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'''Herbal medicine''' is a type of [[item]] in the [[Pokémon games]]. They can be used during or outside of a {{pkmn|battle}} to restore a Pokémon's {{stat|HP}}, remove [[status condition]]s, or revive a Pokémon, all with a side effect of lowering a Pokémon's [[friendship]] due to their bitter taste. They can be found on the ground, whether readily visible or hidden from sight and requiring an [[Dowsing Machine|Itemfinder]] to locate; however, herbal medicine is usually bought from special [[Herb Shop]]s. It should be noted that other than the Revival Herb, the items are cheaper than their more-common counterparts (such as {{DL|Potion|Super Potion}}). Even the Revival Herb has a benefit, as {{DL|Revive|Max Revive}}s cannot be bought in Poké Marts.
'''Herbal medicine''' (Japanese: カンポー ''{{wp|Kampo}} Medicine'') is a type of [[item]] in the [[Pokémon games]].


==Types of herbal medicine==
The name Kampo (漢方) refers to traditional Chinese medicine used in Japan.
{{Item
|name=Heal Powder
|jp=ばんのうごな
|jpt=Cure-all Powder
|gen=II
|bag=Medicine
|buyable=yes
|buy=450{{tt|*|Generation II-VI}}
|buy2=300{{tt|*|Generation VII}}
|sell=225
|sellnotes=Generation II-VI
|sell2=150
|sellnotes2=Generation VII
|effect=Heals all [[Status condition|status problems]] on a Pokémon.
|effect2=Lowers [[friendship]].
|descgsc=Cures all status problems. Bitter.
|descrse=A bitter powder that heals all status problems.
|descfrlg=A very bitter medicine powder. It heals all the status problems of one <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|desccoloxd=A bitter powder that heals all status problems.
|descdppthgss=A very bitter medicine powder. It heals all the status problems of a single Pokémon.
|descbwb2w2=A very bitter medicine powder. It heals all the status problems of a single Pokémon.
|descxyoras=A very bitter medicine powder. When consumed, it heals all of a Pokémon's status conditions.
|descsm=A very bitter medicinal powder. It can be used once to heal all the status conditions of a Pokémon.
|locgsc=[[Goldenrod Tunnel]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locrse=[[Lavaridge Town]] [[Herb Shop]], {{rt|115|Hoenn}}{{sup/3|E}}
|locfrlg=[[Cerulean City]]
|loccolo=[[The Under]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locxd=[[Gateon Port]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Poké Spot]]s
|locdppt=[[Eterna City]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Mt. Coronet]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Tunnel]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Ruins of Alph]], {{pw|Treehouse}}
|locbw=[[Driftveil City]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locb2w2=[[Driftveil City]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locxy=[[Lumiose City]] Herb Store
|locoras=[[Lavaridge Town]] [[Herb Shop]], {{rt|115|Hoenn}}
|locsm=[[Konikoni City]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Lush Jungle]], [[Memorial Hill]], [[Shady House]]
|tcg=Heal Powder (Neo Destiny 104)
}}


{{anchor|EnergyPowder}}{{Item
==In the core series games==
|name=Energy Powder
Herbal medicine can be used during or outside of a {{pkmn|battle}} to restore a Pokémon's {{stat|HP}}, remove [[status condition]]s, or revive a Pokémon, all with a side effect of lowering a Pokémon's [[friendship]] due to their bitter taste. They can be found on the ground, whether readily visible or hidden from sight and requiring an [[Dowsing Machine|Itemfinder]] to locate; however, herbal medicine is usually bought from special [[Herb Shop]]s. It should be noted that the Revival Herb’s friendship-unaffecting counterpart, the [[Max Revive]] cannot be bought in Poké Marts, while the other herbs are cheaper than their friendship-unaffecting counterparts.
|jp=ちからのこな
|jpt=Energy Powder
|gen=II
|bag=Medicine
|buyable=yes
|buy=500
|sell=250
|effect=Restores a Pokémon by 50/60{{sup/7|SM}} {{stat|HP}}.
|effect2=Lowers [[friendship]].
|descgsc=Restores <sc>Pokémon</sc> HP by 50. Bitter.
|descrse=A bitter powder that restores HP by 50 points.
|descfrlg=A very bitter medicine powder. It restores the HP of one <sc>Pokémon</sc> by 50 points.
|desccoloxd=A bitter powder that restores HP by 50 points.
|descdppthgss=A very bitter medicine powder. It restores the HP of one Pokémon by 50 points.
|descbwb2w2=A very bitter medicine powder. It restores the HP of one Pokémon by 50 points.
|descxyoras=A bitter medicine powder. When consumed, it restores 50 HP to an injured Pokémon.
|descsm=A very bitter medicinal powder. When consumed, it restores up to 60 HP to an injured Pokémon.
|locgsc=[[Goldenrod Tunnel]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locrse=[[Lavaridge Town]] [[Herb Shop]], {{rt|114|Hoenn}}{{sup/3|E}}
|locfrlg=[[Cerulean City]]
|loccolo=[[The Under]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locxd=[[Gateon Port]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Poké Spot]]s
|locdppt=[[Eterna City]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Mt. Coronet]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Tunnel]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Ruins of Alph]], {{pw|Noisy Forest}}, {{pw|Treehouse}}, {{pw|Sightseeing}}
|locbw=[[Driftveil City]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locb2w2=[[Driftveil City]] [[Herb Shop]], {{rt|8|Unova}} [[Tubeline Bridge|Bridge Gate]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|locxy=[[Lumiose City]] Herb Store
|locoras=[[Lavaridge Town]] [[Herb Shop]], {{rt|114|Hoenn}}
|locsm=[[Konikoni City]] [[Herb Shop]]
|notes=Formatted as "EnergyPowder" prior to Generation VI
}}


{{Item
[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] has a set of herbal medicine unique to the game, which can be obtained through [[crafting]].
|name=Energy Root
|jp=ちからのねっこ
|jpt=Energy Root
|gen=II
|bag=Medicine
|buyable=yes
|buy=800{{tt|*|Generation II-VI}}
|buy2=1200{{tt|*|Generation VII}}
|sell=400
|sellnotes=Generation II-VI
|sell2=600
|sellnotes2=Generation VII
|effect=Restores a Pokémon by 200/120{{sup/7|SM}} {{stat|HP}}.
|effect2=Lowers [[friendship]].
|descgsc=Restores <sc>Pokémon</sc> HP by 200. Bitter.
|descrse=A bitter root that restores HP by 200 points.
|descfrlg=A very bitter root. It restores the HP of one <sc>Pokémon</sc> by 200 points.
|desccoloxd=A bitter root that restores HP by 200 points.
|descdppthgss=A very bitter root. It restores the HP of one Pokémon by 200 points.
|descbwb2w2=A very bitter root. It restores the HP of one Pokémon by 200 points.
|descxyoras=An extremely bitter medicinal root. When consumed, it restores 200 HP to an injured Pokémon.
|descsm=An extremely bitter medicinal root. When consumed, it restores up to 120 HP to an injured Pokémon.
|locgsc=[[Goldenrod Tunnel]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locrse=[[Lavaridge Town]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locfrlg=[[Cerulean City]]
|loccolo=[[The Under]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locxd=[[Gateon Port]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Poké Spot]]s
|locdppt=[[Eterna City]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Mt. Coronet]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Tunnel]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Ruins of Alph]], {{pw|Noisy Forest}}, {{pw|Treehouse}}, {{pw|Sightseeing}}
|locbw=[[Driftveil City]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locb2w2=[[Driftveil City]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Big Stadium and Small Court]] (post-game), [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|locxy=[[Lumiose City]] Herb Store
|locoras=[[Lavaridge Town]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locsm=[[Konikoni City]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Verdant Cavern]], {{rt|4|Alola}}
|tcg=Energy Root (EX Unseen Forces 83)
}}


{{Item
===Types of herbal medicine===
|name=Revival Herb
All medicine listed here lowers the [[friendship]] of the Pokémon it is used on by an amount proportional to its current value.
|jp=ふっかつそう
{| class="roundtable unsortable" style="background: #{{Medicine color light}}; border:3px solid #{{Medicine color dark}}"
|jpt=Revival Herb
!
|gen=II
! Name
|bag=Medicine
! Cost
|buyable=yes
! Sell Price
|buy=2800
! Effect
|sell=1400
|-
|effect=Revives a fainted Pokémon and restores it to half{{sup/3|RS}}/full {{stat|HP}}.
! class="unsortable" colspan="5" style='background:#808080' | Herbal Medicine
|effect2=Lowers [[friendship]].
|-
|descgsc=Revives fainted <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Bitter.
|{{bag3|Heal Powder}}
|descrse=A very bitter herb that revives a fainted <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|[[Heal Powder]]
|descfrlg=A very bitter medicinal herb. It revives a fainted <sc>Pokémon</sc>, restoring HP fully.
| {{pdollar}}300
|desccoloxd=A very bitter herb that revives a fainted <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
| {{pdollar}}75
|descdppthgss=A very bitter medicinal herb. It revives a fainted Pokémon, fully restoring its HP.
| Heals all [[Status condition|status problems]] on a Pokémon, but lowers that Pokémon's friendship.
|descbwb2w2=A very bitter medicinal herb. It revives a fainted Pokémon, fully restoring its HP.
|-
|descxyoras=A terribly bitter medicinal herb. It revives a fainted Pokémon and fully restores its maximum HP.
|{{bag3|Energy Powder}}
|descsm=A terribly bitter medicinal herb. It revives a fainted Pokémon and fully restores its maximum HP.
|[[Energy Powder]]
|locgsc=[[Goldenrod Tunnel]] [[Herb Shop]]
| {{pdollar}}500
|locrse=[[Lavaridge Town]] [[Herb Shop]], {{rt|123|Hoenn}}{{sup/3|E}}
| {{pdollar}}125
|locfrlg=[[Cerulean City]]
| Restores a Pokémon by 60 {{stat|HP}}, but lowers that Pokémon's friendship.
|loccolo=[[The Under]] [[Herb Shop]]
|-
|locxd=[[Gateon Port]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Poké Spot]]s
|{{bag3|Energy Root}}
|locdppt=[[Eterna City]] [[Herb Shop]], {{rt|217|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}, [[Mt. Coronet]]{{sup/4|Pt}}
|[[Energy Root]]
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Tunnel]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Ruins of Alph]], {{pw|Treehouse}}
| {{pdollar}}1,200
|locbw=[[Driftveil City]] [[Herb Shop]]
| {{pdollar}}300
|locb2w2=[[Driftveil City]] [[Herb Shop]]
| Restores a Pokémon by 120 {{stat|HP}}, but lowers that Pokémon's friendship.
|locxy=[[Lumiose City]] Herb Store
|-
|locoras=[[Lavaridge Town]] [[Herb Shop]], {{rt|123|Hoenn}}
|{{bag3|Revival Herb}}
|locsm=[[Konikoni City]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Memorial Hill]], [[Ancient Poni Path]]
|[[Revival Herb]]
|tcg=Life Herb (EX Hidden Legends 90)
| {{pdollar}}2,800
}}
| {{pdollar}}700
| Revives a fainted Pokémon and restores it to full {{stat|HP}}{{tt|*|To half of its maximum HP in Ruby and Sapphire only}}, but lowers that Pokémon's friendship.
|-
|[[File:Bag Remedy LA Sprite.png|25px|link=Remedy]]
|[[Remedy]]
| –
| –
| Restores a Pokémon by 60 {{stat|HP}}, but lowers that Pokémon's friendship.
|-
|[[File:Bag Fine Remedy LA Sprite.png|25px|link=Fine Remedy]]
|[[Fine Remedy]]
|
|
| Restores a Pokémon by 100 {{stat|HP}}, but lowers that Pokémon's friendship.
|-
|[[File:Bag Superb Remedy LA Sprite.png|25px|link=Superb Remedy]]
|[[Superb Remedy]]
|
| –
| Restores a Pokémon by 120 {{stat|HP}}, but lowers that Pokémon's friendship.
|}


==Artwork==
===Gallery===
These are artwork of the items as seen in the [[Pokémon Dream World]].
====[[Pokémon Global Link]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
|-
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|  width="160px" style="background: #{{smart color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Revival Herb Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{smart color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Revival Herb Sprite.png]]
|-
|-
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{smart color dark}}|Heal Powder}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{smart color dark}}|Heal Powder}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{smart color dark}}|Energy Powder}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{smart color dark}}|Energy Powder}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{smart color dark}}|Energy Root}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{smart color dark}}|Energy Root}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{smart color dark}}|Revival Herb}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{smart color dark}}|Revival Herb}}
|}{{-}}
 
====[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{smart color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Heal Powder BDSP Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{smart color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Energy Powder BDSP Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{smart color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Energy Root BDSP Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{smart color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Revival Herb BDSP Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{smart color dark}}|Heal Powder}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{smart color dark}}|Energy Powder}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{smart color dark}}|Energy Root}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{smart color dark}}|Revival Herb}}
|}{{-}}
 
====[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{smart color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Remedy LA Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{smart color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Fine Remedy LA Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{smart color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Superb Remedy LA Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{smart color dark}}|Remedy}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{smart color dark}}|Fine Remedy}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{smart color dark}}|Superb Remedy}}
|}{{-}}
 
====[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{smart color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Heal Powder SV Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{smart color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Energy Powder SV Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{smart color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Energy Root SV Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{smart color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Revival Herb SV Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{smart color dark}}|Heal Powder}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{smart color dark}}|Energy Powder}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{smart color dark}}|Energy Root}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{smart color dark}}|Revival Herb}}
|}{{-}}
|}{{-}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Heal Powder anime.png|thumb|left|220px|A bottle of Heal Powder in the anime]]
===Main series===
[[File:Revival Herb anime.png|thumb|220px|A Revival Herb in the anime]]
[[File:Heal Powder anime.png|thumb|left|250px|A bottle of Heal Powder in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'']]
[[File:Energy Root anime.png|thumb|220px|An Energy Root pill in the anime]]
[[File:Revival Herb anime.png|thumb|250px|A Revival Herb in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'']]
Many herbs not found in the games, such as [[Salveyo weed]] and [[Remeyo weed]], have been featured in the {{pkmn|anime}}. Characters like {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Iris}} specialize in using herbs to help sick Pokémon.
[[File:Energy Root anime.png|thumb|250px|An Energy Root pill in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'']]
Many herbs not found in the {{pkmn|games}}, such as [[Salveyo weed]] and [[Remeyo weed]], have been featured in the {{pkmn|anime}}. Characters like {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Iris}} specialize in using herbs to help sick Pokémon.
 
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
A bottle of [[Heal Powder]] appeared in ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'' as one of the items gathered from the passengers of a cruise ship to help cure the {{status|poison}}ed Pokémon [[Normajean]] was taking care of.


A bottle of Heal Powder appeared in ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'' as one of the items gathered from the passengers of a cruise ship to help cure the {{status|poison}}ed Pokémon [[Normajean]] was taking care of.
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
[[Revival Herb]]s were first featured in [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']]. In ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'', [[Luis]] was seen finding some with his {{p|Lillipup}}, while in ''White—Victini and Zekrom'', he was seen giving [[Damon]] a small bottle of Revival Herb potion in a flashback.


Revival Herbs were first featured in [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']]. In ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'', [[Luis]] was seen finding some with his {{p|Lillipup}}, while in ''White—Victini and Zekrom'', he was seen giving [[Damon]] a small bottle of Revival Herb potion in a flashback.
Revival Herbs played a major role in ''[[BW059|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1]]'' and ''[[BW060|Part 2]]''. [[Clay]] offered to accept {{Ash}}'s challenge for a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} if he brought him some Revival Herbs. First, Ash and {{ashfr}} searched for them from the {{DL|Driftveil City|Market|Driftveil Market}}, but were able to find only a single, already preordered Herb, forcing them to go to [[Milos Island]] in order to get new ones. Unfortunately, when they arrived there, they found out that all the Herbs on the island had died out due to the lack of rain. Ash and his friends met a young man named [[Lewis]], who told them about a legend of {{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, and {{p|Landorus}}. The first two had almost destroyed the island with their fight once, only to be stopped by Landorus, who had been healed from its battle injuries by a shrine maiden and her {{p|Gothorita}} with a Revival Herb. As a sign of gratitude, Landorus had turned the island into a fertile paradise, blooming with Revival Herbs.


Revival Herbs played a major role in ''[[BW059|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1]]'' and ''[[BW060|Part 2]]''. [[Clay]] offered to accept {{Ash}}'s challenge for a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} in case he brought him some Revival Herbs. First, Ash and {{ashfr}} searched for them from the {{DL|Driftveil City|Market|Driftveil Market}}, but were able to find only a single, already preordered Herb, forcing them to go to [[Milos Island]] in order to get new ones. Unfortunately, when they arrived there, they found out that all the Herbs on the island had died out due to the lack of rain. Ash and his friends met a young man named [[Lewis]], who told them about a legend of a {{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, and {{p|Landorus}}. The first two had almost destroyed the island with their fight once, only to be stopped by Landorus, who had been healed from its battle injuries by a shrine maiden and her {{p|Gothorita}} with a Revival Herb. As a sign of gratitude, Landorus had turned the island into a fertile paradise, blooming with Revival Herbs.
After Ash and his friends saved the {{an|forces of nature}} from being caught by [[Team Rocket]], effectively repeating the story of the legend in the process, the three [[Legendary Pokémon]] restored the island back to its fertile state, allowing Ash to get plenty of Revival Herbs for Clay. They were delivered to the [[Driftveil City]] [[Gym Leader]] at the beginning of ''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'', where Clay kept his promise and agreed to have a Gym battle with Ash in exchange for bringing him the herbs.


After Ash and his friends had saved the {{an|Forces of Nature}} from being caught by [[Team Rocket]], effectively repeating the story of the legend in the process, the three [[Legendary Pokémon]] restored the island back to its fertile state, allowing Ash to get plenty of Revival Herbs for Clay. They were delivered to the [[Driftveil City]] [[Gym Leader]] at the beginning of ''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'', where Clay kept his promise and agreed to have a Gym battle with Ash in exchange for bringing him the herbs.
In ''[[Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]'', {{un|Anna}} gave {{un|Oscar}}'s {{p|Stoutland}} a small bottle of Revival Herb potion to be taken to {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}}. However, once Stoutland found Mewtwo, the Genetic Pokémon refused to take the medicine, saying it didn't want any help from [[human|people]].


In ''[[SS026|Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]'', {{un|Anna}} gave {{un|Oscar}}'s {{p|Stoutland}} a small bottle of Revival Herb potion to be taken to {{OBP|Mewtwo|Best Wishes series}}. However, once Stoutland found Mewtwo, the Genetic Pokémon refused to take the medicine, saying it didn't want any help from [[human|people]].
In ''[[BW132|Searching for a Wish!]]'', [[Lotus]] was trying to grow Revival Herbs, despite the drought experienced in [[Capacia Island]]'s mountains. After {{p|Jirachi}} restored the local water supply, the Revival Herb crops began to thrive.


In ''[[XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!]]'', [[Sanpei]] offered a pill made out of Energy Root to Ash after his {{AP|Froakie}} had lost to him in battle. The remedy proved instantly effective, though Froakie greatly disliked the bitter taste.
====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''====
In ''[[XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!]]'', [[Sanpei]] offered a pill made out of [[Energy Root]] to Ash after his {{AP|Froakie}} had lost to him in battle. The remedy proved instantly effective, though Froakie greatly disliked the bitter taste.


Multiple Revival Herbs appeared in [[SM035]], where Ash and {{an|Mallow}} collected them to be used as ingredients for the "{{isl|Akala}} Curry". Later, they used a couple of the herbs to heal {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Lurantis}} and its ally {{p|Castform}} after Ash's [[Island challenge|trial]] against it. Out of curiosity, {{AP|Litten}} also took a taste of the herbs and, like Castform, found its bitter taste unpleasant.
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====
Multiple Revival Herbs appeared in ''[[SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!]]'', where Ash and {{an|Mallow}} collected them so they could be used as ingredients for the "{{isl|Akala}} Curry". Later, they used a couple of the herbs to heal {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Lurantis}} and its ally {{p|Castform}} after Ash's [[Island challenge|trial]] against it. Out of curiosity, {{AP|Litten}} also took a taste of the herbs and, like Castform, found its bitter taste unpleasant.
 
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}}====
In ''[[PASS29|GRRR!! The Irrepairable Gears]]'', [[Piers]] used a [[Revival Herb]] received from [[Nessa]] to revive his {{p|Malamar}} after it had been knocked out by {{p|Eternatus}}.


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards featuring herbal medicine in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. The English language release of the Revival Herb uses an alternate translation of its Japanese name, '''Life Herb'''.
{{TCG ID|Lost Thunder|Mixed Herbs|184}} and {{TCG ID|Silver Tempest|Emergency Jelly|155}} are herbal medicine exclusive to the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
 
The following is a list of cards featuring herbal medicine in the card game. The English language release of the Revival Herb uses an alternate translation of its Japanese name, '''Life Herb'''.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The effect of lowering a Pokémon's friendship due to its bitter taste applies even to those with a Calm, Gentle, Sassy, or Careful [[nature]], which are supposed to prefer bitter taste.
* The effect of lowering a Pokémon's [[friendship]] due to its bitter [[flavor]] applies even to those with a Calm, Gentle, Sassy, or Careful [[Nature]], which are supposed to prefer bitter flavor.
* A man in [[Lavaridge Town]] states that [[Charcoal]] is used for making herbal medicine. In game, however, it serves no medicinal purposes.
* A man in [[Lavaridge Town]] states that [[Charcoal]] is used for making herbal medicine. In game, however, it serves no medicinal purposes.


==In other languages==
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''Heal Powder''
{{langtable|color={{smart color light}}|bordercolor={{smart color}}
|ja=ばんのうごな ''Cure-all Powder''
|zh_yue=萬能粉 ''{{tt|Maahnnàhng Fán|Cure-all Powder}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>萬能之粉 ''{{tt|Maahnnàhng-jī Fán|Cure-all Powder}}'' {{tt|*|Anime}}
|zh_cmn=萬能粉 / 万能粉 ''{{tt|Wànnéng Fěn|Cure-all Powder}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>萬能之粉 / 万能之粉 ''{{tt|Wànnéng-zhī Fěn|Cure-all Powder}}'' {{tt|*|Anime}}
|fi=Parannusjauhe
|fr=Poudre Soin
|de=Heilpuder
|it=Polvocura
|es=Polvo Curación
|ko=만능가루 ''Manneung Garu''
|pl=Leczniczy Proszek
}}
|
''Energy Powder''
{{langtable|color={{smart color light}}|bordercolor={{smart color}}
|ja=ちからのこな ''Energy Powder''
|zh_yue=元氣粉 ''{{tt|Yùhnhei Fán|Energy Powder}}''
|zh_cmn=元氣粉 / 元气粉 ''{{tt|Yuánqì Fěn|Energy Powder}}''
|fr=Poudrenergie{{tt|*|Generation I-V}}<br>Poudre Énergie{{tt|*|Generation VI}}
|de=Energiestaub
|it=Polvenergia
|es=Polvoenergía
|ko=힘의가루 ''Himui Garu''
}}
|
''Energy Root''
{{langtable|color={{smart color light}}|bordercolor={{smart color}}
|ja=ちからのねっこ ''Energy Root''
|zh_yue=元氣根 ''{{tt|Yùhnhei Gān|Energy Root}}''
|zh_cmn=元氣根 / 元气根 ''{{tt|Yuánqì Gēn|Energy Root}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>元氣之根 / 元气之根 ''{{tt|Yuánqì-zhī Gēn|Energy Root}}'' {{tt|*|Anime}}
|fi=Energiajuuri
|fr=Racinenergie{{tt|*|Generation I-V}}<br>Racine Énergie{{tt|*|Generation VI}}
|de=Kraftwurzel
|it=Radicenergia
|es=Raíz Energía
|pl=Korzeń Energii
|ko=힘의뿌리 ''Himui Ppuri''
|sv=Energirot
}}
|
''Revival Herb''
{{langtable|color={{smart color light}}|bordercolor={{smart color}}
|ja=ふっかつそう ''Revival Herb''
|zh_yue=復活草 ''{{tt|Fuhkwuht Chóu|Revival Herb}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>復活之草 ''{{tt|Fuhkwuht-jī Chóu|Revival Herb}}'' {{tt|*|Anime}}
|zh_cmn=復活草 / 复活草 ''{{tt|Fùhuó Cǎo|Revival Herb}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>復活之草 ''{{tt|Fùhuó-zhī Cǎo|Revival Herb}}'' {{tt|*|Anime}}
|fi=Elvytysyrtti
|fr=Herbe Rappel
|de=Vitalkraut
|it=Vitalerba
|es=Hierba Revivir
|ko=부활 초 ''Buhwal Cho''
|sv=Återupplivningsört
}}
|}
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[[Category:Herbal medicine|*]]
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[[it:Erbe medicinali]]
[[it:Erbe medicinali]]
[[ja:カンポーやく]]
[[ja:カンポーやく]]
[[zh:中药]]
[[zh:中药]]

Latest revision as of 15:37, 3 September 2024

Herb redirects here. For the character whose Japanese name is Herb, see Wendy (Ranger).

Herbal medicine (Japanese: カンポー Kampo Medicine) is a type of item in the Pokémon games.

The name Kampo (漢方) refers to traditional Chinese medicine used in Japan.

In the core series games

Herbal medicine can be used during or outside of a battle to restore a Pokémon's HP, remove status conditions, or revive a Pokémon, all with a side effect of lowering a Pokémon's friendship due to their bitter taste. They can be found on the ground, whether readily visible or hidden from sight and requiring an Itemfinder to locate; however, herbal medicine is usually bought from special Herb Shops. It should be noted that the Revival Herb’s friendship-unaffecting counterpart, the Max Revive cannot be bought in Poké Marts, while the other herbs are cheaper than their friendship-unaffecting counterparts.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus has a set of herbal medicine unique to the game, which can be obtained through crafting.

Types of herbal medicine

All medicine listed here lowers the friendship of the Pokémon it is used on by an amount proportional to its current value.

Name Cost Sell Price Effect
Herbal Medicine
Heal Powder Heal Powder $300 $75 Heals all status problems on a Pokémon, but lowers that Pokémon's friendship.
Energy Powder Energy Powder $500 $125 Restores a Pokémon by 60 HP, but lowers that Pokémon's friendship.
Energy Root Energy Root $1,200 $300 Restores a Pokémon by 120 HP, but lowers that Pokémon's friendship.
Revival Herb Revival Herb $2,800 $700 Revives a fainted Pokémon and restores it to full HP*, but lowers that Pokémon's friendship.
Remedy Restores a Pokémon by 60 HP, but lowers that Pokémon's friendship.
Fine Remedy Restores a Pokémon by 100 HP, but lowers that Pokémon's friendship.
Superb Remedy Restores a Pokémon by 120 HP, but lowers that Pokémon's friendship.

Gallery

Pokémon Global Link

Heal Powder Energy Powder Energy Root Revival Herb


Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Heal Powder Energy Powder Energy Root Revival Herb


Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Remedy Fine Remedy Superb Remedy


Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Heal Powder Energy Powder Energy Root Revival Herb


In the anime

Main series

A bottle of Heal Powder in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
A Revival Herb in Pokémon the Series: Black & White
An Energy Root pill in Pokémon the Series: XY

Many herbs not found in the games, such as Salveyo weed and Remeyo weed, have been featured in the anime. Characters like Brock and Iris specialize in using herbs to help sick Pokémon.

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

A bottle of Heal Powder appeared in The Brockster Is In! as one of the items gathered from the passengers of a cruise ship to help cure the poisoned Pokémon Normajean was taking care of.

Pokémon the Series: Black & White

Revival Herbs were first featured in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram. In Black—Victini and Reshiram, Luis was seen finding some with his Lillipup, while in White—Victini and Zekrom, he was seen giving Damon a small bottle of Revival Herb potion in a flashback.

Revival Herbs played a major role in Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1 and Part 2. Clay offered to accept Ash's challenge for a Gym battle if he brought him some Revival Herbs. First, Ash and his friends searched for them from the Driftveil Market, but were able to find only a single, already preordered Herb, forcing them to go to Milos Island in order to get new ones. Unfortunately, when they arrived there, they found out that all the Herbs on the island had died out due to the lack of rain. Ash and his friends met a young man named Lewis, who told them about a legend of Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus. The first two had almost destroyed the island with their fight once, only to be stopped by Landorus, who had been healed from its battle injuries by a shrine maiden and her Gothorita with a Revival Herb. As a sign of gratitude, Landorus had turned the island into a fertile paradise, blooming with Revival Herbs.

After Ash and his friends saved the forces of nature from being caught by Team Rocket, effectively repeating the story of the legend in the process, the three Legendary Pokémon restored the island back to its fertile state, allowing Ash to get plenty of Revival Herbs for Clay. They were delivered to the Driftveil City Gym Leader at the beginning of Battling the King of the Mines!, where Clay kept his promise and agreed to have a Gym battle with Ash in exchange for bringing him the herbs.

In Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening, Anna gave Oscar's Stoutland a small bottle of Revival Herb potion to be taken to Mewtwo. However, once Stoutland found Mewtwo, the Genetic Pokémon refused to take the medicine, saying it didn't want any help from people.

In Searching for a Wish!, Lotus was trying to grow Revival Herbs, despite the drought experienced in Capacia Island's mountains. After Jirachi restored the local water supply, the Revival Herb crops began to thrive.

Pokémon the Series: XY

In A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!, Sanpei offered a pill made out of Energy Root to Ash after his Froakie had lost to him in battle. The remedy proved instantly effective, though Froakie greatly disliked the bitter taste.

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Multiple Revival Herbs appeared in Currying Favor and Flavor!, where Ash and Mallow collected them so they could be used as ingredients for the "Akala Curry". Later, they used a couple of the herbs to heal Totem Lurantis and its ally Castform after Ash's trial against it. Out of curiosity, Litten also took a taste of the herbs and, like Castform, found its bitter taste unpleasant.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Sword & Shield arc

In GRRR!! The Irrepairable Gears, Piers used a Revival Herb received from Nessa to revive his Malamar after it had been knocked out by Eternatus.

In the TCG

Mixed Herbs and Emergency Jelly are herbal medicine exclusive to the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

The following is a list of cards featuring herbal medicine in the card game. The English language release of the Revival Herb uses an alternate translation of its Japanese name, Life Herb.

Related cards
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Heal Powder T Neo Destiny Common 104/105 Darkness, and to Light... Common  
Life Herb I EX Hidden Legends Uncommon 90/101 Undone Seal Uncommon 073/083
      Metagross Constructed Starter Deck   014/019
EX FireRed & LeafGreen Uncommon 93/112 Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise Random Constructed Starter Decks   047/052
      Deoxys Half Deck   012/019
      Rayquaza Half Deck   011/019
Platinum Uncommon 108/127 Giratina Half Deck   009/013
Unleashed Uncommon 79/95 Battle Starter Decks   008/010
Celestial Storm Uncommon 136/168 Champion Road U 056/066
Celestial Storm Rare Secret 180/168 Champion Road UR 084/066
Energy Root T [PT] EX Unseen Forces Uncommon 83/115 Golden Sky, Silvery Ocean Uncommon 101/106
Mixed Herbs I Lost Thunder Uncommon 184/214 Thunderclap Spark C 052/060
Emergency Jelly I Silver Tempest Uncommon 155/195 Incandescent Arcana U 062/068
 


Trivia

  • The effect of lowering a Pokémon's friendship due to its bitter flavor applies even to those with a Calm, Gentle, Sassy, or Careful Nature, which are supposed to prefer bitter flavor.
  • A man in Lavaridge Town states that Charcoal is used for making herbal medicine. In game, however, it serves no medicinal purposes.


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