If you’ve spoken to a man with a brown jacket inMontenevera, you’ll find out that he’s looking for Bottle Caps in exchange for something called Hyper Training. But what is Hyper Training and why is it a crucial part of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet’s competitive scene? Let’s find out.
What is Hyper Training?
Hyper Training is a method that lets you raise a Pokémon’s stats’individual value(IV) to 31. IVs are hidden values each stat has that dictate the maximum value they can grow into with each level up. Thirty-one is considered the “perfect” IV, meaning that a level 50 Quaquaval with an Attack IV of 31 will have a higher Attack stat compared to a level 50 Quaquaval with an IV of 15.
Every Pokémon’s stat is assigned a fixed IV upon hatching or capture. The only way to raise an IV after this is through Hyper Training.
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How to check my Pokémon’s IVs in Scarlet & Violet
Since IVs are hidden values, they’re not something you can check by opening the menu. You first need tofinish the game, watch the credits roll, and speak to a Nurse Joy after you’ve saved Paldea. She will grant you access to theJudge function, which lets you check IVs in your Pokémon Box.
The Judge function won’t provide you with a number, only a rough estimate between 0 and 31. A stat with an IV of 31 will say “Best.” A Hyper Trained stat will say “Hyper Trained,” which is an equivalent of a Best IV. The only difference is that you’re able to’t pass down Hyper Trained stats to offspring.
For more help with Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, take a look atHow to check a Pokémon’s EVs in Pokémon Scarlet & VioletandAll Held Items and What They Do in Pokémon Scarlet & Violethere at Pro Game Guides.
