How do IVs work in Scarlet and Violet?

IVs, or Individual Values, are a crucial aspect of the Pokémon series, determining the base stat potential of a Pokémon and making each one unique in terms of its strengths and weaknesses. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, IVs range from 0 to 31 and are essentially the “genes” of the Pokémon, influencing how powerful a Pokémon can become as it levels up, with higher IVs resulting in higher potential stats, such as attack power, defense, speed, and health.

Understanding IVs in Scarlet and Violet

IVs are a fundamental concept in the Pokémon universe, and understanding how they work is essential for any trainer looking to build a strong team. The following FAQs provide more insight into the world of IVs in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

FAQs about IVs in Scarlet and Violet

1. What is the best way to get high-IV Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet? The best option available to players is to participate in Tera Raid battles, particularly five-star raids and higher, where Pokémon caught from six-star Tera Raid battles are guaranteed to have five perfect IVs.
2. Can you max out IVs in Scarlet and Violet? If your Pokémon is over level 50, you can trade Bottle Caps to max out one IV, with five caps needed for the ideal Pokémon IV spread.
3. Do IVs matter in Scarlet and Violet? Yes, IVs are more important than ever, as maximizing the efficiency of your Pokémon’s stats is crucial to defeat 5-star and 6-star Tera Raid battles.
4. Do 7-star raids give perfect IVs? Yes, Pokémon caught in 7-star raids have complete perfect IVs and also come with the Mightiest Mark.
5. How do you get a 6 IV Ditto in Pokémon Scarlet? The best opportunity to get a six-IV Ditto comes from six-star Tera Raid battles, which can be unlocked in the post-game, with Pokémon caught in these raids guaranteed to have five perfect IVs and a random IV between 0 and 31 for the sixth stat.
6. Does Hyper Training max out IVs? Yes, Hyper Training allows you to boost a Pokémon’s IVs up to the maximum of 31 in each stat if the Pokémon is at Level 100.
7. Can you breed Dittos together? No, Ditto cannot breed with other Ditto, and the only way to acquire one is through catching them in the wild, trading, or claiming one in a special event.
8. How do you check a Pokémon’s IVs in Scarlet? To check a Pokémon’s IVs, talk to the receptionist at the Pokémon Center, then hover over the Pokémon you’d like to analyze in the Pokémon Boxes menu and press the + Judge button.
9. Do Hyper Trained IVs pass down in Scarlet? No, a Pokémon with Hyper Trained IVs will not pass them down if it breeds, as IVs are set when a Pokémon is caught or hatched and can only be changed by Hyper Training.
10. Are EVs or IVs more important? Both EVs (Effort Values) and IVs are important, but EVs are more crucial for individual stats, while IVs offer more widespread coverage and are more beneficial to your Pokémon in terms of overall numbers.
11. Is Hyper Training better than having the best stats? Hyper Training essentially gives the same stats as having the maximum possible IVs, with the caveat that the Pokémon’s original IVs will still be passed down to its children when breeding.
12. How many EVs do vitamins give? Each vitamin gives 10 EVs to a specific stat, meaning you’ll need 26 vitamins to max out a stat.
13. What is the max IV for a Pokémon? The maximum IV for a Pokémon is 31 in each stat.
14. Can you have 6 max IVs? Yes, it’s possible to have a Pokémon with 6 max IVs, although it’s extremely rare and usually requires a lot of time, patience, and luck, especially when breeding.
15. Are perfect IV Pokémon rare? Yes, perfect IV Pokémon are extremely rare, with a 1 in 4,096 chance (or 0.0244% probability) of finding one in the wild, although certain methods like Tera Raid battles and breeding can increase the odds of getting a Pokémon with high or perfect IVs.