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(→‎Trivia: I know it's a little early, but I didn't want to forget. Galarian Weezing is coming next week's event (if you still have a Shadow Koffing to evolve), and that can't learn Frustration/Return in the main games.)
 
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[[File:GO Shadow Purified.png|thumb|325px|A Shadow Charmander (left) and the same Charmander immediately after purification (right)]]
[[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, and Apex Shadow Pokémon) 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.


'''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 {{GO|Pokémon Box}}, 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 {{DL|Trade (GO)|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.


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 {{GO|Move|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.


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.


==Characteristics==
:''For further information about how CP is calculated for Team GO Rocket's Shadow Pokémon, see {{DL|Team GO Rocket|Pokémon|Team GO Rocket → Pokémon}}.''
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.
 
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://web.archive.org/web/20221205201715/https://thesilphroad.com/science/quick-discovery/leaping-from-shadows/ Leaping From Shadows - The Silph Road]</ref>


For further information about how CP is calculated for Team GO Rocket's Shadow Pokémon, see [[Team GO Rocket#Pokémon|Team GO Rocket → Pokémon]].
Since November 7, 2019, all Shadow Pokémon left behind after defeating a Team GO Rocket member 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. Shadow Pokémon caught after a {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}} are level 20, or 25 with a [[Weather]] Boost, like other Pokémon caught in Raid Battles.


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}}.
Until March 25, 2023, only Shadow Pokémon left behind by {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}}s, {{DL|Jessie|Pokémon GO|Jessie}}, and {{DL|James|Pokémon GO|James}} had a chance of becoming {{pkmn2|Shiny}}. Now Grunts can have give Shiny Shadow Pokémon as long as said Pokémon was previously owned by a Team GO Rocket Leader. For example, Shadow {{p|Bulbasaur}} can be Shiny as it was owned by {{GO|Cliff}}, but not Shadow {{p|Rattata}}. Shadow [[Raid Battle (GO)|Raid Battle]]s can also reward Shiny Pokémon, if their Shiny Shadow was previously released, with the exception of [[Legendary Pokémon]].


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 and Purified Pokémon cannot be transferred to {{LGPE}}; Shadow Pokémon cannot be transferred to {{g|HOME}}, but Purified Pokémon can.


Shadow Pokémon, once captured by the player, all have the following characteristics:
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]]
* 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
* Cost ×{{Frac|6|5}} 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":
* Have the following stat modifiers (not factored into CP) as a "Shadow Bonus":
** ×<sup>6</sup>/<sub>5</sub> Attack
** ×{{Frac|6|5}} Attack
** ×<sup>5</sup>/<sub>6</sub> Defense
** ×{{Frac|5|6}} Defense
* Cannot be [[trade]]d (since July 25, 2019)
* Cannot be {{GO|trade}}d (since July 25, 2019)
* Cannot [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]
* 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==
==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.
Through a process discovered by [[Blanche]] and Professor Willow, players can '''Purify''' (Japanese: '''リトレイン''' ''Retrain'') Shadow Pokémon using {{GO|Candy}} and {{GO|Stardust}}, 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:
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)
* [[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 each of its {{IV}}s increased by 2 (up to the maximum 15)
* Have {{m|Return}} replace the Charged Attack in the first slot
* Learn {{m|Return}}, replacing the Charged Attack in the first slot
* Cost 0.9× Candy to [[evolution|evolve]] (rounded down)
* Cost 0.9× Candy to [[evolution|evolve]] (rounded down)
* Cost 0.9× Stardust and Candy to Power Up (rounded up)
* Cost 0.9× Stardust and Candy to power up (rounded up)
* Cost 0.8× Stardust and Candy to learn a second Charged Attack
* Cost 0.8× Stardust and Candy to learn a second Charged Attack
* Lose its Shadow Bonus (Attack and Defense modifiers)
* 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 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
* Be eligible for [[Mega Evolution]], if applicable
 
==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==
==Apex Shadow Pokémon==
Apex Shadow Pokémon are a special kind of Shadow Pokémon. They were created by {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} [[Arlo]] using mysterious power stolen from behind the mysterious door, during the {{DL|Season (GO)|Season of Heritage}}.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/apex-reveal/ Apex Shadow Lugia and Apex Shadow Ho-Oh Revealed! – Pokémon GO]</ref> Currently, there are only two Apex Shadow Pokémon: {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}.


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]].
Unlike regular Shadow Pokémon, Apex Shadow Pokémon will not know {{m|Frustration}} once caught. And once purified, they will not learn {{m|Return}}.
* Apex Shadow {{p|Ho-Oh}} will have {{m|Sacred Fire}}+ as its Charged Attack, and it becomes {{m|Sacred Fire}}++ once purified
* Apex Shadow {{p|Lugia}} will have {{m|Aeroblast}}+ as its Charged Attack, and it becomes {{m|Aeroblast}}++ once purified


=== Unique Features ===
Both Apex Shadow Ho-Oh and Apex Shadow Lugia can be obtained from ''{{DL|Ticketed event (GO)|Masterwork Research: Apex}}''.
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 Raid Battles==
===== Shadow Pokémon =====
{{main|Shadow Raid}}
====== 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.
Shadow Raids, which debuted on May 22, 2023, are a special type of {{GO|Raid Battle}} in which a Team GO Rocket member takes over a {{GO|Gym}} and commands a Shadow Raid Boss. Remote Raid Passes can not be used to challenge them. One-star and three-star Shadow Raid Bosses are controlled by Team GO Rocket Grunts; five-star, Legendary Shadow Raid Bosses are controlled by {{GO|Giovanni}} or {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}}s.


====== Ho-Oh ======
Three- and five-star Shadow Raid Bosses become enraged after its HP falls to a certain percentage, during which its Attack and Defense stats are drastically increased. Once players collectively use eight [[Purified Gem]]s against the Shadow Raid Boss, it will become subdued, returning its stats back to normal.


{{GoChargedAttack
Currently, all five-star Shadow Raid Bosses have a chance of becoming Shiny during the bonus challenge; this makes Shadow Raids the only method of obtaining a Shiny Shadow Legendary Pokémon. One- and three-star Shadow Raid Bosses may only become Shiny if its Shiny Shadow form was previously obtainable.
|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.
==List of Shadow Pokémon==
{{main|List of Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon GO}}


===== Purified Pokémon =====
==Updates==
====== Lugia ======
[[File:Shadow Pokemon GO sort.png|thumb|right|Sorting (formerly)]]
{{GoChargedAttack
* 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.
|id=336
* Prior to July 31, 2019, purification costs were on average much higher and did not necessarily scale directly with Buddy distance. For [[first partner Pokémon]], the purification costs were also higher for the second and third stages.
|move=Aeroblast + +
* Prior to November 7, 2019, Shadow Pokémon were caught between Lv. 1 to 5 or Lv. 6 to 10 if Weather Boosted.
|type=Flying
* Shadow Pokémon received a major update on March 2, 2020. Prior to this, Shadow Pokémon
|pow=225
** Cost 3× the Candy and Stardust to power up or learn a second Charged Attack
|energy=100
** Had no way of forgetting {{m|Frustration}} other than purification
|duration=3.4
** Did not have any special stat modifiers
|damage_window=3.2 - 3.4
* Originally, when viewing the list of currently owned Pokémon, sorted by Pokédex number, they are sorted in the order: normal, Shadow, Purified. This is no longer the case.
|pow_trainer=170
* Prior to September 2021, during a Shadow Pokémon capture encounter, the target ring was always colored red to indicate a 5% {{GO|Catch rate|base capture rate}}, but the actual catch rate was no different from that of the normal form.
|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==
==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).
* 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]].
* Due to every Shadow Pokémon knowing Frustration and Purified Pokémon knowing Return, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Kakuna}}, Galarian {{p|Weezing}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Wobbuffet}}, Hisuian {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Beldum}}, {{p|Ursaluna}}, and {{p|Sneasler}} 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==
==In other languages==
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Latest revision as of 15:40, 18 September 2024

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 Pokémon GO that have been modified by Team GO Rocket through unnatural means, resulting in them having dark, flaming auras (except Mewtwo, and Apex Shadow Pokémon) 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 Pokémon Box, Shadow Pokémon have a GO Shadow icon.png icon at the bottom left of their image, and Purified Pokémon have a GO Purified icon.png icon. Similar to 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 Charged Attacks Frustration and Return are exclusive to Shadow Pokémon and Purified Pokémon, respectively. Unlike all other moves, these are not re-rolled upon evolution. On Community Days, 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.

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 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.

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 Balls. During the capture encounter, Shadow Pokémon attack more frequently than their normal counterparts.[1]

Since November 7, 2019, all Shadow Pokémon left behind after defeating a Team GO Rocket member are caught at an initial power up level of 8, or 13 with a Weather Boost, and their IVs are randomly determined the same way as in standard wild encounter. Shadow Pokémon caught after a Raid Battle are level 20, or 25 with a Weather Boost, like other Pokémon caught in Raid Battles.

Until March 25, 2023, only Shadow Pokémon left behind by Team GO Rocket Leaders, Jessie, and James had a chance of becoming Shiny. Now Grunts can have give Shiny Shadow Pokémon as long as said Pokémon was previously owned by a Team GO Rocket Leader. For example, Shadow Bulbasaur can be Shiny as it was owned by Cliff, but not Shadow Rattata. Shadow Raid Battles can also reward Shiny Pokémon, if their Shiny Shadow was previously released, with the exception of Legendary Pokémon.

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

Shadow Pokémon, once captured by the player, all have the following characteristics:

  • Have Frustration as a Charged Attack, which normally cannot be replaced using a Charged TM
  • Cost ×6/5 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":
    • ×6/5 Attack
    • ×5/6 Defense
  • Cannot be traded (since July 25, 2019)
  • Cannot Mega Evolve

Purification

Through a process discovered by Blanche and Professor Willow, players can Purify (Japanese: リトレイン Retrain) Shadow Pokémon using Candy and Stardust, 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 to the player's Trainer level, up to level 25 (if currently at a lower level)
  • Have each of its IVs increased by 2 (up to the maximum 15)
  • Learn Return, replacing the Charged Attack in the first slot
  • Cost 0.9× Candy to 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 eligible for Mega Evolution, if applicable

Apex Shadow Pokémon

Apex Shadow Pokémon are a special kind of Shadow Pokémon. They were created by Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo using mysterious power stolen from behind the mysterious door, during the Season of Heritage.[2] Currently, there are only two Apex Shadow Pokémon: Ho-Oh and Lugia.

Unlike regular Shadow Pokémon, Apex Shadow Pokémon will not know Frustration once caught. And once purified, they will not learn Return.

Both Apex Shadow Ho-Oh and Apex Shadow Lugia can be obtained from Masterwork Research: Apex.

Shadow Raid Battles

Main article: Shadow Raid

Shadow Raids, which debuted on May 22, 2023, are a special type of Raid Battle in which a Team GO Rocket member takes over a Gym and commands a Shadow Raid Boss. Remote Raid Passes can not be used to challenge them. One-star and three-star Shadow Raid Bosses are controlled by Team GO Rocket Grunts; five-star, Legendary Shadow Raid Bosses are controlled by Giovanni or Team GO Rocket Leaders.

Three- and five-star Shadow Raid Bosses become enraged after its HP falls to a certain percentage, during which its Attack and Defense stats are drastically increased. Once players collectively use eight Purified Gems against the Shadow Raid Boss, it will become subdued, returning its stats back to normal.

Currently, all five-star Shadow Raid Bosses have a chance of becoming Shiny during the bonus challenge; this makes Shadow Raids the only method of obtaining a Shiny Shadow Legendary Pokémon. One- and three-star Shadow Raid Bosses may only become Shiny if its Shiny Shadow form was previously obtainable.

List of Shadow Pokémon

Main article: List of Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon GO

Updates

Sorting (formerly)
  • 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 IVs, 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 first partner Pokémon, the purification costs were also higher for the second and third stages.
  • Prior to November 7, 2019, Shadow Pokémon were caught between Lv. 1 to 5 or Lv. 6 to 10 if Weather Boosted.
  • 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 Frustration other than purification
    • Did not have any special stat modifiers
  • Originally, when viewing the list of currently owned Pokémon, sorted by Pokédex number, they are sorted in the order: normal, Shadow, Purified. This is no longer the case.
  • Prior to September 2021, during a Shadow Pokémon capture encounter, the target ring was always colored red to indicate a 5% base capture rate, but the actual catch rate was no different from that of the normal form.

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 暗影寶可夢 Amyíng Pokémon
Mandarin 暗影寶可夢 Ànyǐng Pokémon
France Flag.png French Pokémon Obscur
Germany Flag.png German Crypto-Pokémon
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Pokémon Bayangan
Italy Flag.png Italian Pokémon ombra
South Korea Flag.png Korean 그림자 포켓몬 Geurimja Pokémon
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Pokémon Sombroso
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pokémon oscuro
Thailand Flag.png Thai โปเกมอนชาโดว์ Pokémon Shadow
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Gölge Pokémon

Purification

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 淨化 Jihngfa
Mandarin 淨化 Jìnghuà
France Flag.png French Purification
Germany Flag.png German Erlösung
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Purifikasi
Italy Flag.png Italian Purificazione
South Korea Flag.png Korean 정화 Jeonghwa
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Purificação
Spain Flag.png Spanish Purificación
Thailand Flag.png Thai ชำระล้าง Chamralang
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Arındırma

References

  1. ↑ Leaping From Shadows - The Silph Road
  2. ↑ Apex Shadow Lugia and Apex Shadow Ho-Oh Revealed! – Pokémon GO
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Mysterious Component • Rocket Radar • Super Rocket Radar
Shadow Shard • Purified Gem • Shadow Pokémon • Shadow Raid
The Boss Leaders
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Giovanni Cliff Sierra Arlo
Other members Grunts
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Jessie James Team GO Rocket Grunts
Pokémon forms and variants
Permanent: Shiny Pokémon (GO) • Alternately colored Pokémon (animated series)
Gender differences • Form differences (GO)
Brilliant Pokémon • Alpha Pokémon
Transformations: Mega Evolution (Shuffle • Masters • GO) • Primal Reversion (GO) • Bond Phenomenon
Ultra Burst • Dynamax (GO) • Gigantamax • Eternamax • Terastal phenomenon
Groups: Totem Pokémon • Noble Pokémon • Titan Pokémon
Regional forms: Alolan • Galarian • Hisuian • Paldean
Analogous: Paradox Pokémon • Ecologically similar Pokémon
Pikachu variants: Surfing Pikachu • Flying Pikachu • Cosplay Pikachu • Pikachu in a cap
Miscellaneous: Fusions (GO) • Giant Pokémon • Spiky-eared Pichu • Partner Pokémon (LGPE)
Side series original: Shadow Pokémon • Shadow Lugia
Spin-off original: Shadow Pokémon (GO) • Primal Dialga • Toy Pokémon (Rusty Pokémon)
Shadow Mewtwo • Pokéxel • Illumina phenomenon
Animated series original: Pink Butterfree • Clone Pokémon • Crystal Onix
Mirage Pokémon • Meta Groudon • Green-crystal Deoxys
Manga original: Thu-Fi-Zer • Black Fog • Black Tyranitar
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