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The '''Repel''' (Japanese: '''むしよけスプレー''' ''Repellent Spray'') is a type of item introduced in [[Generation I]].
The '''Repel''' (Japanese: '''むしよけスプレー''' ''Repellent Spray'') is a type of [[item]] introduced in [[Generation I]].


The [[Super Repel]] and [[Max Repel]] are stronger versions of this item.
The [[Super Repel]] and [[Max Repel]] are stronger 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}}350|{{PDollar}}175}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}/{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}<br>{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}<br>{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|{{PDollar}}350|{{PDollar}}175}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|{{PDollar}}400|{{PDollar}}200}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|{{PDollar}}400|{{PDollar}}200}}
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===Effect===
===Effect===
====Generation I====
When used from the [[Bag]] in the overworld, it prevents certain [[wild Pokémon]] from appearing for 100 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 100 steps.


====Generation II to IV====
* In [[Generation I]], and from [[Generation VI]] onwards, this applies to wild Pokémon with a lower [[level]] than the first member of the [[party]].
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 100 steps.
* 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.


====Generation V====
In {{game3|Black and White|Pokémon White|s}}, this item does not prevent wild Pokémon from appearing in the [[White Forest]].
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 100 steps.


Starting in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], when the Repel's effect wears off, the game will automatically ask the player whether they want to use another one immediately (as long as they have one available).
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.


====Generations VI and VII====
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 100 steps.
 
====Generation VIII====
When used from the Bag in the overworld, it prevents [[random encounter]]s with [[wild Pokémon]] with a lower level than the first member of the party from appearing for 100 steps. It does not prevent [[symbol encounter]]s and [[wanderer]]s from appearing.


===Description===
===Description===
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{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|An item that prevents weak wild Pokémon from appearing for 100 steps after its use.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|An item that prevents weak wild Pokémon from appearing for 100 steps after its use.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|An item that prevents any low-level wild Pokémon from jumping out at you for 100 steps after its use.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|An item that prevents any low-level wild Pokémon from jumping out at you for 100 steps after its use.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|An item that prevents any low-level wild Pokémon from jumping out at you for a while.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSP}}|An item that prevents any low-level wild Pokémon from jumping out at you for a while.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|PE}}|An item that drives away wild Pokémon so you won't encounter them for a short time.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|PE}}|An item that drives away wild Pokémon so you won't encounter them for a short time.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|An item that prevents low-level wild Pokémon from jumping out at you for a short time.}}
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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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| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|116|Hoenn}} and {{rtn|117|Hoenn}}, [[Granite Cave]]
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|116|Hoenn}} and {{rtn|117|Hoenn}}, [[Granite Cave]]
| {{ci|Petalburg}}, {{ci|Rustboro}}, {{ci|Slateport}}, and {{to|Verdanturf}} [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Lilycove Department Store]]<br>{{a|Pickup}}{{sup/3|E}}
| {{ci|Petalburg}}, {{ci|Rustboro}}, {{ci|Slateport}}, and {{to|Verdanturf}} [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Lilycove Department Store]]<br>{{a|Pickup}} ([[Level|Lv.]] 1-50{{sup/3|E}})
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
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| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|203|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}}, [[Solaceon Ruins]]{{sup/4|DP}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|203|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}}, [[Solaceon Ruins]]{{sup/4|DP}}
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 1 [[Badge]]), [[Veilstone Department Store]], [[Celestic Town]] {{DL|Celestic Town|shop}}<br>{{a|Pickup}}
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 1 [[Badge]]), [[Veilstone Department Store]], [[Celestic Town]] {{DL|Celestic Town|shop}}<br>{{a|Pickup}} ([[Level|Lv.]] 1-50)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{rt|32|Johto}}, [[Ilex Forest]]<br>Purchased by the {{player}}'s {{jo|Mom}}
| {{rt|32|Johto}}, [[Ilex Forest]]<br>Purchased by the {{player}}'s {{jo|Mom}}
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 1 [[Badge]]), [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Mt. Moon Square]] shop, [[Celadon Department Store]]<br>{{a|Pickup}}
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 1 [[Badge]]), [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Mt. Moon Square]] shop, [[Celadon Department Store]]<br>{{a|Pickup}} ([[Level|Lv.]] 1-50)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|PW}}
| {{gameabbrevss|PW}}
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| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| {{rt|3|Unova}}, [[Dreamyard]], [[Mistralton City]]{{sup/5|W}}
| {{rt|3|Unova}}, [[Dreamyard]], [[Mistralton City]]{{sup/5|W}}
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 1 [[Badge]]), [[Shopping Mall Nine]]<br>{{a|Pickup}}
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 1 [[Badge]]), [[Shopping Mall Nine]]<br>{{a|Pickup}} ([[Level|Lv.]] 1-50)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| [[Castelia City]]
| [[Castelia City]]
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 1 [[Badge]]), [[Shopping Mall Nine]], [[Hidden Grotto]]es, [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Souvenirs|souvenir}})<br>{{a|Pickup}}
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 1 [[Badge]]), [[Shopping Mall Nine]], [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Souvenirs|souvenir}})<br>[[Hidden Grotto]]es<br>{{a|Pickup}} ([[Level|Lv.]] 1-50)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|DW}}
| {{gameabbrevss|DW}}{{tt|*|No longer in service}}
|
|
| {{dwa|Dream Park}}
| {{dwa|Dream Park}}
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| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kalos}} and {{rtn|16|Kalos}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kalos}} and {{rtn|16|Kalos}}
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 1 [[Badge]])<br>{{a|Pickup}}
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 1 [[Badge]])<br>{{a|Pickup}} ([[Level|Lv.]] 1-50)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{rt|116|Hoenn}}, [[Granite Cave]], [[Verdanturf Town]]
| {{rt|116|Hoenn}}, [[Granite Cave]], [[Verdanturf Town]]
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 1 [[Badge]]), [[Lilycove Department Store]]<br>{{a|Pickup}}
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 1 [[Badge]]), [[Lilycove Department Store]]<br>{{a|Pickup}} ([[Level|Lv.]] 1-50)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| {{rt|2|Alola}}, {{al|Berry fields}}, [[Paniola Ranch]]
| {{rt|2|Alola}}, {{al|Berry fields}}, [[Paniola Ranch]]
| All [[Poké Mart]]s, {{DL|Royal Avenue|Thrifty Megamart}}<br>{{a|Pickup}}
| All [[Poké Mart]]s, {{DL|Royal Avenue|Thrifty Megamart}}<br>{{a|Pickup}} ([[Level|Lv.]] 1-50)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kanto}} and {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, [[Mt. Moon]], [[Rock Tunnel]], [[Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5-6)]], [[Underground Path (Kanto Routes 7-8)]]
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kanto}} and {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, [[Mt. Moon]], [[Rock Tunnel]], [[Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6)]]
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 1 [[Badge]]), [[Celadon Department Store]]
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 1 [[Badge]]), [[Celadon Department Store]]<br>Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6)]], [[Underground Path (Kanto Routes 7–8)]])
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| {{rt|2|Galar}}, [[Motostoke]]
| {{rt|2|Galar}}, [[Motostoke]]
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 3 [[Badge]]s)<br>{{a|Pickup}}
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 3 [[Badge]]s)<br>{{a|Pickup}} ([[Level|Lv.]] 1-20)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|IA}}
|
| {{DL|Fields of Honor|Armor Station}} [[Poké Mart]] (after obtaining 3 [[Badge]]s)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|CT}}
|
| {{DL|Slippery Slope|Crown Tundra Station}} [[Poké Mart]] (after obtaining 3 [[Badge]]s)
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| [[Route]]s {{rtn|203|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}}, [[Solaceon Ruins]]
| All [[Poké Mart]]s (after obtaining 1 [[Badge]]), [[Veilstone Department Store]], [[Celestic Town]] {{DL|Celestic Town|shop}}, [[Ramanas Park]] shop<br>{{a|Pickup}} ([[Level|Lv.]] 1-20)
|}
|}
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==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background: #{{items color light}}"| [[File:Bag Repel SV Sprite.png|100px]]
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| Unused artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Repel Adventures.png|thumb|200px|A Repel in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Repel Adventures.png|thumb|250px|A Repel in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
A {{tc|Bug Catcher}} was seen using a Repel before entering a forest full of {{t|Bug}} Pokémon in ''[[PS012|Wake Up—You're Snorlax!]]''.
A {{tc|Bug Catcher}} was seen using a Repel before entering a forest full of {{t|Bug}} Pokémon in ''[[PS012|Wake Up—You're Snorlax!]]''.


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==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
[[File:RepelCollectionSun55.jpg|200px|thumb|Repel]]
[[File:RepelSunMoon130.jpg|200px|thumb|Repel]]
{{main|Repel (Sun & Moon 130)}}
{{main|Repel (Sun & Moon 130)}}
Repel was introduced as an {{TCG|Item card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Sun & Moon Series (the Japanese Sun & Moon Era) in the {{TCG|Sun & Moon}} expansion. It was also printed in the Japanese {{TCG|Sun & Moon Starter Set}}.
Repel was introduced as an {{TCG|Item card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Sun & Moon Series (the Japanese Sun & Moon Era) in the {{TCG|Sun & Moon}} expansion. It was also printed in the Japanese {{TCG|Sun & Moon Starter Set}}.
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{{Project ItemDex notice}}
{{Project ItemDex notice}}


[[Category:Items]]
[[Category:Repels]]
[[Category:Repels]]


Latest revision as of 10:35, 11 March 2024

Repel
むしよけスプレー
Repellent Spray
Bag Repel Sprite.png
Repel
Pokémon Global Link artwork
Introduced in Generation I
Pocket
Generation I Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation II Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation III Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation IV Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation V Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VI Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VII Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation VIII Bag Other Items pocket icon.png Other Items
Fling
Power 30

The Repel (Japanese: むしよけスプレー Repellent Spray) is a type of item introduced in Generation I.

The Super Repel and Max Repel are stronger versions of this item.

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
RGBY/RBY
GSC
RSEFRLG
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
XYORAS
BDSP		 $350 $175
SMUSUMPE
SwSh		 $400 $200

Effect

When used from the Bag in the overworld, it prevents certain wild Pokémon from appearing for 100 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 An aerosol spray that keeps wild Pokémon away.
GSC Repels weak Pokémon for 100 steps.
RSE Repels weak wild Pokémon for 100 steps.
FRLG Prevents weak wild Pokémon from appearing for 100 steps.
ColoXD An item brought over from a faraway place.
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2 		An item that prevents weak wild Pokémon from appearing for 100 steps after its use.
XYORAS An item that prevents any low-level wild Pokémon from jumping out at you for 100 steps after its use.
SMUSUM
SwShBDSP 		An item that prevents any low-level wild Pokémon from jumping out at you for a while.
PE An item that drives away wild Pokémon so you won't encounter them for a short time.
SV An item that prevents low-level wild Pokémon from jumping out at you for a short time.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
RGBY
RBY 		Cerulean and Vermilion Poké Marts
GSC Route 32C
Purchased by the player's Mom 		Azalea Poké Mart, Goldenrod Department Store, Mt. Moon Square shop
RSE Routes 116 and 117, Granite Cave Petalburg, Rustboro, Slateport, and Verdanturf Poké Marts, Lilycove Department Store
Pickup (Lv. 1-50E)
FRLG Rock Tunnel Pewter, Cerulean, and Vermilion Poké Marts
DPPt Routes 203 and 205, Solaceon RuinsDP All Poké Marts (after obtaining 1 Badge), Veilstone Department Store, Celestic Town shop
Pickup (Lv. 1-50)
HGSS Route 32, Ilex Forest
Purchased by the player's Mom 		All Poké Marts (after obtaining 1 Badge), Goldenrod Department Store, Mt. Moon Square shop, Celadon Department Store
Pickup (Lv. 1-50)
PW Rugged Road, Scary Cave
BW Route 3, Dreamyard, Mistralton CityW All Poké Marts (after obtaining 1 Badge), Shopping Mall Nine
Pickup (Lv. 1-50)
B2W2 Castelia City All Poké Marts (after obtaining 1 Badge), Shopping Mall Nine, Join Avenue (souvenir)
Hidden Grottoes
Pickup (Lv. 1-50)
DW* Dream Park
XY Routes 4 and 16 All Poké Marts (after obtaining 1 Badge)
Pickup (Lv. 1-50)
ORAS Route 116, Granite Cave, Verdanturf Town All Poké Marts (after obtaining 1 Badge), Lilycove Department Store
Pickup (Lv. 1-50)
SMUSUM Route 2, Berry fields, Paniola Ranch All Poké Marts, Thrifty Megamart
Pickup (Lv. 1-50)
PE Routes 4 and 12, Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6) All Poké Marts (after obtaining 1 Badge), Celadon Department Store
Hidden recurring item (Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6), Underground Path (Kanto Routes 7–8))
SwSh Route 2, Motostoke All Poké Marts (after obtaining 3 Badges)
Pickup (Lv. 1-20)
SwShIA Armor Station Poké Mart (after obtaining 3 Badges)
SwShCT Crown Tundra Station Poké Mart (after obtaining 3 Badges)
BDSP Routes 203 and 205, Solaceon Ruins All Poké Marts (after obtaining 1 Badge), Veilstone Department Store, Celestic Town shop, Ramanas Park shop
Pickup (Lv. 1-20)

Gallery

Artwork

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

In the anime

A Repel in the anime

In Cutting the Ties that Bind!, Scott used a Repel to keep a swarm of wild Beedrill from attacking him, Brock, May, and Max.

In the manga

A Repel in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue arc

A Bug Catcher was seen using a Repel before entering a forest full of Bug Pokémon in Wake Up—You're Snorlax!.

A Repel made a brief appearance as one of the items in Red's Bag in A Hollow Victreebel.

In the TCG

Repel
Main article: Repel (Sun & Moon 130)

Repel was introduced as an Item card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Sun & Moon Series (the Japanese Sun & Moon Era) in the Sun & Moon expansion. It was also printed in the Japanese Sun & Moon Starter Set.

This Trainer card forces the player's opponent to switch one of their Active Pokémon with one of their Benched Pokémon.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 除蟲噴霧 Chèuihchùhng Panmouh
Mandarin 除蟲噴霧 / 除虫喷雾 Chúchóng Pēnwù
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Repelent
Denmark Flag.png Danish Myggebalsam
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Verdrijven*
Finland Flag.png Finnish Karkotinsuihke*
Karkotin*
Karkote*
France Flag.png French Repousse
Germany Flag.png German Schutz
Italy Flag.png Italian Repellente
South Korea Flag.png Korean 벌레회피스프레이 Beolle Hoepi Spray
Poland Flag.png Polish Odstraszacz
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Repelente
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Repelente*
Russia Flag.png Russian Репеллент Repellent
Spain Flag.png Spanish Repelente
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Insektssprej
Thailand Flag.png Thai สเปรย์กันแมลง Spray Repellent
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Thuốc xịt ngừa bọ


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