Shadow Purification Planning
Shadow Pokemon can look tempting after a strong appraisal. Purification changes that decision. This calculator helps you compare the current shadow spread with the purified spread. It focuses on IV gains, appraisal score, resource impact, and simple battle tradeoffs. The goal is not to force one answer. It shows the numbers so you can choose with confidence.
Why IV Gain Matters
Purification adds two points to each IV, up to the normal cap. A shadow with thirteen attack, thirteen defense, and thirteen stamina becomes perfect after purification. Lower spreads still improve, but the final value may not justify the cost. The calculator shows each stat before and after. It also shows total IV score and percentage gain. These values help you spot perfect outcomes, near perfect outcomes, and small upgrades.
Cost and Upgrade Impact
Purifying costs stardust and candy. After that, future upgrades can be cheaper when discounts apply. The tool lets you enter purification cost, planned power up stardust, planned candy, and discount rates. It then estimates savings and net cost. A positive net value means the future discount may offset the purification cost. A negative value means purification is mainly a collection, task, or appraisal choice.
Battle Tradeoff View
Shadow forms usually hit harder, but they can also be more fragile. Purified forms gain IVs and lose the shadow modifiers. This calculator uses optional base stats and multipliers to build a rough combat score. It is not a full simulator. It is a planning guide for quick comparisons. Use it with move quality, raid role, trainer battle limits, and personal goals.
Best Use Cases
Use this page when a shadow creature is close to a perfect appraisal. Also use it before spending rare resources. Enter conservative upgrade plans if you are unsure. Compare several candidates using the CSV export. Save a PDF when you need a record. The best choice often depends on your collection goals. Some players value perfect purified entries. Others prefer high damage shadow attackers. The calculator keeps both views visible.
Read the recommendation as a helpful signal, not a rule. Game needs change often. A raid attacker, a trophy entry, and a budget project can each deserve different choices later too.