Unpaid Intern strikes again, falling asleep at the switch. Dang it, Unpaid Intern!

Hey, if you achieved your goal, that's great. I think if you kept your expectations modest, you probably got more satisfaction out of the event. I would have to think (read: hope) that the power requirements for Eternatus have to be on the high end of the spectrum, too.

It's definitely a balancing act. How do you incentivize play if you don't offer bonuses/reduced requirements? But what is too much of a bonus, and what is too much for normal play?

I don't have an immediate answer, but I do know that fully powering up Pokémon feels like a drain on resources.

Low attack means you can level up higher, which equates to a higher overall stat product. Sometimes, higher attack can help you win certain matchups, but generally speaking, low attack is preferred.

Re the Stardust, I end up saving it because A) I hate seeing the number go down and B) spending it would only encourage me to battle more. 😅

Individual Value. They're the stats you get when your team leader evaluates your Pokémon. Generally speaking, for Great League and Ultra League, you want low Attack and the other stats to be high, whereas for Master, you want 100%.