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Zinc is a Vitamin used to raise a Pokemon's Sp. Defense EVs in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Read on to learn more about this item's effects, how to get it, and other related guides.
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Effect | A nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the base Sp. Def stat of a single Pokémon. |
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Zinc adds 10 Sp. Defense EVs to the Pokemon's Sp. Defense Stat. Using 26 bottles of Zinc gives a Pokemon its maximum EV gain of 252 Sp. Defense EVs.
How to EV Train Fast and Reset EVs
Items used for training can be bought at the Wyndon Poke Mart counter inside the Pokemon Center beside the station. You can buy Zinc for ₽10000.
Learn how to make money (Poke Dollars) fast by reading our guide!
How to Get Money Fast
You can also purchase Zinc from the BP Shop located in Hammerlocke. The BP shop is located inside the Pokemon center found in the middle of the city. You can only spend BP when purchasing from the BP store.
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the base HP of a single Pokémon. |
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the base Attack stat of a single Pokémon. |
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the base Defense stat of a single Pokémon. |
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the base Sp. Atk stat of a single Pokémon. |
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the base Sp. Def stat of a single Pokémon. |
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A nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the base Speed stat of a single Pokémon. |
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A medicine that can slightly raise the maximum PP of a single move that has been learned by the target Pokemon. |
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A medicine that can optimally raise the maximum PP of a single move that has been learned by the target Pokemon. |
Zinc Effect and How to Get It
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