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A '''vitamin''' is a type of [[item]] from the [[Pokémon games]]. They are used to boost the [[stats]] of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s [[Pokémon]]. Most vitamins are named after real minerals and organic compounds important to bodily health.
[[File:Vitamin anime.png|thumb|250px|Vitamins in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
A '''vitamin''' (Japanese: '''えいようドリンク''' ''nutritious drink'') is a type of [[item]] from the [[Pokémon games]]. They are used to boost the [[stats]], [[PP]], or [[level]] of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Pokémon. Most vitamins are named after real minerals and organic compounds important to bodily health.
 
==Terminology==
{{incomplete|section|Other potentially missing terms, Japanese equivalent to "Pokémon vitamin drink"}}
In {{game4|Red|Green|Blue|Yellow}}, a {{tc|Sailor}} and a {{tc|Gentleman}} found on the fifth floor of the [[Celadon Department Store]] refer to them as '''Pokémon ability enhancers''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケモンの　のうりょくを　あげる　アイテム}}''' ''Pokémon ability-raising items'').
 
In English {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, a Gentleman there refers to them as "items that raise Pokémon stats". In the Japanese versions, he refers to them as '''{{j|ポケモンの　のうりょくを　あげる　どうぐ}}''' ''Pokémon ability-raising tools''.
 
In English {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the Sailor and Gentleman instead refer to them as '''Pokémon stat enhancers'''. In the Japanese versions, the Sailor refers to them as {{j|ポケモンの　のうりょくを　あげる　アイテム}} ''Pokémon ability-raising items'', whereas the Gentleman refers to them as {{j|ポケモンの　のうりょくを　あげる　どうぐ}} ''Pokémon ability-raising tools''.
 
From Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen onwards, they are consistently known as '''nutritious drinks''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|栄養|えいよう}}ドリンク}}''' ''nutritious drinks'') in the descriptions of the individual items. They are also called '''Pokémon drinks''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケモンの　ドリンク}}''' ''Pokémon drinks'') by the man in charge of the [[Safari Zone Gate]]'s southeast stall in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
 
In the English manuals of the [[Generation I]], {{gen|II}}, and {{gen|III}} games, these items are collectively called '''Pokémon Power-Ups''' alongside the [[battle item]]s and [[Rare Candy]].
 
In the [[Pokémon.com]] [https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/about/video-game-glossary/ Pokémon Video Game Glossary], these items are referred to as '''vitamins'''.
 
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, they are referred to as '''Pokémon vitamin drinks'''.
 
The Japanese names of the individual items reveal them to be compounds such as {{wp|taurine}}, {{wp|bromhexine}}, {{wp|lysozyme}}, {{wp|chitosan}}, and {{wp|indometacin}}, which are used for treatment of the body.
 
According to the [[Pokémon Wiki]]'s equivalent to this article, these items are known as '''{{j|ドーピングアイテム}}''' ''doping items'' among Japanese fans.


==Effect==
==Effect==
In [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}}, vitamins gave 2560 Stat Exp to a stat, but could only be given until that stat had 25600 Stat Exp. However, in [[Generation III]] and beyond, stats were calculated with the system of [[effort values]], and so instead vitamins give a Pokémon 10 EV points to a stat, only working if the EVs of the stat raised are less than 100, and if the total EVs are less than 510.
In all [[core series]] games since [[Generation III]], vitamins that affect [[Statistic|stats]] increase a Pokémon's {{EV}}s for a given stat by 10 EV points, but can't increase the total EVs beyond a maximum of 510. Between Generations III and {{gen|VII}}, vitamins will also have no effect on an individual stat that already has 100 or more EVs. Prior to Generation III, effort values were based on a system of {{DL|effort values|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 do not work in the same way, since instead of raising a stat they raise the PP value of one of the Pokémon's [[move]]s. Rare Candy is also an exception to this, since it instead raises the Pokémon's [[level]] by one.
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.
 
From [[Generation II]] onward, all vitamins also increase the [[friendship]] of Pokémon they are used on.
 
In the {{pkmn|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==
==Acquisition==
PP Max is not sold anywhere, and PP Up is not sold anywhere but [[Cerulean City]].  An exception to this is made in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} , where PP Ups can be "purchased" for Pokéathlon points at the [[Pokéathlon Dome]] on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  All other vitamins are available to buy at [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Veilstone Department Store]], {{ci|Slateport}} market, and the [[Safari Zone Gate]]. Vitamins can also be purchased at the [[Battle Frontier]] for 1 [[BP]] each, and Rare Candies can be purchased at the [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Sinnoh and Johto Battle Frontiers]] for 48 BP each or at the Pokéathlon Dome for 2000 Pokéathlon points on Monday and Saturday. PP Ups and all vitamins may also be purchased at [[Cerulean City]] in exchange for [[Berry Powder]]. PP Ups are commonly given as prizes in the lottery.
All vitamins can be found on the ground at various locations.
 
[[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.


==Types of vitamins==
All other vitamins are available to buy for {{pdollar}}9800 ({{pdollar}}4900 at a sale) at [[Celadon Department Store]] and the [[Safari Zone Gate]] in Kanto, [[Goldenrod Department Store]] in Johto, [[Lilycove Department Store]] and {{ci|Slateport}} market in Hoenn, [[Veilstone Department Store]] in Sinnoh, [[Shopping Mall Nine]] in Unova, and the [[Laverre City]] Poké Mart in Kalos; they are available to buy for {{pdollar}}10,000 at the [[Mount Hokulani]] Pokémon Center. 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.
{{Item
|name=HP Up
|jp=マックスアップ
|jpt=Max Up
|gen=I
|bag=Medicine
|buyable=yes
|buy={{tt|9800|4900 during sale}}
|sell=4900
|effect=Adds 10 {{stat|HP}} [[Effort Values|EV]]s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 100 HP EVs.{{sup|RSE}}{{sup|FRLG}}{{sup|DPPt}}{{sup|HGSS}}<br>Adds 2560 {{stat|HP}} Stat Exp to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 25600 HP Stat Exp.{{sup|RBY}}{{sup|GSC}}
|descrse=Raises the base HP of one Pokémon.
|descfrlg=A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base HP of one Pokémon.
|descdppthgss=A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base HP of a single Pokémon.
|locrby=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]]
|locgsc=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], {{jo|Battle Tower}}{{sup|C}}
|locrse=Various locations, [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Slateport City]] ([[Slateport City#Energy Guru|Energy Guru]]), {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}{{sup|E}}, {{a|Pickup}}{{sup|E}}
|locfrlg=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Cerulean City]]
|locdppt=Various locations, [[Veilstone Department Store]], {{si|Battle Park}}{{sup|DP}}, {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}{{sup|Pt}}
|lochgss=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Safari Zone Gate]], {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}
}}


{{Item
Once the [[Master Dojo]] in the [[Isle of Armor]] has been [[Master Dojo#Upgrades|upgraded]], a vending machine will be available that sells vitamins in bulk for a lower per-item cost. Vitamins can be purchased in groups of 1 for {{pdollar}}10,000 (regular price), 5 for {{pdollar}}40,000 ({{pdollar}}8000 each), 10 for {{pdollar}}70,000 ({{pdollar}}7000 each), or 25 for {{pdollar}}125,000 ({{pdollar}}5000 each).
|name=Protein
|jp=タウリン
|jpt={{wp|Taurine}}
|gen=I
|bag=Medicine
|buyable=yes
|buy={{tt|9800|4900 during Energy Guru sale; 7800 during rooftop sale}}
|sell=4900
|effect=Adds 10 {{stat|Attack}} [[Effort Values|EV]]s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 100 Attack EVs.{{sup|RSE}}{{sup|FRLG}}{{sup|DPPt}}{{sup|HGSS}}<br>Adds 2560 {{stat|Attack}} Stat Exp to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 25600 Attack Stat Exp.{{sup|RBY}}{{sup|GSC}}
|notes=Misspelled as "Protien" in Generations I and II<!--or so I've heard...-->
|descrse=Raises the base Attack stat of one Pokémon.
|descfrlg=A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Attack stat of one Pokémon.
|descdppthgss=A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Attack stat of a single Pokémon.
|locrby=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]]
|locgsc=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], {{jo|Battle Tower}}{{sup|C}}, [[Goldenrod Department Store#Rooftop|Goldenrod Department Store rooftop sale]]{{sup|C}}
|locrse=Various locations, [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Slateport City]] ([[Slateport City#Energy Guru|Energy Guru]]), {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}{{sup|E}}, {{a|Pickup}}
|locfrlg=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Cerulean City]]
|locdppt=Various locations, [[Veilstone Department Store]], {{si|Battle Park}}{{sup|DP}}, {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}{{sup|Pt}}
|lochgss=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Safari Zone Gate]], {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}
}}


{{Item
==Types of vitamins==
|name=Iron
{| class="roundtable sortable" style="background: #{{Medicine color light}}; border:3px solid #{{Medicine color dark}}"
|jp=ブロムヘキシン
! class="unsortable" |  
|jpt={{wp|Bromhexine}}
! Name
|gen=I
! Debut<br>Gen.
|bag=Medicine
! class="unsortable" | Effect
|buyable=yes
|-
|buy={{tt|9800|4900 during sale}}
|{{bag3|HP Up}}
|sell=4900
|[[HP Up]]
|effect=Adds 10 {{stat|Defense}} [[Effort Values|EV]]s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 100 Defense EVs.{{sup|RSE}}{{sup|FRLG}}{{sup|DPPt}}{{sup|HGSS}}<br>Adds 2560 {{stat|Defense}} Stat Exp to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 25600 Defense Stat Exp.{{sup|RBY}}{{sup|GSC}}
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
|descrse=Raises the base Defense stat of one Pokémon.
| Adds 10 [[HP]] {{EV}}s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
|descfrlg=A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Defense stat of one Pokémon.
|-
|descdppthgss=A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Defense stat of a single Pokémon.
|{{bag3|Protein}}
|locrby=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]]
|[[Protein]]
|locgsc=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], {{jo|Battle Tower}}{{sup|C}}
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
|locrse=Various locations, [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Slateport City]] ([[Slateport City#Energy Guru|Energy Guru]]), {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}{{sup|E}}
| Adds 10 {{stat|Attack}} {{EV}}s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
|locfrlg=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Cerulean City]]
|-
|locdppt=Various locations, [[Veilstone Department Store]], {{si|Battle Park}}{{sup|DP}}, {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}{{sup|Pt}}
|{{bag3|Iron}}
|lochgss=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Safari Zone Gate]], {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}
|[[Iron]]
}}
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| Adds 10 {{stat|Defense}} {{EV}}s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
|-
|{{bag3|Calcium}}
|[[Calcium]]
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| Adds 10 {{stat|Special Attack}} {{EV}}s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
|-
|{{bag3|Zinc}}
|[[Zinc]]
| style="background: #{{Gen III color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen III color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=3 | '''III'''
| Adds 10 {{stat|Special Defense}} {{EV}}s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
|-
|{{bag3|Carbos}}
|[[Carbos]]
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| Adds 10 {{stat|Speed}} {{EV}}s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
|-
|{{bag3|PP Up}}
|[[PP Up]]
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| Raises the [[PP]] of a selected [[move]] by 1/5 of the move's base PP, until 3 PP Ups or one PP Max have been used on the Pokémon's move.
|-
|{{bag3|PP Max}}
|[[PP Max]]
| style="background: #{{Gen III color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen III color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=3 | '''III'''
| Raises the [[PP]] of a selected [[move]] to 8/5 of the move's base PP, but can only be used once per move on a given Pokémon.
|- class="unsortable"
! colspan="4" style="background:#{{medicine color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" | <small>All details are accurate to {{color2|000|Generation VIII}} games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual items's page.</small>
|}


{{Item
==Gallery==
|name=Calcium
===[[Pokémon Global Link]]===
|jp=リゾチウム
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|jpt={{wp|Lysozyme}}
|-
|gen=I
| width="160px" style="background: #{{HP color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream HP Up Sprite.png]]
|bag=Medicine
| width="160px" style="background: #{{Attack color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Protein Sprite.png]]
|buyable=yes
| width="160px" style="background: #{{Defense color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Iron Sprite.png]]
|buy={{tt|9800|4900 during sale}}
| width="160px" style="background: #{{Speed color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Carbos Sprite.png]]
|sell=4900
|-
|effect=Adds 10 {{stat|Special Attack}} [[Effort Values|EV]]s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 100 Special Attack EVs.{{sup|RSE}}{{sup|FRLG}}{{sup|DPPt}}{{sup|HGSS}}<br>Adds 2560 {{stat|Special}} Stat Exp to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 25600 Special Attack Stat Exp.{{sup|RBY}}<br>Adds 2560 {{stat|Special Attack}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} Stat Exp to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 25600 {{stat|Special Attack}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} Stat Exp.{{sup|GSC}}
| style="background: #{{HP color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{HP color light}}|HP Up}}
|descrse=Raises the base Sp. Atk stat of one Pokémon.
| style="background: #{{attack color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{attack color light}}|Protein}}
|descfrlg=A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Sp. Atk stat of one Pokémon.
| style="background: #{{defense color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{defense color light}}|Iron}}
|descdppthgss=A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Sp. Atk (Special Attack) stat of a single Pokémon.
| style="background: #{{speed color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{speed color light}}|Carbos}}
|locrby=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]]
|-
|locgsc=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], {{jo|Battle Tower}}{{sup|C}}
| width="160px" style="background: #{{special attack color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Calcium Sprite.png]]
|locrse=Various locations, [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Slateport City]] ([[Slateport City#Energy Guru|Energy Guru]]), {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}{{sup|E}}
| width="160px" style="background: #{{special defense color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Zinc Sprite.png]]
|locfrlg=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Cerulean City]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{items color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream PP Up Sprite.png]]
|locdppt=Various locations, [[Veilstone Department Store]], {{si|Battle Park}}{{sup|DP}}, {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}{{sup|Pt}}
|  width="160px" style="background: #2F97E8; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream PP Max Sprite.png]]
|lochgss=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Safari Zone Gate]], {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}
|-
}}
| style="background: #{{special attack color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{special attack color light}}|Calcium}}
| style="background: #{{special defense color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{special defense color light}}|Zinc}}
| style="background: #{{items color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{items color light}}|PP Up}}
| style="background: #1F6297; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|78BBF0|PP Max}}
|}{{-}}


{{Item
===[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]===
|name=Zinc
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|jp=キトサン
|-
|jpt={{wp|Chitosan}}
| width="160px" style="background: #{{HP color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag HP Up SV Sprite.png]]
|gen=III
| width="160px" style="background: #{{Attack color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Protein SV Sprite.png]]
|bag=Medicine
| width="160px" style="background: #{{Defense color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Iron SV Sprite.png]]
|buyable=yes
| width="160px" style="background: #{{Speed color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Carbos SV Sprite.png]]
|buy={{tt|9800|4900 during sale}}
|-
|sell=4900
| style="background: #{{HP color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{HP color light}}|HP Up}}
|effect=Adds 10 {{stat|Special Defense}} [[Effort Values|EV]]s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 100 Special Defense EVs.
| style="background: #{{attack color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{attack color light}}|Protein}}
|descrse=Raises the base Sp. Def stat of one Pokémon.
| style="background: #{{defense color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{defense color light}}|Iron}}
|descfrlg=A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Sp. Def stat of one Pokémon.
| style="background: #{{speed color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{speed color light}}|Carbos}}
|descdppthgss=A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Sp. Def (Special Defense) stat of a single Pokémon.
|-
|locrse=Various locations, [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Slateport City]] ([[Slateport City#Energy Guru|Energy Guru]]), {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}{{sup|E}}
| width="160px" style="background: #{{Special Attack color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Calcium SV Sprite.png]]
|locfrlg=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Cerulean City]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{Special Defense color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Zinc SV Sprite.png]]
|locdppt=Various locations, [[Veilstone Department Store]], {{si|Battle Park}}{{sup|DP}}, {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}{{sup|Pt}}
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{Items color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag PP Up SV Sprite.png]]
|lochgss=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Safari Zone Gate]], {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}
|  width="160px" style="background: #2F97E8; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag PP Max SV Sprite.png]]
}}
|-
| style="background: #{{special attack color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{special attack color light}}|Calcium}}
| style="background: #{{special defense color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{special defense color light}}|Zinc}}
| style="background: #{{items color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{items color light}}|PP Up}}
| style="background: #1F6297; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|78BBF0|PP Max}}
|}{{-}}


{{Item
==In spin-off games==
|name=Carbos
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
|jp=インドメタシン
{{main|Health drink}}
|jpt={{wp|Indometacin}}
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.
|gen=I
|bag=Medicine
|buyable=yes
|buy={{tt|9800|4900 during sale}}
|sell=4900
|effect=Adds 10 {{stat|Speed}} [[Effort Values|EV]]s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 100 Speed EVs.{{sup|RSE}}{{sup|FRLG}}{{sup|DPPt}}{{sup|HGSS}}<br>Adds 2560 {{stat|Speed}} Stat Exp to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 25600 Speed Stat Exp.{{sup|RBY}}{{sup|GSC}}
|descrse=Raises the base Speed stat of one Pokémon.
|descfrlg=A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Speed stat of one Pokémon.
|descdppthgss=A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Speed stat of a single Pokémon.
|locrby=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]]
|locgsc=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], {{jo|Battle Tower}}{{sup|C}}
|locrse=Various locations, [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Slateport City]] ([[Slateport City#Energy Guru|Energy Guru]]), {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}{{sup|E}}
|locfrlg=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Cerulean City]]
|locdppt=Various locations, [[Veilstone Department Store]], {{si|Battle Park}}{{sup|DP}}, {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}{{sup|Pt}}
|lochgss=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Safari Zone Gate]], {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}
}}


{{Item
==In the anime==
|name=PP Up
[[File:Vitamin anime.png|thumb|250px|Vitamins in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
|jp=ポイントアップ
[[Calcium]] debuted 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.
|jpt=Point Up
|gen=I
|bag=Medicine
|buyable=no
|sell=4900
|effect=Raises the {{PP}} of one selected [[move]] by 1/5 of the move's base PP, until 3 PP Ups or one PP Max have been used on that individual Pokémon's move.
|descrse=Raises the maximum PP of a selected move.
|descfrlg=Slightly raises the maximum PP of a selected move for one Pokémon.
|descdppthgss=It slightly raises the maximum PP of a selected move that has been learned by the target Pokémon.
|locrby=Various locations
|locgsc=Various locations, [[Lucky Channel]] (third prize)
|locrse=Various locations, [[Lilycove Department Store]] lottery (third prize), {{a|Pickup}}
|locfrlg=Various locations, {{a|Pickup}}, [[Cerulean City]]
|locdppt=Various locations, [[Jubilife TV]] lottery (third prize), {{a|Pickup}}
|lochgss=Various locations, {{a|Pickup}}, [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] lottery (third prize), [[Pokéathlon Dome]] on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 1000 Pokéathlon Pts.
}}


{{Item
In ''[[BW070|The Clubsplosion Begins!]]'', a full set of vitamins (excluding [[PP Up]] and [[PP Max]]) was announced to be the prize for winning the [[Clubsplosion]], like how the set of [[Feather|wings]] was the prize for the [[Club Battle]]. They were [[BW073|eventually]] won by [[Stephan]].
|name=PP Max
|jp=ポイントマックス
|jpt=Point Max
|gen=III<!--educated guess, can someone confirm this-->
|bag=Medicine
|buyable=no
|sell=4900
|effect=Raises the {{PP}} of one selected [[move]] by 3/5 of the move's base PP, but can only be used once per move per individual Pokémon.
|descrse=Raises the PP of a move to its maximum points.
|descfrlg=???
|descdppthgss=It maximally raises the top PP of a selected move that has been learned by the target Pokémon.
|locrse=[[Trick House]] prize, [[Magma Hideout]]{{sup|E}}
|locfrlg=[[Cape Brink]]
|locdppt={{rt|224|Sinnoh}}, {{rt|226|Sinnoh}}, {{rt|228|Sinnoh}}{{sup|Pt}}
|lochgss=[[Vermilion City]], [[Diglett's Cave]], {{rt|26|Kanto}}, {{a|Pickup}}
}}


{{Item
<gallery>
|name=Rare Candy
File:Calcium anime.png|Calcium
|jp=ふしぎなアメ
</gallery>
|jpt=Mysterious Candy
|gen=I
|bag=Medicine
|buyable=no
|sell=2400
|effect=Raises a Pokémon by one level, up until level 100.{{tt|*|in Generation I and II, Pokémon above level 100 could leveled up using Rare Candies until level 255}} However, this level up does not apply [[Effort values|EV]]s
|effect2=Revives a fainted Pokémon (amount of HP remaining is varied)<!--this includes Shedinja-->.
|tcg=Rare Candy (EX Sandstorm 88)
|descrse=Raises the level of a Pokémon by one.
|descfrlg=A candy that is packed with energy. It raises the level of a Pokémon by one.
|descdppthgss=A candy that is packed with energy. It raises the level of a single Pokémon by one.
|locrby=Various locations
|locgsc=Various locations, made by {{p|Shuckle}} over time if it holds a [[Berry Juice]]
|locrse=Various locations, {{a|Pickup}}
|locfrlg=Various locations, {{a|Pickup}}
|locdppt=Various locations, {{a|Pickup}}
|lochgss=Various locations, {{a|Pickup}}, [[Pokéathlon Dome]] on Mondays and Saturdays for 2000 Pokéathlon Pts.
}}


==Origin==
==In the manga==
* In the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], {{wp|Protein in human nutrition|protein}} is important for the strength and development of muscles. The stronger muscles are probably what increases the Pokémon's Attack.
[[File:Vitamin Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Vitamins in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
* In the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], {{wp|Iron#Biological role|iron}} is mostly used to create several important proteins. It was probably chosen because iron is a hard metal, and thus easy to associate with Defense, much like {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon.
===Pokémon Adventures===
* In the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], {{wp|Calcium#Nutrition|calcium}} is important for the strength and development of bones and teeth, which is why it raises Special Attack.
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
* In the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], {{wp|Zinc#Biological role|zinc}} is used to create a large number of important proteins, helping the body survive and function, which is why it raises Special Defense.
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 the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], {{wp|Carbohydrate#Nutrition|carbohydrates}} are used as energy in the body.  The increased amount of energy is probably what boosts the Pokémon's Speed.
* In the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], candy is almost entirely composed of sugar, a very quickly burning energy source. Therefore, when a Pokémon eats a Rare Candy, it is possible that the fast energy rush allows the Pokémon to have a brief growth spurt without gaining as much strength as it could.


==In the anime==
===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
In the episode ''[[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). However, as this was a specially modified and experimental version of it, it is unknown what the original would do.
In ''[[PS446|Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down]]'', several kinds of vitamins were seen being sold at the [[Safari Zone Gate]].
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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 [[PP Max]]'s English name is the same as the Japanese name of the [[Max Elixir]].
 
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[[zh:營養飲料]]

Latest revision as of 10:11, 7 April 2024

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Vitamins in the anime

A vitamin (Japanese: えいようドリンク nutritious drink) is a type of item from the Pokémon games. They are used to boost the stats, PP, or level of a Trainer's Pokémon. Most vitamins are named after real minerals and organic compounds important to bodily health.

Terminology

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In Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow, a Sailor and a Gentleman found on the fifth floor of the Celadon Department Store refer to them as Pokémon ability enhancers (Japanese: ポケモンの　のうりょくを　あげる　アイテム Pokémon ability-raising items).

In English Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, a Gentleman there refers to them as "items that raise Pokémon stats". In the Japanese versions, he refers to them as ポケモンの　のうりょくを　あげる　どうぐ Pokémon ability-raising tools.

In English Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, the Sailor and Gentleman instead refer to them as Pokémon stat enhancers. In the Japanese versions, the Sailor refers to them as ポケモンの　のうりょくを　あげる　アイテム Pokémon ability-raising items, whereas the Gentleman refers to them as ポケモンの　のうりょくを　あげる　どうぐ Pokémon ability-raising tools.

From Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen onwards, they are consistently known as nutritious drinks (Japanese: 栄養ドリンク nutritious drinks) in the descriptions of the individual items. They are also called Pokémon drinks (Japanese: ポケモンの　ドリンク Pokémon drinks) by the man in charge of the Safari Zone Gate's southeast stall in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

In the English manuals of the Generation I, II, and III games, these items are collectively called Pokémon Power-Ups alongside the battle items and Rare Candy.

In the Pokémon.com Pokémon Video Game Glossary, these items are referred to as vitamins.

In the anime, they are referred to as Pokémon vitamin drinks.

The Japanese names of the individual items reveal them to be compounds such as taurine, bromhexine, lysozyme, chitosan, and indometacin, which are used for treatment of the body.

According to the Pokémon Wiki's equivalent to this article, these items are known as ドーピングアイテム doping items among Japanese fans.

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, but can't increase the total EVs beyond a maximum of 510. Between Generations III and VII, vitamins will also have no effect on an individual stat that already has 100 or more EVs. 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.

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.

All other vitamins are available to buy for $9800 ($4900 at a sale) at Celadon Department Store and the Safari Zone Gate in Kanto, Goldenrod Department Store in Johto, Lilycove Department Store and Slateport market in Hoenn, Veilstone Department Store in Sinnoh, Shopping Mall Nine in Unova, and the Laverre City Poké Mart in Kalos; they are available to buy for $10,000 at the Mount Hokulani Pokémon Center. 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.

Once the Master Dojo in the Isle of Armor has been upgraded, a vending machine will be available that sells vitamins in bulk for a lower per-item cost. Vitamins can be purchased in groups of 1 for $10,000 (regular price), 5 for $40,000 ($8000 each), 10 for $70,000 ($7000 each), or 25 for $125,000 ($5000 each).

Types of vitamins

Name Debut
Gen. 		Effect
HP Up HP Up I Adds 10 HP EVs to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
Protein Protein I Adds 10 Attack EVs to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
Iron Iron I Adds 10 Defense EVs to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
Calcium Calcium I Adds 10 Special Attack EVs to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
Zinc Zinc III Adds 10 Special Defense EVs to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
Carbos Carbos I Adds 10 Speed EVs to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
PP Up PP Up I Raises the PP of a selected move by 1/5 of the move's base PP, until 3 PP Ups or one PP Max have been used on the Pokémon's move.
PP Max PP Max III Raises the PP of a selected move to 8/5 of the move's base PP, but can only be used once per move on a given Pokémon.
All details are accurate to Generation VIII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual items's page.

Gallery

Pokémon Global Link

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


Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Bag HP Up SV Sprite.png Bag Protein SV Sprite.png Bag Iron SV Sprite.png Bag Carbos SV Sprite.png
HP Up Protein Iron Carbos
Bag Calcium SV Sprite.png Bag Zinc SV Sprite.png Bag PP Up SV Sprite.png Bag PP Max SV Sprite.png
Calcium Zinc PP Up PP Max


In spin-off games

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 debuted 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 The Clubsplosion Begins!, a full set of vitamins (excluding PP Up and PP Max) was announced to be the prize for winning the Clubsplosion, like how the set of wings was the prize for the Club Battle. They were eventually won by Stephan.

  • Calcium

    Calcium

In the manga

Vitamins in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue arc

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.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

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

Trivia


Types of items
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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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