Can You Get a Perfect Pokémon by Purifying?
Purifying Pokémon is a thrilling experience for many Pokémon Masters, and it’s crucial to know whether it can lead to a perfect, 100% IV, Pokémon. In this article, we’ll delve into the answer to this pressing question, exploring the concepts of perfect IVs, purification, and the implications of trading and evolving on your quest for the elusive perfect Pokémon.
A Perfectly Imperfect Equation
Firstly, the probability of getting a perfect, 100% IV Pokémon is extremely low. According to sources, it’s only about 0.66%, or 3/16, to get a shadow Pokémon with at least 13 Attack, Defense, and Stamina, which automatically becomes perfect when purified.
IVs: Unpredictable and Unbalanced
Perfect IVs result from randomized 1-to-15 scale values, making it near impossible to predict or anticipate. Pokémon with high natural IVs can still land low rolls, and similarly, Pokémon with low initial IVs can get exceptional rolls after purification. Thus, even with purification, there is no guarantee for a perfect IV.
Purification: Ups and Downs
Purifying Pokémon can have various effects. Each purified stat can increase by at most two points, maxing out at a value of 15, but only if the un-purified stat started with an IV of less than 13. So, the potential for improving IVs is limited unless the base stat is exceptional.
The Case of Lucky Traded Pokémon
When trading Legends and Shinies, or catching a perfectly IV Pokémon, the calculation changes significantly. In the case of lucky trades, the cost, in Stardust and candies, is no longer the major concern.
Should I Power Up Before Evolving?
Evolving and then powering up, as opposed to the inverse, can bring benefits if the Pokémon holds strong, high-damage moves. Avoid evolving and power-up first only if the Pokémon carries weak, low-damage moves that need improvement prior to the evolution.
| Stats | Un-Purified Limit | Purified Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | Less than 13 | At most +2 |
| Defense | Less than 13 | At most +2 |
| Stamina | Less than 13 | At most +2 |
To summarize: purifying is not a reliable method to guarantee perfect IVs, as even with purification, there are still many external factors to consider. Even with this limitation, trading and catching rare, Legend, or Shiny Pokémon can prove rewarding. With the uncertainties of IV generation and limited purification potential in mind, it’s best to aim for a varied, strategically built team comprising Pokémon from various sources to maximize battle performance.
Let’s power up our expectations and venture into the fray, while keeping in mind the variables that shape this thrilling aspect of the world of Pokémon!