1st Gen EV training in R/B/Y? can it be done?

[DXrobots]

I'm pretty sure its possible but I have heard the EV system is different in Generation one is that true?

 

[Shining Meganium]

It is infact very different. to get an explanation go to bulbapedia and type 'effort values'

 

[shookie]

They were COMPLETELY different in Generation I. From Bulbapedia's article:

The Pokémon data structure contains two EV bytes for each the five stats (HP, Attack, Defense, Speed and Special), starting at zero when caught and with a maximum EV of 65535 for each stat, however, maximum stats will be reached with only 64512 EVs. When a Pokémon is defeated, its base stats are converted to effort points and then added to the EVs. For example, defeating a Mew grants 100 effort points to each EV. (Defeating 646 Mew, therefore, will give a Pokémon maximum EVs in each stat.)

Meaning you don't need to EV train because it's possible to max out every single stat on a Pokémon.

 

[DXrobots]

The EV system was introduced in Generation I, where it was also called stat experience or Stat Exp.
The Pokémon data structure contains two EV bytes for each the five stats (HP, Attack, Defense, Speed and Special), starting at zero when caught and with a maximum EV of 65535 for each stat, however, maximum stats will be reached with only 64512 EVs. When a Pokémon is defeated, its base stats are converted to effort points and then added to the EVs. For example, defeating a Mew grants 100 effort points to each EV. (Defeating 646 Mew, therefore, will give a Pokémon maximum EVs in each stat.)
EVs are factored into the Pokémon's stats when it levels up. Additionally, EVs are calculated into stats when a Pokémon is taken from Bill's PC; this is called the box trick. A Pokémon which reaches level 100 can continue to accrue EVs up to the maximum of 65535 in each stat, and use the box trick to have those EVs factored in.
Vitamins add 2560 to one stat's EV, but cannot raise a stat above 25600. Unlike later games, the Exp. Share did not share EVs.
At level 100, the formula for determining the stat difference between a Pokémon trained in that stat and an untrained Pokémon is:

https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/EV#Generation_I

My brain hurts

lol wut :laugh:

 

[Sydian]

Pretty much what ^ said. It's weird to explain, so it's just best to stick with Bulbapedia on that. Next time, please ask in the Q&A thread. :)

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