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What does Pokemon IV stand for?

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John Castro

Published Mar 21, 2026

What does Pokemon IV stand for?

individual values
In Pokémon Go, beyond your Pokémon’s CP (Combat Power), all your caught partners have semi-hidden base stats called individual values, or IVs.

What is IV in Poketwo?

IV=individual value. Individual value is basically pokemon genes. And the percentage (the percentage next to their name) is basically how good they are.

What does 31 IV mean Pokemon?

An IV of 31 means that your Pokemon has the best possible value for the stat. You still need to apply EVs and have a positive nature to get the most out of the stat. IVs are sort of like a hidden value that modifies the potential of the stat.

How do you get 4 star Pokémon?

That means if a Shadow Pokemon has, for example, 2 attack, 5 defense and 8 stamina, upon purification it will become 4 attack, 7 defense and 10 stamina. So, if you can find a Shadow Pokemon with an IV of 13 for each stat (or more) then you essentially have a perfect IV Pokemon.

Should I evolve higher CP or IV?

You can check out our tips for evolving Pokémon in Pokémon Go for more detail, but generally it’s advisable to evolve your high-IV Pokémon before you start spending Stardust to Power Up and increase its Level. That’s because each time a Pokémon evolves, although its IVs stay the same, its moveset is randomised.

How are IVs determined in Pokemon?

IVs are hidden stats that are randomly applied to each Pokémon when they’re caught. IVs determine how high or low a base stat can go and sets the value to a specific number. By inputting the newly-caught Pokémon’s stats, nature, and level, the calculator will tell you exactly what type of IVs your Pokémon has. …

Where can I find Zubat in Pokemon Y?

Connecting Cave – Zubat Roost is a very short cave between central and coastal Kalos. It connects Route 7 in the east with Route 8 in the west….Connecting Cave – Zubat Roost.

PokemonZubat
TypePoison/Flying
AreaCave, Horde
VersionX and Y

Does IV matter in Pokemon?

IVs cannot currently be modified or influenced, but the higher they are, the more potential the Pokémon has in battle than other Pokémon of the same species. IVs are carried over when a Pokémon is evolved, so always check it’s worth investing the candy into it before evolving (find out how below).

What is a 4 * Pokemon?

Simply typing “4*” in the search bar will yield all of your 100 percent IV Pokémon, making it easy to spot any sleeper picks you may have missed.

How rare is a 4 * Pokémon?

When you work out the odds behind this, the complete randomness gives you a 1 in 4,096 chance of finding that perfect IV Pokemon. So, very unlikely.