Ryanide Wrote:I've read Serebii.net's explanation on EV/IV and I still don't get it. I'm attempting to try out competitive battling, but I'm sure without these info I won't be able to make it very far.
So, help?
Umm, I guess a way to make it simple would be
EV's are earned after defeating a pokemon. After defeating 2 of that pokemon, (correct me if I'm wrong) you gain one EV that pokemon would give you
Example: Defeat 2 Kadabras and earn 2 EV points for SP.Atk
The points are then added on to the pokemons stats after it levels. EVs to one stat is capped at 252, max EV's altogether is 510
Natures Raise one stat and lower another, But there are 4 natures that raise nor lower any stats
Example:Lonely Nature: Raises Attack/Lowers Defence - Hardy Nature: Raises None/Lowers None
IV's are the pokemons personality, i.e. Highly curious, Loves to run, etc. (I call it secondary nature) Each of those also add a boost to one stat, but there are 5 or 6 to each stat, and one for each that boosts the stat the most.