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PP Up Effect and How to Get It

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PP Up is a Vitamin used to raise a Pokemon move's PP 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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PP Up Effect

PP Up ImagePP Up
Effect A medicine that can slightly raise the maximum PP of a single move that has been learned by the target Pokemon.

Raises a Pokemon Move's Max PP

PP Up raises the PP of a selected move of a Pokemon. It raises to 1/5th of the move's base PP. So for example, a move with 10 PP will be increased to 12 PP after using PP Max.

Additionally, it boosts the friendship of the Pokemon.

How to Get PP Up

Locations

Places This Item Can Be Found
Wyndon Route 2

Purchase at BP Shop

BP Shop
You can exchange 10 BP to get PP Up in BP Shops in Hammerlocke and Wyndon.

Can be Obtained with Pickup

Pokémon with the ability Pickup may obtain PP Up, albeit rarely.

Pokemon with Pickup Ability

Pokemon SWSH - Alolan MeowthAlolan Meowth Pokemon SWSH - BunnelbyBunnelby Pokemon SWSH - DedenneDedenne Pokemon SWSH - DiggersbyDiggersby
Pokemon SWSH - Galarian LinooneGalarian Linoone Pokemon SWSH - Galarian MeowthGalarian Meowth Pokemon SWSH - Galarian ZigzagoonGalarian Zigzagoon Pokemon SWSH - Gigantamax MeowthGigantamax Meowth
Pokemon SWSH - GourgeistGourgeist Pokemon SWSH - Gourgeist (Large Size)Gourgeist (Large Size) Pokemon SWSH - Gourgeist (Small Size)Gourgeist (Small Size) Pokemon SWSH - Gourgeist (Super Size)Gourgeist (Super Size)
Pokemon SWSH - LillipupLillipup Pokemon SWSH - LinooneLinoone Pokemon SWSH - MeowthMeowth Pokemon SWSH - MunchlaxMunchlax
Pokemon SWSH - PumpkabooPumpkaboo Pokemon SWSH - Pumpkaboo (Large Size)Pumpkaboo (Large Size) Pokemon SWSH - Pumpkaboo (Small Size)Pumpkaboo (Small Size) Pokemon SWSH - Pumpkaboo (Super Size)Pumpkaboo (Super Size)
Pokemon SWSH - ZigzagoonZigzagoon

Win Loto-ID

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You can draw the lottery at any Pokemon Center where you get a prize if the drawn number matches the ID of any of your Pokemon.

You can get PP Up as one of the prizes. Be sure to check it regularly because it refreshes daily.

It is also recommended to do Surprise Trades for more chances of winning.
How to Surprise Trade Online

Obtain via Cram-O-Matic

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While the chances are low in obtaining one, it is possible to get PP Up via Cram-O-Matic.

How to Use the Cram-o-Matic

List of All Vitamin Items

Item Effect
HP Up HP Up A nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the base HP of a single Pokémon.
Protein Protein A nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the base Attack stat of a single Pokémon.
Iron Iron A nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the base Defense stat of a single Pokémon.
Calcium Calcium A nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the base Sp. Atk stat of a single Pokémon.
Zinc Zinc A nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the base Sp. Def stat of a single Pokémon.
Carbos Carbos A nutritious drink for Pokémon. When consumed, it raises the base Speed stat of a single Pokémon.
PP Up PP Up A medicine that can slightly raise the maximum PP of a single move that has been learned by the target Pokemon.
PP Max PP Max A medicine that can optimally raise the maximum PP of a single move that has been learned by the target Pokemon.

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