Do Pokemon gain EVs if they faint in battle?

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Best answer

To put it simply, NO.

answered Feb 19 by ElectricShockRotom
reshown Apr 12 by Pokemaster

Ok, so if the Pokemon was fighting and fainted, he wouldn't? ok, thanks. EVs are COMPLICATED!

commented Feb 19 by Sir Sewaddle

remember, you only get EV's by making the pokemon faint.

commented Feb 19 by bcorr

To be more specific, EVs are gained with Experience. So since you don't gain Exp. if you faint, you don't get EVs.

commented Feb 19 by Poke'slash