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Check this article for info on Pokemon Appraisal in Pokemon GO's latest update!

New Pokemon GO Update Adds Pokemon Appraisal

Check this article for info on Pokemon Appraisal in Pokemon GO's latest update!
This article is over 8 years old and may contain outdated information

The latest Pokemon GO update added an Appraisal feature for your Pokemon, as well as a fix for Pokemon sometimes staying at 1HP at gyms. There was also a note that the developers are working on balancing battles some more.

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The biggest part of the update is arguably the Appraisal system. Players can now get in-depth info on how good their Pokemon is, as well as hidden stats called IVs (Individual Values).

How the Appraisal System Works

When you select menu that can transfer your Pokemon, you will also have the option for Appraisal. When you choose this, your team leader will say 3 phrases:

  • How your Pokemon is overall
  • Your Pokemon’s best stats
  • The size of your Pokemon

There are 3 stats and each can have a max IV of 15 for a total of 45 if all are maxed. They can also have 0 in each. This does not mean they won’t have any stats. It just means they aren’t increased at all.

Each message gives you an indication on how your Pokemon is, but the messages differ depending on the team leader.

Blanche/Team Mystic

Overall
Total IVs Phrase
37-45  What a Breathtaking Pokemon
30-36  Certainly caught my attention
23-29  Above average
0-22  Not likely to make much headway in battle
Stats

First, she will tell you your Pokemon’s highest stat.

  • “I see that its best attribute is (Attack/Defense/HP).”

Your Pokemon can also have 2 or all 3 stats equal to the highest stat. If this happens she says:

  • “It is matched equally by its (Attack/Defense/HP).”

After that, she says a message to determine the number of those stats.

Highest Stat Value Phrase
15  Stats exceed my calculations
13-14  Impressed by its stats
8-12 Noticeably trending to positive
0-7 Not out of the norm, in my opinion
 
Size
Size Phrase
XL Size of your Pokemon is colossal 
Above average in size
S Below average in size
XS Tinier than any we have on record

 

Spark/Team Instinct

Overall
Total IVs Phrase
37-45  Looks like it can really battle with the best of them!
30-36  Your Pokemon is really strong!
23-29  Your Pokemon is pretty decent!
0-22  Has room for improvement
Stats

First, he will tell you your Pokemon’s highest stat.

  • “Its best quality is its (Attack/Defense/HP).”

Your Pokemon can also have 2 or all 3 stats equal to the highest stat. If this happens he says:

  • “Its (Attack/Defense/HP) is great, too!”

After that, he says a message to determine the number of those stats.

Highest Stat Value Phrase
15  Stats are the best I’ve ever seen
13-14  Stats are really strong
8-12 Definitely got some good stats
0-7 Stats are all right, but kinda basic
 
Size
Size Phrase
XL Your Pokemon is just HUGE!
Your Pokemon is a BIG one!
S Your Pokemon is a little small for its kind
XS That’s the tiniest Pokemon I’ve ever seen

 

Candela/Team Valor

Overall
Total IVs Phrase
37-45  Your Pokemon simply amazes me
30-36  Your Pokemon is a strong Pokemon
23-29  Your Pokemon is a decent Pokemon
0-22  May not be great in battle, but I still like it
Stats

First, she will tell you your Pokemon’s highest stat.

  • “Its (Attack/Defense/HP) is its strongest feature.”

Your Pokemon can also have 2 or all 3 stats equal to the highest stat. If this happens she says:

  • “I’m just as impressed with its (Attack/Defense/HP).”

After that, she says a message to determine the number of those stats.

Highest Stat Value Phrase
15  Blown away by its stats
13-14  It’s got excellent stats
8-12 In battle, it’ll get the job done
0-7 Don’t point to greatness in battle
 
Size
Size Phrase
XL Your Pokemon is gigantic
Rather sizable, that’s for sure
S What a small Pokemon! It’s rather cute, I’d say
XS So tiny, I almost didn’t notice it!

 

That’s it for the latest Pokemon GO update on Pokemon Appraisal. Let me know if you have any questions!


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