{"id":282602,"date":"2025-03-15T01:09:38","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T01:09:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=282602"},"modified":"2025-03-15T01:09:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T01:09:38","slug":"does-cp-or-iv-matter-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-cp-or-iv-matter-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Does CP or IV matter more?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-cp-or-iv-matter-more\/#Does_CP_or_IV_Matter_More\" title=\"Does CP or IV Matter More?\">Does CP or IV Matter More?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-cp-or-iv-matter-more\/#Understanding_CP_and_IVs\" title=\"Understanding CP and IVs\">Understanding CP and IVs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-cp-or-iv-matter-more\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-cp-or-iv-matter-more\/#Q1_Is_CP_or_IV_More_Important\" title=\"Q1: Is CP or IV More Important?\">Q1: Is CP or IV More Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-cp-or-iv-matter-more\/#Q2_How_Much_Do_IVs_Affect_CP\" title=\"Q2: How Much Do IVs Affect CP?\">Q2: How Much Do IVs Affect CP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-cp-or-iv-matter-more\/#Q3_Can_You_Tell_IV_Based_on_CP\" title=\"Q3: Can You Tell IV Based on CP?\">Q3: Can You Tell IV Based on CP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-cp-or-iv-matter-more\/#Q4_Should_You_Evolve_a_0-Star_Pokemon\" title=\"Q4: Should You Evolve a 0-Star Pok\u00e9mon?\">Q4: Should You Evolve a 0-Star Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-cp-or-iv-matter-more\/#Q5_Are_0_IV_Pokemon_Good_for_PvP\" title=\"Q5: Are 0 IV Pok\u00e9mon Good for PvP?\">Q5: Are 0 IV Pok\u00e9mon Good for PvP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-cp-or-iv-matter-more\/#Q6_How_Important_is_CP_in_Pokemon_Go\" title=\"Q6: How Important is CP in Pok\u00e9mon Go?\">Q6: How Important is CP in Pok\u00e9mon Go?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-cp-or-iv-matter-more\/#Q7_Should_You_Max_CP_Before_Evolving\" title=\"Q7: Should You Max CP Before Evolving?\">Q7: Should You Max CP Before Evolving?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-cp-or-iv-matter-more\/#Q8_Is_it_Best_to_Evolve_Pokemon_with_the_Highest_CP\" title=\"Q8: Is it Best to Evolve Pok\u00e9mon with the Highest CP?\">Q8: Is it Best to Evolve Pok\u00e9mon with the Highest CP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-cp-or-iv-matter-more\/#Q9_Are_Pokemon_with_Higher_CP_Better\" title=\"Q9: Are Pok\u00e9mon with Higher CP Better?\">Q9: Are Pok\u00e9mon with Higher CP Better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-cp-or-iv-matter-more\/#Q10_How_Rare_is_Perfect_IVs\" title=\"Q10: How Rare is Perfect IVs?\">Q10: How Rare is Perfect IVs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-cp-or-iv-matter-more\/#Q11_What_is_a_Perfect_3-Star_Pokemon\" title=\"Q11: What is a Perfect 3-Star Pok\u00e9mon?\">Q11: What is a Perfect 3-Star Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-cp-or-iv-matter-more\/#Q12_Are_Lucky_Pokemon_Always_3_Stars\" title=\"Q12: Are Lucky Pok\u00e9mon Always 3 Stars?\">Q12: Are Lucky Pok\u00e9mon Always 3 Stars?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-cp-or-iv-matter-more\/#Q13_Are_Shiny_Pokemon_Stronger\" title=\"Q13: Are Shiny Pok\u00e9mon Stronger?\">Q13: Are Shiny Pok\u00e9mon Stronger?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-cp-or-iv-matter-more\/#Q14_Can_You_Change_a_Pokemons_Star_Rating\" title=\"Q14: Can You Change a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s Star Rating?\">Q14: Can You Change a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s Star Rating?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-cp-or-iv-matter-more\/#Q15_What_Do_Perfect_IVs_Look_Like\" title=\"Q15: What Do Perfect IVs Look Like?\">Q15: What Do Perfect IVs Look Like?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_CP_or_IV_Matter_More\"><\/span>Does CP or IV Matter More?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>In the world of <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/strong>, the question of whether <strong>CP (Combat Power)<\/strong> or <strong>IV (Individual Values)<\/strong> matters more is a frequent topic of discussion among trainers, with the answer being that <strong>IVs are 100% more important than CP<\/strong> due to their impact on a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s overall potential and performance. While <strong>CP<\/strong> is a measure of a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s current power level, <strong>IVs<\/strong> determine its inherent strengths and weaknesses, making them a crucial factor in determining a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s long-term value and viability in battles. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_CP_and_IVs\"><\/span>Understanding CP and IVs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To truly grasp the significance of <strong>CP<\/strong> and <strong>IVs<\/strong>, it&#8217;s essential to understand how they work. <strong>CP<\/strong> is a calculated value based on a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s <strong>base stats<\/strong>, <strong>level<\/strong>, and <strong>IVs<\/strong>, and it represents a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s current power level. On the other hand, <strong>IVs<\/strong> are hidden stats that range from 0 to 31 for each of a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s attributes, such as <strong>HP<\/strong>, <strong>Attack<\/strong>, and <strong>Defense<\/strong>, and they play a significant role in determining a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s overall potential.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Is_CP_or_IV_More_Important\"><\/span>Q1: Is CP or IV More Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>IVs are more important<\/strong> because they determine a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s inherent strengths and weaknesses and cannot be changed, whereas <strong>CP<\/strong> can be increased through powering up.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_How_Much_Do_IVs_Affect_CP\"><\/span>Q2: How Much Do IVs Affect CP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>IVs<\/strong> can make a significant difference in a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s <strong>CP<\/strong>, with a maximum difference of about <strong>10%<\/strong> between the best and worst Pok\u00e9mon of the same species.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_Can_You_Tell_IV_Based_on_CP\"><\/span>Q3: Can You Tell IV Based on CP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, you cannot directly determine a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s <strong>IVs<\/strong> based on its <strong>CP<\/strong>, but you can use an <strong>IV Calculator<\/strong> to estimate its <strong>IVs<\/strong> based on its <strong>CP<\/strong>, <strong>level<\/strong>, and <strong>Stardust<\/strong> requirements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Should_You_Evolve_a_0-Star_Pokemon\"><\/span>Q4: Should You Evolve a 0-Star Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s not recommended to evolve a <strong>0-star Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> unless you don&#8217;t have another Pok\u00e9mon of the same species, as <strong>0-star Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> have very low <strong>IVs<\/strong> and may not perform well in battles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_Are_0_IV_Pokemon_Good_for_PvP\"><\/span>Q5: Are 0 IV Pok\u00e9mon Good for PvP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>0 IV Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> are not suitable for <strong>PvP<\/strong> battles, as <strong>high IV Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> have a significant advantage in terms of <strong>CP<\/strong> and overall performance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_How_Important_is_CP_in_Pokemon_Go\"><\/span>Q6: How Important is CP in Pok\u00e9mon Go?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>CP<\/strong> is important in <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/strong> as it determines a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s current power level and performance in battles, but <strong>IVs<\/strong> are more important in the long run.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q7_Should_You_Max_CP_Before_Evolving\"><\/span>Q7: Should You Max CP Before Evolving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, it doesn&#8217;t matter if you <strong>max CP<\/strong> before or after evolving a Pok\u00e9mon, as the <strong>CP<\/strong> it reaches won&#8217;t change.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q8_Is_it_Best_to_Evolve_Pokemon_with_the_Highest_CP\"><\/span>Q8: Is it Best to Evolve Pok\u00e9mon with the Highest CP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not always, as a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s <strong>CP<\/strong> may not accurately reflect its overall strength and potential, and <strong>IVs<\/strong> should be considered when deciding which Pok\u00e9mon to evolve.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q9_Are_Pokemon_with_Higher_CP_Better\"><\/span>Q9: Are Pok\u00e9mon with Higher CP Better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Higher CP Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> have an advantage in battles, but <strong>IVs<\/strong> and other factors like <strong>move sets<\/strong> and <strong>typing<\/strong> also play a significant role in determining a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s overall strength.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q10_How_Rare_is_Perfect_IVs\"><\/span>Q10: How Rare is Perfect IVs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The chance of getting <strong>perfect IVs<\/strong> is <strong>1 in 4,096<\/strong>, or <strong>0.0244%<\/strong>, making <strong>perfect IV Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> extremely rare and valuable.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q11_What_is_a_Perfect_3-Star_Pokemon\"><\/span>Q11: What is a Perfect 3-Star Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A <strong>perfect 3-star Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> has <strong>100% perfect IVs<\/strong>, indicated by three stars and a red stamp, making it a highly desirable and powerful Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q12_Are_Lucky_Pokemon_Always_3_Stars\"><\/span>Q12: Are Lucky Pok\u00e9mon Always 3 Stars?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>Lucky Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> can have <strong>IVs<\/strong> ranging from <strong>12\/12\/12<\/strong> to <strong>15\/15\/15<\/strong>, and their <strong>star rating<\/strong> is determined by their <strong>IVs<\/strong>, with <strong>3-star<\/strong> being the highest rating.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q13_Are_Shiny_Pokemon_Stronger\"><\/span>Q13: Are Shiny Pok\u00e9mon Stronger?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>Shiny Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> are not stronger or weaker than their non-Shiny counterparts, and their <strong>stats<\/strong> and <strong>IVs<\/strong> are the same as those of regular Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q14_Can_You_Change_a_Pokemons_Star_Rating\"><\/span>Q14: Can You Change a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s Star Rating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s <strong>star rating<\/strong> is determined by its <strong>IVs<\/strong> and cannot be changed, although <strong>purifying<\/strong> a Pok\u00e9mon can improve its <strong>IVs<\/strong> and <strong>star rating<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q15_What_Do_Perfect_IVs_Look_Like\"><\/span>Q15: What Do Perfect IVs Look Like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Perfect IVs<\/strong> mean having a value of <strong>31<\/strong> in all <strong>stats&#8217; IVs<\/strong>, resulting in maximum <strong>stats<\/strong> and potential for a Pok\u00e9mon, although this is extremely rare and difficult to achieve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does CP or IV Matter More? In the world of Pok\u00e9mon Go, the question of whether CP (Combat Power) or IV (Individual Values) matters more is a frequent topic of discussion among trainers, with the answer being that IVs are 100% more important than CP due to their impact on a Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s overall potential and &#8230; <a title=\"Does CP or IV matter more?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-cp-or-iv-matter-more\/\" aria-label=\"More on Does CP or IV matter more?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-282602","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/282602","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=282602"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/282602\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=282602"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=282602"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=282602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}