Complete Pokemon EV/IV Training Guide (2024)

EV/IV Basics

Understanding EVs (Effort Values) and IVs (Individual Values) is crucial for competitive Pokemon training.

EV System Explained

• Maximum 252 EVs per stat
• Total limit of 510 EVs
• Every 4 EVs = 1 stat point at level 100
• EVs can be reset using berries

IV System Explained

• Range from 0-31 for each stat
• Cannot be changed (except Hyper Training)
• Inherited through breeding
• Perfect IVs = 31

EV Training Methods

Power Items

• Power Weight (HP)
• Power Bracer (Attack)
• Power Belt (Defense)
• Power Lens (Sp. Attack)
• Power Band (Sp. Defense)
• Power Anklet (Speed)

Vitamins

Each vitamin adds 10 EVs to its respective stat:

• HP Up
• Protein
• Iron
• Calcium
• Zinc
• Carbos

IV Breeding Guide

Breeding Mechanics

• Destiny Knot (passes 5 IVs)
• Power items (pass specific IV)
• Nature inheritance with Everstone
• Hidden Ability inheritance

Step-by-Step Breeding

1. Get 6IV Ditto (if possible)
2. Use Destiny Knot
3. Check IVs at the Judge
4. Replace parents progressively

Competitive Builds

Common EV Spreads

• 252 Atk / 252 Spe / 4 HP (Physical Sweeper)
• 252 SpA / 252 Spe / 4 HP (Special Sweeper)
• 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD (Physical Wall)
• 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Def (Special Wall)

Advanced Spreads

Custom EV spreads for specific scenarios:

• Speed control for Trick Room
• Bulk investment for survival
• Mixed attackers
• Specific damage calculations