Candy

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Candy (Japanese: アメ Candy) is a type of currency introduced Pokémon GO and a type of item in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.

Artwork of Slowpoke Candy

In Pokémon GO

Candy can be used to evolve or Power Up Pokémon. Each evolutionary family has their own kind of Candy, usually named after the lowest stage of each evolutionary family, which can only be used to evolve or strengthen members of that family. For example, Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and Venusaur are all powered up by Bulbasaur Candy, and may not use any other kind of Candy. Nidoran♀ and Nidoran♂ evolutionary families have separate Candy. Each different kind of Candy has its own color scheme, based on the Pokémon it is named after.

Obtaining Candy

There are several ways to earn Candy:

• Catching a Pokémon gives the player 3, 5, or 10 of that Pokémon's Candy depending on whether it has not evolved, has evolved once, or has evolved twice. (Prior to February 16, 2017, all Pokémon gave 3 Candy.) Pokémon that evolve from Baby Pokémon are not considered evolved, except Togetic.
  • Using a Pinap Berry doubles the amount of Candy the player receives.
• Hatching a Pokémon from an Egg gives the player some of that Pokémon's Candy. The number of Candy obtained varies between 5 and 32.
• The player can permanently transfer a Pokémon to Professor Willow in exchange for 1 piece of its Candy.
• Evolving a Pokémon gives the player 1 of that Pokémon's Candy.
• When player walks a certain distance (1, 3, 5 or 20km) with Buddy Pokémon, they are rewarded with 1 Candy of that Pokémon.
• Feeding a Pokémon in a Gym can sometimes give 1 of that Pokémon's Candy.

Evolution

Main article: List of Pokémon by evolution family in Pokémon GO

Typically, a three-stage evolutionary line requires 25 Candy for the first evolution and another 100 Candy for the second evolution, while a two-stage evolutionary line requires 50 Candy for their evolution. The Rattata, Pidgey, Caterpie, Weedle, Eevee, Sentret, Ledyba, Wurmple, and Whismur families all require less than this, while the Magikarp, Wailmer, Swablu, Feebas and Meltan families require more. Baby Pokémon (except Riolu), require 25 Candy to evolve, and their evolutions usually only require 50 Candy to evolve again.

Generation II evolutions which require a Sun Stone or evolution-inducing held item in the core series games also require that same item in Pokémon GO (in addition to Candy). Generation IV evolutions which require an evolutionary stone or evolution-inducing held item instead all require a Sinnoh Stone instead of that item (in addition to 100 Candy). Other evolutionary stones (including the Ice Stone) are not required in Pokémon GO.

Power Up

Main article: Power Up → Costs

Powering Up Pokémon costs both Stardust and Candy. The cost varies with the Pokémon's Power Up level, which increases by 1 every time it is Powered Up, and newly caught or hatched Pokémon do not necessarily start with a Power Up level of 1.

In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

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In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Candy appears as a type of item stored in the Candy Jar. Candy can be used to increase a Pokémon's awakening values, except the Rare Candy, which instead boosts a Pokémon's level.

Effect

There are three types of Candy: stat-based Candy, species-based Candy, and Rare Candy.

Stat-based Candy can be used by any Pokémon, regardless of species, to raise the AV of a specific stat, depending on the kind of candy. They come in three sizes: regular, L and XL. They are more commonly found than species-specific Candy, as multiple of these Candies are often required to raise a single AV point. As a Pokémon's AV increases for a stat, it will require more and larger Candy to further increase the same stat.

Species-based Candy can only be used by Pokémon of its corresponding evolutionary family. Bulbasaur Candy, for example, can only be used by Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and Venusaur. When one is used, it will increase all stats by one AV point, up until it hits the maximum 200 AVs. Unlike in Pokémon GO, species-specific Candy do not play a role in evolution. Additionally, unlike Pokémon GO since the introduction of Tyrogue, Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan have separate Candy.

Rare Candy, like in previous games, raises a Pokémon's level by one.

Types of Candy

Generic

Health Candy ' '   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the HP AVs of a Pokémon, up until it has reached 50 AVs in HP.					Locations USUM Catch or transfer Caterpie, Nidoran♀, Nidorina, Nidoqueen, Clefairy, Clefable, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Slowpoke, Grimer, Muk, Lickitung, Chansey, Kangaskhan, Lapras, Ditto, Vaporeon, Snorlax, or Mew
Description USUM A candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon, it will increase that Pokémon's HP.

Health Candy L ' '   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the HP AVs of a Pokémon level 30 or higher, up until it has reached 100 AVs in HP.					Locations USUM Catch or transfer Caterpie, Nidoran♀, Nidorina, Nidoqueen, Clefairy, Clefable, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Slowpoke, Grimer, Muk, Lickitung, Chansey, Kangaskhan, Lapras, Ditto, Vaporeon, Snorlax, or Mew
Description USUM A candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon, it will increase that Pokémon's HP.

Health Candy XL ' '   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the HP AVs of a Pokémon level 60 or higher, up until it has reached 200 AVs in HP.					Locations USUM Catch or transfer Caterpie, Nidoran♀, Nidorina, Nidoqueen, Clefairy, Clefable, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Slowpoke, Grimer, Muk, Lickitung, Chansey, Kangaskhan, Lapras, Ditto, Vaporeon, Snorlax, or Mew
Description USUM A candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon, it will increase that Pokémon's HP.

Mighty Candy ' '   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Attack AVs of a Pokémon, up until it has reached 50 AVs in Attack.					Locations USUM Catch or transfer Beedrill, Ekans, Arbok, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking, Paras, Parasect, Mankey, Primeape, Growlithe, Arcanine, Machop, Machoke, Machamp, Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel, Farfetch'd, Doduo, Dodrio, Muk, Krabby, Kingler, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Goldeen, Seaking, Scyther, Pinsir, Tauros, Gyarados, Flareon, Kabutops, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite, Meltan, or Melmetal
Description USUM A candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon, it will increase that Pokémon's Attack.

Mighty Candy L ' '   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Attack AVs of a Pokémon level 30 or higher, up until it has reached 100 AVs in Attack.					Locations USUM Catch or transfer Beedrill, Ekans, Arbok, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking, Paras, Parasect, Mankey, Primeape, Growlithe, Arcanine, Machop, Machoke, Machamp, Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel, Farfetch'd, Doduo, Dodrio, Muk, Krabby, Kingler, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Goldeen, Seaking, Scyther, Pinsir, Tauros, Gyarados, Flareon, Kabutops, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite, Meltan, or Melmetal
Description USUM A candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon, it will increase that Pokémon's Attack.

Mighty Candy XL ' '   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Attack AVs of a Pokémon level 60 or higher, up until it has reached 200 AVs in Attack.					Locations USUM Catch or transfer Beedrill, Ekans, Arbok, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking, Paras, Parasect, Mankey, Primeape, Growlithe, Arcanine, Machop, Machoke, Machamp, Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Victreebel, Farfetch'd, Doduo, Dodrio, Muk, Krabby, Kingler, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, Goldeen, Seaking, Scyther, Pinsir, Tauros, Gyarados, Flareon, Kabutops, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite, Meltan, or Melmetal
Description USUM A candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon, it will increase that Pokémon's Attack.

Tough Candy ' '   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Defense AVs of a Pokémon, up until it has reached 50 AVs in Defense.					Locations USUM Catch or transfer Squirtle, Wartortle, Metapod, Kakuna, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Parasect, Poliwrath, Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Slowbro, Shellder, Cloyster, Onix, Exeggcute, Cubone, Marowak, Koffing, Weezing, Rhyhorn, Tangela, Seadra, Omanyte, Omastar, or Kabuto
Description USUM A candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon, it will increase that Pokémon's Defense.

Tough Candy L ' '   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Defense AVs of a Pokémon level 30 or higher, up until it has reached 100 AVs in Defense.					Locations USUM Catch or transfer Squirtle, Wartortle, Metapod, Kakuna, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Parasect, Poliwrath, Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Slowbro, Shellder, Cloyster, Onix, Exeggcute, Cubone, Marowak, Koffing, Weezing, Rhyhorn, Tangela, Seadra, Omanyte, Omastar, or Kabuto
Description USUM A candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon, it will increase that Pokémon's Defense.

Tough Candy XL ' '   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Defense AVs of a Pokémon level 60 or higher, up until it has reached 200 AVs in Defense.					Locations USUM Catch or transfer Squirtle, Wartortle, Metapod, Kakuna, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Parasect, Poliwrath, Geodude, Graveler, Golem, Slowbro, Shellder, Cloyster, Onix, Exeggcute, Cubone, Marowak, Koffing, Weezing, Rhyhorn, Tangela, Seadra, Omanyte, Omastar, or Kabuto
Description USUM A candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon, it will increase that Pokémon's Defense.

Smart Candy ' '   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Sp. Attack AVs of a Pokémon, up until it has reached 50 AVs in Sp. Attack.					Locations USUM Catch or transfer Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charmeleon, Charizard, Butterfree, Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Venomoth, Psyduck, Golduck, Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam, Magnemite, Magneton, Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Exeggutor, Horsea, Seadra, Jynx, Magmar, Porygon, Zapdos, Moltres, Mewtwo,
Description USUM A candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon, it will increase that Pokémon's Sp. Attack.

Smart Candy L ' '   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Sp. Attack AVs of a Pokémon level 30 or higher, up until it has reached 100 AVs in Sp. Attack.					Locations USUM Catch or transfer Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charmeleon, Charizard, Butterfree, Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Venomoth, Psyduck, Golduck, Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam, Magnemite, Magneton, Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Exeggutor, Horsea, Seadra, Jynx, Magmar, Porygon, Zapdos, Moltres, or Mewtwo
Description USUM A candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon, it will increase that Pokémon's Sp. Attack.

Smart Candy XL ' '   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Sp. Attack AVs of a Pokémon level 60 or higher, up until it has reached 200 AVs in Sp. Attack.					Locations USUM Catch or transfer Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charmeleon, Charizard, Butterfree, Oddish, Gloom, Vileplume, Venomoth, Psyduck, Golduck, Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam, Magnemite, Magneton, Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Exeggutor, Horsea, Seadra, Jynx, Magmar, Porygon, Zapdos, Moltres, or Mewtwo
Description USUM A candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon, it will increase that Pokémon's Sp. Attack.

Courage Candy ' '   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Sp. Defense AVs of a Pokémon, up until it has reached 50 AVs in Sp. Defense.					Locations USUM Catch or transfer Ivysaur, Venusaur, Wartortle, Blastoise, Butterfree, Beedrill, Ninetales, Venonat, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Seel, Dewgong, Drowzee, Hypno, Hitmonchan, Mr. Mime, Eevee, or Articuno
Description USUM A candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon, it will increase that Pokémon's Sp. Attack.

Courage Candy L ' '   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Sp. Defense AVs of a Pokémon level 30 or higher, up until it has reached 100 AVs in Sp. Defense.					Locations USUM Catch or transfer Ivysaur, Venusaur, Wartortle, Blastoise, Butterfree, Beedrill, Ninetales, Venonat, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Seel, Dewgong, Drowzee, Hypno, Hitmonchan, Mr. Mime, Eevee, or Articuno
Description USUM A candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon, it will increase that Pokémon's Sp. Attack.

Courage Candy XL ' '   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Sp. Defense AVs of a Pokémon level 60 or higher, up until it has reached 200 AVs in Sp. Defense.					Locations USUM Catch or transfer Ivysaur, Venusaur, Wartortle, Blastoise, Butterfree, Beedrill, Ninetales, Venonat, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Seel, Dewgong, Drowzee, Hypno, Hitmonchan, Mr. Mime, Eevee, or Articuno
Description USUM A candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon, it will increase that Pokémon's Sp. Attack.

Quick Candy ' '   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Speed AVs of a Pokémon, up until it has reached 50 AVs in Speed.					Locations USUM Catch or transfer Charmander, Charmeleon, Weedle, Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot, Rattata, Raticate, Spearow, Fearow, Pikachu, Raichu, Vulpix, Ninetales, Zubat, Golbat, Venomoth, Diglett, Dugtrio, Meowth, Persian, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Ponyta, Rapidash, Voltorb, Electrode, Staryu, Starmie, Electabuzz, Tauros, Magikarp, Jolteon, or Aerodactyl
Description USUM A candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon, it will increase that Pokémon's Sp. Attack.

Species-based

Candy		Japanese	Compatible Pokémon	Other locations
	Bulbasaur Candy
	Charmander Candy
	Squirtle Candy
	Caterpie Candy
	Weedle Candy
	Pidgey Candy
	Rattata Candy
	Spearow Candy
	Ekans Candy
	Pikachu Candy
	Sandshrew Candy
	Nidoran♀ Candy
	Nidoran♂ Candy
	Clefairy Candy
	Vulpix Candy
	Jigglypuff Candy
	Zubat Candy
	Oddish Candy
	Paras Candy
	Venonat Candy
	Diglett Candy
	Meowth Candy
	Psyduck Candy
	Mankey Candy
	Growlithe Candy
	Poliwag Candy
	Abra Candy
	Machop Candy
	Bellsprout Candy
	Tentacool Candy
	Geodude Candy
	Ponyta Candy
	Slowpoke Candy
	Magnemite Candy
	Farfetch'd Candy
	Doduo Candy
	Seel Candy
	Grimer Candy
	Shellder Candy
	Gastly Candy
	Onix Candy
	Drowzee Candy
	Krabby Candy
	Voltorb Candy
	Exeggcute Candy
	Cubone Candy
	Hitmonlee Candy
	Hitmonchan Candy
	Lickitung Candy
	Koffing Candy
	Rhyhorn Candy
	Chansey Candy
	Tangela Candy
	Kangaskhan Candy
	Horsea Candy
	Goldeen Candy
	Staryu Candy
	Mr. Mime Candy
	Scyther Candy
	Jynx Candy
	Electabuzz Candy
	Magmar Candy
	Pinsir Candy
	Tauros Candy
	Magikarp Candy
	Lapras Candy
	Ditto Candy
	Eevee Candy
	Porygon Candy
	Omanyte Candy
	Kabuto Candy
	Aerodactyl Candy
	Snorlax Candy
	Articuno Candy
	Zapdos Candy
	Moltres Candy
	Dratini Candy
	Mewtwo Candy
	Mew Candy
	Meltan Candy

Trivia

Evolution Shards

• In pre-release screenshots of Pokémon GO, Evolution Shards (Japanese: 進化のカケラ Evolution Shards) take the role of Candy, being earned by catching multiple instances of the same Pokémon and being used to evolve Pokémon. They did not have unique names or designs for each evolutionary family.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 糖果 Tòhnggwó Mandarin 糖果 Tángguǒ French Bonbon German Bonbon Italian Caramelle Korean 사탕 Satang Brazilian Portuguese Doce Spanish Caramelo

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