Cobblemon Stats: Base Stats, IVs, and EVs

Understanding the different stats in Cobblemon is essential for building a strong team. Three main elements—Base Stats, Individual Values (IVs), and Effort Values (EVs)—shape each Cobblemon’s potential in battle. This guide explains each stat, how they work, and how to maximize them for your Cobblemon to reach its full potential.

1. Base Stats: The Foundation of Each Cobblemon

Base Stats are the core stats inherent to each Cobblemon species, defining general strengths and weaknesses. Each Cobblemon has six base stats:

• HP (Hit Points): Determines the Cobblemon's total health.
• Attack: Governs the power of physical moves.
• Defense: Reduces incoming physical damage.
• Special Attack: Affects the strength of special moves.
• Special Defense: Reduces damage from special moves.
• Speed: Determines which Cobblemon moves first in battle.

Each Cobblemon species has unique base stats that can’t be changed, forming the foundation of their role. For example, a Gyarados will have high Attack, making it a strong physical attacker, while Alakazam has high Special Attack and Speed, ideal for special attacks.

Base Stat Tips:

• Choose Based on Role: Decide if you want Cobblemon that are tanky, fast, or offensive. For example, if you need a tank, look for Cobblemon with high HP and Defense or Special Defense base stats.
• Balance Your Team: Having a mix of high Attack and high Defense Cobblemon can create a well-rounded team.

2. Individual Values (IVs): Enhancing a Cobblemon’s Potential

IVs are hidden stats unique to each individual Cobblemon. Ranging from 0 to 31, IVs represent the genetic “potential” of a Cobblemon’s base stats. The higher the IV in a specific stat, the higher that stat will be at maximum level.

• How IVs Work: For each stat, a higher IV means a higher potential maximum for that stat when the Cobblemon reaches its highest level. For example, a Cobblemon with an Attack IV of 31 will have a significantly higher Attack stat than one with an Attack IV of 10.
• Checking IVs: Most servers have IV-check commands or tools in the game to show a Cobblemon’s IVs.

Strategies for IV Optimization:

• Breeding: Breeding two Cobblemon with high IVs can produce offspring with similar or even better IVs. This makes breeding ideal for obtaining Cobblemon with perfect stats.
• Focus on Key Stats: Not every stat needs a perfect IV. Focus on maxing the stats relevant to your Cobblemon's role. For instance, Speed and Special Attack are more important for an Alakazam than Defense.

3. Effort Values (EVs): Customizing Your Cobblemon’s Stats

EVs are points earned by battling specific Cobblemon or by using certain items, allowing you to further increase a Cobblemon’s stats based on the role you want them to play. Each Cobblemon can have a maximum of 510 EVs, with 252 EVs per stat for maximum enhancement.

• How EVs Work: Every 4 EVs in a stat provide a +1 boost to that stat at level 100. By strategically assigning EVs, you can enhance your Cobblemon’s performance.
• Gaining EVs: EVs are earned by defeating specific Cobblemon, each of which provides EVs in certain stats. For example, defeating a Geodude might yield Defense EVs, while a Pidgey yields Speed EVs.

Effective EV Training Tips:

• Focus on Relevant Stats: Maximize the stats that best suit your Cobblemon’s role. For instance, give Speed and Attack EVs to a physical sweeper like Garchomp.
• EV Training Locations: Certain biomes or areas contain Cobblemon that grant specific EVs. These locations allow for efficient EV training by focusing on desired stats.
• Use EV-Boosting Items: Items like the Power Bracer or Power Lens increase the EVs gained in a specific stat, speeding up the training process. Vitamins, like Protein or Carbos, can also boost EVs quickly.

4. Practical Example: Building a Competitive Cobblemon with Base Stats, IVs, and EVs

Let’s look at a practical example of how to build a competitive Gyarados:

• Step 1: Base Stats Consideration
  Gyarados has high Attack and decent Speed but lower Special Attack, making it ideal as a physical sweeper.
• Step 2: IV Selection
  Focus on high IVs in Attack and Speed to boost Gyarados’s offensive capabilities. A Gyarados with an IV of 31 in Attack will be noticeably stronger.
• Step 3: EV Training
  Max out Attack and Speed EVs to further improve its physical prowess. By adding 252 EVs to each, Gyarados will be able to outspeed and hit harder, taking advantage of moves like Waterfall and Earthquake.
• Result
  The optimized Gyarados will be a fast, hard-hitting physical attacker with maximized offensive stats, ready for competitive battles.

5. Tools for Managing Stats: Items and Techniques

Managing stats can be made easier with certain in-game items:

• Vitamins: Items like Protein (Attack) and Carbos (Speed) add EVs to specific stats without battling, making them ideal for fine-tuning EVs.
• Power Items: Items like the Power Weight and Power Bracer increase the EV gain in a specific stat when held, helping you quickly max out desired stats.
• Reset Berries: If you make a mistake with EVs, certain berries (e.g., Pomeg Berry for HP, Kelpsy Berry for Attack) can lower EVs, allowing you to readjust stats.

6. Building a Balanced Team: Using Stats Strategically

Understanding how Base Stats, IVs, and EVs work helps you build a balanced Cobblemon team:

• Roles in Teams: Assign roles to your Cobblemon based on their base stats. For example, choose Cobblemon with high HP and Defense for tank roles, and those with high Attack and Speed for sweeper roles.
• IV and EV Balance: Not all stats need to be maxed. Balance IVs and EVs based on roles, so Cobblemon can specialize without overlapping each other’s strengths.

Conclusion

Mastering Base Stats, IVs, and EVs is essential for building a strong Cobblemon team. By understanding and optimizing these stats, you can maximize each Cobblemon’s potential, tailoring them for specific roles and strategies. Whether you’re building a defensive wall or a speedy sweeper, knowing how these stats work will take your Cobblemon gameplay to the next level.

Experiment with different stat builds and see how they impact your Cobblemon’s performance! Share your favorite builds or tips for training stats in our Discord!