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This article is about the food that Pokémon consume. For Pokémon food products in the real world, see Pokémon food products.
For food in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, see Food (Mystery Dungeon).

Pokémon food is a broad term used for almost any food a Pokémon eats. Despite the variety of both Pokémon and Pokémon food, nearly every Pokémon will eat any kind of Pokémon food. This may mean that the majority of Pokémon are omnivorous. Several species are even capable of consuming things not normally viewed as edible from a human perspective, such as minerals, electrical energy, or even abstract concepts such as dreams and emotions.

In addition to the various foods that Pokémon can eat, some species have been said to eat other Pokémon, or be eaten by Pokémon and humans alike.

In the core series games

Bait

Introduced in the Generation I games and used in Safari Zones, this food will make a wild Pokémon less likely to run away but more difficult to catch. An unlimited supply of Bait is provided for use in the Safari Zone.

Drinks

Main article: Drink

Introduced in the Generation I games, drinks can be bought from vending machines and can be used to heal Pokémon in much the same way that Potions can at a fraction of the price.

Berries

Main article: Berry

Introduced in the Generation II games, Berries are a type of item which, unlike Potions or Vitamins, are portrayed as food rather than medicine. A Pokémon may hold this item and, if needed, eat it during a battle to heal itself or cause other effects. In Generation III onwards, these can be planted and harvested by the player. These Berries have names and designs based on real-world fruits and vegetables.

Pokéblock

Main article: Pokéblock

Featured in the Hoenn-based Generation III games and their remakes, Pokéblocks are a type of candy which are blended from Berries and given to a Pokémon to raise its condition in several areas. The flavor, level, and feel of the Pokéblock is determined by the ingredients which compose it and how well it is blended.

A Pokémon can only eat a certain number of Pokéblocks before it is full and cannot eat any more. A Pokéblock with lower feel will fill up the Pokémon less than one with greater feel.

In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, Pokéblocks can also be put on a feeder in the Safari Zone to lure wild Pokémon out. After being there for a while, however, the Pokéblock will eventually be eaten. It can also be used in encounters in the Safari Zone in the same manner as bait.

Poffin

Main article: Poffin

Featured in the Sinnoh-based games, Poffins are similar to Pokéblocks. A Poffin will raise the condition of a Pokémon in at least one of five categories: Smart, Cute, Tough, Beauty, and Cool. The flavor and smoothness of a Poffin is still taken into account just as in a Pokéblock. The main difference is that Poffins are pastries and Pokéblocks are candy. In Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, Dawn often bakes Poffins for her Pokémon.

Honey

Main article: Honey

Featured in Generation IV, Honey can be slathered onto a Honey Tree to attract wild Pokémon. It can be placed in a specific location and will disappear (presumably eaten) after some time, and a Pokémon may be found on that tree if checked soon enough. If used in tall grass, it has the same effect as the move Sweet Scent. In Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, Barry used this method to catch his Heracross.

Aprijuice

Main article: Apriblender

Apricorns were introduced in Generation II, where their sole use was to create custom Poké Balls. In the remakes of the Generation II games, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Apricorns can be blended into drinks called Aprijuice. These drinks will raise a Pokémon's Pokéathlon stats: Speed, Power, Skill, Stamina, and Jump.

Poké Puffs

Main article: Poké Puff

Featured in Generation VI, Poké Puffs are small cake-like confections that can be fed to Pokémon to increase their Affection. Poké Puffs are obtained by beating minigames or received from visiting Pokémon. They come in the following flavors: Citrus, Mocha, Spice, Mint, and Sweet. In Pokémon the Series: XY, Serena often bakes Poké Puffs for the group's Pokémon.

Poké Beans

Main article: Poké Bean

Featured in Generation VII, Poké Beans are similar to Poké Puffs in that they are used to increase a Pokémon's Affection. They can be collected on Isle Abeens and they are also obtained along with the first drink the player orders daily at Pokémon Center Cafés. They come in three different types: Plain, Patterned, and Rainbow.

Curry

Main article: Curry

Curry appears as a feature in Generation VIII. Curries can be cooked in a player's Pokémon Camp, and the meal is then shared between the player(s) and their Pokémon. Various types of curries can be made (with a total of 151 different types), differing depending on the Berries and other ingredients used. Generic curry has also appeared throughout the animated series and manga.

Sandwiches

Main article: Sandwich

Sandwiches were featured in Generation IX. Sandwiches are made at Picnics and are eaten by the player and their current party. Sandwiches can be made using recipes given by NPCs or created freestyle by using whatever ingredients are on hand.


Drink	Berry	Pokéblock

Poffin	Honey	Poké Puff

Poké Bean	Curry	Sandwich

Local specialties

A few items that appear to be made for human consumption are supposed to be given to Pokémon to heal them. These items are normally found or sold in specific locations and are considered specialties of those places. These items include the Rage Candy Bar of the Lake of Rage, the Lava Cookie of Lavaridge Town, the Old Gateau of the Old Chateau, the Casteliacone of Castelia City, the Lumiose Galette of Lumiose City, the Shalour Sable of Shalour City, the Pewter Crunchies of Pewter City, the Alola region's Big Malasada, and the Jubilife Muffin of Jubilife Village.


Rage Candy Bar	Lava Cookie	Old Gateau

Casteliacone	Lumiose Galette	Shalour Sable

Pewter Crunchies	Big Malasada	Jubilife Muffin

In the side series games

Pokémon Stadium

Sushi

In Pokémon Stadium, a mini-game called "Sushi-Go-Round" features several Lickitung competing in a race against the clock to eat the most pieces of sushi. Some pieces are too spicy for the Lickitung, causing them to momentarily spin around in anguish, stalling them for time.

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Poké Snacks

Main article: Poké Snack

Poké Snacks are used in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness to lure wild Pokémon to Poké Spots. They look like slices of a yellow cake, with each slice being one-tenth of the cake. Up to ten can be placed at each Poké Spot.

The P★DA monitors the Poké Snacks at each Poké Spot, and will inform the player how many are at each Poké Spot and when a wild Pokémon is eating them. If the player doesn't return to the Poké Spot quickly, the wild Pokémon may have eaten all the Poké Snacks he had there.

Sometimes a Munchlax will appear at a Poké Spot. When this happens, its Trainer will arrive, apologize, and give ten new Poké Snacks for any the Munchlax may have eaten. Other times, a Bonsly will appear, running away unless the player approaches it slowly. If it runs away, it will be seen at a different Poké Spot.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Main article: Food (Mystery Dungeon)

There are a variety of different kinds of Pokémon food in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, such as Apples, Gummis, Berries, and Seeds. The effect of Gummis vary depending on the type of the Pokémon and have an effect on the consumer's IQ, while Apples only fill up the belly. Berries cause many effects, such as restoring HP and removing status conditions. Seeds often cause special status ailments. All food have an effect on the belly and can be turned into drinks at Spinda's Café.

Pokémon Snap series

Apple-shaped Pokémon food

Meowth eating Pokémon food in the form of an apple

In Pokémon Snap, one of the few items provided is Pokémon food in the form of an apple. These are unlimited, and the player can throw them to the wild Pokémon. Many Pokémon will happily eat the food, and it can be used to lure them to a new spot since they may walk to where the food was thrown. A well-aimed throw may also hit the Pokémon, causing them to flinch, faint, or become upset.

Professor Oak will provide the player with Pokémon food once the player obtains a total score of 14,000 points in the Pokémon Report.

Fluffruit

Main article: Fluffruit

In New Pokémon Snap, fluffruit replace the apple-like Pokémon food from the previous game. They are a type of fruit that can be found growing in the Lental region. While they resemble apples, they are softer and lighter, and will not hurt Pokémon hit by them, though it may surprise them.

Hey You, Pikachu!

In Hey You, Pikachu! there are many more different kinds of food than in other Pokémon games. There are foods such as cupcakes, acorns, mushrooms, corn (which turns into popcorn if shocked by Pikachu), carrots, onions, herbs, radishes, apples, and bananas. Other things are edible even though they are not typically eaten as food, such as flowers and other plants.

PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure

In PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure, Berries are often the common food source for Pokémon as well as their form of currency. A number of Pokémon can be befriended by offering them a large Berry. Iron ores are also considered a food source for the Aron in the game.

Pokémon Sleep

In Pokémon Sleep, the player raises Snorlax by feeding it Berries and cooking it dishes made with various ingredients gathered by helper Pokémon, including Large Leeks, Fancy Apples, Moomoo Milk, Honey, Slowpoke Tails, Tasty Mushrooms, Fancy Eggs, Soft Potatoes, Fiery Herbs, Bean Sausages, Pure Oil, Warming Ginger, Snoozy Tomatoes, Soothing Cacao, and Greengrass Soybeans. Dishes that can be made include various curries, stews, salads, desserts, and drinks.

Eevee × Tamagotchi

In Eevee × Tamagotchi, the player can feed a meal or a snack to their Eevee. It will eat if it is hungry, otherwise it will refuse to eat.

Pokémon Quest

Main article: Cooking (Quest)

In Pokémon Quest, the player attracts Pokémon to their base camp in order to befriend them by cooking food in one of their cooking pots. To do so, the player collects various ingredients. Some of these ingredients are conventional, such as mushrooms, Bluk Berries, and Honey. Others are items that ordinarily would be inedible, like Icy Rocks and Fossils. All of the dishes in this game are varieties of liquid food. This food is never seen actually being eaten, instead the pot resets to an empty state after all attracted Pokémon are befriended.

Gallery


Food (Mystery Dungeon)	Fluffruit	Poké Snack	Ingredients (Sleep)	Dishes (Sleep)

In animation

Pokémon the Series

Generic Pokémon food has appeared in Pokémon the Series as early as Clefairy and the Moon Stone, where it took on the appearance of some sort of kibble. It is available for purchase in cans, as seen briefly in Tears For Fears!. Several Pokémon Trainers make their own, especially Pokémon Breeders like Brock. It is shown to be suitable for human consumption, but the flavor is not always agreeable with humans, as shown by the fact that Seymour was able to eat it without any problem, but Ash tried some and reacted badly. Pokémon food tastes great to Pokémon, however.

Brock often offers his homemade Pokémon food to try to gain a Pokémon's trust if it seems to be unfriendly or scared, such as a baby Stantler in Little Big Horn, and a Mudkip in A Mudkip Mission which he caught after befriending. Most Pokémon are extremely fond of the food he makes, with the exception of a Jigglypuff in Rough, Tough Jigglypuff which outright refused it (although it's possible it realized it was a trap and refused to take the bait).

Pokémon are also known to consume food that is meant for people, such as rice balls. In fact, some Pokémon, such as Madame Muchmoney's Snubbull, loved to eat these more than anything else. As shown by Lucario, Ash's Taillow and Lapras, and Meowth, Pokémon are also able to eat chocolate without any ill effects.

Some Pokémon also eat food which would not be eaten by humans, such as Aron and Lairon, who were shown eating the remains of the Megarig in the credits of Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

In the manga

Pokémon Newspaper Strip

In Strip 38, Ash asked if Pikachu wants to eat moist or dry "Poké Chow".

Pokémon predation

Main article: Pokémon predation

Some Pokémon consume other Pokémon and non-Pokémon animals, reflecting predator-prey relationships, while a few display parasitic behaviors. Several Pokémon also produce edible byproducts. Humans have also been known to hunt and eat Pokémon, although this is rare. Over time, references to Pokémon being eaten have decreased, likely due to moral concerns as Pokémon began to be depicted with more human-like traits, emotions, and personalities.

Pokémon droppings

According to a few sources, Pokémon, like real-world animals, do leave their own droppings.

In the games

In Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, Berry Master's wife from Sinnoh's Route 208 explains to the player that mulches are made out of high-grade soil mixed with "Pokémon... um... you know...".
In Pokémon X and Y, at Hotel Richissime there's a girl with a Furfrou that marked its territory leaving a foul smell.
In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, the player is requested to clean Tauros's "Pokémon... er... trash" and feed it to Alolan Grimer in Hau'oli City Shopping Mall. At the beach near Hau'oli City, a man warns the player about Wingull's droppings.
In Pokémon Sword and Shield, the man at Motostoke station similarly warns the player about dodging Pidove's droppings.

Pokédex entries

Many farmers cherish and nurture Diglett because its droppings enrich the soil it lives in.
The belly patterns of Poliwag's evolutionary line are their insides seen through the skin that get clearer after they eat, alluding to visible feces going through intestines, like what can be seen in real-life tadpoles.
Because Galarian Weezing consumes particles that contaminate the air, instead of leaving droppings, it expels clean air.
Darumaka's droppings are hot, so people used to put them in their clothes to keep themselves warm.
Turtonator's dung is known to be dangerously explosive, presumably due to its habit of eating sulfur, and is put to various use.
Even though Guzzlord is constantly devouring everything in its way, its lack of droppings is a mystery.

In animation

In Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon, Gary Oak digs out what was thought to be a Pokémon Fossil; it turned out to be fossilized Pokémon manure instead.
In the English dub of the movie The Power of One, Meowth says he doesn't want to get hit by Zapdos or Moltres's poop.

In the manga

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

In PM005, Red's Pikachu defecates and gets its face smashed into its droppings by Clefairy.

Pokémon Adventures

In Bulbasaur, Come Home!, Pidgey defecates on Professor Oak's face.
In I Dare Ya, Altaria... Knock Chic off My Shoulder!, Sapphire examines a Zigzagoon by putting her nose to its rear, which leaves droppings on her face.
In Pokémon Move Specialist Professor Kukui, Sun mentions his Pokédex falling into his ride Mudsdale's dung, causing it to smell badly.

In books

Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia

Charizard's capability to fly up 1,400 meters in altitude was theorized after finding droppings, thought to be theirs, mid-level on Mt. Fuji.
A very recent discovery of Aerodactyl's fossilized droppings lead scientists to theorize that this Pokémon was carnivorous and preyed on small creatures with its large claws.

Trivia

For The Champ Twins!, Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia is about Pokémon food. He writes this senryū about it: 「かくしあじ　あいじょうたっぷり　ポケモンフーズ」 "Filled with the secret ingredient of love; that's Pokémon food."

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-'''Pokémon food''' is a broad term used for almost any food a [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] eats. Despite the variety of both Pokémon and Pokémon food, nearly every Pokémon will eat any kind of Pokémon food. This may mean that the majority of Pokémon are {{wp|Omnivore|omnivorous}}. Several species are even capable of consuming things not normally viewed as edible from a human perspective, such as minerals, electrical energy or even dreams and emotions. Some species have been said to eat other Pokémon, or be eaten by Pokémon and Humans alike, forming a {{wp|food chain}}.
+'''Pokémon food''' is a broad term used for almost any food a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} eats. Despite the variety of both Pokémon and Pokémon food, nearly every Pokémon will eat any kind of Pokémon food. This may mean that the majority of Pokémon are {{wp|Omnivore|omnivorous}}. Several species are even capable of consuming things not normally viewed as edible from a human perspective, such as minerals, electrical energy, or even abstract concepts such as dreams and emotions.
-==In the games==
+In addition to the various foods that Pokémon can eat, some species have been said to [[Pokémon predation|eat other Pokémon]], or be eaten by Pokémon and humans alike.
-===Main series games===
-====Bait====
-Introduced in the [[Generation I]] games and used in [[Safari Zone]]s, this food will make a [[wild Pokémon]] less likely to run away but more difficult to [[Caught Pokémon|catch]]. An unlimited supply of Bait is provided for use in the Safari Zone.
-====Drinks====
+==In the core series games==
+===Bait===
+Introduced in the [[Generation I]] games and used in [[Safari Zone]]s, this food will make a [[wild Pokémon]] less likely to run away but more difficult to {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}}. An unlimited supply of Bait is provided for use in the Safari Zone.
+===Drinks===
 {{main|Drink}}
 Introduced in the [[Generation I]] games, drinks can be bought from vending machines and can be used to heal Pokémon in much the same way that [[Potion]]s can at a fraction of the price.
-====Berries====
+===Berries===
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-Introduced in the [[Generation II]] games, Berries are a type of item which, unlike [[Potion]]s or [[Vitamin]]s, are portrayed as food rather than {{wp|Medication|medicine}}. A Pokémon may hold this item and, if needed, eat it during a {{pkmn|battle}} to heal itself or cause other effects. In Generation III onwards, these can be planted and harvested by the {{player}}. These Berries have names and design basis on real fruits and vegetables.
+[[File:Berry Basket.png|thumb|220px|A basket of Berries in {{aniseries|PTS}}]]
+Introduced in the [[Generation II]] games, Berries are a type of item which, unlike [[Potion]]s or [[Vitamin]]s, are portrayed as food rather than {{wp|Medication|medicine}}. A Pokémon may hold this item and, if needed, eat it during a {{pkmn|battle}} to heal itself or cause other effects. In Generation III onwards, these can be planted and harvested by the {{player}}. These Berries have names and designs based on real-world fruits and vegetables.
-====Pokéblock====
+===Pokéblock===
 {{main|Pokéblock}}
-Featured in the [[Generation III]] games, Pokéblocks are a type of candy which are blended from Berries and given to a Pokémon to raise its condition in several areas. The flavor, level, and feel of the Pokéblock is determined by the ingredients which compose it and how well it is blended.
+Featured in the Hoenn-based [[Generation III]] games and their [[remake]]s, Pokéblocks are a type of candy which are blended from Berries and given to a Pokémon to raise its condition in several areas. The flavor, level, and [[Smoothness|feel]] of the Pokéblock is determined by the ingredients which compose it and how well it is blended.
 A Pokémon can only eat a certain number of Pokéblocks before it is full and cannot eat any more. A Pokéblock with lower feel will fill up the Pokémon less than one with greater feel.
-Pokéblocks can also be put on a feeder in the {{safari|Hoenn}} to lure [[wild Pokémon]] out. After being there for a while, however, the Pokéblock will eventually be eaten. It can also be used in encounters in the Safari Zone in the same manner as bait.
+In {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, Pokéblocks can also be put on a feeder in the {{safari|Hoenn}} to lure [[wild Pokémon]] out. After being there for a while, however, the Pokéblock will eventually be eaten. It can also be used in encounters in the Safari Zone in the same manner as bait.
-====Poffin====
+===Poffin===
 {{main|Poffin}}
-Featured in [[Generation IV]], Poffins are similar to Pokéblocks.  A Poffin will raise the condition of a Pokémon in at least one of five categories: Smart, Cute, Tough, Beauty, and Cool.  The flavor and feel of a Poffin is still taken into account just as in a Pokéblock. The main difference is that Poffins are pastries and Pokéblocks are candy. In the anime, Dawn bakes poffins for her Pokémon.
+[[File:Poffin anime.png|thumb|220px|Poffins in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
+Featured in the Sinnoh-based games, Poffins are similar to Pokéblocks. A Poffin will raise the condition of a Pokémon in at least one of five categories: Smart, Cute, Tough, Beauty, and Cool. The flavor and [[smoothness]] of a Poffin is still taken into account just as in a Pokéblock. The main difference is that Poffins are pastries and Pokéblocks are candy. In {{aniseries|DP}}, {{an|Dawn}} often bakes Poffins for {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon|her Pokémon}}.
-====Honey====
+===Honey===
 {{main|Honey}}
-Featured in [[Generation IV]], Honey can be slathered onto a Honey tree to attract wild Pokémon. It works similarly to Pokéblocks in the Safari Zone; it can be placed in a specific location and will disappear (presumably eaten) after some time. However, only one Pokémon can be found on a honey tree for one Honey slathered onto it. If used in tall grass, it has the same effect as the move {{m|Sweet Scent}}. In the anime, Barry used this method to capture his Heracross.
+Featured in [[Generation IV]], Honey can be slathered onto a [[Honey Tree]] to attract [[wild Pokémon]]. It can be placed in a specific location and will disappear (presumably eaten) after some time, and a Pokémon may be found on that tree if checked soon enough. If used in [[tall grass]], it has the same effect as the move {{m|Sweet Scent}}. In {{aniseries|DP}}, {{an|Barry}} used this method to catch his {{p|Heracross}}.
-====Aprijuice====
+===Aprijuice===
 {{main|Apriblender}}
 Apricorns were introduced in [[Generation II]], where their sole use was to create custom [[Poké Ball]]s. In the remakes of the Generation II games, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Apricorns can be blended into drinks called Aprijuice. These drinks will raise a Pokémon's [[Pokéathlon]] stats: Speed, Power, Skill, Stamina, and Jump.
-====Poké Puffs====
+===Poké Puffs===
-{{main|Pokémon-Amie#Poké Puffs|Pokémon-Amie}}
+[[File:Poké Puffs anime 2.png|thumb|220px|Poké Puffs in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
-Featured in [[Generation VI]], Poké Puffs are small cake-like confections that can be fed to Pokémon to increase their Affection. Poké Puffs are obtained by beating mini-games or received from visiting Pokémon. They come in the following flavors: Citrus, Mocha, Spice, Mint, and Sweet.
+{{main|Poké Puff}}
+Featured in [[Generation VI]], Poké Puffs are small cake-like confections that can be fed to Pokémon to increase their Affection. Poké Puffs are obtained by beating {{DL|Pokémon-Amie|minigames}} or received from visiting Pokémon. They come in the following flavors: Citrus, Mocha, Spice, Mint, and Sweet. In {{aniseries|XY}}, {{an|Serena}} often bakes Poké Puffs for the group's Pokémon.
-====Other items====
-A few items that appear to be made for human consumption are supposed to be given to Pokémon to heal them. These items are normally found or sold in certain locations and are considered specialties of those places. These items include the [[RageCandyBar]] of the [[Lake of Rage]], the {{DL|Status condition healing item|Lava Cookie}} of [[Lavaridge Town]], the {{DL|Status condition healing item|Old Gateau}} of the [[Old Chateau]], the {{DL|Status condition healing item|Casteliacone}} of [[Castelia City]] and the {{DL|Status condition healing item|Lumiose Galette}} of [[Lumiose City]].
-===Spin-off games===
-[[File:MeowthEatApple.png|frame|200px|right|{{p|Meowth}} eating Pokémon food in the shape of an apple]]
-====Apple-shaped Pokémon food====
-In [[Pokémon Snap]], one of the few [[item]]s provided is Pokémon food in the shape of an apple. These are unlimited, and the {{player}} can throw to the [[wild Pokémon]]. Many Pokémon will happily eat the food, and it can be used to lure them to a new spot since they may walk to where the food was thrown. A well-aimed throw may also hit the Pokémon, causing them to {{DL|Status condition|flinch}}, [[fainting|faint]], or become upset.
-[[Professor Oak]] will provide the player with Pokémon food upon obtaining a total score of 14,000 points in the {{OBP|Pokémon Report|Pokémon Snap}}.
-Different types of [[Food (Mystery Dungeon)|Apples]] are available in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]].
+===Poké Beans===
+{{main|Poké Bean}}
+Featured in [[Generation VII]], Poké Beans are similar to Poké Puffs in that they are used to increase a Pokémon's Affection. They can be collected on {{DL|Poké Pelago|Isle Abeens}} and they are also obtained along with the first drink the player orders daily at [[Pokémon Center Café]]s. They come in three different types: Plain, Patterned, and Rainbow.
-====Poké Snacks====
+===Curry===
-These are used in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] to lure [[wild Pokémon]] to [[Poké Spot]]s. They look like a slice of a yellow cake, with each slice being one-tenth of the cake. Up to ten can be placed at each Poké Spot.
+{{main|Curry}}
+Curry appears as a feature in [[Generation VIII]]. Curries can be cooked in a player's [[Pokémon Camp]], and the meal is then shared between the player(s) and their Pokémon. Various types of curries can be made (with a total of 151 different types), differing depending on the Berries and other ingredients used. Generic curry has also appeared throughout the {{pkmn|animated series}} and {{pkmn|manga}}.
-The [[P★DA]] monitors the Poké Snacks at each Poké Spot, and will inform [[Michael]] how many are at each Poké Spot and when a wild Pokémon is eating them. If Michael doesn't return to the Poké Spot quickly, the wild Pokémon may have eaten all the Poké Snacks he had there.
+===Sandwiches===
+{{main|Sandwich}}
+Sandwiches were featured in [[Generation IX]]. Sandwiches are made at [[Picnic]]s and are eaten by the player and their current [[party]]. Sandwiches can be made using recipes given by NPCs or created freestyle by using whatever ingredients are on hand.
-Sometimes a {{p|Munchlax}} will appear at a Poké Spot. When this happens, its {{pkmn|Trainer}} will arrive, apologize, and give ten new Poké Snacks for any the Munchlax may have eaten. Other times, a {{p|Bonsly}} will appear, running away unless the player approaches it slowly. If it runs away, it will be seen at a different Poké Spot.
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+| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Curry}}
+| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Sandwich}}
+|}{{-}}
-Poké Snacks can be purchased from Poké Marts for {{PDollar}}300 after the player talks to Duking in his house in Pyrite Town.
+===Local specialties===
+A few items that appear to be made for human consumption are supposed to be given to Pokémon to heal them. These items are normally found or sold in specific locations and are considered specialties of those places. These items include the [[Rage Candy Bar]] of the [[Lake of Rage]], the [[Lava Cookie]] of [[Lavaridge Town]], the [[Old Gateau]] of the [[Old Chateau]], the [[Casteliacone]] of [[Castelia City]], the [[Lumiose Galette]] of [[Lumiose City]], the [[Shalour Sable]] of [[Shalour City]], the [[Pewter Crunchies]] of [[Pewter City]], the [[Alola]] region's [[Big Malasada]], and the [[Jubilife Muffin]] of [[Jubilife Village]].
-====Mystery Dungeon food====
+{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{fairy egg color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{fairy egg color}}"
-{{main|Food (Mystery Dungeon)}}
+|-
-There are a variety of different kinds of Pokémon food in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]], such as apples, [[Gummi]]s, [[Berry|Berries]], [[Seed]]s and [[health drink]]s. Gummis's effect varies on the type of the Pokémon and have an effect on the consumer's [[IQ]], while apples fill up the belly. Berries cause many effects, such as restoring HP and removing [[status condition]]s. Seeds often cause special status ailments. Health drinks generally raise [[stats]], but some may do other things like restore {{PP}}. All food will have a small effect on the belly as well. Food can be turned into drinks at [[Spinda's Café]].
+|  width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Rage Candy Bar Sprite.png|100px|link=Rage Candy Bar]]
+|  width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Lava Cookie Sprite.png|75px|link=Lava Cookie]]
+|  width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Old Gateau Sprite.png|75px|link=Old Gateau]]
+|-
+| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Rage Candy Bar}}
+| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Lava Cookie}}
+| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Old Gateau}}
+|-
+|  width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Casteliacone Sprite.png|100px|link=Casteliacone]]
+|  width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Lumiose Galette Sprite.png|100px|link=Lumiose Galette]]
+|  width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Shalour Sable Sprite.png|100px|link=Shalour Sable]]
+|-
+| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Casteliacone}}
+| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Lumiose Galette}}
+| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Shalour Sable}}
+|-
+|  width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Pewter Crunchies Sprite.png|75px|link=Pewter Crunchies]]
+|  width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Big Malasada Sprite.png|100px|link=Big Malasada]]
+|  width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Hometown Muffin LA Sprite.png|100px|link=Jubilife Muffin]]
+|-
+| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Pewter Crunchies}}
+| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Big Malasada}}
+| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Jubilife Muffin}}
+|}{{-}}
+==In the side series games==
+===Pokémon Stadium===
 ====Sushi====
-In {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, a mini-game called "Sushi-Go-Round" features several {{p|Lickitung}} competing in a race against the clock to eat the most pieces of sushi. Some pieces are too spicy for the {{p|Lickitung}}, causing them to momentarily spin around in anguish, stalling them for time.
+In [[Pokémon Stadium]], a mini-game called "Sushi-Go-Round" features several {{p|Lickitung}} competing in a race against the clock to eat the most pieces of sushi. Some pieces are too spicy for the Lickitung, causing them to momentarily spin around in anguish, stalling them for time.
-====Other food====
+===Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness===
-In [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] there are many more different kinds of food than in other Pokémon games. There are foods such as {{wp|cupcake}}s, {{wp|acorn}}s, {{wp|mushroom}}s, {{wp|corn}} (which turns into {{wp|popcorn}} if shocked by Pikachu), {{wp|carrot}}s, {{wp|onion}}s, {{wp|herbs}}, {{wp|radish}}es, {{wp|apple}}s, and {{wp|banana}}s. Other things are edible even though they are not typically eaten as food, such as {{wp|flowers}} and other {{wp|plants}}.
+====Poké Snacks====
+{{main|Poké Snack}}
+Poké Snacks are used in {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}} to lure [[wild Pokémon]] to [[Poké Spot]]s. They look like slices of a yellow cake, with each slice being one-tenth of the cake. Up to ten can be placed at each Poké Spot.
-In [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]], Berries are often the common food source for Pokémon as well as their form of currency. A number of Pokémon can be befriended by offering them a large Berry. Iron ores are also considered a food source for the {{p|Aron}} in the game.
+The [[P★DA]] monitors the Poké Snacks at each Poké Spot, and will inform the player how many are at each Poké Spot and when a wild Pokémon is eating them. If the player doesn't return to the Poké Spot quickly, the wild Pokémon may have eaten all the Poké Snacks he had there.
-==In the anime==
+Sometimes a {{p|Munchlax}} will appear at a Poké Spot. When this happens, its {{pkmn|Trainer}} will arrive, apologize, and give ten new Poké Snacks for any the Munchlax may have eaten. Other times, a {{p|Bonsly}} will appear, running away unless the player approaches it slowly. If it runs away, it will be seen at a different Poké Spot.
-[[File:Gluttonous Emolga.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Iris's Emolga]] eating apples]]
-[[File:Slowking eating.png|thumb|200px|A {{p|Slowking}} drinking milk from a {{wp|coconut}}]]
-Pokémon food has appeared in the anime as early as ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]'' as a sort of kibble. It is available for purchase in cans, as seen briefly in ''[[DP053|Tears For Fears!]]''. Several [[Pokémon Trainer]]s will make their own, especially {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}s and [[Pokémon Connoisseur]]s like {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Cilan}}. It is shown to be suitable for human consumption, but the flavor is not always agreeable with humans, as shown by the fact that [[Seymour]] was able to eat it without any problem, but {{Ash}} tried some and reacted badly. Good Pokémon food tastes great to Pokémon, however.
-Brock often offers his homemade Pokémon food to try to gain a Pokémon's trust if it seems to be unfriendly or scared, such as a baby {{p|Stantler}} in ''[[EP125|Little Big Horn]]'', and a {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}} in ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'' which he caught after befriending. Most Pokémon are extremely fond of the food he makes, with the exception of a {{p|Jigglypuff}} in ''[[AG138|Rough, Tough Jigglypuff]]'' which outright refused it (although it's possible it realized it was a trap and refused to take the bait).
+==In the spin-off games==
+===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
+{{main|Food (Mystery Dungeon)}}
+There are a variety of different kinds of Pokémon food in the {{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}, such as Apples, [[Gummi]]s, {{Berries}}, and [[Seed]]s. The effect of Gummis vary depending on the type of the Pokémon and have an effect on the consumer's [[IQ]], while Apples only fill up the {{DL|Stat (Mystery Dungeon)|belly}}. Berries cause many effects, such as restoring HP and removing [[status condition]]s. Seeds often cause special status ailments. All food have an effect on the belly and can be turned into drinks at [[Spinda's Café]].
-Pokémon are also known to consume food that is meant for people, such as [[rice ball]]s. In fact, some Pokémon, such as [[Madame Muchmoney's Snubbull]], loved to eat these more than anything else. As shown by {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|8}}, [[Ash's Taillow]] and {{MTR}}, Pokémon are also able to eat chocolate without any ill effects.
+===Pokémon Snap series===
+====Apple-shaped Pokémon food====
+[[File:MeowthEatApple.png|frame|200px|{{p|Meowth}} eating Pokémon food in the form of an apple]]
+In {{g|Snap}}, one of the few [[item]]s provided is Pokémon food in the form of an apple. These are unlimited, and the {{player}} can throw them to the [[wild Pokémon]]. Many Pokémon will happily eat the food, and it can be used to lure them to a new spot since they may walk to where the food was thrown. A well-aimed throw may also hit the Pokémon, causing them to flinch, [[fainting|faint]], or become upset.
-Some Pokémon also eat food which would not be eaten by humans, such the {{p|Aron}} and {{p|Lairon}} that were shown to eat iron in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
+[[Professor Oak]] will provide the player with Pokémon food once the player obtains a total score of 14,000 points in the [[Pokémon Report]].
-==Eating other Pokémon==
+====Fluffruit====
-In early Pokémon games, it seems that most Pokémon were somewhat more animal-like. As such, wild Pokémon were portrayed as eating one another by some sources, in a very animal-like, prey-predator system. (This also holds true for more modern games, such as with {{p|Scatterbug}}.) For example: [[The Official Pokémon Handbook]]'s entry for {{p|Pidgeot}} says that "''When they hunt, Pidgeot fly on the surface of the water at top speed to catch unsuspecting Fish element prey like {{p|Magikarp}}.''" This is also touched upon in its {{2v2|Red|Blue}} Pokédex entries, stating its predator-prey relationship to Magikarp.
+{{main|Fluffruit}}
+In [[New Pokémon Snap]], fluffruit replace the apple-like Pokémon food from the previous game. They are a type of fruit that can be found growing in the [[Lental]] region. While they resemble apples, they are softer and lighter, and will not hurt Pokémon hit by them, though it may surprise them.
-In the [[original series]] episode ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', {{AP|Pidgeotto}} immediately began to peck at {{AP|Ash's Caterpie|Butterfree}} when Ash first attempted to catch the [[Flying (type)|Bird]] Pokémon. Misty took notice and warned Ash that Pidgeotto might try to eat Caterpie, who was quickly returned to his Poké Ball. Pidgeotto never attempted to harm Caterpie again once it had been captured by Ash.
+===Hey You, Pikachu!===
+In [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] there are many more different kinds of food than in other Pokémon games. There are foods such as {{wp|cupcake}}s, {{wp|acorn}}s, {{wp|mushroom}}s, {{wp|corn}} (which turns into {{wp|popcorn}} if shocked by Pikachu), {{wp|carrot}}s, {{wp|onion}}s, {{wp|herbs}}, {{wp|radish}}es, {{wp|apple}}s, and {{wp|banana}}s. Other things are edible even though they are not typically eaten as food, such as {{wp|flowers}} and other {{wp|plants}}.
-At one point during ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', a hunger-stricken {{TR|Meowth}} attempted to eat [[James's Magikarp]], only to have its hard scales break his teeth. In ''[[EP019|Tentacool & Tentacruel]]'', one of [[Nastina]]'s complaints about {{p|Tentacool}} is that they aren't edible. Before its capture in ''[[EP094|Snack Attack]]'', [[Ash's Snorlax]] attempted to eat [[Misty's Goldeen]] when they were trying to prevent Snorlax from eating all the {{wp|grapefruit}} on the [[Seven Grapefruit Islands]].
+===PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure===
+In [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]], {{Berries}} are often the common food source for Pokémon as well as their form of currency. A number of Pokémon can be befriended by offering them a large Berry. Iron ores are also considered a food source for the {{p|Aron}} in the game.
-According to the Pokédex, {{p|Farfetch'd}} is so rare because it has been hunted down for food and makes a rather delicious meal.
+===Pokémon Sleep===
+In {{g|Sleep}}, the player raises {{p|Snorlax}} by feeding it Berries and {{sleep|cooking}} it {{DL|Note|dishes}} made with various {{DL|List of items in Pokémon Sleep|ingredients}} gathered by helper Pokémon, including [[Large Leek]]s, [[Fancy Apple]]s, [[Moomoo Milk]], [[Honey]], [[Slowpoke Tail]]s, Tasty Mushrooms, Fancy Eggs, Soft Potatoes, Fiery Herbs, Bean Sausages, Pure Oil, Warming Ginger, Snoozy Tomatoes, Soothing Cacao, and Greengrass Soybeans. Dishes that can be made include various curries, stews, salads, desserts, and drinks.
-In the games, {{p|Ekans}}'s favorite food is indicated to be the eggs of {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Spearow}}. {{p|Kingler}}, known for their powerful pincer, have been documented in its Pokédex to prey on both {{p|Shellder}} and {{p|Cloyster}} by prying open their shells. Before their extinction due to their shells becoming too heavy, {{p|Omastar}} were also believed to have preyed on Shellder; ensnaring them, cracking open their shell and then sucking out the insides.
+===Eevee × Tamagotchi===
+In [[Eevee × Tamagotchi]], the player can feed a meal or a snack to their {{p|Eevee}}. It will eat if it is hungry, otherwise it will refuse to eat.
-The {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} Pokédex entry for {{p|Taillow}} claims they feed on {{p|Wurmple}}. This is further explored in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]], when Wurmple of Team Tasty thinks its partner, {{p|Swellow}}, the evolved form of {{p|Taillow}}, will eventually eat it. Swellow, however, seems mortified at the idea of eating his teammate. In a similar fashion, {{p|Cherubi}} is also mentioned to be preyed upon by its regional bird Pokémon {{p|Starly}}. In its Pokédex entries, the ball-like appendage is described as being "very sweet and tasty,"  and that Starly will try to peck it off and eat it as well. While Starly is not eating Cherubi itself like Taillow does Wurmple, it still draws a parallel between the two.
+===Pokémon Quest===
+{{main|Cooking (Quest)}}
+In {{g|Quest}}, the {{OBP|player|Quest}} attracts [[Pokéxel|Pokémon]] to their {{OBP|base camp|Quest}} in order to {{DL|Caught Pokémon|Pokémon Quest|befriend}} them by {{OBP|Cooking|Quest|cooking food in one of their cooking pots}}. To do so, the player collects various {{OBP|Cooking|Quest|ingredients}}. Some of these ingredients are conventional, such as [[mushroom]]s, [[Bluk Berry|Bluk Berries]], and [[Honey]]. Others are items that ordinarily would be inedible, like [[Icy Rock]]s and [[Fossil]]s. All of the dishes in this game are varieties of liquid food. This food is never seen actually being eaten, instead the pot resets to an empty state after all attracted Pokémon are befriended.
-{{p|Heatmor}}'s {{2v2|Black|White}} Pokédex entries state that it preys on {{p|Durant}}.
+===Gallery===
+{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{fairy egg color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{fairy egg color}}"
+|-
+|  width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Mega Donut artwork RTDX.png|100px|link=Food (Mystery Dungeon)]]
+|  width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Fluffruit.png|75px|link=Fluffruit]]
+|  width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Poké Snack.png|75px|link=Poké Snack]]
+|  width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Sleep Snoozy Tomato.png|100px|link=List of items in Pokémon Sleep#Ingredients]]
+|  width="160px" style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dishes Fancy Apple Curry.png|100px|link=Note#Dishes]]
+|-
+| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Food (Mystery Dungeon)}}
+| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Fluffruit}}
+| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Poké Snack}}
+| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{black color dark}}|List of items in Pokémon Sleep#Ingredients|Ingredients (Sleep)}}
+| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{black color dark}}|Note#Dishes|Dishes (Sleep)}}
+|}{{-}}
-Scatterbug's [[Pokémon X and Y|X]] Pokédex entry states that bird Pokémon will try to prey on it.
+==In animation==
+[[File:Pokémon food anime SM.png|thumb|x150px|{{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends eating Pokémon food]]
+[[File:Slowking eating.png|thumb|left|250px|A {{p|Slowking}} drinking milk from a {{wp|coconut}}]]
+===''Pokémon the Series''===
+Generic Pokémon food has appeared in {{aniseries|PTS}} as early as ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]'', where it took on the appearance of some sort of kibble. It is available for purchase in cans, as seen briefly in ''[[DP053|Tears For Fears!]]''. Several [[Pokémon Trainer]]s make their own, especially {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}s like {{an|Brock}}. It is shown to be suitable for [[human]] consumption, but the flavor is not always agreeable with humans, as shown by the fact that [[Seymour]] was able to eat it without any problem, but {{Ash}} tried some and reacted badly. Pokémon food tastes great to Pokémon, however.
-In [[Pokémon Snap]], several Meowth can be seen chasing {{p|Pidgey}} at various points on the [[Pokémon Island Beach|Beach]]. Near the end of the course, one can be witnessed lurking around a Pidgey nest before it is {{m|Gust|attacked}} by the Pidgey which roost there. Since Meowth are cats and Pidgey are birds, the Pidgey and their nest are likely being targeted by the Meowth for food.
+Brock often offers his homemade Pokémon food to try to gain a Pokémon's trust if it seems to be unfriendly or scared, such as a baby {{p|Stantler}} in ''[[EP125|Little Big Horn]]'', and a {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}} in ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'' which he caught after befriending. Most Pokémon are extremely fond of the food he makes, with the exception of a {{p|Jigglypuff}} in ''[[AG138|Rough, Tough Jigglypuff]]'' which outright refused it (although it's possible it realized it was a trap and refused to take the bait).
-===Pokémon parasitically feeding off other Pokémon===
-Other cases of Pokémon preying on each other involve more parasitic means. This includes sucking blood, sap, energy or life force from another Pokémon. This is seen with {{p|Haunter}} and {{p|Gengar}}, who in {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, together with Gastly, lick the partner Pokémon until they vanish.
-The Official Pokémon Handbook mentions {{p|Golbat}} drinking the blood of its enemies, which is noted in most of its in-game Pokédex entries as well.
-<!--{{p|Slowbro}}'s Pokédex entry in {{game|Crystal}} mentions that {{p|Shellder}} enjoys the taste of the ooze that comes out of the Slowbro's tail. This is likely why Shellder are attracted to biting Slowpoke; thus initiating the evolution into Slowbro and starting Shellder's parasitic, but symbiotic relationship with the Hermit Crab Pokémon. In Pokémon Snap this can also be witnessed while exploring the [[Pokémon Island River|River]]. [[Todd Snap]] can use Pokémon food to lure Slowpoke to spots where they will begin fishing for Shellder. The Bivalve Pokémon quickly takes advantage of this, and bites the Slowpoke's delicious tail and forming Slowbro.-->
-[[File:Heracross sap.png|thumb|250px|Heracross eating Bulbasaur's sap]]
-On numerous occasions, Ash's {{AP|Heracross}} has targeted his {{AP|Bulbasaur}}'s bulb for sap. Even in the heat of battle, it will quickly pin down Bulbasaur and help itself to the sap inside. While not malicious or particularly harmful in nature, this still annoys and causes Bulbasaur discomfort to no end; Heracross seems to be indifferent to this fact however.
-In ''[[BW062|Crisis at Chargestone Cave!]]'', a {{p|Joltik}} latched onto [[Ash's Pikachu]] and drained his electricity. Trying to aid Pikachu, Cilan and Iris decide to send out [[Cilan's Stunfisk|Stunfisk]] and [[Iris's Emolga|Emolga]], only to find out that more Joltik have unknowingly latched themselves onto their Poké Balls and drained the Pokémon from the outside-in.
+Pokémon are also known to consume food that is meant for people, such as [[rice ball]]s. In fact, some Pokémon, such as [[Madame Muchmoney's Snubbull]], loved to eat these more than anything else. As shown by {{OBP|Lucario|M08}}, [[Ash's Taillow]] and {{AP|Lapras}}, and {{MTR}}, Pokémon are also able to eat chocolate without any ill effects.
-==Eating non-Pokémon animals==
+Some Pokémon also eat food which would not be eaten by humans, such as {{p|Aron}} and {{p|Lairon}}, who were shown eating the remains of the [[Megarig]] in the credits of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
-There are some examples and suggestions that [[Animals in the Pokémon world|non-Pokémon animals]] preyed on by some Pokémon. The Pokédex entries for {{p|Venonat}} and {{p|Venomoth}} mention them preying on small insects. {{p|Horsea}} is also mentioned to eat bugs and flying insects it shoots down with its ink. Both {{p|Weepinbell}} and {{p|Victreebel}} are known as flycatcher Pokémon, and the latter is mentioned to use the {{m|Sweet Scent|sweet aroma}} of its honey to lure prey such as bugs, as well as large animals. It is even hinted that Victreebel eat humans who venture into the jungle in search of a large Victreebel colony. {{p|Wailord}} has multiple Pokédex entries suggesting it eats {{wp|plankton}}, {{wp|zooplanton}} and {{wp|krill}}, which are small and microscopic plants and animals. Swimming on the sea floor in prehistoric times, {{p|Omanyte}} would eat plankton.
-Examples of this also appeared from time to time in the [[original series]] of the anime. Before being [[catch|caught]], {{AP|Ash's Pidgeotto|Pidgeotto}} is seen eating a {{wp|worm}}. In ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]'', a statue based on fossil remains shows {{p|Kabutops}} preying on a large {{wp|fish}}. {{MTR}} of [[Team Rocket]] has also been seen fantasizing about fish, and eating animal based foods such as clams and fried chicken.
+==In the manga==
+===Pokémon Newspaper Strip===
+In {{strip|38}}, {{Ash}} asked if Pikachu wants to eat moist or dry "Poké Chow".
-==Humans eating Pokémon==
+==Pokémon predation==
-Meat is often shown in the {{pkmn|anime}}, but while it has never been directly shown to come from Pokémon, no other food source has yet been explained. It is known that some Pokémon produce edible foods and by-products such as milk, nuts and fruit. These can be safely harvested with little or no harm or discomfort to the Pokémon. However, it has been mentioned that some Pokémon are hunted and used for their meat: {{p|Farfetch'd}} in particular are noted for making a good meal, especially when cooked with leek, and were nearly hunted to extinction because of this, ultimately leading to their rareness.
+{{main|Pokémon predation}}
+Some {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} consume other Pokémon and [[Animals in the Pokémon world|non-Pokémon animals]], reflecting predator-prey relationships, while a few display {{wp|parasitism|parasitic}} behaviors. Several Pokémon also produce edible byproducts. [[Human]]s have also been known to hunt and eat Pokémon, although this is rare. Over time, references to Pokémon being eaten have decreased, likely due to moral concerns as Pokémon began to be depicted with more human-like traits, emotions, and personalities.
-During a story arc within the [[Gen II]] games and their remakes, the newly reformed Team Rocket begin stealing {{p|Slowpoke}}, cutting off their [[Slowpoke_Tail#SlowpokeTail|tails]] and then selling them as a rare delicacy. It is indicated that the tail is not eaten, but is sucked or lightly chewed on; similar to the manner in which a person would enjoy {{wp|Honeysuckle}}.
+==Pokémon droppings==
+[[File:Pidgey poop Adventures.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Pidgey}} defecating in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
+According to a few sources, Pokémon, like real-world [[Animals in the Pokémon world|animals]], do leave their own droppings.
-While visiting the [[Canalave Library]], it is revealed in the [[Sinnoh_myths#Sinnoh_Folk_Tales|Sinnoh Folk Tales]] that Pokémon caught from the sea are eaten, and then the bones thrown back into the water. It is also mentioned that the Pokémon that were eaten will return fully fleshed.
+===In the games===
+* In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, [[Berry Master]]'s wife from [[Sinnoh]]'s {{rt|208|Sinnoh}} explains to the player that [[mulch]]es are made out of high-grade soil mixed with "''Pokémon... um... you know...''".
+* In {{g|X and Y}}, at [[Hotel Richissime]] there's a girl with a {{p|Furfrou}} that marked its territory leaving a foul smell.
+* In {{game4|Sun|Moon|Sun|Moon}}, the player is requested to clean {{p|Tauros}}'s "''Pokémon... er... trash''" and feed it to {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Grimer}} in [[Hau'oli City]] Shopping Mall. At the beach near [[Hau'oli City]], a man warns the player about {{p|Wingull}}'s droppings.
+* In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, the man at [[Motostoke]] station similarly warns the player about dodging {{p|Pidove}}'s droppings.
-[[File:Edible Magikarp.png|thumb|200px|{{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} imagining a cooked {{p|Magikarp}}.]]
+====Pokédex entries====
-In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', Ash and friends, along with Team Rocket are stranded in the middle of the ocean without food. Eventually, due to their hunger and the dire nature of their situation, Ash and Brock began to discuss and fantasize about eating {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Gyarados|James's Magikarp}}. Unfortunately for them and {{TR|Meowth}} in particular, Magikarp's body composition renders it nearly inedible. Misty elaborates on this, stating that Magikarp are nothing more than scale and bone, thus there would be little sustenance obtained.
+* Many farmers cherish and nurture {{p|Diglett}} because its droppings enrich the soil it lives in.
+* The belly patterns of {{p|Poliwag}}'s evolutionary line are their insides seen through the skin that get clearer after they eat, alluding to visible feces going through intestines, like what can be seen in real-life {{wp|tadpole}}s.
+* Because {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Weezing}} consumes particles that contaminate the air, instead of leaving droppings, it expels clean air.
+* {{p|Darumaka}}'s droppings are hot, so people used to put them in their clothes to keep themselves warm.
+* {{p|Turtonator}}'s dung is known to be dangerously explosive, presumably due to its habit of eating sulfur, and is put to various use.
+* Even though {{p|Guzzlord}} is constantly devouring everything in its way, its lack of droppings is a mystery.
-In ''[[AG174|New Plot, Odd Lot!]]'', [[Harley]] has a flashback in which a class mate (who looks like {{an|May}}) stole his "snackie", which bore a resemblance to tiny {{p|Octillery}}, similar to the octopi served in some real-life restaurants. It is unknown if these were actual Octillery, or just food prepared and shaped to look like them.
+===In animation===
+* In ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', [[Gary Oak]] digs out what was thought to be a Pokémon [[Fossil]]; it turned out to be fossilized Pokémon manure instead.
+* In the English [[dub]] of the {{pkmn|movie}} ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', Meowth says he doesn't want to get hit by {{p|Zapdos}} or {{p|Moltres}}'s poop.
-It is possible, based on wording used in {{p|Cherubi}}'s Pokédex entry, that humans, not just Pokémon have eaten Cherubi's ball-like appendage before. Also, according to its {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}} Pokédex entry, {{p|Basculin}} are remarkably tasty, indicating humans have eaten them as well. [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Silver]]'s entry states that {{p|Seadra}}'s fins and bones are used in herbal medicine.
+===In the manga===
+====Pokémon Pocket Monsters====
+* In [[PM005]], {{PPM|Red's Pikachu}} defecates and gets its face smashed into its droppings by {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}.
-===Food produced by Pokémon===
+====Pokémon Adventures====
-Some species of Pokémon are known to produce various kinds of food which can be safely consumed by humans and other Pokémon, presumably without the Pokémon in question being killed and consumed in the process.
+* In ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'', {{p|Pidgey}} defecates on [[Professor Oak]]'s face.
+* In ''[[PS226|I Dare Ya, Altaria... Knock Chic off My Shoulder!]]'', {{adv|Sapphire}} examines a {{p|Zigzagoon}} by putting her nose to its rear, which leaves droppings on her face.
+* In ''[[PASM03|Pokémon Move Specialist Professor Kukui]]'', {{adv|Sun}} mentions his Pokédex falling into his [[Poké Ride|ride]] {{p|Mudsdale}}'s dung, causing it to smell badly.
-* {{p|Chansey}} and {{p|Blissey}} are capable of laying eggs that are delicious and nutritious for humans and Pokémon.
+===In books===
-* Certain {{type|Grass}} Pokémon such as {{p|Grotle}}, {{p|Snover}} and {{p|Tropius}} are able to grow edible nuts, berries and other fruit on their bodies. While Pokémon always enjoy these, the same cannot always be said for humans. The food that Grotle produces, for example, tastes bad to humans.
+====Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia====
-* {{p|Shuckle}} are well known for storing certain kinds of Berries in their shells, which slowly ferment into juice. The juice has special properties if consumed by humans and Pokémon, and, as once demonstrated in the anime, can be used to make love potion.
+* {{p|Charizard}}'s capability to fly up 1,400 meters in altitude was theorized after finding droppings, thought to be theirs, mid-level on {{wp|Mt. Fuji}}.
-* The fungus of {{p|Paras}} and {{p|Parasect}} can be used to make [[potion]]s and medicine.
+* A very recent discovery of {{p|Aerodactyl}}'s fossilized droppings lead scientists to theorize that this Pokémon was carnivorous and [[Pokémon predation|preyed]] on small creatures with its large claws.
-* {{p|Miltank}} produce {{DL|Drink|Moomoo Milk}} which can be bought in the games and used as a healing item. It is stated in both the games and the anime to be both nutritious and delicious. It is also stated in the games that it is said kids who drink it will become hearty, healthy adults. In the anime, groups of Miltank are often kept to produce the milk not only for drinking, but also for the milk used to make dairy products as part of a business.
-* {{p|Combee}} and {{p|Vespiquen}} gather nectar from flowers to produce [[Honey]] which is savored by various species of Pokémon, such as {{p|Mothim}} who steal it.
-==Dietary change==
+==Trivia==
-[[File:Pokemonfood.png|thumb|right|160px|Fossilized seed remains of Aerodactyl's favorite food in ancient times]]
+* For ''[[DP029|The Champ Twins!]]'', [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Pokémon food. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about it: 「かくしあじ　あいじょうたっぷり　ポケモンフーズ」 ''"Filled with the secret ingredient of love; that's Pokémon food."''
-Over time, most mention of Pokémon being eaten by either Humans or Pokémon in any manner has become increasingly rare. This may be due to moral issues; as the anime and games progressed, Pokémon became seemingly more human-like. This included displaying individual personalities, human mannerisms, and complex emotions. In most cultures and societies, the idea of human beings eating each other is strictly taboo, so much so that even the idea of fictional creatures eating one another would seem equally cannibalistic if they possessed any human qualities.
-Some Pokémon have even been given new dietary habits, possibly in an attempt to downplay any predatory behaviors. An example of this would be {{p|Aerodactyl}}, which was originally suggested to be {{wp|carnivore|carnivorous}}, but is later shown to eat fruit. In the [[original series]], Ash's Pokédex states "Its hard fangs suggest it might have been a carnivore. Its sharp claws were probably used to capture prey." Even in the games, Aerodactyl's Pokédex entries mention it tearing the throats out of its enemies. In ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', Aerodactyl was even shown going for Ash's throat. However, in ''[[SS015|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl]]'', the fossilized Aerodactyl egg {{Gary}} used to resurrect the Pokémon was found near fossilized seed remains. After Aerodactyl escaped, it was only calmed down when fed a pear-like fruit that was a similar DNA match to the seeds. This would imply that Aerodactyl regularly fed on the fruit, taking it to their nests, thus implying that they were {{wp|frugivore|frugivores}}, or at the very least {{wp|omnivore|omnivores}}.
+==Related articles==
+* [[Flavor]]
+* [[Pokémon predation]]
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