical benefit of purification is the automatic IV boost. Specifically, each of the Pokémon’s three IV stats (Attack, Defense, Stamina) receives a +2 increase. This is crucial for trainers looking to turn a high-IV Shadow Pokémon into a guaranteed perfect 100% IV (15/15/15) Purified Pokémon.
Beyond the stat boost, a Purified Pokémon learns the charged attack Return, and its power-up costs (Stardust and Candy) are significantly reduced, making it much cheaper to max out a Pokémon’s level. However, many competitive players prefer to keep high-IV Shadow Pokémon unpurified due to the massive damage bonus.
How to Calculate Purified IVs (Example)
Let’s use an example where a Shadow Pokémon has IVs of 10/12/14 (Attack/Defense/Stamina).
- Determine Purified Attack IV: Take the Shadow Attack IV (10) and add 2. $10 + 2 = 12$. The Purified Attack IV is 12.
- Determine Purified Defense IV: Take the Shadow Defense IV (12) and add 2. $12 + 2 = 14$. The Purified Defense IV is 14.
- Determine Purified Stamina IV: Take the Shadow Stamina IV (14) and add 2. Since $14 + 2 = 16$, which exceeds the maximum of 15, the Purified Stamina IV is capped at 15.
- Determine Total Purified IV %: Sum the final Purified IVs ($12 + 14 + 15 = 41$). Divide by the maximum possible sum (45) and multiply by 100. $(41 / 45) \times 100 \approx 91.11\%$.
- Result: The Purified Pokémon will have IVs of 12/14/15, totaling 91.11%.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Does purifying a Pokémon always result in 100% IVs?
No. Purification guarantees a +2 boost to each stat, but only Shadow Pokémon with starting IVs of 13/13/13 or higher will become 100% (15/15/15) after purification. For example, a 13/13/13 Shadow will become 15/15/15.
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What is the maximum Shadow IV needed to guarantee a 100% Purified Pokémon?
You need a minimum of 13 in each stat. If a Shadow Pokémon has IVs of 13/13/13, purifying it boosts each stat to 15 (13+2), resulting in a perfect 15/15/15 IV spread.
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Is it better to keep a Pokémon Shadow or Purify it?
For high-level competitive play (e.g., Raids), the 20% attack bonus from the Shadow status often outweighs the slightly lower stats, making it better to keep high-IV Shadow Pokémon unpurified. Purification is primarily useful for collectors seeking 100% IVs or for Pokémon where the reduced power-up cost is essential.
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Do Purified Pokémon cost less Stardust to power up?
Yes. Purified Pokémon receive a permanent 10% reduction in the Stardust and Candy cost required to power them up, making them significantly cheaper to level up than their non-purified or Shadow counterparts.