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Here's what you need to know about if you should purify Shadow Ho-Oh or keep it as a Shadow Pok\u00e9mon in Pok\u00e9mon Go. Is it better to purify Shadow Ho-oh in Pok\u00e9mon Go? We've recommended this before whenever it comes to Legendary Shadow Pok\u00e9mon in Pok\u00e9mon Go, but you almost never want to purify them. The reason behind this boils down to the rarity of finding Shadow Pok\u00e9mon. Most Shadow Pok\u00e9mon appear after you defeat Team Rocket grunts or the leaders, namely Arlo, Cliff, or Sierra. However, Legendary Shadow Pok\u00e9mon typically only appear after defeating Giovanni, who rotates from having a specific one every few months alongside the Taken Over events. However, with the introduction of Shadow Raids, Legendary Shadow Pok\u00e9mon have a chance to appear outside of you defeating Giovanni. There's a chance there could be a five-star Team Rocket raid. But these are exceptionally difficult to beat, and most players need to gather at least five to 10 other Pok\u00e9mon Go players to beat them. Because of how difficult it is to complete these raids, and how rarely these Legendary Shadow Pok\u00e9mon show up, it's a waste to purify them, even if the standard form is better. It's much easier for you to catch a standard Legendary Pok\u00e9mon. The five-star raids are challenging, but the Shadow Raids require you to have enough Purified Gems to calm a Shadow Pok\u00e9mon down when it's raging. When a Pok\u00e9mon rages during these raids, they deal increased damage and take far less, making them nearly impossible to defeat unless everyone battling uses enough Purified Gems. Now, if you don't have a standard Ho-Oh and two Shadow Ho-Oh, consider purifying one of the Shadow versions. The standard version of Ho-Oh is a hair better than the Shadow version. The reason behind this is the stat differences. A Shadow Pok\u00e9mon gets a 20% attack power increase but loses this percentage in its defense stat. For Ho-Oh, that defense stat is significant and makes it far more difficult for other Pok\u00e9mon to take it down, especially in the Master League. So long as you have at least one of each type of Ho-Oh, you're better off with the standard version. The Shadow Ho-Oh might be a good choice if you use it as the final Pok\u00e9mon on your team. The trick is for a fight against your opponent to go on long enough that they use their two shields at the beginning of a fight. Then, when you bring out Shadow Ho-Oh as your final Pok\u00e9mon, they won't be able to block its charged attacks, which deal a lot of damage. Normally Ho-Oh is a better first Pok\u00e9mon because of its defenses, but you have to change your strategy when using the Shadow version. Keep this in mind after you catch a Shadow Ho-Oh. Despite being the same Pok\u00e9mon, they work slightly differently in Pok\u00e9mon Go. 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You’ll find plenty of Shadow Pok\u00e9mon throughout your time playing Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/em>. They come from defeating Team Rocket members, or by beating them in Shadow Raids. If you catch a Shadow Ho-Oh, there’s a good chance you’re wondering if you should purify it, or keep it as a Shadow Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>

It all comes down to the stats of a Pok\u00e9mon and the attacks it can learn. Shadow Pok\u00e9mon are distinct because they are different from their standard forms. For some, it’s better to use a Shadow Pok\u00e9mon and lean into those differences. Other Pok\u00e9mon do better in their standard form, and it’s worth it for you purify them, which also is a way to remove the Frustration move. Here’s what you need to know about if you should purify Shadow Ho-Oh or keep it as a Shadow Pok\u00e9mon in Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>