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Repel

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Repel

Items item in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and effect notes for this item.

Flavor Text

An item that prevents any low-level wild Pokémon from jumping out at you for a while.

Short Effect

For 100 steps, prevents wild encounters of level lower than your party’s lead Pokémon.

Effect

Used outside of battle : Trainer will skip encounters with wild Pokémon of a lower level than the lead party Pokémon. This effect wears off after the trainer takes 100 steps.

Location details

Sold at any Poké Mart once you have three Gym Badges. Early on you can also grab one on Route 2 and another in Motostoke.

Escape Rope

Sun Stone

Repel

Repel

Items

Cost

400

Pocket

Items

Related

More items from the same pocket or category.

Poké Doll

A doll that attracts the attention of a Pokémon. It guarantees escape from any battle with wild Pokémon.

Fluffy Tail

A toy that attracts the attention of a Pokémon. It guarantees escape from any battle with wild Pokémon.

Unobtainable

Black Flute

A flute made from black glass. It makes it easier to encounter strong Pokémon in the place you use it.

Unobtainable

White Flute

A flute made from white glass. It makes it easier to encounter weak Pokémon in the place you use it.

Unobtainable

Super Repel

An item that prevents any low-level wild Pokémon from jumping out at you for a while. It lasts longer than Repel.

Max Repel

An item that prevents any low-level wild Pokémon from jumping out at you for a while. It lasts longer than Super Repel.

Escape Rope

A long and durable rope. Use it to escape instantly from locations like caves or dungeons. It can be used any number of times.

Poké Toy

A toy that attracts the attention of a Pokémon. It guarantees escape from any battle with wild Pokémon.

Unobtainable

Lure

A glass bottle of perfume that makes rare Pokémon more likely to appear.

Unobtainable

Super Lure

A glass bottle of perfume that makes rare Pokémon more likely to appear. It lasts longer than a Lure.

Unobtainable

Max Lure

A glass bottle of perfume that makes rare Pokémon more likely to appear. It lasts longer than a Super Lure.

Unobtainable

Games

Other games where Repel appears, in release order. Each link opens that game's item page.
Red & BlueYellowGold & SilverCrystalRuby & SapphireFireRed & LeafGreenEmeraldDiamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & WhiteBlack 2 & White 2X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha SapphireSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra MoonLet's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!Brilliant Diamond & Shining PearlScarlet & Violet

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