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The '''box trick''' is a method in the [[main series]] [[Pokémon games]] that allows a Pokémon to change its stats due to [[effort values]] without [[level|leveling up]]. It works in all generations until Generation V. In Generation {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}}, this method can be used to EV train level 100 Pokémon.
The '''box trick''' is a method in the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]] that allows a Pokémon to change its stats due to [[effort values]] without [[level|leveling up]]. It works in [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}}.


Usually, a Pokémon's stats are calculated upon leveling up; however, Pokémon stored in the [[PC]] have only the numbers used in the calculations stored, (namely the [[Effort values|EVs]], [[Individual values|IVs]] and [[base stats]]) so depositing and withdrawing a Pokémon from the PC will cause its stats to be recalculated. By training or by using [[vitamins]] or {{cat|Happiness-raising berries|stat-reducing berries}}, the number of effort values can be changed between levels.
Usually, a Pokémon's stats are calculated upon leveling up; however, Pokémon stored in the [[PC]] have only the numbers used in the calculations stored (namely the [[Effort values|EVs]], [[Individual values|IVs]] and [[base stats]]), so depositing and withdrawing a Pokémon from the PC will cause its stats to be recalculated. This method can be used to EV train level 100 Pokémon by using [[vitamin]]s.


In Generation {{gen|III}} and {{gen|IV}}, level 100 Pokémon are unable to gain effort values though battle. This is because in these games effort values are awarded at the same time as [[experience]]; since Pokémon at level 100 don't gain experience, they are also skipped over for effort values. This means that this trick cannot be used to alter a level 100 Pokémon's stats via leveling up; however, this trick can be used to change a level 100 Pokémon's stats by consuming vitamins or stat-reducing berries.
From [[Generation III]] onward, the trick is obsolete. In these games, effort values are immediately applied to stats as soon as a Pokémon's effort values are modified.
 
In [[Generation V]] the trick became obsolete. Effort values are applied after battle, and effort values are awarded to level 100 Pokémon. Also, EVs are automatically applied when using [[vitamin]]s and [[wing]]s, so it is unneeded to give EVs to Pokémon who are desired not to gain [[experience]].


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 17:29, 6 May 2017

The box trick is a method in the core series Pokémon games that allows a Pokémon to change its stats due to effort values without leveling up. It works in Generations I and II.

Usually, a Pokémon's stats are calculated upon leveling up; however, Pokémon stored in the PC have only the numbers used in the calculations stored (namely the EVs, IVs and base stats), so depositing and withdrawing a Pokémon from the PC will cause its stats to be recalculated. This method can be used to EV train level 100 Pokémon by using vitamins.

From Generation III onward, the trick is obsolete. In these games, effort values are immediately applied to stats as soon as a Pokémon's effort values are modified.

See also

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