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== EVs and IVs ==

In the world of Pokémon, two hidden systems determine the true strength and potential of a Pokémon: '''Individual Values (IVs)''' and '''Effort Values (EVs)'''. Understanding the difference between these "nature vs. nurture" mechanics is essential for any trainer looking to enter competitive play.

== Individual Values (IVs) ==
'''IVs''' represent a Pokémon’s natural-born talent. They are the equivalent of genetic potential and are determined the moment a Pokémon is encountered or hatched.

* '''The Scale:''' Every stat (HP, Attack, Defense, Sp. Attack, Sp. Defense, and Speed) has an IV ranging from '''0 to 31'''. A Pokémon with a 31 in a stat is considered to have "perfect" potential in that category.
* '''Origin:''' IVs are typically randomly generated for wild encounters. However, through breeding, certain IVs can be passed down from parents to their offspring.
* '''Permanence:''' Generally, IVs do not change throughout a Pokémon's life, except in very special, rare circumstances.

== Effort Values (EVs) ==
'''EVs''' represent a Pokémon’s training and experience. Unlike IVs, every Pokémon starts with '''0 EVs''' across all stats and gains them through battling.

* '''The Limits:'''
** A single stat can have a maximum of '''252 EVs'''.
** A Pokémon can have a grand total of '''510 EVs''' across all six stats.
* '''The Hard Cap:''' Once a Pokémon reaches the **510 EV total**, it will not gain any more EVs from battles or items. To gain EVs in a different stat after reaching this limit, you must first reduce the current EVs using specific berries or by paying an **EV Reset NPC**.
* '''Shared Gains:''' EVs are gained whenever Experience Points (EXP) are earned. This means that if a Pokémon in your party is holding an [[Exp. Share]], they will gain the full EV yield from the battle even if they did not participate. Be careful, as this can lead to unintended EV growth on other party members.
* '''Warning:''' EXP training against **Nurse Joy** in the Pokémon Center basement grants **HP EVs**. Be mindful of this if you are trying to avoid HP investment, as it can unintentionally train the stat.

== EV Training & Management Items ==

=== EV Training Held Items ===
These items are held by a Pokémon to accelerate or force specific EV gains during battle.

* '''[[Macho Brace]]''': Doubles all EV gains from a battle (e.g., defeating a Pidgey grants 2 Speed EVs instead of 1).
* '''Power Items''': These items grant a flat '''+8 EV''' bonus (in addition to the Pokémon's natural yield) to a specific stat regardless of the opponent defeated.
** ''Example'': A Pokémon wearing a [[Power Anklet]] (+8 Speed) fighting a [[Geodude]] (1 Defense) will gain 1 Defense EV and 8 Speed EVs.
** ''Example'': If that same Pokémon fights a [[Pidgey]] (1 Speed), it will gain a total of 9 Speed EVs.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
! Item !! Stat Boosted !! Effect per Battle
|-
| [[Power Weight]] || HP || +8 HP EVs
|-
| [[Power Bracer]] || Attack || +8 Attack EVs
|-
| [[Power Belt]] || Defense || +8 Defense EVs
|-
| [[Power Lens]] || Sp. Attack || +8 Sp. Attack EVs
|-
| [[Power Band]] || Sp. Defense || +8 Sp. Defense EVs
|-
| [[Power Anklet]] || Speed || +8 Speed EVs
|-
| [[Macho Brace]] || All || Doubles natural EV yield
|}

=== EV Increasing Items (Vitamins) ===
These items provide a flat increase to a specific stat's EVs (+10 per item) until the 252 cap for that stat is reached.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
! Item !! Stat Increased !! EV Gain
|-
| [[HP Up]] || HP || +10
|-
| [[Protein]] || Attack || +10
|-
| [[Iron]] || Defense || +10
|-
| [[Calcium]] || Sp. Attack || +10
|-
| [[Zinc]] || Sp. Defense || +10
|-
| [[Carbos]] || Speed || +10
|}

=== EV Reducing Berries ===
These berries reduce a specific stat's EVs by 10 points per use. They are essential for fixing "messy" EV spreads.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
! Berry !! Stat Reduced !! Effect
|-
| [[Pomeg Berry]] || HP || -10 HP EVs
|-
| [[Kelpsy Berry]] || Attack || -10 Attack EVs
|-
| [[Qualot Berry]] || Defense || -10 Defense EVs
|-
| [[Hondew Berry]] || Sp. Attack || -10 Sp. Attack EVs
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| [[Grepa Berry]] || Sp. Defense || -10 Sp. Defense EVs
|-
| [[Tamato Berry]] || Speed || -10 Speed EVs
|}

== EV Training Spots by Region ==

=== Kanto Region ===
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'''[Expand] Kanto Training Locations'''
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==== HP ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
! Pokémon !! Location !! EV Yield
|-
| [[Caterpie]] || [[Viridian Forest]] || 1 HP
|-
| [[Nidoran F]] || [[Route 22]] || 1 HP
|-
| [[Slowpoke]] || [[Route 12]] (Surfing) || 1 HP
|-
| [[Nurse Joy]] || [[Pokémon Center]] (Basement) || HP (Varies by team)
|}

==== Attack ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
! Pokémon !! Location !! EV Yield
|-
| [[Mankey]] || [[Route 22]] || 1 Attack
|-
| [[Machop]] || [[Rock Tunnel]] || 1 Attack
|-
| [[Paras]] || [[Mt. Moon]] || 1 Attack
|}

==== Speed ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
! Pokémon !! Location !! EV Yield
|-
| [[Pidgey]] || [[Route 1]] || 1 Speed
|-
| [[Rattata]] || [[Route 1]] || 1 Speed
|-
| [[Spearow]] || [[Route 3]] || 1 Speed
|}
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=== Johto Region ===
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="border:1px solid #a2a9b1; padding:10px; background-color:#f8f9fa; margin-bottom:10px;">
'''[Expand] Johto Training Locations'''
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==== Attack ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
! Pokémon !! Location !! EV Yield
|-
| [[Seaking]] || [[Route 49]] (Good/Super Rod) || 2 Attack
|-
| [[Sentret]] || [[Route 29]] || 1 Attack
|}

==== Sp. Attack ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
! Pokémon !! Location !! EV Yield
|-
| [[Roselia]] || [[Route 33]] || 2 Sp. Attack
|-
| [[Mareep]] || [[Route 32]] || 1 Sp. Attack
|}

==== Speed ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
! Pokémon !! Location !! EV Yield
|-
| [[Pidgeotto]] || [[Route 38]] || 2 Speed
|-
| [[Raticate]] || [[Route 38]] || 2 Speed
|}
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=== Hoenn Region ===
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="border:1px solid #a2a9b1; padding:10px; background-color:#f8f9fa; margin-bottom:10px;">
'''[Expand] Hoenn Training Locations'''
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==== HP ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
! Pokémon !! Location !! EV Yield
|-
| [[Marill]] || [[Route 104]] || 2 HP
|-
| [[Makuhita]] || [[Granite Cave]] || 1 HP
|}

==== Speed ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
! Pokémon !! Location !! EV Yield
|-
| [[Zigzagoon]] || [[Route 101]] || 1 Speed
|-
| [[Wingull]] || [[Route 103]] || 1 Speed
|}
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