You’ll find plenty of Shadow Pokémon throughout your time playing Pokémon Go. They come from defeating Team Rocket members, or by beating them in Shadow Raids. If you catch a Shadow Ho-Oh, there’s a good chance you’re wondering if you should purify it, or keep it as a Shadow Pokémon.
It all comes down to the stats of a Pokémon and the attacks it can learn. Shadow Pokémon are distinct because they are different from their standard forms. For some, it’s better to use a Shadow Pokémon and lean into those differences. Other Pokémon do better in their standard form, and it’s worth it for you purify them, which also is a way to remove the Frustration move. Here’s what you need to know about if you should purify Shadow Ho-Oh or keep it as a Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon Go.