Max Ether

The Max Ether (Japanese: ピーピーリカバー PP Recover) is a type of medicine introduced in Generation I. It fully restores PP for one of a Pokémon's moves. It is the improved counterpart of the Ether; it has an improved counterpart, the Max Elixir.

Max Ether
ピーピーリカバー
PP Recover
Bag Max Ether Sprite.png
Max Ether
Pokémon Global Link artwork
Introduced in Generation I
Pocket
Generation I Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation II Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation III Bag Items pocket icon.png Items
Generation IV Bag Medicine pocket icon.png Medicine
Generation V Bag Medicine pocket icon.png Medicine
Generation VI Bag Medicine pocket icon.png Medicine
Generation VII Bag Medicine pocket icon.png Medicine
Generation VIII Bag Medicine pocket icon.png Medicine
Generation IX Bag Medicine pocket icon.png Medicine
Fling
Power 30

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
RGBY/RBY N/A $0
GSC
RSEFRLG
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUM
PE
SwShBDSP
N/A $1,000
LA
SV
N/A $500

Effect

When used from the Bag on a Pokémon, it fully restores the PP of one of its moves.

Description

Games Description
Stad Fully restores the PP of the selected move.
GSC Fully restores PP of one move.
RSEColo.XD Fully restores the PP of a selected move.
FRLG Fully restores a selected move's PP for one Pokémon.
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
It fully restores the PP of a single selected move that has been learned by the target Pokémon.
XYORAS
SMUSUM
This medicine can fully restore the PP of a single selected move that has been learned by a Pokémon.
PE
SwShBDSP
This medicine can be used to fully restore the PP of a single selected move that has been learned by a Pokémon.
LA This medicine can be used to fully restore the PP of a single selected move that a Pokémon knows.
SV A medicine that can be used to fully restore the max PP of a single move that a Pokémon knows.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
RBY
RGBY
Routes 10 and 23, Vermilion City, S.S. Anne
GSC Routes 2, 17GS, 41C, and 43, Goldenrod Underground, Cianwood City, Lake of Rage, Mt. MortarC Mystery Gift
RSE Routes 113 and 119, Rusturf Tunnel, Mt. Pyre
Quiz LadyE
FRLG Routes 10 and 23, Vermilion City, Rock Tunnel, Rocket Hideout, Berry Forest
Colo. Snagem Hideout
XD Citadark Isle, S.S. Libra, Realgam Tower (Regular Battle Bingo and Battle CD 38 and 39 completion prizes)
DPPt Routes 212Pt and 215Pt, Valor LakefrontDP, Wayward Cave, Mt. CoronetDP, Iron Island (×2)DP, Victory RoadDP
HGSS Routes 17, 41, and 43, Goldenrod Tunnel, Mt. Mortar, Dark Cave, Viridian Forest, Mt. Silver Cave Rock Smash
PW Dim Cave, Treehouse, Rally
BW Routes 1, 3, 7, 9, and 13, Challenger's Cave, Mistralton City, Moor of Icirrus
B2W2 Route 13, Desert Resort, Village Bridge Join Avenue (Raffle Shop)
DW* Spooky Manor
XY Route 18, Victory Road, Pokémon Village, Poké Ball Factory, Shalour City Rock Smash (except Glittering Cave)
ORAS Routes 113 and 119, Rusturf Tunnel, Mt. Pyre, Jagged Pass, Battle Resort, Mirage Cave (south of Route 107) Rock Smash (except Mirage spots)
SMUSUM Diglett's Tunnel, Poni GroveSM Festival Plaza (Lottery shop: seventh prize)
PE Silph Co., Pokémon Mansion
SwSh Route 2 Pickup (Lv. 21-70)
Poké Job reward (Tiers VIII and IX)
SwShIA Hidden recurring item (Potbottom Desert)
SwShCT Hidden recurring item (Tunnel to the Top)
BDSP Valor Lakefront, Wayward Cave, Mt. Coronet, Iron Island (×2), Victory Road Pickup (Lv. 21-70)
LA Crafting: 1 Leppa Berry and 2 Pep-Up Plants
SV Levincia, Alfornada Cavern, Area Zero, Asado Desert, Casseroya Lake, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain, Tagtree Thicket, East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Three), North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Three), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six) Pickup (Lv. 21-70)
SVTM Apple Hills, Fellhorn Gorge, Infernal Pass, Mossfell Confluence, Wistful Fields
SVID Canyon Biome, Central Plaza, Polar Biome, Savanna Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth Blueberry Academy Store (15 BP)
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Gallery

Artwork

 
Artwork from
Scarlet and Violet

Sprites

 
Bag sprite from Legends Arceus

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

The Max Ether appears in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX.

Effect

It fully restores the PP of one of the moves of the Pokémon that ingests it.

If thrown, it will grant the same effect as if it was consumed by the Pokémon it hits (it cannot be caught).

Description

Games Description
MDRTDX A drink that completely restores the PP of one of your moves.

Appearance

 
Sprite from
Rescue Team DX

Artwork

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese PP單項全補劑 PP Dāanhohng Chyùhnbóujaih *
PP復原劑 PP Fuhkyùhnjaih *
Mandarin PP單項全補劑 / PP单顶全补剂 PP Dānxiàng Quánbǔjì *
PP單補劑 PP Dānbǔjì *
  French Huile Max
Soin PP*
  German Top-Äther
Ätherpillen*
  Italian Etere Max
Tonico PP*
  Korean PP회복 PP Hoebok
  Spanish Éter Máximo*
Éter Máx.*
Píldora Éter*



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