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{{split|[[Candy]] and [[Candy (GO)]]}}
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[[File:GO Candy.png|thumb|Generic artwork of Candy in {{g|GO}}]]
'''Candy''' (Japanese: '''アメ''' ''Candy'') is a type of currency introduced in {{g|GO}} and a type of item in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] and {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
'''Candy''' (Japanese: '''アメ''' ''Candy'') is a type of currency introduced in {{g|GO}} and a type of item in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] and {{g|Sword and Shield}}.


==In the core series games==
==In the core series games==
Typically speaking, a Candy is an item that, when consumed by a Pokémon, increases certain attributes. The [[Rare Candy]], introduced in [[Generation I]], is used to increase a Pokémon's [[level]] by one. It was the only Candy and originally classified as a [[vitamin]], up until [[Generation VII]].


===In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!===
===In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!===
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 {{AV}}s, except the [[Rare Candy]], which instead boosts a Pokémon's [[level]].
In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], Tthere are three types of Candy: stat-based Candy, species-based Candy, and Rare Candy, which appear as a type of item stored in the '''Candy Jar'''. Candy can be used to increase a Pokémon's {{AV}}s, 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 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 by one AV. Regular-sized Candy can only raise a stat up to 50 AVs. L-sized Candy can go up to 100 AVs, but require the Pokémon to be at least level 30. XL-sized Candy can reach the maximum 200 AVs, but only work for level 60 and up. 
 
Species-based Candy can only be used by Pokémon of its corresponding evolutionary family. Bulbasaur Candy, for example, can only be used by {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Ivysaur}}, and {{p|Venusaur}}. When one is used, it will increase all stats by one AV point, up until all stats hit the maximum 200 AVs, and has no level requirements. Unlike in Pokémon GO, species-specific Candy do not play a role in evolution. Additionally, unlike Pokémon GO since the introduction of {{p|Tyrogue}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} have separate Candy.
 
:''For a complete list of costs, see [[Awakening values#Costs|Awakening values → Costs]]


[[Rare Candy]], like in previous games, raises a Pokémon's [[level]] by one.
====Stat-based Candy====
 
Stat-based candy can be used by any Pokémon 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 by one AV. Regular-sized Candy can only raise a stat up to 50 AVs. L-sized Candy can go up to 100 AVs, but require the Pokémon to be at least level 30. XL-sized Candy can reach the maximum 200 AVs, but only work for level 60 and up.
====Acquisition====
Candy is most commonly obtained through catching [[wild Pokémon]] or transferring Pokémon to [[Professor Oak]]. The type of Candy obtained depends on the species caught or transferred. Professor Oak will award the {{player}} one stat-based Candy for every Pokémon transferred, based off the Candy it may yield when caught in the wild. For every 50 Pokémon of the same species transferred, Professor Oak will also award a species-specific Candy for that Pokémon.
 
Catching a wild Pokémon may sometimes award player a random number of Candy. The higher the player's [[Catch Combo]], the more likely that higher quantities and larger Candies will be awarded. A player may start earning regular-sized Candy after catching 30 Pokémon. Candy L can be earned after catching 60 Pokémon, and Candy XL can be earned after catching 90. Players may start earning species-specific candy after catching a total of 120 Pokémon.
 
The stat-based Candies correspond directly with the species' [[effort values]] yield in other core series game. For example, if a Pokémon like {{p|Growlithe}} would yield EVs in Attack in those games, it may award Mighty Candies (of any size) if caught in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Pokémon that would yield EVs for multiple stats, like {{p|Seadra}} which gives both Defense and Special Attack EVs, may award Tough Candies, Smart Candies, or both.
 
:''See also: [[List of Pokémon by effort value yield]]''
 
Species-based Candy can repeatedly be obtained by:
* Catching compatible Pokémon (chance of obtaining increases with [[Catch Combo]])
* Transfer 50 compatible Pokémon of the same species to [[Professor Oak]]
* Stroll Pokémon with [[Poké Ball Plus]] (up to two Candies per every 5,000 [[experience|Exp.]] gained)
** One Candy for strolling Pokémon and one Candy for [[walking Pokémon]] in game, if any


====Types of Candy====
=====Generic=====
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{| class="roundy" style="float:left; text-align:center; border: 1px solid #{{Let's Go Pikachu color}}; background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color}}; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px;"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}} background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}" | Stat
! style="{{roundytl|5px}} background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}" | Stat
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=====Species-based=====
The following lists how many Candy it takes to incrementally increase a Pokémon's AV to a certain value, depending on the Candy's size.
 
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background:#{{Let's Go Eevee color}}; border:3px solid #{{Let's Go Pikachu color}}"
|- style="background:#{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | AVs
! [[File:Bag Health Candy Sprite.png|Regular]]
! [[File:Bag Health Candy L Sprite.png|L]]
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Health Candy XL Sprite.png|XL]]
|- style=background:#fff
| '''1 - 10''' || 1 || 1 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''11 - 14''' || 2 || 1 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''15 - 17''' || 3 || 1 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''18 - 20''' || 4 || 1 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''21 - 22''' || 5 || 1 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''23 - 24''' || 6 || 1 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''25 - 26''' || 7 || 1 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''27 - 28''' || 8 || 1 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''29 - 30''' || 9 || 1 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''31''' || 10 || 1 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''32 - 33''' || 11 || 1 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''34 - 34''' || 12 || 1 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''35 - 36''' || 13 || 1 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''37 - 37''' || 14 || 1 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''38 - 38''' || 15 || 1 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''39 - 40''' || 16 || 1 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''41 - 42''' || 17 || 1 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''43 - 45''' || 18 || 1 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''46 - 47''' || 19 || 1 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''48 - 50''' || 20 || 1 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''51 - 57''' || — || 2 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''58 - 75''' || — || 3 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''76 - 100''' || — || 4 || 1
|- style=background:#fff
| '''101 - 153''' || — || — || 2
|- style=background:#fff
| '''154 - 158''' || — || — || 3
|- style=background:#fff
| '''159 - 164''' || — || — || 4
|- style=background:#fff
| '''165 - 169''' || — || — || 5
|- style=background:#fff
| '''170 - 174''' || — || — || 6
|- style=background:#fff
| '''175 - 179''' || — || — || 7
|- style=background:#fff
| '''180 - 183''' || — || — || 8
|- style=background:#fff
| '''184 - 187''' || — || — || 9
|- style=background:#fff
| '''188 - 192''' || — || — || 10
|- style=background:#fff
| '''193 - 196''' || — || — || 11
|- style=background:#fff
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | '''197 - 200''' || — || — || style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | 12
|}{{-}}
 
====Species-based Candy====
Species-based Candy can only be used by Pokémon of its corresponding evolutionary family. Bulbasaur Candy, for example, can only be used by {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Ivysaur}}, and {{p|Venusaur}}. When one is used, it will increase all stats by one AV point, up until all stats hit the maximum 200 AVs, and has no level requirements. Unlike in Pokémon GO, species-specific Candy do not play a role in evolution. Additionally, unlike Pokémon GO since the introduction of {{p|Tyrogue}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} have separate Candy.
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{kanto color}}; border:3px solid #{{kanto color dark}}"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{kanto color}}; border:3px solid #{{kanto color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Candy
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Candy
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|}
|}
====Acquisition====
Candy is most commonly obtained through catching [[wild Pokémon]] or transferring Pokémon to [[Professor Oak]]. The type of Candy obtained depends on the species caught or transferred. Professor Oak will award the {{player}} one stat-based Candy for every Pokémon transferred, based off the Candy it may yield when caught in the wild. For every 50 Pokémon of the same species transferred, Professor Oak will also award a species-specific Candy for that Pokémon.
Catching a wild Pokémon may sometimes award player a random number of Candy. The higher the player's [[Catch Combo]], the more likely that higher quantities and larger Candies will be awarded. A player may start earning regular-sized Candy after catching 30 Pokémon. Candy L can be earned after catching 60 Pokémon, and Candy XL can be earned after catching 90. Players may start earning species-specific candy after catching a total of 120 Pokémon.
The stat-based Candies correspond directly with the species' [[effort values]] yield in other core series game. For example, if a Pokémon like {{p|Growlithe}} would yield EVs in Attack in those games, it may award Mighty Candies (of any size) if caught in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Pokémon that would yield EVs for multiple stats, like {{p|Seadra}} which gives both Defense and Special Attack EVs, may award Tough Candies, Smart Candies, or both.
:''See also: [[List of Pokémon by effort value yield]]''
Species-based Candy can repeatedly be obtained by:
* Catching compatible Pokémon (chance of obtaining increases with [[Catch Combo]])
* Transfer 50 compatible Pokémon of the same species to [[Professor Oak]]
* Stroll Pokémon with [[Poké Ball Plus]] (up to two Candies per every 5,000 [[experience|Exp.]] gained)
** One Candy for strolling Pokémon and one Candy for [[walking Pokémon]] in game, if any


Note that as a result of the various acquisition methods, species-specific Candy for [[Legendary Pokémon|Legendary]] and [[Mythical Pokémon]] can only be obtained through one or more of the following methods:
Note that as a result of the various acquisition methods, species-specific Candy for [[Legendary Pokémon|Legendary]] and [[Mythical Pokémon]] can only be obtained through one or more of the following methods:
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===In Pokémon Sword and Shield===
===In Pokémon Sword and Shield===
In {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}, along with [[Rare Candy|Rare Candies]], two other types of Candy are available: Exp. Candy and [[Dynamax Candy]]. An Exp. Candy, depending on its size, increases a Pokémon's [[experience]] by a flat amount. A Dynamax Candy increases a Pokémon's [[Dynamax]] Level by one, which increases the amount of HP it gains upon Dynamaxing.
In {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}, along with [[Rare Candy|Rare Candies]], two other types of Candy are available: Exp. Candy and Dynamax Candy. An Exp. Candy, depending on its size, increases a Pokémon's [[experience]] by a flat amount.  
 
====Dynamax Candy====
:{{main|Dynamax Candy}}
A Dynamax Candy increases a Pokémon's [[Dynamax]] Level by one, which increases the amount of HP it gains upon Dynamaxing.


====Exp. Candy====
====Exp. Candy====
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==In Pokémon GO==
==In Pokémon GO==
[[File:GO Candy.png|thumb|Generic artwork of Candy in {{g|GO}}]]
In {{g|GO}}, each evolutionary family has its own kind of Candy, usually named after the lowest stage of each [[List of Pokémon by evolution family in Pokémon GO|evolutionary family]], which can only be used on members of that family. For example, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Ivysaur}}, and {{p|Venusaur}} all require Bulbasaur Candy to [[Power Up]]. The {{p|Nidoran♀}} and {{p|Nidoran♂}} evolutionary families have separate Candies. Each Candy has its own color scheme based on the Pokémon it is named after. Prior to the addition of [[Generation II]] Pokémon, {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} had their own Candies, which were later converted into {{p|Tyrogue}} Candy.  
In {{g|GO}}, each evolutionary family has its own kind of Candy, usually named after the lowest stage of each [[List of Pokémon by evolution family in Pokémon GO|evolutionary family]], which can only be used on members of that family. For example, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Ivysaur}}, and {{p|Venusaur}} all require Bulbasaur Candy to [[Power Up]]. The {{p|Nidoran♀}} and {{p|Nidoran♂}} evolutionary families have separate Candies. Each Candy has its own color scheme based on the Pokémon it is named after. Prior to the addition of [[Generation II]] Pokémon, {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} had their own Candies, which were later converted into {{p|Tyrogue}} Candy.  


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