The PokéCommunity Forums

The PokéCommunity Forums (https://www.pokecommunity.com/index.php)
-   Previous Generations (https://www.pokecommunity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=200)
-   -   4th Gen Quick question (https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=92976)

GeorgeWBushSupporter July 13th, 2007 5:03 PM

Quick question
 
Alright, I am using a Charizard to EV train my Growlithe. I have a macho brace attached to Charizard and a macho brace attached to Growlithe. Just to make sure, how many EVs do I get normally and after every level?

Pkmn Trainer Alex July 13th, 2007 5:13 PM

You mean to say you're sending Growlithe out first, then switching to your Charizard? If that's what you meant, then both will get double the EVs they should get.

Although your wording has me a bit confused, leading me to think that maybe you're a bit confused...?

GeorgeWBushSupporter July 13th, 2007 5:19 PM

No, I have an experience share on Growlithe so I don't have to switch.

Pkmn Trainer Alex July 13th, 2007 5:20 PM

Oh, ok, then Growlithe gets the normal, and only Charizard benefits from the doubling effect of Macho Brace.

Edit: Basically, if you want to accelerate the rate your Growlithe gets EVs, you'll need to give it the Macho Brace and do the switching-out method, as Pokémon using Exp. Share don't feel the effects of the hold item the actual fighting Pokémon is using (meaning other EV items and Lucky Egg don't work in conjuction with Exp. Share either).

GeorgeWBushSupporter July 13th, 2007 5:29 PM

Alright, so if I do the switch method, how many EVs do I get since I have pokerus and macho brace if I attack, lets say a Machoke which gives off 2 attack evs.

wolfie1177 July 13th, 2007 5:30 PM

you get 4x the evs, if i'm not mistaken

Pkmn Trainer Alex July 13th, 2007 5:30 PM

Four times as much, as long as Growlithe has/has had Pokérus and is holding Macho Brace.

Edit: Oh, you put up an example. Against Machoke, that would be 8 Attack EVs total (2 EVs * 2 from Macho Brace * 2 from Pokérus).

GeorgeWBushSupporter July 13th, 2007 5:40 PM

Alright, so that does not split up the EVs doing that?

Pkmn Trainer Alex July 13th, 2007 5:42 PM

You mean the switch-out? No, every Pokémon that is sent out against a Pokémon will get the EVs. Whether they get more than the normal amount, though, depends on whether they are holding a special item or not.

GeorgeWBushSupporter July 13th, 2007 5:43 PM

Alright, so lets go back to that situation again. If I switch out my Growlithe holding the macho brace and kill the opponent with Charizard, Growlithe still gets the full 8 evs?

Pkmn Trainer Alex July 13th, 2007 5:47 PM

Yes, Growlithe gets the 8 EVs as long as it has Pokérus and Macho Brace. Charizard gets 2 EVs, unless it also has Pokérus or an EV item.

GeorgeWBushSupporter July 13th, 2007 5:48 PM

Ah, so I shouldn't use an EXP SHARE at all then.

Pkmn Trainer Alex July 13th, 2007 5:51 PM

Not if you want to EV-train your Growlithe fast, no. Exp. Share is only useful for keeping them out of battle, but since you want to get as many EV points as you can, doing a switch-out is much more beneficial.

Edit in response to wolfie1177 below:

Er, wow, thanks, I guess lol.

GeorgeWBushSupporter July 13th, 2007 5:54 PM

Alright, thank you for your help!

wolfie1177 July 13th, 2007 6:05 PM

pkmn trainer alex, you are a much greater pokemon alex than i...

:bows:


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 5:06 AM.


Like our Facebook Page Follow us on Twitter © 2002 - 2018 The PokéCommunity™, pokecommunity.com.
Pokémon characters and images belong to The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo. This website is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, Creatures, GAMEFREAK, The Pokémon Company or The Pokémon Company International. We just love Pokémon.
All forum styles, their images (unless noted otherwise) and site designs are © 2002 - 2016 The PokéCommunity / PokéCommunity.com.
PokéCommunity™ is a trademark of The PokéCommunity. All rights reserved. Sponsor advertisements do not imply our endorsement of that product or service. User generated content remains the property of its creator.

Acknowledgements
Use of PokéCommunity Assets
vB Optimise by DragonByte Technologies Ltd © 2023.