What is the best PvP IV for Great League in Pokémon GO?

In Great League (1500 CP cap), the best IVs are typically 0 Attack / 15 Defense / 15 HP. Lower Attack IV keeps CP low, allowing you to power up to a higher level where all stats benefit from a larger CPM multiplier. Use the PvP IV Rank Checker at pogotools.net to find the exact rank for your Pokémon out of 4,096 possible combinations.

How do I search for shiny Pokémon in Pokémon GO?

Type 'shiny' in the Pokémon GO search bar to filter for all Shiny Pokémon. Combine with other filters: 'shiny&4*' for perfect shinies, 'shiny&!favorite' for unfavorited shinies, 'shiny&legendary' for shiny legendaries. The PoGo Tools search builder lets you create complex multi-filter searches visually.

What are the best counters for Mewtwo raids in Pokémon GO?

Mewtwo is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark type moves. Top counters include Mega Gengar, Giratina Origin, Darkrai, Chandelure, and Hydreigon. Use the search string '@1ghost,@2ghost,@3ghost,@1dark,@2dark,@3dark,@1bug,@2bug,@3bug' to find your best attackers across all three move slots.

How do search strings work in Pokémon GO?

Pokémon GO search strings use special tokens to filter storage. The & symbol means AND (both conditions required), comma means OR (either condition), and ! means NOT (exclude). Example: '4*,3*&!shadow' finds 3-star or 4-star Pokémon that aren't shadows. Use '@1type' for fast move, '@2type' for charged move, and '@3type' for the second charged move.

What is the Pokémon GO type chart damage multiplier?

Pokémon GO uses different multipliers than the main games. Super effective = 1.6x damage, not very effective = 0.625x, double super effective = 2.56x, double resistance = 0.391x. There are no true immunities — what would be immune in the main games deals 0.391x in GO. Double weaknesses (like Ice vs Rayquaza) deal 2.56x damage.

How do I maximize my catch rate in Pokémon GO?

Stack multipliers: Ultra Ball (2.0x) + Golden Razz Berry (2.5x) + Excellent Curve Throw (up to 2.0x × 1.7x). These multiply together for up to 17x the base catch rate. The circle lock trick lets you guarantee your target circle size: hold the ball, wait for ideal size, release, wait for the attack animation, then throw during it.

Pokemon GO Tools — Free Trainer Toolkit

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