Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Where to find Leftovers

Luca Di Marzo
Leftovers Pokemon Scarlet Violet

Leftovers is one of the best-held items in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, so here’s where to find it in the Paldea region.

Items play a major role in Scarlet & Violet Pokemon Battles. As you work your way through each of the story paths and eventually challenge the Paldea Elite Four, you’ll want to make sure that your Pokemon are holding items.

When it comes to held items in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, none are as important as Leftovers in terms of increasing survivability. The item will ensure that your Pokemon maintain their fighting spirit so here’s where to find Leftovers in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

How to get Leftovers in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Pokemon Scarlet Violet Leftovers location

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players can find the Leftovers Item Ball in Medali in between two food vendors. To find the food stands, locate the amphitheater next to the Western Pokemon Center. The vendors will appear in an alley behind the amphitheater, where you’ll find Leftovers.

While this is the one method to obtain Leftovers for free in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, players can also purchase the item at the Delibird Presents shop in Cascarrafa for 20,000 currency. Considering how useful Leftovers is, having more than one of your Pokemon hold the item could be worthwhile.

What does Leftovers do in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Pokemon Scarlet Violet Leftovers item

In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Leftovers is a held item that slowly restores the holder’s HP after every turn of a Pokemon battle. This gradual replenishing of HP after each turn is a major boost in a Pokemon battle and can drastically increase a Pokemon’s survivability.

Leftovers will restore 1/16 of a Pokemon’s HP after each turn. The item is often given to bulky Pokemon with high defensive stats.

Leftovers has been a mainstay of competitive Pokemon battles since the item debuted in generation two’s Pokemon Gold and Silver. If you’ve dabbled with the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Ranked Battle Stadium, there’s no doubt that you’ve come across opponents using Leftovers.

Getting the item for yourself is a great way to boost your chances of success in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.


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About The Author

Luca is an Associate Editor at CharlieIntel. An accomplished, writer with interests in sports and gaming alike, Luca is focused on Call of Duty and FIFA as a content creator. After earning his BA in English Literature at Concordia University, he began writing for Gamelevate, OddsShark, and H4X. Luca joined CharlieIntel in 2021. You can reach Luca at [email protected], or via X @TheLucaDiMarzo.