Alexis Kestler
So you want to maximize your Pokemon‘s potential and make them viable competitively? Hyper training is the key to unlocking your Pokemon‘s true power in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. This extensive guide will explain everything you need to know about using bottle caps to hyper train your Pokemon‘s stats.
What is Hyper Training and Why Use It?
When you catch or breed Pokemon, they are generated with random Individual Values (IVs) in each stat ranging from 0 to 31. The higher the IV, the better that particular stat will be for the Pokemon. For example, a Garchomp with a perfect 31 IV in Attack will hit much harder than one with a 10 Attack IV.
Hyper training allows you to max out a Pokemon‘s IVs to 31 in each stat using special items called bottle caps. This can boost the Pokemon‘s stats substantially, even if they originally had low IVs when caught.
Below is a chart showing the percentage range that a stat will be increased based on its IV:
| IV | Percentage Increase |
|---|---|
| 0 | 8.1% |
| 10 | 25.6% |
| 20 | 43.1% |
| 31 | 63.7% |
As you can see, a difference of 31 IV in a stat vs 0 IV can boost that stat by over 50%! That‘s why hyper training is so useful.
In addition to IVs, Pokemon have Effort Values (EVs) that also influence stats. But EVs are limited, while hyper training allows your Pokemon‘s IVs to reach the maximum value of 31 in every category.
This makes hyper training essential for optimizing your team and getting an edge in competitive play. Any Pokemon you catch can become viable for rankings and tournaments!
Here‘s How to Unlock Hyper Training
Before you can access hyper training, you first need to defeat 6 different gym leaders scattered across the Paldea region.
Here are 6 solid gyms to defeat in the early game to gain access:
- Bug-type Artazon Gym – Levincia
- Ghost-type Mabon Gym – Cascarrafa
- Electric-type Iono Gym – Montenevera
- Normal-type Brassius Gym – Mesagoza
- Grass-type Atticus Gym – Los Platos
- Water-type Kofu Gym – Alfornada
I recommend battling the gyms in this order to align with level progression. With each gym you conquer, your own team will grow stronger too.
Once you‘ve collected 6 gym badges, you‘ll unlock the ability to purchase bottle caps! These are required for the hyper training process.
Buying Bottle Caps to Boost Your Pokemon
Bottle caps can be purchased from Delibird Presents stores found in cities across Paldea for 20,000 Pokedollars each.
I recommend stocking up on at least 20 caps which will cost 400,000 Pokedollars total. This may seem steep, but trust me the investment is well worth it!
Here are some tips for farming money efficiently to fund your bottle cap supply:
- Sell extra treasures found on the ground or after battles
- Participate in Tera Raid battles and sell reward items
- Collect shards underground and exchange for valuable items
- Cook meals with many rare ingredients to increase sell value
- Catch Pokemon with the Happy Hour ability to double money earned in battles
Once you have the cash, prioritize buying caps at the following shops:
- Levincia Delibird Presents – Earliest location unlocked
- Cascarrafa Delibird Presents – Along the way to Montenevera
- Mesagoza Delibird Presents – Unlimited caps available
With enough battles, exploration, and smart money management you‘ll have the funds to build your bottle cap reserves. Time to hyper train your Pokemon to greatness!
How to Get to Montenevera for Hyper Training
Now that you have bottle caps in hand, it‘s time to head to the hyper training location. You‘ll want to travel to Montenevera in northwest Paldea.
From Mesagoza, head west across the lakes until you reach the coast. Follow the beach north staying close to the water. You‘ll pass by some ruins from Friega City.
As you approach snowy cliffs, move inland and climb the path into the mountains. Trek through the cold, snowy trails as you ascend Montenevera.
I recommend having Koraidon or Miraidon use their climbing ability here to scale cliffs swiftly. You can also find useful items in the dens along the way.
When you reach Montenevera, head to the back area of town near a large pile of snow. There you‘ll spot the hyper training NPC next to a Delibird.
Step-by-Step Guide to Hyper Training Your Pokemon
Interact with the NPC and when prompted select "Yes" that you want to hyper train one of your Pokemon.
You‘ll then be able to pick which Pokemon in your boxes or party to train. Select the Pokemon you want to improve.
Next, choose "Bottle Caps" as the item to use for training. This will open the Pokemon‘s summary screen showing stats like HP, Attack, Defense, etc.
Pick which stat you want to max out the IV to 31 first. I suggest starting with your Pokemon‘s most important stat like Speed for a sweeper or HP for a tank.
Confirm you want to use a bottle cap and that stat‘s IV will be hyper trained to 31! You‘ll see the stat sparkle indicating it‘s been maxed out.
Repeat this process and use another bottle cap for the next stat you want to optimize. Keep going until all stats are hyper trained.
Here are some tips to streamline the training process:
- Only train one Pokemon at a time to avoid confusion
- Note stat changes in your party summary as you go
- Start with priority stats before less important ones
With enough bottle caps, you can maximize every stat this way for the ultimate powerhouse Pokemon!
Which Stats to Prioritize Hyper Training For
The stats you focus hyper training on will vary per Pokemon based on their natural strengths, weaknesses, and battle roles.
Here are my recommendations on which stats to start with for popular Pokemon types:
Physical Attackers
Pokemon like Scizor, Breloom, Pinsir
- Attack – Directly increases physical damage
- Speed – Move first and hit fast
- HP – Survive opponent attacks
Special Attackers
Pokemon like Gardevoir, Volcarona, Dragapult
- Special Attack – Boost special move power
- Speed – Outpace foes
- HP – Withstand super effective hits
Walls/Tanks
Pokemon like Ferrothorn, Toxapex, Slowbro
- HP – Increase overall bulk
- Defense – Shrug off physical moves
- Special Defense – Endure special attacks
Support/Disruptors
Pokemon like Whimsicott, Klefki, Tornadus
- Speed – Move before opponents
- HP – Take some hits if needed
- Defense/Sp. Def – Increase longevity
Take your Pokemon‘s natural stat strengths and weaknesses into account when deciding hyper training priorities. Maximize their best stats first, then shore up weaker areas.
Here are more examples of which stats to focus on for popular Pokemon:
| Pokemon | Key Hyper Training Stats |
|---|---|
| Garchomp | Attack, Speed |
| Rotom Wash | Special Attack, Speed |
| Goodra | Special Attack, HP |
| Azumarill | HP, Attack |
| Tapu Koko | Speed, Special Attack |
| Gyarados | Attack, Speed |
| Aegislash | HP, Attack/Special Attack |
| Toxtricity | Special Attack, Speed |
Additional Uses for Extra Bottle Caps
Aside from hyper training IVs, you can utilize extra bottle caps in a few other ways:
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Boost Level in Trades – When you receive a traded Pokemon, use a cap to raise its level obey cap to match your badges.
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Pass Down IVs Breeding – Give a cap to a parent to guarantee 5 max IVs are passed down.
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Money Making – Sell extra caps to shops when in need of cash. They still fetch a high price!
So even after maxing out your main Pokemon‘s stats, extra bottle caps will still prove very valuable. I recommend always keeping a few in reserve.
Conclusion
With the right IVs reached through hyper training, you can optimize any Pokemon and overcome any competitive weaknesses they have. Patience, preparation, and plenty of caps are the keys to success.
I hope this extensive guide gives you all the information needed to start hyper training your Pokemon today. Go unleash your team‘s true max potential and dominate online ranked battles! Just beware of over-leveling as you amass gym badges.
Let me know if you have any other questions. I‘m always happy to share more Pokemon expertise and tips with fellow trainers!
