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Magikarp salesman

2008-07-27T05:45:09Z

MechaEmperor7000:

[[Image:Magikarp_salesman.jpg|thumb|right|The Magikarp salesman]]
The '''Magikarp salesman''' (Japanese: '''コイキング売り''' ''Koiking-uri'') is a tricky man who is always getting [[James]] to buy one of his [[Pokémon]]. He is voiced by 石塚運昇 ''[[Unshō Ishizuka]]'' in Japanese and by [[Eric Stuart]] in the English {{4Kids}} dub. He seems to be a reference to the infamous man in the Mt. Moon Pokémon Center in [[Pokémon Red and Blue|Red, Blue]], [[Pokémon Yellow|Yellow]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, and LeafGreen]], who would sell the player an ordinary {{p|Magikarp}} for {{PDollar}}500 (but of course, Magikarp is the most common Pokémon while fishing). However, the games' Magikarp salesman did serve some purpose, because a player could use him to get a Magikarp before receiving a rod, so they could get a Gyarados early on.

His first appearance in the anime was on the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]] in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'' selling {{p|Magikarp}} to anyone foolish enough to buy one. He would tell them that they would reproduce and make the buyer rich. [[James]] was foolish enough to buy one which later [[evolution|evolved]] into a {{TP|James|Gyarados}}. Later he would trade his [[James's second Victreebel|Weepinbell]] for [[James's Victreebel]]. He has also appeared in [[Hoenn]], selling a {{TP|James|Hoppip}} disguised as {{p|Chimecho}} when James was searching for a Chimecho, and also selling Magikarp disguised as a [[Jessie's Magikarp|Feebas]] for a {{an|Spoink}} [[Valuable item#Pearl and Big Pearl|pearl]] which [[Team Rocket]] stole. Both of them were successfully sold to Team Rocket.

He tried his golden Magikarp scam on [[Tracey Sketchit|Tracey]] in ''[[H004|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'' claiming that the Magikarp could lay golden [[eggs]]. However, unlike Team Rocket, Tracey was too smart to fall for this trick. The Magikarp Salesman ran off when he discovered that it was [[Professor Oak's laboratory]].

He made a cameo when {{Ash}} [[captured Pokémon|captured]] [[Dawn's Aipom|Aipom]] in ''[[AG181|Channeling the Battle Zone]]''.

His latest appearance was in ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want an Evolution]]''. He sold an Evolution machine/Mecha-bot to Team Rocket. While he did inform Team Rocket that the machine must warm up for at least a week before use, Team Rocket forgot to follow his instructions, which resulted in failure in evolving Pokémon and sustaining its Mecha-bot form. it is therefore unknown if this was another one of his scams, or if the machine would truly have worked. However, considering he ran off after telling them, it may have been another lie to keep them from following him.

==Pokémon==
===On hand===
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=200px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[Image:129.png]] {{TP|Magikarp salesman|Magikarp}} (Many)
| align=center | [[Image:187.png]] {{p|Hoppip}} (Many, disguised as {{p|Chimecho}})
|}

===Sold===
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=200px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[Image:129.png]] [[James's Gyarados|Magikarp]]
| align=center | [[Image:129.png]] {{TP|Jessie|Magikarp}} (Disguised as a {{p|Feebas}})
| align=center | [[Image:187.png]] {{TP|James|Hoppip}} (Disguised as a {{p|Chimecho}})
|}
===Traded away===
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=100px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[Image:070.png]] [[James's second Victreebel|Weepinbell]]
|}
===Released===
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=100px cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[Image:071.png]] [[James's Victreebel|Victreebel]]
|}

==Trivia==
*The Magikarp salesman was given a Hispanic accent in all of the dubbed episodes except for ''[[H004|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'' where he speaks without an accent. This may have been an oversight of the [[Pokémon Chronicles]] production team, as after [[Pokémon USA]] took over the dubbing, his Hispanic accent returned in ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want an Evolution]]''.

==External links==
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/s-koikinguri.html Koiking-uri's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)

[[Category:Anime characters]]

Electrode (Pokémon)

2008-07-26T00:25:39Z

MechaEmperor7000: /* Physiology */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Voltorb | next=Exeggcute }}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Electrode |
jname=マルマイン |
tmname=Marumine |
image=101Electrode.png|size=130|
caption=Artwork from FR/LG |
ndex=101 |
jdex=121 |
hdex=085 |
adex=077 |
typen=1 |
type1=Electric |
type2= |
species=Ball |
height-ftin=3′11″ |
height-m=1.2 |
weight-lbs=146.8 |
weight-kg=66.6 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Soundproof |
ability2=Static |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Mineral |
egggroup2= |
hatchsteps=5,120 |
effortyield=2 Spd |
expyield=150 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gender=none |
female=0 |
male=0 |
color=Red |
catchrate=60 |
body=01 |
pokefordex=electrode |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Electrode''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''マルマイン''' ''Marumine'') is an {{t|Electric}}-type Pokémon.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
This Pokémon resembles a [[Poké Ball]]. For this reason, many trainers try to pick it up in the [[Power Plant]], mistaking it for an item. Electrode has made many appearances in the series, and even some appearances in [[Super Smash Bros.]], [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]], and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. Interestingly, whereas it's pre-evolution form resembles a conventional pokeball in both shape and color, this pokemon has it's colors reversed (the red being on the bottom and white on top)

====Gender differences====
This Pokémon is genderless.

====Special abilities====
The more electric energy Electrode consumes, the faster it moves. If agitated, it may randomly {{m2|Explosion|explode}}.

===Behavior===

Electrode tend to live in power plants where fresh electricity is being generated. As a result, this Pokémon often causes blackouts. Electrode {{m2|Explosion|explodes}} in response to even the smallest stimuli. It is known to explode when bored just to entertain itself.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Urban.gif|right|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Urban Pokémon|Urban Pokémon]]]]
Electrode live in power plants.

===Diet===
''Main article: [[Pokémon food]]''

Electrode feeds off of electricity in the atmosphere. It explodes when it eats too much electricity.

==In the anime==
[[Image:EP114.jpg|thumb|right|A field of Electrode in the anime.]]
Electrode's first appearance was during ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon]]''. It was used in a Pokémon Race.

When [[Team Rocket]] was trying to infiltrate [[Prof. Oak]]'s lab in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Poké Corral]]'', they fell into a pit of Electrode.

In [[Pikachu's Vacation]], an Electrode's explosion signaled the start of a swimming race between [[Ash's Squirtle]] and a {{p|Marill}}.

An Electrode has also been owned by [[Danny]], the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Navel Island]].

Electrode's first major role was during ''[[EP114|The Underground Round Up]]''. A town was over-populated with these Bomb-Ball Pokémon and a man named {{Oi|Poncho}} had a job of removing them.

In ''[[AG041|What You Seed is What You Get]]'', an Electrode that was painted like a {{wp|watermelon}} was guarding a patch of [[Watmel Berry|Watmel Berries]].

In ''[[AG187|Pinch Healing]]'', [[Jessie]] unintentionally and indirectly caused an Electrode to fall and explode on a bus that a Poké-sitter was driving.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Special manga===
Electrode makes a cameo aboard the [[S.S. Anne]] in ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]'' as one of [[Lt. Surge]]'s Pokémon ready to attack {{Special|Red}}. Lt. Surge also possesses a cannon capable of firing Electrode at high speeds to attack, supplied by Team Rocket technology. Since the disbandment of [[Team Rocket]] at the end of {{PSV|7}}, Lt. Surge is technically no longer a member, and it is unconfirmed if he still possesses the weaponry.

The Team Rocket grunts use a Voltorb and an Electrode to attack Yellow in the volume with the S.S. Anne. 

[[Eusine]], as seen in {{PSV|10}}, possesses an Electrode as well, allowing him to travel over large distances by riding it. Eusine's Electrode apparently uses {{m2|Magnet Rise|electric charges}} to suspend itself in mid-air.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Electrode (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
[[Image:ElectrodeBrawl.jpg|right|thumb|An Electrode in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] that failed to {{m2|Explosion|Explode}}.]]
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]===
In the original Smash Bros. Electrode would appear from the doorway atop the [[Silph Co.]] building on the [[Saffron City (stage)|Saffron City stage]] and use {{m|Explosion}}, damaging any players near it. In the sequels, it would be released randomly from a [[Poké Ball]]. When released, Electrode will pause for a few seconds before using Explosion. It can be picked up and thrown, though this is risky as Electrode will hurt everyone near it, including the player who threw the Poké Ball. Electrode functions in Brawl in much the same way as in Melee, however, sometimes, it will fail to explode. Electrode will however explode after a short time it fails.

====Melee trophy information====
Electrode, an electric Ball Pokémon, is the evolved form of Voltorb. It has the tendency to explode with even the slightest provocation, which has earned it the nickname "Wrecking Ball". Electrode is the quickest Pokémon found to date, and its distinctive white-over-red coloring is the opposite of Voltorb's.

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{dex
|gen=1
|type=electric
|redbluedex=It stores electric energy under very high pressure. It often {{m2|Explosion|explodes}} with little or no provocation.
|yellowdex=Stores electrical energy inside its body. Even the slightest shock could trigger a huge explosion.
|stadiumdex=Stores enormous amounts of electricity within its body and explodes with the slightest provocation. Extremely dangerous.
|golddex=It is dangerous. If it has too much electricity and has nothing to do, it amuses itself by exploding.
|silverdex=It stores an overflowing amount of electric energy inside its body. Even a small shock makes it explode.
|crystaldex=The more energy it charges up, the faster it gets. But this also makes it more likely to explode.
|stadium2dex=It is dangerous. If it has too much electricity and has nothing to do, it amuses itself by exploding.
|rubydex=Electrode eats electricity in the atmosphere. On days when lightning strikes, you can see this Pokémon exploding all over the place from eating too much electricity.
|sapphiredex=One of Electrode's characteristics is its attraction to electricity. It is a problematical Pokémon that congregates mostly at electrical power plants to feed on electricity that has just been generated.
|emeralddex=They appear in great numbers at electric power plants. Because they feed on electricity, they cause massive and chaotic blackouts in nearby cities.
|firereddex=It {{m2|Explosion|explodes}} in response to even minor stimuli. It is feared, with the nickname of "The Bomb Ball."
|leafgreendex=It stores electric energy under very high pressure. It often {{m2|Explosion|explodes}} with little or no provocation.
|diamonddex=It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity.
|pearldex=It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Electric |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Rare |
rbarea=[[Cerulean Cave]] |
yrarity=Rare |
yarea=[[Power Plant]] |
gsrarity=Three |
gsarea=[[Mahogany Town]] [[Team Rocket]] base |
crarity=Three |
carea=[[Mahogany Town]] [[Team Rocket]] base |
rsrarity=Rare |
rsarea=[[New Mauville]], [[Magma Hideout|Magma]]/[[Aqua Hideout]] |
erarity=Rare |
earea=[[Aqua Hideout]], [[New Mauville]] |
frlgrarity=Rare |
frlgarea=[[Cerulean Cave]] |
colorarity=None |
coloarea=Trade |
xdrarity=Evolve |
xdarea=[[Evolve]] {{p|Voltorb}} |
dprarity=Evolve |
dparea=[[Evolve]] {{p|Voltorb}} |
palarea=Field |
}}

====In side games====

{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{electric color}};"
! Game
! Location
|-
| [[Pokémon Snap]]
| [[Pokémon Island Tunnel|Tunnel]]
|-
| [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]
| Evolve from {{p|Voltorb}}
|-
| [[Pokémon Trozei!]]
| Secret Storage 15 Mr. Who's Den
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)]]
| Evolve from {{p|Voltorb}}
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)]]
| [[Concealed Ruins]] (B16-B29) [[World Abyss]] (B1-B29)
|-
| [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
| [[Asoheru Building]]
|}

===Base stats===
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP=60 |
Attack=50 |
Defense=70 |
SpAtk=80 |
SpDef=80 |
Special=80 |
Speed=140 }}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=electric|
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 50 |
Fighting=100 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric= 50 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}

===Learnset===
{{evolved learnset intro|Electrode}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|electric|electric|4|1|Voltorb}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|5|Tackle|Normal|Physical|30|95|35|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|8|SonicBoom|Normal|Special|—|90|20|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|12|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|15|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|19|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|22|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|26|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|29|Selfdestruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|35|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|40|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|46|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|51|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|57|Mirror Coat|Psychic|Special|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{movelist/note|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|electric|electric|4|1|Electrode}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM12]]|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM16]]|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM24]]|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM25]]|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM34]]|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM41]]|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM57]]|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM64]]|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM73]]|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM74]]|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{movelist/note|4}}

====By [[breeding]]====
None.

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|electric|electric|4|1|Electrode}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5|Beauty|0}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20|Tough|2}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cool|3}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mtentry4|no|yes|no|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mtentry4|yes|yes|no|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{tutor/note|4}}

====[[TCG|TCG]]-only Moves====
*{{m|ThunderShock}} {{ic|Electric}}
*{{m|Supersonic}} {{ic|Normal}}

===Side game data===

{{Side game|
type=electric |
ndex=101 |
Pinevo=yes |
PinRSevo=yes |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Power Plant |
P1= Whoa! Don't touch me! I'm liable to [[Explosion (move)|blow up!]]|
P2= Watch it! My HP is down to half. |
P3= I can't hold it... I'm about to blow up. |
PL= Hey! I leveled up! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Ranger2=yes |
typeG2= Electric |
typeA2= Electric |
field2= Thunder x3 |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox/1|100|Voltorb|1|electric||[[Level|Level 30]]|101|Electrode|1|electric}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=electric|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=101|
name=Electrode|
}}

==Trivia==
*Up through [[Generation II]], Electrode had the highest [[base stats|base]] {{stat|Speed}} of any Pokémon.
===Origin===
It seems to be based upon the concept of a living [[Poké Ball]], and is often mistaken for one.
====Name origin====
An [[wp:electrode|electrode]] is a device through which electrical current passes. Considering Electrode's tendency to {{m|selfdestruct}}, it might also be a combination of ''electric'' and ''explode''. Its Japanese name is probably a combination of 丸 ''maru'', circle, and ''{{wp|mine}}'', as in {{wp|landmine}}.
==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Lektrobal
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Electrode
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 붐볼 ''Bumbol''

==External links==
*[[wp:Electrode (Pokémon)|Article on Wikipedia]]
*[http://www.brawlsnapshots.com/snapshots/tag?order=score&tag=electrode Snapshots of Electrode from Super Smash Bros. Brawl]

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[[de:Lektrobal]]
[[fr:Électrode]]
[[ja:マルマイン]]
[[pt:Electrode (pokémon)]]

Vitamin

2008-07-25T19:05:14Z

MechaEmperor7000: /* Image:RareCandySprite.png Rare Candy */

A '''vitamin''' is a type of [[item]] from the [[Pokémon games]]. They are used to boost the [[stats]] of a [[Pokémon trainer|trainer]]'s [[Pokémon]].

In [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]] games, vitamins increased a stat by a single point, with a maximum of ten of each vitamin which could be given to a Pokémon. 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, and a Pokémon can have vitamins until the EV value reaches 100.

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 [[move]]s. Rare Candy is also an exception to this, since it instead raises the Pokémon's [[level]] by one. None of the three can be bought at [[Poké Mart]]s and must be found instead. However, they are still considered vitamins.

Most are named after real minerals and organic compounds important to a body's health.

==Types of vitamins==
===[[Image:HPUpSprite.png]] HP Up===
HP Up raises the [[Stat#Hit Points|HP]] [[stat]]. It is available at the [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Veilstone Department Store]], and at the Vitamin Guru's stand in [[Slateport City]] for {{PDollar}}9800. Sometimes, the Vitamin Guru will have a sale and reduce the HP Up's price to {{PDollar}}4900. It can also be purchased at the {{ho|Battle Frontier}} and {{si|Battle Park}} for 1 BP.

===[[Image:ProteinSprite.png]] Protein===
Protein raises the [[Stat#Attack|Attack]] [[stat]]. It is available at the [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Veilstone Department Store]], and at the Vitamin Guru's stand in [[Slateport City]] for {{PDollar}}9800. Sometimes, the Vitamin Guru will have a sale and reduce the Protein's price to {{PDollar}}4900. It can also be purchased at the {{ho|Battle Frontier}} and {{si|Battle Park}} for 1 BP.

In the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], [[wp:Protein in human nutrition|protein]] is important for the strength and development of muscles. The stronger muscles are probably what increases the Pokémon's Attack.

===[[Image:IronSprite.png]] Iron===
Iron raises the [[Stat#Defense|Defense]] [[stat]]. It is available at the [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Veilstone Department Store]], and at the Vitamin Guru's stand in [[Slateport City]] for {{PDollar}}9800. Sometimes, the Vitamin Guru will have a sale and reduce the Iron's price to {{PDollar}}4900. It can also be purchased at the {{ho|Battle Frontier}} and {{si|Battle Park}} for 1 BP.

In the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], [[wp:Iron#Biological role|iron]] is mostly used to create several important proteins. It was probably chosen because iron is a hard metal, and thus easy to associate with Defense, much like {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon.

===[[Image:CalciumSprite.png]] Calcium===
Calcium raises the [[Stat#Special Attack|Special Attack]] [[stat]] in [[Generation III]] and beyond, both Special Attack and Special Defense in [[Generation II]] or just the Special stat in [[Generation I]]. It is available at the [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Veilstone Department Store]], and at the Vitamin Guru's stand in [[Slateport City]] for {{PDollar}}9800. Sometimes, the Vitamin Guru will have a sale and reduce the Calcium's price to {{PDollar}}4900. It can also be purchased at the {{ho|Battle Frontier}} and {{si|Battle Park}} for 1 BP.

In the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], [[wp:Calcium#Nutrition|calcium]] is important for the strength and development of bones and teeth.

===[[Image:ZincSprite.png]] Zinc===
Zinc raises the [[Stat#Special Defense|Special Defense]] [[stat]]. It was introduced in [[Generation III]] when the stat was finally split off from the Special Attack stat; prior to that, Calcium would raise both Special Attack and Special Defense. It is available at the [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Veilstone Department Store]], and at the Vitamin Guru's stand in [[Slateport City]] for {{PDollar}}9800. Sometimes, the Vitamin Guru will have a sale and reduce the Zinc's price to {{PDollar}}4900. It can also be purchased at the {{ho|Battle Frontier}} and {{si|Battle Park}} for 1 BP.

In the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], [[wp:Zinc#Biological role|zinc]] is used to create a large number of important proteins, helping the body survive and function, which is probably why it raises Special Defense.

===[[Image:CarbosSprite.png]] Carbos===
Carbos raises the [[Stat#Speed|Speed]] [[stat]]. It is available at the [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Veilstone Department Store]], and at the Vitamin Guru's stand in [[Slateport City]] for {{PDollar}}9800. Sometimes, the Vitamin Guru will have a sale and reduce the Carbos's price to {{PDollar}}4900. It can also be purchased at the {{ho|Battle Frontier}} and {{si|Battle Park}} for 1 BP.

In the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], [[wp:Carbohydrate#Nutrition|carbohydrates]] are used as energy in the body. The increased amount of energy is probably what boosts the Pokémon's Speed.

===[[Image:PPUpSprite.png]] PP Up===
One PP Up will raise a [[move]]'s [[PP]] by 1/5 of the move's base PP. Up to three PP Ups can be used on a single move on a Pokémon. It can be won in the [[Jubilife TV]] daily lotto drawing if the last two numbers of a Pokémon's [[Trainer ID number]] match the drawn number.

===[[Image:PPMaxSprite.png]] PP Max===
One PP Max has the same effect as three PP Ups.

===[[Image:RareCandySprite.png]] Rare Candy===
[[Image:Rarecandy.jpg|right|thumb|Rare Candy artwork from the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]]]]
A Rare Candy is packed with so many nutrients that it will raise a Pokémon's [[level]] by one. A Pokémon can have any number of these until it reaches level 100, with the exception of [[glitch]] Pokémon like [[Missingno.]] Due to its effect and overall rarity, Rare Candy is often the subject of item duplication cheats. In fact, the most common item duplication cheat is called the [[Rare Candy cheat]].

Unlike a normal level up, a level up by Rare Candy does not factor in EVs when calculating the new stats, resulting in weaker stats for that level. Therefore, it is usually considered best to use a Rare Candy only after the Pokémon has maxed out its EVs.

In the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], candy is almost entirely composed of sugar, a very quickly burning energy source. Therefore, when a Pokémon eats a Rare Candy, it is possible that the fast energy rush allows the Pokémon to have a brief growth spurt without gaining as much strength as it could.

In [[Generation II]], a player could create Rare Candies by attaching a plain [[Berry]] to a {{p|Shuckle}}. Over time, the berry would become [[Berry Juice]]. If left attached to Shuckle even longer, it would become a Rare Candy.

In [[Generation III]], Pokemon with the "[[Pickup]]" ability can sometimes obtain Rare Candies after battle.

In the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]], the {{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Rare Candy|88}} card can be used to evolve {{TCG|Basic Pokémon}} straight to their Stage 2 form, entirely skipping the Stage 1 card. For more information on Rare Candy's usage in the TCG, see {{TCG|Rare Candy}}.

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