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[[File:Brock Pokémon food.png|thumb|220px|Brock holding a bowl of Pokémon food]]
'''Pokémon food''' is a broad term used for almost any food a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} eats. Despite the variety of both Pokémon and Pokémon food, nearly every Pokémon will eat any kind of Pokémon food. This may mean that the majority of Pokémon are {{wp|Omnivore|omnivorous}}. Several species are even capable of consuming things not normally viewed as edible from a human perspective, such as minerals, electrical energy or even abstract concepts such as dreams and emotions. Some species have been said to eat other Pokémon, or be eaten by Pokémon and humans alike, forming a {{wp|food chain}}.

==In the games==
===In the core series===
====Bait====
Introduced in the [[Generation I]] games and used in [[Safari Zone]]s, this food will make a [[wild Pokémon]] less likely to run away but more difficult to [[Caught Pokémon|catch]]. An unlimited supply of Bait is provided for use in the Safari Zone.

====Drinks====
{{main|Drink}}
Introduced in the [[Generation I]] games, drinks can be bought from vending machines and can be used to heal Pokémon in much the same way that [[Potion]]s can at a fraction of the price.

====Berries====
{{main|Berry}}
Introduced in the [[Generation II]] games, Berries are a type of item which, unlike [[Potion]]s or [[Vitamin]]s, are portrayed as food rather than {{wp|Medication|medicine}}. A Pokémon may hold this item and, if needed, eat it during a {{pkmn|battle}} to heal itself or cause other effects. In Generation III onwards, these can be planted and harvested by the {{player}}. These Berries have names and designs based on real fruits and vegetables.

====Pokéblock====
{{main|Pokéblock}}
Featured in the Hoenn-based [[Generation III]] games and their [[remake]]s, Pokéblocks are a type of candy which are blended from Berries and given to a Pokémon to raise its condition in several areas. The flavor, level, and [[Smoothness|feel]] of the Pokéblock is determined by the ingredients which compose it and how well it is blended.

A Pokémon can only eat a certain number of Pokéblocks before it is full and cannot eat any more. A Pokéblock with lower feel will fill up the Pokémon less than one with greater feel.

In {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, Pokéblocks can also be put on a feeder in the {{safari|Hoenn}} to lure [[wild Pokémon]] out. After being there for a while, however, the Pokéblock will eventually be eaten. It can also be used in encounters in the Safari Zone in the same manner as bait.

====Poffin====
{{main|Poffin}}
[[File:Poffin anime.png|thumb|220px|Poffins in the anime]]
Featured in the Sinnoh-based [[Generation IV]] games, Poffins are similar to Pokéblocks. A Poffin will raise the condition of a Pokémon in at least one of five categories: Smart, Cute, Tough, Beauty, and Cool. The flavor and [[smoothness]] of a Poffin is still taken into account just as in a Pokéblock. The main difference is that Poffins are pastries and Pokéblocks are candy. In the anime, {{an|Dawn}} often bakes Poffins for {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon|her Pokémon}}.

====Honey====
{{main|Honey}}
Featured in [[Generation IV]], Honey can be slathered onto a [[Honey Tree]] to attract wild Pokémon. It can be placed in a specific location and will disappear (presumably eaten) after some time, and a Pokémon may be found on that tree if checked soon enough. If used in [[tall grass]], it has the same effect as the move {{m|Sweet Scent}}. In the anime, {{an|Barry}} used this method to catch his {{p|Heracross}}.

====Aprijuice====
{{main|Apriblender}}
Apricorns were introduced in [[Generation II]], where their sole use was to create custom [[Poké Ball]]s. In the remakes of the Generation II games, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Apricorns can be blended into drinks called Aprijuice. These drinks will raise a Pokémon's [[Pokéathlon]] stats: Speed, Power, Skill, Stamina, and Jump.

====Poké Puffs====
[[File:Poké Puffs anime 2.png|thumb|220px|Poké Puffs in the anime]]
{{main|Poké Puff}}
Featured in [[Generation VI]], Poké Puffs are small cake-like confections that can be fed to Pokémon to increase their Affection. Poké Puffs are obtained by beating {{DL|Pokémon-Amie|minigames}} or received from visiting Pokémon. They come in the following flavors: Citrus, Mocha, Spice, Mint, and Sweet. In the anime, {{an|Serena}} often bakes Poké Puffs for the group's Pokémon.

====Poké Beans====
{{main|Poké Bean}}
Featured in [[Generation VII]], Poké Beans are similar to Poké Puffs in that they are used to increase a Pokémon's Affection. They can be collected on {{DL|Poké Pelago|Isle Abeens}} and they are also obtained along with the first drink the player orders daily at [[Pokémon Center Café]]s. They come in three different types: Plain, Patterned, and Rainbow.

====Curry====
{{main|Curry}}
While having appearing throughout the {{pkmn|anime}} and {{pkmn|manga}}, curry appears as a main feature in [[Generation VIII]]. Curries can be cooked in a player's [[Pokémon Camp]], and the meal is then shared between the player and their Pokémon. Various types of curries are possible depending on the berries and other ingredients used.

====Other items====
A few items that appear to be made for human consumption are supposed to be given to Pokémon to heal them. These items are normally found or sold in certain locations and are considered specialties of those places. These items include the [[Rage Candy Bar]] of the [[Lake of Rage]], the [[Lava Cookie]] of [[Lavaridge Town]], the [[Old Gateau]] of the [[Old Chateau]], the [[Casteliacone]] of [[Castelia City]], the [[Lumiose Galette]] of [[Lumiose City]],the [[Shalour Sable]] of [[Shalour City]], and the [[Alola]] region's [[Big Malasada]].

===In the spin-off games===
====Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series====
{{main|Food (Mystery Dungeon)}}
There are a variety of different kinds of Pokémon food in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], such as Apples, [[Gummi]]s, {{Berries}}, and [[Seed]]s. The effect of Gummis vary depending on the type of the Pokémon and have an effect on the consumer's [[IQ]], while Apples only fill up the {{DL|Statistic|belly}}. Berries cause many effects, such as restoring HP and removing [[status condition]]s. Seeds often cause special status ailments. All food have an effect on the belly and can be turned into drinks at [[Spinda's Café]].

[[File:MeowthEatApple.png|frame|200px|{{p|Meowth}} eating Pokémon food in the form of an apple]]

====Apple====
In [[Pokémon Snap]], one of the few [[item]]s provided is Pokémon food in the form of an apple. These are unlimited, and the {{player}} can throw them to the [[wild Pokémon]]. Many Pokémon will happily eat the food, and it can be used to lure them to a new spot since they may walk to where the food was thrown. A well-aimed throw may also hit the Pokémon, causing them to {{DL|Status condition|flinch}}, [[fainting|faint]], or become upset.

[[Professor Oak]] will provide the player with Pokémon food once the player obtains a total score of 14,000 points in the [[Pokémon Report]].

In [[New Pokémon Snap]], Pokémon can interact with [[Fluffruit]], an apple-shaped fruit from the [[Lental]] region.

====Poké Snacks====
{{main|Poké Snack}}
Poké Snacks are used in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] to lure [[wild Pokémon]] to [[Poké Spot]]s. They look like slices of a yellow cake, with each slice being one-tenth of the cake. Up to ten can be placed at each Poké Spot.

The [[P★DA]] monitors the Poké Snacks at each Poké Spot, and will inform the player how many are at each Poké Spot and when a wild Pokémon is eating them. If the player doesn't return to the Poké Spot quickly, the wild Pokémon may have eaten all the Poké Snacks he had there.

Sometimes a {{p|Munchlax}} will appear at a Poké Spot. When this happens, its {{pkmn|Trainer}} will arrive, apologize, and give ten new Poké Snacks for any the Munchlax may have eaten. Other times, a {{p|Bonsly}} will appear, running away unless the player approaches it slowly. If it runs away, it will be seen at a different Poké Spot.

====Sushi====
In {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, a mini-game called "Sushi-Go-Round" features several {{p|Lickitung}} competing in a race against the clock to eat the most pieces of sushi. Some pieces are too spicy for the Lickitung, causing them to momentarily spin around in anguish, stalling them for time.

====Other food====
In [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] there are many more different kinds of food than in other Pokémon games. There are foods such as {{wp|cupcake}}s, {{wp|acorn}}s, {{wp|mushroom}}s, {{wp|corn}} (which turns into {{wp|popcorn}} if shocked by Pikachu), {{wp|carrot}}s, {{wp|onion}}s, {{wp|herbs}}, {{wp|radish}}es, {{wp|apple}}s, and {{wp|banana}}s. Other things are edible even though they are not typically eaten as food, such as {{wp|flowers}} and other {{wp|plants}}.

In [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]], Berries are often the common food source for Pokémon as well as their form of currency. A number of Pokémon can be befriended by offering them a large Berry. Iron ores are also considered a food source for the {{p|Aron}} in the game.

==In the anime==
[[File:Pokémon food anime SM.png|thumb|280px|left|{{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends eating Pokémon food]]
[[File:Slowking eating.png|thumb|220px|A {{p|Slowking}} drinking milk from a {{wp|coconut}}]]
Pokémon food has appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}} as early as ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]'', where it took on the appearance of some sort of kibble. It is available for purchase in cans, as seen briefly in ''[[DP053|Tears For Fears!]]''. Several [[Pokémon Trainer]]s will make their own, especially {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}s like {{an|Brock}}. It is shown to be suitable for [[human]] consumption, but the flavor is not always agreeable with humans, as shown by the fact that [[Seymour]] was able to eat it without any problem, but {{Ash}} tried some and reacted badly. Pokémon food tastes great to Pokémon, however.

Brock often offers his homemade Pokémon food to try to gain a Pokémon's trust if it seems to be unfriendly or scared, such as a baby {{p|Stantler}} in ''[[EP125|Little Big Horn]]'', and a {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}} in ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'' which he caught after befriending. Most Pokémon are extremely fond of the food he makes, with the exception of a {{p|Jigglypuff}} in ''[[AG138|Rough, Tough Jigglypuff]]'' which outright refused it (although it's possible it realized it was a trap and refused to take the bait).

Pokémon are also known to consume food that is meant for people, such as [[rice ball]]s. In fact, some Pokémon, such as [[Madame Muchmoney's Snubbull]], loved to eat these more than anything else. As shown by {{OBP|Lucario|M08}}, [[Ash's Taillow]] and {{AP|Lapras}}, and {{MTR}}, Pokémon are also able to eat chocolate without any ill effects.

Some Pokémon also eat food which would not be eaten by humans, such as {{p|Aron}} and {{p|Lairon}}, who were shown eating the remains of the [[Megarig]] in the credits of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Newspaper Strip===
In {{strip|38}}, {{Ash}} asked if Pikachu wants to eat moist or dry "Poké Chow".

==Pokémon eating other Pokémon==
In the {{pkmn|games}}, [[Pokédex]] entries for many Pokémon often describe predator-prey relationships with other Pokémon.

=== Known predatory relation ===
Although many Pokémon species are confirmed to be either predator or prey to other species, there are few confirmed relations.

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| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|832|Dubwool}}</div>{{pcolor|Dubwool}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|621|Druddigon}}</div>{{pcolor|Druddigon}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|050|Diglett}}</div>{{pcolor|Diglett}}
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| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|621|Druddigon}}</div>{{pcolor|Druddigon}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}</div>{{pcolor|Dugtrio}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|621|Druddigon}}</div>{{pcolor|Druddigon}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|095|Onix}}</div>{{pcolor|Onix}}
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| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|621|Druddigon}}</div>{{pcolor|Druddigon}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|530|Excadrill}}</div>{{pcolor|Excadrill}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|627|Rufflet}}</div>{{pcolor|Rufflet}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|090|Shellder}}</div>{{pcolor|Shellder}}
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| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|630|Mandibuzz}}</div>{{pcolor|Mandibuzz}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|104|Cubone}}</div>{{pcolor|Cubone}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}</div>{{pcolor|Heatmor}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|632|Durant}}</div>{{pcolor|Durant}}
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| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|663|Talonflame}}</div>{{pcolor|Talonflame}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|278|Wingull}}</div>{{pcolor|Wingull}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|663|Talonflame}}</div>{{pcolor|Talonflame}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|731|Pikipek}}</div>{{pcolor|Pikipek}}
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| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|731|Pikipek}}</div>{{pcolor|Pikipek}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|011|Metapod}}</div>{{pcolor|Metapod}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|733|Toucannon}}</div>{{pcolor|Toucannon}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|761|Bounsweet}}</div>{{pcolor|Bounsweet}}
|-
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|735|Gumshoos}}</div>{{pcolor|Gumshoos}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|019A|Rattata}}</div>{{pcolor|Rattata}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|735|Gumshoos}}</div>{{pcolor|Gumshoos}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|020A|Raticate}}</div>{{pcolor|Raticate}}
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| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|739|Crabrawler}}</div>{{pcolor|Crabrawler}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|102|Exeggcute}}</div>{{pcolor|Exeggcute}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|747|Mareanie}}</div>{{pcolor|Mareanie}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|222|Corsola}}</div>{{pcolor|Corsola}}
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| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|748|Toxapex}}</div>{{pcolor|Toxapex}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|222|Corsola}}</div>{{pcolor|Corsola}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|768|Golisopod}}</div>{{pcolor|Golisopod}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|853|Grapploct}}</div>{{pcolor|Grapploct}}
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| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|779|Bruxish}}</div>{{pcolor|Bruxish}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|090|Shellder}}</div>{{pcolor|Shellder}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|779|Bruxish}}</div>{{pcolor|Bruxish}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|747|Mareanie}}</div>{{pcolor|Mareanie}}
|-
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|781|Dhelmise}}</div>{{pcolor|Dhelmise}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|320|Wailmer}}</div>{{pcolor|Wailmer}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|781|Dhelmise}}</div>{{pcolor|Dhelmise}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|321|Wailord}}</div>{{pcolor|Wailord}}
|-
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|822|Corvisquire}}</div>{{pcolor|Corvisquire}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|762|Steenee}}</div>{{pcolor|Steenee}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|823|Corviknight}}</div>{{pcolor|Corviknight}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|659|Bunnelby}}</div>{{pcolor|Bunnelby}}
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| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|844|Sanaconda}}</div>{{pcolor|Sandaconda}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|632|Durant}}</div>{{pcolor|Durant}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|845|Cramorant}}</div>{{pcolor|Cramorant}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|846|Arrokuda}}</div>{{pcolor|Arrokuda}}
|-
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|851|Centiskorch}}</div>{{pcolor|Centiskorch}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|545|Scolipede}}</div>{{pcolor|Scolipede}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|853|Grapploct}}</div>{{pcolor|Grapploct}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|768|Golisopod}}</div>{{pcolor|Golisopod}}
|}

=== Rivals ===
These Pokémon either prey for the same unspecified species or often come into contact fighting over territory where their find their food.

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| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}</div>{{pcolor|Butterfree}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|742|Cutiefly}}</div>{{pcolor|Cutiefly}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}</div>{{pcolor|Beedrill}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|216|Teddiursa}}</div>{{pcolor|Teddiursa}}
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| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|047|Parasect}}</div>{{pcolor|Parasect}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|756|Shiinotic}}</div>{{pcolor|Shiinotic}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|052|Meowth}}</div>{{pcolor|Meowth}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|198|Murkrow}}</div>{{pcolor|Murkrow}}
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| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}</div>{{pcolor|Growlithe}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|744|Rockruff}}</div>{{pcolor|Rockruff}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|127|Pinsir}}</div>{{pcolor|Pinsir}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|738|Vikavolt}}</div>{{pcolor|Vikavolt}}
|-
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|171|Lanturn}}</div>{{pcolor|Lanturn}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|457|Lumineon}}</div>{{pcolor|Lumineon}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|214|Heracross}}</div>{{pcolor|Heracross}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|738|Vikavolt}}</div>{{pcolor|Vikavolt}}
|-
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|283|Surskit}}</div>{{pcolor|Surskit}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|751|Dewpider}}</div>{{pcolor|Dewpider}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|302|Sableye}}</div>{{pcolor|Sableye}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|444|Gabite}}</div>{{pcolor|Gabite}}
|-
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|318|Carvanha}}</div>{{pcolor|Carvanha}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|550|Basculin}}</div>{{pcolor|Basculin}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|330|Flygon}}</div>{{pcolor|Flygon}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}</div>{{pcolor|Krookodile}}
|-
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|373|Salamence}}</div>{{pcolor|Salamence}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|445|Garchomp}}</div>{{pcolor|Garchomp}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}</div>{{pcolor|Ambipom}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|766|Passimian}}</div>{{pcolor|Passimian}}
|}

In [[Pokémon Snap]], several Meowth can also be seen chasing {{p|Pidgey}} at various points on the [[Pokémon Island Beach|Beach]]. Near the end of the course, one can be witnessed lurking around a Pidgey nest before it is {{m|Gust|attacked}} by the Pidgey which roost there.

Events in the anime also reference predator-prey relationships.
* In ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', Misty warns Ash that {{AP|Pidgeotto}} might try to eat the {{AP|Caterpie|Butterfree}} he is battling it with.
* In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', a starving {{MTR}} attempts to eat [[James's Magikarp]].
* In ''[[EP094|Snack Attack]]'', {{AP|Snorlax}} attempts to eat [[Misty's Goldeen]].
* In ''[[EP107|Pokémon Food Fight!]]'', [[Ash's Snorlax]] attempts to eat [[Gulzar#Gloom|Gulzar's Gloom]].
* In ''[[BW139|Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit!]]'', wild {{p|Exploud}} try to swallow [[Iris's Axew]].

===Pokémon parasitically feeding off other Pokémon===
[[File:Heracross sap.png|thumb|250px|Heracross eating Bulbasaur's sap]]
Other cases of Pokémon preying on each other involve more parasitic means. This includes sucking blood, sap, energy or life force from another Pokémon. This is seen with {{p|Haunter}} and {{p|Gengar}}, who in {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, together with Gastly, lick the partner Pokémon until they vanish.

The Official Pokémon Handbook mentions {{p|Golbat}} drinking the blood of its enemies, which is noted in most of its in-game Pokédex entries as well.

{{p|Slowbro}}'s Pokédex entry in {{game|Crystal}} mentions that {{p|Shellder}} enjoys the taste of the ooze that comes out of the Slowbro's tail. This is likely why Shellder are attracted to biting Slowpoke; thus initiating the evolution into Slowbro and starting Shellder's parasitic, but symbiotic relationship with the Hermit Crab Pokémon. In Pokémon Snap this can also be witnessed while exploring the [[Pokémon Island River|River]]. [[Todd Snap]] can use Pokémon food to lure Slowpoke to spots where they will begin fishing for Shellder. The Bivalve Pokémon quickly takes advantage of this, and bites the Slowpoke's delicious tail and forming Slowbro.

On numerous occasions, Ash's {{AP|Heracross}} has targeted his {{AP|Bulbasaur}}'s bulb for sap. Even in the heat of battle, it will quickly pin down Bulbasaur and help itself to the sap inside. While not malicious or particularly harmful in nature, this still annoys and causes Bulbasaur discomfort to no end; Heracross seems to be indifferent to this fact however.

In ''[[BW062|Crisis at Chargestone Cave!]]'', a {{p|Joltik}} latched onto [[Ash's Pikachu]] and drained his electricity. Trying to aid Pikachu, Cilan and Iris decide to send out {{TP|Cilan|Stunfisk}} and {{TP|Iris|Emolga}}, only to find out that more Joltik have already latched themselves onto their Poké Balls and drained the Pokémon from outside.

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| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|097|Hypno}}</div>{{pcolor|Hypno}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|775|Komala}}</div>{{pcolor|Komala}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|239|Elekid}}</div>{{pcolor|Elekid}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|777|Togedemaru}}</div>{{pcolor|Togedemaru}}
|-
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|557|Dwebble}}</div>{{pcolor|Dwebble}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|524|Roggenrola}}</div>{{pcolor|Roggenrola}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|557|Dwebble}}</div>{{pcolor|Dwebble}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|837|Rolycoly}}</div>{{pcolor|Rolycoly}}
|-
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|595|Joltik}}</div>{{pcolor|Joltik}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|835|Yamper}}</div>{{pcolor|Yamper}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|742|Cutiefly}}</div>{{pcolor|Cutiefly}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|829|Gossifleur}}</div>{{pcolor|Gossifleur}}
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| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|777|Togedemaru}}</div>{{pcolor|Togedemaru}}
| style="{{roundyright|15px}}" | <div class="overflow-ms">{{MSP|239|Elekid}}</div>{{pcolor|Elekid}}
| style="{{roundyleft|15px}}" | 
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|}

==Eating non-Pokémon animals==
There are some examples and suggestions that [[Animals in the Pokémon world|non-Pokémon animals]] are preyed on by some Pokémon. The Pokédex entries for {{p|Venonat}} and {{p|Venomoth}} mention them preying on small insects. {{p|Horsea}} is also mentioned to eat bugs and flying insects it shoots down with its ink. Both {{p|Weepinbell}} and {{p|Victreebel}} are known as flycatcher Pokémon, and the latter is mentioned to use the {{m|Sweet Scent|sweet aroma}} of its honey to lure prey such as bugs, as well as large animals. It is even hinted that Victreebel eat humans who venture into the jungle in search of a large Victreebel colony. {{p|Wailord}} has multiple Pokédex entries suggesting it eats {{wp|plankton}}, {{wp|zooplankton}} and {{wp|krill}}, which are small and microscopic plants and animals. Swimming on the sea floor in prehistoric times, {{p|Omanyte}} would eat plankton.

Examples of this also appeared from time to time in the [[original series]] of the anime. Before being {{pkmn2|caught}}, {{AP|Pidgeotto}} is seen eating a {{wp|worm}}. In ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]'', a statue based on fossil remains shows {{p|Kabutops}} preying on a large {{wp|fish}}. {{MTR}} of [[Team Rocket]] has also been seen fantasizing about fish, and eating animal based foods such as clams and fried chicken.

==Humans eating Pokémon==
[[File:Edible Magikarp.png|thumb|200px|{{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} imagining a cooked {{p|Magikarp}}]]
Meat is often shown in the {{pkmn|anime}}, and it has also been shown in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]. While it has never been directly shown to come from Pokémon, no other food source has yet been explained. It is known that some Pokémon produce edible foods and by-products such as milk, nuts and fruit. These can be safely harvested with little or no harm or discomfort to the Pokémon. However, it has been mentioned that some Pokémon are hunted and used for their meat: {{p|Farfetch'd}} in particular are noted for making a good meal, especially when cooked with leek, and were nearly hunted to extinction because of this, ultimately leading to their rareness.

During a story arc within the [[Gen II]] games and their remakes, the newly reformed Team Rocket begin stealing {{p|Slowpoke}}, cutting off their [[Slowpoke Tail|tails]] and then selling them as a rare delicacy. It is indicated that the tail is not eaten, but is sucked or lightly chewed on; similar to the manner in which a person would enjoy {{wp|honeysuckle}}. This is also mentioned in the [[Slowpoke Song]], wherein it is implied that this is most common among children. In the [[Alola]] region, Slowpoke tails simply fall off and are used in many Alolan dishes. However, the tails need to be dried and then simmered in a salty stew in order to be properly edible. Many products are made from Slowpoke tails, which show up when examining the shelves at the [[Thrifty Megamart]].

{{p|Sharpedo}}'s dorsal fin was a historically prized delicacy, over-fishing nearly brought it to the brink of extinction.
 
While visiting the [[Canalave Library]], it is revealed in the {{DL|Sinnoh myths|Sinnoh Folk Tales}} that Pokémon caught from the sea are eaten, and then the bones thrown back into the water. It is also mentioned that the Pokémon that were eaten will return fully fleshed.

In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', Ash and friends, along with Team Rocket are stranded in the middle of the ocean without food. Eventually, due to their hunger and the dire nature of their situation, Ash and Brock began to discuss and fantasize about eating {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Gyarados|James's Magikarp}}. Unfortunately for them and {{MTR}} in particular, Magikarp's body composition renders it nearly inedible. Misty elaborates on this, stating that Magikarp are nothing more than scale and bone, thus there would be little sustenance obtained.

It is possible, based on wording used in {{p|Cherubi}}'s Pokédex entry, that humans, not just Pokémon have eaten Cherubi's ball-like appendage before. Also, according to its {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}} Pokédex entry, {{p|Basculin}} are remarkably tasty, indicating humans have eaten them as well. [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Silver]]'s entry states that {{p|Seadra}}'s fins and bones are used in herbal medicine. According to [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon]]'s {{p|Crabrawler}}'s entry, its pincers aren't meaty, but rich in nutrients and considered delicious. {{p|Crawdaunt}}'s entry in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon]] says that its claws aren't delicious at all in contrary to Crabrawler and {{p|Clauncher}}'s. Likewise, in Pokemon Sword's entry for {{p|Barraskewda}}, it is heavily implied that they have been eaten before, noting their "surprisingly tasty" flesh.

===Food produced by Pokémon===
Some species of Pokémon are known to produce various kinds of food which can be safely consumed by humans and other Pokémon, presumably without the Pokémon in question being killed and consumed in the process.

* {{p|Chansey}} and {{p|Blissey}} are capable of laying eggs that are delicious and nutritious for humans and Pokémon.
* Certain {{type|Grass}} Pokémon such as {{p|Grotle}}, {{p|Snover}} and {{p|Tropius}} are able to grow edible nuts, berries and other fruit on their bodies. While Pokémon always enjoy these, the same cannot always be said for humans. The food that Grotle produces, for example, tastes bad to humans.
* {{p|Shuckle}} are well known for storing certain kinds of Berries in their shells, which slowly ferment into [[Berry Juice|juice]]. The juice has special properties if consumed by humans and Pokémon, and, as demonstrated in the anime episode ''[[EP170|A Better Pill to Swallow]]'', can be used to make love potion.
* The fungus of {{p|Paras}} and {{p|Parasect}} can be used to make [[potion]]s and medicine.
* {{p|Miltank}} produce [[Moomoo Milk]] which can be bought in the games and used as a healing item. It is stated in both the games and the anime to be both nutritious and delicious. It is also stated in the games that it is said kids who drink it will become hearty, healthy adults. In the anime, groups of Miltank are often kept to produce the milk not only for drinking, but also for the milk used to make dairy products as part of a business. In ''[[XY053|A Race for Home!]]'', it has been shown that milk made by {{p|Skiddo}} are also used to make dairy products such as cheese and soft-serve ice cream.
* {{p|Combee}} and {{p|Vespiquen}} gather nectar from flowers to produce [[Honey]] which is savored by various species of Pokémon, such as {{p|Mothim}} who steal it.
* The black ink spat by {{p|Octillery}} is used for cooking.
* {{p|Gabite|Gabite's}} scales are used as an ingredient in medicines that invigorate weary bodies.
* {{p|Ribombee|Ribombee's}} pollen puffs are highly nutritious and are sold as supplements.

== Pokémon dropping ==
According to a few sources, Pokémon, like regular animals, do leave their own droppings.

Unovan {{p|Darumaka|Darumaka's}} Pokédex entry mentions that its hot droppings were put by people in clothes to keep themselves warm. {{p|Turtonator|Turtonator's}} dung is said to be explosive, presumably due to its habit of eating sulfur, and is put in various use by people. Even though {{p|Guzzlord}} is known to constantly eat everything it sees, it never leaves any droppings according to its [[Pokédex]] entry.

In [[PS226|I Dare Ya, Altaria... Knock Chic off My Shoulder]] of [[Pokémon Adventures]], [[Sapphire (Adventures)|Sapphire]] examines a [[Zigzagoon]] by putting her nose to its rear, which left little droppings on her face.

==Dietary change==
[[File:Pokemonfood.png|thumb|160px|Fossilized seed remains of Aerodactyl's favorite food in ancient times]]
Overtime, most mention of Pokémon being eaten by either humans or Pokémon in any manner has become increasingly rare. This may be due to moral issues; as the anime and games progressed, Pokémon became seemingly more human-like. This included displaying individual personalities, human mannerisms, and complex emotions. In most cultures and societies, the idea of human beings eating each other is strictly taboo, so much so that even the idea of fictional creatures eating one another would seem equally cannibalistic if they possessed any human qualities. However, in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], {{p|Barraskewda}} and {{p|Appletun}} are both stated to be popular foods for humans.

Some Pokémon have even been given new dietary habits, possibly in an attempt to downplay any predatory behaviors. An example of this would be {{p|Aerodactyl}}, which was originally suggested to be {{wp|carnivore|carnivorous}}, but is later shown to eat fruit. In the [[original series]], Ash's Pokédex states "Its hard fangs suggest it might have been a carnivore. Its sharp claws were probably used to capture prey." Even in the games, Aerodactyl's Pokédex entries mention it tearing the throats out of its enemies. In ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', Aerodactyl was even shown going for Ash's throat. However, in ''[[HS15|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!]]'', the fossilized Aerodactyl egg {{Gary}} used to resurrect the Pokémon was found near fossilized seed remains. After Aerodactyl escaped, it was only calmed down when fed a pear-like fruit that was a similar DNA match to the seeds. This would imply that Aerodactyl regularly fed on the fruit, implying that it was an {{wp|herbivore}} or an {{wp|omnivore}}.

==Trivia==
* For ''[[DP029|The Champ Twins!]]'', [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Pokémon food. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about it: 「かくしあじ　あいじょうたっぷり　ポケモンフーズ」 ''"Filled with the secret ingredient of love; that's Pokémon food."''

==See also==
* [[Flavor]]
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