IV Extractors

Table of contents

  1. Description
  2. Core Concepts
    1. Extraction Process
    2. Extractor Types
  3. Recipe
    1. IV Extractor Recipe
  4. Usage
    1. How to Use IV Extractors
    2. Usage Requirements
    3. Compatibility Rules
      1. Elemental Type Extractors
      2. Special Category Extractors
    4. Extraction Results
      1. What Gets Extracted
      2. Candy Creation
      3. Example Extraction Scenarios
  5. Strategic Uses
    1. IV Redistribution
    2. Breeding Optimization
    3. Competitive Applications
  6. Tips and Best Practices
    1. Efficient Extraction
    2. Strategic Considerations
    3. Resource Management

Description

IV Extractors are specialized tools that harvest perfect Individual Values (IVs) from Pokémon and convert them into IV Candies. When used on a Pokémon, they extract all stats with maximum IVs (31) and create corresponding candies, while reducing those IVs back to 1.

Core Concepts

Extraction Process

IV Extractors work by analyzing a Pokémon’s IVs and extracting only the perfect stats (those with a value of 31). Each extracted IV becomes an IV Candy that can be used on other compatible Pokémon.

Process Step Description Effect
🔍 IV Analysis Scans the target Pokémon for perfect IVs (31) Identifies all stats at maximum value
⚡ Extraction Removes perfect IVs from the Pokémon Reduces extracted IVs to 1
🍬 Candy Creation Converts extracted IVs into candies Creates targeted IV candies for each extracted stat
📦 Inventory Addition Adds created candies to player inventory Provides immediately usable IV enhancement items

Extractor Types

IV Extractors come in different types based on their compatibility with Pokémon categories:

Type Extraction Target Created Candy Type
Normal Normal Normal-type Pokémon Normal-type IV Candies
Fire Fire Fire-type Pokémon Fire-type IV Candies
Water Water Water-type Pokémon Water-type IV Candies
Electric Electric Electric-type Pokémon Electric-type IV Candies
Grass Grass Grass-type Pokémon Grass-type IV Candies
Ice Ice Ice-type Pokémon Ice-type IV Candies
Fighting Fighting Fighting-type Pokémon Fighting-type IV Candies
Poison Poison Poison-type Pokémon Poison-type IV Candies
Ground Ground Ground-type Pokémon Ground-type IV Candies
Flying Flying Flying-type Pokémon Flying-type IV Candies
Psychic Psychic Psychic-type Pokémon Psychic-type IV Candies
Bug Bug Bug-type Pokémon Bug-type IV Candies
Rock Rock Rock-type Pokémon Rock-type IV Candies
Ghost Ghost Ghost-type Pokémon Ghost-type IV Candies
Dragon Dragon Dragon-type Pokémon Dragon-type IV Candies
Dark Dark Dark-type Pokémon Dark-type IV Candies
Steel Steel Steel-type Pokémon Steel-type IV Candies
Fairy Fairy Fairy-type Pokémon Fairy-type IV Candies
Legendary Legendary Legendary Pokémon Legendary IV Candies
Mythical Mythical Mythical Pokémon Mythical IV Candies
Ultra Beast Ultra Beast Ultra Beast Pokémon Ultra Beast IV Candies
Paradox Paradox Paradox Pokémon Paradox IV Candies

Recipe

IV Extractor Recipe

IV Shard
IV Shard
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IV Shard

Recipe Requirements:

  • 1x IV Shard (top-right position): Determines the extractor type and compatibility
  • 1x Blaze Rod (center position): Provides the extraction mechanism
  • 1x Rare Candy (bottom-left position): Supplies the candy creation material

Important Notes:

  • Species Shards cannot be used - only Elemental Type and Special Category shards work
  • The resulting extractor type matches the input shard type
  • Each recipe creates one extractor of the corresponding type

Usage

How to Use IV Extractors

  1. Right-click on a Pokémon: While holding an IV Extractor in your hand
  2. Ownership Verification: The extractor verifies you own the target Pokémon
  3. Compatibility Check: Confirms the Pokémon matches the extractor type
  4. IV Analysis: Scans for perfect IVs (value of 31)
  5. Extraction Process: Removes perfect IVs and creates candies
  6. Inventory Update: Adds created candies to your inventory

Usage Requirements

Requirement Description Failure Message
🎯 Ownership Must own the target Pokémon “You do not own this Pokémon.”
🔗 Compatibility Extractor type must match Pokémon Type-specific compatibility message
⭐ Perfect IVs Pokémon must have at least one IV at 31 “This Pokémon has no IVs to extract.”
📦 Held Item Must hold extractor in main hand N/A

Compatibility Rules

Elemental Type Extractors

  • Primary Type Match: Works if Pokémon’s primary type matches extractor type
  • Secondary Type Match: Works if Pokémon’s secondary type matches extractor type
  • Dual-Type Support: Pokémon with matching primary OR secondary type are compatible

Special Category Extractors

  • Legendary Extractor: Only works on Legendary Pokémon
  • Mythical Extractor: Only works on Mythical Pokémon
  • Ultra Beast Extractor: Only works on Ultra Beast Pokémon
  • Paradox Extractor: Only works on Paradox Pokémon

Extraction Results

What Gets Extracted

  • Perfect IVs Only: Only stats with IV value of 31 are extracted
  • Multiple Stats: All perfect IVs are extracted in a single use
  • Stat Reduction: Extracted IVs are reduced to 1 (minimum value)

Candy Creation

  • One Candy Per Stat: Each extracted perfect IV creates one targeted candy
  • Candy Type Inheritance: Created candies match the extractor’s type
  • Immediate Availability: Candies are added directly to inventory

Example Extraction Scenarios

Before Extraction After Extraction Candies Created
HP: 31, ATK: 25, DEF: 31 HP: 1, ATK: 25, DEF: 1 HP Candy + Defense Candy
All stats at 31 All stats at 1 6 Candies (HP, ATK, DEF, SPA, SPD, SPE)
No perfect IVs No change No extraction possible

Strategic Uses

IV Redistribution

  • Perfect Pokémon Harvesting: Extract IVs from perfectly trained Pokémon
  • IV Banking: Store perfect IVs as portable candies
  • Team Optimization: Transfer IVs between team members

Breeding Optimization

  • Parent Preparation: Extract IVs before breeding to reset for new combinations
  • Legacy Management: Preserve perfect IVs from retired competitive Pokémon
  • Resource Cycling: Convert unused perfect Pokémon into usable enhancement items

Competitive Applications

  • Meta Adaptation: Quickly redistribute IVs when strategy changes
  • Specialist Training: Extract from type specialists to train diverse teams
  • Emergency Reallocation: Rapidly adjust team stats for unexpected matchups

Tips and Best Practices

Efficient Extraction

  • Target Perfect Pokémon: Focus on Pokémon with multiple perfect IVs
  • Type Matching: Use appropriate extractor types for maximum compatibility
  • Inventory Management: Ensure sufficient inventory space before extraction

Strategic Considerations

  • Irreversible Process: Extraction permanently reduces the source Pokémon’s IVs
  • Candy Value: Created candies are often more valuable than the source IVs
  • Timing Matters: Extract before releasing or storing Pokémon permanently

Resource Management

  • Rare Extractors: Save Legendary/Mythical extractors for high-value targets
  • Common Extractors: Use Elemental extractors for regular IV redistribution
  • Extraction Planning: Consider which Pokémon benefit most from specific IV types