Learn about Effort Values (EVs) in Pokémon X and Y, how they affect stat growth, and the Super Training mini-game to boost your Pokémon's stats. Includes EV-boosting items and training courses.
EVs Explained:
Effort Values (EVs) are semi-hidden stats that determine stat growth. They are earned through Pokémon battles or Super Training. Each Pokémon defeated grants EVs, which can be shared via the Exp. Share. EV-Boosting Items and certain Berries (or Lumiose Juice Shoppe) can also affect EV gains. There are six stats to which EVs are applied: HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. A single stat can have a maximum of 252 EVs. The total EV limit across all stats is 510. Reaching the maximum EVs grants an Effort Ribbon and unlocks Secret Super Training.
The formula for stat increases from EVs is: (Total EVs / 4) * (Level / 100), truncated, added to the base stat value.
EV-Boosting Hold Items:
- Macho Brace: Doubles EV growth, but lowers Speed.
- Power Anklet: Doubles Speed EV growth, but lowers Speed.
- Power Band: Doubles Special Defense EV growth, but lowers Speed.
- Power Belt: Doubles Defense EV growth, but lowers Speed.
- Power Bracer: Doubles Attack EV growth, but lowers Speed.
- Power Lens: Doubles Special Attack EV growth, but lowers Speed.
- Power Weight: Doubles HP EV growth, but lowers Speed.
Super Training Courses:
Courses are unlocked by level, with higher levels offering greater EV boosts. Secret Super Training courses are unlocked after a Pokémon reaches 510 EVs and offer valuable items as rewards.
| Level | Name | Base EV Boosts | Time to Beat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hone Sp. Atk with Magnemite! | Special Attack +4 | 30 seconds |
| 1 | Raise Your HP with Wailmer! | Max HP +4 | 30 seconds |
| 1 | Boost Attack with Axew! | Attack +4 | 30 seconds |
| 1 | Build Up Sp. Def with Tentacool! | Special Defense +4 | 30 seconds |
| 1 | Speed Up with the Noibat Regimen! | Speed +4 | 30 seconds |
| 1 | Strengthen Defense with Geodude! | Defense +4 | 30 seconds |
| 2 | Home In on Magneton! | Special Attack +8 | 1 minute |
| 2 | Hit Relicanth’s Weak Points! | Max HP +8 | 1 minute |
| 2 | Let Loose to Get Fraxure! | Attack +8 | 1 minute |
| 2 | Watch Out for Tentacruel’s Bitbots! | Special Defense +8 | 1 minute |
| 2 | Hammer Aerodactyl! | Speed +8 | 1 minute |
| 2 | Break Down Graveler’s Barrier! | Defense +8 | 1 minute |
| 3 | Shake Off That Uncanny Magnezone! | Special Attack +12 | 1 minute |
| 3 | Shoot Back! Get the Giant Wailord! | Max HP +12 | 1 minute |
| 3 | Catch ‘Em! Haxorus’s Furious Attacks! | Attack +12 | 1 minute |
| 3 | Kick Out! Get the Dragalge Corps! | Special Defense +12 | 1 minute |
| 3 | Catch It! Noivern’s Wild Wind! | Speed +12 | 1 minute |
| 3 | Break It! Golem’s Defensive Line | Defense +12 | 1 minute |
| Level | Name | Time to Beat | Notable Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | The Troubles Keep On Coming?! | 2 minutes | Wing item |
| 5 | The Leaf Stone Cup Begins! | 1 min 30 s | Leaf Stone |
| 5 | The Fire Stone Cup Begins! | 1 min 30 s | Fire Stone |
| 5 | The Water Stone Cup Begins! | 1 min 30 s | Water Stone |
| 5 | Follow Those Fleeing Goals! | 1 min 30 s | Thunder Stone |
| 6 | Watch Out! That’s One Tricky Second Half! | 1 min 30 s | Dusk Stone |
| 6 | An Opening of Lightning-Quick Attacks! | 1 min 30 s | Shiny Stone |
| 6 | Those Long Shots Are No Long Shot! | 1 min 30 s | Dawn Stone |
| 7 | Scatterbug Lugs Back! | 2 minutes | Wing item |
| 7 | A Barrage of Bitbots! | 1 min 30 s | Wing item |
| 7 | Drag Down Hydreigon! | 2 minutes | Sun/Moon Stone |
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