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'''Herbal medicine''' is a type of [[item]] in the [[Pokémon games]]. They can be used during or outside of a {{pkmn|battle}} to restore a Pokémon's {{stat|HP}}, remove [[status ailment]]s, or revive a Pokémon, all with a side effect of lowering a Pokémon's [[happiness]] due to their bitter taste. They can be found on the ground, whether readily visible or hidden from sight and requiring an [[Itemfinder]] to locate; however, herbal medicine is usually bought from special [[Herb Shop]]s. It should be noted that other than the Revival Herb, the items are cheaper than their more-common counterparts (such as {{DL|Potion|Super Potion}}). Even the Revival Herb has a benefit, as {{DL|Revive|Max Revive}}s cannot be bought in Poké Marts.
'''Herbal medicine''' is a type of [[item]] in the [[Pokémon games]]. They can be used during or outside of a {{pkmn|battle}} to restore a Pokémon's {{stat|HP}}, remove [[status ailment]]s, or revive a Pokémon, all with a side effect of lowering a Pokémon's [[friendship]] due to their bitter taste. They can be found on the ground, whether readily visible or hidden from sight and requiring an [[Itemfinder]] to locate; however, herbal medicine is usually bought from special [[Herb Shop]]s. It should be noted that other than the Revival Herb, the items are cheaper than their more-common counterparts (such as {{DL|Potion|Super Potion}}). Even the Revival Herb has a benefit, as {{DL|Revive|Max Revive}}s cannot be bought in Poké Marts.


==Types of herbal medicine==
==Types of herbal medicine==
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|sell=225
|sell=225
|effect=Heals all [[Status ailment|status]] problems on a Pokémon.
|effect=Heals all [[Status ailment|status]] problems on a Pokémon.
|effect2=Lowers [[happiness]].
|effect2=Lowers [[friendship]].
|tcg=Heal Powder (Neo Destiny 104)
|tcg=Heal Powder (Neo Destiny 104)
|descgsc=Cures all status problems. Bitter.
|descgsc=Cures all status problems. Bitter.
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|sell=250
|sell=250
|effect=Restores a Pokémon by 50 {{stat|HP}}.
|effect=Restores a Pokémon by 50 {{stat|HP}}.
|effect2=Lowers [[happiness]].
|effect2=Lowers [[friendship]].
|descgsc=Restores Pokémon HP by 50. Bitter.
|descgsc=Restores Pokémon HP by 50. Bitter.
|descrse=A bitter powder that restores HP by 50 points.
|descrse=A bitter powder that restores HP by 50 points.
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|sell=400
|sell=400
|effect=Restores a Pokémon by 200 {{stat|HP}}.
|effect=Restores a Pokémon by 200 {{stat|HP}}.
|effect2=Lowers [[happiness]].
|effect2=Lowers [[friendship]].
|tcg=Energy Root (EX Unseen Forces 83)
|tcg=Energy Root (EX Unseen Forces 83)
|descgsc=Restores Pokémon HP by 200. Bitter.
|descgsc=Restores Pokémon HP by 200. Bitter.
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|sell=1400
|sell=1400
|effect=Revives a fainted Pokémon and restores it to full {{stat|HP}}.
|effect=Revives a fainted Pokémon and restores it to full {{stat|HP}}.
|effect2=Lowers [[happiness]].
|effect2=Lowers [[friendship]].
|descgsc=Revives fainted Pokémon. Bitter.
|descgsc=Revives fainted Pokémon. Bitter.
|descrse=A very bitter herb that revives a fainted Pokémon.
|descrse=A very bitter herb that revives a fainted Pokémon.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The effect of lowering a Pokémon's happiness due to its bitter taste applies even to those with a Calm, Gentle, Sassy, or Careful [[nature]], which are supposed to prefer bitter taste. This may suggest that taste preferences have relation only to [[Pokéblock]]s and [[Poffin]]s.
* The effect of lowering a Pokémon's friendship due to its bitter taste applies even to those with a Calm, Gentle, Sassy, or Careful [[nature]], which are supposed to prefer bitter taste. This may suggest that taste preferences have relation only to [[Pokéblock]]s and [[Poffin]]s.
* A man in [[Lavaridge Town]] states that {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Charcoal}} is used for making herbal medicine. In game, however, it serves no medicinal purposes.
* A man in [[Lavaridge Town]] states that {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Charcoal}} is used for making herbal medicine. In game, however, it serves no medicinal purposes.
* The Energy Root and {{DL|Drink|Fresh Water}} are the two most cost-effective HP recovery items, both recovering 1 HP per {{pdollar}}4 spent. However, the {{DL|Potion|Max Potion}} (as well as {{DL|Potion|Full Restore}} and [[Revive]]s in some cases) can potentially be more cost-effective if used under certain circumstances; the ideal situation for a {{DL|Potion|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.
* The Energy Root and {{DL|Drink|Fresh Water}} are the two most cost-effective HP recovery items, both recovering 1 HP per {{pdollar}}4 spent. However, the {{DL|Potion|Max Potion}} (as well as {{DL|Potion|Full Restore}} and [[Revive]]s in some cases) can potentially be more cost-effective if used under certain circumstances; the ideal situation for a {{DL|Potion|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.

Revision as of 01:43, 28 April 2012

Herbal medicine is a type of item in the Pokémon games. They can be used during or outside of a battle to restore a Pokémon's HP, remove status ailments, or revive a Pokémon, all with a side effect of lowering a Pokémon's friendship due to their bitter taste. They can be found on the ground, whether readily visible or hidden from sight and requiring an Itemfinder to locate; however, herbal medicine is usually bought from special Herb Shops. It should be noted that other than the Revival Herb, the items are cheaper than their more-common counterparts (such as Super Potion). Even the Revival Herb has a benefit, as Max Revives cannot be bought in Poké Marts.

Types of herbal medicine

Artwork

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

Dream Heal Powder Sprite.png File:Dream EnergyPowder Sprite.png Dream Energy Root Sprite.png Dream Revival Herb Sprite.png
Heal Powder EnergyPowder Energy Root Revival Herb


In the anime

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A Revival Herb in the anime

Many herbs not found in the games, such as Salveyo weed and Remeyo weed, have been featured in the anime. Characters like Brock and Iris specialize in using herbs to help sick Pokémon.

Heal Powder appeared in The Brockster Is In!.

Revival Herbs were shown in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram and Stopping the Rage of Legends! (Part 1). They grow on Milos Island.

In the TCG

The following is a list of cards featuring herbal medicine. The English language release of the Revival Herb uses an alternate translation of its Japanese name, Life Herb.

Name Type Rarity Set Set no.
Heal Powder T Common Neo Destiny 104/105
Life Herb T Uncommon EX Hidden Legends 90/101
Uncommon EX FireRed & LeafGreen 93/112
Uncommon Platinum 108/127
Uncommon Unleashed 79/95
Energy Root T[Tool] Uncommon EX Unseen Forces 83/115

Trivia

  • The effect of lowering a Pokémon's friendship due to its bitter taste applies even to those with a Calm, Gentle, Sassy, or Careful nature, which are supposed to prefer bitter taste. This may suggest that taste preferences have relation only to Pokéblocks and Poffins.
  • A man in Lavaridge Town states that Charcoal is used for making herbal medicine. In game, however, it serves no medicinal purposes.
  • The Energy Root and Fresh Water are the two most cost-effective HP recovery items, both recovering 1 HP per $4 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.
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Mints • Mochi • Drinks • Herbal medicine
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