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How to Fill Your Pokédex with Perfect 100 IV Pokémon

Getting a 100 IV (Individual Value) Pokémon, often called a “hundo,” into your Pokédex is a badge of honor for any dedicated Pokémon GO player. While luck certainly plays a role, understanding the mechanics and employing strategic methods can significantly increase your chances. The core principle boils down to maximizing your opportunities where the IV floor is raised, essentially shrinking the pool of possible IV combinations.

Here’s the breakdown: you want to target methods that guarantee higher IVs, reducing the randomness. This means focusing on Raids, Research Tasks, Eggs, Lucky Friends Trades, and even considering Shadow Pokémon purification. Each offers a better shot than simply catching wild Pokémon. Understanding the odds is important, but optimizing your strategy is key to success. The article below has more details to increase your chances of filling your Pokédex with the best possible Pokémon.

Understanding IVs and How They Work

Before diving into the methods, let’s clarify what IVs are. They represent a Pokémon’s potential within its species. Each Pokémon has three IV stats: Attack, Defense, and HP (Stamina). Each stat ranges from 0 to 15. A 100 IV Pokémon possesses the maximum value of 15 in all three categories (15/15/15). These IVs are permanent and cannot be changed (with some rare exceptions like purification or trading that result in a new set of IVs), making them crucial for competitive battling.

Top Methods for Acquiring 100 IV Pokémon

1. Raids

Raids are an excellent source for high IV Pokémon. Specifically, Tier 3 Raids and above guarantee a minimum IV floor of 10 in each stat. This dramatically improves your odds compared to wild encounters. The higher the Raid Tier, the better your chances of getting a higher IV Pokémon. Keep an eye on the raid bosses available and prioritize those species you’re seeking a perfect IV version of.

2. Research Tasks

Research Tasks, especially those rewarding Pokémon encounters, offer a higher IV floor than wild catches. Similar to raids, the IV floor is typically 10 in each stat. This means every research encounter has a significantly better chance of yielding a hundo. Pay close attention to which Pokémon are available through research tasks and target those you need.

3. Eggs

Hatching Eggs is another reliable method. Eggs also have a minimum IV floor, depending on the type of egg. Typically, 7km, 10km and 12km eggs are more likely to yield Pokemon with IVs of 10 or more in each of their stats. Therefore, prioritize hatching eggs for Pokémon you’re seeking.

4. Lucky Friends

Trading with a Lucky Friend guarantees that both Pokémon traded become Lucky Pokémon. Lucky Pokémon have a much higher chance of having good IVs, significantly increasing your odds of getting a 100 IV. Work towards becoming Best Friends with other players and then trigger the Lucky Friend status to maximize your trade potential. Never trade away your perfect IV Pokémon, as IVs reroll with a chance to increase.

5. Shadow Pokémon Purification

While seemingly counterintuitive, purifying Shadow Pokémon can be a path to a hundo. When you purify a Shadow Pokémon, each of its IV stats increases by +2. Therefore, if you catch a Shadow Pokémon with 13/13/13 IVs or better, purifying it will result in a perfect 15/15/15 IV Pokémon. Note this is the only way to change a Pokemon’s IVs. Shadow Pokémon also get an attack boost so choose this strategy carefully.

6. Weather Boosted Encounters

While standard wild catches have the lowest odds of being a hundo, weather-boosted spawns provide slightly better odds. Weather Boosted wild catches increase your odds to a 1 in 1,728 chance, in contrast to the usual 1 in 4,096. Taking advantage of weather conditions to hunt specific Pokémon can modestly improve your chances.

Using the Search Function Effectively

Once you’re actively trying to catch or hatch high-IV Pokémon, you need a system to identify them quickly. Pokémon GO has a built-in search function:

“4*” will display all of your 100 IV Pokémon.
“3*” will display Pokémon with great IVs (typically 80% or higher).
“2*” and “1*” will show progressively lower IV Pokémon.

Using these search terms allows you to quickly assess your Pokémon storage and identify potential candidates for evolving or powering up.

Is a Hundo Worth It?

The question of whether a hundo is “worth it” depends on your goals. For competitive players focused on Master League PvP or maximizing raid DPS, a hundo is often the ideal choice. The small stat boost can make a significant difference in close battles.

However, for more casual players, the increased Stardust and Candy cost to power up a hundo might not be justified. A Pokémon with IVs close to perfect (e.g., 15/14/15 or 14/15/15) will perform nearly as well and be more resource-efficient.

Factors Affecting IVs

Wild Encounters: Typically have completely random IVs. This means you’re relying purely on chance (1/4096).
Event Spawns: Some events may feature boosted IV floors for specific Pokémon. Keep an eye on event announcements.
Special Research: Certain Special Research questlines may guarantee Pokémon encounters with favorable IVs.

The Rarity of a Nundo

While everyone seeks hundos, the opposite – a “nundo” (0/0/0 IV) – is actually rarer. This is because most encounter methods have minimum IV floors. Nundos can only be found in the wild and are completely random. Many collectors specifically seek out and keep nundos due to their extreme rarity.

Stay Informed and Connected

The world of Pokémon GO is constantly evolving. New events, features, and strategies are regularly introduced. Staying informed through community resources, websites, and social media channels is crucial for maximizing your chances of finding 100 IV Pokémon. Consider connecting with other players to exchange tips, trade Pokémon, and participate in raids together.

FAQs: Your Questions Answered

Here are some frequently asked questions about obtaining 100 IV Pokémon:

1. What are the exact odds of finding a 100 IV Pokémon in the wild?

The base odds of finding a 100 IV Pokémon in the wild are 1 in 4096. Weather boosted spawns are 1 in 1,728.

2. Do Community Day Pokémon have boosted IVs?

No, Community Day Pokémon do not inherently have boosted IVs. However, the increased spawn rate and potential for special research tasks can increase your overall chances of finding a hundo during the event.

3. Can I increase a Pokémon’s IVs after I catch it?

No, you cannot directly increase a Pokémon’s IVs after you catch it, unless it is a Shadow Pokémon. Purifying Shadow Pokémon is an exception. Outside of that, IVs are permanent (unless traded, in which case they are rerolled).

4. Is it better to have a Shadow Pokémon or a purified 100 IV Pokémon?

It depends on the context. Shadow Pokémon deal more damage but take more damage, making them generally better for PvE (Raids). Purified Pokémon are more cost-effective to power up and often excel in PvP. Shadow Pokémon are much rarer to find as well.

5. Does trading a Pokémon reroll its IVs?

Yes, trading a Pokémon always rerolls its IVs. Never trade perfect IV Pokémon because the IVs could lower. Trading is not a reliable method for obtaining a 100 IV. However, Lucky Friends trades increase the odds of high IVs.

6. How do Lucky Friends affect IVs?

Lucky Friends trades guarantee Lucky Pokémon, which have a much higher IV floor than normal trades. This significantly increases the chances of getting a 100 IV Pokémon.

7. Are Mythical Pokémon available with perfect IVs?

Yes, Mythical Pokémon can be found with perfect IVs, depending on the encounter type. Research tasks or raids are the most common ways to encounter them.

8. What is a “Shundo” and “Lundo”?

A “Shundo” is a Shiny 100 IV Pokémon.
A “Lundo” is a Lucky 100 IV Pokémon.

9. Is a Shiny or a Hundo rarer?

Hundos are generally rarer than shinies, especially from raids or research. However, shiny rates can vary during events, making shinies sometimes more common.

10. What’s the best strategy for getting a perfect IV Ditto?

Finding a perfect IV Ditto is challenging due to its limited availability and the mechanics of Ditto transforming. Focus on catching as many Ditto as possible through regular spawns and special research, as the IVs are random.

11. Do higher level trainers have a better chance of finding perfect IV Pokemon?

No, trainer level does not affect the IVs of Pokemon.

12. Is a 0 IV Pokémon rare?

Yes, A fully 0% IV Pokemon is extremely rare, even when compared to their 4-star/Perfect IV counterparts. They can only be found in the wild and are completely random.

13. What is the max total IV in Pokémon?

Max IV is 31. Max EV in a single stat is 255.

14. What is the highest IV for a Pokémon?

IVs (Individual Values): The ‘genes’ of the Pokémon. They go from 0 to 31 individually in each stat.

15. Should I keep Shadow Pokémon?

Yes! There are both good and bad reasons why players should hang on to a Shadow Pokemon. For one, their Moves will inflict more damage at the cost of having lower defense.

By understanding the mechanics, employing strategic methods, and staying informed, you can significantly increase your chances of adding 100 IV Pokémon to your Pokédex. Good luck, and happy hunting! For more information on the applications of game-based learning, visit the Games Learning Society at https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/.

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