(1 of 2) Standard candy be used on any Pokémon (ignoring Level and AV restrictions).
Standard candy be used on any Pokémon (ignoring Level and AV restrictions). (left), Whereas species candy only work on certain Pokémon species (and their evolved forms). (right)
Candies typically fall under four types: standard candies, L (large) candies, XL (extra-large) candies and species candies. Well, the ones related to AVs anyway–there are also various experience-boosting candies.
For the first three type of candies, they’re also split into 6, one for each key stat. Meanwhile, species candy exist for each evolutionary family of Pokémon. For example, there’s Pikachu candy that’s specific to Pikachu and Raichu.
General Candies¶
Name |
Description |
Health Candy |
If enough candies are fed, increases a Pokémon’s HP (AVs) by 1. |
Mighty Candy |
If enough candies are fed, increases a Pokémon’s Attack (AVs) by 1. |
Tough Candy |
If enough candies are fed, increases a Pokémon’s Defense (AVs) by 1. |
Smart Candy |
If enough candies are fed, increases a Pokémon’s Sp. Attack (AVs) by 1. |
Courage Candy |
If enough candies are fed, increases a Pokémon’s Sp. Defense (AVs) by 1. |
Quick Candy |
If enough candies are fed, increases a Pokémon’s Speed (AVs) by 1. |
Health Candy L |
If enough candies are fed, increases a Lv. 30+ Pokémon’s HP (AVs) by 1. |
Mighty Candy L |
If enough candies are fed, increases a Lv. 30+ Pokémon’s Attack (AVs) by 1. |
Tough Candy L |
If enough candies are fed, increases a Lv. 30+ Pokémon’s Defense (AVs) by 1. |
Smart Candy L |
If enough candies are fed, increases a Lv. 30+ Pokémon’s Sp. Attack (AVs) by 1. |
Courage Candy L |
If enough candies are fed, increases a Lv. 30+ Pokémon’s Sp. Defense (AVs) by 1. |
Quick Candy L |
If enough candies are fed, increases a Lv. 30+ Pokémon’s Speed (AVs) by 1. |
Health Candy XL |
If enough candies are fed, increases a Lv. 60+ Pokémon’s HP (AVs) by 1. |
Mighty Candy XL |
If enough candies are fed, increases a Lv. 60+ Pokémon’s Attack (AVs) by 1. |
Tough Candy XL |
If enough candies are fed, increases a Lv. 60+ Pokémon’s Defense (AVs) by 1. |
Smart Candy XL |
If enough candies are fed, increases a Lv. 60+ Pokémon’s Sp. Attack (AVs) by 1. |
Courage Candy XL |
If enough candies are fed, increases a Lv. 60+ Pokémon’s Sp. Defense (AVs) by 1. |
Quick Candy XL |
If enough candies are fed, increases a Lv. 60+ Pokémon’s Speed (AVs) by 1. |
Species Candies¶
These candies increase the all of the Pokémon’s AVs (equivalent to raw stats) by 1, regardless of anything. So they’re extremely useful to have.
Note that Alolan Pokémon can be fed the same candies as their native (Kantonian) forms.
Name |
Applicable Pokémon |
Bulbasaur Candy |
Bulbasaur, Ivysaur and Venusaur |
Charmander Candy |
Charmander, Charmeleon and Charizard |
Squirtle Candy |
Squirtle, Wartotle and Blastoise |
Caterpie Candy |
Caterpie, Metapod and Butterfree |
Weedle Candy |
Weedle, Kakuna and Beedrill |
Pidgey Candy |
Pidgey, Pidgeotto and Pidgeot |
Rattata Candy |
Rattata and Raticate |
Spearow Candy |
Spearow and Fearow |
Ekans Candy |
Ekans and Arbok |
Pikachu Candy |
Pikachu and Raichu |
Sandshrew Candy |
Sandshrew and Sandslash |
Nidoran (F) Candy |
Nidoran (F), Nidorina and Nidoqueen |
Nidoran (M) Candy |
Nidoran (M), Nidorino and Nidoking |
Clefairy Candy |
Clefairy and Clefable |
Vulpix Candy |
Vulpix and Ninetales |
Jigglypuff Candy |
Jigglypuff and Wigglytuff |
Zubat Candy |
Zubat and Golbat |
Oddish Candy |
Oddish, Gloom and Vileplume |
Paras Candy |
Paras and Parasect |
Venonat Candy |
Venonat and Venomoth |
Diglett Candy |
Diglett and Dugtrio |
Meowth Candy |
Meowth and Persian |
Psyduck Candy |
Psyduck and Golduck |
Mankey Candy |
Mankey and Primeape |
Growlithe Candy |
Growlithe and Arcanine |
Poliwag Candy |
Poliwag, Poliwhirl and Poliwrath |
Abra Candy |
Abra, Kadabra and Alakazam |
Machop Candy |
Machop, Machoke and Machamp |
Bellsprout Candy |
Bellsprout, Weepinbell and Victreebel |
Tentacool Candy |
Tentacool and Tentacruel |
Geodude Candy |
Geodude, Graveler and Golem |
Ponyta Candy |
Ponyta and Rapidash |
Slowpoke Candy |
Slowpoke and Slowbro |
Magnemite Candy |
Magnemite and Magneton |
Farfetch’d Candy |
Farfetch’d |
Doduo Candy |
Doduo and Dodrio |
Seel Candy |
Seel and Dewgong |
Grimer Candy |
Grimer and Muk |
Shellder Candy |
Shellder and Cloyster |
Gastly Candy |
Gastly, Haunter and Gengar |
Onix Candy |
Onix |
Drowzee Candy |
Drowzee and Hypno |
Krabby Candy |
Krabby and Kingler |
Voltorb Candy |
Voltorb and Electrode |
Exeggcute Candy |
Exeggcute and Exeggutor |
Cubone Candy |
Cubone and Marowak |
Hitmonlee Candy |
Hitmonlee |
Hitmonchan Candy |
Hitmonchan |
Lickitung Candy |
Lickitung |
Koffing Candy |
Koffing and Weezing |
Rhyhorn Candy |
Rhyhorn and Rhydon |
Chansey Candy |
Chansey |
Tangela Candy |
Tangela |
Kangaskhan Candy |
Kangaskhan |
Horsea Candy |
Horsea and Seadra |
Goldeen Candy |
Goldeen and Seaking |
Staryu Candy |
Staryu and Starmie |
Mr. Mime Candy |
Mr. Mime |
Scyther Candy |
Scyther |
Jynx Candy |
Jynx |
Electabuzz Candy |
Electabuzz |
Magmar Candy |
Magmar |
Pinsir Candy |
Pinsir |
Tauros Candy |
Tauros |
Magikarp Candy |
Magikarp and Gyarados |
Lapras Candy |
Lapras |
Ditto Candy |
Ditto |
Eevee Candy |
Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon and Flareon |
Porygon Candy |
Porgyon |
Omanyte Candy |
Omanyte and Omastar |
Kabuto Candy |
Kabuto and Kabutops |
Aerodactyl Candy |
Aerodactyl |
Snorlax Candy |
Snorlax |
Articuno Candy |
Articuno |
Zapdos Candy |
Zapdos |
Moltres Candy |
Moltres |
Dratini Candy |
Dratini, Dragonair and Dragonite |
Mewtwo Candy |
Mewtwo |
Mew Candy |
Mew |
Meltan Candy |
Meltan and Melmetal |
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