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Are there trainers out there that don't EV train?

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Ciliano

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I was just curious as to how many people don't EV train. I find it interesting that some people don't. If you want to share, please say why you choose not to EV train. I'm sure this will make for an interesting discussion!
 
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Bunface

Jewel Runner
Only for scenarios that require EV trained Pokemon - Battle Frontier etc. In game I don't because my Pokemon are my Pokemon - there's no need to make them ultimate killing machines, so I don't, and gain that much more sentimental attachment to them in the process.
 
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Psycho Cut

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I tend not to EV my train my pokemon until I've defeaten the elite four, i sometimes do a bit, but not much. I like to enjoy the game at first and not dedicate too much time to the competetive aspect of the game.

After that, however, I'm a mean, keen, EV-training machine :D
 
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AzukanAsimbu

Petal Paladin
I dont EV train, because I think it doesnt give you much sentimental value or friendship in your Pokemon.

I dont EV train, but my Honchkrow and other Pokemon have beaten my friends EV team on various occasions
 
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Neekerisanni123

Kanbei <3 _ <3
*raises hand* Me.

I don't understand a thing about EV-training, and I'm just way too lazy and impatient to even try. My 'mons can still kick *** in Battle Frontier, though; I beat Palmer in HG with 3 non-ev'd pokémon with not-even-close-to-perfect-natures. With two pokémon remaining. One of them at full health.
 
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Zibdas

not bad
I don't. Ever. Never have, prolly never will.
 
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Pokémon Trainer Xande

Yu-Gi-Oh Duelist
I will only EV train if:
*I fell the urge of it for Competitive Purposes;
*Someone in my shop asks for it.

Even because it is hard to count the EVs you gt, from which Pokémons and where.
 
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Ciliano

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So let me ask a question. Do any of you use your non EV trained Pokemon online? I see that Mon1010 does but does anyone else? If so how does that turn out for you?
 
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Shadevolt

Active Member
The only game I've Ev trained anyone actively was White. Having started at Emerald, I never really understood EVs. I took what I got. But when I got a perfect natured (Adamant) Zekrom and a Timid Tepig, I had to do some Attack and Speed EV training.

Plus, Black and White made EV training easier.
 
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AwesomeSauce117

Nostalgia Addict
I've never EV trained. Too much work. I only battle on Pokemon online.
 
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Mijuwott

Poppstar Sunshine
I've used non ev'd pokemon on against a ev'd team and i knocked out five of the opponents pokemon so i guess luck plays a part in bttling not just skill, miju.
 
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Dattebayo

Banned
I EV pre-E4 and post-E4, and I tend to frown upon those who don't care for EVs because I fear they'll never win in Wi-Fi against other players. If only EV training was made easier by showing a chart on your Pokemon's summary.
 
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Grey Wind

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Dattebayo said:
I EV pre-E4 and post-E4, and I tend to frown upon those who don't care for EVs because I fear they'll never win in Wi-Fi against other players. If only EV training was made easier by showing a chart on your Pokemon's summary.
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But get this; some people don't battle on wi-fi.
 
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Pikasaur

Lazy Summer
i dont EV train because i dont battle online, simple.

Dont think id EV train even if i did battle online.
 
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Pucca_ness

^__^
I don't see how EV training takes away sentimental value. I get that from any pokemon I use for a long period of time. I'm really attached to my Salamence which I EV trained and I feel that way because I use it all the time. I also feel very attached to my EV trained Espeon.

I'm not so attached to my Damp Poliwrath or soundproof Exploud because I use them only when I need to and neither of them are ev trained. I'm not even as attached to my Machamp or Rapidash who I used in my in game progression team as I am to some of my EV trained pokemon shiny and non shiny.

To answer the question I ev train some of my shinies and specially bred pokemon but I do not for any other pokrmon I get. I can always use berries and do it later if I feel they need it. I only ev train becasue I genuinly feel it's the way to go if the nature is right but not every single pokemon I own needs it. Plus it's expensive! All those vitamins! If I don't use vitamins it takes twice as long.

I use my in game teams online but my favourite team I use online is EV trained. I prefer the pokemon in the team because of what they are, it just so happens I EV trained them to see fo they would be better. Most of the time they are but they're not perfect.
 
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weaviledarkrai

Banned
Eh, I only EV my favorites like my Female Adamant Venasaur with Power Whip and 31 attack+ speed iv (no RNG :D)
 
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PokeMEN

PokeMEN Master
I never used to before a few months ago, now I only battle with EV trained pokes! Im even into IVs now haha
 
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