Pogo IV Calculator

An expert tool to determine the precise Individual Values (IVs) of your Pokémon based on their in-game stats. Discover if you have a “hundo” before you power up!

Potential IV Perfection:

Possible IV Combinations

Level	Attack IV	Defense IV	Stamina IV	Perfection (%)

Lists all potential IV combinations that match the provided stats.

Best Potential IV Spread

What is a Pogo IV Calculator?

A pogo iv calculator is an essential tool for serious Pokémon GO players who want to understand the true strength of their Pokémon. In the game, every Pokémon has three hidden stats called Individual Values, or IVs: Attack, Defense, and Stamina. These values range from 0 to 15 for each stat and are permanent for each individual Pokémon. They determine a Pokémon’s maximum potential strength.

This calculator uses your Pokémon’s visible stats—Combat Power (CP), Hit Points (HP), and the Stardust cost to power it up—to reverse-engineer and identify the possible hidden IV combinations. Knowing these values helps you decide which Pokémon are worth investing your valuable Stardust and Candy in to power up and evolve.

The Pogo IV Calculator Formula and Explanation

The core of any pogo iv calculator relies on two primary formulas used by the game itself: one for HP and one for CP. The calculator iterates through all possible IV combinations (4,096 of them!) and levels to find which ones match the stats you entered.

The formulas are:

HP = floor((Base_Stamina + Stamina_IV) * CPM)

CP = floor( (Base_Attack + Attack_IV) * sqrt(Base_Defense + Defense_IV) * sqrt(Base_Stamina + Stamina_IV) * CPM^2 / 10 )

Here’s a breakdown of the variables:

Variables used in Pokémon GO stat calculations.

Variable	Meaning	Unit / Range
Base Stats	The default Attack, Defense, and Stamina values for a Pokémon species.	Integer
IVs (Attack, Defense, Stamina)	The individual hidden values for your specific Pokémon.	0 – 15
CPM (CP Multiplier)	A constant value tied to a Pokémon’s Level that scales its stats.	Decimal
floor()	A mathematical function that rounds a number down to the nearest integer.	N/A

Practical Examples

Example 1: A Wild Eevee

You catch an Eevee and want to know if it’s good enough to evolve. You check its stats in the game and enter them into the pogo iv calculator.

• Inputs: Pokémon: Eevee, CP: 593, HP: 94, Stardust: 4000
• Results: The calculator might return several possibilities, but the top result is Level 25 with IVs of 13/15/14, which is 93.3% perfect. This is a great candidate for evolution!

Example 2: A Raided Machop

You’ve just completed a raid and caught a Machop. Pokémon from raids have a minimum IV floor of 10 for each stat.

• Inputs: Pokémon: Machop, CP: 732, HP: 98, Stardust: 2500
• Results: The calculator shows a single, definitive result: Level 20 with IVs of 15/14/15, a 97.8% perfect Pokémon. This is an excellent find and worth powering up to become a powerful Machamp for raids and gyms. For more details on raid strategies, you might want to check out our raid counters guide.

How to Use This Pogo IV Calculator

1. Select Pokémon: Choose your Pokémon’s species from the dropdown list.
2. Enter CP and HP: Input the exact Combat Power and Hit Points values as they appear on your Pokémon’s screen.
3. Select Stardust Cost: Look at the “POWER UP” button in the game and select the corresponding Stardust cost from the list. This is crucial for determining the Pokémon’s level.
4. Indicate Powered Up Status: If you’ve ever powered up the Pokémon, check the box. This helps narrow down the possible levels.
5. Calculate and Analyze: Click “Calculate IVs”. The tool will display the best possible IV percentage and a table of all possible combinations. The highest percentage is the most likely IV spread, especially if only one or two results appear.

Key Factors That Affect Pogo IV Calculations

• Accuracy of Inputs: A single digit off on CP or HP will lead to incorrect or no results. Double-check your numbers.
• Stardust Cost: This is the most important factor for determining a Pokémon’s level. Each Stardust value corresponds to a specific pair of levels (e.g., 2500 Stardust means the Pokémon is level 19 or 20).
• Powered Up Status: A Pokémon caught in the wild that has not been powered up can only be at a whole number level (e.g., 15). A powered-up Pokémon can be at a half-level (e.g., 15.5). Checking this box correctly refines the search.
• Pokémon Species: Each species has different base stats, which are the foundation of the calculation. Choosing the correct Pokémon is vital. Check out our full Pokedex for more species information.
• Game Updates: Occasionally, game developers rebalance Pokémon stats. This calculator uses the latest known base stats for all species.
• Appraisal System: While this calculator works without it, using the in-game appraisal system can help you manually confirm which result is correct if you get multiple possibilities. A 3-star pink appraisal means the total IVs are very high.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Why did I get multiple results?

At lower levels, different combinations of IVs and levels can sometimes produce the exact same CP and HP. To narrow it down, you can power up the Pokémon once and recalculate. This changes the stats and will almost always result in a single, precise IV combination. Using a power-up cost calculator can help you plan this.

2. What is a “Hundo” or 100% IV?

A “hundo” is slang for a Pokémon with 100% perfect IVs, meaning it has a value of 15 for Attack, 15 for Defense, and 15 for Stamina.

3. Do IVs change when a Pokémon evolves?

No, a Pokémon’s Individual Values (IVs) are permanent and never change, not even upon evolution or power-up.

4. How important are IVs?

IVs are the deciding factor between a good Pokémon and a great one. While a Pokémon’s base stats and moveset are more important, a high-IV Pokémon will always have a higher maximum CP and better overall performance than a low-IV one of the same species. This is especially critical for PVP battle leagues.

5. Why doesn’t this calculator use the in-game appraisal stars?

This pogo iv calculator is designed for precision by reverse-engineering the core stats. While the appraisal system is a great guide, using the exact CP, HP, and Stardust values allows for a more definitive mathematical calculation without needing extra inputs.

6. Can this calculator get the IVs wrong?

If the input data (CP, HP, Stardust) is correct and the Pokémon’s base stats are current, the calculator will provide every mathematically possible IV combination. It doesn’t guess; it solves an equation.

7. What does “Perfection” mean?

Perfection is the sum of the three IVs (Attack, Defense, Stamina) divided by the maximum possible total of 45 (15+15+15), expressed as a percentage.

8. What is a “Nundo”?

A “nundo” is the opposite of a hundo. It is a Pokémon with 0 in all three IV stats (0/0/0). They are even rarer than hundos!