Why does Shedinja have 1hp EVs?

Question

If it has 1hp on the base stats, why does it not have 2att EVs?

Comments

Who says the yield absolutely must be of the Pokemon's highest stat?

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I always thought it was a joke

Answer 1

Shedinja is not the only instance of a Pokemon having EV yields that aren't their highest stat. Slaking's Attack is higher than its HP, like Shedinja. However, Slaking yields HP EVs. There isn't a real reason as to why, but Shedinja is not unique in this case.

Hope I helped!