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Individual Values (IVs)
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Individual Values (IVs)

Learn about Individual Values (IVs) in pokemon brilliant diamond and shining pearl. Discover how to check IVs using the Judge function and Hyper Training.

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Learn about Individual Values (IVs) in pokemon brilliant diamond and shining pearl. Discover how to check IVs using the Judge function and Hyper Training.

  • Access to the postgame.
  • Reach the Battle Tower.
  • A Pokémon with 6 perfect IVs requires 6 Gold Bottle Caps, or 1 Bottle Cap per stat for individual IVs.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Understanding IVs: IVs are fixed when you obtain a Pokémon and contribute to its stats. At Level 100, a difference between 0 IV and 31 IV in a stat results in a 31 stat point difference. At lower levels, the contribution is proportionally smaller.
  2. 2
    Influencing IVs through Breeding: When breeding Pokémon, the offspring inherits 3 random IVs from their parents. If one parent holds the Destiny Knot item, the offspring inherits 5 IVs. By strategically swapping parents, you can aim for offspring with 5 or 6 perfect (31) IVs.
  3. 3
    Mythical Pokémon IVs: Mythical Pokémon, such as Mew and Jirachi, generally have 3 random stats with perfect IVs. You can save before receiving or catching a Mythical Pokémon and reload if the perfect IVs are not in desired stats (e.g., a Shaymin with perfect IVs in Attack).
  4. 4
    Hyper Training: Introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon and available in the postgame of pokemon brilliant diamond and shining pearl, Hyper Training allows you to give Level 100 Pokémon perfect IVs. This requires 1 Bottle Cap per stat or 1 Gold Bottle Cap to max all six stats.
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    Checking IVs with an Online Calculator: The only way to precisely evaluate IVs numerically is by using an online IV calculator compatible with pokemon brilliant diamond and shining pearl. For more accurate readings, use a calculator on higher-level Pokémon, as low-level Pokémon have a wide range of possible IVs.
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    Using the Judge Function: After reaching the Battle Tower in the postgame, a scientist inside will unlock the Judge function for your PC boxes. To use it, view your Pokémon boxes and press the + or - Button until the right-side window displays statements like “Decent” or “Pretty Good” for individual stats, and “Good stats” or “Amazing stats!” for the total IV sum.
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    Interpreting Judge Statements: The Judge function provides an indirect IV reading. The key ranges to know are 0, 30, and 31. “Best” indicates 31 IVs, “Fantastic” indicates 30 IVs, “Very Good” is 26-29, “Pretty Good” is 16-25, “Decent” is 1-15, and “No Good” is 0 IVs. The total IV sum statements are less critical but range from “Amazing stats!” (151-186) to “OK stats” (0-90).
Tips
  • IVs are largely unnecessary for the main story of pokemon brilliant diamond and shining pearl.
  • A 31 IV in a stat is the best, but 30 IV often has the same effect if you don't invest EVs.
  • 0 Speed IVs are useful for Trick Room strategies.
  • 0 Attack IVs can reduce damage taken from confusion.
  • Do not use an IV calculator on a Level 1 Pokémon, as the readings will be highly inaccurate.
  • Access to the Judge function for PC boxes.
  • The ability to optimize Pokémon stats through Hyper Training.

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