With the arrival of Shadow Palkia to Pokémon Go, there are several significant decisions players need to make when adding this Pokémon to their team. The first one is if it’s worth purifying it, or is keeping it as a shadow Pokémon a better idea?
It’s a tough choice. Shadow Palkia receives several benefits the standard version won’t get, but there are some disadvantages to choosing this form. How you go about it will be up to you, and it all comes down to how you’re planning to use Palkia on your team. Although the Origin Forme Palkia remains the strongest way to use this Pokémon, Shadow Palkia remains a viable choice. Here’s what you need to know about if you should purify Shadow Palkia or keep it in this form in Pokémon Go.