How do I get EVs?
You can get EVs (Effort Values) by defeating or catching specific Pokémon, with each Pokémon granting a certain number of EV points depending on its characteristics, and you can also obtain EVs through the use of vitamins, which give your Pokémon 10 EV points in a particular stat. The EV points you gain from defeating or catching Pokémon or using vitamins will contribute to your Pokémon’s overall stats, with 4 EV points equaling a one-point increase in a specific stat.
Understanding EVs
What are EVs?
To further understand EVs, it’s essential to know that they are passive stats that your Pokémon gain, and they can be increased through various methods, including battling and using vitamins.
FAQs
Q1: How do Pokémon grant EVs?
Pokémon grant EV points when defeated, usually dependent on what they’re naturally known for, with some Pokémon granting 1, 2, or 3 EV points.
Q2: Can I get EVs without battling?
Yes, you can get EVs without battling by using vitamins, which give your Pokémon 10 EV points in a particular stat.
Q3: Where can I buy vitamins?
You can buy vitamins from the Shopping Mall 9 in Black and White.
Q4: Why am I not gaining EVs?
You may not be gaining EVs because you’ve already maxed out your Pokémon’s EVs, with a total limit of 510 EV points and a max of 252 EV points per stat.
Q5: Do I only get EVs when leveling up?
No, you don’t only get EVs when leveling up, as EVs take effect at all levels, but they scale, meaning you won’t see their full effect until you level up higher.
Q6: Can people afford EVs?
Not everyone can afford EVs, as they are generally more expensive than traditional vehicles, with only about one-third of American households making more than $100,000 a year.
Q7: How many EVs can I get?
Pokémon can only gain a total of 510 EVs, spread throughout all six stats, with a max of 252 EVs per stat.
Q8: How many EVs does a vitamin give?
Each vitamin gives 10 EVs to a specific stat, with 26 vitamins needed to max out a stat.
Q9: Are EVs becoming cheaper?
Yes, EVs are becoming cheaper, with the price of the average electric car coming down by nearly 20% in one year.
Q10: Do feathers increase EVs?
Yes, feathers raise the corresponding EV by 1 point, but they are not subject to the same limit as vitamins.
Q11: Do Pokémon always give EVs?
No, not all Pokémon give EVs, as only trained Pokémon have Effort Values, while wild Pokémon do not.
Q12: Can a Pokémon have 0 EVs?
Yes, a Pokémon can have 0 EVs, but this is rare and usually requires breeding.
Q13: Do Pokémon get EVs without battling?
Pokémon can get EVs without battling if they gain experience, such as through the use of EXP Share.
Q14: How does EV training work?
EV training involves increasing your Pokémon’s EVs through battling or using vitamins, with the goal of maxing out their stats.
Q15: What prevents people from buying EVs?
Several factors prevent people from buying EVs, including higher costs, limited charging infrastructure, and lack of knowledge about EVs.