Unlocking Perfection: Understanding the 100 IV Rate in Pokémon GO

The quest for perfect Pokémon in Pokémon GO is a compelling driver for many players. At the heart of this pursuit lies the concept of Individual Values, or IVs. So, what exactly is the 100 IV rate?

Simply put, the base chance of encountering a 100% IV Pokémon in the wild is 1 in 4096, or 0.0244%. This means for every 4096 Pokémon you catch in the wild under normal circumstances, you can statistically expect only one to have perfect IVs. But as every seasoned Pokémon GO player knows, this is just the beginning of the story. Various factors influence these odds, making the hunt for perfect IV Pokémon a strategic and rewarding endeavor.

Factors Affecting the 100 IV Rate

While the 1/4096 rate serves as a baseline, understanding the nuances that shift these probabilities is crucial for maximizing your chances.

Weather Boost: When a Pokémon species benefits from a Weather Boost, their minimum IV floor increases. Instead of random rolls from 0-15, the IVs are rolled from a higher floor, improving your odds of finding better stats. This significantly increases your chances of getting a 100% IV Pokémon to 1 in 1728.
Research Tasks, Raids, and Eggs: These encounters provide a drastically improved IV floor compared to wild spawns. When catching a Pokémon from a research task, hatching an egg, or by defeating a raid boss, the chance of a 100% IV Pokémon increases to 1 in 216. This makes these encounters an excellent way to find perfect specimens.
Lucky Pokémon: Trading Pokémon with friends can result in them becoming Lucky Pokémon. These Pokémon require less stardust to power up and have a higher IV floor. Because of this, this will increase your odds to approximately 1 in 64, or 1.56%.
Purified Shadow Pokémon: When you purify a Shadow Pokémon, it will get a +2 boost in IVs to each stat. If you have a Shadow Pokémon that is 13/13/13 or higher, you can purify it to get a 100% IV Pokemon. Shadow Pokémon, however, are extremely rare. So it will be hard to get a Shadow Pokémon with high IVs.

Understanding Individual Values (IVs)

Before diving deeper, let’s define what we mean by “100% IV.” Each Pokémon has three primary stats: Attack, Defense, and Stamina (HP). Each of these stats has an Individual Value, ranging from 0 to 15. A 100% IV Pokémon possesses a value of 15 in all three categories (Attack, Defense, and Stamina), which represents the absolute maximum for those stats.

The percentage representation of a Pokémon’s IVs is calculated by dividing the sum of its IVs by the maximum possible sum (15+15+15=45). For example, a Pokémon with 10 Attack, 10 Defense, and 12 Stamina would have an IV percentage of (10+10+12)/45 = 0.7111, or approximately 71%.

These hidden stats play a vital role in determining a Pokémon’s combat effectiveness. While they might seem small on the surface, the cumulative effect on overall stats becomes increasingly significant as the Pokémon is powered up to higher levels.

Why Pursue 100% IV Pokémon?

The pursuit of perfect IVs stems from the desire to maximize a Pokémon’s potential. While a Pokémon with lower IVs can still be viable, a 100% IV specimen offers the highest possible stats, leading to increased damage output, greater resilience, and a competitive edge in raids, gyms, and PvP battles. While the practical difference between a 0% and 100% can be small, roughly 5% to 10%, the higher the IV the better.

FAQs: Delving Deeper into IVs

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions to provide further clarity and understanding of the intricate world of IVs in Pokémon GO.

1. What is the difference between 0 IV and 100 IV?

Statistically, the difference between 0% IVs and 100% IVs is roughly 5% to 10%, depending on the species. In practice, this means a 100% IV Pokémon will generally deal slightly more damage, last slightly longer in battle, and resist damage slightly better than a 0% IV Pokémon.

2. Is a 0% Pokémon rare?

Yes! A 0% IV Pokémon, often affectionately called a “Nundo”, is even rarer than a 100% IV Pokémon. This is because 0% IV Pokémon cannot be obtained from raids, eggs, research tasks, or trades. They can only be found in the wild, making them a unique and coveted trophy for collectors.

3. What is a 98% IV?

A 98% IV means a Pokémon has a total IV value very close to the maximum. Since a 100% IV requires all three stats (Attack, Defense, Stamina) to be 15, a 98% IV is achieved when one of those stats is 14 while the other two remain at 15. Since any one of the three stats can be 14, a 98% IV Pokémon is roughly three times as common as a 100% IV Pokémon.

4. How do you get a 100% IV Pokémon?

While luck plays a significant role, you can increase your chances by focusing on:

Weather-boosted spawns
Completing Research Tasks
Participating in Raids
Hatching Eggs
Trading (for Lucky Pokémon)

Each of these methods provides an improved IV floor compared to random wild encounters.

5. What does 100 percent IV mean?

A 100% IV means that a Pokémon has the maximum possible Individual Value of 15 in each of its three stats: Attack, Defense, and Stamina (HP). It represents the absolute peak of a Pokémon’s inherent potential.

6. How many IVs is best?

The goal is to get as close to 6 IVs as possible (31 is the maximum value for each IV). A perfect IV Pokemon is a Pokemon with some its IVs (usually 4-5 of them) at the maximum value of 31. For a Pokemon in Pokemon GO you are looking for 3 IVs at the max value of 15.

7. How to get 5 perfect IVs?

The Destiny Knot held by one of the parent Pokémon guarantees that five IVs from either parent (chosen at random) will be passed down to the offspring. The last remaining IV is still randomly generated. While this is not possible in Pokémon GO, it is possible in other Pokémon games.

8. Is Shiny or Hundo rarer?

Generally, a “Hundo” (100% IV Pokémon) is considered rarer than a Shiny Pokémon, especially in Legendary Raids. The Shiny rate for Legendaries is often around 1/25, while the chance of a perfect IV is significantly lower, depending on the encounter type.

9. Is 30 IV good enough?

In other Pokémon games such as Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, 30 IVs is very good. 31 IVs is always better but if an IV calculator shows 30 or 31, it will need more stats to make a determination on which value it should be.

10. Can all 6 IVs be perfect?

Yes, in the main series Pokémon games, it is possible to have a Pokémon with perfect IVs in all six stats (HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed).

11. Is it possible to get max IVs?

Yes, through breeding, catching in the wild, or using items that influence IVs.

12. Do IVs matter at level 100?

Yes. IVs have a direct influence on a Pokémon’s stats, and this influence becomes more pronounced as the Pokémon levels up. The higher the IVs, the higher the stats will be at level 100 compared to a Pokémon with lower IVs.

13. What is the catch rate for Gen 9?

The base catch rate for specific Pokémon varies. Some Pokémon are easier to catch than others. The majority of Legendary and Mythical Pokemon have a catch rate of 3, or around 1.6%. Cosmog, who can eventually become Solgaleo or Lunala, comes in with a catch rate of 45. That is 11.9%.

14. What is a 45 catch rate?

A catch rate of 45 is 11.9%, or 11.9 out of 100 attempts would be successful. This makes Cosmog easier to catch than most Legendary and Mythical Pokémon.

15. What is perfect IV Pokemon?

To have “perfect IVs” is to have a value of 31 in all stats’ IVs at the same time. IVs are hidden stats. There is a set of IVs for each stat, ranging from a value of 0 to 31. For each IV point in a stat, that stat will grow by one point by the time the Pokemon hits Level 100 (discounting the influence of Nature). For Pokémon GO the maximum IV is 15.

The Intersection of Gaming and Learning

The world of Pokémon GO, with its intricate systems like IVs, offers a compelling example of how games can promote learning and engagement. The strategic thinking, data analysis, and collaborative community interactions involved in mastering the game demonstrate the potential of Games Learning Society to foster valuable skills. Games like these make you think. You can learn more about this at GamesLearningSociety.org.

Conclusion

The quest for 100% IV Pokémon in Pokémon GO is a testament to the game’s depth and the player base’s dedication. While the base rate of 1 in 4096 may seem daunting, understanding the various factors that influence this rate allows players to strategically increase their chances of finding the perfect Pokémon. Happy hunting!

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