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====Pokéblock==== | ====Pokéblock==== | ||
{{main|Pokéblock}} | {{main|Pokéblock}} | ||
Featured in the [[Generation III]] games, 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 feel of the Pokéblock is determined by the ingredients which compose it and how well it is blended. | Featured in the Hoenn-based [[Generation III]] games and their remakes, 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 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. | 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. | ||
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. | 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==== | ====Poffin==== | ||
{{main|Poffin}} | {{main|Poffin}} | ||
Featured in [[Generation IV]], Poffins are similar to Pokéblocks. | 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 feel 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, Dawn bakes poffins for her Pokémon. | ||
====Honey==== | ====Honey==== | ||
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====Sushi==== | ====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 | 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==== | ====Other food==== | ||
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==Eating other Pokémon== | ==Eating other Pokémon== | ||
In early Pokémon games, it seems that most Pokémon were somewhat more animal-like. As such, wild Pokémon were portrayed as eating one another by some sources, in a very animal-like, prey-predator system. (This also holds true for more modern games, such as with {{p|Scatterbug}}.) For example | In early Pokémon games, it seems that most Pokémon were somewhat more animal-like. As such, wild Pokémon were portrayed as eating one another by some sources, in a very animal-like, prey-predator system. (This also holds true for more modern games, such as with {{p|Scatterbug}}.) For example, [[The Official Pokémon Handbook]]'s entry for {{p|Pidgeot}} says that "''When they hunt, Pidgeot fly on the surface of the water at top speed to catch unsuspecting Fish element prey like {{p|Magikarp}}.''" This is also touched upon in its {{2v2|Red|Blue}} Pokédex entries, stating its predator-prey relationship to Magikarp. | ||
In the [[original series]] episode ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', {{AP|Pidgeotto}} immediately began to peck at {{AP|Ash's Caterpie|Butterfree}} when Ash first attempted to catch the [[Flying (type)|Bird]] Pokémon. Misty took notice and warned Ash that Pidgeotto might try to eat Caterpie, who was quickly returned to his Poké Ball. Pidgeotto never attempted to harm Caterpie again once it had been captured by Ash. | In the [[original series]] episode ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', {{AP|Pidgeotto}} immediately began to peck at {{AP|Ash's Caterpie|Butterfree}} when Ash first attempted to catch the [[Flying (type)|Bird]] Pokémon. Misty took notice and warned Ash that Pidgeotto might try to eat Caterpie, who was quickly returned to his Poké Ball. Pidgeotto never attempted to harm Caterpie again once it had been captured by Ash. | ||
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At one point during ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', a hunger-stricken {{TR|Meowth}} attempted to eat [[James's Magikarp]], only to have its hard scales break his teeth. In ''[[EP019|Tentacool & Tentacruel]]'', one of [[Nastina]]'s complaints about {{p|Tentacool}} is that they aren't edible. Before its capture in ''[[EP094|Snack Attack]]'', [[Ash's Snorlax]] attempted to eat [[Misty's Goldeen]] when they were trying to prevent Snorlax from eating all the {{wp|grapefruit}} on the [[Seven Grapefruit Islands]]. | At one point during ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', a hunger-stricken {{TR|Meowth}} attempted to eat [[James's Magikarp]], only to have its hard scales break his teeth. In ''[[EP019|Tentacool & Tentacruel]]'', one of [[Nastina]]'s complaints about {{p|Tentacool}} is that they aren't edible. Before its capture in ''[[EP094|Snack Attack]]'', [[Ash's Snorlax]] attempted to eat [[Misty's Goldeen]] when they were trying to prevent Snorlax from eating all the {{wp|grapefruit}} on the [[Seven Grapefruit Islands]]. | ||
According to the Pokédex, {{p|Farfetch'd}} is so rare because it has been hunted down for food and makes a rather delicious meal. | According to the Pokédex, {{p|Farfetch'd}} is so rare because it has been hunted down for food and makes a rather delicious meal. | ||
In the games, {{p|Ekans}}'s favorite food is indicated to be the eggs of {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Spearow}}. {{p|Kingler}}, known for their powerful pincer, have been documented in its Pokédex to prey on both {{p|Shellder}} and {{p|Cloyster}} by prying open their shells. Before their extinction due to their shells becoming too heavy, {{p|Omastar}} were also believed to have preyed on Shellder; ensnaring them, cracking open their shell and then sucking out the insides. | In the games, {{p|Ekans}}'s favorite food is indicated to be the eggs of {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Spearow}}. {{p|Kingler}}, known for their powerful pincer, have been documented in its Pokédex to prey on both {{p|Shellder}} and {{p|Cloyster}} by prying open their shells. Before their extinction due to their shells becoming too heavy, {{p|Omastar}} were also believed to have preyed on Shellder; ensnaring them, cracking open their shell and then sucking out the insides. | ||
The {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} Pokédex entry for {{p|Taillow}} claims they feed on {{p|Wurmple}}. This is further explored in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]], when Wurmple of Team Tasty thinks its partner, {{p|Swellow}}, the evolved form of {{p|Taillow}}, will eventually eat it. Swellow, however, seems mortified at the idea of eating his teammate. In a similar fashion, {{p|Cherubi}} is also mentioned to be preyed upon by its regional bird Pokémon {{p|Starly}}. In its Pokédex entries, the ball-like appendage is described as being "very sweet and tasty," | The {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} Pokédex entry for {{p|Taillow}} claims they feed on {{p|Wurmple}}. This is further explored in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]], when Wurmple of Team Tasty thinks its partner, {{p|Swellow}}, the evolved form of {{p|Taillow}}, will eventually eat it. Swellow, however, seems mortified at the idea of eating his teammate. In a similar fashion, {{p|Cherubi}} is also mentioned to be preyed upon by its regional bird Pokémon {{p|Starly}}. In its Pokédex entries, the ball-like appendage is described as being "very sweet and tasty," and that Starly will try to peck it off and eat it as well. While Starly is not eating Cherubi itself like Taillow does Wurmple, it still draws a parallel between the two. | ||
{{p|Heatmor}}'s {{2v2|Black|White}} Pokédex entries state that it preys on {{p|Durant}}. | {{p|Heatmor}}'s {{2v2|Black|White}} Pokédex entries state that it preys on {{p|Durant}}. | ||
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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. | 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 | 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 unknowingly latched themselves onto their Poké Balls and drained the Pokémon from the outside-in. | ||
==Eating non-Pokémon animals== | ==Eating non-Pokémon animals== | ||
There are some examples and suggestions that [[Animals in the Pokémon world|non-Pokémon animals]] 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|zooplanton}} and {{wp|krill}}, which are small and microscopic plants and animals. Swimming on the sea floor in prehistoric times, {{p|Omanyte}} would eat plankton. | There are some examples and suggestions that [[Animals in the Pokémon world|non-Pokémon animals]] 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|zooplanton}} 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 | 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== | ==Humans eating Pokémon== | ||
Meat is often shown in the {{pkmn|anime}}, but 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. | Meat is often shown in the {{pkmn|anime}}, but 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 [[ | During a story arc within the [[Gen II]] games and their remakes, the newly reformed Team Rocket begin stealing {{p|Slowpoke}}, cutting off their [[Valuable item#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}}. | ||
While visiting the [[Canalave Library]], it is revealed in the | 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. | ||
[[File:Edible Magikarp.png|thumb|200px|{{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} imagining a cooked {{p|Magikarp}} | [[File:Edible Magikarp.png|thumb|200px|{{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} imagining a cooked {{p|Magikarp}}]] | ||
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 {{TR|Meowth}} 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. | 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 {{TR|Meowth}} 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. | ||
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* {{p|Chansey}} and {{p|Blissey}} are capable of laying eggs that are delicious and nutritious for humans and Pokémon. | * {{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. | * 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 juice. The juice has special properties if consumed by humans and Pokémon, and, as once demonstrated in the anime, can be used to make love potion. | * {{p|Shuckle}} are well known for storing certain kinds of Berries in their shells, which slowly ferment into {{DL|Drink|Berry Juice|juice}}. The juice has special properties if consumed by humans and Pokémon, and, as once demonstrated in the anime, can be used to make love potion. | ||
* The fungus of {{p|Paras}} and {{p|Parasect}} can be used to make [[potion]]s and medicine. | * The fungus of {{p|Paras}} and {{p|Parasect}} can be used to make [[potion]]s and medicine. | ||
* {{p|Miltank}} produce {{DL|Drink|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|Miltank}} produce {{DL|Drink|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. | ||
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