Summary
Zinc is a consumable item in the Pokémon series, primarily used for enhancing a Pokémon's base stats. Specifically, Zinc increases a Pokémon's Special Defense effort values (EVs) by 10 points up to the maximum allowable limit (typically 252 EVs in modern games, though the overall EV cap per Pokémon is 510). This makes it a valuable item for trainers looking to optimize their Pokémon's defensive capabilities against special attacks.
Effects and Usage: 1. Special Defense Increase: Each use of Zinc raises the Special Defense EV of a Pokémon by 10, allowing trainers to fortify their Pokémon's resistance to special moves. 2. EV Limitation: Like all vitamins, Zinc cannot be used to surpass the total EV cap of 510, nor can it push the Special Defense EVs over the individual stat cap, which is 252. 3. Multiple Uses: Zinc can be used multiple times until the Pokémon's Special Defense EVs reach the upper
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.
Short Effect: Raises Special Defense and happiness.
Used on a party Pokémon : Increases Special Defense effort by 10, but won't increase it beyond 100. Increases happiness by 5/3/2.
Fling Information
Fling Power: 30
Game Descriptions
Item Details
- Cost 10000
- Category Vitamins
- Attributes
Game Appearances
| Generation | Game Index |
|---|---|
| Generation III | 70 |
| Generation IV | 52 |
| Generation V | 52 |
| Generation VI | 52 |
| Generation VII | 52 |
| Generation VIII | 52 |