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[[File:GO Shadow Purified.png|thumb|325px|A Shadow Charmander (left) and the same Charmander immediately after purification (right)]]

'''Shadow Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''シャドウポケモン''' ''Shadow Pokémon'') are Pokémon in {{g|GO}} that have been modified by [[Team GO Rocket]] through unnatural means, resulting in them having dark, flaming auras (except Mewtwo, Apex Shadow Ho-oh and Apex Shadow Lugia) and angry, red eyes. By defeating members of Team GO Rocket, players can capture Shadow Pokémon and restore them to a more normal state through purification.

In the {{OBP|Pokémon Box|GO}}, Shadow Pokémon have a [[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px]] icon at the bottom left of their image, and Purified Pokémon have a [[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px]] icon. Similar to [[Trade#Lucky Pokémon|Lucky Pokémon]], the [[Pokédex]] will keep count of the number of Pokémon that the player has purified of that species; evolving a Purified Pokémon will not increment the evolution's purified counter.

The [[Move#In Pokémon GO|Charged Attacks]] {{m|Frustration}} and {{m|Return}} are exclusive to Shadow Pokémon and Purified Pokémon, respectively. Unlike all other moves, these are not re-rolled upon [[evolution]]. On [[Community Day]]s, eligible Purified Pokémon may learn event-exclusive moves, replacing Return upon evolution, even if that Pokémon already knows a second Charged Attack. Shadow Pokémon can only learn their event-exclusive moves if Frustration is first forgotten, either by purification or using a [[Charged TM]] during certain events. Once forgotten, Frustration and Return cannot be relearned, even if an [[Elite Charged TM]] is used, or if it evolves. Apex Shadow Ho-oh and Apex Shadow Lugia will not have Frustration. 

==Characteristics==
According to the research of [[Candela]] and [[Professor Willow]], Shadow Pokémon are the result of having been artificially overpowered by Team GO Rocket, causing them frequent pain from their uncontrollable strength. Shadow Pokémon are surrounded by what looks like a purple fire, or in Mewtwo's case, surrounded by its Psychic power. Apex Shadow Ho-oh's aura looks like a spiral, while Apex Shadow Lugia's aura looks like a giant wisp with lightning. During a Team GO Rocket battle, Shadow Pokémon used by Team GO Rocket members have significantly inflated stats, especially in Attack, potentially attaining CP values much higher than the maximum possible by [[Power Up|powering up]]. The CP of Team GO Rocket's Pokémon increases with each player's [[Trainer level]]. Their Shadow Pokémon's moves, including Charged Attacks, are randomly selected from the species' current move pool.

For further information about how CP is calculated for Team GO Rocket's Shadow Pokémon, see [[Team GO Rocket#Pokémon|Team GO Rocket → Pokémon]].

If a Team GO Rocket member is defeated, they will leave behind one of the Shadow Pokémon used in battle, which the player can then "rescue" by capturing it in a bonus challenge using [[Premier Ball]]s. During the capture encounter, Shadow Pokémon attack more frequently than their normal counterparts<ref>[https://thesilphroad.com/science/quick-discovery/leaping-from-shadows/ Leaping From Shadows - The Silph Road]</ref>. Although their target rings are colored red to indicate a 5% [[Catch rate (GO)|base capture rate]], their actual catch rates appear to be no different from that of their normal forms. Since November 7, 2019, all Shadow Pokémon are caught at an initial [[Power Up]] level of 8, or 13 with a [[Weather]] Boost, and their {{IV}}s are randomly determined the same way as in standard {{pkmn2|wild}} encounter. Currently, only Shadow Pokémon left behind by {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}}s, [[Jessie#Pokémon GO|Jessie]], and [[James#Pokémon GO|James]] have a chance of becoming {{pkmn2|Shiny}}.

In addition, Shadow and Purified Pokémon cannot be transferred to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], but Purified Pokémon can be transferred to [[Pokémon HOME]].

Shadow Pokémon, once captured by the player, all have the following characteristics:
* Have {{m|Frustration}} as a Charged Attack, which normally cannot be replaced using a [[Charged TM]]
* Cost ×1.2{{tt|*|×3 prior to March 2, 2020}} Candy and Stardust to power up and to learn a second Charged Attack
* Have the following stat modifiers (not factored into CP) as a "Shadow Bonus":
** ×<sup>6</sup>/<sub>5</sub> Attack
** ×<sup>5</sup>/<sub>6</sub> Defense
* Cannot be [[trade]]d (since July 25, 2019)
* Cannot [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]

[[File:Shadow Pokemon GO sort.png|thumb|right|Sorting]]
When viewing the list of currently owned Pokémon, sorted by Pokédex number, they are sorted in the order: normal, Shadow, Purified.

==Purification==
Through a process discovered by [[Blanche]] and Professor Willow, players can '''Purify''' (Japanese: '''リトレイン''' ''Retrain'') Shadow Pokémon using {{OBP|Candy|GO}} and {{OBP|Stardust|GO}}, restoring them to a more normal state. Purified Pokémon have almost same appearance as their normal forms, but surrounded by a misty, white aura.

Upon purification, the Pokémon will:
* [[Power Up|Power up]] to the player's Trainer level, up to level 25 (if currently at a lower level)
* Have each of its {{IV}}s increased by 2 (up to the maximum 15)
* Have {{m|Return}} replace the Charged Attack in the first slot
* Cost 0.9× Candy to [[evolution|evolve]] (rounded down)
* Cost 0.9× Stardust and Candy to Power Up (rounded up)
* Cost 0.8× Stardust and Candy to learn a second Charged Attack
* Lose its Shadow Bonus (Attack and Defense modifiers)
* Be eligible for Special Trades, which do not cost extra Stardust if the receiving player already has the purified form registered
* Be able to Mega Evolve, if it can

==List of Shadow Pokémon==
{{main|List of Shadow Pokémon (GO)}}

==Updates==
* Prior to July 25, 2019, Shadow Pokémon were eligible for Special Trades. However, due to the likelihood of a Lucky Shadow Pokémon being purified with perfect {{IV}}s, this feature was restricted.
* Prior to July 31, 2019, purification costs were on average much higher and did not necessarily scale directly with Buddy distance. For [[starter Pokémon]], the purification costs were also higher for the second and third stages.
* Shadow Pokémon received a major update on March 2, 2020. Prior to this, Shadow Pokémon
** Cost 3× the Candy and Stardust to power up or learn a second Charged Attack
** Had no way of forgetting {{m|Frustration}} other than purification
** Did not have any special stat modifiers
* Prior to November 7, 2019, Shadow Pokémon were caught between Lv. 1 to 5 or Lv. 6 to 10 if Weather Boosted.

==Apex Shadow Pokémon==

There also exist a stronger variant of Shadow Pokémon called '''Apex Pokémon''. Only Shadow Apex Pokémon that can be captured is [[Ho-Oh]] and [[Lugia]]. They have simmular shadow aura around them like Shadow [[Mewtwo]].

=== Unique Features ===
Apex Pokémon are only Shadow Pokémon from [[Pokémon GO]] that cannot learn the move [[Frustration (move)|Frustration]]. If are they in their shadow/purified forms they get moves with diffrent effects.

==== Signature Moves ====
===== Shadow Pokémon =====
====== Lugia ======
{{GoChargedAttack
|id=336
|move=Aeroblast +
|type=Flying
|pow=200
|energy=100
|duration=3.4
|damage_window=3.2 - 3.4
|pow_trainer=170
|energy_trainer=75
|effect=[[File:GO boost arrow.png|16px]] 2 Attack
|effect_chance=12.5
|users={{MSP/GO|249|Lugia}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px]]
}}

*Only Shadow Apex Lugia can learn Aeroblast+ move.

====== Ho-Oh ======

{{GoChargedAttack
|id=353
|move=Sacred Fire +
|type=Fire
|pow=135
|energy=100
|duration=2.6
|damage_window=1.2 - 2.4
|pow_trainer=130
|energy_trainer=65
|effect=[[File:GO drop arrow.png|16px]] 1 Opponent Attack
|effect_chance=50
|users={{MSP/GO|250|Ho-Oh}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px]]
}}

*Only Shadow Apex Ho-Oh can learn Sacred Fire+ move.

===== Purified Pokémon =====
====== Lugia ======
{{GoChargedAttack
|id=336
|move=Aeroblast + +
|type=Flying
|pow=225
|energy=100
|duration=3.4
|damage_window=3.2 - 3.4
|pow_trainer=170
|energy_trainer=75
|effect=[[File:GO boost arrow.png|16px]] 2 Attack
|effect_chance=12.5
|users={{MSP/GO|249|Lugia}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px]]
}}

*Only purified Apex Lugia can learn Aeroblast++ move.

====== Ho-Oh ======

{{GoChargedAttack
|id=353
|move=Sacred Fire + +
|type=Fire
|pow=155
|energy=100
|duration=2.6
|damage_window=1.2 - 2.4
|pow_trainer=130
|energy_trainer=65
|effect=[[File:GO drop arrow.png|16px]] 1 Opponent Attack
|effect_chance=50
|users={{MSP/GO|250|Ho-Oh}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px]]
}}

*Only purified Apex Ho-Oh can learn Sacred Fire++ move.

=== Game Locations ===
==== Special Research ====

This Special Research is unlocked by completing '''Pokémon GO Tour: Johto''' [[Special Research]].

{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; width:600px"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Task
! style="background:#{{blue color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rewards
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''1/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn 100,000 XP
| {{bag/GO|Hyper Potion}}×10
|- style="background:#fff"
| Complete 100 Field Research tasks
| 1000 XP
|- style="background:#fff"
| Catch 100 different species of Pokémon
| {{MSP/GO|250|Ho-Oh|shadow=yes|Apex Shadow Ho-Oh}}
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 1/4
|
1000 XP, {{candy|Ho-Oh}}×20, {{stardust}}×1000
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''2/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| Earn a heart with you buddy 30 days in a row
| {{bag/GO|Poffin}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Send 50 Gifts to Friends
| {{bag/GO|Lure Module}}×1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Open 10 Gifts
| {{bag/GO|Lucky Egg}}×1
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 2/4
|
2000 XP, {{bag/GO|Rare Candy}}×3, {{stardust}}×2000
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''3/9'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| 
| 
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| Completing 3/4
| 
|-  style="color:#fff"
| '''4/4'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#{{grey color light}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | Completing 4/4
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | 
|}

The rest of the '''Special Research''' is not been yet discovered, due to task '''Earn a heart 30 days in row'''.

=== History ===
Apex Pokémon aura (probably the source of the great energy) was created by mysterious power stolen by [[Team GO Rocket]] that was stolen behind the '''mysterious door''' that was discovered in [[Seasons (GO)|Season of Heritage]]. This new pheomeon was created by [[Team GO Rocket]] Leader [[Arlo]]. According to Pokémon GO website, plan started on 7th Febuary, when [[Team GO Rocket]]'s Leader [[Arlo]] stole the mysterious power.

== Related articles ==
*[https://www.pokemongolive.com/en/post/apex-reveal/ Apex Reveal]
*[https://www.pokemongolive.com/seasons/heritage/?utm_source=apexshadow&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=seasonofheritage Season of Heritage]

[[ja:シャドウポケモン・APEX]]

==Trivia==
* The English, German, Spanish, French and Italian terms for Shadow Pokémon and purification are the same as their equivalents ([[Shadow Pokémon]] and [[purification]]) in {{g|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}; however, the Japanese terms differ (being '''ダークポケモン''' ''Dark Pokémon'' and '''リライブ''' ''Relive'', respectively, in the [[Nintendo GameCube]] games).
* Due to every Shadow Pokémon knowing Frustration and Purified Pokémon knowing Return, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Kakuna}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Wobbuffet}} and {{p|Beldum}} each have two moves in Pokémon GO that they [[Game move errors#Shadow and Purified Pokémon|cannot learn in the core series]].

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color=666|bordercolor=C00|textcolor=fff
|zh_yue=暗影寶可夢 ''{{tt|Amyíng Pokémon|Shadow Pokémon}}''
|zh_cmn=暗影寶可夢 ''{{tt|Ànyǐng Pokémon|Shadow Pokémon}}''
|fr=Pokémon Obscur
|de=Crypto-Pokémon
|it=Pokémon ombra
|ko=그림자 포켓몬 ''{{tt|Geurimja Pokémon|Shadow Pokémon}}''
|pt_br=Pokémon Sombroso
|es=Pokémon oscuro
|th=โปเกมอนชาโดว์ ''Pokémon Shadow''
}}
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Purification''
{{Langtable|color=666|bordercolor=C00|textcolor=fff
|zh_yue=淨化 ''{{tt|Jihngfa|Purification}}'' 
|zh_cmn=淨化 ''{{tt|Jìnghuà|Purification}}''
|fr=Purification
|de=Erlösung
|it=Purificazione
|ko=정화 ''{{tt|Jeonghwa|Purification}}''
|pt_br=Purificação
|es=Purificación
|th=ชำระล้าง ''Chamralang''
}}</div>

==References==
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