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 |
| 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% |