What items pass down IVs?

What Items Pass Down IVs?

In the world of Pokémon, Individual Values (IVs) play a crucial role in determining a Pokémon’s overall strength and potential. IVs are randomly generated values that range from 0 to 31, and they affect a Pokémon’s stats. When breeding Pokémon, IVs can be passed down from parents to offspring. But what items can pass down IVs? In this article, we’ll explore the different items that can influence IV inheritance in Pokémon.

Destiny Knot

The Destiny Knot is an item that can significantly impact IV inheritance. When a parent Pokémon holds the Destiny Knot, it passes down five random IVs to its offspring. This means that the offspring will inherit five IVs from its parents, with the remaining two IVs being randomly generated. The Destiny Knot is the most effective way to pass down IVs, as it guarantees that the offspring will inherit at least three IVs from its parents.

Power Items

Power Items are another type of item that can influence IV inheritance. These items are used for EV training, and they can also affect IV inheritance. When a parent Pokémon holds a Power Item, it passes down the corresponding stat to its offspring. For example, if a parent Pokémon holds a HP Orb, it will pass down its HP IV to its offspring.

IV Inheritance Without Destiny Knot

When breeding without the Destiny Knot, IV inheritance follows a specific pattern. The first IV is randomly generated, and then a random IV from either parent is inherited. Finally, any random IV except an HP IV is selected from either parent and passed to the offspring.

Breeding 6 IV Pokémon

Breeding two 6 IV Pokémon can result in an offspring with 5 IVs. The chance of breeding a Pokémon with 6 perfect IVs is 0.3125%. This means that it’s extremely rare to breed a Pokémon with 6 perfect IVs without using the Destiny Knot.

IV Inheritance in Pokémon BDSP

In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP), IV inheritance works similarly to previous games. The Destiny Knot can still be used to pass down five random IVs, and Power Items can still affect IV inheritance. However, the IV inheritance pattern without the Destiny Knot remains the same as in previous games.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Destiny Knot is the most effective way to pass down IVs in Pokémon. Power Items can also affect IV inheritance, but the pattern is less predictable. When breeding without the Destiny Knot, IV inheritance follows a specific pattern. Breeding two 6 IV Pokémon can result in an offspring with 5 IVs, and the chance of breeding a Pokémon with 6 perfect IVs is extremely rare. By understanding how IVs are passed down, trainers can make informed decisions when breeding their Pokémon.