1 PVP IV Overview
Unlike raids where 15/15/15 is ideal, PVP has CP caps that change what makes a "perfect" Pokemon. Lower Attack with higher Defense and Stamina often performs better in capped leagues.
Great League
CP 1500Ultra League
CP 2500Master League
No LimitAttack weighs more heavily in the CP formula. Lower Attack lets you power up to a higher level while staying under the CP cap, resulting in more total stat product.
2 Understanding PVP IVs
PVP ranking is based on "stat product" - the multiplication of Attack, Defense, and Stamina at the Pokemon's optimal level for the league.
Raid/Gym IVs
For Raids & GymsGreat League IVs
OptimalPVP Rank Explained
Rank 1
The absolute best IV combination for that league. Often 0/15/15 or similar for Great League.
Top 10 Rank
Excellent PVP IVs. Performance difference from Rank 1 is usually less than 1%.
Top 100 Rank
Very good IVs. Still highly competitive with minimal stat product difference.
3 League-Specific Requirements
Ideal IVs
Low Attack (0-5), High Defense (12-15), High Stamina (12-15)
Wild Catches
Wild Pokemon can have 0 Attack IV - perfect for Great League hunting!
What to Look For
- Rank 1-50 for meta Pokemon
- Rank 1-100 for spice picks
- Any low Attack + high bulk combo
Ideal IVs
Low Attack (0-3), High Defense (14-15), High Stamina (14-15)
Special Cases
Some Pokemon max below 2500 CP - these want 15/15/15 (like Talonflame).
What to Look For
- Rank 1-25 for core meta picks
- Check if Pokemon maxes under 2500
- XL candy requirements vary
Ideal IVs
15 Attack, 15 Defense, 15 Stamina - standard hundos!
Simple Goal
No CP cap means 100% IVs are always optimal. Hunt hundos!
What to Look For
- 100% IV Pokemon
- 96%+ as good alternatives
- Focus on meta-relevant species
4 Configuring Rank Filters
Set up your PVP rank filters to receive alerts only for Pokemon that meet your competitive requirements.
Select League
Choose which league(s) to filter for: Great League, Ultra League, or both.
Set Rank Threshold
Define the maximum rank you want alerts for. Lower numbers = stricter filtering.
Choose Pokemon
Select specific meta Pokemon or use our curated PVP tier lists.
Start with Rank 50 filtering. You can tighten to Rank 10 once you've built your core team.
5 Meta Pokemon to Hunt
Focus your hunting efforts on Pokemon that are consistently strong in the current meta.
The PVP meta shifts with move updates and new Pokemon. Check current tier lists before investing heavily.
6 Hunting Strategies
Event Hunting
Target meta Pokemon during spotlight hours and events when they're boosted. More spawns = better odds of finding Rank 1.
Weather Awareness
Weather boost sets a 4/4/4 IV floor. Hunt during non-boosted weather for true Rank 1 potential (0 Attack possible).
Shadow Pokemon
Shadow Pokemon from Rocket battles are PVP powerhouses. Their 0-15 Attack range is perfect for GL/UL.
Trade Rerolls
Lucky trades can roll low Attack IVs. Save high-ranked trades for rerolling into better PVP IVs.