Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee
Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee

Battle & Stat-Boosting Items

Reference battle and stat-boosting items in Pokemon Let's Go. Learn about X Attack, Candies, Rare Candies, and how they permanently impact your team.

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Battle & Stat-Boosting Items

While Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! streamline some of the more complex RPG mechanics found in other entries, the strategic use of items remains a vital component of success, particularly in challenging battles. The game features a selection of items that can temporarily or permanently enhance your Pokémon's performance. For immediate, in-battle boosts, You can utilize the 'X' series of items, including X Attack, X Defense, X Sp. Atk, X Sp. Def, and X Speed. Each of these items, when used before or during a turn, will raise the corresponding stat by one stage for the remainder of the battle. This can be crucial for turning the tide against a tough opponent, allowing a weaker Pokémon to land a super-effective hit or survive a powerful attack. Beyond temporary buffs, there are items that directly impact your Pokémon's PP (Power Points), the resource used to execute moves. Ethers and Elixirs are invaluable for restoring PP to your Pokémon. Ethers restore PP for a single move, while Elixirs restore PP for all of a Pokémon's moves. Keeping these items stocked is essential for longer dungeons or consecutive battles where PP can quickly dwindle. Perhaps the most impactful stat-boosting item is the Rare Candy. Consuming a Rare Candy instantly levels up a Pokémon by one level, increasing its base stats accordingly. This is an excellent way to quickly power up a Pokémon that is lagging behind or to prepare for a particularly difficult Gym Leader or Elite Four battle. Candies, obtained through various means such as transferring Pokémon to Professor Oak or through the GO Park Complex's Play Yard minigame, are a unique addition to Let's Go. These Candies are specific to each Pokémon species and permanently increase a particular stat (e.g., HP Candy, Attack Candy). While not as prevalent as in some other Pokémon titles, these stat-boosting items offer a tangible way to customize and strengthen your team, ensuring you are well-equipped for any challenge the Kanto region throws your way.