Rare Candy
Effect
Used on a party Pokémon : Increases level by 1. Increases happiness by 5/3/2.
Cost$10,000
Sell$5,000
Fling Power30 BP
Games13 titles
PickupLv. NaN+
HoldableYes
Game Descriptions
Gen IIIRaises the level of a POKéMON by one.
Gen IVA candy that is packed with energy. It raises the level of a single Pokémon by one.
Gen VA candy that is packed with energy. It raises the level of a single Pokémon by one.
Gen VIA candy that is packed with energy. When consumed, it will instantly raise the level of a single Pokémon by one.
Gen VIIA candy that is packed with energy. When consumed, it will instantly raise the level of a single Pokémon by one.
Gen VIIIA candy that is packed with energy. When consumed, it will instantly raise the level of a single Pokémon by one.
Rare Candy Price History
| Game | Buy Price | Sell Price |
|---|---|---|
| RGBY/RBYGSCRSEFRLGDPPtHGSSBWB2W2XYORASBDSP | N/A | $2,400 |
| SMUSUMSwSh | N/A | $5,000 |
| LASVZA | N/A | $2,500 |
Event Pokemon with Rare Candy
| Event | Game | Region | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon King Cup Prizes | XY | Japanese | January 19 to March 9, 2014 |
| Pokémon Scrap items | ORAS | Japanese | December 1, 2014 to May 15, 2015 |
| Spooky Cup Rare Candies | ORAS | All | November 2 to December 16, 2015 |
| Pokémon Scrap 2016 items | XYORAS | Japanese | March 1 to August 31, 2016 |
| Pulverizing Pancake Battle Rare Candy | SM | Japanese | January 14, 2017 to January 31, 2018 |
| Global mission items | SM | All | Various |
| Grit Pebbles, Rare Candies and Star Pieces | LA | All | March 4 to 31, 2022 |
| Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Downloadable Version Adventure Set | SV | All | November 18, 2022 to March 7, 2023 |
| In the Land of Myths item set | SV | Korea | January 28 to February 28, 2023 |
| Miscellaneous items: Rare Candies, Max Revives and variety ball set | SV | Japanese | April 13 to October 2, 2023 |
| Nintendo Direct Helpful Items | SV | All | June 21 to July 31, 2023 |
| Summer training support sets | SV | Japan | July 22 to September 30, 2023 |
| Pokémon Get Challenge 2024 items | SV | All | November 22, 2024 to May 31, 2025 |
| The Great Pokémon Get Operation 2024 items | SV | All | November 22, 2024 to May 31, 2025 |
| 2010 Birthday Audino | BW | Japanese | November 4, 2010 to November 3, 2011 |
| 2011 Birthday Audino | BW | Japanese | November 4, 2011 to November 3, 2012 |
| 2012 Birthday Audino | BWB2W2 | Japanese | November 4, 2012 to October 11, 2013 |
| Pokémon Center Nagoya Magikarp | BWB2W2 | Japanese | March 20 to May 6, 2013 |
| Tohoku Pikachu | XYORAS | Japan | December 20, 2015January 2 to 11, 2016 |
| Lunar Magikarp | SM | Japanese, American, PAL English, Taiwanese | January 26 to February 6, 2017 |
| Pokémon Center Mimikyu | SM | Japan | September 22 to November 16, 2017 |
| Autumn Korean League Mimikyu | SM | South Korea | October 7 and 8, 2017 |
| Ultra Spooky Cup Shiny Mimikyu | USUM | All | November 13 to December 30, 2018 |
Rare Candy in Spin-Off Games
| Game | Description |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series | In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, Joy Seeds are the equivalent of Rare Candy. |
| Pokémon GO | Rare Candy in Pokémon GO In Pokémon GO, the Rare Candy was introduced on June 22, 2017. The player can use Rare Candy on any Pokémon from their collection and choose a number of Rare Candies to be turned into Candy for that Pokémon's evolutionary line. In December 2020, Candy XL was introduced to allow Pokémon to power up past Lv. 40. Rare Candy XL was simultaneously introduced, serving the same function as Rare Candy, but for Candy XL. [Description] Games Description GO A mysterious candy. When used on a Pokémon, it turns into the Pokémon's Candy. [Acquisition] The repeatable methods listed are random and not guaranteed, unless noted otherwise. Games Finite methods Repeatable methods GO Special Research Timed Research Win a Raid Battle Participate in a Trainer Battle Complete certain Field Research tasks Weekly Adventure Sync rewards Possible ×3 for walking 25 km Possible ×5 for walking 50 km Winning battles in the GO Battle League Guaranteed reward for winning at least 4/5 battles in the basic and premium reward tiers (×3 and ×6, respectively) |
Rare Candy Availability by Game
Gen I
Red/BlueYellow
Gen II
Gold/SilverCrystal
Gen III
Ruby/SapphireEmeraldFireRed/LeafGreen
Gen IV
Diamond/PearlPlatinumHeartGold/SoulSilver
Gen V
Black/WhiteBlack 2/White 2
Gen VI
X/YOmega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
Gen VII
Sun/MoonUltra Sun/Ultra MoonLet's Go Pikachu/Eevee
Gen VIII
Sword/ShieldBrilliant Diamond/Shining PearlLegends: Arceus
Gen IX
Scarlet/Violet
Rare Candy in Other Languages
| Language | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 | Japanese (Kana) | ふしぎなアメ |
| 🇰🇷 | Korean | 이상한사탕 |
| 🇹🇼 | Chinese (Traditional) | 神奇糖果 |
| 🇫🇷 | French | Super Bonbon |
| 🇩🇪 | German | Sonderbonbon |
| 🇪🇸 | Spanish | Caramelo Raro |
| 🇮🇹 | Italian | Caramella rara |
| 🇯🇵 | Japanese (Kanji) | ふしぎなアメ |
| 🇨🇳 | Chinese (Simplified) | 神奇糖果 |
Rare Candy via Pickup Ability
| Gen | Game | Level Range | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| III | RS | Lv. all | 10% |
| III | FRLG | Lv. all | 5% |
| III | Emerald | Lv. 21-30 | 4% |
| Lv. 31-40 | 4% | ||
| Lv. 41-50 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 51-60 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 61-70 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 71-80 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 81-90 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 91-100 | 10% | ||
| III | XD | Lv. 21-30 | 4% |
| Lv. 31-40 | 4% | ||
| Lv. 41-50 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 51-60 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 61-70 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 71-80 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 81-90 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 91-100 | 10% | ||
| IV | DPPt | Lv. 21-30 | 4% |
| Lv. 31-40 | 4% | ||
| Lv. 41-50 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 51-60 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 61-70 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 71-80 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 81-90 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 91-100 | 10% | ||
| IV | HGSS | Lv. 21-30 | 4% |
| Lv. 31-40 | 4% | ||
| Lv. 41-50 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 51-60 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 61-70 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 71-80 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 81-90 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 91-100 | 10% | ||
| V | BW/B2W2 | Lv. 21-30 | 4% |
| Lv. 31-40 | 4% | ||
| Lv. 41-50 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 51-60 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 61-70 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 71-80 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 81-90 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 91-100 | 10% | ||
| VI | XY | Lv. 21-30 | 4% |
| Lv. 31-40 | 4% | ||
| Lv. 41-50 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 51-60 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 61-70 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 71-80 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 81-90 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 91-100 | 10% | ||
| VI | ORAS | Lv. 21-30 | 4% |
| Lv. 31-40 | 4% | ||
| Lv. 41-50 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 51-60 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 61-70 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 71-80 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 81-90 | 10% | ||
| Lv. 91-100 | 10% | ||
| VII | SM/USUM | Lv. 21-30 | 3% |
| Lv. 31-40 | 3% | ||
| Lv. 41-50 | 3% | ||
| Lv. 51-60 | 8% | ||
| Lv. 61-70 | 8% | ||
| Lv. 71-80 | 8% | ||
| Lv. 81-90 | 8% | ||
| Lv. 91-100 | 8% | ||
| VIII | BDSP | Lv. 11-20 | 1% |
| Lv. 21-30 | 1% | ||
| Lv. 31-40 | 1% | ||
| Lv. 41-50 | 1% | ||
| Lv. 51-60 | 4% | ||
| Lv. 61-70 | 4% | ||
| Lv. 71-80 | 5% | ||
| Lv. 81-90 | 4% | ||
| Lv. 91-100 | 5% | ||
| IX | SV | Lv. 11-20 | 1% |
| Lv. 21-30 | 1% | ||
| Lv. 31-40 | 2% | ||
| Lv. 41-50 | 2% | ||
| Lv. 51-60 | 3% | ||
| Lv. 61-70 | 3% | ||
| Lv. 71-80 | 4% | ||
| Lv. 81-90 | 4% | ||
| Lv. 91-100 | 5% | ||
| VIII | SwSh | Lv. 11-20 | Very rare |
| Lv. 21-30 | Very rare | ||
| Lv. 31-40 | Very rare | ||
| Lv. 41-50 | Very rare | ||
| Lv. 51-60 | Rare | ||
| Lv. 61-70 | Rare | ||
| Lv. 71-80 | Rare | ||
| Lv. 81-90 | Rare | ||
| Lv. 91-100 | Rare |