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{{Move|Stat-boosting items}}
{{Move|Stat-boosting items}}
{{Move|Nutritious drinks}}
{{Move|Nutritious drinks}}
{{redirect|Iron|{{Steven}}'s {{p|Beldum}} with the [[nickname]] "Iron"|Steven Stone#Traded to the player|Steven Stone → Iron}}
{{redirect|Pokémon drink|the items that represent real-world drinks|Drink}}
{{redirect|Pokémon drink|the items that represent real-world drinks|Drink}}
{{redirect|PP Max|the [[item]] with the same Japanese name|Max Elixir}}
[[File:Rare Candy RG.png|thumb|Rare Candy artwork from [[Generation I]]]]
[[File:Rare Candy RG.png|thumb|Rare Candy artwork from [[Generation I]]]]
A '''vitamin''' is a type of [[item]] from the [[Pokémon games]]. They are used to boost the [[stats]], [[Power Point]]s, or [[level]] of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Pokémon. Most vitamins are named after real minerals and organic compounds important to bodily health.
A '''vitamin''' is a type of [[item]] from the [[Pokémon games]]. They are used to boost the [[stats]], [[Power Point]]s, or [[level]] of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Pokémon. Most vitamins are named after real minerals and organic compounds important to bodily health.
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The two {{PP}}-raising vitamins raise the maximum PP of one of the Pokémon's [[move]]s in increments of fifths of its base PP, up to <sup>8</sup>/<sub>5</sub> of its base PP.
The two {{PP}}-raising vitamins raise the maximum PP of one of the Pokémon's [[move]]s in increments of fifths of its base PP, up to <sup>8</sup>/<sub>5</sub> of its base PP.


Rare Candies will increase a Pokémon's level by one, using the minimum amount of experience required for the Pokémon to reach the next level.
[[Rare Candy|Rare Candies]] will increase a Pokémon's level by one, using the minimum amount of experience required for the Pokémon to reach the next level.


From [[Generation II]] onward, all vitamins also increase the [[friendship]] of Pokémon they are used on.
From [[Generation II]] onward, all vitamins also increase the [[friendship]] of Pokémon they are used on.
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All vitamins can be found on the ground at various locations.
All vitamins can be found on the ground at various locations.


PP Ups are sold in [[Cerulean City]] and at the [[Pokéathlon Dome]]. PP Ups are commonly given as prizes in the [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]]. PP Maxes are not sold anywhere.
[[PP Up]]s are sold in [[Cerulean City]] and at the [[Pokéathlon Dome]]. PP Ups are commonly given as prizes in the [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]]. [[PP Max]]es are not sold anywhere.


Rare Candies can be purchased at the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV|Sinnoh and Johto Battle Frontiers}}, the [[Battle Subway]], the [[Pokémon World Tournament|PWT]], and the [[Battle Maison]] for 48 [[Battle Point|BP]] each. They can also be purchased at the [[Pokéathlon Dome]] on Mondays and Saturdays.
[[Rare Candy|Rare Candies]] can be purchased at the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV|Sinnoh and Johto Battle Frontiers}}, the [[Battle Subway]], the [[Pokémon World Tournament|PWT]], and the [[Battle Maison]] for 48 [[Battle Point|BP]] each. They can also be purchased at the [[Pokéathlon Dome]] on Mondays and Saturdays.


All other vitamins are available to buy for {{pdollar}}9800 ({{pdollar}}4900 at a sale) at [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Veilstone Department Store]], {{ci|Slateport}} market, the [[Safari Zone Gate]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]], and the [[Laverre City]] Poké Mart. They may also be purchased at [[Cerulean City]] in exchange for [[Berry Powder]]. Vitamins can also be purchased at both the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III|third}} and fourth generation Battle Frontiers, the Battle Subway, and the PWT for 1 BP each and from the Battle Maison for 2 BP each.
All other vitamins are available to buy for {{pdollar}}9800 ({{pdollar}}4900 at a sale) at [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Veilstone Department Store]], {{ci|Slateport}} market, the [[Safari Zone Gate]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]], and the [[Laverre City]] Poké Mart. They may also be purchased at [[Cerulean City]] in exchange for [[Berry Powder]]. Vitamins can also be purchased at both the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III|third}} and fourth generation Battle Frontiers, the Battle Subway, and the PWT for 1 BP each and from the Battle Maison for 2 BP each.
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|locoras=[[Lilycove City]] (Level 3), {{rt|117|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Triathlete}} Dylan)
|locoras=[[Lilycove City]] (Level 3), {{rt|117|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Triathlete}} Dylan)
|locsm=[[Battle Buffet]], [[Royal Avenue]], [[Resolution Cave]], [[Battle Royal Dome]] (2 BP), [[Mount Hokulani]], [[Festival Plaza]] (Haunted house, Goody shop)
|locsm=[[Battle Buffet]], [[Royal Avenue]], [[Resolution Cave]], [[Battle Royal Dome]] (2 BP), [[Mount Hokulani]], [[Festival Plaza]] (Haunted house, Goody shop)
|main=HP Up
}}
}}


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|locoras=[[Lilycove City]] (Level 3), {{rt|115|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Black Belt}} Nob)
|locoras=[[Lilycove City]] (Level 3), {{rt|115|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Black Belt}} Nob)
|locsm=[[Ten Carat Hill]], [[Battle Royal Dome]] (2 BP), [[Mount Hokulani]], [[Festival Plaza]] (Haunted house, Goody shop)
|locsm=[[Ten Carat Hill]], [[Battle Royal Dome]] (2 BP), [[Mount Hokulani]], [[Festival Plaza]] (Haunted house, Goody shop)
|main=Protein
}}
}}


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|locoras=[[Lilycove City]] (Level 3), {{rt|110|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Triathlete}} Benjamin)
|locoras=[[Lilycove City]] (Level 3), {{rt|110|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Triathlete}} Benjamin)
|locsm={{rt|8|Alola}}, [[Shady House]], [[Battle Royal Dome]] (2 BP), [[Mount Hokulani]], [[Festival Plaza]] (Haunted house, Goody shop)
|locsm={{rt|8|Alola}}, [[Shady House]], [[Battle Royal Dome]] (2 BP), [[Mount Hokulani]], [[Festival Plaza]] (Haunted house, Goody shop)
|main=Iron
}}
}}


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|locoras=[[Lilycove City]] (Level 3), {{rt|123|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Psychic}} Cameron)
|locoras=[[Lilycove City]] (Level 3), {{rt|123|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Psychic}} Cameron)
|locsm=[[Poni Breaker Coast]], [[Battle Royal Dome]] (2 BP), [[Mount Hokulani]], [[Festival Plaza]] (Haunted house)
|locsm=[[Poni Breaker Coast]], [[Battle Royal Dome]] (2 BP), [[Mount Hokulani]], [[Festival Plaza]] (Haunted house)
|main=Calcium
}}
}}


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|locoras=[[Lilycove City]] (Level 3), {{rt|128|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Triathlete}} Isaiah)
|locoras=[[Lilycove City]] (Level 3), {{rt|128|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Triathlete}} Isaiah)
|locsm=[[Blush Mountain]], [[Battle Royal Dome]] (2 BP), [[Mount Hokulani]], [[Festival Plaza]] (Haunted house)
|locsm=[[Blush Mountain]], [[Battle Royal Dome]] (2 BP), [[Mount Hokulani]], [[Festival Plaza]] (Haunted house)
|main=Zinc
}}
}}


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|locoras=[[Lilycove City]] (Level 3), {{rt|115|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Battle Girl}} Cyndy)
|locoras=[[Lilycove City]] (Level 3), {{rt|115|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Battle Girl}} Cyndy)
|locsm={{rt|6|Alola}}, [[Poni Plains]], [[Battle Royal Dome]] (2 BP), [[Mount Hokulani]], [[Festival Plaza]] (Haunted house)
|locsm={{rt|6|Alola}}, [[Poni Plains]], [[Battle Royal Dome]] (2 BP), [[Mount Hokulani]], [[Festival Plaza]] (Haunted house)
|main=Carbos
}}
}}


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|locoras=[[Lilycove Department Store]] [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]] (2 digits), {{a|Pickup}}, {{DL|Super Training|Secret Super Training}}, [[PokéMileage Club]] (PokéMileage Shop; Graffiti Eraser, all levels), {{rt|108|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Neville), {{rt|109|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Portia), {{rt|111|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Brooke and Ace Trainer Wilton), [[Secret Base]] ("Pick something up" with {{DL|Secret Base|Secret Pal}})
|locoras=[[Lilycove Department Store]] [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]] (2 digits), {{a|Pickup}}, {{DL|Super Training|Secret Super Training}}, [[PokéMileage Club]] (PokéMileage Shop; Graffiti Eraser, all levels), {{rt|108|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Neville), {{rt|109|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Portia), {{rt|111|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Brooke and Ace Trainer Wilton), [[Secret Base]] ("Pick something up" with {{DL|Secret Base|Secret Pal}})
|locsm={{rt|5|Alola}}, {{rt|12|Alola}}, {{rt|16|Alola}}, [[Ancient Poni Path]], [[Battle Tree]], [[Festival Plaza]] (Lottery shop, Haunted house, Goody shop)
|locsm={{rt|5|Alola}}, {{rt|12|Alola}}, {{rt|16|Alola}}, [[Ancient Poni Path]], [[Battle Tree]], [[Festival Plaza]] (Lottery shop, Haunted house, Goody shop)
|main=PP Up
}}
}}


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|locoras={{rt|119|Hoenn}}, [[Lilycove Department Store]] [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]] (3 digits), {{DL|Super Training|Secret Super Training}}, [[PokéMileage Club]] (Graffiti Eraser, all levels) {{rt|119|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Brains & Brawn}} Jael & Kael), [[Meteor Falls]] (rematch with {{tc|Old Couple}} John & Jay), {{ho|Victory Road}} (rematch with {{tc|Ace Duo}} Jude & Rory), [[Secret Base]] ("Pick something up" with {{DL|Secret Base|Secret Pal}})
|locoras={{rt|119|Hoenn}}, [[Lilycove Department Store]] [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]] (3 digits), {{DL|Super Training|Secret Super Training}}, [[PokéMileage Club]] (Graffiti Eraser, all levels) {{rt|119|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Brains & Brawn}} Jael & Kael), [[Meteor Falls]] (rematch with {{tc|Old Couple}} John & Jay), {{ho|Victory Road}} (rematch with {{tc|Ace Duo}} Jude & Rory), [[Secret Base]] ("Pick something up" with {{DL|Secret Base|Secret Pal}})
|locsm={{rt|15|Alola}}, [[Vast Poni Canyon]], [[Mount Lanakila]], [[Poni Plains]], [[Festival Plaza]] (Lottery shop)
|locsm={{rt|15|Alola}}, [[Vast Poni Canyon]], [[Mount Lanakila]], [[Poni Plains]], [[Festival Plaza]] (Lottery shop)
|main=PP Max
}}
}}


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|locoras={{a|Pickup}}, [[Battle Resort]], {{rt|117|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} Isaac and Pokémon Breeder Lydia), [[Secret Base]] ("Pick something up" with {{DL|Secret Base|Secret Pal}})
|locoras={{a|Pickup}}, [[Battle Resort]], {{rt|117|Hoenn}} (rematch with {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} Isaac and Pokémon Breeder Lydia), [[Secret Base]] ("Pick something up" with {{DL|Secret Base|Secret Pal}})
|locsm={{a|Pickup}}, [[Battle Royal Dome]] (48 BP), [[Festival Plaza]] (Lottery shop), [[Pokémon Center Café]], [[Brooklet Hill]], {{rt|6|Alola}}, [[Aether Paradise]], [[Aether House]], [[Po Town]], [[Poni Wilds]], [[Vast Poni Canyon]], [[Melemele Sea]] (hidden), [[Lush Jungle]] (hidden)
|locsm={{a|Pickup}}, [[Battle Royal Dome]] (48 BP), [[Festival Plaza]] (Lottery shop), [[Pokémon Center Café]], [[Brooklet Hill]], {{rt|6|Alola}}, [[Aether Paradise]], [[Aether House]], [[Po Town]], [[Poni Wilds]], [[Vast Poni Canyon]], [[Melemele Sea]] (hidden), [[Lush Jungle]] (hidden)
|main=Rare Candy
}}
}}


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|  width="160px" style="background: #{{special defense color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Zinc Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{special defense color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Zinc Sprite.png]]
|-
|-
| style="background: #{{HP color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{HP color dark}}|HP Up}}
| style="background: #{{HP color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{HP color dark}}|HP Up}}
| style="background: #{{attack color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{attack color dark}}|Protein}}
| style="background: #{{attack color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{attack color dark}}|Protein}}
| style="background: #{{defense color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{defense color dark}}|Iron}}
| style="background: #{{defense color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{defense color dark}}|Iron}}
| style="background: #{{special attack color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{special attack color dark}}|Calcium}}
| style="background: #{{special attack color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{special attack color dark}}|Calcium}}
| style="background: #{{special defense color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{special defense color dark}}|Zinc}}
| style="background: #{{special defense color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{special defense color dark}}|Zinc}}
|-
|-
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{speed color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Carbos Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{speed color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Carbos Sprite.png]]
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|  width="160px" style="background: #{{blue color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Rare Candy Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{blue color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Rare Candy Sprite.png]]
|-
|-
| style="background: #{{speed color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{speed color dark}}|Carbos}}
| style="background: #{{speed color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{speed color dark}}|Carbos}}
| style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{items color dark}}|PP Up}}
| style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{items color dark}}|PP Up}}
| style="background: #{{TMs and HMs color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{TMs and HMs color dark}}|PP Max}}
| style="background: #{{TMs and HMs color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{TMs and HMs color dark}}|PP Max}}
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{blue color dark}}|Rare Candy}}
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Rare Candy}}
|}{{-}}
|}{{-}}


==In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series==
==In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series==
{{main|Health drink}}
{{main|Health drink}}
In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], Protein, Calcium, Iron, and Zinc appear as types of health drink. Their effects are based on those of their [[core series]] counterparts.
In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], [[Protein]], [[Calcium]], [[Iron]], and [[Zinc]] appear as types of health drink. [[Carbos]] appears in [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]. Their effects are based on those of their [[core series]] counterparts.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Vitamin anime.png|thumb|Vitamins in the anime]]
[[File:Vitamin anime.png|thumb|Vitamins in the anime]]
Calcium made its anime debut in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''. Nurse Joy gave a whole bottle of these tablets to a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Magikarp}}. Some other unidentified vitamins also appeared in the episode.
[[Calcium]] made its anime debut in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''. Nurse Joy gave a whole bottle of these tablets to a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Magikarp}}. Some other unidentified vitamins also appeared in the episode.


In ''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'', the Rare Candy made its anime debut. However, unlike in the games, where the Rare Candy levels up a Pokémon, in the episode it actually makes the Pokémon larger (and in some cases uncontrollable) due to the fact that this was a specially modified and experimental version of it. {{an|Brock}} said that the original would merely "enhance a Pokémon's abilities". Also, due to a dubbing error, the Rare Candy was referred by a direct translation of its Japanese name, Mystery Candy.
In ''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'', the [[Rare Candy]] made its anime debut. However, unlike in the games, where the Rare Candy levels up a Pokémon, in the episode it actually makes the Pokémon larger (and in some cases uncontrollable) due to the fact that this was a specially modified and experimental version of it. {{an|Brock}} said that the original would merely "enhance a Pokémon's abilities". Also, due to a dubbing error, the Rare Candy was referred by a direct translation of its Japanese name, Mystery Candy.


In ''[[BW070|The Clubsplosion Begins!]]'', a full set of vitamins (PP Up, PP Max, and Rare Candy are excluded) were announced to be the prize for the [[Clubsplosion]] tournament, like how the set of [[wing]]s was the prize for the [[Club Battle]] tournament. They were eventually won by [[Stephan]].
In ''[[BW070|The Clubsplosion Begins!]]'', a full set of vitamins ([[PP Up]], [[PP Max]], and Rare Candy are excluded) were announced to be the prize for the [[Clubsplosion]] tournament, like how the set of [[wing]]s was the prize for the [[Club Battle]] tournament. They were eventually won by [[Stephan]].


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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Vitamin Adventures.png|thumb|Vitamins in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Vitamin Adventures.png|thumb|Vitamins in Pokémon Adventures]]
In ''[[PS015|Wartortle Wars]]'', {{adv|Red}} tried to use an "HP Up" sold to him by {{adv|Green}} on [[Pika]], but, like with all the other items she had sold him, it proved to be fake and ineffective.
In ''[[PS015|Wartortle Wars]]'', {{adv|Red}} tried to use an "[[HP Up]]" sold to him by {{adv|Green}} on [[Pika]], but, like with all the other items she had sold him, it proved to be fake and ineffective.


In ''[[PS446|Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down]]'', several kinds of vitamins were seen being sold at the [[Safari Zone Gate]].
In ''[[PS446|Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down]]'', several kinds of vitamins were seen being sold at the [[Safari Zone Gate]].


In ''[[PS528|Innocent Scientist]]'', {{adv|Blake}} revealed that he had given his {{TP|Blake|Dewott}} a Rare Candy and {{DL|Wing|Resist Wing}} before heading to battle {{p|Genesect}}, boosting its defenses just enough for it to be able to survive an {{type|Electric}} {{m|Techno Blast}}.
In ''[[PS528|Innocent Scientist]]'', {{adv|Blake}} revealed that he had given his {{TP|Blake|Dewott}} a [[Rare Candy]] and [[Resist Wing]] before heading to battle {{p|Genesect}}, boosting its defenses just enough for it to be able to survive an {{type|Electric}} {{m|Techno Blast}}.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The [[item duplication glitch]] is sometimes called the Rare Candy glitch due to the desirability of Rare Candies.
* The [[item duplication glitch]] is sometimes called the [[Rare Candy]] glitch due to the desirability of Rare Candies.
** In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Black 2 and White 2}}, due to {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}s being programmed to reset every time the player leaves and re-enters the area, the Breeders found at [[Big Stadium and Small Court]] can be used to collect unlimited amounts of Rare Candies, as they give the player one as a reward every time they are defeated.
** In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Black 2 and White 2}}, due to {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}s being programmed to reset every time the player leaves and re-enters the area, the Breeders found at [[Big Stadium and Small Court]] can be used to collect unlimited amounts of Rare Candies, as they give the player one as a reward every time they are defeated.
* The PP Max's English name is the same as the Japanese name of the [[Max Elixir]].
* The [[PP Max]]'s English name is the same as the Japanese name of the [[Max Elixir]].
* The Japanese names of the vitamins reveal them to be other compounds, specifically {{wp|taurine}}, {{wp|bromhexine}}, {{wp|lysozyme}}, {{wp|chitosan}}, and {{wp|indometacin}}, used for treatment of the body.
* The Japanese names of the vitamins reveal them to be other compounds, specifically {{wp|taurine}}, {{wp|bromhexine}}, {{wp|lysozyme}}, {{wp|chitosan}}, and {{wp|indometacin}}, used for treatment of the body.


==In other languages==
{{-}}
{|
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''HP Up''
{{langtable|color={{HP color light}}|bordercolor={{HP color}}
|ja=マックスアップ ''Max Up''
|zh_yue=ＨＰ增強劑 ''{{tt|HP Jāngkèuhngjaih|HP Strengthening Tonic}}''
|zh_cmn=ＨＰ增強劑 / ＨＰ增强剂 ''{{tt|HP Zēngqiángjì|HP Strengthening Tonic}}''
|fi=Palautus
|fr=PV Plus
|de=KP-Plus
|it=PS-Su
|ko=맥스업 ''Max Up''
<!--|pl=Maxi check spelling? Don abruptly goes into Calcium!-->
|pt_br=Elevador de HP
|es=Más PS
|vi=Tăng Tối Đa
}}
|
''Protein''
{{langtable|color={{attack color light}}|bordercolor={{attack color}}
|ja=タウリン ''Taurine''
|zh_yue=攻擊增強劑 ''{{tt|Gūnggīk Jāngkèuhngjaih|Attack Strengthening Tonic}}''
|zh_cmn=攻擊增強劑 / 攻击增强剂 ''{{tt|Gōngjí Zēngqiángjì|Attack Strengthening Tonic}}''
|fi=Proteiini
|fr=Proteine
|de=Protein
|it=Proteina
|ko=타우린 ''Taurine''
|pl=Proteiny
|pt_br=Proteína
|es=Proteínas{{tt|*|Generation I-II}}<br>Proteína{{tt|*|Generation III and on}}
|tr=Protein
}}
|
''Iron''
{{langtable|color={{defense color light}}|bordercolor={{defense color}}
|ja=ブロムヘキシン ''Bromhexine''
|zh_yue=防禦增強劑 ''{{tt|Fòhngyuh Jāngkèuhngjaih|Defense Strengthening Tonic}}''
|zh_cmn=防禦增強劑 / 防御增强剂 ''{{tt|Fángyù Zēngqiángjì|Defense Strengthening Tonic}}''
|fi=Rauta
|fr=Fer
|de=Eisen
|it=Ferro
|ko=사포닌 ''Saponin''
|pl=Żelazo
|pt_br=Ferro
|es=Hierro
|tr=Demir
}}
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Calcium''
{{langtable|color={{special attack color light}}|bordercolor={{special attack color}}
|ja=リゾチウム ''Lysozyme''
|zh_yue=特攻增強劑 ''{{tt|Dahkgūng Jāngkèuhngjaih|Sp. Attack Strengthening Tonic}}''
|zh_cmn=特攻增強劑 / 特攻增强剂 ''{{tt|Tègōng Zēngqiángjì|Sp. Attack Strengthening Tonic}}''
|fi=Kalsium
|fr=Calcium
|de=Kalzium
|it=Calcio
|ko=리보플라빈 ''Riboflavin''
|pl=Wapno{{tt|*|EP092}}<br/>Wapń{{tt|*|BW070}}
|pt_br=Cálcio
|es=Calcio
|tr=Kalsiyum
}}
|
''Zinc''
{{langtable|color={{special defense color light}}|bordercolor={{special defense color}}
|ja=キトサン ''Chitosan''
|zh_yue=特防增強劑 ''{{tt|Dahkfòhng Jāngkèuhngjaih|Sp. Defense Strengthening Tonic}}''
|zh_cmn=特防增強劑 / 特防增强剂 ''{{tt|Tèfáng Zēngqiángjì|Sp. Defense Strengthening Tonic}}''
|fi=Sinkki
|fr=Zinc
|de=Zink
|it=Zinco
|tr=Çinko
|es=Zinc
|pl=Cynk
|ko=키토산 ''Chitosan''
}}
|
''Carbos''
{{Langtable|color={{speed color light}}|bordercolor={{speed color}}
|ja=インドメタシン ''Indometacin''
|zh_yue=速度增強劑 ''{{tt|Chūkdouh Jāngkèuhngjaih|Speed Strengthening Tonic}}''
|zh_cmn=速度增強劑 / 速度增强剂 ''{{tt|Sùdù Zēngqiángjì|Speed Strengthening Tonic}}''
|fi=Tankkaus
|fr=Carbone
|de=Carbon
|it=Carburante
|ko=알칼로이드 ''Alkaloid''
|pl=Węglowodany
|pt_br=Carbos
|es=Carburante
|tr=Karbon
}}
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''PP Up''
{{langtable|color={{items color light}}|bordercolor={{items color}}
|ja=ポイントアップ ''Point Up''
|zh_yue=ＰＰ提升劑 ''{{tt|PP Tàihsīngjaih|PP Up Tonic}}''
|zh_cmn=ＰＰ提升劑 / ＰＰ提升剂 ''{{tt|PP Tíshēngjì|PP Up Tonic}}''
|fr=PP Plus
|de=AP-Plus
|it=PP-Su
|es=Más PP
|ko=포인트 업 ''Point Up''
}}
|
''PP Max''
{{langtable|color={{TMs and HMs color light}}|bordercolor={{TMs and HMs color}}
|ja=ポイントマックス ''Point Max''
|zh_yue=ＰＰ極限提升劑 ''{{tt|PP Gihkhaahn Tàihsīngjaih|PP Max Tonic}}''
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''Rare Candy''
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Rare Candy artwork from Generation I

A vitamin is a type of item from the Pokémon games. They are used to boost the stats, Power Points, or level of a Trainer's Pokémon. Most vitamins are named after real minerals and organic compounds important to bodily health.

From Generation III onward, they are known as nutritious drinks (Japanese: 栄養ドリンク nutritious drinks), also being referred to as Pokémon drinks in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. They are described as ability enhancers (Japanese: のうりょくをあげるアイテム attribute-raising items) in Generation I and as stat enhancers (Japanese: のうりょくをあげるどうぐ attribute-raising tools) in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. In the anime, they are referred to as Pokémon vitamin drinks.

Effect

In all core series games since Generation III, vitamins that affect stats increase a Pokémon's EVs for a given stat by 10 EV points, only raising a stat's EVs to a maximum of 100 or the total EVs to a maximum of 510. Prior to Generation III, effort values were based on a system of stat experience and vitamins increased a stat by 2560 EV points, but could only be used until the stat had 25600 EVs.

The two PP-raising vitamins raise the maximum PP of one of the Pokémon's moves in increments of fifths of its base PP, up to 8/5 of its base PP.

Rare Candies will increase a Pokémon's level by one, using the minimum amount of experience required for the Pokémon to reach the next level.

From Generation II onward, all vitamins also increase the friendship of Pokémon they are used on.

In the Mystery Dungeon series, vitamins permanently increase one of the Stats of a Pokémon and are not subject to any limits due to the absence of the EV system in those games.

Acquisition

All vitamins can be found on the ground at various locations.

PP Ups are sold in Cerulean City and at the Pokéathlon Dome. PP Ups are commonly given as prizes in the Pokémon Lottery Corner. PP Maxes are not sold anywhere.

Rare Candies can be purchased at the Sinnoh and Johto Battle Frontiers, the Battle Subway, the PWT, and the Battle Maison for 48 BP each. They can also be purchased at the Pokéathlon Dome on Mondays and Saturdays.

All other vitamins are available to buy for $9800 ($4900 at a sale) at Celadon Department Store, Goldenrod Department Store, Lilycove Department Store, Veilstone Department Store, Slateport market, the Safari Zone Gate, Shopping Mall Nine, and the Laverre City Poké Mart. They may also be purchased at Cerulean City in exchange for Berry Powder. Vitamins can also be purchased at both the third and fourth generation Battle Frontiers, the Battle Subway, and the PWT for 1 BP each and from the Battle Maison for 2 BP each.

Types of vitamins

Artwork

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

Dream HP Up Sprite.png Dream Protein Sprite.png Dream Iron Sprite.png Dream Calcium Sprite.png Dream Zinc Sprite.png
HP Up Protein Iron Calcium Zinc
Dream Carbos Sprite.png Dream PP Up Sprite.png Dream PP Max Sprite.png Dream Rare Candy Sprite.png
Carbos PP Up PP Max Rare Candy


In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Main article: Health drink

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, Protein, Calcium, Iron, and Zinc appear as types of health drink. Carbos appears in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon. Their effects are based on those of their core series counterparts.

In the anime

Vitamins in the anime

Calcium made its anime debut in The Joy of Pokémon. Nurse Joy gave a whole bottle of these tablets to a giant Magikarp. Some other unidentified vitamins also appeared in the episode.

In Caterpie's Big Dilemma, the Rare Candy made its anime debut. However, unlike in the games, where the Rare Candy levels up a Pokémon, in the episode it actually makes the Pokémon larger (and in some cases uncontrollable) due to the fact that this was a specially modified and experimental version of it. Brock said that the original would merely "enhance a Pokémon's abilities". Also, due to a dubbing error, the Rare Candy was referred by a direct translation of its Japanese name, Mystery Candy.

In The Clubsplosion Begins!, a full set of vitamins (PP Up, PP Max, and Rare Candy are excluded) were announced to be the prize for the Clubsplosion tournament, like how the set of wings was the prize for the Club Battle tournament. They were eventually won by Stephan.

  • Rare Candy

    Rare Candy

  • Calcium

    Calcium

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Vitamins in Pokémon Adventures

In Wartortle Wars, Red tried to use an "HP Up" sold to him by Green on Pika, but, like with all the other items she had sold him, it proved to be fake and ineffective.

In Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, several kinds of vitamins were seen being sold at the Safari Zone Gate.

In Innocent Scientist, Blake revealed that he had given his Dewott a Rare Candy and Resist Wing before heading to battle Genesect, boosting its defenses just enough for it to be able to survive an Electric-type Techno Blast.

In the TCG

The following is a list of cards named Rare Candy.

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 #
Rare Candy I EX Sandstorm Uncommon 88/100 Miracle of the Desert Uncommon 050/053
EX Emerald Uncommon 83/106      
EX Holon Phantoms Uncommon 90/110 Holon Phantom Uncommon 048/052
POP Series 5 Uncommon 7/17      
Great Encounters Uncommon 102/106 Moonlit Pursuit/Dawn Dash Uncommon  
POP Series 8 Uncommon 10/17      
Unleashed Uncommon 82/95 Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck   009/014
      Reviving Legends Uncommon 071/080
Dark Explorers Uncommon 100/108 Dark Rush U 065/069
      Hydreigon Half Deck   011/015
      Garchomp Half Deck   011/015
      BW-P Promotional cards   138/BW-P
      Master Deck Build Box EX   031/046
      Black Kyurem-EX Battle Strength Deck   011/018
      White Kyurem-EX Battle Strength Deck   011/018
Plasma Blast Uncommon 85/101 Blastoise + Kyurem-EX Combo Deck   010/018
Plasma Blast Rare Secret 105/101 Megalo Cannon UR 086/076
Rare Candy I Primal Clash Uncommon 135/160 Gaia Volcano U 061/070
      XY-P Promotional cards   136/XY-P
      M Master Deck Build Box Power Style   031/049
      M Master Deck Build Box Speed Style   033/049
      BREAK Starter Pack   057/072
      Premium Champion Pack   107/131
 


Trivia


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