How to check the effort value of Pokemon
In the Pokémon series of games, effort values (EVs) are one of the important mechanisms for improving Pokémon’s abilities. Many players are confused about how to view and assign effort points. This article will introduce in detail the viewing method of effort value, distribution techniques and related data to help players better cultivate their Pokémon.
1. What is effort value?

Effort Values (EVs for short) are hidden values that Pokémon obtain by defeating wild Pokémon or using specific items. Each Pokémon can be assigned a maximum of 510 effort points, and a maximum of 252 points can be assigned to a single ability. Reasonable allocation of effort points can significantly improve the combat effectiveness of Pokémon.
2. How to check the effort value?
In the game, players can check the Pokémon's effort value in the following ways:
| game version | View method |
|---|---|
| "Pokémon Sword/Shield" | Press the "X" key on the Pokémon status screen to switch to the effort value screen. |
| "Pokémon Crimson/Purple" | Press the "L" key on the Pokémon status screen to view the effort value distribution. |
| "Pokémon Sun/Moon" | Check the Effort Value from the Pokémon Center computer |
If the effort value is full, the Pokémon's status screen will display a gold or blue star mark.
3. Distribution Techniques of Effort Value
The distribution of effort points needs to be determined based on the positioning and fighting style of the Pokémon. The following are common allocation scenarios:
| Pokémon type | Recommended effort value distribution |
|---|---|
| Aggressive | 252 Attack/252 Speed/4HP |
| Defensive | 252HP/252Def/4SpecialDefense |
| Special attack type | 252 Special Attack/252 Speed/4HP |
| Balanced | 128HP/128 attack/128 defense/128 special defense |
4. Methods to quickly increase effort value
Players can quickly increase the Pokémon's effort value through the following methods:
| method | Effect |
|---|---|
| Defeat a specific Pokémon | Each time you defeat a Pokémon, you gain the corresponding effort points. |
| Use power items | When carrying a power item, you can get extra effort points by defeating Pokémon. |
| feathers or vitamins | Directly use props to increase effort value |
| Pokémon Camping | Effort value increases through camping |
5. Hot topics: Discussions related to recent effort value
In the past 10 days, discussions about effort value in the Pokemon community have mainly focused on the following hot spots:
1."Pokémon Crimson/Purple" DLC adds new effort value training location: Players discovered that there are more places with efficient training effort value in the new areas added in the DLC.
2.How to obtain effort value reset props: Many novice players ask how to obtain tree fruits or props to reset the effort value.
3.Effort value distribution strategy in the battle tower: A senior player shared how to allocate effort points to NPCs in the battle tower.
6. Summary
Effort is one of the key factors in raising powerful Pokémon. By properly allocating and viewing effort values, players can create Pokémon that better meet combat needs. I hope this article can help everyone better understand the mechanism of effort value and achieve better results in the game!
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