The DPP EVing Manual
http://www.smogon.com/ingame/guides/ev_manual
I tried to post to this thread:
http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60140 ; however, the forum wouldn't let me post.
The DPP EVing Manual states the following at the end of "Section Eight - Begin EV Training":
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""The Box Trick"
The Box Trick is a useful way to EV Train some Pokémon so that they are allowed to participate in Pokémon Video Game Tournaments. The Video Game Tournaments only permit Pokémon up to level 50 to enter; several important Pokémon are only available at level 50 in Platinum - for example, Heatran and Cresselia. Usually, after EV Training, you will level a Pokémon up until the EVs you invested into it become clearly shown in its stats. However, with "The Box Trick", you will be able to simply EV Train a Pokémon, place it in your PC box (during which time your Pokémon's stats are recalculated to reflect the EVs you invested into it), withdraw it, and the Pokémon's stats change based on the EVs you invested into it. In other words, if your Pokémon is at level 1, no dramatic changes will be seen; however, if your Pokémon is at level 50, you will be able to see evident changes in their stats. Note that your Pokémon will still gain EXP in the EV Training process, though, so it is recommended that you fight low-level Pokémon. In conclusion, this is simply a way of making EVs seen without having to level a Pokémon up."
End Quote.
Everyone knows that the box trick no longer works in the 4th generation Pokemon games.
You need to level up to gain EV(s) in Pokemon Platinum, Diamond, & Pearl. The "Box Trick" used to work in the 3rd generation, but it doesn't work anymore, GameFreak fixed it. I can't believe no one caught this mistake, but someone needs to fix it. Otherwise all the noobs will to be misled, and there will be a plethora of Pokesav TRU level 50 event pokemon with optimized 510 EV stats (i.e. spreads like 252 Special Attack, 252 Speed, 4 HP). Or Pokesav TRU Level 100 Arceus with 252 Hit Points EVs 252 Attack EVs 4 Speed EVs.
I was so astounded by the error that I registered for the Smogon Forums to point it out.
Please make the change ASAP.
BTW, I love Smogon, it's the best site on the web to learn about Pokemon Battling, training, breeding, etc.
Thanks in advance.
Mods: Since you deleted my other posts, why not just delete this post??? You obviously have your mind made up. You know everyone on GameFAQ thinks Smogon members only play on Shoddy and with hacked pokemon. I never thought so, but you're proving them right. Whatevers, I'm done here. Just do your Shoddy and Pokesav your pokemon and spread your lies. I don't ever care anymore.