Pokémon Go has a new update, which adds an interesting new Appraisal feature. At first glance, it doesn’t seem like much. When you click on Appraise your team leader will come up telling you how great your Pokémon is. Seriously Blanche chill; it’s just a Ratatta. The good people on the Internetz however have come up with a way to decipher the hidden meaning behind these ambiguous Appraisal phrases.
Below is a full list from Pokémon Go on Gamepress that gives ballpark ranges for the Individual Value (IV) of a Pokémon based on what is said about it. Pokémon Go players who have never gotten into competitive Pokémon training before may have zero clue as to what IVs even are. In layman’s terms, they are hidden stats that point to a Pokémon’s natural battling talent. Check out the comparison table below.
Overall Pokémon Appraisal
Team Instinct (Spark) |
Team Valor (Candela) |
Team Mystic (Blanche) |
IV |
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Overall, your (Pokemon Name) looks like it can really battle with the best of them!
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Overall, your (Pokemon Name) simply amazes me. It can accomplish anything!
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Overall, your (Pokemon Name) is a wonder! What a breathtaking Pokemon!
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82.2%-100%
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Overall, your (Pokemon Name) is really strong!
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Overall, your (Pokemon Name) is a strong Pokemon. You should be proud!
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Overall, your (Pokemon Name) has certainly caught my attention.
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66.7% – 80.0% (30/45 – 36/45) |
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Overall, your (Pokemon Name) is pretty decent!
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Overall, your (Pokemon Name) is a decent Pokemon
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Overall, your (Pokemon Name) is above average.
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51.1% – 64.4% (23/45 – 29/45) |
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Overall, your (Pokemon Name) has room for improvement as far as battling goes.
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Overall, your (Pokemon Name) may not be great in battle, but I still like it!
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Overall, your (Pokemon Name) is not likely to make much headway in battle.
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0% – 48.9% (0/45 – 22/45) |
Pokémon Stats Analysis (Attack/HP/Defense)
Team Instinct (Spark) |
Team Valor (Candela) |
Team Mystic (Blanche) |
IV |
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Its stats are the best I’ve ever seen! No doubt about it!
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I’m blown away by its stats. WOW!
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Its stats exceed my calculations. It’s incredible!
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Pokemon has perfect IVs in at least one base stat.
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Its stats are really strong! Impressive.
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It’s got excellent stats! How exciting!
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I am certainly impressed by its stats, I must say.
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Pokemon has IVs of 13 or 14 in at least one base stat. |
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It’s definitely got some good stats. Definitely!
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Its stats indicate that in battle, it’ll get the job done.
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Its stats are noticeably trending to the positive.
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Pokemon has IVs of 8 to 12 in at least one base stat. |
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Its stats are all right, but kinda basic, as far as I can see.
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Its stats don’t point to greatness in battle.
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Its stats are not out of the norm, in my opinion
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Pokemon IVs are below 8 in every base stat. |
The update is a big change for players that are into the strategic side of Pokémon Go. It will give you an idea of which Pokémon are worth keeping and evolving and which to candy.
