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4th Gen EV training is it worth all the time?

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KantoJohto

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    I only ev trained a Swampert and Swellow before and I really think Ev training is too time consuming. First off you have to figure out what pokemon gives off an ev and some give off more than that type of ev. Therefore, I would have to use a sheet of paper to keep track of my parties evs. Secondly, I feel that it is very extraneous to have to battle like a gazillion Zubats to raise speed for example. Anyone feel the same way? Ev training is just too much for me is there any other options to get pokemon stronger besides just leveling them up?
     
    I agree with you about it being time-consuming. Especially for more casual players. I'm still going to EV train my team, but over a verrrrry long period of time.
     
    It's an all or nothing thing really. If you play competetively you will never win unless you EV train. It is that vital. If you're not willing to do it then you'll never really succeed so you've wasted your time on the two.

    But yeah, its needed if you're gonna challenge any of the leagues ect running here. You'll be suprised how easy it gets after the first 6 or so, I can EV one in a couple of hours nowadays
     
    With the power items, obtainable at the Battle Tower, you only have to beat 26 each, of lets say Zubats and Gastlys if you have Pokérus. Hardly gazillions.

    And if you don't EV train, you're going to lose to people who do 90% of the time.

    EDIT: It really doesn't take long once you get good at it - I've EV trained around 20, and it only takes me an hour to fully EV train a Pokémon now.
     
    It depends on the type of trainer you are. If you are casual then don't bother because it's going to take forever, however, if you're a competitive player then you have time on you hands then do it.

    You have to anyway to get stronger Pokemon.
     
    I agree that as tedious as EV training can be at times it is very necessary. For me when my pokemon is weak in one area I EV train it in that area to help make up for the lack of it. In the long run you need it...badly.
     
    Alakazam's right, what's the point in EVing a weakness? If its a bad stat it's obviously not meant to be used, and your other stats end up suffering because of it.
     
    I agree with Rave Dragon, EV training your pokemon takes along time, I'm still training my pokemon from the first time pokemon diamond and pearl came out.
     
    yea it does take a long time to E train but it's worth it,you'll lose so many times if you don't E triain your pokemon
    First:80% you'll win the match
    second:you can show off your ev trained pokes to your freinds or anyone
    third:makes you become a good trainer
    fourth:its a challenge especially to be who are a newbie to it,and so on
    most of the time you'll be losing if you don't ev train your pokemon,it makes you become a good trainer and, hey you might ev trian other people(s) pokes for shinys or events
     
    Alright, it is definitely worth it to ev train. Once you get good at it you find many ways to achieve your training that much faster. I can ev train a pokemon in an hour tops and so can most trainers. There are many faqs that can help you too. If you need to know faster ways I, or anyone else here, can point you in the right direction. In the end, being able to focus your pokemon's stats in certain areas will be super beneficial
     
    EV training takes time to master and some trading so you can get the right items. Pokerus plus the power items..if you can get that much, you can EV train a Pokemon in speed in 25 minutes and spend another half hour on attack, and you'll be all set.

    Like it's been said: you can raise regularly all you want, but if you don't EV train, your going to lose 9/10 times. I've battled with a mix of EV trained and non-EV trained guys and came to the conclusion only heavy natural walls or the starter Pokemon can really handle themselves in wifi competition without being EV trained. Add some EVs to them and it spells B-E-A-S-T across the screen.
     
    Or you could find a Pokemon that gives 3 of a stat, get one, remove all its attack moves, get Pokerus and a Power item and chain Ditto. Let them transfrom and voila. :)
     
    If you want to be the best, you need to work at it. EV training is one of a number of things crucial to train your Pokemon in to become sucessful at competitive battles.
     
    learn to use the power items and pkrs. also: you can gain 100 EVs in a stat by giving vitamines for that stat to your pokemon.
     
    Babylon said:
    Is that a typo?

    If it isnt then I better start getting some Poké $.

    Also, how do I get power items? (I havent played Diamond in ages)
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    You can get them all by battling in the Battle Tower and getting a certain number of points to buy them. Not sure if you can get them anywhere else, possibly, but I can't be bothered to check XD

    You may just want to ask or find some in the trade section of the forums though to save time.
     
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