And now onto the final hurdle before getting to the actual breeding. Because the last post got kinda long, we’ll cover Effort Values (EVs) in depth and then finally be able to fiddle with some eggs next time… Let’s get cracking!
Pokemon Statistics and You – Part 2 (Natures and IVs)
Okay, in this part I’m going to cover the other useful information that is observable in-game and start to touch upon the slightly scary world of IVs and EVs (Individual and Effort Values respectively). Last time I gave a brief overview of all the basic stats a Pokemon has along with how to tell the … Continue reading »
Pokemon Statistics and You – Part 1 (Stat Overview)
So, to break people into Pokemon theory without making heads explode with talk of EVs, IVs, Egg Groups and all that malarkey. To begin with I’ll briefly explain some basic things before I break into more advanced stuff, so let’s start off easy with an overview of a Pokemon’s statistics!
I Wanna Be The Very Best!
With the release of Pokémon Black and White tomorrow I feel re-invigorated enough about it to devote some time to writing about this wonderful and often totally disregarded franchise. Most people discount Pokémon on the grounds that it’s “for kids” or purely on it’s cutesy nature. These people are missing out on what makes the series … Continue reading »