Pokémon GO throws us into the deep end with the values of Pokémon and explains almost nothing. So what do cryptic abbreviations like WP, KP, or CP mean? We found out and share our knowledge with you!
Searching for and catching Pokémons in the most absurd places is all well and good, but eventually, you also want to do something with the caught beasts. For example, you can pit them against each other in the arena, which is possible from Trainer level 5. But how do you determine whether a specific Pokémon is worth it? Here come the values behind the quirky abbreviations like WP or KP into play.
WP/CP – The most important attribute
The most important value for each creature is a value called WP. This abbreviation stands for “Wettkampf-Punkte” and represents the general strength of the Pokémon. The higher the WP, the more damage it deals in the arena. The semicircle under the WP value indicates how much potential the corresponding beast has already tapped into and increases with each evolution. After that, the WP can only be increased with Stardust and candies. By the way, in the English version of Pokémon GO, WP is abbreviated as “CP” – Combat Power.
The WP of each caught Pokémon is determined randomly, and the higher your Trainer level, the stronger Pokémon you will find. Since the costs for Stardust and candies also increase with higher WP, you should focus on catching the strongest Pokémon with high WP rather than improving a weak creature from your early days as a Trainer. Also, pay attention to the size category of a Pokémon. These correspond to the usual clothing sizes and range from XS to XL. The bigger and heavier a Pokémon, the harder it can hit.
KP/HP – The life force of Pokémon
KP is the abbreviation for “Kraftpunkte” and indicates how much a Pokémon can take in a duel. If the KP drops to zero, the Pokémon is out of the game, and depending on where the duel took place, you have the following options:
- If your Pokémon was beaten in an arena of a rival faction, it is completely out of the game until you revive it with a “Revive.”
- However, if the arena was controlled by your faction, your defeated beast suffers less and staggers out of the arena with just one KP. You can then nurse it back to health with potions.
Both potions and Revives can be found as random loot at PokeStops or in the shop. In the English version of the app, KP is abbreviated as HP (Hit Points). You can find more tips and tricks as well as news about the game on our topic page about Pokémon GO.
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