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The '''Max Repel''' (Japanese: '''ゴールドスプレー''' ''Gold Spray'') is a type of item introduced in [[Generation I]].
The '''Max Repel''' (Japanese: '''ゴールドスプレー''' ''Gold Spray'') is a type of [[item]] introduced in [[Generation I]].


[[Repel]] and [[Super Repel]] are weaker versions of this item.
The [[Repel]] and [[Super Repel]] are weaker versions of this item.


==In the games==
==In the core series games==
===Price===
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head‎|items}}
{{ItemPrice/head|items}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}<br>{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|{{PDollar}}700|{{PDollar}}350}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}<br>{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|{{PDollar}}700|{{PDollar}}350}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|{{PDollar}}900|{{PDollar}}450}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|{{PDollar}}900|{{PDollar}}450}}
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In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black}}, the Max Repel can be purchased in the [[Black City]] marketplace for {{PDollar}}5500.
In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black}}, the Max Repel can be purchased in the [[Black City]] marketplace for {{PDollar}}5500.
At [[Join Avenue]]'s Market, Max Repel can be bought in dozens at {{PDollar}}6300 each, which equates to {{PDollar}}525 per Max Repel.


===Effect===
===Effect===
====Generation I to II====
When used from the [[Bag]] in the overworld, it prevents certain [[wild Pokémon]] from appearing for 250 steps:
When used from the Bag in the overworld, it prevents [[wild Pokémon]] with a lower level than the first member of the party from appearing for 250 steps.
 
* In [[Generation I]], and from [[Generation VI]] onwards, this applies to wild Pokémon with a lower [[level]] than the first member of the [[party]].
* From [[Generation II]] to {{gen|V}}, this applies to wild Pokémon with a lower level than the first non-[[fainting|fainted]] member of the party.
 
In {{game3|Black and White|Pokémon White|s}}, this item does not prevent wild Pokémon from appearing in the [[White Forest]].


====Generation III to V====
Starting in {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, if the player still has more of this item when the effect wears off, the game will automatically ask the player whether they want to use another one immediately.
When used from the Bag in the overworld, it prevents [[wild Pokémon]] with a lower level than the first conscious member of the party from appearing for 250 steps.


====Generation VI onward====
In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, it prevents [[hidden encounter]]s; it does not prevent [[symbol encounter]]s or [[wanderer]]s.
When used from the Bag in the overworld, it prevents [[wild Pokémon]] with a lower level than the first member of the party from appearing for 250 steps.


===Description===
===Description===
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{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|An item that prevents weak wild Pokémon from appearing for 250 steps after its use.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|An item that prevents weak wild Pokémon from appearing for 250 steps after its use.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|An item that prevents any low-level wild Pokémon from jumping out at you for 250 steps after its use.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|An item that prevents any low-level wild Pokémon from jumping out at you for 250 steps after its use.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|An item that prevents any low-level wild Pokémon from jumping out at you for a while. It lasts longer than Super Repel.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSP}}|An item that prevents any low-level wild Pokémon from jumping out at you for a while. It lasts longer than Super Repel.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|PE}}|An item that drives away wild Pokémon so you won't encounter them. It lasts longer than a Super Repel.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|An item that prevents low-level wild Pokémon from jumping out at you for a time. It lasts longer than Super Repel.}}
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===Acquisition===
===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head‎|items}}
{{ItemAvailability/head|items}}
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}<br>{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}
| {{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}<br>{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}
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|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}
| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}
| [[Mt. Mortar]], {{rt|44|Johto}}{{sup/2|C}}
| {{rt|44|Johto}}{{sup/2|C}}, [[Mt. Mortar]]
| {{ci|Blackthorn}}, [[Indigo Plateau]], {{to|Lavender}}, and {{ci|Fuchsia}} [[Poké Mart]]s; [[Celadon Department Store]]; [[Mystery Gift]]; transfer from [[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]] (400 [[Watt (currency)|Watt]]s)
| {{ci|Blackthorn}}, [[Indigo Plateau]], {{to|Lavender}}, and {{ci|Fuchsia}} [[Poké Mart]]s; [[Celadon Department Store]]<br>[[Mystery Gift]]<br>[[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]] (400 {{Watt}})
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
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|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| [[Mt. Coronet]]{{sup/4|Pt}}, {{rt|210|Sinnoh}}, {{rt|212|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}, {{rt|214|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}, [[Great Marsh]]{{sup/4|Pt}}, {{rt|220|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}, [[Iron Island]]{{sup/4|Pt}}, {{rt|217|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}, {{si|Victory Road}}{{sup/4|Pt}}, {{rt|225|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|DP}}, {{rt|227|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}, {{rt|228|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|212|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}, {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}, {{rtn|217|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}, {{rtn|220|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}, {{rtn|225|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|DP}}, {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}, and {{rtn|228|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}, [[Mt. Coronet]]{{sup/4|Pt}}, [[Great Marsh]]{{sup/4|Pt}}, [[Iron Island]]{{sup/4|Pt}}, {{si|Victory Road}}{{sup/4|Pt}}
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 7 Badges), [[Veilstone Department Store]], [[Celestic Town]] shop (after obtaining 7 Badges)
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 7 [[Badge]]s), [[Veilstone Department Store]], [[Celestic Town]] shop (after obtaining 7 Badges)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| [[Mt. Mortar]], {{rt|44|Johto}}
| {{rt|44|Johto}}, [[Mt. Mortar]]
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 7 Badges), [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Celadon Department Store]], {{a|Pickup}} ([[level]] 1-10)
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 7 [[Badge]]s), [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Celadon Department Store]]
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|PW}}
| {{gameabbrevss|PW}}
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|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| [[Opelucid City]], [[Mistralton Cave]], [[Lacunosa Town]], [[Big Stadium and Small Court|Small Court]] (for defeating {{tc|Backpacker}} Alexander/Patty)
| [[Opelucid City]], [[Mistralton Cave]], [[Lacunosa Town]]
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 5 Badges), [[Shopping Mall Nine]], [[Black City]] shop{{sup/5|B}}, {{a|Pickup}} ([[level]] 1-10)
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 5 [[Badge]]s), [[Shopping Mall Nine]], [[Black City]] shop{{sup/5|B}}, [[Big Stadium and Small Court]] (defeat {{tc|Backpacker}} Alexander or Patty)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[Castelia Sewers]]{{sup/s|Sp}}{{sup/s|Su}}, [[Relic Passage]] (×2), [[Chargestone Cave]], [[Mistralton City]], [[Reversal Mountain]], {{rt|13|Unova}}, [[Giant Chasm]], {{rt|12|Unova}}, [[Seaside Cave]], [[Victory Road (Black 2 and White 2)|Victory Road]] (×2), {{rt|8|Unova}}{{sup/s|W}}, [[Wellspring Cave]], [[Pinwheel Forest]], [[Accumula Town]], [[Big Stadium and Small Court|Small Court]] (for defeating {{tc|Backpacker}} Alexander/Patty)
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|8|Unova}} and {{rtn|12|Unova}}, [[Castelia Sewers]]{{sup/s|Sp}}{{sup/s|Su}}, [[Relic Passage]] (×2), [[Chargestone Cave]], [[Mistralton City]], [[Reversal Mountain]], {{rt|13|Unova}}, [[Giant Chasm]], [[Seaside Cave]], [[Victory Road (Black 2 and White 2)|Victory Road]] (×2), [[Wellspring Cave]], [[Pinwheel Forest]], [[Accumula Town]]
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 5 Badges), [[Shopping Mall Nine]], [[Hidden Grotto]]es, [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Market}}, {{DL|Join Avenue|Souvenirs|souvenir}})
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 5 [[Badge]]s), [[Shopping Mall Nine]], [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Market}}, {{DL|Join Avenue|Souvenirs|souvenir}})<br>[[Hidden Grotto]]es<br>[[Big Stadium and Small Court]] (defeat {{tc|Backpacker}} Alexander or Patty)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|DW}}
| {{gameabbrevss|DW}}{{tt|*|No longer in service}}
|  
|  
| {{dwa|Dream Park}}
| {{dwa|Dream Park}}
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| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Shalour City]], [[Coumarine City]], [[Frost Cavern]], {{kal|Victory Road}}, [[Terminus Cave]]
| [[Shalour City]], [[Coumarine City]], [[Frost Cavern]], {{kal|Victory Road}}, [[Terminus Cave]]
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 3 Badges), [[Poké Mile]] exchange (35 PM), [[Lost Hotel]] (trash cans){{dotw|Tu}}
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 3 [[Badge]]s)<br>[[Lumiose City]] {{DL|South Boulevard|Poké Miles|South Boulevard Pokémon Center}} (35 [[Poké Mile|PM]])<br>[[Lost Hotel]] ({{DL|Ambush encounter|shaking trash cans}}){{dotw|Tu}}
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| [[Mauville City]], [[Sea Mauville]], {{rt|119|Hoenn}}, {{rt|121|Hoenn}}, [[Lilycove City]], {{ho|Victory Road}}, [[New Mauville]], {{rt|106|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Backpacker}} Graeme), {{rt|113|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Parasol Lady}} Madeline)
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|119|Hoenn}} and {{rtn|121|Hoenn}}, [[Mauville City]], [[Sea Mauville]], [[Lilycove City]], {{ho|Victory Road}}, [[New Mauville]]<br>Any [[Contest Hall]] (from {{ga|Chaz}} after defeating [[Lisia]] in a [[Pokémon Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectacular]])
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 3 Badges), [[Poké Mile]] exchange (35 PM), [[Lilycove Department Store]], {{DL|PokéMileage Club|PokéMileage Shop}} (17{{tt|*|Less than 20 Medals}}/13{{tt|*|20 Medals or more}} PM)
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 3 [[Badge]]s), [[Lilycove Department Store]]<br>[[Mauville City]] {{DL|Mauville City|PokéMileage Center}} (35 [[Poké Mile|PM]])<br>{{rt|106|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Backpacker}} Graeme), {{rt|113|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Parasol Lady}} Madeline)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|PMC}}
| {{gameabbrevss|PMC}}{{tt|*|No longer in service}}
|  
|  
| {{DL|PokéMileage Club|PokéMileage Shop}} (17{{tt|*|Less than 20 Medals}}/13{{tt|*|20 Medals or more}} PM)
| {{DL|PokéMileage Club|PokéMileage Shop}} (17 [[Poké Mile|PM]] - fewer than 20 [[Medal]]s; 13 [[Poké Mile|PM]] - 20 [[Medal]]s or more)
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|7|Alola}} and {{rtn|8|Alola}}, [[Brooklet Hill]], [[Malie City]] (×5){{sup/7|USUM}}, [[Po Town]], [[Poni Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}}, [[Poni Wilds]]{{sup/7|SM}}
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after completing 5 [[Island challenge|trials]])<br>[[Festival Plaza]] ([[Festival Plaza#Goody shops|Battle Store]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| {{rt|20|Kanto}}, [[Silph Co.]], {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}, [[Cerulean Cave]]
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 5 [[Badge]]s)<br>Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6)]], [[Underground Path (Kanto Routes 7–8)]])
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
|
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 7 [[Badge]]s)<br>{{a|Pickup}} ([[Level|Lv.]] 11-90)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|IA}}
|
| {{DL|Fields of Honor|Armor Station}} [[Poké Mart]] (after obtaining 7 [[Badge]]s)<br>Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Potbottom Desert]])
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|CT}}
| [[Brooklet Hill]], {{rt|7|Alola}}, {{rt|8|Alola}}, [[Po Town]], [[Poni Wilds]]
|
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after completing 5 trials), [[Festival Plaza]] ({{DL|Festival Plaza|Goody shops|Battle Store}}; ×12, 24 FC)
| {{DL|Slippery Slope|Crown Tundra Station}} [[Poké Mart]] (after obtaining 7 [[Badge]]s)<br>Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Snowslide Slope]])
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| [[Brooklet Hill]], {{rt|7|Alola}}, {{rt|8|Alola}}, [[Malie City]] (×5), [[Po Town]], [[Poni Beach]]
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|225|Sinnoh}}
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after completing 5 trials), [[Festival Plaza]] ({{DL|Festival Plaza|Goody shops|Battle Store}}; ×12, 24 FC)
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 7 [[Badge]]s), [[Veilstone Department Store]], [[Celestic Town]] shop (after obtaining 7 Badges), [[Ramanas Park]] shop<br>{{a|Pickup}} ([[Level|Lv.]] 11-90)
|}
|}
|}
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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| Unused artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Max Repel anime.png|thumb|250px|A Max Repel in the anime]]
[[File:Max Repel Fire Gem anime.png|thumb|250px|A Max Repel in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
A Max Repel appeared in ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'' as an item looked for during a scavenger hunt.
A Max Repel appeared in ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'' as one of the search items for the [[Wishing Bell Festival]] scavenger hunt.


In ''[[SM029|Lulled to La-La Land!]]'', {{an|Lillie}} mentioned having used Max Repels to keep [[wild Pokémon]] away from herself while camping in a forest with {{Ash}} and the rest of {{ashfr|her classmates}}. This inadvertently ended up protecting her from a wild {{p|Morelull}} that attacked everybody else and drained their energies.
In ''[[SM029|Lulled to La-La Land!]]'', {{an|Lillie}} mentioned having used Max Repels to keep [[wild Pokémon]] away from herself while camping in a forest with {{Ash}} and the rest of {{ashfr|her classmates}}. This inadvertently ended up protecting her from a wild {{p|Morelull}} that attacked everybody else and drained their energy.
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<gallery>
File:Max Repel anime.png|Lillie using a Max Repel
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==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn=黃金噴霧 / 黄金喷雾 ''{{tt|Huángjīn Pēnwù|Gold Spray}}'' {{tt|*|Games & Anime}}<br>黃金噴霧器 ''{{tt|Huángjīn Pēnwùqì|Gold Spray}}'' {{tt|*|Guidebook}}
|zh_cmn=黃金噴霧 / 黄金喷雾 ''{{tt|Huángjīn Pēnwù|Gold Spray}}'' {{tt|*|Games & Anime}}<br>黃金噴霧器 ''{{tt|Huángjīn Pēnwùqì|Gold Spray}}'' {{tt|*|Guidebook}}
|nl=Max afweer
|nl=Max afweer
|fr=Max Repousse
|fr=Repousse Max{{tt|*|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! onwards}}<br>Max Repousse{{tt|*|Prior to Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
|de=Top-Schutz
|de=Top-Schutz
|it=Repell. Max{{tt|*|Generation I-V}}<br>Repellente Max{{tt|*|Generation VI}}
|it=Repell. Max{{tt|*|Generation I-V}}<br>Repellente Max{{tt|*|Generation VI}}
|ko=골드스프레이 ''Gold Spray''
|ko=골드스프레이 ''Gold Spray''
|no=Max frastøting
|no=Max frastøting
|pl=Max Odstraszacz <!--anime-->
|pl=Maks. Odstraszacz <!--anime-->
|pt_br=Repelente Máximo
|pt_br=Repelente ([[SM029]])<br>Repelente contra Pokémon ([[SM029]])<br>Repelente Máximo ([[BW069]])
|es=Máx. Repel{{tt|*|Generation I-V}}<br>Repelente Maximo{{tt|*|Generation VI}}
|es=Máx. Repel{{tt|*|Generation I-V}}<br>Repelente Maximo{{tt|*|Generation VI}}
}}
}}
==External links==
*[https://veekun.com/dex/items/medicine/max%20repel On Eevee's Itemdex]
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{{Project ItemDex notice}}
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Latest revision as of 10:07, 11 March 2024

Max Repel
ゴールドスプレー
Gold Spray
Bag Max Repel Sprite.png
Max Repel
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Introduced in Generation I
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Fling
Power 30

The Max Repel (Japanese: ゴールドスプレー Gold Spray) is a type of item introduced in Generation I.

The Repel and Super Repel are weaker versions of this item.

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
RGBY/RBY
GSC
RSEFRLG
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
XYORAS
BDSP
$700 $350
SMUSUMPE
SwSh
$900 $450

In Pokémon Black, the Max Repel can be purchased in the Black City marketplace for $5500.

At Join Avenue's Market, Max Repel can be bought in dozens at $6300 each, which equates to $525 per Max Repel.

Effect

When used from the Bag in the overworld, it prevents certain wild Pokémon from appearing for 250 steps:

In Pokémon White, this item does not prevent wild Pokémon from appearing in the White Forest.

Starting in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, if the player still has more of this item when the effect wears off, the game will automatically ask the player whether they want to use another one immediately.

In Pokémon Sword and Shield, it prevents hidden encounters; it does not prevent symbol encounters or wanderers.

Description

Games Description
Stad Keeps wild Pokémon away. Longer lasting than Super Repel.
GSC Repels weak Pokémon for 250 steps.
RSE Repels weak wild Pokémon for 250 steps.
FRLG Prevents weak wild Pokémon from appearing for 250 steps.
ColoXD An item brought over from a faraway place.
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
An item that prevents weak wild Pokémon from appearing for 250 steps after its use.
XYORAS An item that prevents any low-level wild Pokémon from jumping out at you for 250 steps after its use.
SMUSUM
SwShBDSP
An item that prevents any low-level wild Pokémon from jumping out at you for a while. It lasts longer than Super Repel.
PE An item that drives away wild Pokémon so you won't encounter them. It lasts longer than a Super Repel.
SV An item that prevents low-level wild Pokémon from jumping out at you for a time. It lasts longer than Super Repel.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
RGBY
RBY
Saffron, Cinnabar, and Indigo Plateau Poké Marts
GSC Route 44C, Mt. Mortar Blackthorn, Indigo Plateau, Lavender, and Fuchsia Poké Marts; Celadon Department Store
Mystery Gift
Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS (400 W)
RSE Lilycove City, Victory Road Mossdeep, Sootopolis, and Ever Grande Poké Marts; Lilycove Department Store
FRLG Kindle Road, Bond Bridge Saffron, Fuchsia, Cinnabar, Indigo Plateau, Three Island, Four Island, Six Island, and Seven Island Poké Marts
DPPt Routes 210, 212Pt, 214Pt, 217Pt, 220Pt, 225DP, 227Pt, and 228Pt, Mt. CoronetPt, Great MarshPt, Iron IslandPt, Victory RoadPt All Poké Marts (after obtaining 7 Badges), Veilstone Department Store, Celestic Town shop (after obtaining 7 Badges)
HGSS Route 44, Mt. Mortar All Poké Marts (after obtaining 7 Badges), Goldenrod Department Store, Celadon Department Store
PW Icy Mountain Rd. (1000+ steps), Resort (800+ steps), Rally (500+ steps)
BW Opelucid City, Mistralton Cave, Lacunosa Town All Poké Marts (after obtaining 5 Badges), Shopping Mall Nine, Black City shopB, Big Stadium and Small Court (defeat Backpacker Alexander or Patty)
B2W2 Routes 8 and 12, Castelia SewersSpringSummer, Relic Passage (×2), Chargestone Cave, Mistralton City, Reversal Mountain, Route 13, Giant Chasm, Seaside Cave, Victory Road (×2), Wellspring Cave, Pinwheel Forest, Accumula Town All Poké Marts (after obtaining 5 Badges), Shopping Mall Nine, Join Avenue (Market, souvenir)
Hidden Grottoes
Big Stadium and Small Court (defeat Backpacker Alexander or Patty)
DW* Dream Park
XY Shalour City, Coumarine City, Frost Cavern, Victory Road, Terminus Cave All Poké Marts (after obtaining 3 Badges)
Lumiose City South Boulevard Pokémon Center (35 PM)
Lost Hotel (shaking trash cans)Tu
ORAS Routes 119 and 121, Mauville City, Sea Mauville, Lilycove City, Victory Road, New Mauville
Any Contest Hall (from Chaz after defeating Lisia in a Pokémon Contest Spectacular)
All Poké Marts (after obtaining 3 Badges), Lilycove Department Store
Mauville City PokéMileage Center (35 PM)
Route 106 (rematch with Backpacker Graeme), Route 113 (rematch with Parasol Lady Madeline)
PMC* PokéMileage Shop (17 PM - fewer than 20 Medals; 13 PM - 20 Medals or more)
SMUSUM Routes 7 and 8, Brooklet Hill, Malie City (×5)USUM, Po Town, Poni BeachUSUM, Poni WildsSM All Poké Marts (after completing 5 trials)
Festival Plaza (Battle Store)
PE Route 20, Silph Co., Pokémon Mansion, Cerulean Cave All Poké Marts (after obtaining 5 Badges)
Hidden recurring item (Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6), Underground Path (Kanto Routes 7–8))
SwSh All Poké Marts (after obtaining 7 Badges)
Pickup (Lv. 11-90)
SwShIA Armor Station Poké Mart (after obtaining 7 Badges)
Hidden recurring item (Potbottom Desert)
SwShCT Crown Tundra Station Poké Mart (after obtaining 7 Badges)
Hidden recurring item (Snowslide Slope)
BDSP Routes 210 and 225 All Poké Marts (after obtaining 7 Badges), Veilstone Department Store, Celestic Town shop (after obtaining 7 Badges), Ramanas Park shop
Pickup (Lv. 11-90)

Gallery

Artwork

Bag Max Repel SV Sprite.png
Unused artwork from
Scarlet and Violet

In the anime

A Max Repel in the anime

A Max Repel appeared in Climbing the Tower of Success! as one of the search items for the Wishing Bell Festival scavenger hunt.

In Lulled to La-La Land!, Lillie mentioned having used Max Repels to keep wild Pokémon away from herself while camping in a forest with Ash and the rest of her classmates. This inadvertently ended up protecting her from a wild Morelull that attacked everybody else and drained their energy.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 黃金噴霧 Wòhnggām Panmouh
Mandarin 黃金噴霧 / 黄金喷雾 Huángjīn Pēnwù *
黃金噴霧器 Huángjīn Pēnwùqì *
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Max afweer
France Flag.png French Repousse Max*
Max Repousse*
Germany Flag.png German Top-Schutz
Italy Flag.png Italian Repell. Max*
Repellente Max*
South Korea Flag.png Korean 골드스프레이 Gold Spray
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Max frastøting
Poland Flag.png Polish Maks. Odstraszacz
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Repelente (SM029)
Repelente contra Pokémon (SM029)
Repelente Máximo (BW069)
Spain Flag.png Spanish Máx. Repel*
Repelente Maximo*


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