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9. It's Tough To Pick Which Of Your Pokémon You Should Bestow Each Rare Candy On

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Assuming you don't hack into the game's code and fill your character's pockets with 99 Rare Candies, these are among the most uncommon items to stumble upon in a Pokémon game. The clue is in their name, after all.

With approximately 10-15 of these items hidden in each Pokémon game, the ability to immediately boost the level of on of your team doesn't come around very often. And when it does, just how do you decide which of your Pokémon is most deserving of its nourishing sweetness?

Well, unfortunately that answer is tough to come by. Elevating a Pokémon's level with a Rare Candy stops IV values being added, for one, and it also simply tops their experience up to the next level regardless of how close they already were to it. It also gives a big boost to the creature's happiness, meaning there's yet another factor to consider when deciding which of your eager team is the most deserving.

Think of it as practice for choosing your favourite child when you start a family. That'll surely help keep you focussed!

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