How to Get Max IV in Pokémon
To get max IV in Pokémon, you can breed two Pokémon with high IVs to increase the chances of passing down perfect IVs to their offspring, or use Hyper Training to max out a Pokémon’s IVs to 31 in each stat, but only if the Pokémon is at Level 100. Additionally, trading, raiding, and hatching eggs from Lucky Pokémon can also provide opportunities to obtain Pokémon with high or perfect IVs, making it easier to achieve max IV in your Pokémon team.
Understanding IVs in Pokémon
What are IVs?
IVs, or Individual Values, are hidden statistics that affect a Pokémon’s overall performance and are used to determine its CP, or Combat Power. IVs range from 0 to 31 and can greatly impact a Pokémon’s strength and effectiveness in battle.
How to Calculate IVs
Calculating IVs involves using a combination of a Pokémon’s CP, HP, and level to determine its hidden statistics. However, this process can be complex and time-consuming, which is why many players use tools like PokeGenie to check a Pokémon’s IVs quickly and easily.
FAQs
Q1: How do you get 100% IV in Pokémon Go?
To get 100% IV in Pokémon Go, you can try trading with friends, catching Pokémon from raids, or hatching eggs from Lucky Pokémon, as these methods can increase the chances of obtaining a Pokémon with perfect IVs.
Q2: Can you increase the IV of a Pokémon?
Unfortunately, there isn’t a way to increase or change a Pokémon’s IVs once it’s been caught, except through trading or purifying Shadow Pokémon, which can slightly alter a Pokémon’s IVs.
Q3: How rare is a 100% IV Pokémon?
The chance to get a 100% IV Pokémon in Pokémon Go is 1/4096, or 0.0244%, making it extremely rare and challenging to obtain.
Q4: How do you tell if a Pokémon is 100% IV before catching it?
To check IVs on the go, you can use PokeGenie, an app for iOS and Android that allows you to check a Pokémon’s IVs by taking a screenshot or using the in-app feature.
Q5: Is it better to evolve high CP or high IV?
IVs have priority over CP, as CP can be changed by powering up a Pokémon, but IVs cannot be changed, making it more ideal to focus on obtaining Pokémon with high IVs.
Q6: Should I keep 0 star Pokémon?
It’s generally recommended to release 0-star Pokémon, as they can clog up your Pokémon storage quickly, and it’s better to keep Pokémon with higher IVs and CP.
Q7: How rare is a 0 IV Pokémon GO?
A fully 0% IV Pokémon is extremely rare, even when compared to 4-star/Perfect IV counterparts, and players may want to keep it for its rarity.
Q8: Can you breed two Dittos?
Unfortunately, Ditto cannot breed with other Ditto, as they are part of the same Egg Group, making it impossible to breed them together.
Q9: What do perfect IVs look like?
If a Pokémon has three stars and a red stamp, it means that it has 100% perfect IVs, while three stars with an orange stamp indicate 80-99% perfect IVs.
Q10: Does Hyper Training max out IVs?
Yes, Hyper Training can max out a Pokémon’s IVs to 31 in each stat, but only if the Pokémon is at Level 100 and you have a Bottle Cap.
Q11: Can you have a 0 IV Pokémon?
Yes, it’s possible to have a 0 IV Pokémon, and in some niche situations, having a Pokémon with low IVs can be beneficial.
Q12: How do I know if my Pokémon has Max IVs?
If your Pokémon has three stars and a red stamp, it means that it has 100% perfect IVs, indicating that its IVs are maxed out.
Q13: Can you max all 6 IVs?
Yes, it’s possible to max all 6 IVs through breeding, but it requires a great amount of time, patience, and luck, as the odds of getting an IV of 31 in all six stats are very poor.
Q14: Is a hundo rarer than a nundo?
A hundo is a Pokémon with 100% IVs, while a nundo is not, and the rarity of each depends on various factors, including the Pokémon’s species and the method of obtaining it.
Q15: How rare is Hundo Ditto?
The chance of encountering a Hundo Ditto is extremely low, with odds ranging from 1 in ~8100 to 1 in ~4000, depending on the generation and method of encountering it.