noun
individual values; IVs
Video game term for hidden stats that differ between individual characters or creatures of the same species, often used in Pokémon and similar RPGs.
ポケモンの個体値は、同じ種類でも一匹ずつ異なる。
A Pokémon's individual values differ for each individual, even within the same species.
対戦では、個体値の高いポケモンを育てる
In competitive play, it's important to raise Pokémon with high IVs.
Base stats shared by all members of a species, unlike individual values which vary per individual.
Compound of 個体 (individual) and 値 (value), a straightforward modern coinage for video game mechanics.