Instantly raises a Pokémon's level by one.
Rare Candy is exactly what it sounds like - a free level up.
These are found throughout the game as hidden items and in caves.They're especially useful for pushing a Pokémon over an evolution threshold or hitting level 100 when you just can't be bothered anymore.
| Shop Location |
|---|
| Battle Tower 1F |
| Location | Method |
|---|---|
| Celadon University Principals Office | gift fromDJ Ben |
| Cerulean Cave 1F | hiddenItem |
| Cinnabar Island | hiddenItem |
| Dim Cave 5F | item |
| Ecruteak City | hiddenItem |
| Goldenrod Pokécom Center 1F | hiddenItem |
| Lake Of Rage | hiddenItem |
| Mount Moon 1F | hiddenItem |
| Mount Mortar2 FInside | item |
| Olivine City | hiddenItem |
| Olivine Lighthouse 5F | item |
| Pokémon Fan Club | gift |
| Pokémon Mansion B1F | hiddenItem |
| Radio Tower 1F | gift |
| Rocket Hideout B2F | item |
| Route 16 West | hiddenItem |
| Route 27 | item |
| Route 28 | hiddenItem |
| Route 34 | hiddenItem |
| Route 39 Rugged Road Gate | gift fromBeach Girl |
| Ruins Of Alph Outside | hiddenItem |
| Seafoam Islands B3F | hiddenItem |
| Shamouti Shrine Ruins | item |
| Sprout Tower 1F | gift after defeating Kimono Girl Miki, after defeating Kimono Girl Kuni, after defeating Kimono Girl Zuki, after defeating Kimono Girl Sayo, after defeating Kimono Girl Naoko, after defeating Kimono Girl Mako |
| Tin Tower 5F | item |
| Violet City | item |
| Whirl Island B1F | hiddenItem |
Available via Pickup (Base Table)
Pokémon with the Pickup ability have a 10% chance to collect an item after each battle. This is a renewable source.
| Level Range | Probability |
|---|---|
| Level 21–30 | 30% |
| Level 31–40 | 10% |
| Level 41–50 | 10% |
| Level 51–60 | 10% |
| Level 61–70 | 10% |
| Level 71–80 | 10% |
| Level 81–90 | 10% |
| Level 91–100 | 4% |