Legendary Pokemon IV Issue in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC

The Indigo Disk DLC and Legendary Pokemon

The Indigo Disk, released on December 14, is the second part of the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. In this DLC, players have the opportunity to catch 25 Legendary Pokemon from past Pokemon games by completing specific tasks given by Snacksworth in exchange for treats to lure them out. However, an issue with the way Individual Values (IVs) were handled was discovered, as all the returning Legendary Pokemon had their IVs set to zero. This discovery may give some trainers pause to catch these powerful Pokemon until a fix is implemented.

According to CentroLeaks on Twitter, the IV values of Legendary Pokemon were not set correctly, even after the release of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Patch 3.0.0. This issue came to light after the patch seemingly brought attention to the problem with the returning Legendary Pokemon and their static encounters in the open world. There are concerns about the impact of this issue on the gameplay experience of trainers who are eager to catch these Legendary Pokemon.

The IV generation method used essentially set the IVs of the returning Legendary Pokemon to zero, which has sparked discussions about whether this was intentional or an oversight. Some have suggested that it could have been intentional to appease fans who wanted 'easier' 0 Atk/Spe IVs, while others argue that it is not evidence of a bug but rather the system working as intended. At the time of writing, it is not known if or when Game Freak will patch this issue out.

Evaluating and Maximizing IVs in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, trainers can check the IVs of a specific Pokemon by using the Judge function in the Boxes menu. The IVs range from 'No Good' to 'Best' in the Judge menu, and determine the maximum potential of Effort Values (EVs). IVs can be maximized via Hyper Training by speaking to an NPC near the Pokemon Center in Montenevera, which can correct any IV issues that a Legendary Pokemon may have.

The discovery of the IV issue with Legendary Pokemon in the Indigo Disk DLC has led to discussions about methods to evaluate and maximize the value of IVs. Trainers are exploring ways to ensure that their Legendary Pokemon have the best possible IVs to optimize their performance in battles and competitions. This has become an important consideration for Pokemon trainers as they navigate the challenges of the Scarlet and Violet games.

Community Response and Future Expectations

Between the Legendary Pokemon IV issue, and complaints about missing features in The Indigo Disk, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet fans have made their opinions about the DLC known on social media. There are mixed reactions from the community, with some expressing frustration and others discussing potential strategies to work around the IV issue.

It remains to be seen what Game Freak will do in response to the concerns raised by the community. The response from the developers will likely have an impact on the decisions of trainers and the overall experience of playing Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. As the discussions continue, trainers are looking forward to updates and patches that address the IV issue and other concerns related to The Indigo Disk DLC.