Pokémon food: Difference between revisions

'''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}}.

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 {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}}. An unlimited supply of Bait is provided for use in the Safari Zone.

{{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.

{{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.

{{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.

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.

{{main|Poffin}}

[[File:Poffin anime.png|thumb|220px|Poffins in the anime]]

Featured in the Sinnoh-based 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}}.

{{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}}.

{{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.

[[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.

{{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.

{{main|Curry}}

Curry appears as a feature in [[Generation VIII]]. Curries can be cooked in a player's [[Pokémon Camp]], and the meal is then shared between the player(s) and their Pokémon. Various types of curries can be made (with a total of 151 different types), differing depending on the Berries and other ingredients used. Generic curry has also appeared throughout the {{pkmn|anime}} and {{pkmn|manga}}.

{{main|Sandwich}}

Sandwiches were featured in [[Generation IX]]. Sandwiches are made at [[Picnic]]s and are eaten by the player and their current [[party]]. Sandwiches can be made using recipes given by NPCs or created freestyle by using whatever ingredients are on hand.  

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 specific 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]], the [[Pewter Crunchies]] of [[Pewter City]], the [[Alola]] region's [[Big Malasada]], and the [[Jubilife Muffin]] of [[Jubilife Village]].

{{main|Food (Mystery Dungeon)}}

There are a variety of different kinds of Pokémon food in the {{g|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|Stat (Mystery Dungeon)|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]]

In {{g|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 flinch, [[fainting|faint]], or become upset.

In [[New Pokémon Snap]], fluffruit replace the apple-like Pokémon food from the previous game. They are a type of fruit that can be found growing in the [[Lental]] region. While they resemble apples, they are softer and lighter, and will not hurt Pokémon hit by them, though it may surprise them.

==In the anime==

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

Many Pokémon species are confirmed to be either predator or prey to other species, with some confirmed relations.

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In {{g|Snap}}, several Meowth can also be seen chasing {{p|Pidgey}} at various points on the {{pkmn|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.

===Pokémon parasitically feeding off other Pokémon===

[[File:Heracross sap.png|thumb|250px|Heracross eating Bulbasaur's sap]]

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.

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====Pokédex entries====

Several Pokédex entries allude to people eating Pokémon, such as by describing the flavor or tastiness of their flesh or other parts of their bodies.

===In the anime===

* {{p|Tropius}} grows fruits that are very healthy and nutritious for humans and Pokémon.

* {{p|Grotle}} is able to grow edible fruit on the trees on its back.

* {{p|Snover}} grows berries with the texture of frozen treats around its belly in the spring.

* 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.

* The oil produced by {{p|Dolliv}} and {{p|Arboliva}} are said to be tasty, fresh and aromatic. This does not apply to {{p|Smoliv}} as its oil is too bitter for consumption.

==Dietary change==

====Pokémon Adventures====

* In ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'', {{p|Pidgey}} defecates on [[Professor Oak]]'s face.

* In ''[[PASM03|Pokémon Move Specialist Professor Kukui]]'', {{adv|Sun}} mentions his Pokédex falling into his [[Poké Ride|ride]] {{p|Mudsdale}}'s dung, causing it to smell badly.