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The best locations to Special Defense EV train Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) are in Alfornada, North Province (Area Three), and Poco Path. Read on for more information about the best locations and Pokemon to beat for Special Defense EV training, a list of Pokemon that yield Special Defense EVs, and more!
List of Contents
Best Locations to EV Train Special Defense | ||
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Alfornada | North Province (Area Three) | Poco Path |
EV Yield | Pokemon | Location |
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+3 Special Defense | Gothitelle | Alfornada |
+2 Special Defense | Floette | North Province (Area Three) |
+1 Special Defense | Hoppip | Poco Path, at South Province (Area One) |
Area Zero Pokemon EV Yields |
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Sp. Def |
Floette
2 Sp. Def EV Yield |
Altaria
2 Sp. Def EV Yield |
It may also be a good idea to EV Train in Area Zero where there are a variety of Pokemon of high EV Yields that can be encountered. For your reference, listed above are commonly found Pokemon in Area Zero that yield Special Defense EVs.
Granted, you'll have to have completed all three questlines before you can access Paldea's crater.
The Way Home: Area Zero Walkthrough
Power Band
+8 Special Defense EV Yield |
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EV Yield and Power Band Bonus | ||
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+1 Base Yield = +9 Total Special Defense EVs |
+2 Base Yield = +10 Total Special Defense EVs |
+3 Base Yield = +11 Total Special Defense EVs |
Power Band is a useful Training Item that you can let a Pokemon hold while you are EV training its Special Defense.
This item will give you +8 Special Defense EVs after defeating wild Pokemon. This will speed up the process of EV training if you only defeat Pokemon that yield Special Defense EVs.
For example, if you defeat a Pokemon that will give you 1 Special Defense EV, you will get 8 additional Special Defense EVs, totalling to 9 EVs after the battle.
If you defeat a Pokemon that yield other EVs, you will still get 8 Special Defense EVs, plus the regular EV yield of that Pokemon.
This method is slower than using Zinc, but will save you money as it is less expensive compared to buying a lot of Vitamins.
Delibird Presents Map Locations | ||
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Mesagoza |
Levincia |
Cascarrafa |
Power Band can be bought from Delibird Presents shops for ₽10,000. The branches are located at Mesagoza, Levincia, and Cascarrafa.
Delibird Presents Locations and All Items
Item | Effect |
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Grepa Berry | Using it on a Pokemon makes it more friendly towards the trainer but lowers its Special Defense EV by 10 points. |
If you accidentally add excess Special Defense EVs to your Pokemon, you can feed them Grepa Berries to reduce their Special Defense EVs by 10. This is useful if you really want to fine-tune your Pokemon's EV spread.
How to Farm EV-Reducing Berries
Pokemon to Defeat | |
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Gothitelle
+3 Special Defense |
Gothorita
+2 Special Defense |
Altaria
+2 Special Defense |
Swablu
+1 Special Defense |
Several Pokemon found near Alfornada yield Special Defense EVs after being defeated.
Knocking out Gothitelle will give you 3 Special Defense. If you want to fine-tune your spread, you can hunt for Gothorita, Altaria, or Swablu.
How to Get to Alfornada (Psychic Gym): Map, Features, and Things to Do
Pokemon to Defeat |
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Floette
+2 Special Defense |
Floette yields 2 Special Defense EVs after being defeated, and can be easily found outside Team Star's Ruchbah Squad base at North Province (Area Three).
North Province (Area Three) Map and Pokemon List
Pokemon to Defeat |
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Hoppip
+1 Special Defense |
You can EV train your Pokemon in their Special Defense stat by defeating Hoppip found along Poco Path at South Province (Area One). If you need to fine-tune Special Defense EVs, you can train your Pokemon here.
Poco Path Map and Pokemon List
No. | Pokemon | Special Defense |
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#154 | Bronzong |
+1 Special Defense |
#66 | Drowzee |
+1 Special Defense |
#179 | Eevee |
+1 Special Defense |
#300 | Falinks |
+1 Special Defense |
#145 | Flabebe |
+1 Special Defense |
#379 | Flutter Mane |
+1 Special Defense |
#172 | Goomy |
+1 Special Defense |
#234 | Gothita |
+1 Special Defense |
#16 | Hoppip |
+1 Special Defense |
#50 | Masquerain |
+1 Special Defense |
#114 | Misdreavus |
+1 Special Defense |
#115 | Mismagius |
+1 Special Defense |
#337 | Skrelp |
+1 Special Defense |
#302 | Spiritomb |
+1 Special Defense |
#111 | Spoink |
+1 Special Defense |
#219 | Swablu |
+1 Special Defense |
#279 | Tinkatink |
+1 Special Defense |
#244 | Toedscool |
+1 Special Defense |
#256 | Venonat |
+1 Special Defense |
#39 | Vespiquen |
+1 Special Defense |
#220 | Altaria |
+2 Special Defense |
#360 | Cryogonal |
+2 Special Defense |
#338 | Dragalge |
+2 Special Defense |
#146 | Floette |
+2 Special Defense |
#235 | Gothorita |
+2 Special Defense |
#112 | Grumpig |
+2 Special Defense |
#67 | Hypno |
+2 Special Defense |
#241.1 | Indeedee (Female) |
+2 Special Defense |
#239 | Mimikyu |
+2 Special Defense |
#313 | Oranguru |
+2 Special Defense |
#173 | Sliggoo |
+2 Special Defense |
#187 | Sylveon |
+2 Special Defense |
#280 | Tinkatuff |
+2 Special Defense |
#245 | Toedscruel |
+2 Special Defense |
#184 | Umbreon |
+2 Special Defense |
#147 | Florges |
+3 Special Defense |
#174 | Goodra |
+3 Special Defense |
#236 | Gothitelle |
+3 Special Defense |
#326 | Slowking |
+3 Special Defense |
#281 | Tinkaton |
+3 Special Defense |
#393 | Wo-Chien |
+3 Special Defense |
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Gothitelle spawns way to rarely to be considered a good pokemon to grind EVs with.