Penguin the Magical Bird
Introduction
Effort Values (EVs) play a crucial role in Cobblemon, significantly impacting your Cobblemon's performance in battles. Understanding how to train EVs effectively can give you a competitive edge. This guide will cover everything you need to know about EV training in Cobblemon, from the basics to advanced strategies.
What are EVs?
EVs, or Effort Values, are hidden stats that influence your Cobblemon's growth. Each Cobblemon can gain a total of 510 EVs, with a maximum of 252 EVs in a single stat. These values are obtained by defeating specific Cobblemon, each granting a set amount of EVs in one or more stats.
Why EV Training Matters
EV training allows you to tailor your Cobblemon's stats to suit your battle strategy. Whether you want a tanky defender or a speedy attacker, proper EV distribution can make all the difference.
Basics of EV Training
Understanding EVs Distribution
Each Cobblemon you defeat in the wild provides EVs in specific stats. For example, defeating a Rattata might grant Speed EVs, while a Geodude might provide Defense EVs.
EV Yield Examples
- Attack: Defeating Machop
- Defense: Defeating Geodude
- Speed: Defeating Rattata
- Special Attack: Defeating Gastly
- Special Defense: Defeating Tentacool
- HP: Defeating Chansey
Tools for EV Training
Power Items
Power Items are held items that increase the EVs gained in a specific stat when a Cobblemon is defeated.
- Power Weight: +8 HP EVs
- Power Bracer: +8 Attack EVs
- Power Belt: +8 Defense EVs
- Power Lens: +8 Special Attack EVs
- Power Band: +8 Special Defense EVs
- Power Anklet: +8 Speed EVs
Macho Brace
The Macho Brace doubles the EVs gained from battle but reduces the Cobblemon's speed while held.
Pokérus
Pokérus is a rare virus that doubles the EVs gained from battles. Unlike the Macho Brace, it does not reduce speed.
Advanced EV Training Techniques
Horde Battles
Horde battles allow you to battle multiple Cobblemon at once, making it a faster way to accumulate EVs.
Using the Exp. Share
With the Exp. Share, Cobblemon in your party that do not participate in battle will still receive EVs. This allows for efficient training of multiple Cobblemon simultaneously.
Vitamins
Vitamins such as Protein, Iron, Carbos, Calcium, Zinc, and HP Up can increase a Cobblemon's EVs by 10 points per use, up to a maximum of 100 EVs per stat.
EV Training Spots
Optimal Locations
Identifying the best locations for EV training can save you a lot of time. Here are some recommended spots for each stat:
- HP: Battle against wild Whismur in Verdanturf Tunnel.
- Attack: Battle against wild Shinx in Route 202.
- Defense: Battle against wild Geodude in Mt. Moon.
- Special Attack: Battle against wild Gastly in the Old Chateau.
- Special Defense: Battle against wild Tentacool in any ocean.
- Speed: Battle against wild Rattata in Route 1.
Example EV Training Regimen
For a physically offensive Cobblemon like Gyarados:
- 252 Attack EVs: Battle Machop or use Power Bracer.
- 252 Speed EVs: Battle Rattata or use Power Anklet.
- 4 HP EVs: Battle Whismur or use a Power Weight.
Monitoring EVs
EV Reducing Berries
Sometimes, you might want to reset EVs to reallocate them. Certain berries can reduce EVs by 10 points in specific stats.
- Pomeg Berry: Reduces HP EVs
- Kelpsy Berry: Reduces Attack EVs
- Qualot Berry: Reduces Defense EVs
- Hondew Berry: Reduces Special Attack EVs
- Grepa Berry: Reduces Special Defense EVs
- Tamato Berry: Reduces Speed EVs
Checking EVs
Use items like the EV-enhancing items or visit specific NPCs in the game that can provide you with detailed information about your Cobblemon's EV distribution.
Conclusion
EV training is a powerful tool in optimizing your Cobblemon's potential. By understanding the mechanics and utilizing the tools and strategies outlined in this guide, you can maximize your team's performance in battles. Happy training!
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