How rare is perfect IV?
The perfect IV is extremely rare, with a probability of 1/4096, or 0.0244%, making it a highly sought-after trait in the world of Pokémon. This means that the chance of finding a perfect IV Pokémon in the wild is extremely low, and breeding or trading may be the only ways to obtain one, with weather-boosted catches providing a slight increase in odds.
Understanding Perfect IVs
The rarity of perfect IVs is due to the way IV values are randomly generated, with each stat having a 1/32 chance of being perfect, resulting in a very low overall probability of getting a perfect IV Pokémon.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is a 100% IV Pokemon harder to catch?
A 100% IV Pokémon is not harder to catch than a 0% IV Pokémon, as the catch rate is determined by the species and level of the Pokémon, not its IVs.
2. What are the odds of getting a perfect IV legendary?
The odds of getting a perfect IV legendary are 1/32 for each stat, making it extremely rare to get a perfect IV legendary.
3. How rare is a hundo legendary?
A hundo legendary is extremely rare, with a probability of 1/216, and the likelihood of encountering one in legendary raids is very low.
4. Can all 6 IVs be perfect?
Yes, it is possible for all 6 IVs to be perfect, but it requires a fantastic dedication to breeding or using a gold bottle cap to max out the IVs.
5. Do Legendaries have perfect IVs?
Wild Legendaries can have a minimum of 3 perfect IVs, and legendary raids can result in perfect IV legendaries with a certain probability.
6. What is the hardest legendary to catch?
The hardest legendary to catch is often debated, but Mewtwo, Lugia, Suicune, and Moltres are often considered to be among the most challenging.
7. Should I trade perfect IV Pokemon?
No, it is not recommended to trade perfect IV Pokémon, as the IVs will be recalculated after the trade, and there is no guarantee that the IVs will remain the same.
8. How much stronger is a perfect IV Pokemon?
A perfect IV Pokémon is typically 5-10% stronger than a 0% IV Pokémon, depending on the species and IVs.
9. Do Ditto IVs matter for breeding?
Yes, Ditto IVs matter for breeding, as the IVs of the Ditto will be passed down to the offspring, and Hyper Training does not affect the IVs passed down.
10. Is a 0% IV Pokemon rare?
A fully 0% IV Pokémon is extremely rare, even compared to 4-star or perfect IV counterparts, and may be worth keeping due to its rarity.
11. How rare is a shiny Pokemon go?
The shiny rate in Pokémon GO is approximately 1 in 500, or 0.2%, and can be higher for certain wild spawns, Shadow Pokémon, and raid Pokémon.
12. Can you get 0 IV legendary Pokemon?
Yes, it is possible to get a 0% IV legendary through trading, but the odds are extremely low, with a 1/4096 chance of rolling one.
13. Is Shiny or Hundo rarer?
Hundo is much rarer than shiny, with a probability of 1/216 for hundo compared to a shiny rate of around 1/25.
14. Can a Pokemon only have 5 perfect IVs?
Yes, a Pokémon can have 5 perfect IVs, and raid Pokémon from six-star Tera Raid battles are guaranteed to have 5 perfect IVs.
15. What is the best IV for all Pokemon?
The most optimal IV set for Pokémon is 5 perfect IVs and one IV that doesn’t matter, typically the Attack Stat or Speed.