What are the chances of getting a perfect legendary?

The chances of getting a perfect legendary Pokémon are extremely low, with a probability of 1 in 4,096 or 0.0244% for a wild catch, while the odds for a hundo legendary are even lower, at approximately 0.00015. To break it down further, the likelihood of encountering a legendary Pokémon with perfect Individual Values (IVs), which determine a Pokémon’s stats, is a complex calculation that involves various factors, including the type of encounter and the methods used to obtain the Pokémon.

Understanding IVs and Their Impact

What are IVs and Why Are They Important?

IVs, or Individual Values, are the hidden stats that determine a Pokémon’s overall strength and performance in battle. A Pokémon with perfect IVs, meaning all its IVs are at the maximum value of 15, is considered a perfect Pokémon and is highly sought after by trainers.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the odds of getting a 5IV legendary? The odds of getting a 5IV legendary Pokémon are 1/1024, as legendaries have at least 3 perfect IVs, and getting 2 additional perfect IVs is a 1/32 chance for each.

2. How rare is a shiny legendary? The chances of encountering a shiny legendary Pokémon are 1 in 450, but hatching one from an egg can have better outcomes, with a probability of 1 in 58.

3. Are Legendary Pokémon rarer than mythical? Yes, mythical Pokémon are generally rarer than legendary Pokémon, with limited availability and unique distribution methods.

4. Do all Legendaries have perfect IVs? No, not all legendaries have perfect IVs, but wild legendaries will have a minimum of 3 perfect IVs.

5. How rare is 6IV? Getting a 6IV Pokémon is extremely rare, with a probability of 1.8229% or 1 out of every 54.8571 eggs when breeding with a 6IV Ditto and a 5IV parent.

6. Are perfect IV Pokémon rare? Yes, perfect IV Pokémon are extremely rare, with a probability of 1 in 4,096 or 0.0244% for a wild catch.

7. Is a 0% Pokémon rare? A fully 0% IV Pokémon is extremely rare, even when compared to their 4-star/Perfect IV counterparts.

8. Is Hundo rare in Pokémon GO? Yes, hundo Pokémon are highly sought-after and rare, with a low probability of encountering one, especially in legendary raids.

9. What is a 100% IV Pokémon? A 100% IV Pokémon has all its IVs at the maximum value of 15, resulting in the highest possible stats.

10. Is hundo or shiny rarer? Hundo is generally rarer than shiny, especially in legendary raids, with a lower probability of encountering one.

11. How rare is shundo ditto? Getting a shundo Ditto is extremely rare, with a probability ranging from 1 in 4,320 to 1 in 13,824.

12. Can you get 0 IV legendary Pokémon? The only way to get a 0% legendary is through trading, with a probability of 1/4096.

13. How do you get max IV Ditto? You can get a max IV Ditto from six-star Tera Raid battles in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, which can be unlocked in the post-game.

14. Can you catch a 6IV Ditto? Yes, you can catch a 6IV Ditto from Tera Raid battles, but it’s extremely rare.

15. How do you breed perfect IVs? You can breed perfect IVs by giving a parent Pokémon a Destiny Knot to hold, which passes down five of their IVs to their child, and using power items to guarantee the passing down of specific stats.