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A '''stats judge''' is a character in the game that are able to read the [[Individual values]] (IVs) of a selected Pokémon and determine the range of values which the IVs fall under. Introduced in [[Generation III]], these characters are usually located at a Battle Facility within the game.
A '''stats judge''' is a character in the game that is able to read the [[Individual values]] (IVs) of a selected Pokémon and determine the range of values which the IVs fall under. Introduced in [[Generation III]], these characters are usually located at a Battle Facility within the game.
 
==Overview==
Generally speaking, when shown a Pokémon in the player's party the judge will describe the approximate sum of the Pokémon's IVs, then identify which of the Pokémon's IVs has the highest value, and give a rough description of how high.  (If the Pokémon has two or more IVs sharing the highest value, the judge may either identify them all in sequence, or report only one of them at a time.)
 
The actual descriptions used vary between generations, but the range of values they represent is the same:
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #505050; border: 3px solid #000"
|-
! style="color: #fff; background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan=2 | Pokémon's overall ability
! style="color: #fff; background: #6f6f6f;" rowspan=2 | IV total
! style="color: #fff; background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan=2 | Average IV
|-
! style="color: #fff; background: #6f6f6f;" | III
! style="color: #fff; background: #6f6f6f;" | IV on
|- style="background: #fff"
| "average"
| "decent"
| 0 to 90
| 7.5
|- style="background: #fff"
| "better-than-average"
| "above average"
| 91 to 120
| 17.5
|- style="background: #fff"
| "quite impressive"
| "relatively superior"
| 121 to 150
| 22.5
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" colspan=2 | "outstanding"
| style="background: #fff" | 151 to 186
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 28
|}
 
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #505050; border: 3px solid #000"
! style="color: #fff; background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan=4 | Highest IV stat
! style="color: #fff; background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan=2 | Range
|-
! style="color: #fff; background: #6f6f6f;" | III
! style="color: #fff; background: #6f6f6f;" | IV
! style="color: #fff; background: #6f6f6f;" width=50px | V
! style="color: #fff; background: #6f6f6f;" | VI
|- style="background: #fff"
| "relatively good"
| colspan=3 | "rather decent"
| 0 to 15
|- style="background: #fff"
| "quite impressive"
| "very good"
| colspan=2 | "good"
| 16 to 25
|- style="background: #fff"
| "outstanding"
| colspan=3 | "fantastic"
| 26 to 30
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |"flawless"
| style="background: #fff" colspan=2 | "can't be better"
| style="background: #fff" | "can't be beat!"
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 31
|}{{-}}


==In Generation III==
==In Generation III==
In Generation III, the stat judge is known as the '''Legendary Top Pokémon Breeder''', and is an elderly {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} found in the building right behind the [[Pokémon Center]] at the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. He has raised {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} for seventy years, and is able to tell a Pokémon's [[Individual values|inherent ability]] just by looking.
In Generation III, the stat judge is known as the '''Legendary Top Pokémon Breeder''', and is an elderly {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} found in the building right behind the [[Pokémon Center]] at the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. He has raised {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} for seventy years, and is able to tell a Pokémon's [[Individual values|inherent ability]] just by looking.


===IVs and quotes===
The Legendary Top Pokémon Breeder will read the IVs of Pokémon. The first reading he gives is on the Pokémon's overall IV total. The second reading is of the highest individual IV. If two or more stats share the highest IVs, he will randomly choose which one to mention.
The Legendary Top Pokémon Breeder will read the IVs of Pokémon. The first reading he gives is on the Pokémon's overall IV total. The second reading is of the highest individual IV. If two or more stats share the highest IVs, he will randomly choose from among them.
 
====Quotes====
===Quotes===
*First time
*First time
:''"For 70 years I have raised <sc>Pokémon</sc>! I am the man they revere as the legendary top <sc>Pokémon Breeder</sc>! If you ever become as seasoned as me, you'll see the abilities of <sc>Pokémon</sc> at a glance. You're a <sc>Trainer</sc>. Doesn't it interest you to know your own <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s abilities? Here! Let's have a look at your <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''
:''"For 70 years I have raised <sc>Pokémon</sc>! I am the man they revere as the legendary top <sc>Pokémon Breeder</sc>! If you ever become as seasoned as me, you'll see the abilities of <sc>Pokémon</sc> at a glance. You're a <sc>Trainer</sc>. Doesn't it interest you to know your own <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s abilities? Here! Let's have a look at your <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''
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:''"An expert I am, but even I can't tell anything about an unhatched <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>! Show me a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>! A <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> is what I need to see!
:''"An expert I am, but even I can't tell anything about an unhatched <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>! Show me a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>! A <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> is what I need to see!


====Sum of all Individual Values====
'''Sum of all individual values'''
* '''Range 0-90''': ''"This one, overall, I would describe as being of average ability."''
* '''Range 91-120''': ''"This one, overall, I would describe as having better-than-average ability."''
* '''Range 121-150''': ''"This one, overall, I would say is quite impressive in ability!"''
* '''Range 151-186''': ''"This one, overall, I would say is wonderfully outstanding in ability!"''


{{-}}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{emerald color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{emerald color dark}}"
{| align="center" style="background: #{{emerald color light}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{emerald color dark}}"
|-
|- align="center" style="color: #{{emerald color light}}"
! style="color:#{{emerald color light}}; background: #{{emerald color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Quote
! style="background: #{{emerald color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon's Ability
! style="color:#{{emerald color light}}; background: #{{emerald color dark}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | IV total
! style="background: #{{emerald color dark}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | IV Total
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Average}}
| ''"This one, overall, I would describe as being of average ability."''
| align=center | 0 to 90
| 0 to 90
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Better-Than-Average}}
| ''"This one, overall, I would describe as having better-than-average ability."''
| align=center | 91 to 120
| 91 to 120
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Quite Impressive}}
| ''"This one, overall, I would say is quite impressive in ability!"''
| align=center | 121 to 150
| 121 to 150
|- style="background: #fff"
|-
| align=center | {{color|000|Wonderfully Outstanding}}
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | ''"This one, overall, I would say is wonderfully outstanding in ability!"''
| align=center | 151 to 186
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 151 to 186
|}
|}
{{-}}


====Highest Individual Value====
'''Highest individual value'''
 
''"Incidentally, the best aspect of it, I would say, is its <stat>..."''
''"Incidentally, the best aspect of it, I would say, is its <stat>..."''


* '''IV range 0-15''': ''"That stat is relatively good. ...Hmm... That's how I call it."''
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{emerald color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{emerald color dark}}"
* '''IV range 16-25''': ''"That stat is quite impressive. ...Hmm... That's how I call it."''
|-
* '''IV range 26-30''': ''"That stat is outstanding! ...Hmm... That's how I call it."''
! style="color:#{{emerald color light}}; background: #{{emerald color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Quote
* '''IV of 31''': ''"It's flawless! A thing of perfection! ...Hmm... That's how I call it."''
! style="color:#{{emerald color light}}; background: #{{emerald color dark}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Range
 
{{-}}
{| align="center" style="background: #{{emerald color light}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{emerald color dark}}"
|- align="center" style="color: #{{emerald color light}}"
! style="background: #{{emerald color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Highest IV
! style="background: #{{emerald color dark}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Range
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Relatively Good}}
| align=center | 0 to 15
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Quite Impressive}}
| ''"That stat is relatively good. ...Hmm... That's how I call it."''
| align=center | 16 to 25
| 0 to 15
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Outstanding}}
| ''"That stat is quite impressive. ...Hmm... That's how I call it."''
| align=center | 26 to 30
| 16 to 25
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Flawless}}
| ''"That stat is outstanding! ...Hmm... That's how I call it."''
| align=center | 31
| 26 to 30
|-
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | ''"It's flawless! A thing of perfection! ...Hmm... That's how I call it."''
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 31
|}
|}
{{-}}
 


==In Generation IV==
==In Generation IV==
In the [[Battle Frontier (Generation_IV)#Battle Tower|Battle Tower]] from {{game|Platinum}} onwards, there is a man who considers himself a judge of Trainer's Pokémon standing at the lobby next to the PC. He can appraise one of the player's Pokémon by looking at its stats, specifically by checking how high the {{IV}}s are. First he describes the Pokémon's "potential", which is based on the sum of all six IVs. Then he indicates which stat has the highest IV and what range it falls in. If two or more IVs are tied for the highest then he will choose only one of them to comment on.  
In the [[Battle Frontier (Generation_IV)#Battle Tower|Battle Tower]] from {{game|Platinum}} onwards, there is a man who considers himself a judge of Trainer's Pokémon standing at the lobby next to the PC. First he describes the Pokémon's "potential", based on the sum of all six IVs. Then he indicates which stat has the highest IV and what range it falls in.


In Sinnoh, he selects which highest stat he'll report randomly. In Johto, he cycles through the stats in the following order: {{stat|HP}}, {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}}, {{stat|Speed}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, {{stat|Special Defense}}. If a different Pokémon is shown, then the cycle will not reset.  
If two or more IVs are tied for the highest value then he will comment on only one of them.  In Sinnoh, he selects which highest stat he'll report randomly; in Johto, he cycles through the stats in the following order: {{stat|HP}}, {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}}, {{stat|Speed}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, {{stat|Special Defense}}. (If a different Pokémon is shown, then the cycle will not reset.)
 
{| align="center" style="background: #505050; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #6f6f6f"
|- align="center" style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon's Potential
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytr|5px}}" | IV Total
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Decent}}
| align=center | 0 to 90
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Above Average}}
| align=center | 91 to 120
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Relatively Superior}}
| align=center | 121 to 150
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Outstanding}}
| align=center | 151 to 186
|}
{{-}}
{| align="center" style="background: #505050; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #6f6f6f"
|- align="center" style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Highest IV
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Range
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Rather Decent}}
| align=center | 0 to 15
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Very Good}}
| align=center | 16 to 25
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Fantastic}}
| align=center | 26 to 30
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Can't Be Better}}
| align=center | 31
|}
{{-}}


==In Generation V==
==In Generation V==
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the '''Judge''' is located in [[Nimbasa City#Gear Station|Gear Station]], which houses the [[Battle Subway]] facility. However, he will only appear after the player has defeated [[Team Plasma]].
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the '''Judge''' is located in [[Nimbasa City#Gear Station|Gear Station]], which houses the [[Battle Subway]] facility. However, he will only appear after the player has reached the credits.


Similar to the stat judge in Generation IV, the Judge will describe the Pokémon's "potential" which is based on the sum of all six IVs, as well as the stat with the highest IV and its range. In the case whereby there is a tie between the stats of the highest IVs, the Judge will list out all the stats instead of one, in the order: {{stat|HP}}, {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, {{stat|Special Defense}} and {{stat|Speed}}.
Similar to the stat judge in Generation IV, the Judge will describe the Pokémon's "potential", based on the sum of all six IVs, as well as the stat with the highest IV and its range. If there are two or more stats sharing the highest IVs, the Judge will list out all the stats in order of: {{stat|HP}}, {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, {{stat|Special Defense}} and {{stat|Speed}}.


===Quotes===
===Quotes===
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:''"That's my determination, and it's final."''
:''"That's my determination, and it's final."''
:''"Incidentally, I would say the best potential lies in its <best stat>."''
:''"Incidentally, I would say the best potential lies in its <best stat>."''
::''(if there are 2 or more equally good best stats, then he will use one of the following lines:)''
::''(if there are 2 or more equally good best stats, then he will use one or more of the following lines:)''
::''"And its Attack stat is also good."''
::''"And its Attack stat is also good."''
::''"I see, its Defense stat is also good."''
::''"I see, its Defense stat is also good."''
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==In Generation VI==
==In Generation VI==
{{incomplete|section|Quotes}}
In {{g|X and Y}}, the Judge is an {{tc|Ace Trainer}} located in the [[Kiloude City]] [[Pokémon Center]]. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, he is located in the [[Battle Resort]] Pokémon Center. In addition to noting the overall total and highest IV of a Pokémon, he will make special comments if the Pokémon shown to him has an IV of 0 in any of its stats. The number of times Pokémon were judged by him are shown during Link Battles.
In {{g|X and Y}}, the Stats judge is in the [[Kiloude City]] [[Pokémon Center]].
 
===Quotes===
'''Initial introduction'''
:''"You can call me the Judge. Heh heh, that's actually not my real name, but it's what everyone calls me. It's because of this weird power I have. It's a gift, really. I can discern--or judge, you might say--the overall potential of individual pokemon. How about it? Let me judge the intriguing potential of your Pokemon!"''


This generation's Stats judge still makes the same evaluations of Pokémon's IVs as the judges from previous generations. However, unlike any of the previous judges, this judge will make special comments if the Pokémon shown to him has an IV of 0 in any of its stats.
'''Subsequent introductions'''
:''"Hey there! So how about it? Are you gonna let me judge the intriguing potential of your Pokémon?"''


===Quotes===
'''After selecting a Pokémon'''
'''After selecting a Pokémon'''
:"''I see... I see..''"
:"''I see... I see..''"
:"''This Pokemon has'' <Pokemon's Potential> ''overall.''"
:"''This Pokémon's potential is'' <Pokémon's potential> ''{{tt|overall|may be all around}}.''"
:"''That's how I judge it, anyway.''"
:"''That's how I judge it, anyway.''"


{| align="center" style="background: #505050; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #6f6f6f"
'''Highest individual stat'''
|- align="center" style="color: #fff"
:"''Incidentally, I would say its greatest potential lies in its'' <best stat>"
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon's Potential
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytr|5px}}" | IV Total
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Decent}}
| align=center | 0 to 90
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Above Average}}
| align=center | 91 to 120
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Relatively Superior}}
| align=center | 121 to 150
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Outstanding}}
| align=center | 151 to 186
|}


:"''Incidentally, I would say its greatest potential lies in'' <best stat>"
:(If the Pokémon has two or more equally good best stats, then he will add one of the following lines:)
:(if there are 2 or more equally good best stats, then he will use one of the following lines:)


::"''But its Attack stat is good, too.''"
::"''But its Attack stat is good, too.''"
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::"''And, well, its Speed stat is good, too.''"
::"''And, well, its Speed stat is good, too.''"


:To describe the value of the Pokémon's highest IV(s), he will use one of the following lines:


:If a Pokemon also has IV range of 0-15, he will use one of the following lines:
:'''IV range of 0-15:''' "''It has rather decent stats, I'd say. That's how I judge it.''"
:'''IV range of 16-25:''' "''It's definitely got some good stats. That's how I judge it.''"
:'''IV range 26-30:''' "''This Pokémon has some fantastic stats. That's how I judge it.''"
:'''IV of 31:''' "''Stats like those... They simply can't be beat! That's how I judge it.''"
 
'''Lowest individual stat'''
:If a Pokémon has any IV of 0, he will use one of the following lines:


::"''But its HP... It's pretty dismal, you know?''"
::"''But its HP... It's pretty dismal, you know?''"
::"''But that attack stat... It's terrible...''"
::"''But that Attack stat... It's terrible...''"
::"''But how can you make through battle with this kind of Defense stat?''"
::"''But how can you make it through battle with this kind of Defense stat?''"
::"''But this Sp. Atk won't even leave a scratch on an opponent...''"
::"''But this Sp. Atk won't even leave a scratch on an opponent...''"
::"''But this low of a Sp. Def stat is going to leave you high and dry...''"
::"''But this low of a Sp. Def stat is going to leave you high and dry...''"
::"''But you won't get anywhere fast with this low of a Speed stat...''"
::"''But you won't get anywhere fast with this low of a Speed stat...''"


:If the Pokemon's IV range is greater than 15, he will use one of the following lines:
:(And if there are 2 or more IVs of 0, then he will also use one of the following lines:)
 
::"''And that's quite a disappointing Attack stat there, isn't it?''"
::"''And that Defense stat is nothing to write home about, you know?''"
::"''And I'm afraid that its Sp. Atk is pretty bad, too...''"
::"''And it looks like it's no great shakes when it comes to Sp. Def either...''"
::"''And that Speed stat... Well, it's nothing to brag about, that's for sure.''"


:'''IV range of 16-25:''' "''It's definitely got some good stats. That's how I judge it.''"
:In the rare event that all six of the Pokémon's IVs are 0, then he will describe how all its stats are its best stats, and then describe how all of them are bad.
:'''IV range 26-30:''' "''This Pokemon has some fantastic stats. That's how I judge it.''"
 
:'''IV of 31:''' "''Stats like those... They simply can't be beat! That's how I judge it.''"
'''If a Pokémon is not selected'''
:''"...Oh? You don't need me to judge? I get it."''
 
'''If an Egg is selected'''
:''"Judge an Egg?! That's a tall order even for me!"''


{| align="center" style="background: #505050; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #6f6f6f"
|- align="center" style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Highest IV
! style="background: #6f6f6f; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Range
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Good}}
| align=center | 16 to 25
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Fantastic}}
| align=center | 26 to 30
|- style="background: #fff"
| align=center | {{color|000|Can't Be Beat!}}
| align=center | 31
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}


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A stats judge is a character in the game that is able to read the Individual values (IVs) of a selected Pokémon and determine the range of values which the IVs fall under. Introduced in Generation III, these characters are usually located at a Battle Facility within the game.

Overview

Generally speaking, when shown a Pokémon in the player's party the judge will describe the approximate sum of the Pokémon's IVs, then identify which of the Pokémon's IVs has the highest value, and give a rough description of how high. (If the Pokémon has two or more IVs sharing the highest value, the judge may either identify them all in sequence, or report only one of them at a time.)

The actual descriptions used vary between generations, but the range of values they represent is the same:

Pokémon's overall ability IV total Average IV
III IV on
"average" "decent" 0 to 90 7.5
"better-than-average" "above average" 91 to 120 17.5
"quite impressive" "relatively superior" 121 to 150 22.5
"outstanding" 151 to 186 28
Highest IV stat Range
III IV V VI
"relatively good" "rather decent" 0 to 15
"quite impressive" "very good" "good" 16 to 25
"outstanding" "fantastic" 26 to 30
"flawless" "can't be better" "can't be beat!" 31


In Generation III

In Generation III, the stat judge is known as the Legendary Top Pokémon Breeder, and is an elderly Pokémon Breeder found in the building right behind the Pokémon Center at the Battle Frontier. He has raised Pokémon for seventy years, and is able to tell a Pokémon's inherent ability just by looking.

The Legendary Top Pokémon Breeder will read the IVs of Pokémon. The first reading he gives is on the Pokémon's overall IV total. The second reading is of the highest individual IV. If two or more stats share the highest IVs, he will randomly choose which one to mention.

Quotes

  • First time
"For 70 years I have raised Pokémon! I am the man they revere as the legendary top Pokémon Breeder! If you ever become as seasoned as me, you'll see the abilities of Pokémon at a glance. You're a Trainer. Doesn't it interest you to know your own Pokémon's abilities? Here! Let's have a look at your Pokémon!"
  • Subsequent times
"Ah, youngster! Do your Pokémon's abilities intrigue you? Here, here! Let's have a look at your Pokémon!""
  • If no Pokémon is chosen
"What? You have no time for my advice? You should always be eager to learn from the experiences of your elders!"
  • Chosen an Egg
"An expert I am, but even I can't tell anything about an unhatched Pokémon! Show me a Pokémon! A Pokémon is what I need to see!

Sum of all individual values

Quote IV total
"This one, overall, I would describe as being of average ability." 0 to 90
"This one, overall, I would describe as having better-than-average ability." 91 to 120
"This one, overall, I would say is quite impressive in ability!" 121 to 150
"This one, overall, I would say is wonderfully outstanding in ability!" 151 to 186

Highest individual value

"Incidentally, the best aspect of it, I would say, is its <stat>..."

Quote Range
"That stat is relatively good. ...Hmm... That's how I call it." 0 to 15
"That stat is quite impressive. ...Hmm... That's how I call it." 16 to 25
"That stat is outstanding! ...Hmm... That's how I call it." 26 to 30
"It's flawless! A thing of perfection! ...Hmm... That's how I call it." 31


In Generation IV

In the Battle Tower from Pokémon Platinum onwards, there is a man who considers himself a judge of Trainer's Pokémon standing at the lobby next to the PC. First he describes the Pokémon's "potential", based on the sum of all six IVs. Then he indicates which stat has the highest IV and what range it falls in.

If two or more IVs are tied for the highest value then he will comment on only one of them. In Sinnoh, he selects which highest stat he'll report randomly; in Johto, he cycles through the stats in the following order: HP, Attack, Defense, Speed, Special Attack, Special Defense. (If a different Pokémon is shown, then the cycle will not reset.)

In Generation V

In Pokémon Black and White, the Judge is located in Gear Station, which houses the Battle Subway facility. However, he will only appear after the player has reached the credits.

Similar to the stat judge in Generation IV, the Judge will describe the Pokémon's "potential", based on the sum of all six IVs, as well as the stat with the highest IV and its range. If there are two or more stats sharing the highest IVs, the Judge will list out all the stats in order of: HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed.

Quotes

Initial introduction

"You can call me the Judge. Heh heh, that's actually not my real name, but it's what everyone calls me. It's because of this weird power I have. It's a gift, really. I can discern--judge, you might say--the overall potential of individual Pokémon. If you'd like, I could judge the intriguing potential of your Pokémon."

Subsequent introductions

"If you'd like, I could judge the intriguing potential of your Pokémon."

After selecting a Pokémon

"I see, I see..."
"This Pokémon's potential is <potential> overall."
"That's my determination, and it's final."
"Incidentally, I would say the best potential lies in its <best stat>."
(if there are 2 or more equally good best stats, then he will use one or more of the following lines:)
"And its Attack stat is also good."
"I see, its Defense stat is also good."
"Its Sp.Atk stat is equally good."
"Its Sp. Def stat is good as well."
"Well, its Speed stat is also good."
"It's <highest IV> in that regard. That's how I judged it."

If a Pokémon is not selected

"...Oh? You don't need me to judge. I get it."

If an Egg is selected

"Judge an Egg?! That's a tall order even for me!"

In Generation VI

In Pokémon X and Y, the Judge is an Ace Trainer located in the Kiloude City Pokémon Center. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, he is located in the Battle Resort Pokémon Center. In addition to noting the overall total and highest IV of a Pokémon, he will make special comments if the Pokémon shown to him has an IV of 0 in any of its stats. The number of times Pokémon were judged by him are shown during Link Battles.

Quotes

Initial introduction

"You can call me the Judge. Heh heh, that's actually not my real name, but it's what everyone calls me. It's because of this weird power I have. It's a gift, really. I can discern--or judge, you might say--the overall potential of individual pokemon. How about it? Let me judge the intriguing potential of your Pokemon!"

Subsequent introductions

"Hey there! So how about it? Are you gonna let me judge the intriguing potential of your Pokémon?"

After selecting a Pokémon

"I see... I see.."
"This Pokémon's potential is <Pokémon's potential> overall."
"That's how I judge it, anyway."

Highest individual stat

"Incidentally, I would say its greatest potential lies in its <best stat>"
(If the Pokémon has two or more equally good best stats, then he will add one of the following lines:)
"But its Attack stat is good, too."
"Hmm. And its Defense stat is good, too."
"Although its Sp. Atk stat is equally good."
"Its Sp. Def stat seems just as good, though."
"And, well, its Speed stat is good, too."
To describe the value of the Pokémon's highest IV(s), he will use one of the following lines:
IV range of 0-15: "It has rather decent stats, I'd say. That's how I judge it."
IV range of 16-25: "It's definitely got some good stats. That's how I judge it."
IV range 26-30: "This Pokémon has some fantastic stats. That's how I judge it."
IV of 31: "Stats like those... They simply can't be beat! That's how I judge it."

Lowest individual stat

If a Pokémon has any IV of 0, he will use one of the following lines:
"But its HP... It's pretty dismal, you know?"
"But that Attack stat... It's terrible..."
"But how can you make it through battle with this kind of Defense stat?"
"But this Sp. Atk won't even leave a scratch on an opponent..."
"But this low of a Sp. Def stat is going to leave you high and dry..."
"But you won't get anywhere fast with this low of a Speed stat..."
(And if there are 2 or more IVs of 0, then he will also use one of the following lines:)
"And that's quite a disappointing Attack stat there, isn't it?"
"And that Defense stat is nothing to write home about, you know?"
"And I'm afraid that its Sp. Atk is pretty bad, too..."
"And it looks like it's no great shakes when it comes to Sp. Def either..."
"And that Speed stat... Well, it's nothing to brag about, that's for sure."
In the rare event that all six of the Pokémon's IVs are 0, then he will describe how all its stats are its best stats, and then describe how all of them are bad.

If a Pokémon is not selected

"...Oh? You don't need me to judge? I get it."

If an Egg is selected

"Judge an Egg?! That's a tall order even for me!"




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Hoenn Professor BirchMomMayBrendanWallyWandaSteven StoneWallaceScottMr. BrineyMr. StoneGabby and TyLanette
BrigetteProfessor CozmoPokémon Fan Club ChairmanRydelWinstrate familyCaptain SternTrick MasterTreasure HunterDock
ApprenticePokémon Center LadiesOld guysMr. BondingTealaAaruneLisiaZinniaLookerInverChazFossil ManiacKiriMemory Girl
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BebeTealaFelicityRoxy and OliRoseanneRad RickshawEldritchWilmaJasmineCaitlinJuliaJordanDexterKeiraMr. BacklotMorimoto
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CilanChiliCressLenoraHawesLoblollyCharlesIrisDraydenAlderBengaCurtisYancyBrycenSabrinaPop Roxie
HilbertHildaNateRosaIngoEmmetCynthiaLookerNColressMorimotoNishinoPokémon Fan Club Chairman
CyranoBriarCarmineKieranKoraidonMiraidonGeetaRikaClavellPerrinSnacksworthSynclaire
Team PlasmaClydeGym Leaders • Elite Four (Unova · BB) • PWT participantsName RaterDay-Care CoupleJudgeMagikarp salesmanSpecial CoachesGuidance counselors
Kalos Professor SycamoreGraceCalemSerenaShaunaTiernoTrevorAlexaCassiusInverSinaDexioGurkinn
BonnieDianthaAZLookerEmmaMr. BondingPhil the Photo GuyMemory GirlPokémon Fan Club Chairman
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