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A '''vitamin''' is a type of [[item]] from the [[Pokémon games]]. They are used to boost the [[stats]] of a [[Pokémon trainer|trainer]]'s [[Pokémon]].
{{redirect|Pokémon drink|the items that represent real-world drinks|Drink}}
[[File:Vitamin anime.png|thumb|250px|Vitamins in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
A '''vitamin''' (Japanese: '''えいようドリンク''' ''nutritious drink'') is a type of [[item]] from the [[Pokémon games]]. They are used to boost the [[stats]], [[PP]], or [[level]] of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Pokémon. Most vitamins are named after real minerals and organic compounds important to bodily health.


In [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]] games, vitamins increased a stat by a single point, with a maximum of ten of each vitamin which could be given to a Pokémon.  However, in [[Generation III]], stats were calculated with a system of [[effort values]], and so instead vitamins give a Pokémon 10 EV points to a stat, and a Pokémon can have vitamins until the EV value reaches 100.
==Terminology==
{{incomplete|section|Other potentially missing terms, Japanese equivalent to "Pokémon vitamin drink"}}
In {{game4|Red|Green|Blue|Yellow}}, a {{tc|Sailor}} and a {{tc|Gentleman}} found on the fifth floor of the [[Celadon Department Store]] refer to them as '''Pokémon ability enhancers''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケモンの　のうりょくを　あげる　アイテム}}''' ''Pokémon ability-raising items'').


The two [[PP]]-raising vitamins do not work in the same way, since instead of raising a stat they raise the PP value of one of the Pokémon's [[move]]s. Rare Candy is also an exception to this, since it instead raises the Pokémon's [[level]] by one.  Also, all three cannot be bought at [[Poké Mart]]s and must be found instead.  However, all three are still considered vitamins.
In English {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, a Gentleman there refers to them as "items that raise Pokémon stats". In the Japanese versions, he refers to them as '''{{j|ポケモンの　のうりょくを　あげる　どうぐ}}''' ''Pokémon ability-raising tools''.


Most are named after real minerals and organic compounds important to a body's health.
In English {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the Sailor and Gentleman instead refer to them as '''Pokémon stat enhancers'''. In the Japanese versions, the Sailor refers to them as {{j|ポケモンの　のうりょくを　あげる　アイテム}} ''Pokémon ability-raising items'', whereas the Gentleman refers to them as {{j|ポケモンの　のうりょくを　あげる　どうぐ}} ''Pokémon ability-raising tools''.


==Types of vitamins==
From Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen onwards, they are consistently known as '''nutritious drinks''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|栄養|えいよう}}ドリンク}}''' ''nutritious drinks'') in the descriptions of the individual items. They are also called '''Pokémon drinks''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケモンの　ドリンク}}''' ''Pokémon drinks'') by the man in charge of the [[Safari Zone Gate]]'s southeast stall in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
===[[Image:HPUpSprite.png]] HP Up===
 
HP Up raises the [[Stat#Hit Points|HP]] [[stat]]. It is available at the [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Veilstone Department Store]], and at the Vitamin Guru's stand in [[Slateport City]] for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]9800.  Sometimes, the Vitamin Guru will have a sale and reduce the HP Up's price to [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]4900.  It can also be purchased at the [[Battle Frontier]] for 1 BP.
In the English manuals of the [[Generation I]], {{gen|II}}, and {{gen|III}} games, these items are collectively called '''Pokémon Power-Ups''' alongside the [[battle item]]s and [[Rare Candy]].
 
In the [[Pokémon.com]] [https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/about/video-game-glossary/ Pokémon Video Game Glossary], these items are referred to as '''vitamins'''.
 
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, they are referred to as '''Pokémon vitamin drinks'''.
 
The Japanese names of the individual items reveal them to be compounds such as {{wp|taurine}}, {{wp|bromhexine}}, {{wp|lysozyme}}, {{wp|chitosan}}, and {{wp|indometacin}}, which are used for treatment of the body.
 
According to the [[Pokémon Wiki]]'s equivalent to this article, these items are known as '''{{j|ドーピングアイテム}}''' ''doping items'' among Japanese fans.
 
==Effect==
In all [[core series]] games since [[Generation III]], vitamins that affect [[Statistic|stats]] increase a Pokémon's {{EV}}s for a given stat by 10 EV points, but can't increase the total EVs beyond a maximum of 510. Between Generations III and {{gen|VII}}, vitamins will also have no effect on an individual stat that already has 100 or more EVs. Prior to Generation III, effort values were based on a system of {{DL|effort values|stat experience}} and vitamins increased a stat by 2560 EV points, but could only be used until the stat had 25600 EVs.


===[[Image:ProteinSprite.png]] Protein===
The two [[PP]]-raising vitamins raise the maximum PP of one of the Pokémon's [[move]]s in increments of fifths of its base PP, up to <sup>8</sup>/<sub>5</sub> of its base PP.
Protein raises the [[Stat#Attack|Attack]] [[stat]].  It is available at the [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Veilstone Department Store]], and at the Vitamin Guru's stand in [[Slateport City]] for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]9800.  Sometimes, the Vitamin Guru will have a sale and reduce the Protein's price to [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]4900.  It can also be purchased at the [[Battle Frontier]] for 1 BP.


In the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], [[wp:Protein in human nutrition|protein]] is important for the strength and development of muscles.  The stronger muscles are probably what increases the Pokémon's Attack.
From [[Generation II]] onward, all vitamins also increase the [[friendship]] of Pokémon they are used on.


===[[Image:IronSprite.png]] Iron===
In the {{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon series}}, vitamins permanently increase one of the Stats of a Pokémon and are not subject to any limits due to the absence of the EV system in those games.
Iron raises the [[Stat#Defense|Defense]] [[stat]].  It is available at the [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Veilstone Department Store]], and at the Vitamin Guru's stand in [[Slateport City]] for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]9800.  Sometimes, the Vitamin Guru will have a sale and reduce the Iron's price to [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]4900.  It can also be purchased at the [[Battle Frontier]] for 1 BP.


In the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], [[wp:Iron#Biological role|iron]] is mostly used to create several important proteins.  It was probably chosen because iron is a hard metal, and thus easy to associate with Defense, much like {{t|Steel}}-type Pokémon.
==Acquisition==
All vitamins can be found on the ground at various locations.


===[[Image:CalciumSprite.png]] Calcium===
[[PP Up]]s are sold in [[Cerulean City]] and at the [[Pokéathlon Dome]]. PP Ups are commonly given as prizes for the [[Loto-ID]]. [[PP Max]]es are not sold anywhere.
Calcium raises the [[Stat#Special Attack|Special Attack]] [[stat]] in [[Generation III]], both Special Attack and Special Defense in [[Generation II]] or just the Special stat in [[Generation I]]. It is available at the [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Veilstone Department Store]], and at the Vitamin Guru's stand in [[Slateport City]] for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]9800.  Sometimes, the Vitamin Guru will have a sale and reduce the Calcium's price to [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]4900. It can also be purchased at the [[Battle Frontier]] for 1 BP.


In the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], [[wp:Calcium#Nutrition|calcium]] is important for the strength and development of bones and teeth.
All other vitamins are available to buy for {{pdollar}}9800 ({{pdollar}}4900 at a sale) at [[Celadon Department Store]] and the [[Safari Zone Gate]] in Kanto, [[Goldenrod Department Store]] in Johto, [[Lilycove Department Store]] and {{ci|Slateport}} market in Hoenn, [[Veilstone Department Store]] in Sinnoh, [[Shopping Mall Nine]] in Unova, and the [[Laverre City]] Poké Mart in Kalos; they are available to buy for {{pdollar}}10,000 at the [[Mount Hokulani]] Pokémon Center. They may also be purchased at [[Cerulean City]] in exchange for [[Berry Powder]]. Vitamins can also be purchased at both the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III|third}} and fourth generation Battle Frontiers, the Battle Subway, and the PWT for 1 BP each and from the Battle Maison for 2 BP each.


===[[Image:ZincSprite.png]] Zinc===
Once the [[Master Dojo]] in the [[Isle of Armor]] has been [[Master Dojo#Upgrades|upgraded]], a vending machine will be available that sells vitamins in bulk for a lower per-item cost. Vitamins can be purchased in groups of 1 for {{pdollar}}10,000 (regular price), 5 for {{pdollar}}40,000 ({{pdollar}}8000 each), 10 for {{pdollar}}70,000 ({{pdollar}}7000 each), or 25 for {{pdollar}}125,000 ({{pdollar}}5000 each).
Zinc raises the [[Stat#Special Defense|Special Defense]] [[stat]].  It was introduced in [[Generation III]] when the stat was finally split off from the Special Attack stat; prior to that, Calcium would raise both Special Attack and Special Defense. It is available at the [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Lilycove Department Store]], and at the Vitamin Guru's stand in [[Slateport City]] for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]9800.  Sometimes, the Vitamin Guru will have a sale and reduce the Zinc's price to [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]4900.  It can also be purchased at the [[Battle Frontier]] for 1 BP.


In the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], [[wp:Zinc#Biological role|zinc]] is used to create a large number of important proteins, helping the body survive and function, which is probably why it raises Special Defense.
==Types of vitamins==
{| class="roundtable sortable" style="background: #{{Medicine color light}}; border:3px solid #{{Medicine color dark}}"
! class="unsortable" |
! Name
! Debut<br>Gen.
! class="unsortable" | Effect
|-
|{{bag3|HP Up}}
|[[HP Up]]
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| Adds 10 [[HP]] {{EV}}s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
|-
|{{bag3|Protein}}
|[[Protein]]
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| Adds 10 {{stat|Attack}} {{EV}}s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
|-
|{{bag3|Iron}}
|[[Iron]]
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| Adds 10 {{stat|Defense}} {{EV}}s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
|-
|{{bag3|Calcium}}
|[[Calcium]]
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| Adds 10 {{stat|Special Attack}} {{EV}}s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
|-
|{{bag3|Zinc}}
|[[Zinc]]
| style="background: #{{Gen III color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen III color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=3 | '''III'''
| Adds 10 {{stat|Special Defense}} {{EV}}s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
|-
|{{bag3|Carbos}}
|[[Carbos]]
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| Adds 10 {{stat|Speed}} {{EV}}s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
|-
|{{bag3|PP Up}}
|[[PP Up]]
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| Raises the [[PP]] of a selected [[move]] by 1/5 of the move's base PP, until 3 PP Ups or one PP Max have been used on the Pokémon's move.
|-
|{{bag3|PP Max}}
|[[PP Max]]
| style="background: #{{Gen III color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen III color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=3 | '''III'''
| Raises the [[PP]] of a selected [[move]] to 8/5 of the move's base PP, but can only be used once per move on a given Pokémon.
|- class="unsortable"
! colspan="4" style="background:#{{medicine color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" | <small>All details are accurate to {{color2|000|Generation VIII}} games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual items's page.</small>
|}


===[[Image:CarbosSprite.png]] Carbos===
==Gallery==
Carbos raises the [[Stat#Speed|Speed]] [[stat]]. It is available at the [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Lilycove Department Store]], and at the Vitamin Guru's stand in [[Slateport City]] for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]9800. Sometimes, the Vitamin Guru will have a sale and reduce the Carbos's price to [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]4900. It can also be purchased at the [[Battle Frontier]] for 1 BP.
===[[Pokémon Global Link]]===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{HP color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream HP Up Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{Attack color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Protein Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{Defense color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Iron Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{Speed color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Carbos Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{HP color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{HP color light}}|HP Up}}
| style="background: #{{attack color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{attack color light}}|Protein}}
| style="background: #{{defense color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{defense color light}}|Iron}}
| style="background: #{{speed color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{speed color light}}|Carbos}}
|-
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{special attack color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Calcium Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{special defense color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Zinc Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{items color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream PP Up Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #2F97E8; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream PP Max Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{special attack color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{special attack color light}}|Calcium}}
| style="background: #{{special defense color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{special defense color light}}|Zinc}}
| style="background: #{{items color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{items color light}}|PP Up}}
| style="background: #1F6297; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|78BBF0|PP Max}}
|}{{-}}


In the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], [[wp:Carbohydrate#Nutrition|carbohydrates]] are used as energy in the body.  The increased amount of energy is probably what boosts the Pokémon's Speed.
===[[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: #{{HP color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag HP Up SV Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{Attack color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Protein SV Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{Defense color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Iron SV Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{Speed color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Carbos SV Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{HP color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{HP color light}}|HP Up}}
| style="background: #{{attack color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{attack color light}}|Protein}}
| style="background: #{{defense color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{defense color light}}|Iron}}
| style="background: #{{speed color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{speed color light}}|Carbos}}
|-
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{Special Attack color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Calcium SV Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{Special Defense color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Zinc SV Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{Items color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag PP Up SV Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #2F97E8; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag PP Max SV Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{special attack color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{special attack color light}}|Calcium}}
| style="background: #{{special defense color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{special defense color light}}|Zinc}}
| style="background: #{{items color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{items color light}}|PP Up}}
| style="background: #1F6297; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|78BBF0|PP Max}}
|}{{-}}


===[[Image:PPUpSprite.png]] PP Up===
==In spin-off games==
One PP Up will raise a [[move]]'s [[PP]] by 1/5 of the move's base PP. Up to three PP Ups can be used on a single move on a Pokémon.
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
{{main|Health drink}}
In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], [[Protein]], [[Calcium]], [[Iron]], and [[Zinc]] appear as types of health drink. [[Carbos]] appears in [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]. Their effects are based on those of their [[core series]] counterparts.


===[[Image:PPMaxSprite.png]] PP Max===
==In the anime==
One PP Max has the same effect as three PP Ups.
===Main series===
[[File:Vitamin anime.png|thumb|250px|Vitamins in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'']]
====[[Original series]]====
[[Calcium]] debuted in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''. Nurse Joy gave a whole bottle of these tablets to a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Magikarp}}. Some other unidentified vitamins also appeared in the episode.


===[[Image:RareCandySprite.png]] Rare Candy===
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
[[Image:Rarecandy.jpg|right|thumb|A Rare Candy]]
In ''[[BW070|The Clubsplosion Begins!]]'', a full set of vitamins (excluding [[PP Up]] and [[PP Max]]) was announced to be the prize for winning the [[Clubsplosion]], like how the set of [[Feather|wings]] was the prize for the [[Club Battle]]. They were [[BW073|eventually]] won by [[Stephan]].
A Rare Candy is packed with so many nutrients that it will raise a Pokémon's [[level]] by one.  A Pokémon can have any number of these until it reaches level 100, with the exception of [[glitch]] Pokémon like [[Missingno]].  Due to its effect and overall rarity, Rare Candy is often the subject of item duplication cheats.  In fact, the most common item duplication cheat is called the [[Rare Candy cheat]].


Unlike a normal level up, a level up by Rare Candy does not factor in EVs when calculating the new stats, resulting in weaker stats for that level.  Therefore, it is usually considered best to use a Rare Candy only after the Pokémon has maxed out its EVs.
====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Calcium anime.png|Calcium
</gallery>


In the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], candy is almost entirely composed of sugar, a very quickly burning energy source.  Therefore, when a Pokémon eats a Rare Candy, it is possible that the fast energy rush allows the Pokémon to have a brief growth spurt without gaining as much strength as it could.
==In the manga==
[[File:Vitamin Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Vitamins in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
In ''[[PS015|Wartortle Wars]]'', {{adv|Red}} tried to use an "[[HP Up]]" sold to him by {{adv|Green}} on [[Pika]], but, like with all the other items she had sold him, it proved to be fake and ineffective.


In [[Generation II]], a player could create Rare Candies by attaching a plain Berry to [[Shuckle]]. Over time, the berry would become Berry Juice. If left attached to Shuckle even longer, it would become a Rare Candy.
===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
In ''[[PS446|Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down]]'', several kinds of vitamins were seen being sold at the [[Safari Zone Gate]].
{{-}}


==Trivia==
* The [[PP Max]]'s English name is the same as the Japanese name of the [[Max Elixir]].
{{-}}
{{Items}}<br>
{{Project ItemDex notice}}
{{Project ItemDex notice}}


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Latest revision as of 17:04, 3 September 2024

Pokémon drink redirects here. For the items that represent real-world drinks, see Drink.
Vitamins in the anime

A vitamin (Japanese: えいようドリンク nutritious drink) is a type of item from the Pokémon games. They are used to boost the stats, PP, or level of a Trainer's Pokémon. Most vitamins are named after real minerals and organic compounds important to bodily health.

Terminology

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Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: Other potentially missing terms, Japanese equivalent to "Pokémon vitamin drink"

In Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow, a Sailor and a Gentleman found on the fifth floor of the Celadon Department Store refer to them as Pokémon ability enhancers (Japanese: ポケモンの　のうりょくを　あげる　アイテム Pokémon ability-raising items).

In English Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, a Gentleman there refers to them as "items that raise Pokémon stats". In the Japanese versions, he refers to them as ポケモンの　のうりょくを　あげる　どうぐ Pokémon ability-raising tools.

In English Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, the Sailor and Gentleman instead refer to them as Pokémon stat enhancers. In the Japanese versions, the Sailor refers to them as ポケモンの　のうりょくを　あげる　アイテム Pokémon ability-raising items, whereas the Gentleman refers to them as ポケモンの　のうりょくを　あげる　どうぐ Pokémon ability-raising tools.

From Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen onwards, they are consistently known as nutritious drinks (Japanese: 栄養ドリンク nutritious drinks) in the descriptions of the individual items. They are also called Pokémon drinks (Japanese: ポケモンの　ドリンク Pokémon drinks) by the man in charge of the Safari Zone Gate's southeast stall in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

In the English manuals of the Generation I, II, and III games, these items are collectively called Pokémon Power-Ups alongside the battle items and Rare Candy.

In the Pokémon.com Pokémon Video Game Glossary, these items are referred to as vitamins.

In the anime, they are referred to as Pokémon vitamin drinks.

The Japanese names of the individual items reveal them to be compounds such as taurine, bromhexine, lysozyme, chitosan, and indometacin, which are used for treatment of the body.

According to the Pokémon Wiki's equivalent to this article, these items are known as ドーピングアイテム doping items among Japanese fans.

Effect

In all core series games since Generation III, vitamins that affect stats increase a Pokémon's EVs for a given stat by 10 EV points, but can't increase the total EVs beyond a maximum of 510. Between Generations III and VII, vitamins will also have no effect on an individual stat that already has 100 or more EVs. Prior to Generation III, effort values were based on a system of stat experience and vitamins increased a stat by 2560 EV points, but could only be used until the stat had 25600 EVs.

The two PP-raising vitamins raise the maximum PP of one of the Pokémon's moves in increments of fifths of its base PP, up to 8/5 of its base PP.

From Generation II onward, all vitamins also increase the friendship of Pokémon they are used on.

In the Mystery Dungeon series, vitamins permanently increase one of the Stats of a Pokémon and are not subject to any limits due to the absence of the EV system in those games.

Acquisition

All vitamins can be found on the ground at various locations.

PP Ups are sold in Cerulean City and at the Pokéathlon Dome. PP Ups are commonly given as prizes for the Loto-ID. PP Maxes are not sold anywhere.

All other vitamins are available to buy for $9800 ($4900 at a sale) at Celadon Department Store and the Safari Zone Gate in Kanto, Goldenrod Department Store in Johto, Lilycove Department Store and Slateport market in Hoenn, Veilstone Department Store in Sinnoh, Shopping Mall Nine in Unova, and the Laverre City Poké Mart in Kalos; they are available to buy for $10,000 at the Mount Hokulani Pokémon Center. They may also be purchased at Cerulean City in exchange for Berry Powder. Vitamins can also be purchased at both the third and fourth generation Battle Frontiers, the Battle Subway, and the PWT for 1 BP each and from the Battle Maison for 2 BP each.

Once the Master Dojo in the Isle of Armor has been upgraded, a vending machine will be available that sells vitamins in bulk for a lower per-item cost. Vitamins can be purchased in groups of 1 for $10,000 (regular price), 5 for $40,000 ($8000 each), 10 for $70,000 ($7000 each), or 25 for $125,000 ($5000 each).

Types of vitamins

Name Debut
Gen. 		Effect
HP Up HP Up I Adds 10 HP EVs to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
Protein Protein I Adds 10 Attack EVs to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
Iron Iron I Adds 10 Defense EVs to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
Calcium Calcium I Adds 10 Special Attack EVs to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
Zinc Zinc III Adds 10 Special Defense EVs to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
Carbos Carbos I Adds 10 Speed EVs to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
PP Up PP Up I Raises the PP of a selected move by 1/5 of the move's base PP, until 3 PP Ups or one PP Max have been used on the Pokémon's move.
PP Max PP Max III Raises the PP of a selected move to 8/5 of the move's base PP, but can only be used once per move on a given Pokémon.
All details are accurate to Generation VIII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual items's page.

Gallery

Pokémon Global Link

Dream HP Up Sprite.png Dream Protein Sprite.png Dream Iron Sprite.png Dream Carbos Sprite.png
HP Up Protein Iron Carbos
Dream Calcium Sprite.png Dream Zinc Sprite.png Dream PP Up Sprite.png Dream PP Max Sprite.png
Calcium Zinc PP Up PP Max


Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Bag HP Up SV Sprite.png Bag Protein SV Sprite.png Bag Iron SV Sprite.png Bag Carbos SV Sprite.png
HP Up Protein Iron Carbos
Bag Calcium SV Sprite.png Bag Zinc SV Sprite.png Bag PP Up SV Sprite.png Bag PP Max SV Sprite.png
Calcium Zinc PP Up PP Max


In spin-off games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Main article: Health drink

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, Protein, Calcium, Iron, and Zinc appear as types of health drink. Carbos appears in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon. Their effects are based on those of their core series counterparts.

In the anime

Main series

Vitamins in Pokémon the Series: Black & White

Original series

Calcium debuted in The Joy of Pokémon. Nurse Joy gave a whole bottle of these tablets to a giant Magikarp. Some other unidentified vitamins also appeared in the episode.

Pokémon the Series: Black & White

In The Clubsplosion Begins!, a full set of vitamins (excluding PP Up and PP Max) was announced to be the prize for winning the Clubsplosion, like how the set of wings was the prize for the Club Battle. They were eventually won by Stephan.

Gallery

  • Calcium

    Calcium

In the manga

Vitamins in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue arc

In Wartortle Wars, Red tried to use an "HP Up" sold to him by Green on Pika, but, like with all the other items she had sold him, it proved to be fake and ineffective.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

In Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, several kinds of vitamins were seen being sold at the Safari Zone Gate.

Trivia


Types of items
General Evolution stones • Fossils • Flutes • Shards • Held items
Evolution items • Escape items • Exchangeable items • Valuable items
Battle items • Scents • Nectars • Candy • Ingredients
Medicine Status condition healing items • Vitamins • Feathers
Mints • Mochi • Drinks • Herbal medicine
Berry and Apricorn Poké Balls • Apricorns • Berries • Mulch
Aesthetic Decorations • Accessories • Backdrops • Props • Décor
Clothing (XY • SMUSUM • LGPE • SwSh • BDSP • LA • SV)
Other Mail • Key Items • Event items
Wonder Launcher items • Rotom Powers


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