Why are perfect IVs important?

IVs can be thought of as a Pokémon’s potential to be great within its species. Similar to how genes determine human height, build, eye and hair color, IVs determine Pokémon strength, bulkiness and stamina.

How rare is a Pokemon with perfect IVs?

one in 4,096 chance
There’s a one in 4,096 chance, or 0.0244\% portability, of finding perfect IVs from a wild catch. There is also a Weather Boosted wild catch though, which gives you a significant odds boost. Instead of the 1 in 4,096 chance, a Weather Boosted catch increases your odds to a 1 in 1,728 chance.

What does perfect IVs mean in Pokemon?

A perfect IV Pokemon is a Pokemon with some its IVs (usually 4-5 of them) at the maximum value of 31. This can be extended to the right Nature, too. To see your Pokemon’s IVs you need an NPC called the IV Judge (or Stats Judge), which is located at the Battle Tree.

Are IVs important in competitive?

IV’s are an important part of playing competitive Pokemon. IV stands for Individual Value, and they are hidden stats that every Pokemon has. These stats include Special Attack, HP, Attack, Special Defense, Defense, and Speed.

Which IV stat is most important?

The higher the IV stat, the better the Pokémon’s Attack, Defence or HP will be. If a stat has an IV ranking of 15 – the maximum possible stat – then the bar will be coloured red. On the other hand, if a stat bar is completely empty, then the IV ranking for that stat is 0.

What do IVs do in Pokémon?

IVs, or Individual Values, help determines a Pokémon’s stats. A Pokémon with high attack IVs will end up doing more damage than a Pokémon with lower attack IVs, even if they’re the same level. EVs, or Effort Values, are bonus stats that your Pokémon will gain from defeating specific types of Pokémon.

What do IVs do in Pokemon?

Are IVs necessary in Pokemon?

In competitive, yes you do need them. You need IVs to pull out maximum damage, tank as well as possible and outspeed pokemon, since your opponent does him/herself. Obviously, the unused attack stat is ignorable, like special attack on a Mega Beedrill.