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* At normal purchase prices, the Soda Pop is the most cost-effective HP recovery item, recovering 1 HP per {{pdollar}}6 spent. However, the [[Max Potion]] (as well as [[Full Restore]] and [[Revive]]s in some cases) can potentially be more cost-effective if used under certain circumstances; the ideal situation for a Max Potion is a {{p|Blissey}} with maximum {{EV}}s and {{IV}}s in HP with 1 HP remaining, which would recover around 1 HP per {{pdollar}}3.5 spent.
* At normal purchase prices, the Soda Pop is the most cost-effective HP recovery item, recovering 1 HP per {{pdollar}}6 spent. However, the [[Max Potion]] (as well as [[Full Restore]] and [[Revive]]s in some cases) can potentially be more cost-effective if used under certain circumstances; the ideal situation for a Max Potion is a {{p|Blissey}} with maximum {{EV}}s and {{IV}}s in HP with 1 HP remaining, which would recover around 1 HP per {{pdollar}}3.5 spent.
* Soda Pop may be based on {{wp|ramune}}, a type of drink originating from Japan.
* Soda Pop may be based on {{wp|ramune}}, a type of drink originating from Japan.
* Despite the Romanji seen on official artwork, the name "Psycho Soda" does not refer to "psycho" meaning "psychotic" but the Japanese word "saiko" meaning "supreme."


==In other languages==
==In other languages==

Revision as of 07:29, 2 February 2022

This article is about the item. For a song called "Soda Pop", see Pokémon the First Movie (soundtrack).
Soda Pop
サイコソーダ
Psycho Soda
Bag Soda Pop Sprite.png
Soda Pop
Pokémon Global Link artwork
Introduced in Generation I
Pocket
Generation I Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation II Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation III Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation IV Bag Medicine pocket icon.png Medicine
Generation V Bag Medicine pocket icon.png Medicine
Generation VI Bag Medicine pocket icon.png Medicine
Generation VII Bag Medicine pocket icon.png Medicine
Generation VIII Bag Medicine pocket icon.png Medicine
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Power 30

Soda Pop (Japanese: サイコソーダ Psycho Soda) is a type of medicine introduced in Generation I. It is a drink that restores a Pokémon's HP.

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
RGBY/RBY
GSC
RSEFRLG
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwSh
$300 $150

It can be bought at a higher price of $600 from the Vending Machines at the Route 112 and Mt. Chimney Cable Car stations, on Alola Route 8, and on Alola Route 13.

It can be bought at a cheaper price of $250 from the Vending Machines at the Team Magma Hideout and Team Aqua Hideout.

In the Generation V games, it can be sold to the gourmet maniac on Route 5 for $300.

Effect

Manual activation

Generation I to VI

When used from the Bag on a Pokémon, it heals the Pokémon by 60 HP. It is consumed after use.

Generation VII onward

When used from the Bag on a Pokémon, it heals the Pokémon by 50 HP. It is consumed after use.

Other uses

In the Kanto-based games, it can be given to a thirsty girl at the Celadon Department Store in exchange for TM48 (Rock Slide)RBY, TM20 (Safeguard)FRLG, or TM09 (Reflect)PE.

In the Generation I games, the player can give a Fresh Water, Soda Pop, or Lemonade to one of the Saffron City guards to be granted access to the city.

Description

Games Description
Stad Restores HP that have been lost in battle by 60 HP.
GSC Restores Pokémon HP by 60.
RSEColoXD A fizzy soda drink that restores HP by 60 points.
FRLG A fizzy soda drink. It restores the HP of one Pokémon by 60 points.
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
A fizzy soda drink. It restores the HP of one Pokémon by 60 points.
XYORAS A highly carbonated soda drink. When consumed, it restores 60 HP to an injured Pokémon.
SMUSUM A highly carbonated soda drink. When consumed, it restores up to 50 HP to an injured Pokémon.
PE
SwSh
A highly carbonated soda drink. It can be used to restore 50 HP to a single Pokémon.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
RGBY
RBY
Celadon Department Store Vending Machines
GSC Mt. Moon Square Shop
Goldenrod Department Store Vending Machines
RSE Route 109 (Seashore House) Route 109 (Seashore House)
Lilycove Department Store Vending Machines
FRLG Two Island Market Stall
Celadon Department Store Vending Machines
Colo The Under Vending Machine
XD Pyrite Town Vending Machine
DPPt Route 225 Veilstone Department Store Vending Machines
HGSS Mt. Moon Square Shop
Goldenrod Department Store Vending Machines, Pokéathlon Dome Vending Machine
Pokéathlon Dome Vending Machine (80 Pts.)
PW Beautiful Beach, Resort, Sightseeing, Amity Meadow
BW Passerby Analytics HQ, Nacrene CityWe Vending Machines
B2W2 Passerby Analytics HQ, Nacrene CityWe Vending Machines
Join Avenue (Market, souvenir)
XY Cyllage City
Secret Super Training
ORAS Route 109 (Seashore House) Route 109 (Seashore House)
Vending Machines (Route 112 Cable Car station, Mt. Chimney Cable Car station, Stern's Shipyard, Seaside Cycling Road gates, Mauville City, Cove Lily Motel, Team Magma HideoutOR/Team Aqua HideoutAS, Weather Institute, Safari Zone, Slateport Harbor, Lilycove City Harbor, Lilycove Department Store)
Secret Super Training
Any Contest Spectacular Hall (random gift from a fan after completing a Super Rank Contest)
SMUSUM Paniola Ranch, Royal Avenue, Hano Beach, Kantonian Gym (×10)USUM Vending Machines (Ula'ula Ferry Terminal, Malie Community Center), Kantonian Gym (once per day)USUM
Festival Plaza (General Store, Soft Drink Parlor)
PE Celadon Department Store Vending Machines, Rocket Game Corner Vending Machines
SwSh Vending Machines (Motostoke Station, Hammerlocke Station, Wyndon Station)

Artwork

In the anime

A Soda Pop in the anime

In Triple Leaders, Triple Threats!, Cress offered to bring Ash a Soda Pop, but he declined, wanting to have a Gym battle rather than a drink.

In Mission: Defeat Your Rival!, Stephan was seen drinking Soda Pop.

In Lost at the League!, a vendor gave a Soda Pop to Axew.

In This Magik Moment!, a Soda Pop appeared as a part of a TV show starring Mallow, Lillie, and Lana.

Trivia

  • At normal purchase prices, the Soda Pop is the most cost-effective HP recovery item, recovering 1 HP per $6 spent. However, the Max Potion (as well as Full Restore and Revives in some cases) can potentially be more cost-effective if used under certain circumstances; the ideal situation for a Max Potion is a Blissey with maximum EVs and IVs in HP with 1 HP remaining, which would recover around 1 HP per $3.5 spent.
  • Soda Pop may be based on ramune, a type of drink originating from Japan.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 勁爽汽水 Gihngsóng Heiséui
Mandarin 勁爽汽水 / 劲爽汽水 Jìnshuǎng Qìshuǐ
Denmark Flag.png Danish Sodavand*
Finland Flag.png Finnish Limska*
Limukka*
France Flag.png French Soda Cool
Germany Flag.png German Sprudel
Italy Flag.png Italian Gassosa
South Korea Flag.png Korean 미네랄사이다 Mineral Cider
Poland Flag.png Polish Napój Gazowany
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Refrigerante
Spain Flag.png Spanish Refresco
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Soda cực phẩm

See also


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