Level 100 and Feeling Weak? Vitamins to the Rescue for Max Stats!
You got your Pokémon to level 100. Great job! You’ve shown trainer dedication. But is your Pokémon still feeling weak? Don’t worry! Even at max level, you can boost those stats. We’re talking about vitamins!
Vitamins are the protein shakes for your Pokémon. They help maximize your Pokémon’s Effort Values, or EVs. Confused? EVs are hidden points that improve stats. They’re like bonus points from battles. And vitamins are your shortcut to EV upgrades.
Vitamins and EVs: A Match Made in Trainer Heaven
Here’s the scoop on vitamins and EVs. Each vitamin you give your Pokémon adds 10 EVs to a specific stat. For instance, feed your Pokémon a Protein, and it gains 10 Attack EVs. Carbos for Speed, HP Up for HP – you understand.
You can continue giving vitamins until you hit 100 EVs in any stat. So if your Pokémon starts at zero EVs in Attack, you can give it 10 Proteins and max out its Attack EVs in no time. Forget tedious grinding; vitamins help efficiently.
And if you’re curious about other items, Mochis are similar to vitamins. Each adds 10 EVs too. So whether you choose vitamins or Mochis, the goal stays the same: easy EV maximization.
The EV Limit: Gotta Train ‘Em Smart
Before you overdose on vitamins, know some rules about EV limits. First, you can’t max every stat. Each stat has a limit of 252 EVs. Secondly, your Pokémon can have a maximum of 510 EVs total across all stats.
This means you can fully train only two stats per Pokémon (252 EVs each for a total of 504), leaving 6 EVs. You can usually sprinkle these in HP or Defense. This makes EV training strategic, forcing you to decide your Pokémon’s strengths. No jack-of-all-trades here unless you want it that way.
Level 100? EVs Still Apply!
Now, can level 100 Pokémon benefit from EVs? Yes! Hitting level 100 does not stop stat growth. EVs continue to be applied even at the level cap.
EV impact is clear at level 100. With every 4 EVs in a stat, you’ll see a +1 increase at level 100. These increments may seem small, but they add up and matter in battles, especially in competitive play.
Vitamin Power: Unleashed!
So, remember: vitamins are your fast track to EV training, especially early on. Vitamins offer the best boost for the first 100 EVs. While you *can* use them beyond 100 EVs, it’s not as efficient, and you should switch methods for the rest. But for an easy start, vitamins reign supreme.
Interestingly, recent games like Sword and Shield removed vitamin limits. Older games capped how many you could use. Not anymore! Now, you can feast on vitamins for the first 100 EVs in each stat.
Beyond Vitamins: The World of EV Training
While vitamins are a shortcut, they aren’t the only way to train EVs. Traditional EV training involves battling specific Pokémon that grant EVs when defeated. Each Pokémon gives a set number of EVs in specific stats. For instance, defeating Magikarp boosts Speed EVs because they splash fast.
The beauty of this method is all Pokémon in the battle gain EVs from it. So, even if your level 100 swoops in for the final hit, it still benefits. This makes team EV training very efficient.
Hyper Training and IVs: Taking Stats to the Max
Let’s touch on another stat mechanic: Hyper Training. Vitamins handle EVs, but Hyper Training manages Individual Values (IVs). IVs are inherent stats set when you meet a Pokémon. They are like genetic potential or natural talent.
Hyper Training, available in games like Scarlet and Violet, helps max out a Pokémon’s IVs, simulating perfect conditions. While it does not change the actual IVs, it makes stat calculations seem perfect. It’s stat magic!
To Hyper Train, you need Bottle Caps if your Pokémon is level 50 or higher. A regular Bottle Cap maxes one IV, while a Gold Bottle Cap maxes all IVs. Go to Montenevera, find the NPC at the Pokémon Center, and give them your Bottle Caps. Voilà! Your Pokémon is hyper-trained!
Is Hyper Training worth it? Yes! Especially for serious level 100 battlers. Simulating max IVs can significantly impact crucial stat checks in competitive matches.
Feathers and Berries: Minor Tweaks and EV Reset
For slight EV adjustments, use feathers like Swift Feather and Muscle Feather. They add just 1 EV to their corresponding stat. They aren’t as powerful as vitamins but help fine-tune your EV distribution when needing a few additional points.
If you’ve over-trained or want to redistribute EVs, berries are your answer. Each berry like Pomeg or Kelpsy reduces a stat’s EVs by 10. They’re great for fixing mistakes or completely rebuilding your EV spread.
Other Training Tidbits
Once your Pokémon hits level 100, it stops gaining experience points. No more level-ups or EXP bars. Level 100 is the ceiling for experience. However, remember, EVs still apply.
If you want to speed up traditional EV training (battling certain Pokémon), check out the Macho Brace. This item doubles the EVs from battles but halves your Pokémon’s Speed in combat. Use wisely, especially if Speed matters for training!
So there you have it! Even at level 100, your Pokémon’s journey doesn’t end. Vitamins, Hyper Training, and strategic EV training are tools for peak performance. Now go forth, trainers! Make those level 100 Pokémon the best they can be!
