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{{redirect|PP Max|the item with the same Japanese name|Ether#Max Elixir}}
[[File:Vitamin anime.png|thumb|250px|Vitamins in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Rare Candy RG.png|thumb|right|200px|Rare Candy artwork from [[Generation I]]]]
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.
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]] of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Pokémon. Most vitamins are named after real minerals and organic compounds important to bodily health.


==Effect==
==Terminology==
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.
{{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'').


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.
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''.


Rare Candies will add experience to a Pokémon until it levels up, and then stop, even if it just added a single experience point. <!-- I know this may not be the best place for this data, but I just did the research in Ruby (the only place I have any left) and I feel it should be mentioned somewhere, that any experience on the current level is made moot. -->
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 [[Generation II]] onward, vitamins also increase the [[friendship]] of the affected Pokémon.
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 {{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.
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]].


==Acquisition==
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'''.
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 Max is not sold anywhere.
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, they are referred to as '''Pokémon vitamin drinks'''.


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


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]], and [[Shopping Mall Nine]]. They may also be purchased at [[Cerulean City]] in exchange for [[Berry Powder]]. Vitamins can also be purchased at {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III|both}} {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}s and the [[Battle Subway]] for 1 [[Battle Point|BP]] each.
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.


==Types of vitamins==
==Effect==
{{Item
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.
|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}} {{EV}}s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 100 HP EVs.{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}<br>Adds 2560 {{stat|HP}} Stat Exp to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 25600 HP Stat Exp.{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/2|GSC}}
|descstad=Increases the maximum HP of the selected Pokémon.
|descgsc=Raises the HP of one Pokémon.
|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.
|descbwb2w2=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/2|C}}
|locrse=Various locations, [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Slateport City]] ({{DL|Slateport City|Energy Guru}}), {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}{{sup/3|E}}, {{a|Pickup}}{{sup/3|E}}
|locfrlg=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Cerulean City]]
|locdppt=Various locations, [[Veilstone Department Store]], {{si|Battle Park}}{{sup/4|DP}}, {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Safari Zone Gate]], {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}
|locbw=Various locations, [[Battle Subway]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|locb2w2=Various locations, [[Shopping Mall Nine]], [[Battle Subway]], [[Pokémon World Tournament]], [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Market}}), [[Black Tower]]/[[White Treehollow]] (Area 1-5 reward)
}}


{{Item
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.
|name=Protein
|jp=タウリン
|jpt=[[wp:Taurine|{{color|000|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}} {{EV}}s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 100 Attack EVs.{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}<br>Adds 2560 {{stat|Attack}} Stat Exp to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 25600 Attack Stat Exp.{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/2|GSC}}
|descstad=Increases the Attack power of the selected Pokémon.
|descgsc=Raises ATTACK of one Pokémon.
|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.
|descbwb2w2=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/2|C}}, [[Goldenrod Department Store#Rooftop|Goldenrod Department Store rooftop sale]]{{sup/2|C}}
|locrse=Various locations, [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Slateport City]] ({{DL|Slateport City|Energy Guru}}), {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}{{sup/3|E}}, {{a|Pickup}}
|locfrlg=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Cerulean City]]
|locdppt=Various locations, [[Veilstone Department Store]], {{si|Battle Park}}{{sup/4|DP}}, {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Safari Zone Gate]], {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}
|locbw=Various locations, [[Battle Subway]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|locb2w2=Various locations, [[Shopping Mall Nine]], [[Battle Subway]], [[Pokémon World Tournament]], [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Market}}), [[Black Tower]]/[[White Treehollow]] (Area 1-5 reward)
}}


{{Item
From [[Generation II]] onward, all vitamins also increase the [[friendship]] of Pokémon they are used on.
|name=Iron
|jp=ブロムヘキシン
|jpt=[[wp:Bromhexine|{{color|000|Bromhexine}}]]
|gen=I
|bag=Medicine
|buyable=yes
|buy={{tt|9800|4900 during sale}}
|sell=4900
|effect=Adds 10 {{stat|Defense}} {{EV}}s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 100 Defense EVs.{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}<br>Adds 2560 {{stat|Defense}} Stat Exp to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 25600 Defense Stat Exp.{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/2|GSC}}
|descstad=Increases the Defense rating of the selected Pokémon.
|descgsc=Raises DEFENSE of one Pokémon.
|descrse=Raises the base Defense stat of one Pokémon.
|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.
|descbwb2w2=A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Defense stat of a single Pokémon.
|locrby=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]]
|locgsc=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], {{jo|Battle Tower}}{{sup/2|C}}
|locrse=Various locations, [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Slateport City]] ({{DL|Slateport City|Energy Guru}}), {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}{{sup/3|E}}
|locfrlg=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Cerulean City]]
|locdppt=Various locations, [[Veilstone Department Store]], {{si|Battle Park}}{{sup/4|DP}}, {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Safari Zone Gate]], {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}
|locbw=Various locations, [[Battle Subway]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|locb2w2=Various locations, [[Shopping Mall Nine]], [[Battle Subway]], [[Pokémon World Tournament]]<br>Reward for defeating {{tc|Infielder}}s at [[Big Stadium and Small Court]], [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Market}}), [[Black Tower]]/[[White Treehollow]] (Area 1-5 reward)
}}


{{Item
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.
|name=Calcium
|jp=リゾチウム
|jpt=[[wp:Lysozyme|{{color|000|Lysozyme}}]]
|gen=I
|bag=Medicine
|buyable=yes
|buy={{tt|9800|4900 during sale}}
|sell=4900
|effect=Adds 10 {{stat|Special Attack}} {{EV}}s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 100 Special Attack EVs.{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}<br>Adds 2560 {{stat|Special}} Stat Exp to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 25600 Special Attack Stat Exp.{{sup/1|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/2|GSC}}
|descstad=Increases the Special rating of the selected Pokémon.
|descgsc=Ups SPECIAL stats of one Pokémon.
|descrse=Raises the base Sp. Atk stat of one Pokémon.
|descfrlg=A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Sp. Atk stat of one Pokémon.
|descdppthgss=A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Sp. Atk (Special Attack) stat of a single Pokémon.
|descbwb2w2=A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Sp. Atk (Special 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/1|C}}
|locrse=Various locations, [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Slateport City]] ({{DL|Slateport City|Energy Guru}}), {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}{{sup/3|E}}
|locfrlg=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Cerulean City]]
|locdppt=Various locations, [[Veilstone Department Store]], {{si|Battle Park}}{{sup/4|DP}}, {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Safari Zone Gate]], {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}
|locbw=Various locations, [[Battle Subway]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|locb2w2=Various locations, [[Shopping Mall Nine]], [[Battle Subway]], [[Pokémon World Tournament]], [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Market}}), [[Black Tower]]/[[White Treehollow]] (Area 1-5 reward)
}}


{{Item
==Acquisition==
|name=Zinc
All vitamins can be found on the ground at various locations.
|jp=キトサン
|jpt=[[wp:Chitosan|{{color|000|Chitosan}}]]
|gen=III
|bag=Medicine
|buyable=yes
|buy={{tt|9800|4900 during sale}}
|sell=4900
|effect=Adds 10 {{stat|Special Defense}} {{EV}}s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 100 Special Defense EVs.
|descrse=Raises the base Sp. Def stat of one Pokémon.
|descfrlg=A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Sp. Def stat of one Pokémon.
|descdppthgss=A nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Sp. Def (Special Defense) stat of a single Pokémon.
|descbwb2w2=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]] ({{DL|Slateport City|Energy Guru}}), {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}{{sup/3|E}}
|locfrlg=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Cerulean City]]
|locdppt=Various locations, [[Veilstone Department Store]], {{si|Battle Park}}{{sup/4|DP}}, {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Safari Zone Gate]], {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}
|locbw=Various locations, [[Battle Subway]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|locb2w2=Various locations, [[Shopping Mall Nine]], [[Battle Subway]], [[Pokémon World Tournament]]<br>Reward for defeating {{tc|Smasher}}s at [[Big Stadium and Small Court]], [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Market}}), [[Black Tower]]/[[White Treehollow]] (Area 1-5 reward)
}}


{{Item
[[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.
|name=Carbos
|jp=インドメタシン
|jpt=[[wp:Indometacin|{{color|000|Indometacin}}]]
|gen=I
|bag=Medicine
|buyable=yes
|buy={{tt|9800|4900 during sale}}
|sell=4900
|effect=Adds 10 {{stat|Speed}} {{EV}}s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 100 Speed EVs.{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BW}}{{sup/5|B2W2}}<br>Adds 2560 {{stat|Speed}} Stat Exp to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 25600 Speed Stat Exp.{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/2|GSC}}
|descstad=Increases the Speed of the selected Pokémon.
|descgsc=Raises SPEED of one Pokémon.
|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.
|descbwb2w2=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/2|C}}
|locrse=Various locations, [[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Slateport City]] ({{DL|Slateport City|Energy Guru}}), {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}{{sup/3|E}}
|locfrlg=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Cerulean City]]
|locdppt=Various locations, [[Veilstone Department Store]], {{si|Battle Park}}{{sup/4|DP}}, {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=Various locations, [[Celadon Department Store]], [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Safari Zone Gate]], {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}
|locbw=Various locations, [[Battle Subway]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|locb2w2=Various locations, [[Shopping Mall Nine]], [[Battle Subway]], [[Pokémon World Tournament]], [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Market}}), [[Black Tower]]/[[White Treehollow]] (Area 1-5 reward)
}}


{{Item
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.
|name=PP Up
|jp=ポイントアップ
|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.
|descstad=Increases the PP of the selected move by 20 percent.
|descgsc=Raises max PP of a selected 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.
|descbwb2w2=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]] (2 digits)
|locrse=Various locations, [[Lilycove Department Store]] [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]] (2 digits), {{a|Pickup}}
|locfrlg=Various locations, {{a|Pickup}}, [[Cerulean City]]
|locdppt=Various locations, [[Jubilife TV]] [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]] (2 digits), {{a|Pickup}}
|lochgss=Various locations, {{a|Pickup}}, [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] [[Pokémon Lottery Corner]] (2 digits), [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Tu}}{{dotw|Th}}, {{pw|Rugged Road}}, {{pw|Stormy Beach}}, {{pw|Suburban Area}}
|locbw=Various locations, {{a|Pickup}}
|locb2w2=Various locations, {{a|Pickup}}, [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Raffle Shop}}, {{DL|Join Avenue|Market}})
}}


{{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=PP Max
|jp=ポイントマックス
|jpt=Point Max
|gen=III
|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=Raises the PP of a selected move to its maximum level for one Pokémon.
|descdppthgss=It maximally raises the top PP of a selected move that has been learned by the target Pokémon.
|descbwb2w2=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/3|E}}
|locfrlg=[[Cape Brink]]
|locdppt={{rt|224|Sinnoh}}, {{rt|226|Sinnoh}}, {{rt|228|Sinnoh}}{{sup/4|Pt}}
|lochgss=[[Vermilion City]], [[Diglett's Cave]], {{rt|45|Johto}}
|locbw=[[Relic Castle]]<br>Reward for defeating {{tc|Veteran}}s at [[Big Stadium and Small Court]]
|locb2w2=Various locations, [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Raffle Shop}})
}}


{{Item
==Types of vitamins==
|name=Rare Candy
{| class="roundtable sortable" style="background: #{{Medicine color light}}; border:3px solid #{{Medicine color dark}}"
|jp=ふしぎなアメ
! class="unsortable" |  
|jpt=Mysterious Candy
! Name
|gen=I
! Debut<br>Gen.
|bag=Medicine
! class="unsortable" | Effect
|buyable=no
|-
|sell=2400
|{{bag3|HP Up}}
|effect=Raises a Pokémon by one level, up until level 100.{{tt|*|In Generations I and II, Pokémon above level 100 could level up using Rare Candies until level 255, after which another Rare Candy would revert it to level 0 where no more could be used}}
|[[HP Up]]
|effect2=Revives a fainted Pokémon (amount of HP remaining is varied)<!--this includes Shedinja-->.
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
|tcg=Rare Candy (EX Sandstorm 88)
| Adds 10 [[HP]] {{EV}}s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
|descstad=Raises the level of the selected Pokémon by one.
|-
|descgsc=Raises level of a Pokémon by one.
|{{bag3|Protein}}
|descrse=Raises the level of a Pokémon by one.
|[[Protein]]
|descfrlg=A candy that is packed with energy. It raises the level of a Pokémon by one.
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
|descdppthgss=A candy that is packed with energy. It raises the level of a single Pokémon by one.
| Adds 10 {{stat|Attack}} {{EV}}s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
|descbwb2w2=A candy that is packed with energy. It raises the level of a single Pokémon by one.
|-
|locrby=Various locations
|{{bag3|Iron}}
|locgsc=Various locations, [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] (3 [[Blue Card]] points){{sup/2|C}}
|[[Iron]]
|locrse=Various locations, {{a|Pickup}}
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
|locfrlg=Various locations, {{a|Pickup}}
| Adds 10 {{stat|Defense}} {{EV}}s to the target Pokémon per use, until it has 252.
|locdppt=Various locations, {{a|Pickup}}, held by {{tc|Rich Boy|Liam}} and {{tc|Lady|Celeste's}} {{p|Blissey}} ({{si|Pokémon Mansion}}){{sup/4|Pt}}
|-
|lochgss=Various locations, {{a|Pickup}}, [[Pokéathlon Dome]]{{dotw|Mo}}{{dotw|Sa}}
|{{bag3|Calcium}}
|locbw=Various locations, {{a|Pickup}}, [[Battle Subway]], {{dwa|Pokémon Café Forest}}, {{dwa|Rugged Mountain}}
|[[Calcium]]
|locb2w2=Various locations, {{a|Pickup}}, [[Battle Subway]], [[Pokémon World Tournament]], [[Join Avenue]] ({{DL|Join Avenue|Raffle Shop}}, {{DL|Join Avenue|Avenue rank|reward}}), [[Black Tower]]/[[White Treehollow]] (Area 6-10 reward)
| 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>
|}


==Artwork==
==Gallery==
These are artwork of the items as seen in the [[Pokémon Dream World]].
===[[Pokémon Global Link]]===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-  
|-
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{HP color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream HP Up Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{HP color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream HP Up Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{attack color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Protein Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{Attack color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Protein Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{defense color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Iron Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{Defense color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Iron Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{Speed color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Carbos Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{HP color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{HP color light}}|HP Up}}
| style="background: #{{attack color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{attack color light}}|Protein}}
| style="background: #{{defense color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{defense color light}}|Iron}}
| style="background: #{{speed color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{speed color light}}|Carbos}}
|-
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{special attack color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Calcium Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{special attack color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Calcium Sprite.png]]
|  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: #{{attack color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{attack color dark}}|Protein}}
|  style="background: #{{defense color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{defense color dark}}|Iron}}
|  style="background: #{{special attack color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{special attack color dark}}|Calcium}}
|  style="background: #{{special defense color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{special defense color dark}}|Zinc}}
|-
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{speed color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Carbos Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{items color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream PP Up Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{items color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream PP Up Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{TMs and HMs color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream PP Max Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #2F97E8; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream PP Max Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{blue color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Rare Candy Sprite.png]]
|-
|-  
| style="background: #{{special attack color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{special attack color light}}|Calcium}}
| style="background: #{{speed color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{speed color dark}}|Carbos}}
| style="background: #{{special defense color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{special defense color light}}|Zinc}}
|  style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{items color dark}}|PP Up}}
| style="background: #{{items color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{items color light}}|PP Up}}
| style="background: #{{TMs and HMs color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{TMs and HMs color dark}}|PP Max}}
| style="background: #1F6297; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|78BBF0|PP Max}}
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{blue color dark}}|Rare Candy}}
|}{{-}}
 
===[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{HP color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag HP Up SV Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{Attack color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Protein SV Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{Defense color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Iron SV Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{Speed color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Carbos SV Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{HP color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{HP color light}}|HP Up}}
| style="background: #{{attack color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{attack color light}}|Protein}}
| style="background: #{{defense color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{defense color light}}|Iron}}
| style="background: #{{speed color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{speed color light}}|Carbos}}
|-
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{Special Attack color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Calcium SV Sprite.png]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{Special Defense color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Zinc SV Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{Items color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag PP Up SV Sprite.png]]
|  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}}
|}{{-}}
|}{{-}}


==In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon==
==In spin-off games==
===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 their effects in the main series.
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|200px|Vitamins in the anime]]
[[File:Vitamin anime.png|thumb|250px|Vitamins in the {{pkmn|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]] 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.


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 (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]].
 
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]].


<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Rare Candy anime.png|Rare Candy
File:Calcium anime.png|Calcium
File:Calcium anime.png|Calcium
</gallery>
</gallery>


==In the TCG==
==In the manga==
The following is a list of cards named '''Rare Candy'''.
[[File:Vitamin Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Vitamins in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
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.


{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Item|char=yes}}
===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Rare Candy|88}}|type=Item|enset=EX Sandstorm|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=88/100|jpset=Miracle of the Desert|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=050/053|enset2=EX Emerald|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=83/106|enset3=EX Holon Phantoms|enrarity3=Uncommon|ennum3=90/110|jpset3=Holon Phantom|jprarity3=Uncommon|jpnum3=048/052|enset4=POP Series 5|enrarity4=Uncommon|ennum4=7/17|enset5=Great Encounters|enrarity5=Uncommon|ennum5=102/106|jpset5=Moonlit Pursuit/Dawn Dash|jprarity5=Uncommon|enset6=POP Series 8|enrarity6=Uncommon|ennum6=10/17|enset7=Unleashed|enrarity7=Uncommon|ennum7=82/95|jpset7=Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck|jpnum7=009/014|jpset8=Reviving Legends|jprarity8=Uncommon|jpnum8=071/080|enset9=Dark Explorers|enrarity9=Uncommon|ennum9=100/108|jpset9=Dark Rush|jprarity9=Uncommon|jpnum9=065/069|jpset10=Hydreigon Half Deck|jpnum10=011/015|jpset11=Garchomp Half Deck|jpnum11=011/015|jpset12=BW-P Promotional cards|jpnum12=138/BW-P|jpset13=Master Deck Build Box EX|jpnum13=031/046|jpset14=Black Kyurem-EX Battle Strength Deck|jpnum14=011/018|jpset15=White Kyurem-EX Battle Strength Deck|jpnum15=011/018|jpset16=Megalo Cannon|jprarity16=Ultra-Rare Rare|jpnum16=086/076|jpset17=Blastoise/Kyurem-EX Combo Deck|jpnum17=010/018}}
In ''[[PS446|Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down]]'', several kinds of vitamins were seen being sold at the [[Safari Zone Gate]].
{{cardlist/footer|Item}}
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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]].
* The PP Max's English name is the same as the Japanese name of the {{DL|Ether|Max Elixir}}.
{{-}}
* Despite the name "Vitamin" referring to them, the Calcium, Iron and Zinc are based on ''minerals'' important for the human body, while the Protein and Carbos are based on two of the main constituents found on the {{wp|Nutrition facts label|nutrition labels}} of food products.  
* 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.
 
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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


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