Zinc
Effect
Used on a party Pokémon : Increases Special Defense effort by 10, but won’t increase it beyond 100. Increases happiness by 5/3/2.
Cost$10,000
Sell$5,000
Fling Power30 BP
Games13 titles
HoldableYes
Game Descriptions
Gen IIIRaises the base SP. DEF stat of one POKéMON.
Gen IVA nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Sp. Def (Special Defense) stat of a single Pokémon.
Gen VA nutritious drink for Pokémon. It raises the base Sp. Def (Special Defense) stat of a single Pokémon.
Gen VIA nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the base Sp. Def stat of a single Pokémon.
Gen VIIA nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the base Sp. Def stat of a single Pokémon.
Gen VIIIA nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the Sp. Def base points of a single Pokémon.
Zinc Price History
| Game | Buy Price | Sell Price |
|---|---|---|
| RSEFRLGColoXDDPPtHGSSBWB2W2XYORASBDSP | $9,800 | $4,900 |
| SMUSUMSwSh | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| SV | $10,000 | $2,500 |
Event Pokemon with Zinc
| Event | Game | Region | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer training support sets | SV | Japan | July 22 to September 30, 2023 |
| November 2024 Nintendo newsletter items | SV | All | November 18, 2024 to December 31, 2025 |
Zinc in Spin-Off Games
| Game | Description |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series | The Zinc appears in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX. [Price] Games Cost Sell price MDRB 8000 5 MDTDS 4500 450 MDGtI 1500 150 SMD 1 150 [Effect] A consumable item that raises the Special Defense of Pokémon that ingests it by 3, or 2 starting in Gates to Infinity. It also restores 5 Belly in the Rescue Team and Explorers games, or 2 in Super Mystery Dungeon. The stat cannot be increased beyond 255. If thrown, it will grant the same effect as if it was consumed by the Pokémon it hits (it cannot be caught); if it is sticky, it will also deal 2 damage. Zinc can be blended into a drink at Spinda's Juice Bar, although it has no special effects. [Description] Games Description MDRB A drink that boosts the Pokémon's Special Defense. It also slightly fills the Pokémon's Belly. MDTDS A drink that permanently raises the Pokémon's Special Defense. It also slightly fills the Pokémon's Belly. MDGtI Drink it to raise your Special Defense. SMD Drinking it raises your Sp. Def. The effect lasts even after this adventure. MDRTDX Drinking it raises your Sp. Def. The effect is permanent. [Acquisition] Games Finite methods Repeatable methods MDRB Fiery Field, Lightning Field, Northwind Field, Western Cave, Joyous Tower Kecleon Shop (Mt. Faraway, Western Cave, Joyous Tower) Buried items (Mt. Blaze Peak, Frosty Grotto, Mt. Freeze Peak, Magma Cavern Pit, Lightning Field, Northwind Field, Buried Relic Job reward (★) MDTD Achieve Silver Rank Sentry Duty, Treasure Box, Job reward (★5-★9) Zero Isle North, Zero Isle East, Zero Isle West, Zero Isle South MDS Achieve Silver Rank Treasure Box, Recycle Sh [Appearance] Artwork Artwork from Red and Blue Rescue Team Artwork from Rescue Team DX Sprites Sprite from Red and Blue Rescue Team Sprite from Explorers series Sprite from Gates to Infinity Sprite from Super Mystery Dungeon Sprite from Rescue Team DX Model from Gates to Infinity Model from Super Mystery Dungeon |
Zinc 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
Zinc in Other Languages
| Language | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 | Japanese (Kana) | キトサン |
| 🇰🇷 | Korean | 키토산 |
| 🇹🇼 | Chinese (Traditional) | 特防增強劑 |
| 🇫🇷 | French | Zinc |
| 🇩🇪 | German | Zink |
| 🇪🇸 | Spanish | Zinc |
| 🇮🇹 | Italian | Zinco |
| 🇯🇵 | Japanese (Kanji) | キトサン |
| 🇨🇳 | Chinese (Simplified) | 特防增强剂 |