Basic Candy Recipes

Basic IV Candies provide random enhancement to your Pokémon’s IV stats. These candies are easier to craft and perfect for general stat improvement.

Recipe Overview

Recipe Type Grid Size Result Purpose
Basic Candy 3x3 Random IV Candy Enhances a random non-maxed IV stat
IV Shard
IV Shard
IV Shard
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Random IV Candy

Result: Random IV Candy that works on compatible Pokémon

Requirements

  • 3 Identical IV Shards: Must be the same type and species/elemental type
  • Positions: Top row (slots 0, 1, 2) of a 3x3 crafting grid
  • Empty Slots: All other positions must be empty

Shard Compatibility

The three shards must match exactly:

  • Species Shards: Same Pokémon species
  • Elemental Shards: Same elemental type
  • Category Shards: Same category (Legendary, Mythical, etc.)

Recipe Mechanics

Validation Rules

Basic Candy Recipe Validation

  1. Exact Pattern: Only the first three slots (top row) should contain shards
  2. Shard Matching: All three shards must be identical
  3. Empty Slots: Remaining slots must be completely empty
  4. Valid Shards: Only mod-specific IV Shards are accepted

Crafting Behavior

Result Generation

  • Shard Data Transfer: The resulting candy inherits data from the input shards
  • Random Enhancement: Candy will enhance a random non-maxed IV stat
  • Naming: Candy names reflect their source
  • Model Data: Visual appearance matches the shard type

Error Handling

  • Invalid Patterns: Recipes fail silently if pattern requirements aren’t met
  • Mixed Shards: Different shard types cannot be mixed in the same recipe

Crafting Tips

Shard Collection Strategy

  1. Focus on Common Species: Collect shards from frequently encountered Pokémon
  2. Type Diversity: Gather elemental shards for versatility
  3. Rare Categories: Save Legendary/Mythical shards for important Pokémon

Recipe Planning

  1. General Improvement: Use basic candies for overall stat enhancement
  2. Candy Type Selection: Choose between species-specific and type-specific candies
  3. Resource Efficiency: Basic candies require fewer resources than super candies

Bulk Crafting

  1. Shard Organization: Sort shards by type before crafting sessions
  2. Crafting Table Setup: Use a dedicated crafting area for efficiency
  3. Batch Processing: Craft multiple candies at once for efficiency

Integration

Crafting Book

  • Category: Recipes appear in the “Miscellaneous” category
  • Discovery: Recipes are automatically unlocked when you obtain the required items
  • Preview: Recipe book shows the general pattern and requirements

Mod Compatibility

  • JEI/REI Support: Recipes are compatible with recipe viewing mods
  • Custom Recipe Type: Uses mod-specific recipe serializers
  • Server Sync: Recipes work correctly in multiplayer environments

Troubleshooting

Common Crafting Issues

“Recipe not working”

  • Verify shard types match exactly
  • Check that pattern is correct
  • Ensure no extra items are in the grid

“No result in crafting grid”

  • Make sure you’re using IV Shards from this mod
  • Check that shards aren’t damaged or modified
  • Verify all required positions are filled correctly

Debug Information

Use the debug interaction (right-click with items) to verify:

  • Shard data components are correct
  • Items have proper mod identifiers
  • Data values match expected patterns

Next: Learn about Super Candy Recipes for targeted stat enhancement.