0IV, however, often means that every IV that Pokemon has is at zero. When someone refers to a Pokemon that has 5 - 6IVs, they are refering to how many stats are maxed out. IVs range from 0 (absolutely abysmal) to 31 (simply cannot be beat) in each stat, including HP. Pokémon with high IVs are biologically better than those with lower IVs, and there's nothing you can do to change it. These determine the capabilities of a Pokémon from birth. IVs are the equivalent to 'natural selection'.
The boosted stat appears in red font, while the stat that has degenerated appears in blue. It all depends on the Pokémon and its natural talents.Ī Pokemon's Nature can be read from each Pokemon's Summary page, so you won't need to memorize every nature and the stat effects. Some Pokémon do better with extra speed, while others do better with extra Defense. It's not always as simple as picking between Attack and Special Attack, though. Since she doesn't have any physical-based moves, her Attack stat is almost worthless. There are twenty-five natures in total, with five neutral natures that don't affect stats in any way - they basically add and subtract within the same stat.įor example, my Gardevoir has the Modest nature, which adds extra Special Attack while taking away from Attack. Every Pokémon has a nature that both adds and subtracts a 10% growth rate from different (or the same) stats. Nature will dictate how far certain stats can grow. The first and most obvious example of stat changes are in a Pokemon's Nature. Now you've got everything you need to start breeding, but how do you know what to look for? Well, to know what to look for, you need a basic understanding on how stats work in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. If you don't have this Pokemon, you can no doubt find a Fletchling after a couple of Wonder Trades.
These gender-less creatures can breed with almost any other Pokémon in existence - aside from most Legendaries because they are sterile. There is also a Pokémon that has been popular in the Breeding Scene ever since Pokémon Eggs became a concept. Save before you do anything, and then rematch the young couple, soft-resetting until you can nab a Destiny Knot from them. It's in the the first room on the right that you're allowed to enter. You can find one by going inside of the ship in Sea Mauville. Destiny Knot - This item guarantees that five non-identical IVs pass down at random from the two parents.It's hidden on the rock on a risen platform, next to where you find Mega Stelix's Mega Stone. You can find one in Granite Cave, on the bottom floor. However, if you give this to a parent before putting them in the Day Care, their Nature will always pass down to their children (more on Natures later). Everstone - This is an item that normally keeps Pokémon from evolving while help.These items are harder to find in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire than they were in the earlier iterations of this generation. Generation VI has streamlined breeding to make it easier for trainers to get competitive-ready Pokémon.
It is highly recommended that you have the Battle Resort unlocked at this point, because that island holds the best Day Care in Hoenn.īefore we start breeding, there are a few items you need to make sure you have. This guide focuses on maximizing your Pokemon's true potential through the use of breeding. If your beefy Pokémon doesn't have enough Defense, it won't be able to take a hit in battle. Every individual Pokémon has its own strengths and weaknesses that go beyond its type.