What Do the Bars Mean in Pokemon GO?
The bars on Pokemon in Pokemon GO show their CP (Combat Power) arc, which indicates how strong your Pokemon is in battle.
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The bars measure your phone's signal strength while playing. No signal, no Pikachu!
When you see a bar on a gym, it's showing the motivation level of the defending Pokemon in that gym. Keep it high, and your team stays in control!
As a trainer who's battled countless times, I can tell you those bars often mean how close your Pokemon is to max CP. Keep leveling up!
Honestly, does it even matter what the bars mean as long as you're catching 'em all?
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