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'''Characteristics''' are a [[Generation IV]] extension of the [[Natures]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. Unlike the Natures, they do not raise or lower [[stats]]. Instead, they indicate which stats [[Pokémon]] are more adept in.
'''Characteristics''' are a new feature in [[Generation IV]] that indicates which stat contains a [[Pokémon]]'s highest [[IV]]. It is displayed on the Pokémon's profile screen where its [[nature]], date met, place met, and berry flavor preference are shown.


A Pokémon's characteristic is determined by its highest [[IV]] [[wp:modulo operation|mod]] 5. In other words, it is the remainder created when the Pokémon's highest IV is divided by 5. Since it is built this way, Pokémon transfered from the {{pkmn|games}} of [[Generation III]] via [[Pal Park]] have a characteristic without their stats being changed.
A Pokémon's characteristic is determined by the remainder of its highest IV divided by 5 (known as [[wp:modulo operation|modulo operation]] in programming). Since it is built this way, Pokémon transfered from the {{pkmn|games}} of [[Generation III]] via [[Pal Park]] have a characteristic without their stats being changed.


==List of characteristics==
==List of characteristics==
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{| {{graytable}}
{| {{graytable}}
|- style="background: #ccc;"
|- style="background: #cccccc;"
! IV % 5 || HP || Attack || Defense || Sp. Attack || Sp. Defense || Speed
! Possible IV Values || HP || Attack || Defense || Sp. Attack || Sp. Defense || Speed
|-
|-
! 0
! 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30
| Loves to eat || Proud of its power || Sturdy body || Highly curious || Strong willed || Likes to run
| Loves to eat || Proud of its power || Sturdy body || Highly curious || Strong willed || Likes to run
|-
|-
! 1
! 1, 6, 11, 16, 21, 26, 31
| Often dozes off || Likes to trash about || Capable of taking hits || Mischievous || Somewhat vain || Alert to sounds
| Often dozes off || Likes to trash about || Capable of taking hits || Mischievous || Somewhat vain || Alert to sounds
|-
|-
! 2
! 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27
| Often naps || A little quick tempered || Highly persistent || Thoroughly cunning || Strongly defiant ||  Impetuous and silly
| Often naps || A little quick tempered || Highly persistent || Thoroughly cunning || Strongly defiant ||  Impetuous and silly
|-
|-
! 3
! 3, 8, 13, 18, 23, 28
| Scatter things often || Likes to fight || Good endurance || Often lost in thought || Hates to lose || Somewhat of a clown
| Scatter things often || Likes to fight || Good endurance || Often lost in thought || Hates to lose || Somewhat of a clown
|-
|-
! 4
! 4, 9, 14, 19, 24, 29
| Likes to relax || Hot tempered || Good perseverence || Very finiky || Somewhat stubborn || Quick to flee
| Likes to relax || Hot tempered || Good perseverence || Very finiky || Somewhat stubborn || Quick to flee
|}
|}


Note that having a certain characteristic does not necessarily imply that the highest possible value for an IV is present.  A Pokémon with an "Alert to sounds" characteristic could have a 6 in Speed (and thus very low IVs across all it's stats since none could be higher than 6) instead of a 31 in Speed.
==Examples==
A [[Mudkip]] has the following IVs:
{| {{graytable}}
|-
!HP||Attack||Defense||Sp. Attack||Sp. Defense||Speed
|- align="center"
|24||18||17||29||24||27
|}
Since its highest IV value is 29 in Special Attack, its characteristic will be "Very finicky."
A [[Ditto]] has the following IVs:
{| {{graytable}}
|-
!HP||Attack||Defense||Sp. Attack||Sp. Defense||Speed
|- align="center"
|4||0||0||6||13||10
|}
Since its highest IV value is 13 in Special Defense, its characteristic will be "Hates to lose."
[[Category:Game mechanics]]
[[Category:Game mechanics]]

Revision as of 23:17, 27 July 2007

Characteristics are a new feature in Generation IV that indicates which stat contains a Pokémon's highest IV. It is displayed on the Pokémon's profile screen where its nature, date met, place met, and berry flavor preference are shown.

A Pokémon's characteristic is determined by the remainder of its highest IV divided by 5 (known as modulo operation in programming). Since it is built this way, Pokémon transfered from the games of Generation III via Pal Park have a characteristic without their stats being changed.

List of characteristics

Possible IV Values HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 Loves to eat Proud of its power Sturdy body Highly curious Strong willed Likes to run
1, 6, 11, 16, 21, 26, 31 Often dozes off Likes to trash about Capable of taking hits Mischievous Somewhat vain Alert to sounds
2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27 Often naps A little quick tempered Highly persistent Thoroughly cunning Strongly defiant Impetuous and silly
3, 8, 13, 18, 23, 28 Scatter things often Likes to fight Good endurance Often lost in thought Hates to lose Somewhat of a clown
4, 9, 14, 19, 24, 29 Likes to relax Hot tempered Good perseverence Very finiky Somewhat stubborn Quick to flee

Note that having a certain characteristic does not necessarily imply that the highest possible value for an IV is present. A Pokémon with an "Alert to sounds" characteristic could have a 6 in Speed (and thus very low IVs across all it's stats since none could be higher than 6) instead of a 31 in Speed.

Examples

A Mudkip has the following IVs:

HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
24 18 17 29 24 27

Since its highest IV value is 29 in Special Attack, its characteristic will be "Very finicky."

A Ditto has the following IVs:

HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
4 0 0 6 13 10

Since its highest IV value is 13 in Special Defense, its characteristic will be "Hates to lose."

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