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{{redirect|Herb|the character whose Japanese name is Herb|Wendy (Ranger)}}
{{redirect|Herb|the character whose Japanese name is Herb|Wendy (Ranger)}}
'''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 condition]]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 [[Dowsing Machine|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 condition]]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 [[Dowsing Machine|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 [[Super Potion]]). Even the Revival Herb has a benefit, as [[Max Revive]]s cannot be bought in Poké Marts.


==Types of herbal medicine==
==Types of herbal medicine==
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|descxyoras=A very bitter medicine powder. When consumed, it heals all of a Pokémon's status conditions.
|descxyoras=A very bitter medicine powder. When consumed, it heals all of a Pokémon's status conditions.
|descsm=A very bitter medicinal powder. It can be used once to heal all the status conditions of a Pokémon.
|descsm=A very bitter medicinal powder. It can be used once to heal all the status conditions of a Pokémon.
|locgsc=[[Goldenrod Tunnel]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locgsc=[[Goldenrod Tunnel|Goldenrod Underground]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locrse=[[Lavaridge Town]] [[Herb Shop]], {{rt|115|Hoenn}}{{sup/3|E}}
|locrse=[[Lavaridge Town]] [[Herb Shop]], {{rt|115|Hoenn}}{{sup/3|E}}
|locfrlg=[[Cerulean City]]
|locfrlg=[[Cerulean City]]
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|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Tunnel]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Ruins of Alph]], {{pw|Treehouse}}
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Tunnel]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Ruins of Alph]], {{pw|Treehouse}}
|locbw=[[Driftveil City]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locbw=[[Driftveil City]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locb2w2=[[Driftveil City]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locb2w2=[[Driftveil City]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]
|locxy=[[Lumiose City]] Herb Store
|locxy=[[Lumiose City]] Herb Store
|locoras=[[Lavaridge Town]] [[Herb Shop]], {{rt|115|Hoenn}}
|locoras=[[Lavaridge Town]] [[Herb Shop]], {{rt|115|Hoenn}}
|locsm=[[Konikoni City]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Lush Jungle]], [[Memorial Hill]], [[Shady House]]
|locsm=[[Konikoni City]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Lush Jungle]], [[Memorial Hill]], [[Shady House]]
|tcg=Heal Powder (Neo Destiny 104)
|tcg=Heal Powder (Neo Destiny 104)
|main=Heal Powder
}}
}}


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|descxyoras=A bitter medicine powder. When consumed, it restores 50 HP to an injured Pokémon.
|descxyoras=A bitter medicine powder. When consumed, it restores 50 HP to an injured Pokémon.
|descsm=A very bitter medicinal powder. When consumed, it restores up to 60 HP to an injured Pokémon.
|descsm=A very bitter medicinal powder. When consumed, it restores up to 60 HP to an injured Pokémon.
|locgsc=[[Goldenrod Tunnel]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locgsc=[[Goldenrod Tunnel|Goldenrod Underground]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locrse=[[Lavaridge Town]] [[Herb Shop]], {{rt|114|Hoenn}}{{sup/3|E}}
|locrse=[[Lavaridge Town]] [[Herb Shop]], {{rt|114|Hoenn}}{{sup/3|E}}
|locfrlg=[[Cerulean City]]
|locfrlg=[[Cerulean City]]
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|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Tunnel]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Ruins of Alph]], {{pw|Noisy Forest}}, {{pw|Treehouse}}, {{pw|Sightseeing}}
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Tunnel]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Ruins of Alph]], {{pw|Noisy Forest}}, {{pw|Treehouse}}, {{pw|Sightseeing}}
|locbw=[[Driftveil City]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locbw=[[Driftveil City]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locb2w2=[[Driftveil City]] [[Herb Shop]], {{rt|8|Unova}} [[Tubeline Bridge|Bridge Gate]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|locb2w2=[[Driftveil City]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Tubeline Bridge]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|locxy=[[Lumiose City]] Herb Store
|locxy=[[Lumiose City]] Herb Store
|locoras=[[Lavaridge Town]] [[Herb Shop]], {{rt|114|Hoenn}}
|locoras=[[Lavaridge Town]] [[Herb Shop]], {{rt|114|Hoenn}}
|locsm=[[Konikoni City]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locsm=[[Konikoni City]] [[Herb Shop]]
|notes=Formatted as "EnergyPowder" prior to Generation VI
|notes=Formatted as "EnergyPowder" prior to Generation VI
|main=Energy Powder
}}
}}


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|descxyoras=An extremely bitter medicinal root. When consumed, it restores 200 HP to an injured Pokémon.
|descxyoras=An extremely bitter medicinal root. When consumed, it restores 200 HP to an injured Pokémon.
|descsm=An extremely bitter medicinal root. When consumed, it restores up to 120 HP to an injured Pokémon.
|descsm=An extremely bitter medicinal root. When consumed, it restores up to 120 HP to an injured Pokémon.
|locgsc=[[Goldenrod Tunnel]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locgsc=[[Goldenrod Tunnel|Goldenrod Underground]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locrse=[[Lavaridge Town]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locrse=[[Lavaridge Town]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locfrlg=[[Cerulean City]]
|locfrlg=[[Cerulean City]]
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|locsm=[[Konikoni City]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Verdant Cavern]], {{rt|4|Alola}}
|locsm=[[Konikoni City]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Verdant Cavern]], {{rt|4|Alola}}
|tcg=Energy Root (EX Unseen Forces 83)
|tcg=Energy Root (EX Unseen Forces 83)
|main=Energy Root
}}
}}


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|descxyoras=A terribly bitter medicinal herb. It revives a fainted Pokémon and fully restores its maximum HP.
|descxyoras=A terribly bitter medicinal herb. It revives a fainted Pokémon and fully restores its maximum HP.
|descsm=A terribly bitter medicinal herb. It revives a fainted Pokémon and fully restores its maximum HP.
|descsm=A terribly bitter medicinal herb. It revives a fainted Pokémon and fully restores its maximum HP.
|locgsc=[[Goldenrod Tunnel]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locgsc=[[Goldenrod Tunnel|Goldenrod Underground]] [[Herb Shop]]
|locrse=[[Lavaridge Town]] [[Herb Shop]], {{rt|123|Hoenn}}{{sup/3|E}}
|locrse=[[Lavaridge Town]] [[Herb Shop]], {{rt|123|Hoenn}}{{sup/3|E}}
|locfrlg=[[Cerulean City]]
|locfrlg=[[Cerulean City]]
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|locsm=[[Konikoni City]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Memorial Hill]], [[Ancient Poni Path]]
|locsm=[[Konikoni City]] [[Herb Shop]], [[Memorial Hill]], [[Ancient Poni Path]]
|tcg=Life Herb (EX Hidden Legends 90)
|tcg=Life Herb (EX Hidden Legends 90)
|main=Revival Herb
}}
}}


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|  width="160px" style="background: #{{smart color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Revival Herb Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{smart color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Revival Herb Sprite.png]]
|-
|-
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{smart color dark}}|Heal Powder}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{smart color dark}}|Heal Powder}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{smart color dark}}|Energy Powder}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{smart color dark}}|Energy Powder}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{smart color dark}}|Energy Root}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{smart color dark}}|Energy Root}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{smart color dark}}|Revival Herb}}
| style="background: #{{smart color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{smart color dark}}|Revival Herb}}
|}{{-}}
|}{{-}}


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[[File:Revival Herb anime.png|thumb|220px|A Revival Herb in the anime]]
[[File:Revival Herb anime.png|thumb|220px|A Revival Herb in the anime]]
[[File:Energy Root anime.png|thumb|220px|An Energy Root pill in the anime]]
[[File:Energy Root anime.png|thumb|220px|An Energy Root pill in the anime]]
Many herbs not found in the games, such as [[Salveyo weed]] and [[Remeyo weed]], have been featured in the {{pkmn|anime}}. Characters like {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Iris}} specialize in using herbs to help sick Pokémon.
Many herbs not found in the {{pkmn|games}}, such as [[Salveyo weed]] and [[Remeyo weed]], have been featured in the {{pkmn|anime}}. Characters like {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Iris}} specialize in using herbs to help sick Pokémon.


A bottle of Heal Powder appeared in ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'' as one of the items gathered from the passengers of a cruise ship to help cure the {{status|poison}}ed Pokémon [[Normajean]] was taking care of.
A bottle of [[Heal Powder]] appeared in ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'' as one of the items gathered from the passengers of a cruise ship to help cure the {{status|poison}}ed Pokémon [[Normajean]] was taking care of.


Revival Herbs were first featured in [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']]. In ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'', [[Luis]] was seen finding some with his {{p|Lillipup}}, while in ''White—Victini and Zekrom'', he was seen giving [[Damon]] a small bottle of Revival Herb potion in a flashback.
[[Revival Herb]]s were first featured in [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']]. In ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'', [[Luis]] was seen finding some with his {{p|Lillipup}}, while in ''White—Victini and Zekrom'', he was seen giving [[Damon]] a small bottle of Revival Herb potion in a flashback.


Revival Herbs played a major role in ''[[BW059|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1]]'' and ''[[BW060|Part 2]]''. [[Clay]] offered to accept {{Ash}}'s challenge for a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} in case he brought him some Revival Herbs. First, Ash and {{ashfr}} searched for them from the {{DL|Driftveil City|Market|Driftveil Market}}, but were able to find only a single, already preordered Herb, forcing them to go to [[Milos Island]] in order to get new ones. Unfortunately, when they arrived there, they found out that all the Herbs on the island had died out due to the lack of rain. Ash and his friends met a young man named [[Lewis]], who told them about a legend of a {{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, and {{p|Landorus}}. The first two had almost destroyed the island with their fight once, only to be stopped by Landorus, who had been healed from its battle injuries by a shrine maiden and her {{p|Gothorita}} with a Revival Herb. As a sign of gratitude, Landorus had turned the island into a fertile paradise, blooming with Revival Herbs.
Revival Herbs played a major role in ''[[BW059|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1]]'' and ''[[BW060|Part 2]]''. [[Clay]] offered to accept {{Ash}}'s challenge for a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} in case he brought him some Revival Herbs. First, Ash and {{ashfr}} searched for them from the {{DL|Driftveil City|Market|Driftveil Market}}, but were able to find only a single, already preordered Herb, forcing them to go to [[Milos Island]] in order to get new ones. Unfortunately, when they arrived there, they found out that all the Herbs on the island had died out due to the lack of rain. Ash and his friends met a young man named [[Lewis]], who told them about a legend of a {{p|Tornadus}}, {{p|Thundurus}}, and {{p|Landorus}}. The first two had almost destroyed the island with their fight once, only to be stopped by Landorus, who had been healed from its battle injuries by a shrine maiden and her {{p|Gothorita}} with a Revival Herb. As a sign of gratitude, Landorus had turned the island into a fertile paradise, blooming with Revival Herbs.


After Ash and his friends had saved the {{an|Forces of Nature}} from being caught by [[Team Rocket]], effectively repeating the story of the legend in the process, the three [[Legendary Pokémon]] restored the island back to its fertile state, allowing Ash to get plenty of Revival Herbs for Clay. They were delivered to the [[Driftveil City]] [[Gym Leader]] at the beginning of ''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'', where Clay kept his promise and agreed to have a Gym battle with Ash in exchange for bringing him the Herbs.
After Ash and his friends saved the {{an|Forces of Nature}} from being caught by [[Team Rocket]], effectively repeating the story of the legend in the process, the three [[Legendary Pokémon]] restored the island back to its fertile state, allowing Ash to get plenty of Revival Herbs for Clay. They were delivered to the [[Driftveil City]] [[Gym Leader]] at the beginning of ''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'', where Clay kept his promise and agreed to have a Gym battle with Ash in exchange for bringing him the herbs.


In ''[[SS026|Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]'', {{un|Anna}} gave {{un|Oscar}}'s {{p|Stoutland}} a small bottle of Revival Herb potion to be taken to {{OBP|Mewtwo|Best Wishes series}}. However, once Stoutland found Mewtwo, the Genetic Pokémon refused to take the medicine, saying it didn't want any help from [[human|people]].
In ''[[SS026|Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]'', {{un|Anna}} gave {{un|Oscar}}'s {{p|Stoutland}} a small bottle of Revival Herb potion to be taken to {{OBP|Mewtwo|Best Wishes series}}. However, once Stoutland found Mewtwo, the Genetic Pokémon refused to take the medicine, saying it didn't want any help from [[human|people]].


In ''[[XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!]]'', [[Sanpei]] offered a pill made out of Energy Root to Ash after his [[Ash's Froakie|Froakie]] had lost to him in battle. The remedy proved instantly effective, though Froakie greatly disliked the bitter taste.
In ''[[XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!]]'', [[Sanpei]] offered a pill made out of [[Energy Root]] to Ash after his {{AP|Froakie}} had lost to him in battle. The remedy proved instantly effective, though Froakie greatly disliked the bitter taste.
 
Multiple Revival Herbs appeared in ''[[SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!]]'', where Ash and {{an|Mallow}} collected them so they could be used as ingredients for the "{{isl|Akala}} Curry". Later, they used a couple of the herbs to heal {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Lurantis}} and its ally {{p|Castform}} after Ash's [[Island challenge|trial]] against it. Out of curiosity, {{AP|Litten}} also took a taste of the herbs and, like Castform, found its bitter taste unpleasant.


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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* A man in [[Lavaridge Town]] states that [[Charcoal]] is used for making herbal medicine. In game, however, it serves no medicinal purposes.
* A man in [[Lavaridge Town]] states that [[Charcoal]] is used for making herbal medicine. In game, however, it serves no medicinal purposes.


==In other languages==
{|
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Heal Powder''
{{langtable|color={{smart color light}}|bordercolor={{smart color}}
|ja=ばんのうごな ''Cure-all Powder''
|zh_yue=萬能粉 ''{{tt|Maahnnàhng Fán|Cure-all Powder}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>萬能之粉 ''{{tt|Maahnnàhng-jī Fán|Cure-all Powder}}'' {{tt|*|Anime}}
|zh_cmn=萬能粉 / 万能粉 ''{{tt|Wànnéng Fěn|Cure-all Powder}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>萬能之粉 / 万能之粉 ''{{tt|Wànnéng-zhī Fěn|Cure-all Powder}}'' {{tt|*|Anime}}
|fi=Parannusjauhe
|fr=Poudre Soin
|de=Heilpuder
|it=Polvocura
|es=Polvo Curación
|ko=만능가루 ''Manneung Garu''
|pl=Leczniczy Proszek
}}
|
''Energy Powder''
{{langtable|color={{smart color light}}|bordercolor={{smart color}}
|ja=ちからのこな ''Energy Powder''
|zh_yue=元氣粉 ''{{tt|Yùhnhei Fán|Energy Powder}}''
|zh_cmn=元氣粉 / 元气粉 ''{{tt|Yuánqì Fěn|Energy Powder}}''
|fr=Poudrenergie{{tt|*|Generation I-V}}<br>Poudre Énergie{{tt|*|Generation VI}}
|de=Energiestaub
|it=Polvenergia
|es=Polvoenergía
|ko=힘의가루 ''Himui Garu''
}}
|
''Energy Root''
{{langtable|color={{smart color light}}|bordercolor={{smart color}}
|ja=ちからのねっこ ''Energy Root''
|zh_yue=元氣根 ''{{tt|Yùhnhei Gān|Energy Root}}''
|zh_cmn=元氣根 / 元气根 ''{{tt|Yuánqì Gēn|Energy Root}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>元氣之根 / 元气之根 ''{{tt|Yuánqì-zhī Gēn|Energy Root}}'' {{tt|*|Anime}}
|fi=Energiajuuri
|fr=Racinenergie{{tt|*|Generation I-V}}<br>Racine Énergie{{tt|*|Generation VI}}
|de=Kraftwurzel
|it=Radicenergia
|es=Raíz Energía
|pl=Korzeń Energii
|ko=힘의뿌리 ''Himui Ppuri''
|sv=Energirot
}}
|
''Revival Herb''
{{langtable|color={{smart color light}}|bordercolor={{smart color}}
|ja=ふっかつそう ''Revival Herb''
|zh_yue=復活草 ''{{tt|Fuhkwuht Chóu|Revival Herb}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>復活之草 ''{{tt|Fuhkwuht-jī Chóu|Revival Herb}}'' {{tt|*|Anime}}
|zh_cmn=復活草 / 复活草 ''{{tt|Fùhuó Cǎo|Revival Herb}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>復活之草 ''{{tt|Fùhuó-zhī Cǎo|Revival Herb}}'' {{tt|*|Anime}}
|fi=Elvytysyrtti
|fr=Herbe Rappel
|de=Vitalkraut
|it=Vitalerba
|es=Hierba Revivir
|ko=부활 초 ''Buhwal Cho''
|sv=Återupplivningsört
}}
|}
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[[it:Erbe medicinali]]
[[it:Erbe medicinali]]
[[ja:カンポーやく]]
[[ja:カンポーやく]]
[[zh:中药]]
[[zh:中药]]

Revision as of 05:04, 28 April 2019

Herb redirects here. For the character whose Japanese name is Herb, see Wendy (Ranger).

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 conditions, 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 Dream Energy Powder Sprite.png Dream Energy Root Sprite.png Dream Revival Herb Sprite.png
Heal Powder Energy Powder Energy Root Revival Herb


In the anime

A bottle of Heal Powder in the anime
A Revival Herb in the anime
An Energy Root pill 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.

A bottle of Heal Powder appeared in The Brockster Is In! as one of the items gathered from the passengers of a cruise ship to help cure the poisoned Pokémon Normajean was taking care of.

Revival Herbs were first featured in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram. In Black—Victini and Reshiram, Luis was seen finding some with his Lillipup, while in White—Victini and Zekrom, he was seen giving Damon a small bottle of Revival Herb potion in a flashback.

Revival Herbs played a major role in Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1 and Part 2. Clay offered to accept Ash's challenge for a Gym battle in case he brought him some Revival Herbs. First, Ash and his friends searched for them from the Driftveil Market, but were able to find only a single, already preordered Herb, forcing them to go to Milos Island in order to get new ones. Unfortunately, when they arrived there, they found out that all the Herbs on the island had died out due to the lack of rain. Ash and his friends met a young man named Lewis, who told them about a legend of a Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus. The first two had almost destroyed the island with their fight once, only to be stopped by Landorus, who had been healed from its battle injuries by a shrine maiden and her Gothorita with a Revival Herb. As a sign of gratitude, Landorus had turned the island into a fertile paradise, blooming with Revival Herbs.

After Ash and his friends saved the Forces of Nature from being caught by Team Rocket, effectively repeating the story of the legend in the process, the three Legendary Pokémon restored the island back to its fertile state, allowing Ash to get plenty of Revival Herbs for Clay. They were delivered to the Driftveil City Gym Leader at the beginning of Battling the King of the Mines!, where Clay kept his promise and agreed to have a Gym battle with Ash in exchange for bringing him the herbs.

In Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening, Anna gave Oscar's Stoutland a small bottle of Revival Herb potion to be taken to Mewtwo. However, once Stoutland found Mewtwo, the Genetic Pokémon refused to take the medicine, saying it didn't want any help from people.

In A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!, Sanpei offered a pill made out of Energy Root to Ash after his Froakie had lost to him in battle. The remedy proved instantly effective, though Froakie greatly disliked the bitter taste.

Multiple Revival Herbs appeared in Currying Favor and Flavor!, where Ash and Mallow collected them so they could be used as ingredients for the "Akala Curry". Later, they used a couple of the herbs to heal Totem Lurantis and its ally Castform after Ash's trial against it. Out of curiosity, Litten also took a taste of the herbs and, like Castform, found its bitter taste unpleasant.

In the TCG

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

Related cards
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Heal Powder T Neo Destiny Common 104/105 Darkness, and to Light... Common  
Life Herb T EX Hidden Legends Uncommon 90/101 Undone Seal Uncommon 073/083
      Metagross Constructed Starter Deck   014/019
EX FireRed & LeafGreen Uncommon 93/112 Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise Random Constructed Starter Decks   047/052
      Deoxys Half Deck   012/019
      Rayquaza Half Deck   011/019
Platinum Uncommon 108/127 Giratina Half Deck   009/013
Unleashed Uncommon 79/95 Torterra Starter Deck   008/010
Energy Root T [PT] EX Unseen Forces Uncommon 83/115 Golden Sky, Silvery Ocean Uncommon 101/106
 


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.
  • A man in Lavaridge Town states that Charcoal is used for making herbal medicine. In game, however, it serves no medicinal purposes.


Types of items
General Evolution stones • Fossils • Flutes • Shards • Held items
Evolution items • Escape items • Exchangeable items • Valuable items
Battle items • Scents • Nectars • Candy • Ingredients
Medicine Status condition healing items • Vitamins • Feathers
Mints • Mochi • Drinks • Herbal medicine
Berry and Apricorn Poké Balls • Apricorns • Berries • Mulch
Aesthetic Decorations • Accessories (Normal • Great • Ultra • Master)
Backdrops • Props • Décor
Clothing (XY • SMUSUM • LGPE • SwSh • BDSP • LA • SV)
Other Mail • Key Items • Event items
Wonder Launcher items • Rotom Powers


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