Pokemon IV Calculator

A Pokémon IV Calculator for Pokémon Go is a tool used to determine a Pokémon's Individual Values (IVs), which are hidden stats that affect its Attack, Defense, and Stamina.

By inputting information such as the Pokémon's level, CP (Combat Power), HP, and Stardust cost for powering up, the calculator estimates the Pokémon's IV range, helping trainers assess its potential strength and value.

To calculate a Pokémon’s IV in Pokémon GO, add its Attack, Defense, and Stamina IVs—each ranging from 0 to 15—then divide the total by the maximum possible value (45) and multiply by 100 to get a percentage. If a Pokémon’s IV is close to 96%, it indicates that its stats are nearly perfect.

The Pokémon GO IV calculator is generally very accurate, especially when used with high-level Pokémon and combined with the in-game Team Leader appraisal system, which provides additional clues to narrow down IV ranges.

The calculator uses known formulas along with a Pokémon’s CP, HP, level, and Stardust cost for powering up to precisely estimate Attack, Defense, and Stamina IVs, improving accuracy.

In Pokémon GO, a “98 IV” refers to a Pokémon whose total Individual Values (IVs) add up to 44 out of a maximum of 45, equating to a 98% IV rating. This means that one of the three stats—Attack, Defense, or Stamina—is 14 instead of 15. Functionally, a 98% IV Pokémon is almost as strong as a perfect 100% IV Pokémon.

A 0% IV Pokémon in Pokémon GO is extremely rare, with a 1 in 4,096 chance, since all three IV stats must be zero, making it rarer than a 100% IV Pokémon.

Whether to keep a 0 IV Pokémon depends on player goals, as they can serve as collectibles, fill the Pokédex temporarily, or be used as shiny Pokémon despite their low stats.

In Pokémon GO, the chance of encountering a 100% IV Pokémon (perfect IV: 15 Attack, 15 Defense, 15 Stamina) is about 1 in 4,096, or roughly 0.0244%. This rarity remains consistent in the wild, as the game assigns IVs through three independent random rolls (0–15), meaning each IV combination has an equal probability.

In Pokémon GO, players generally evolve Pokémon with IVs around 80%+ for general use and 90%+ for competitive battling, with defenders often requiring 80–90% and attackers or PvP Pokémon ideally 90–95%+.

However, evolving slightly lower IV Pokémon can still be worthwhile if they have strong movesets or high levels, and it’s recommended not to power up before evolving to avoid wasting resources.

In Pokémon GO, CP shows a Pokémon’s current strength based on its level, while IV indicates its potential max stats (Attack, Defense, Stamina) at full power.

For immediate battles, high CP is practical, but for long-term performance, high IVs are more valuable, and the best competitive Pokémon combine strong IVs, high CP, and effective movesets.