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Gaming Strategy Updated July 11, 2025

Pokémon stockpile

Pokémon Stockpile gathers energy to boost defense and prepare for big moves. Stack it up to three times for maximum power!

Category

Gaming Strategy

Use Case

Used in Pokémon battles to store up energy for later moves

Variants

Stockpile, Swallow, Spit Up

Key Features

In Simple Terms

What it is
A Pokémon stockpile is like a savings account for items in the Pokémon games. Instead of carrying everything in your bag, you can store extra items—like potions, berries, or rare candies—in a special place called the "stockpile." This keeps your bag organized and ensures you don’t lose important items when your bag gets full.

Why people use it
Think of it like a closet for your Pokémon supplies. You wouldn’t want all your clothes piled on the floor, right? A stockpile helps you:
  • Save space in your bag for things you need right away.
  • Keep rare or valuable items safe for later use.
  • Avoid the hassle of selling or tossing items you might need later.

  • Basic examples
    Here’s how a stockpile helps in real gameplay:
  • If you find 10 potions but only need 2, you can store the rest for future battles.
  • Berries you collect but don’t need yet can be saved for when your Pokémon gets hungry or needs a boost.
  • Rare items, like evolution stones, can be kept safe until you’re ready to use them.

  • It’s like packing a lunchbox with just what you need for the day while leaving the rest in the fridge for tomorrow. The stockpile makes sure nothing goes to waste!

    Technical Details

    What it is


    Pokémon Stockpile is a move in the Pokémon games, categorized as a Normal-type status move. It allows a Pokémon to store energy over multiple turns, which can later be used for offensive or defensive purposes. The move is exclusive to certain Pokémon and is often paired with other moves like Swallow or Spit Up.

    How it works


    When a Pokémon uses Stockpile, it gains one "stock" (up to a maximum of three) per use. Each stock increases the user's Defense and Special Defense stats by one stage, providing temporary defensive boosts. The stored stocks can be consumed in two ways:
  • Swallow: Heals the user based on the number of stocks (25% HP for one stock, 50% for two, 100% for three).
  • Spit Up: Deals damage proportional to the number of stocks (100 base power for one stock, 200 for two, 300 for three).

  • The move relies on turn-based mechanics and stat modifiers within the game's battle system.

    Key components


  • Stocks: The core mechanic, representing stored energy (capped at three).
  • Stat Boosts: Each stock increases Defense and Special Defense by one stage.
  • Synergistic Moves: Swallow and Spit Up are required to utilize the stored stocks.
  • PP (Power Points): Stockpile has a limited number of uses (typically 10-20 PP).

  • Common use cases


  • Defensive Stalling: Players use Stockpile to bolster defenses while recovering HP with Swallow.
  • Offensive Burst: Combining Stockpile with Spit Up for high-damage attacks after accumulating stocks.
  • Synergy with Abilities: Pokémon with abilities like Gluttony (activates Swallow earlier) benefit from this strategy.
  • Counterplay Against Status Moves: The defensive boosts mitigate damage from opponents' attacks.