How to Breed EVs and IVs

To breed EVs and IVs, you need to understand that EVs don’t directly pass down through breeding, but IVs do, and the process involves using specific items like the Destiny Knot to increase the chances of passing down perfect IVs. By breeding a parent Pokémon with high IVs and using the right items, you can increase the likelihood of producing offspring with perfect IVs, which is crucial for competitive battling.

Understanding IVs and EVs

What are IVs and EVs?

IVs, or Individual Values, are the inherent stats of a Pokémon, ranging from 0 to 31, and determine its potential in battle. EVs, or Effort Values, are gained through training and battles, and can be increased using items like Vitamins and Wings.

Breeding for IVs

To breed for IVs, you need to have a parent Pokémon with high IVs and use a Destiny Knot, which passes down five IVs from either parent. You can also use Power Items to guarantee the passing down of specific IVs.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best way to breed IVs?: The best way to breed IVs is to use a Destiny Knot and have parents with high IVs, as this increases the chances of passing down perfect IVs.
2. Are IVs passed down in breeding?: Yes, IVs are passed down through breeding, with three IVs inherited from the parents, either from one or both.
3. How are IVs passed down in Scarlet?: In Pokémon Scarlet, IVs are passed down similarly to previous games, with three IVs inherited randomly from the parents.
4. Do EVs affect breeding?: No, EVs do not affect breeding, only IVs do.
5. How many max IVs can a Pokémon have?: A Pokémon can have a maximum of six IVs, each with a value of 31.
6. Is EV or IV more important?: Both EVs and IVs are important, but IVs provide a foundation for a Pokémon’s stats, while EVs can enhance them.
7. How do you get 6 IV Ditto in Scarlet?: The best way to get a six-IV Ditto in Pokémon Scarlet is through six-star Tera Raid battles.
8. What is the max EV in Pokémon Scarlet?: The maximum EV a Pokémon can have in Pokémon Scarlet is 510, with a maximum of 252 EVs per stat.
9. How rare is it to breed a 6IV Pokémon?: Breeding a 6IV Pokémon is rare, with a 1/32 chance of getting a perfect IV in the sixth stat.
10. Can I breed a 6 IV Pokémon?: Yes, you can breed a 6IV Pokémon by breeding two parents with high IVs and using the right items.
11. How rare is a perfect IV in Pokémon?: The chance of finding a perfect IV in a wild catch is 1/4096, or 0.0244%.
12. What does Everstone do in breeding?: Everstone passes down a Pokémon’s nature to its offspring when held during breeding.
13. How do you get 6 IV eggs?: To get 6IV eggs, breed a 3IV Pokémon with a Ditto until you get a 4IV egg, then repeat the process until you get a 6IV egg.
14. Do Ditto IVs matter for breeding?: Yes, Ditto’s IVs matter for breeding, as they are passed down to the offspring.
15. Does Hyper Training affect breeding?: No, Hyper Training does not affect breeding, as it only changes a Pokémon’s IVs for battling purposes, and these changes are not passed down to offspring.