How Does Hyper Training Work

Learn how to Hyper Train your Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet! Discover the location, requirements, costs, and the best ways to get Bottle Caps to maximize your Pokemon's stats.

Alright, so you've heard about Hyper Training and want to know how to get your Pokemon into tip-top shape, right? Think of Hyper Training as the ultimate stat boost for your favorite Pokemon. It lets you push a specific stat all the way to its maximum, which is 31. If a stat is already maxed out, the game even puts a little crown on it so you don't accidentally waste resources. This is what serious trainers have been doing for ages to prep for tournaments, and thankfully, it's way easier now than it used to be with breeding and luck!

Just remember, Hyper Training is the final polish. You'll still need to level your Pokemon up and give them a solid moveset to really dominate in battles.

Where to Find Hyper Training

You'll need to head over to Montenevera to find the Hyper Training NPC. Look for a guy standing next to an Abomasnow, right behind the Pokemon Center. He's your go-to guy for this service.

Getting Ready for Hyper Training

Before you can start boosting those stats, you've got a couple of hoops to jump through:

• Your Pokemon needs to be at Level 50.
• You need to have unlocked the ability to get Bottle Caps.

Once you meet those requirements, you'll be able to pick which stat you want to train. It's a good idea to check your Pokemon's summary beforehand to see where it stands. This helps you make the best choices to optimize your training.

Paying for Hyper Training: Bottle Caps!

Hyper Training isn't free, and the currency here is Bottle Caps. You've got two kinds:

• Regular Bottle Caps: These will max out one IV stat.
• Golden Bottle Caps: These are the real deal and will max out ALL of a Pokemon's IV stats!

You can snag these caps from Tera Raids or pick them up at Delibird Presents shops. For a deeper dive into getting Bottle Caps, there's a separate guide you can check out.

Now, let's talk costs. It's pretty steep, especially if you're thinking about a full team:

To give you some perspective, even with the Amulet Coin to boost your earnings, you'd need to beat the Elite Four about six times to max out a whole team. Without the Amulet Coin, that doubles to twelve! And that's *after* you've already gotten each Pokemon to level 50. If you're aiming for competitive play, you'll likely need multiple teams like this. You can sell items, but honestly, it's a super slow grind. Nuggets only give you 5,000 a pop, so stick to Bottle Caps. Golden Bottle Caps are awesome but so expensive they're best treated as a lucky raid drop.

When you're at the Hyper Training menu, it'll show you how many Bottle Caps you have, so use them wisely!