How to Fully EV Train a Pokémon
To fully EV train a Pokémon, you need to understand the concept of Effort Values (EVs) and how they impact your Pokémon’s stats, and then use a combination of EV-boosting items, Poke Jobs, and battling to maximize your Pokémon’s EVs, with the goal of allocating a total of 510 EVs across six stats, including HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. The process involves using vitamins and Power Items to increase EVs, removing unwanted EVs with berries, and taking advantage of the Pokerus to speed up the process, with the ultimate aim of achieving a 252/252/4 EV spread or a similar distribution that suits your Pokémon’s needs.
Understanding EV Training
EV training is a complex process that requires patience, dedication, and a solid understanding of how EVs work, including the EV cap of 510 and the max EV of 252 per stat. To start EV training, you need to choose the right Pokémon and decide on an EV spread that suits its needs, taking into account its base stats, type, and moveset.
EV Training Methods
There are several methods to EV train a Pokémon, including battling wild Pokémon, using Poke Jobs, and utilizing EV-boosting items such as vitamins and Power Items. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages, and the best approach often involves a combination of these methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How many Pokémon does it take to fully EV train?
It takes 28 Pokémon to fully EV train using the provided targets and items, assuming you are EV training through battling and using Power Items to boost EV gains.
Q2: How do you know if EV is fully trained?
You can check EVs from the get-go by hitting the X button when looking at your Pokémon’s stat page, which will show how their stats have grown, with lighter yellow indicating base stats and blue indicating maxed-out EVs.
Q3: How long does it take to fully EV train a Pokémon?
EV training takes about 30 minutes of battling for all six stats at the same time or 500k+ money for one Pokémon, while IV training takes 20k per stat, which can be completed in about 10 minutes.
Q4: Can you EV train a fully evolved Pokémon?
Yes, your EV values carry over when you evolve, so if you max out your Drilbur before evolving, Excadrill will have those same EV values.
Q5: Can a Pokémon have 6 max EVs?
Every Pokémon can attain up to 510 EVs, with a max of 252 in any one stat, but the total EVs across all six stats cannot exceed 510.
Q6: Is there a max EV in Pokémon?
Yes, Pokémon cannot gain unlimited Effort Value points, and the max EV in a single stat is 255, but the total EVs must be less than 510.
Q7: What Pokémon gives 1 speed EV?
Pokémon such as Buizel, Wingull, Magikarp, and Arrokuda yield one Speed EV, which can be increased to 9 EVs per knockout with the Power Anklet.
Q8: Can I EV train a level 100 Pokémon?
Yes, EV training at level 100 is no different than at any other level, and you can use vitamins, Poke Jobs, or battling to EV train your Pokémon.
Q9: How often should you fully charge an EV?
It’s optimal to keep your battery charged to over 20% capacity and under 80% capacity as much as possible to increase its lifespan and prevent it from losing range.
Q10: Can you fully EV train at level 1?
Yes, you can EV train at any level, and the effects scale as you level up, but for competitive battling, it’s best to start EV training immediately after hatching a good egg.
Q11: What are perfect EVs?
The max points you can get in total for a single Pokémon is 510 EVs, which can be distributed among the six stats without exceeding 252 EVs in each one.
Q12: Do feathers increase EVs?
Yes, feathers raise the corresponding EV by 1 point, but they are not subject to the same limit as vitamins and can be used for the full 255 EVs if needed.
Q13: Can you EV train 2 Pokémon at once?
Yes, you can EV train multiple Pokémon at the same time by putting Power Items on inactive Pokémon, which will give them the +8 EV benefit.
Q14: Do EVs matter before level 100?
While you can EV train fully at any level, the effects of EVs are more noticeable at level 100, and both IVs and EVs are important for competitive battling.
Q15: What is the max IV and EV in Pokémon?
The max IV is 31, and the max EV in a single stat is 255, but the total EVs must be less than 510, and it’s essential to balance IVs and EVs for optimal performance.