From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia.
- Pokémon drink redirects here. For the items that represent real-world drinks, see Drink.
- Iron redirects here. For Steven's Beldum with the nickname Iron, see Steven Stone → Iron.
- PP Max redirects here. For the item with the same Japanese name, see Ether → Max Elixir.
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, Power Points, or level of a Trainer's Pokémon. Most vitamins are named after real minerals and organic compounds important to bodily health.
Effect
In all core series games since Generation III, vitamins that affect stats increase a Pokémon's effort values (EVs) for a given stat by 10 EV points, only raising a stat's EVs to a maximum of 100 or the total EVs to a maximum of 510. 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.
Rare Candies will increase a Pokémon's level by one, using the minimum amount of experience required for the Pokémon to reach the next level.
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 in the Pokémon Lottery Corner. PP Max is not sold anywhere.
Rare Candies can be purchased at the Sinnoh and Johto Battle Frontiers, the Battle Subway, the PWT, and the Battle Maison 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, Shopping Mall Nine, and the Laverre City Poké Mart. 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.
Types of vitamins
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Price: $9800
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Sell for: $4900
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Locations
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RBY
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store
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GSC
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store, Goldenrod Department Store, Battle TowerC
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RSE
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Various locations, Lilycove Department Store, Slateport City (Energy Guru), Battle FrontierE, PickupE
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FRLG
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store, Cerulean City
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Colo
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Agate Village
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DPPt
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Various locations, Veilstone Department Store, Battle ParkDP, Battle FrontierPt
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HGSS
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store, Goldenrod Department Store, Safari Zone Gate, Battle Frontier
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BW
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Various locations, Battle Subway, Shopping Mall Nine
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B2W2
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Various locations, Shopping Mall Nine, Battle Subway, Pokémon World Tournament, Join Avenue (Market), Black Tower/White Treehollow (Area 1-5 reward)
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XY
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Battle Maison and Laverre City Poké Mart, Route 8, Route 15, Route 19, Lost Hotel (Trash Cans), PokéMileage Club (Graffiti Eraser, Lv. 3)
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ORAS
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Lilycove City (Level 3)
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Description
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Stad
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Increases the maximum HP of the selected Pokémon.
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GSC
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Raises the HP of one Pokémon.
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RS
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Raises the HP of one Pokémon.
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E
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Raises the base HP of one Pokémon.
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FRLG
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base HP of one Pokémon.
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Colo
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Raises the HP of one Pokémon.
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XD
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Raises the base HP of one Pokémon.
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DPPt HGSS
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base HP of a single Pokémon.
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BWB2W2
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base HP of a single Pokémon.
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XYORAS
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the base HP of a single Pokémon.
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Price: $9800
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Sell for: $4900
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Locations
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RBY
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store
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GSC
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store, Goldenrod Department Store, Battle TowerC, Goldenrod Department Store rooftop saleC, Dragonair traded from Yellow
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RSE
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Various locations, Lilycove Department Store, Slateport City (Energy Guru), Battle FrontierE, Pickup
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FRLG
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store, Cerulean City
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Colo
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Agate Village
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DPPt
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Various locations, Veilstone Department Store, Battle ParkDP, Battle FrontierPt
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HGSS
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store, Goldenrod Department Store, Safari Zone Gate, Battle Frontier
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BW
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Various locations, Battle Subway, Shopping Mall Nine
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B2W2
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Various locations, Shopping Mall Nine, Battle Subway, Pokémon World Tournament, Join Avenue (Market), Black Tower/White Treehollow (Area 1-5 reward)
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XY
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Battle Maison and Laverre City Poké Mart, Lumiose City (Centrico Boulevard), Cyllage City, Route 15, Route 20, Lost Hotel (Trash Cans), PokéMileage Club (Graffiti Eraser, Lv. 1)
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ORAS
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Lilycove City (Level 3)
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Description
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Stad
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Increases the Attack power of the selected Pokémon.
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GSC
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Raises Attack of one Pokémon.
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RS
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Raises the stat Attack of one Pokémon.
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E
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Raises the base Attack stat of one Pokémon.
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FRLG
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Attack stat of one Pokémon.
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Colo
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Raises the stat Attack of one Pokémon.
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XD
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Raises the base Attack stat of one Pokémon.
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DPPt HGSS
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Attack stat of a single Pokémon.
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BWB2W2
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Attack stat of a single Pokémon.
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XYORAS
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the base Attack stat of a single Pokémon.
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Price: $9800
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Sell for: $4900
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Locations
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RBY
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store
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GSC
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store, Goldenrod Department Store, Battle TowerC
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RSE
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Various locations, Lilycove Department Store, Slateport City (Energy Guru), Battle FrontierE
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FRLG
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store, Cerulean City
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Colo
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Agate Village
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DPPt
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Various locations, Veilstone Department Store, Battle ParkDP, Battle FrontierPt
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HGSS
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store, Goldenrod Department Store, Safari Zone Gate, Battle Frontier, Scary Cave
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BW
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Various locations, Battle Subway, Shopping Mall Nine
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B2W2
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Various locations, Shopping Mall Nine, Battle Subway, Pokémon World Tournament Reward for defeating Infielders at Big Stadium and Small Court, Join Avenue (Market), Black Tower/White Treehollow (Area 1-5 reward)
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XY
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Battle Maison and Laverre City Poké Mart, Reflection Cave, Lost Hotel (Trash Cans), Terminus Cave, PokéMileage Club (Graffiti Eraser, Lv. 2)
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ORAS
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Lilycove City (Level 3)
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Description
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Stad
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Increases the Defense rating of the selected Pokémon.
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GSC
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Raises Defense of one Pokémon.
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RS
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Raises the stat Defense of one Pokémon.
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E
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Raises the base Defense stat of one Pokémon.
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FRLG
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Defense stat of one Pokémon.
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Colo
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Raises the stat Defense of one Pokémon.
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XD
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Raises the base Defense stat of one Pokémon.
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DPPt HGSS
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Defense stat of a single Pokémon.
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BWB2W2
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Defense stat of a single Pokémon.
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XYORAS
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the base Defense stat of a single Pokémon.
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Price: $9800
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Sell for: $4900
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Locations
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RBY
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store
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GSC
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store, Goldenrod Department Store, Battle TowerC
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RSE
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Various locations, Lilycove Department Store, Slateport City (Energy Guru), Battle FrontierE
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FRLG
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store, Cerulean City
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Colo
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Agate Village
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DPPt
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Various locations, Veilstone Department Store, Battle ParkDP, Battle FrontierPt
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HGSS
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store, Goldenrod Department Store, Safari Zone Gate, Battle Frontier, Treehouse
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BW
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Various locations, Battle Subway, Shopping Mall Nine
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B2W2
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Various locations, Shopping Mall Nine, Battle Subway, Pokémon World Tournament, Join Avenue (Market), Black Tower/White Treehollow (Area 1-5 reward)
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XY
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Battle Maison and Laverre City Poké Mart, Route 17, Lost Hotel (Trash Cans), PokéMileage Club (Graffiti Eraser, Lv. 1)
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ORAS
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Lilycove City (Level 3)
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Description
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Stad
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Increases the Special rating of the selected Pokémon.
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GSC
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Ups Special stats of one Pokémon.
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RS
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Raises the stat Sp.Atk of one Pokémon.
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E
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Raises the base Sp.Atk stat of one Pokémon.
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FRLG
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Sp. Atk stat of one Pokémon.
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Colo
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Raises the stat Sp. Atk of one Pokémon.
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XD
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Raises the base Sp. Atk stat of one Pokémon.
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DPPt HGSS
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Sp. Atk (Special Attack) stat of a single Pokémon.
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BWB2W2
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Sp. Atk (Special Attack) stat of a single Pokémon.
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XYORAS
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the base Sp. Atk stat of a single Pokémon.
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Price: $9800
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Sell for: $4900
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Effect:
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Adds 10 Special Defense EVs to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 100 Special Defense EVs.
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Locations
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RSE
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Various locations, Lilycove Department Store, Slateport City (Energy Guru), Battle FrontierE
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FRLG
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store, Cerulean City
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Colo
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Agate Village
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DPPt
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Various locations, Veilstone Department Store, Battle ParkDP, Battle FrontierPt
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HGSS
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store, Goldenrod Department Store, Safari Zone Gate, Battle Frontier
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BW
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Various locations, Battle Subway, Shopping Mall Nine
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B2W2
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Various locations, Shopping Mall Nine, Battle Subway, Pokémon World Tournament Reward for defeating Smashers at Big Stadium and Small Court, Join Avenue (Market), Black Tower/White Treehollow (Area 1-5 reward)
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XY
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Battle Maison and Laverre City Poké Mart, Lost Hotel (Trash Cans), Frost Cavern, Victory Road, PokéMileage Club (Graffiti Eraser, Lv. 2)
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ORAS
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Lilycove City (Level 3)
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Description
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RS
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Raises the stat Sp.Def of one Pokémon.
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E
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Raises the base Sp.Def stat of one Pokémon.
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FRLG
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Sp. Def stat of one Pokémon.
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Colo
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Raises the stat Sp. Def of one Pokémon.
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XD
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Raises the base Sp. Def stat of one Pokémon.
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DPPt HGSS
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Sp. Def (Special Defense) stat of a single Pokémon.
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BWB2W2
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Sp. Def (Special Defense) stat of a single Pokémon.
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XYORAS
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the base Sp. Def stat of a single Pokémon.
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Price: $9800
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Sell for: $4900
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Locations
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RBY
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store
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GSC
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store, Goldenrod Department Store, Battle TowerC
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RSE
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Various locations, Lilycove Department Store, Slateport City (Energy Guru), Battle FrontierE
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FRLG
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store, Cerulean City
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Colo
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Agate Village
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DPPt
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Various locations, Veilstone Department Store, Battle ParkDP, Battle FrontierPt
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HGSS
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Various locations, Celadon Department Store, Goldenrod Department Store, Safari Zone Gate, Battle Frontier
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BW
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Various locations, Battle Subway, Shopping Mall Nine
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B2W2
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Various locations, Shopping Mall Nine, Battle Subway, Pokémon World Tournament, Join Avenue (Market), Black Tower/White Treehollow (Area 1-5 reward)
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XY
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Battle Maison and Laverre City Poké Mart, Lost Hotel (Trash Cans), Victory Road, PokéMileage Club (Graffiti Eraser, Lv. 3)
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ORAS
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Lilycove City (Level 3)
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Description
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Stad
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Increases the Speed of the selected Pokémon.
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GSC
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Raises Speed of one Pokémon.
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RS
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Raises the stat Speed of one Pokémon.
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E
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Raises the base Speed stat of one Pokémon.
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FRLG
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Speed stat of one Pokémon.
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Colo
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Raises the stat Speed of one Pokémon.
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XD
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Raises the base Speed stat of one Pokémon.
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DPPt HGSS
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Speed stat of a single Pokémon.
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BWB2W2
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Speed stat of a single Pokémon.
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XYORAS
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the base Speed stat of a single Pokémon.
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Cannot be bought
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Sell for: $4900
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Effect:
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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.
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Locations
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RBY
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Celadon City, Route 13, Route 17, Cerulean Cave, Rocket Hideout, Power Plant (Itemfinder only)
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GSC
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Various locations, Lucky Channel (2 digits)
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RSE
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Various locations, Lilycove Department Store Pokémon Lottery Corner (2 digits), Pickup
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FRLG
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Various locations, Pickup, Cerulean City
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DPPt
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Various locations, Jubilife TV Pokémon Lottery Corner (2 digits), Pickup
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HGSS
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Various locations, Pickup, Goldenrod Radio Tower Pokémon Lottery Corner (2 digits), Pokéathlon DomeTuTh, Rugged Road, Stormy Beach, Suburban Area
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BW
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Various locations, Pickup
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B2W2
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Various locations, Pickup, Join Avenue (Raffle Shop, Market)
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XY
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Loto-ID Center (2 digits), Lumiose City South Boulevard Pokémon Center, Route 19, Super Training, PokéMileage Club (PokéMileage Shop; Graffiti Eraser, all levels), Pickup, Kiloude City, Route 7, Route 13, Route 15, Route 18, Route 21, Frost Cavern, Victory Road, from the Poké Radar Researcher in Sycamore Pokémon Lab in return for a chain length of at least 11 requested Pokémon
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Description
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Stad
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Increases the PP of the selected move by 20 percent.
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GSC
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Raises max PP of a selected move.
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RSE
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Raises the maximum PP of a selected move.
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FRLG
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Slightly raises the maximum PP of a selected move for one Pokémon.
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Colo XD
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Raises the maximum PP of a selected move.
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DPPt HGSS
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It slightly raises the maximum PP of a selected move that has been learned by the target Pokémon.
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BWB2W2
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It slightly raises the maximum PP of a selected move that has been learned by the target Pokémon.
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XYORAS
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A medicine that can slightly raise the maximum PP of a single move that has been learned by the target Pokémon.
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Cannot be bought
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Sell for: $4900
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Effect:
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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.
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Locations
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RSE
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Trick House prize, Team Magma HideoutE
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FRLG
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Cape Brink
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DPPt
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Route 224, Route 226, Route 228Pt
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HGSS
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Vermilion City, Diglett's Cave, Route 45
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BW
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Relic Castle Reward for defeating Veterans at Big Stadium and Small Court
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B2W2
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Various locations, Join Avenue (Raffle Shop)
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XY
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Loto-ID Center (3 Digits), Super Training, PokéMileage Club (Graffiti Eraser, all levels), from the Poké Radar Researcher in Sycamore Pokémon Lab in return for a chain length of at least 21 requested Pokémon
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Description
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RSE
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Raises the PP of a move to its maximum points.
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FRLG
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Raises the PP of a selected move to its maximum level for one Pokémon.
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Colo XD
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Raises the PP of a move to its maximum points.
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DPPt HGSS
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It maximally raises the top PP of a selected move that has been learned by the target Pokémon.
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BWB2W2
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It maximally raises the top PP of a selected move that has been learned by the target Pokémon.
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XYORAS
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A medicine that can optimally raise the maximum PP of a single move that has been learned by the target Pokémon.
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Rare Candy ふしぎなアメ Mysterious Candy
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Cannot be bought
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Sell for: $2400
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Effect:
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Raises a Pokémon by one level, up to level 100.*
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Locations
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RBY
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Various locations
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GSC
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Various locations, Goldenrod Radio Tower (3 Blue Card points)C
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RSE
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Various locations, Pickup
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FRLG
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Various locations, Pickup
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DPPt
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Various locations, Pickup, held by Liam and Celeste's Blissey (Pokémon Mansion)Pt
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HGSS
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Various locations, Pickup, Pokéathlon DomeMoSa, Sinnoh Field, Sightseeing
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BW
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Various locations, Pickup, Battle Subway, Pokémon Café Forest, Rugged Mountain
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B2W2
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Various locations, Pickup, Battle Subway, Pokémon World Tournament, Join Avenue (Raffle Shop, reward), Black Tower/White Treehollow (Area 6-10 reward)
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XY
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Pickup, Lumiose City South Boulevard Pokémon Center, Battle Maison, PokéMileage Club (PokéMileage Shop; Graffiti Eraser, all levels), Ambrette Town, Couriway Town, Route 13, Route 14, Route 16, Route 17, Route 18 (from Psychic Inver), Route 21, Parfum Palace, Lysandre Labs, Victory Road, from the Poké Radar Researcher in Sycamore Pokémon Lab in return for a chain length of at least 31 requested Pokémon
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ORAS
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Pickup, Battle Resort
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Secondary effect:
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Revives a fainted Pokémon (amount of HP remaining is varied).
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Description
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Stad
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Raises the level of the selected Pokémon by one.
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GSC
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Raises level of a Pokémon by one.
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RSE
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Raises the level of a Pokémon by one.
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FRLG
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A candy that is packed with energy. It raises the level of a Pokémon by one.
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Colo XD
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Raises the level of a Pokémon by one.
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DPPt HGSS
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A candy that is packed with energy. It raises the level of a single Pokémon by one.
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BWB2W2
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A candy that is packed with energy. It raises the level of a single Pokémon by one.
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XYORAS
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A candy that is packed with energy. When consumed, it will instantly raise the level of a single Pokémon by one.
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This item was featured in the TCG.
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Artwork
These are artwork of the items as seen in the Pokémon Dream World.
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HP Up
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Protein
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Iron
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Calcium
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Zinc
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Carbos
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PP Up
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PP Max
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Rare Candy
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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
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. Brock said that the original would merely "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.
In the TCG
The following is a list of cards named Rare Candy.
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.
In other languages
HP Up
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Protein
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Iron
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Calcium
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Zinc
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Carbos
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PP Up
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PP Max
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Rare Candy
Language
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Title
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Japanese
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ふしぎなアメ Mysterious Candy
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French
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Super Bonbon
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German
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Sonderbonbon
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Italian
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Caramella Rara
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Korean
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이상한사탕 Isanghan Satang
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Spanish
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Carameloraro
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