How Many Proteins to Max Out Attack Stats in Pokémon
The Key to Maximizing Damage Output
In competitive Pokémon battles, offensive power is critical. And for physical attackers, that means maximizing Attack stats. Proteins are the key items that allow you to push your Pokémon‘s Attack to the limit. So how many do you need to hit the cap? 26 Proteins will max out any Pokémon‘s Attack EVs at a mighty 252.
A Primer on Effort Values (EVs)
To understand why it takes 26 Proteins, we need to break down EVs first.
- EVs are hidden values that affect how much stats grow when a Pokémon levels up
- Each Pokémon has a total EV budget of 510 points that can be split across six stats
- The EV cap per stat is 252 (raised from 255 in Gen 7)
Proteins increase the Attack EV by 10 per use. So at the max of 252 EVs, you would need 252 / 10 = 26 Proteins.
The Impact of Max Attack EVs
What does maxing out Attack EVs actually do for your battling Pokémon? Here‘s some data:
| Attack Stat | 252 EVs (Max) | 0 EVs |
|---|---|---|
| Charizard | 319 | 289 |
| Tyranitar | 344 | 304 |
| Salamence | 311 | 281 |
Stats calculated for Level 100 Pokémon based on base stats
As you can see, the difference is significant – giving a roughly 10% boost. That extra power behind moves like Flare Blitz, Crunch, and Dragon Claw can mean sweeping opponents rather than narrowly losing matchups. 252 EVs can turn losses into wins.
EV Training Guide
So to build that perfect physical attacker, here is an abbreviated guide:
- Acquire desired Pokémon (catch, trade, breed, etc.)
- Give 26 Proteins to max out Attack EVs
- Battle with Pokémon to accrue EVs in other desired stats
- Check Effort Level screen to ensure max EVs in Attack and other stats
- Use mint to adjust Nature if needed
- Battle competitively and devastate opponents!
Following these steps, you‘ll end up with a powerful, well-rounded battler. So don‘t forget to stock up on those Proteins!
