How to Increase IV in Pokemon GO: Boost Your Pokemon’s Stats!
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Ever wondered how you can boost your favorite Pokemon’s stats in Pokemon GO? You’re not alone! Increasing a Pokemon’s Individual Values (IVs) can seem like a mystery, but it’s actually quite straightforward once you know the tricks.
So, let’s dive straight into the question: How do you increase IV in Pokemon GO? Stick around, and you’ll find out all the secrets to powering up your Pokemon!
Understanding IVs in Pokemon GO
First things first, what exactly are IVs? In Pokemon GO, IVs are hidden stats that determine how strong a Pokemon can potentially get in terms of Attack, Defense, and Stamina. The higher the IVs, the stronger the Pokemon could be in battles.
To check a Pokemon’s IVs, you simply tap on the Pokemon in your collection, then on the menu button, and select ‘Appraise’. Your team leader will then show you a general idea of how good your Pokemon’s IVs are.
Boosting Your Pokemon’s IVs
Now, onto the main event: increasing those IVs! One way to boost your Pokemon’s IVs is through trading. When you trade Pokemon with a friend, the IVs are randomly reassigned, which means there’s a chance they could increase. Keep in mind, though, that this is a bit of a gamble as they could also decrease.
Another method is to take advantage of Team GO Rocket battles. Defeating Team GO Rocket grunts and leaders gives you a chance to catch a ‘Shadow Pokemon’, which can have higher IVs once you purify them. Purifying not only boosts IVs but also costs less Stardust and Candy to power up.
Winning with Playbite
Want to make your Pokemon GO adventure even more rewarding? Download the Playbite app! By playing fun and casual mobile games, you can win PokeCoins, the in-game currency in Pokemon GO. These can be used for extra items that could help you in your quest to capture and enhance Pokemon with high IVs.
So, why wait? Jump into Playbite now, earn those PokeCoins, and get ready to boost your Pokemon’s stats. Who knows, your next battle could turn into a legendary victory!

In case you’re wondering: Playbite simply makes money from (not super annoying) ads and (totally optional) in-app purchases. It then uses that money to reward players with really cool prizes!
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