An application or tool designed to estimate the Individual Values (IVs) of Pokmon in the second generation of the Pokmon series of video games. IVs are hidden stats that contribute to a Pokmon’s overall potential, affecting its HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. These calculators typically require the user to input Pokmon species, level, and its stats (HP, Attack, Defense, Special), and then through a series of calculations, provide a range of possible IV combinations. For example, a player might input their level 20 Pikachu’s stats and the calculator will output the possible Attack IV values it could possess.
The utility of such a tool arises from the fact that these underlying values are hidden from the player in-game. Knowing a Pokmon’s IVs allows players to strategically select and train Pokmon with the highest potential for competitive battling or in-game success. The development of these tools was particularly relevant due to the limited methods of improving IVs available in the original generation 2 games. Understanding these hidden stats was therefore crucial for optimising Pokmon teams. The tools provided information that players otherwise would have to estimate by trial and error.
