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Advanced DM Filter Configuration

Master complex Pokemon filters, IV ranges, PVP stats, and customize your alert experience.

1 Filter System Overview

The DM alert filter system lets you precisely control which Pokemon, raids, and quests trigger notifications. Understanding how filters work together helps you avoid alert overload while catching what matters most.

Pokemon Filters

Select specific species, forms, and variants

IV Filters

Set minimum IV percentages and ranges

PVP Filters

Target Great, Ultra, and Master League ranks

Raid Filters

Filter by tier, boss, and mega status

Filter Logic: Filters work with AND logic within categories and OR logic between selected items. A Pokemon must match ALL your criteria to trigger an alert.

2 Pokemon Species Filters

Configure which Pokemon species you want to receive alerts for. You can be as broad or specific as needed.

All Pokemon

Receive alerts for every Pokemon spawn. Only recommended if combined with strict IV filters to avoid overwhelming notifications.

High Volume

Specific Pokemon

Select individual Pokemon from the list. Best for hunting rare spawns, shinies, or meta-relevant Pokemon.

By Generation

Filter Pokemon by their generation (Gen 1-8). Useful for completing regional Pokedex or event hunting.

By Type

Filter Pokemon by their type (Fire, Water, etc.). Great for type-themed events or medal grinding.

Special Pokemon Considerations

Regional Pokemon

Enable alerts for region-exclusive Pokemon when traveling or during special events.

Costume/Event Pokemon

Costumed Pokemon (hat Pikachu, etc.) can be filtered separately from their base forms.

Shadow Pokemon

Team Rocket Shadow Pokemon require enabling the Shadow filter specifically.

Mega Pokemon

Mega-evolved Pokemon in the wild (rare) have their own filter toggle.

3 IV Filter Configuration

Individual Values (IVs) determine a Pokemon's stat potential. Filter settings help you find the perfect specimens for raids, PVP, or collection.

Understanding IV Percentages

0-50%Poor
51-79%Average
80-89%Good
90-99%Great
100%Perfect

Common IV Filter Setups

Hundo Hunter
100% Only
Min IV:100%
Pokemon:All

Get notified for every perfect IV Pokemon. Low volume, high value alerts.

Raid Ready
90%+
Min IV:90%
Pokemon:Meta-relevant only

Find high-IV raid attackers. Good balance of quality and volume.

Rare Collector
Any IV
Min IV:0%
Pokemon:Rare species only

Never miss a rare spawn regardless of IVs. Best for Pokedex completion.

Pro Tip: For nundo (0/0/0) collectors, set Max IV to 0% instead of Min IV. Some Pokemon are more valuable as nundos for PVP or collection purposes.

4 PVP Rank Filters

PVP filters help you find Pokemon with ideal stat distributions for competitive battles. Unlike raids, PVP often favors lower Attack IVs for better stat products within CP limits.

GL

Great League

CP ≤ 1500

The most popular competitive league. Many Pokemon peak in Great League, making good ranks highly valuable.

Recommended Filter:Rank 1-100
UL

Ultra League

CP ≤ 2500

Mid-tier competitive league. Many Pokemon need XL candy investment to reach optimal stats at this level.

Recommended Filter:Rank 1-50
ML

Master League

No CP Limit

No CP cap means highest IVs win. Use standard IV filters (90%+) rather than PVP rank for Master League.

Recommended Filter:Use IV% instead

Understanding PVP Ranks

Rank 1

The mathematically perfect IV spread for that Pokemon in that league. Extremely rare.

Rank 2-10

Excellent PVP Pokemon. Barely distinguishable from Rank 1 in actual battles.

Rank 11-100

Great PVP Pokemon. Still highly competitive and worth investing in.

Rank 100+

Functional but not optimal. Consider waiting for a better specimen before major investment.

5 Raid & Egg Filters

Configure notifications for raid battles and egg hatches in your covered regions.

Raid Tier Filters

1-Star

Easy solo raids, good for beginners

★★★3-Star

Soloable with good counters

★★★★★5-Star

Legendary raids, require groups

MEGAMega Raids

Mega Energy rewards

Raid Boss Filters

  • Filter by specific Pokemon bosses currently in rotation
  • Enable/disable shiny-eligible raid bosses
  • Set alerts for new rotation debuts

Timing Filters

  • Set minimum time remaining on raid eggs/battles
  • Filter out raids about to expire
  • Egg hatch notifications vs active raid notifications

6 Quest & Research Filters

Field Research quests reset daily and offer guaranteed encounters, items, and resources. Filter by reward type to find exactly what you need.

Pokemon Encounters

Quests that reward specific Pokemon encounters. Great for:

  • Shiny hunting (guaranteed species)
  • Rare/event Pokemon
  • Pokemon with legacy moves

Item Rewards

Filter quests by item rewards:

  • Rare Candy / Rare Candy XL
  • TMs (Fast/Charged/Elite)
  • Evolution items
  • Mega Energy

Stardust Rewards

Set minimum stardust thresholds for quest alerts:

  • 500+ Stardust quests
  • 1000+ Stardust quests (recommended)
  • High-value stardust events

7 Combining Filters Effectively

The real power of the filter system comes from combining multiple criteria. Here are proven filter combinations for different play styles:

Casual Player

Low Volume
Pokemon:100% IV only OR favorite species
Raids:5-Star and Mega only
Quests:Rare Candy and encounters

Get notified only for the most valuable finds without alert fatigue.

PVP Enthusiast

Medium Volume
Pokemon:PVP meta species, Rank 1-50 GL/UL
IV:Disabled (using PVP ranks instead)
Quests:Elite TM and XL Candy rewards

Focus on building the perfect PVP team with optimal stat products.

Raid Master

Medium Volume
Pokemon:Top raid counters, 93%+ IV
Raids:All tiers, current rotation bosses
Quests:Rare Candy, TMs, Mega Energy

Build raid teams and never miss a raid opportunity in your area.

Completionist

High Volume
Pokemon:Rare spawns (any IV), 100% all species
Raids:New bosses, shiny-eligible
Quests:All encounter rewards

Fill your Pokedex and living dex with every rare find possible.

8 Filter Optimization Tips

1

Start Strict, Then Loosen

Begin with strict filters (100% IV, Rank 1-10 PVP) and gradually expand if you're not getting enough alerts. It's easier to add than to filter through noise.

2

Update for Events

During Community Days or special events, temporarily adjust filters to catch event-specific spawns or increased shiny rates.

3

Use PVP OR IV, Not Both

For a single Pokemon, use either PVP rank filters OR IV filters. Using both can cause you to miss good PVP specimens with "low" IVs.

4

Consider Spawn Rates

Common Pokemon need stricter IV filters (98%+). Rare Pokemon can use looser filters since any spawn is valuable.

5

Check Despawn Times

Factor in your travel time. There's no point in alerts for spawns you can't reach before they despawn.

6

Review Periodically

Meta shifts, new Pokemon release, and your collection grows. Review and update filters monthly to stay relevant.

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