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6th Gen Super training vs EV training?

Lucario

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  • In X/Y, there is a new mechanic, super training.
    It seems to train pokemon up in certain stats.
    Why use this instead of the old "EV training" method?
     

    Sun

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    One of the few perks of Super Training is rewarding, as rewards are presented after each training. It also has that soccer mini-game, so if you were to ask me, Super Training is actually a kid-friendly kind of EV Training. (:

    I'd like to note that EV Training with Horde Battles is actually easier than Super Training. (:
     

    Nah

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    Super Training is really just another form of EV training--Game Freak finally decided to let everyone officially know it was a thing with this.

    But yeah, the traditional way of EV training (now made faster by horde battles) is still generally the best way to go--lot faster and a lot less effort. Super Training still has its uses though, like if you're going for something more specific than a standard 252/252/4 spread since you get much less EVs per Super Training exercise, which allows for some finer control in some cases.

    Like let's say you're making something with a 252/32/220 spread. You're first wanna get that 32 EVs by doing 4 rounds of that stat's level 2 Super Training 4 times, since horde EV training only gives ~25 or 50 EVs per round, making it so you can't get 32 really. Though I suppose you could just get those 32 via single battles and not horde battles too lol.
     
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    EV-training is definitely more efficient. If we're looking to spend some time playing mini-games, though, while also raising EVs, super-training might be the better option.
     
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