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Calcium made its anime debut 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.
Calcium made its anime debut 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.


In ''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'', the Rare Candy made its anime debut. However, unlike in the games, where the Rare Candy levels up a Pokémon, in the episode it actually makes the Pokémon larger (and in some cases uncontrollable) due to the fact that this was a specially modified and experimental version of it. The original was stated by [[Brock]] to "enhance a Pokémon's abilities".. Also, due to a dubbing error, the Rare Candy was referred by a direct translation of its Japanese name, Mystery Candy.
In ''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'', the Rare Candy made its anime debut. However, unlike in the games, where the Rare Candy levels up a Pokémon, in the episode it actually makes the Pokémon larger (and in some cases uncontrollable) due to the fact that this was a specially modified and experimental version of it. The original was stated by [[Brock]] to "enhance a Pokémon's abilities". Also, due to a dubbing error, the Rare Candy was referred by a direct translation of its Japanese name, Mystery Candy.


In ''[[BW070|The Clubsplosion Begins!]]'', a full set of Vitamins (PP Up, PP Max and Rare Candy are excluded) were announced to be the prize for the [[Clubsplosion]] tournament, like how the set of [[Wing]]s was the prize for the [[Club Battle]] tournament. They were eventually won by [[Stephan]].
In ''[[BW070|The Clubsplosion Begins!]]'', a full set of Vitamins (PP Up, PP Max and Rare Candy are excluded) were announced to be the prize for the [[Clubsplosion]] tournament, like how the set of [[Wing]]s was the prize for the [[Club Battle]] tournament. They were eventually won by [[Stephan]].

Revision as of 22:19, 29 August 2012

Pokémon drink redirects here. For the items that represent real-world drinks, see Drink.
Rare Candy artwork from Generation I

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 of a Trainer's Pokémon. Most vitamins are named after real minerals and organic compounds important to bodily health.

Effect

In Generations I and II, vitamins gave 2560 Stat Exp to a stat, but could only be given until that stat had 25600 Stat Exp. However, in Generation III and beyond, stats were calculated with the system of effort values, and so instead vitamins give a Pokémon 10 EV points to a stat, only working if the EVs of the stat raised are less than 100, and if the total EVs are less than 510.

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 moves. Rare Candy is also an exception to this, since it instead raises the Pokémon's level by one.

From Generation II onward, vitamins also increase the friendship of the affected Pokémon.

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 in the Pokémon Lottery Corner. PP Max is not sold anywhere.

Rare Candies can be purchased at the Sinnoh and Johto Battle Frontiers and at the Battle Subway for 48 BP each. They can also be purchased at the Pokéathlon Dome on Mondays and Saturdays.

All other vitamins are available to buy for $9800 ($4900 at a sale) at Celadon Department Store, Goldenrod Department Store, Lilycove Department Store, Veilstone Department Store, Slateport market, the Safari Zone Gate, and Shopping Mall Nine. They may also be purchased at Cerulean City in exchange for Berry Powder. Vitamins can also be purchased at both Battle Frontiers and the Battle Subway for 1 BP each.

Types of vitamins

Artwork

These are artwork of the items as seen in the Pokémon Dream World.

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


In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon

Main article: Health drink

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, Protein, Calcium, Iron and Zinc appear as types of health drink. Their effects are based on their effects in the main series.

In the anime

Vitamins in the anime

Calcium made its anime debut 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.

In Caterpie's Big Dilemma, the Rare Candy made its anime debut. However, unlike in the games, where the Rare Candy levels up a Pokémon, in the episode it actually makes the Pokémon larger (and in some cases uncontrollable) due to the fact that this was a specially modified and experimental version of it. The original was stated by Brock to "enhance a Pokémon's abilities". Also, due to a dubbing error, the Rare Candy was referred by a direct translation of its Japanese name, Mystery Candy.

In The Clubsplosion Begins!, a full set of Vitamins (PP Up, PP Max and Rare Candy are excluded) were announced to be the prize for the Clubsplosion tournament, like how the set of Wings was the prize for the Club Battle tournament. They were eventually won by Stephan.

  • Rare Candy

    Rare Candy

  • Calcium

    Calcium

In the TCG

The following is a list of cards named Rare Candy.

Name Type Rarity Set Set no.
Rare Candy T Uncommon EX Sandstorm 88/100
Uncommon EX Emerald 83/106
Uncommon EX Holon Phantoms 90/110
Uncommon POP Series 5 7/17
Uncommon Great Encounters 102/106
Uncommon POP Series 8 10/17
Uncommon Unleashed 82/95
I Uncommon Reviving Legends 071/080

Trivia

  • The item duplication glitch is sometimes called the Rare Candy glitch due to the desirability of Rare Candies.
  • The PP Max's English name is the same as the Japanese name of the Max Elixir.
  • Despite the name "Vitamin" referring to them, the Calcium, Iron and Zinc are based on minerals important for the human body, while the Protein and Carbos are based on two of the main constituents found on the nutrition labels of food products.
  • The Japanese names of the vitamins reveal them to be other compounds, specifically taurine, bromhexine, lysozyme, chitosan, and indometacin, used for treatment of the body.
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Mints • Mochi • Drinks • Herbal medicine
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