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Ouick EV questions

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CHARMANDER418

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    Ok so in my platinum version i am going to try EV training/breeding my team. I think i get how to do this now i just need a little clarification.

    So first i read its 4EV points to raise a stat 1 point, is this correct?

    Second i think ive seen it say there is a max on EVs you can get per stat, what is the max? (ive seen two different numbers)

    Last in my platinum version i want to EV my starter quickly in its Attack and speed, so I believe i read its 1 EV in speed for beating starlys and 1 EV in attack for beating bidoofs, so im thinking of takeing the time to EV train my starter right away. What are your thoughts on this?
     
    CHARMANDER418 said:
    Ok so in my platinum version i am going to try EV training/breeding my team. I think i get how to do this now i just need a little clarification.

    So first i read its 4EV points to raise a stat 1 point, is this correct?

    Second i think ive seen it say there is a max on EVs you can get per stat, what is the max? (ive seen two different numbers)

    Last in my platinum version i want to EV my starter quickly in its Attack and speed, so I believe i read its 1 EV in speed for beating starlys and 1 EV in attack for beating bidoofs, so im thinking of takeing the time to EV train my starter right away. What are your thoughts on this?
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    1-Yes 4EV points raise a stat
    2- the max you can get on a stat is 255 but the last 3 don't count
    3-You should ev train pokemon after the E4 it's much easyer, and bidoofs give 1 hp ev not speed a ev.
    Also macho braces double the evs you will get in any stat so use that. Pokerus does the same so if you have both you will get 4 evs per battle.
     
    CHARMANDER418 said:
    Ok thanks

    So what should i do to train my starter? Put it in storage and wait til later? or maybe get a female and breed a new one later?
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    Yeah get a female and breed a new one later. You can still use the starter in the game though.
     
    Crocky said:
    1-Yes 4EV points raise a stat
    2- the max you can get on a stat is 255 but the last 3 don't count
    3-You should ev train pokemon after the E4 it's much easyer, and bidoofs give 1 hp ev not speed a ev.
    Also macho braces double the evs you will get in any stat so use that. Pokerus does the same so if you have both you will get 4 evs per battle.
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    Well, to say the last three don't count is a bit false, although where you're coming from is partly right. The last 3 are just used in another stat, because 255 is not divisible by 4, but subtract 3 and whala, 252 is divisible by 4.
    And you're new, Charmander418, so I'm not going to tell you off or anything lousy like that, just some friendly information: if you have any more questions about EV training or the likes, check out the Strategies and Movesets forums. You're guaranteed help, without having to start threads, which will keep you out of trouble. (Ugh, still sounds like i'm telling you off- sorry). Anyways, just some advice, and welcome to the community!
     
    But it is true though. If you put 255 EVs in a single stat, those 3 EVs are wasted. You mean to say that you're supposed to use 252 EVs in a stat and put those 3 into a different stat.
     
    You may need this: (I have given this in another thread too.)

    EV Training Spots
    Diamond and Pearl have plenty of great spots for EV training, with a lot of pokemon giving 2 EVs and even 3 in some cases. Let's have a look at some of the best places to find these pokemon...
    HP EV Training
    So you want to bulk your pokemon and give it the best chance at surviving that crucial hit? The HP EVs are what you need!
    Shellos and Bidoof outside Valley Windworks give +1 HP EV each. Gastrodon outside the Fuego Ironworks give +2 HP EVs each Even MORE Gastrodon outside of PalPark also give +2 HP Evs each
    Attack EV Training
    You want your prized pokemon to rip apart the foe asap? Then Attack EVs are your destiny!
    Kricketune. Yes we know it has an annoying cry, but these common dudes give out a nice +2 Attack EVs each time. Bibarel also give out 2+ Attack EVs, but are less common... HOWEVER, head over to the rainy route [Route 212] and you can find both of these pokemon here.
    Defence EV Training
    A rock hard defence is vital to any team, and by training for Defence EVs, you can guarentee you'll see your pokemon survive more hits.
    Iron Island is the perfect Defence EV training paradise. It contains Geodude [+1], Graveler [+2], Onix [+1] and Steelix [+2], all of which drop vital Defence EVs.
    Hippopotas and Geodude can be found in the cave, just off Route 214, each giving +1 Defence EV.
    Special Attack EV Training
    So you have your mighty special sweeper in mind, but need to pump up it's Special Attack? Then go Special Attack EV training!
    Gastly in the Old Chateau inside Eterna Forest give +1 Special Attack EV each, and if you put your GBA Game in the GBA slot whilst here, you could be lucky enough to spot a Haunter [+2 SAtk] or even a Gengar [+3 SAtk].
    You can also battle Golducks outside the Resort Area by Surfing, giving +2 Special Attack EVs each.
    Special Defence EV Training
    Taking Special hits is just as important as the Physical ones, so training in Special Defence wouldn't be a bad idea!
    Tentacool [+1 SDef] and Tentacruel [+2 SDef] are your best bets, found by Surfing pretty much any Ocean or Sea area. Mantyke's can be found north of Sunyshore Town, and give +1 Special Defence EV.
    Speed EV Training
    Want to gain the upper hand in battle? Going first is about as important as how hard your attack hits, and can easily determine the outcome of a battle.
    Raticates and Fearows Northwest of the Fight Area [+2 Speed EVs each] Zubats [+1 Speed EV]/Golbats [+2 Speed EVs] in most caves. Starly on Route 201 are great early game spots in case you want to EV train something early on, giving out +1 Speed EV each.
    EV Power Items and Pokérus
    EV Power Items:
    These items boost the number of EVs gained per battle with a pokemon in their respective stat.
    Power Anklet: Boosts Speed EVs
    Power Band: Boosts Special Defense Evs
    Power Belt: Boosts Defense EVs
    Power Bracer: Boosts Attack EVs
    Power Lens: Boosts Special Attack EVs
    Power Weight: Boosts HP EVs
    Each of these can be bought for 16 BP from the Battle Tower.
    The equation to find the number of EVs gained from using a Power Item goes like this:
    x + y = t
    x = EV's from pokemon
    y = EVs boosted from Power Items (+4)
    t = Total EVs
    Now with Pokerus we multiply the whole left side of the equation by 2 so...
    2(x + y) = t
    Now assume we have a pokemon that grants 2 points per battle...
    2(2 + 4) = 12
    So fighting a Kricketune with Pokérus and a Power Bracer would give you 12 Atk EVs per battle! Awesome!
    (Taken from Pkmn.net and written by Typhlosion.)

    And for the remaining 6 evs, put them in some other stat so they won't be wasted!
     
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