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Learn how to obtain Purified Gems and Shadow Shards in Pokemon GO to battle and purify Shadow Pokemon effectively.
Pokemon GO introduces various items to enhance your gameplay experience. Among these, Purified Gems stand out for their usefulness in Shadow Raids. You need to gather Shadow Shards to create Purified Gems. These items are crucial for weakening Shadow Pokemon during these challenging battles. Let’s explore how you can collect and use these valuable resources.
How To Get Shadow Shards in Pokemon GO
To collect Shadow Shards, you must defeat members of Team GO Rocket. Engage in battles with Team GO Rocket Grunts, their Leaders, or even Giovanni to earn Shadow Shards. Shadow Raids also reward you with these items. The number of shards you get depends on the difficulty of the encounter.
Defeating a Grunt grants you one Shadow Shard. Facing a Team GO Rocket Leader rewards you with three shards. Battling Giovanni gives you four shards. Winning Shadow Raids can earn you up to five shards, depending on the raid’s level. Participating in higher-difficulty battles is a great way to earn shards quickly.
What Are Purified Gems and How Do You Collect Them
Purified Gems are unique items designed for Shadow Raids. Their primary function is to calm enraged Shadow Pokemon, making them easier to defeat. To collect Purified Gems, you need Shadow Shards. Four Shadow Shards are required to craft one Purified Gem.
You can carry a maximum of ten Purified Gems at a time. To craft them, use the Shard Refiner, a tool exclusively managed by Professor Willow. The Professor combines your shards to create Purified Gems, which you can bring into Shadow Raids for strategic advantages. During a Shadow Raid, you can use up to five Purified Gems. If other trainers also use their Purified Gems, their effects stack, making it easier to control the raid boss’s rage.
How To Make Purified Gems
Crafting Purified Gems involves using the Shard Refiner. Each gem requires four Shadow Shards. Collect enough shards from battles or raids, and Professor Willow will refine them into Purified Gems. Remember, the Shard Refiner is not an item you can own; it is an in-game feature managed by the Professor.
If you defeat Giovanni, you receive enough shards to make one gem. Battling all three Team GO Rocket Leaders—Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra—gives you nine shards, enough for over two gems. Grunts and Shadow Raids provide fewer shards, but consistent participation ensures you collect enough shards for crafting.
Use of Purified Gems in Pokemon GO
Purified Gems are essential for battling Shadow Pokemon during three-star and five-star Shadow Raids. These raids feature Shadow Pokemon that may become enraged, boosting their attack and defense stats. When this happens, using Purified Gems helps neutralize their rage.
Each trainer can use up to five Purified Gems in a single Shadow Raid. If multiple trainers participate and use gems, the calming effects stack, significantly reducing the Shadow Pokemon’s power. This teamwork especially comes in handy when facing powerful Shadow Raid bosses.
Using Purified Gems effectively increases your chances of defeating Shadow Pokemon and catching them afterward. Their strategic importance in Shadow Raids makes collecting and crafting them a priority for dedicated trainers.
Additional Benefits of Purifying a Shadow Pokemon
Purified Pokemon have improved appraisals and require less Stardust and Candy to Power Up, Evolve, or learn a new attack. When you purify a Shadow Pokemon, it forgets the move Frustration and learns Return, a Charged Attack. These enhancements make purifying Shadow Pokemon a valuable step for strengthening your team.
Mastering the usage of Shadow Shards and Purified Gems will enhance your performance in Pokemon GO’s Shadow Raids. Start battling Team GO Rocket and participating in Shadow Raids to gather these valuable resources and gain the upper hand in your adventures.
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