Naming Evolution/Power Up Tip for Current CP-Dominant Meta
Hi guys, I just thought I'd mention something I started doing that helped me select which mon to evolve/power up for gym defence.
When you get a candidate pokemon (e.g. Dratini, Larvitar, Rhyhorn, Chansey etc.) and you know it has good IVs and you'd consider maxing it if it's your best one when you get enough candies: name it what it's CP would be when it is fully evolved and powered up to level 30. (You can use this site's CP calculator)
This way, if you get another candidate of the same mon before you get enough candies, it provides a quick way to determine which one to evolve/power up without fussing and rechecking all the time (which I used to do every time I caught a new mon with similar IVs)
(I chose 30 just to standardize it, because the CP superiority will be retained if you're leveling up past 30).
I know it's not a mind-blowing trick, but it's certainly cut down on the finicky-ness of evolution decisions. Hope this helps someone!