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'''IQ''' is a skill system in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]. By gaining IQ points, various benefits are received. It is increased by feeding [[Gummi]]s to individual Pokémon. Also, once in a while you may experience a stat raise of Attack, Defense, Special Attack, or Special Defense by 1 to 3.
'''IQ''' is a skill system in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]. By gaining IQ points, various benefits are received. It is increased by feeding [[Gummi]]s to individual Pokémon. Also, once in a while you may experience a stat raise of Attack, Defense, Special Attack, or Special Defense by 1 to 3.


As a Pokémon's IQ increases, they learn a number of skills to help traveling in dungeons. IQ also takes on some of the effects that [[happiness]] has in the main series meaning that certain Pokémon require an increased IQ to evolve.
As a Pokémon's IQ increases, they learn a number of skills to help traveling in dungeons. IQ also takes on some of the effects that [[friendship]] has in the main series meaning that certain Pokémon require an increased IQ to evolve.


While this game mechanic is named after the {{wp|intelligence quotient}}, there is a difference between the two. When speaking to {{p|Alakazam}} or {{p|Noctowl}} in dungeons, they will mention their high IQ, regardless of how many points they have in this mechanic.
While this game mechanic is named after the {{wp|intelligence quotient}}, there is a difference between the two. When speaking to {{p|Alakazam}} or {{p|Noctowl}} in dungeons, they will mention their high IQ, regardless of how many points they have in this mechanic.
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==Evolution==
==Evolution==
All Pokémon that evolve by happiness in the main series require an increased IQ to evolve in Mystery Dungeon. The number of IQ stars required varies between species.
All Pokémon that evolve by friendship in the main series require an increased IQ to evolve in Mystery Dungeon. The number of IQ stars required varies between species.


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