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Why don't NPC Trainers in the games have any EVs on their Pokemon?

Most likely to keep the games beatable (accessible) to youngsters without technical knowledge. I wish difficulty levels would return, like in BW2 except without the convoluted key system.

A hard mode where late game trainers have EVs and use competitive strategies. While it would be nice that would also be a lot of effort for older people who don't play Pokemon much anymore.

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