IV Guides

Best IVs for Ultra League

Ultra League IV optimization combines two questions: How strong is the finished 2500 CP build, and how expensive is it to reach?

Many Ultra League species benefit from lower Attack and higher bulk under the CP cap. Others max below 2500 CP and prefer high IVs.

There Is No Single Ultra League IV Pattern

Some species want traditional low-Attack PvP spreads.

Some require high levels and Candy XL.

Some do not reach 2500 CP even at maximum level and therefore prefer stronger overall IVs.

Compare:

Two similar-ranked candidates can have different target levels and therefore different resource costs.

If the matchup difference is minimal, a cheaper finished build may be the more practical investment.

Rank 1 may provide maximum Stat Product, but an expensive XL requirement can change the investment decision.

Ask whether the extra bulk creates meaningful matchup value before spending heavily.

More Attack can influence:

Use the PVPium CMP Checker for important mirrors.

Defense can affect incoming damage thresholds. HP determines total survival.

A spread with slightly less Stat Product may occasionally have a useful defensive or HP profile for a specific team.

Before building a high-level candidate, answer:

When a species cannot reach the cap, intentionally lowering Attack may provide no CP-efficiency advantage.

Evaluate the maximum-level stat line instead.

Factor	Question
Stat Product	How much total efficiency does the spread provide?
Attack	Does CMP or a breakpoint matter?
Defense	Does a bulkpoint matter?
HP	Does survival change?
Level	How expensive is the build?

The best Ultra League IVs balance 2500 CP efficiency with real matchup value and resource cost.

Compare the exact candidate, not just its rank, and be especially careful before committing Candy XL.