X Special in Pokémon Red & Blue
An item in Pokémon Red and Blue.
Item details
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Description
Raises the SPECIAL stat of Pokémon in battle. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.
Short Effect
Raises Special by one stage in battle.
Effect
Used in battle: Raises your active Pokémon’s Special by one stage until it’s switched out.
Where to Find
Location details
Sold at the Celadon Department Store; also found in the Underground Path between Routes 5 and 6.
More Battle Items
Guard Spec.
Blocks opposing stat-lowering status moves, but not stat drops from damaging moves. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.
Dire Hit
Meant to raise the critical-hit ratio. A bug in Red and Blue lowers it instead. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.
X Attack
Raises the ATTACK stat of Pokémon in battle. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.
X Defend
Raises the DEFENSE stat of Pokémon in battle. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.
X Speed
Raises the SPEED stat of Pokémon in battle. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.
X Accuracy
Makes the moves of a Pokémon in battle hit without fail. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.
