Macho-Brace 
Macho Brace is a held item in the Pokémon series known for its specific utility in training Pokémon. Its primary effect is to double the Effort Values (EVs) a Pokémon gains from battling, which allows for more efficient stat growth in the desired areas. This makes it particularly useful for players engaged in competitive training, where precise EV distribution is crucial for optimizing a Pokémon's performance in battle.
However, the Macho Brace comes with a significant drawback: it halves the holder's Speed stat while it is being held. This temporary reduction in Speed can be a notable disadvantage in battles, although it does not affect the final EV distribution once training is complete.
Interesting facts about the Macho Brace include its introduction in Generation III (Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire) and its continued presence in subsequent games. The item’s doubling effect applies to the EVs gained regardless of the Pokémon’s base stats or level, providing a consistent and predictable advantage for trainers focusing on stat optimization.
Another compelling aspect of the
Attribute
Category:
effort-trainingCost:
3000
Effect:
- Held : When the holder would gain effort due to battle, it gains double that effort instead. Held in battle : Holder has half its Speed.
Flavor Texts:
- ruby-sapphire: A hold item that promotes growth, but reduces SPEED.
- emerald: A hold item that promotes growth, but reduces SPEED.
- firered-leafgreen: An item to be held by a POKéMON. It promotes strong growth but lowers SPEED while it is held.
- diamond-pearl: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stiff and heavy brace that promotes strong growth but lowers Speed.
- platinum: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stiff and heavy brace that promotes strong growth but lowers Speed.
- heartgold-soulsilver: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stiff and heavy brace that promotes strong growth but lowers Speed.
- black-white: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stiff and heavy brace that promotes strong growth but lowers Speed.
- black-2-white-2: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stiff and heavy brace that promotes strong growth but lowers Speed.
- x-y: An item to be held by a Pokémon. This stiff, heavy brace helps Pokémon grow strong but cuts Speed in battle.
- sun-moon: An item to be held by a Pokémon. This stiff, heavy brace helps Pokémon grow strong but cuts Speed in battle.
- ultra-sun-ultra-moon: An item to be held by a Pokémon. This stiff, heavy brace helps Pokémon grow strong but cuts Speed in battle.
- lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: An item to be held by a Pokémon. This stiff, heavy brace helps Pokémon grow strong but cuts Speed in battle.
- sword-shield: An item to be held by a Pokémon. This stiff, heavy brace helps Pokémon grow strong but cuts Speed in battle.
Fling Power
60
Game Indices
- generation-iii (Game Index: 181)
- generation-iv (Game Index: 215)
- generation-v (Game Index: 215)
- generation-vi (Game Index: 215)
- generation-vii (Game Index: 215)
- generation-viii (Game Index: 215)