This tool helps you estimate the Individual Values (IVs) of your Pokémon in Pokémon GO, ensuring you know their potential strength.
How to Use the IV Estimator
To estimate the Individual Values (IVs) of a Pokémon in Pokémon GO, please follow these steps:
- Enter the CP (Combat Power) of the Pokémon into the CP field.
- Enter the HP (Hit Points) of the Pokémon into the HP field.
- Select the Stardust cost to power up the Pokémon.
- Enter the current level of the Pokémon.
- Click the ‘Calculate’ button.
How it Calculates
This IV estimator calculates the range of possible IVs for Attack, Defense, and Stamina based on the input values. The formula considers the min and max possible values derived from Pokémon leveling parameters and performs calculations to get minimum and maximum IVs within the range specified by the game’s mechanics.
Limitations
The calculated IV ranges are estimations and may not provide the exact IVs due to rounding and the hidden nature of some game mechanics. For precise IV determination, additional tools or calculations might be necessary.
Use Cases for This Calculator
Estimate Your Pokémon’s Battle Potential
With an IV estimator, you can accurately assess your Pokémon’s potential in battles. By inputting their stats, you can strategize and select the strongest Pokémon for gym raids or trainer battles.
Optimize Your Power-Up Decisions
An IV estimator helps you decide which Pokémon to power up by providing a clear indication of their potential. This foresight helps you prioritize resources on the Pokémon that will give you the most competitive advantage.
Evaluate Trade Opportunities
When trading Pokémon with friends, use the IV estimator to evaluate whether you’re getting good value. This ensures that you don’t trade away your best specimens while making informed decisions about what to accept in return.
Track Your Pokémon’s Progress
Regular use of an IV estimator allows you to monitor how your Pokémon’s stats evolve as you power them up. This ongoing assessment can be exciting as you track improvements and make adjustments to your strategy.
Identify Community Day Candidates
Community Days offer unique opportunities to evolve and power up Pokémon, making an IV estimator invaluable. You can identify which Pokémon from your collection are worthy candidates, ensuring you make the most of limited-time bonuses.
Maximize Your Raid Efficiency
In Pokémon Go, raids are a critical aspect of gameplay that rely heavily on your team’s strength. Using an IV estimator, you can assemble a raid team composed of Pokémon that are statistically more likely to succeed against the raid boss, optimizing your effort and resource expenditure.
Enhance Your Gym Defense Strategy
Strengthening your gym defense requires a keen understanding of your Pokémon’s capabilities. With an IV estimator, you can determine which of your Pokémon will withstand the most attacks, helping you create a formidable gym defense lineup.
Select the Best Pokémon for Special Events
Special events often introduce unique bonuses or challenges that alter the dynamics of gameplay. Using an IV estimator allows you to pick Pokémon that not only perform well under normal conditions but excel during these unique instances.
Conduct Detailed Comparisons Among Pokémon
Sometimes, you have multiple Pokémon with high CP but varying IVs. An IV estimator enables you to compare these Pokémon side by side, helping you make thoughtful decisions about which ones should take precedence in your battles or training.
Inform Long-Term Pokémon Investments
Pokémon Go players often invest in improving their favorites over time. By using an IV estimator, you gain insights into which Pokémon will offer the best returns on your long-term investment, ensuring you don’t waste stardust or candies on subpar choices.