Sun and Moon EVs, IVs and Hyper Training
Separate earned EVs, inherited IVs and Bottle Cap effects while preparing a deliberate battle team.
Original Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon for Nintendo 3DS (2016). Sun and Moon differences are labelled. Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have a different story, expanded Pokédex and altered trials.
Write the intended role first
A special attacker normally values Special Attack rather than Attack; a physical attacker needs the reverse. Speed targets, bulk and move coverage depend on the chosen format. EVs are earned through training, IVs are a Pokémon’s underlying individual values and nature modifies two stats or remains neutral. A story party can succeed without perfect values. Use a planned spread before repeatedly battling wild Pokémon.
EV limits and practical methods
Sun/Moon allow 510 total EVs and at most 252 in one stat. The summary screen’s Y-button graph shows training progress; a completed stat sparkles. Power items add eight EVs in their stat to each qualifying defeat, SOS ally defeats double earned EVs and Pokérus doubles them again. A one-EV target with the matching Power item yields 18 in an SOS ally defeat, or 36 with Pokérus. Seven of the latter reach the 252 cap.
Adjust and inspect
The six friendship Berries remove EVs from their respective stats. Isle Evelup provides timed EV training, and Festival Plaza courses offer another method. The PC Judge function becomes available through the Battle Tree judge after hatching at least 20 Eggs. It grades IVs independently of your EV training. Check the intended recipient and reset unwanted EVs before beginning a careful spread.
Hyper Training at level 100
Mr. Hyper in Hau’oli City’s shopping mall accepts Bottle Caps for a level 100 Pokémon. A Bottle Cap treats one stat as if its IV were maximum in battle; a Gold Bottle Cap covers all six. Underlying IVs remain unchanged for breeding and Hidden Power. Hyper Training does not fix an unsuitable nature or EV spread. Save scarce caps for a Pokémon you intend to keep, especially when a deliberately low Speed IV supports Trick Room.
These guides cover original Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon (2016). Check the version and in-game time before planning an encounter.