List of Pokemon that Has Been Buffed/Nerfed After Recent CP Update in Pokemon GO

Niantic is changing the combat power of some Pokemon in Pokemon Go.

The news of this major update came on Niantic’s website today, with the company announcing that certain Pokemon will have their maximum CP lowered and some will have it raised. The company said that they are doing this to create a “balanced and competitive battling and training experience.” Players will notice this change immediately, not having to wait until the next time they power up any given Pokemon.

Specifically, Niantic mentions that Alakazam, Rhydon, and Gengar are three Pokemon that are having their maximum CP increased. Niantic has not provided any examples of which Pokemon will have their CP decreased, but this category includes Pikachu and Porygon among many others.

Niantic also suggested that they may continue to make CP adjustments in the future and that this is not a one time change.

Based on research conducted by the Silph Road subreddit, here is a list of which Pokemon have received a boost in CP and which have received a reduction:

List of Buffed Pokemon:

Abra
Aerodactyl
Alakazam
Beedrill
Butterfree
Chansey
Charizard
Cloyster
Diglett
Dodrio
Doduo
Dragonite
Dugtrio
Electabuzz
Electrode
Exeggcute
Fearow
Flareon
Gastly
Gengar
Geodude
Goldeen
Golem
Graveler
Gyarados
Haunter
Hitmonchan
Hitmonlee
Horsea
Jolteon
Jynx
Kabuto
Kabutops
Kadabra
Kangaskhan
Kingler
Krabby
Machamp
Machoke
Machop
Magnemite
Magneton
Mankey
Marowak
Moltres
Mr. Mime
Muk
Omanyte
Omastar
Onix
Pinsir
Primeape
Raticate
Rattata
Rhydon
Rhyhorn
Sandshrew
Sandslash
Scyther
Seadra
Shellder
Snorlax
Starmie
Tangela
Tauros
Tentacool
Tentacruel
Vaporeon
Venomoth
Voltorb
Zapdos

List of Nerfed Pokemon

Arbok
Arcanine
Bellsprout
Blastoise
Bulbasaur
Caterpie
Charmander
Charmeleon
Clefable
Clefairy
Cubone
Dewgong
Dragonair
Dratini
Drowzee
Eevee
Ekans
Exeggutor
Farfetch’d
Gloom
Golbat
Golduck
Grimer
Growlithe
Hypno
Ivysaur
Jigglypuff
Kakuna
Koffing
Lickitung
Magikarp
Magmar
Meowth
Metapod
Nidoking
Nidoqueen
Nidoran
Nidorina
Nidorino
Ninetales
Oddish
Paras
Parasect
Persian
Pidgeot
Pidgeotto
Pidgey
Pikachu
Poliwag
Poliwhirl
Poliwrath
Ponyta
Porygon
Psyduck
Raichu
Seaking
Seel
Slowbro
Slowpoke
Spearow
Squirtle
Staryu
Venonat
Venusaur
Victreebel
Vileplume
Vulpix
Wartortle
Weedle
Weepinbell
Weezing
Wigglytuff
Zubat

And here is the full announcement of this major update from Niantic:

Trainers,

We have made adjustments to the CP (Combat Power) of various Pokémon. Some Pokémon, such as Alakazam, Rhydon, and Gengar will have their CP increased. Others will have their CP lowered. These changes will allow a more balanced and competitive battling and training experience in Gyms. We will continue to adjust the CP going forward to improve the game balance when necessary.

The Pokémon GO team

For those who want to verify these data, you can check out the original table here.