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The Potion (Japanese: キズぐすり Wound Medicine) is a type of medicine introduced in Generation I. It can be used to restore a 's .
It has four improved counterparts: Super Potion, Hyper Potion, Max Potion, and Full Restore.
==In the core series games==
===Price===
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===Effect===
When used from the Bag on a Pokémon, it heals the Pokémon by 20 HP.
In , it also increases friendship when used on the player's Pikachu.
In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it heals the Pokémon by 60 HP.
===Wonder Launcher===
 The Potion appears as a Wonder Launcher item. It costs 2 points to use.
===Description===
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===Acquisition===
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| In the 's PC at the start of the game, Viridian City, Viridian Forest, Mt. Moon
| , , and Poké Marts
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| Routes , , , , and , New Bark Town, Dark Cave, Sprout Tower, Union Cave
| , , , , and Poké Marts, Goldenrod Department Store, Celadon Department Store, , (before exposing Team Rocket)
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| In the 's PC at the start of the gameRoutes , , and , Oldale Town, Petalburg Woods
| , , , , and Poké Marts, Lilycove Department Store (Lv. 1-10)
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| In the 's PC at the start of the game, Viridian City, Viridian Forest, Mt. Moon
| , , and Poké MartsHidden recurring item (Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6), Underground Path (Kanto Routes 7–8))
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| In the 's Bag at the start of the game
| Poké Mart
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| Pokémon HQ Lab, Agate Village, Gateon Port
| Gateon and Agate Poké Marts (Lv. 1-10)
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| Routes , , , and , Verity Lakefront, Jubilife City, , Ravaged Path, Oreburgh Mine, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Valley Windworks, Wayward Cave, Great Marsh
| All Poké Marts, Veilstone Department Store, Celestic Town shop (Lv. 1-10)
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| Routes , , and , New Bark Town, Dark Cave, Sprout Tower, Ruins of Alph, Union Cave, 
| All Poké Marts, Goldenrod Department Store, Celadon Department Store, , (before exposing Team Rocket) (Lv. 1-10)
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| Routes and , Dreamyard
| All Poké Marts, Shopping Mall Nine (Lv. 1-10)
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| Routes and , Aspertia City, Floccesy Town, Floccesy Ranch
| Castelia Sewers (daily)Hidden GrottoesAll Poké Marts, Shopping Mall NineJoin Avenue ()Big Stadium and Small Court (defeat any that appears after obtaining 3-4 Badges)Pokéstar Studios (possible gift after completing a movie) (Lv. 1-10)
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| Vaniville Town, Aquacorde Town, Santalune Forest
| All Poké Marts, Aquacorde Town (Lv. 1-10)
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| In the 's Bag at the start of the gameRoutes , , and , Oldale Town, Petalburg Woods
| All Poké Marts, Lilycove Department StoreHeld by (50% chance) (Lv. 1-10)
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| , , Hau'oli City
| All Poké Marts, (Lv. 1-10)
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| Routes and , Viridian Forest, Pewter City, Mt. Moon
| All Poké Marts, Celadon Department StoreHidden recurring item (Viridian City, Viridian Forest, Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6), Underground Path (Kanto Routes 7–8))
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| In the 's Bag at the start of the gameRoutes and , Wedgehurst
| All Poké Marts (Lv. 1-10)
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| Poké Mart, Fields of Honor Watt Trader
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| Poké Mart
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| Routes , , , and , Verity Lakefront, Oreburgh Mine, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Valley Windworks, Wayward Cave, Great Marsh
| All Poké Marts, Veilstone Department Store, Celestic Town shop, Ramanas Park shop (Lv. 1-10)
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| Jubilife Village (×5; from Volo after defeating him)Jubilife Village (×3; reward for completing Request 3: "What Did Shinx's Ears Look Like?")
| Crafting: 1 Oran Berry and 1 Medicinal Leek, base camp storesAncient Retreat (sold by Volo, during Missions 14, 15, and 16 only)Temple of Sinnoh (sold by Volo, during Mission 17: "Atop Mount Coronet" only)Stone Portal (sold by Volo, during Mission 18: "The Counterpart" only)
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| Cabo Poco, Levincia, Mesagoza, Alfornada Cavern, Asado Desert, Casseroya Lake, Inlet Grotto, Poco Path, East Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Three), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), West Province (Area One)
| All Poké Marts, Porto Marinada auction (Lv. 1-20)Sparkling overworld item (Alfornada Cavern, Asado Desert, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain, East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Three), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One), West Province (Area Two), West Province (Area Three))
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| Apple Hills, Infernal Pass, Kitakami Road, Mossfell Confluence, Reveler's Road, Wistful Fields
| Sparkling overworld item (Apple Hills, Kitakami Road, Mossfell Confluence, Oni's Maw, Reveler's Road, Wistful Fields)
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| Vending machines (Terarium)
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====Distribution====
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Games	Event	Language/Region	Distribution period
 	 	Japanese 	November 21, 2014 to November 30, 2015
 	 	American 	November 21, 2014 to November 30, 2015
 	 	Korean 	December 12, 2014 to November 30, 2015
 	 	Japan 	December 1, 2016 to January 31, 2017
 	 	PAL 	November 17, 2017 to November 30, 2018
 	 	All 	November 18, 2022 to March 7, 2023
 	 	United Kingdom 	November 18, 2022 to March 7, 2023
 	 	All 	December 16, 2022 to January 31, 2025
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
Concept art
===Game assets===
 	
Bag sprite from	Bag sprite from
==In the spin-off games==
===Detective Pikachu===
Potions appear during Chapter 4 of , where they are used by an aspiring named Milo Green. He is first seen using one to heal an injured , and again later to restore a . Milo mentions that he receives his Potions from Dr. Waals, who makes them from the ingredients he collects at Lake Cappucci.
===Pokémon Conquest===
In Pokémon Conquest, the Potion can be used to heal a Pokémon by 20 .
A Potion can be purchased from any for 300-210 gold, and sold for 150-195 gold.
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===Pokémon GO===
Potions can be used outside of battle to heal a Pokémon by 20 HP. They cannot be used during battle.
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====Acquisition====
Potions are obtainable starting at level 5. The player is awarded Potions when they level up to any level from 5 to 9.
Potions can be also be repeatably obtained by
* Spinning PokéStops or s
* Completing certain Field Research tasks
* Opening a Gift
===Pokémon Trading Card Game series===
The card is available in and Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!, and the card is available only in the latter game. The card is also available in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.
 	 	
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===Pokémon Masters EX===
In , Potions can only be used by certain sync pairs who have them as an item move. In addition, a variant of Potion called Mini Potion All can be used by certain sync pairs. Both of these item moves have 2 MP and the "Heals" effect tag. A Potion restores more HP than Mini Potion All, but Mini Potion All heals all allies, while Potion only heals one ally. A full list of all sync pairs who can learn Potion or Mini Potion All can be found here.
 	
Potion	Mini Potion All
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===Pokémon UNITE===
In Pokémon UNITE, the Potion is a battle item unlocked at Trainer Level 4. It restores Pokémon's HP by 160 + 20% of its max HP. It has 30s cooldown.
===Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket===
In Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, Potion appears as an that heals damage from a player's Pokémon.
==In animation==
===Pokémon the Series===
Regular Potions have been used on occasion in . Usually, , , and carry them in their respective backpacks, and they use them to heal injured Pokémon. Potions seem to sting slightly whenever used, suggesting that they not only heal but sterilize the wound. has also been seen with some regular Potions that need to be taken orally.
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In A Conspiracy to Conquer!, Clemont used a Potion on , although this happened off-screen, and the Potion bottle was only briefly seen when Clemont put it back into his backpack.
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In The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!, multiple Potions were seen in 's medical kit.
In Rocking Clawmark Hill!, Professor Kukui used a Potion to heal the he was taking care of.
In Lulled to La-La Land!, mentioned Potions as some of the items she had brought with her to the camp she and were having. In the dub, they were mistakenly referred to as "lotions".
In a flashback in Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!, Wicke used a Potion on an injured .
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In Healing the Healer!, Goh used a Potion to treat a wound on 's leg.
In JN136, Quillon was seen using a Potion on an injured . This scene was in the episode's English dubbed version.
In The Road Most Traveled!, used a Potion to treat 's injured wing.
In Must Be Our Heroes and the Witch!, Brock used a Potion on an injured .
In The Same Moon, Now and Forever!, Brock used a Potion to heal an injured .
In Ash and Latios, Ash used one of Brock's Potions to treat an injured 's wounds.
===Pokémon Horizons: The Series===
In The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One), a student of Indigo Academy used a Potion to heal his after losing in a 
In a flashback in Farewell, Sprigatito?, Marnya used a Potion to help treat an injured .
In HZ073, Liko and Dot used Potions to heal and 's injuries after a battle against Lucius's .
===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, used a Potion to heal 's after it was injured by an fired by a 's .
===POKÉTOON===
In Blossom's Dream, bought a number of Potions from a Poké Mart. She later used one of them on a wild .
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
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In Chipping Away at Regirock, 's a Potion for during his Battle Pyramid challenge.
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In A Conk on Cranidos's Cranium, used a Potion to heal his , Chimler.
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In Listening to Pokémon, used some Potions to heal after having a battle with .
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In The Announcement and the Prize, used a Potion to heal his , , after his battle against the Masked Royal during the Iki Town festival.
===Pocket Monsters DP===
In PMDP02, threw a Potion at in order to let it recover some health, but prevented him from doing so by using .
==In the TCG==
The Potion was introduced as a in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Original Series (the Japanese Original Era) in the expansion with artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi. It was later released as an in the expansion with new artwork by Ayaka Yoshida, first released in the Japanese . This card has since been released numerous times throughout the course of the TCG.
In the Base Set, , and prints, this Trainer card allowed the player to remove two damage counters from one of their Pokémon. From the Black & White print onwards, the card allows the player to heal 30 damage from one of their Pokémon.
==Trivia==
* In Generation VII, of the Potions that heal a specific amount of (Potion, Super Potion, and Hyper Potion), Potion is the most cost-effective at the normal price, as it is 1 HP per 10, while Hyper Potion is the least cost-effective with 1 HP per 12.5, and Super Potion is in the middle with 1 HP per 11.67.
** Prior to Generation VII, of the Potions that heal a specific amount of HP (Potion, Super Potion, and Hyper Potion), Potion is the least cost-effective at the normal price, only giving 1 HP per 15, while Hyper Potion is the most cost-effective with 1 HP per 6, and Super Potion is in the middle with 1 HP per 14.
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
Category:Potions
Category:Items in Pokémon GO
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