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 げんきのアメ Vitality Candy   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the HP of a Pokémon by one AV, 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 げんきのアメＬ Vitality Candy L   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the HP of a Pokémon level 30 or higher by one AV, 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 big candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon Lv. 30 or higher, it will increase that Pokémon's HP.

Health Candy XL げんきのアメＸＬ Vitality Candy XL   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the HP Pokémon level 60 or higher by one AV, 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 huge candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon Lv. 60 or higher, it will increase that Pokémon's HP.

Mighty Candy ちからのアメ Power Candy   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Attack of a Pokémon by one AV, 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 ちからのアメＬ Power Candy L   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Attack of a Pokémon level 30 or higher by one AV, 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 big candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon Lv. 30 or higher, it will increase that Pokémon's Attack.

Mighty Candy XL ちからのアメＸＬ Power Candy XL   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Attack of a Pokémon level 60 or higher by one AV, 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 huge candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon Lv. 60 or higher, it will increase that Pokémon's Attack.

Tough Candy まもりのアメ Defense Candy   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Defense of a Pokémon by one AV, 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 まもりのアメＬ Defense Candy L   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Defense of a Pokémon level 30 or higher by one AV, 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 big candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon Lv. 30 or higher, it will increase that Pokémon's Defense.

Tough Candy XL まもりのアメＸＬ Defense Candy XL   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Defense of a Pokémon level 60 or higher by one AV, 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 ちしきのアメ Knowledge Candy   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Special Attack of a Pokémon by one AV, up until it has reached 50 AVs in Special 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 ちしきのアメＬ Knowledge Candy L   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Special Attack of a Pokémon level 30 or higher by one AV, up until it has reached 100 AVs in Special 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 big candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon Lv. 30 or higher, it will increase that Pokémon's Sp. Attack.

Smart Candy XL ちしきのアメＸＬ Knowledge Candy XL   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Special Attack of a Pokémon level 60 or higher, up until it has reached 200 AVs in Special 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 huge candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon Lv. 60 or higher, it will increase that Pokémon's Sp. Attack.

Courage Candy こころのアメ Soul Candy   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Special Defense of a Pokémon by one AV, up until it has reached 50 AVs in Special 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. Defense.

Courage Candy L こころのアメＬ Soul Candy L   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Special Defense of a Pokémon level 30 or higher by one AV, up until it has reached 100 AVs in Special 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 big candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon Lv. 30 or higher, it will increase that Pokémon's Sp. Defense.

Courage Candy XL こころのアメＸＬ Soul Candy XL   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Special Defense of a Pokémon level 60 or higher by one AV, up until it has reached 200 AVs in Special 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 huge candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon, it will increase that Pokémon's Sp. Defense.

Quick Candy はやさのアメ Speed Candy   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Speed a Pokémon by one AV, 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 Speed.

Quick Candy L はやさのアメＬ Speed Candy L   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Speed a Pokémon level 30 or higher by one AV, up until it has reached 100 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 big candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon Lv. 30 or higher, it will increase that Pokémon's Speed.

Quick Candy XL はやさのアメＸＬ Speed Candy XL   MEDICINE pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VII		Cannot be bought Sell for: $10
Effect: Used to increase the Speed a Pokémon level 60 or higher by one AV, 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 huge candy that is packed with energy. When given to a Pokémon Lv. 60 or higher, it will increase that Pokémon's Speed.

Species-based

Candy		Japanese	Compatible Pokémon	Other locations
	Bulbasaur Candy	フシギダネのアメ
	Charmander Candy	ヒトカゲのアメ
	Squirtle Candy	ゼニガメのアメ
	Caterpie Candy	キャタピーのアメ
	Weedle Candy	ビードルのアメ
	Pidgey Candy	ポッポのアメ
	Rattata Candy	コラッタのアメ
	Spearow Candy	オニスズメのアメ
	Ekans Candy	アーボのアメ
	Pikachu Candy	ピカチュウのアメ
	Sandshrew Candy	サンドのアメ
	Nidoran♀ Candy	ニドラン♀のアメ
	Nidoran♂ Candy	ニドラン♂のアメ
	Clefairy Candy	ピッピのアメ
	Vulpix Candy	ロコンのアメ
	Jigglypuff Candy	プリンのアメ
	Zubat Candy	ズバットのアメ
	Oddish Candy	ナゾノクサのアメ
	Paras Candy	パラスのアメ
	Venonat Candy	コンパンのアメ
	Diglett Candy	ディグダのアメ
	Meowth Candy	ニャースのアメ
	Psyduck Candy	コダックのアメ
	Mankey Candy	マンキーのアメ
	Growlithe Candy	ガーディのアメ
	Poliwag Candy	ニョロモのアメ
	Abra Candy	ケーシィのアメ
	Machop Candy	ワンリキーのアメ
	Bellsprout Candy	マダツボミのアメ
	Tentacool Candy	メノクラゲのアメ
	Geodude Candy	イシツブテのアメ
	Ponyta Candy	ポニータのアメ
	Slowpoke Candy	ヤドンのアメ
	Magnemite Candy	コイルのアメ
	Farfetch'd Candy	カモネギのアメ
	Doduo Candy	ドードーのアメ
	Seel Candy	パウワウのアメ
	Grimer Candy	ベトベターのアメ
	Shellder Candy	シェルダーのアメ
	Gastly Candy	ゴースのアメ
	Onix Candy	イワークのアメ
	Drowzee Candy	スリープのアメ
	Krabby Candy	クラブのアメ
	Voltorb Candy	ビリリダマのアメ
	Exeggcute Candy	タマタマのアメ
	Cubone Candy	カラカラのアメ
	Hitmonlee Candy	サワムラーのアメ
	Hitmonchan Candy	エビワラーのアメ
	Lickitung Candy	ベロリンガのアメ
	Koffing Candy	ドガースのアメ
	Rhyhorn Candy	サイホーンのアメ
	Chansey Candy	ラッキーのアメ
	Tangela Candy	モンジャラのアメ
	Kangaskhan Candy	ガルーラのアメ
	Horsea Candy	タッツーのアメ
	Goldeen Candy	トサキントのアメ
	Staryu Candy	ヒトデマンのアメ
	Mr. Mime Candy	バリヤードのアメ
	Scyther Candy	ストライクのアメ
	Jynx Candy	ルージュラのアメ
	Electabuzz Candy	エレブーのアメ
	Magmar Candy	ブーバーのアメ
	Pinsir Candy	カイロスのアメ
	Tauros Candy	ケンタロスのアメ
	Magikarp Candy	コイキングのアメ
	Lapras Candy	ラプラスのアメ
	Ditto Candy	メタモンのアメ
	Eevee Candy	イーブイのアメ
	Porygon Candy	ポリゴンのアメ
	Omanyte Candy	オムナイトのアメ
	Kabuto Candy	カブトのアメ
	Aerodactyl Candy	プテラのアメ
	Snorlax Candy	カビゴンのアメ
	Articuno Candy	フリーザーのアメ
	Zapdos Candy	サンダーのアメ
	Moltres Candy	ファイヤーのアメ
	Dratini Candy	ミニリュウのアメ
	Mewtwo Candy	ミュウツーのアメ
	Mew Candy	ミュウのアメ
	Meltan Candy	メルタンのアメ

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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