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'''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, 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 {{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 | 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 {{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. | ||
The | The {{OBP|Move|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. | ||
==Characteristics== | ==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. | 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 | 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}}. | ||
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, | 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, {{DL|Jessie|Pokémon GO|Jessie}}, and {{DL|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 | 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 {{g|HOME}}. | ||
Shadow Pokémon, once captured by the player, all have the following characteristics: | Shadow Pokémon, once captured by the player, all have the following characteristics: | ||
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** ×<sup>6</sup>/<sub>5</sub> Attack | ** ×<sup>6</sup>/<sub>5</sub> Attack | ||
** ×<sup>5</sup>/<sub>6</sub> Defense | ** ×<sup>5</sup>/<sub>6</sub> Defense | ||
* Cannot be | * Cannot be {{OBP|trade|GO}}d (since July 25, 2019) | ||
* Cannot [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] | * Cannot [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] | ||