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EV Training Guide for Scarlet & Violet
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

EV Training Guide for Scarlet & Violet

Learn how to EV train in pokemon scarlet and violet. Max 252 EVs per stat using wild Pokémon or vitamins. Power items cost 10,000 Poké Dollars.

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Learn how to EV train in pokemon scarlet and violet. Max 252 EVs per stat using wild Pokémon or vitamins. Power items cost 10,000 Poké Dollars.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Decide which stat you want to increase.
  2. 2
    Battle wild Pokémon that grant EVs in your target stat. Each Pokémon species defeated grants a specific number of EVs (1, 2, or 3).
  3. 3
    To speed up the process, equip the Pokémon you are training with a Power item (Power Weight, Power Bracer, Power Belt, Power Lens, Power Band, or Power Anklet), purchased from Delibird Presents for 10,000 Poké Dollars each. These items temporarily halve the Pokémon's Speed but grant an additional 8 EVs in the corresponding stat.
  4. 4
    When fighting a wild Pokémon that grants 1 EV, a Pokémon holding a Power item can gain 9 EVs instead.
  5. 5
    To reach the cap of 252 EVs in a single stat requires 22 to 28 battles with Power items, compared to 84 to 252 battles without them.
  6. 6
    A Pokémon gains 1 stat point for every 4 EVs accumulated at Level 100, equating to a maximum boost of 63 in a single stat.
  7. 7
    All Pokémon in your party gain EVs when a wild Pokémon is defeated, regardless of whether they participated in the battle.
  8. 8
    Alternatively, you can instantly gain EVs by using vitamin items (e.g., HP Up, Protein) purchased from a Chansey Supply shop. Vitamins are efficient but expensive.

Recommended EV Training Spots:

  • HP: Casseroya Lake (Dondozo +3, Slowpoke +1)
  • Attack: Bamboo Grove in North Province (Area Two) (Luxray +3, Bisharp +2, Heracross +2, Lokix +2, Scyther +1, Pawniard +1)
  • Defense: Asado Desert (Hippowdon +2, Sandaconda +2, Orthworm +2, Silicobra +1, Hippopotas +1, Rellor +1)
  • Sp. Atk: River near the Fairy Crew (Golduck +2)
  • Sp. Def: The land around Casseroya Lake (Sliggoo +2, Altaria +2, Goomy +1, Swablu +1)
  • Speed: The beach south from Poco Path Lighthouse (Wingull +1, Buizel +1, Magikarp +1, Arrokuda +1)
Tips
  • Focus on training one stat at a time to avoid confusion.
  • Use a strong Pokémon that you are not intending to EV train to battle, especially if it already has max EVs.
  • The Pokémon being EV trained can remain in the party; this is particularly useful if it's holding a Power item that halves its Speed.
  • Consider EV training multiple Pokémon simultaneously, as all party members gain the same EVs.
  • Keep track of EVs using pen and paper or by noting which Pokémon you fought if they yield different EV amounts.

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