Pokémon GO Storage Cleanup Last Updated: 2026-06-29
The normal flow is TradeCandy, Transfer2x, then Giveaway. PvPReview, SafeDelete, and Post-Trade Delete are separate passes; Deleted is a staging tag, not an immediate transfer command.
Primary Sorting Flow
1
TradeCandy
Save trade-worthy catches before transfer decisions.
2
Transfer2x
Stage low-appraisal transfer candidates for bonus candy.
3
Giveaway
Rescue useful Pokémon from Transfer2x for other players.
4
Deleted
Final staging bucket for things safe to transfer later.
TradeCandy → Transfer2x → Giveaway is the normal run order.
Separate / Optional Passes
PvPReview
Optional; run before cleanup if you care about PvP.
SafeDelete → Deleted
Run late or when storage is full.
Post-Trade → Deleted
Run after trading and after the other passes.
Important: These strings only target
0*,1*,2* Pokémon. Higher-appraisal Pokémon remain outside the bulk flow and should stay in your manual PokéGenie review and rename process.
Search String
TradeCandy Tagging
Run: firstTag: TradeCandyResult: save for trades
0*/1*/2*untaggeduntradeddistance 91+candy <=100useful families
TradeCandy Tagging
0*,1*,2*&!#&!favorite&!shiny&!shadow&!legendary&!mythical&!ultrabeast&!dynamax&!gigantamax&!fusion&!costume&!locationbackground&!xxl&!xxs&!xs&!xl&!defender&!buddy1-5&!@special&!traded&distance91-,countcandy0-100,Pikachu,Abra-Machamp,Magnemite-Magneton,Gastly-Gengar,Exeggcute-Exeggutor,Rhyhorn-Chansey,Electabuzz-Magmar,Magikarp-Gyarados,Omanyte-Omastar,Dratini-Dragonite,Togepi-Togetic,Unown,Shuckle,Swinub-Piloswine,Blissey,Treecko-Swampert,Ralts-Gardevoir,Roselia,Trapinch-Flygon,Bagon-Metagross,Budew-Rampardos,Gible-Garchomp,Riolu-Lucario,Magnezone,Electivire-Togekiss,Mamoswine,Roggenrola-Gigalith,Drilbur-Excadrill,Timburr-Conkeldurr,Darmanitan,Litwick-Haxorus,Vullaby-Heatmor,Deino-Volcarona,Tyrunt-Tyrantrum,Noibat-Noivern,Popplio-Primarina,Grubbin-Vikavolt,Jangmo-o-Kommo-o,Nihilego,Dreepy-Dragapult,Charcadet-Ceruledge,Glimmet-Glimmora,Frigibax-BaxcaliburSearch String Set
Transfer2x Tagging
Run: after TradeCandyTag: Transfer2xResult: hold for 2x transfer
Pass A: candy <=150Pass B: useful familiesPass C: expensive evolutionsuntaggedlow appraisal
Pass A: Any family with very low candy
0*,1*,2*&!#&!favorite&!shiny&!shadow&!legendary&!mythical&!ultrabeast&!dynamax&!gigantamax&!fusion&!costume&!locationbackground&!xxl&!xxs&!xs&!xl&!defender&!buddy1-5&!@special&countcandy0-150Pass B: Useful families or moderate candy
0*,1*,2*&!#&!favorite&!shiny&!shadow&!legendary&!mythical&!ultrabeast&!dynamax&!gigantamax&!fusion&!costume&!locationbackground&!xxl&!xxs&!xs&!xl&!defender&!buddy1-5&!@special&countcandy0-250,Larvitar-Tyranitar,Vigoroth-Slaking,Bagon-Metagross,Budew-Rampardos,Gible-Garchomp,Riolu-Lucario,Togekiss,Roggenrola-Gigalith,Drilbur-Excadrill,Timburr-Conkeldurr,Darumaka-Darmanitan,Litwick-Haxorus,Heatmor,Deino-Volcarona,Tyrunt-Tyrantrum,Noibat-Noivern,Grubbin-Vikavolt,Jangmo-o-Kommo-o,Dreepy-Dragapult,Charcadet-Ceruledge,Frigibax-Baxcalibur&Abra-Machamp,Magnemite-Magneton,Gastly-Gengar,Exeggcute-Exeggutor,Rhyhorn-Tangela,Electabuzz-Magmar,Magikarp-Gyarados,Omanyte-Omastar,Dratini-Dragonite,Togepi-Togetic,Espeon-Umbreon,Unown,Shuckle,Swinub-Piloswine,Blissey,Larvitar-Tyranitar,Treecko-Swampert,Ralts-Gardevoir,Slakoth-Slaking,Roselia,Trapinch-Flygon,Chimecho,Bagon-Metagross,Budew-Rampardos,Cherubi-Cherrim,Drifloon-Drifblim,Gible-Garchomp,Riolu-Lucario,Magnezone,Tangrowth-Togekiss,Leafeon-Glaceon,Mamoswine,Roggenrola-Gigalith,Drilbur-Excadrill,Timburr-Conkeldurr,Darumaka-Darmanitan,Litwick-Haxorus,Vullaby-Heatmor,Deino-Volcarona,Furfrou,Tyrunt-Tyrantrum,Sylveon,Noibat-Noivern,Diancie-Volcanion,Popplio-Primarina,Grubbin-Vikavolt,Rockruff-Lycanroc,Mareanie-Salazzle,Bounsweet-Passimian,Sandygast-Palossand,Komala-Togedemaru,Bruxish-Kommo-o,Nihilego,Drizzile-Inteleon,Corvisquire-Corviknight,Gossifleur-Eldegoss,Applin-Appletun,Toxel-Centiskorch,Sinistea-Polteageist,Hatterene-Perrserker,Mr. Rime-Runerigus,Falinks,Snom-Stonjourner,Indeedee,Dreepy-Dragapult,Kubfu-Zarude,Wyrdeer,Sneasler,Meowscarada,Skeledirge-Quaquaval,Nymble-Lokix,Tandemaus-Maushold,Smoliv-Arboliva,Charcadet-Bellibolt,Shroodle-Grafaiai,Toedscool-Toedscruel,Flittle-Bombirdier,Varoom-Revavroom,Orthworm-Houndstone,Cetoddle-Cetitan,Dondozo-Clodsire,Dudunsparce-Kingambit,Frigibax-Gholdengo,1011-1013,1019Pass C: Expensive evolution families
0*,1*,2*&!#&!favorite&!shiny&!shadow&!legendary&!mythical&!ultrabeast&!dynamax&!gigantamax&!fusion&!costume&!locationbackground&!xxl&!xxs&!xs&!xl&!defender&!buddy1-5&!@special&countcandy0-500&Magikarp-Gyarados,Wailmer-Wailord,Swablu-Altaria,Larvesta-Volcarona,Noibat-Noivern,Stufful-Bewear,Wimpod-Golisopod,Meltan-Melmetal,Applin-Appletun,Toxel-Toxtricity,Snom-Frosmoth,1011,1019Search String
Giveaway Candidates
Run: after Transfer2xTag: GiveawayResult: rescue from transfer pile
inside #Transfer2xuntradedbeginner-friendlybudget raideasy trade
Giveaway Candidates
#Transfer2x&!traded&Venusaur,Charizard,Blastoise,Alakazam-Machamp,Golem,Gastly-Gengar,Rhyhorn-Rhyperior,Magikarp-Gyarados,Vaporeon-Flareon,Dratini-Dragonite,Espeon-Umbreon,Swinub-Piloswine,Larvitar-Tyranitar,Sceptile,Blaziken,Ralts-Gardevoir,Aron-Aggron,Roselia,Walrein,Bagon-Metagross,Rampardos,Gible-Garchomp,Leafeon-Glaceon,Mamoswine,Drilbur-Excadrill,Timburr-Conkeldurr,Darmanitan,Litwick-Chandelure,Deino-Hydreigon,Tyrantrum,Sylveon,Grubbin-Vikavolt,Frigibax-BaxcaliburSearch String
Backlog-Safe Quick Delete
Run: late / emergencyTag: DeletedResult: staged transfer
0*/1*/2*candy 101+localrecentunder 2000 CP unless tradedprotect useful families
Safety notes
SafeDelete is conservative. Tagged, favorite, special, unusual-size, defender, buddy, and selected useful-family Pokémon stay out of Deleted. It starts at countcandy101-; !cp2000-,traded and distance90,traded let already-traded Pokémon bypass those untraded safeguards.
Backlog-Safe Quick Delete
0*,1*,2*&countcandy101-&!#&!favorite&!shiny&!shadow&!legendary&!mythical&!ultrabeast&!dynamax&!gigantamax&!fusion&!costume&!locationbackground&!xxl&!xxs&!xs&!xl&!defender&!buddy1-5&!@special&!cp2000-,traded&age0-2190,traded&distance90,traded&!Abra-Machamp&!Gastly-Gengar&!Rhyhorn-Chansey&!Magikarp-Gyarados&!Dratini-Dragonite&!Togepi-Togetic&!Unown&!Shuckle&!Swinub-Piloswine&!Blissey&!Larvitar-Tyranitar&!Treecko-Swampert&!Ralts-Gardevoir&!Vigoroth-Slaking&!Spinda&!Bagon-Metagross&!Budew-Rampardos&!Gible-Garchomp&!Riolu-Lucario&!Togekiss&!Roggenrola-Gigalith&!Drilbur-Excadrill&!Timburr-Conkeldurr&!Darumaka-Darmanitan&!Litwick-Haxorus&!Heatmor&!Deino-Volcarona&!Scatterbug-Vivillon&!Tyrunt-Tyrantrum&!Noibat-Noivern&!Grubbin-Vikavolt&!Jangmo-o-Kommo-o&!Meltan-Melmetal&!Dreepy-Dragapult&!Charcadet-Ceruledge&!Frigibax-BaxcaliburOptional Main-Account Passes
Optional Search String
Optional Post-Trade Delete Tagging
Run: after tradesTag: DeletedResult: staged transfer
0*/1*/2*already tradeduntaggedtrade value spentcore protections
Post-Trade Delete Tagging
0*,1*,2*&traded&!#&!favorite&!shiny&!shadow&!legendary&!mythical&!ultrabeast&!dynamax&!gigantamax&!fusion&!costume&!locationbackground&!xxl&!xxs&!xs&!xl&!defender&!buddy1-5&!@specialOptional Search String Set
Optional PvP Candidate Review
Optional PvP step: Only use this if you participate in Pokémon GO PvP. Tag results as PvPReview, then manually verify before investing candy, stardust, Elite TMs, or evolution items.
Run: optional, before cleanupTag: PvPReviewResult: manual PvP review
spreadsheet stringslow attack / bulk patternsmanual validationmeta changes often
PvP source and caveats
Use the linked spreadsheet for fresher PvP strings, more detailed options, and format-specific updates: PvP search string spreadsheet. Pokémon GO search cannot calculate PvP IV rank, stat product, move requirements, XL requirements, evolution CP outcomes, or current meta value. Treat these as candidates only.
PvP Candidates Search 1
Massive PvP Search string 1. Excludes pokemon tagged as #pvp or #notpvpPvP Candidates Search 2
Massive PvP Search string 2. Excludes pokemon tagged as #pvp or #notpvpPvP Candidates Search 3
Massive PvP Search string 3. Excludes pokemon tagged as #pvp or #notpvpPvP Candidates Search 4
Massive PvP Search string 4. Excludes pokemon tagged as #pvp or #notpvpPvP Candidates Search 5
Massive PvP Search string 5. Excludes pokemon tagged as #pvp or #notpvpFinal Search String
Review Excluded Pokémon
Run: lastTag: ReviewResult: manual decision
0*/1*/2*untaggedhigh CPSpindaScatterbug familysize variants
Review Excluded Pokémon
0*,1*,2*&!#&cp2000-,Spinda,Scatterbug-Vivillon,xl,xxl,xs,xxsOptional Alternate Account Cleanup
Optional Alt Search String
Alternate Trade Tagging
Run: first on altTag: TradeResult: save trade material
0*/1*/2*untaggedunder 2000 CPuntradeddistance 91+useful families
Alt-account notes
This is intentionally simpler than the main account. It avoids candy-count logic, keeps 2000+ CP raid pieces, and only creates Trade and Delete review buckets.
Alternate Trade Tagging
0*,1*,2*&!#&!favorite&!shiny&!legendary&!mythical&!ultrabeast&!dynamax&!gigantamax&!fusion&!defender&!buddy1-5&!@special&!cp2000-&!traded&distance91-,Pikachu,Abra-Machamp,Magnemite-Magneton,Gastly-Gengar,Exeggcute-Exeggutor,Rhyhorn-Chansey,Electabuzz-Magmar,Magikarp-Gyarados,Omanyte-Omastar,Dratini-Dragonite,Togepi-Togetic,Unown,Shuckle,Swinub-Piloswine,Blissey,Larvitar-Tyranitar,Treecko-Swampert,Ralts-Gardevoir,Roselia,Trapinch-Flygon,Bagon-Metagross,Budew-Rampardos,Gible-Garchomp,Riolu-Lucario,Magnezone,Electivire-Togekiss,Mamoswine,Roggenrola-Gigalith,Drilbur-Excadrill,Timburr-Conkeldurr,Darmanitan,Litwick-Haxorus,Vullaby-Heatmor,Deino-Volcarona,Tyrunt-Tyrantrum,Noibat-Noivern,Popplio-Primarina,Grubbin-Vikavolt,Jangmo-o-Kommo-o,Nihilego,Dreepy-Dragapult,Charcadet-Ceruledge,Glimmet-Glimmora,Frigibax-BaxcaliburOptional Alt Search String
Alternate Delete Tagging
Run: after TradeTag: DeleteResult: alt cleanup bucket
0*/1*/2*untaggedunder 2000 CPnon-specialnot already Trade
Alternate Delete Tagging
0*,1*,2*&!#&!favorite&!shiny&!legendary&!mythical&!ultrabeast&!dynamax&!gigantamax&!fusion&!defender&!buddy1-5&!@special&!cp2000-