Do Lucky Pokémon have better IVS?
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Lucky Pokémon have a guaranteed minimum IV of 12 in each stat, which means they are in the top 20% of Pokémon by default, and they can potentially have perfect IVs. This IV floor of 12 gives Lucky Pokémon a significant advantage over non-Lucky Pokémon, making them more likely to be strong opponents in battle and require less Stardust to power up.
Understanding Lucky Pokémon
Lucky Pokémon are a result of a Lucky Trade, which can occur when two trainers are Lucky Friends. This type of trade guarantees that the Pokémon will have an IV of at least 12 in each stat, but it’s not a guarantee that the IV will increase.
IV Ranges for Lucky Trades
For example, if a Pokémon has an IV of 14-14-14 before the trade, it could potentially become a perfect IV Pokémon, but it could also drop to 12-12-12.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can Lucky Pokémon have perfect IVs?: Yes, Lucky Pokémon can have perfect IVs, and the IV floor of 12 gives them a higher chance of having high IVs.
- Do Lucky Pokémon have any advantages?: Yes, Lucky Pokémon require 50% less Stardust to power up and are more likely to be strong opponents in battle.
- Does a Lucky Trade increase IVs?: A Lucky Trade guarantees a minimum IV of 12 in each stat, but it’s not a guarantee that the IV will increase.
- What happens if you Lucky Trade a 100% IV Pokémon?: The IV of the Pokémon will be recalculated, and it may not remain a 100% IV Pokémon.
- Are Lucky Pokémon always 3 stars?: No, Lucky Pokémon can have a rating of 2 or 3 stars, depending on their IV.
- Is a 0% IV Pokémon rare?: Yes, a 0% IV Pokémon is extremely rare, even compared to 4-star or perfect IV Pokémon.
- How rare is a 6 IV Pokémon?: The odds of getting a 6 IV Pokémon are very low, making them extremely rare.
- How do you guarantee a Lucky Trade?: To guarantee a Lucky Trade, you need to be Lucky Friends with another trainer, which can be achieved by reaching the Best Friends level.
- What Pokémon are best suited for Lucky Trades?: Any Pokémon can be lucky, but some of the most sought-after Lucky Pokémon include Mewtwo, Metagross, and Rayquaza.
- Can Shiny Pokémon be Lucky?: Yes, a Pokémon can be both Shiny and Lucky.
- How do you tell if a Pokémon is 100% IV before catching it?: You can check the Pokémon’s star rating and stamp to determine its IV.
- Can a Pokémon have 6 perfect IVs?: Yes, it is possible for a Pokémon to have 6 perfect IVs, but it’s extremely rare.
- Is a 2-star Pokémon good?: A 2-star Pokémon can still be a good opponent in battle, but its IV will be lower than a 3-star or 4-star Pokémon.
- Is Lucky Pokémon permanent?: No, the Lucky Friend status is not permanent and will be cleared after a trade.
- Can you trade Shiny Pokémon?: Yes, you can trade Shiny Pokémon, but the cost will be higher if one of the trainers doesn’t have the Shiny Pokémon.