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Pokemon Legends: Z-A

How to Reset EVs

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How to Reset EVs

EVs can be reset by talking to the Rust Syndicate's Receptionist or by using certain berries in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Read on to learn how to reset EVs, as well as where to reset EVs and purchase EV reducing berries in this guide!

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How to Reset EVs

Exchange 5 Mega Shards The Rust Syndicate's Reception

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Players can exchange 5 Mega Shards at the Rust Syndicate's reception in order to reset their Pokemon's EVs. Note that this will only be accessible after completing Main Mission 20.

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Use Specific Berries

Players can opt to feed their Pokemon certain berries in order to lower the base points of a stat. There are 6 berries that can do this: Pomeg (HP) Kelpsy (Atk) Qualot (Def) Hondew (Sp. Atk) Grepa (Sp. Def) Tamato (Spd).

Item Description
Kelpsy Berry Icon
Kelpsy Berry
If a Pokemon is fed this berry, it will grow more friendly, but it will lose base points for its Attack stat.
Grepa Berry Icon
Grepa Berry
If a Pokemon is fed this berry, it will grow more friendly, but it will lose base points for its Sp. Def stat.
Tamato Berry Icon
Tamato Berry
If a Pokemon is fed this berry, it will grow more friendly, but it will lose base points for its Speed stat.
Pomeg Berry Icon
Pomeg Berry
If a Pokemon is fed this berry, it will grow more friendly, but it will lose base points for its HP stat.
Qualot Berry Icon
Qualot Berry
If a Pokemon is fed this berry, it will grow more friendly, but it will lose base points for its Defense stat.
Hondew Berry Icon
Hondew Berry
If a Pokemon is fed this berry, it will grow more friendly, but it will lose base points for its Sp. Atk stat.

The berry stall that sells these for this can be found at the Magenta Sector 6, right above Wild Zone 9. It costs P200 per berry. Note that each use lowers the base points by 10.

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