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Pokemon Filtering Deep Dive

Master the art of Pokemon filtering to receive alerts only for the catches that matter most to you.

1 Filter Overview

Pokemon filtering lets you control exactly which Pokemon trigger alerts. Rather than being flooded with notifications for every spawn, you can target specific species, IV ranges, forms, and more.

Species Filter

Choose specific Pokemon to track

IV Filter

Set minimum IV thresholds

Form Filter

Target regional variants and forms

Shiny Filter

Hunt for shiny-eligible spawns

2 Species Filtering

Species filtering is the foundation of your alert setup. You can create lists of Pokemon you want to track, or use preset categories.

Selection Methods

Quick

Preset Categories

Use built-in categories to quickly select groups of Pokemon:

Meta RelevantTop Pokemon for raids and PVP
Rare SpawnsUncommon wild encounters
Regional PokemonLocation-exclusive species
Event PokemonCurrently boosted spawns
Custom

Manual Selection

Build your own list by searching and selecting individual Pokemon:

Search Pokemon...
GibleAxewDeino+ Add more
Pro Tip

Create separate filter profiles for different hunting goals - one for hundos, one for PVP, one for shinies.

3 IV Filtering

IV (Individual Values) determine a Pokemon's potential. Filter by total IV percentage or individual Attack, Defense, and Stamina stats.

ATK
15
DEF
15
STA
15
Total IV100%Perfect "Hundo"

Common IV Thresholds

100%
Hundo
Perfect IVs (15/15/15)
96%+
High IV
Near-perfect specimens
90%+
Good IV
Solid raid attackers
0%
Nundo
Zero IVs (0/0/0)
Weather Boost Note

Weather-boosted Pokemon have a minimum IV floor of 4/4/4. If hunting for nundos, filter for non-boosted weather.

4 Form Filtering

Many Pokemon have multiple forms with different appearances, typings, or stats. Form filtering lets you target specific variants.

Regional Forms

AlolanVulpix, Sandshrew, Meowth
GalarianPonyta, Zigzagoon, Darumaka
HisuianGrowlithe, Sneasel, Voltorb
PaldeanWooper, Tauros

Costume & Event Forms

CostumeParty Hat, Flower Crown, etc.
ShadowTeam Rocket captures
PurifiedRescued Shadow Pokemon

Visual Variants

GenderUnfezant, Frillish, Hippopotas
SizeXXS, XXL variants
PatternSpinda, Vivillon, Unown

5 Shiny Hunting

While we can't detect if a specific spawn is shiny (that's determined when you encounter it), we can help you find shiny-eligible Pokemon more efficiently.

Shiny-Eligible Filter

Enable this filter to only receive alerts for Pokemon that have their shiny form released in the game. No more alerts for Pokemon that can't be shiny!

Shiny Hunting Strategies

1

Volume Hunting

Target common shiny-eligible species. More encounters = more chances. Filter for Pokemon like Magikarp, Swablu, or event-boosted spawns.

2

Rare Shiny Hunting

Focus on rare spawns that are shiny-eligible. Lower volume but more exciting finds like Gible, Axew, or Noibat.

3

New Release Hunting

Prioritize newly-released shinies during events. The community excitement adds to the hunt!

Important

Shiny status is determined at encounter, not spawn. Two players can encounter the same Pokemon and get different results.

6 Combining Filters

The real power comes from combining multiple filter types. Create precise targeting for your specific hunting goals.

Hundo HunterPopular
IV:100%
Pokemon:All species

Catch every perfect Pokemon in your region. The ultimate collector goal.

Meta Collector
IV:93%+
Pokemon:Meta relevant

Build a powerful raid team with high-IV meta Pokemon.

Rare Form Hunter
Forms:Alolan, Galarian
IV:Any

Collect regional variant forms for your Pokedex.

Shiny HundoRare
IV:100%
Shiny:Eligible only

The holy grail - find hundos that could be shiny when you click.

7 Real-World Examples

Scenario: New Player Building Teams

Goal: Build raid teams without being overwhelmed
Recommended Config:
  • Species: Meta Relevant preset
  • IV Threshold: 82%+ (3-star Pokemon)
  • Shiny Filter: Off (focus on utility)

Scenario: Hardcore Collector

Goal: Complete hundo dex, collect rarities
Recommended Config:
  • Species: All Pokemon
  • IV Threshold: 100% only
  • Include: Nundos (0%)
  • Forms: All variants

Scenario: Casual Weekend Player

Goal: Only get alerts for really special spawns
Recommended Config:
  • Species: Rare spawns only
  • IV Threshold: 96%+
  • Shiny Filter: On
  • Forms: Regional variants only