Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Best Sandwich Recipes

If you’re in dire need of a boost in your abilities, then it is the perfect time to make a...

If you’re in dire need of a boost in your abilities, then it is the perfect time to make a sandwich for yourself, and your party in Pokemon SV! Making a Sandwich is a relaxing picnic activity in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Once you get a hang of it and find ample recipes, you can boost your Pokemon’s stats in all sorts of ways.

Eating a sandwich in Pokemon SV is not only beneficial for the player but also their Pokemon in the form of various buffs. These boosts or buffs last for about 30 minutes in total, and the combination of different ingredients enhances certain stats, so choose your sandwich wisely!

Certain sandwiches in Pokemon SV can also be used if you are struggling to find a specific Pokemon in the wild as it increases their spawn rate.

How to make sandwiches?

Sandwich making requires ingredients, and you can get those from different shops and vendors present in several spots inside the towns.

The art of sandwich-making starts with putting down the picnic table and interacting with it. 

You must press A to interact with the table and select the make “Make a sandwich option.” Then using your ingredients, you can choose different types of sandwiches, making the once you require or desire in the game.

What are meal powers?

A newly introduced system of meal powers in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet boosts the capabilities of the trainers. These meals provide you with energy and keep you on your feet. You can use the power to hunt down different Pokemon, collect Pokemon Eggs, and gain experience much faster.

The meal power depends on the type of ingredients used in the making of sandwiches and food. You must create certain recipes to gain specific meal power and get the required buffs.

How to unlock recipes?

The way to unlock recipes requires progression in the game. As you progress, you can earn recipes by completing different game events and leveling up.

The Paldea Region also contains different hidden recipes scattered all across the region. You need to explore the area to get more and better recipes.

Pokemon SV sandwich recipes list

Best Hunting Pokemon Sandwiches

TypeSandwichIngredientsBuffs
GhostUltra-Vegetable SandwichGreen Bell Pepper, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Watercress, Salt, Olive Oil, VinegarEncounter Power: Ghost (Lv. 2), Teensy Power: Bug (Lv. 2), Catching Power: Poison (Lv. 1)
GroundGreat Herbed SausageHerbed Sausage, Ketchup, MustardEncounter Power: Ground (Lv. 2), Exp. Point Power: Ghost (Lv. 1), Raid Power: Fighting (Lv. 1)
WaterVegetable Sandwich  Green Bell Pepper, Tomato, Cucumber, Salt, Olive Oil, VinegarTeensy Power: Poison (Lv. 1), Encounter Power: Water (Lv. 1), Catching Power: Bug (Lv. 1) 
BugUltra-Variety Sandwich   Bacon, Tomato, Smoked Fillet, Potato Salad, Hamburger, Salt, Vinegar Encounter Power: Bug (Lv. 2), Catching Power: Dark (Lv. 2), Humungo Power: Steel (Lv. 1)
ElectricAvocado SandwichAvocado, Smoked Fillet, SaltExp. Point Power: Dragon, Encounter Power: Electric, Catching Power: Dark (Lv. 1) 
NormalUltra-Curry-and-Rice-Style SandwichRaice, Jalapeño, Tomato, Curry Powder, MayonnaiseHumungo Power: Grass (Lv. 2), Encounter Power: Normal (Lv. 2), Item Drop Power: Fairy (Lv. 1) 
RockUltra BLT SandwichBacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayonnaise, Mustard, Basil, CheeseTeensy Power: Grass (Lv. 2), Encounter Power: Rock (Lv. 2), Catching Power: Fairy (Lv. 1) 
DragonGreat Avocado Sandwich   Avocado, Smoked Fillet, Salt, TomatoEncounter Power: Dragon (Lv. 2), Catching Power: Fairy (Lv. 1), Exp. Point Power: Dark (Lv. 1) 
DarkUltra-Avocado SandwichAvocado, Smoked Fillet, Salt, Tomato, Lettuce   Exp. Point Power: Grass (Lv. 2), Encounter Power: Dark (Lv. 2), Catching Power (Lv. 1)
FlyingUltra-Egg Sandwich Egg, Mayonnaise, Cucumber, Salt, Cheese, Salt, Red Onion Encounter Power: Flying (Lv. 2), Exp. Point Power: Steel (Lv. 2), Raid Power: Rock (Lv. 1)
FireGreat Pickle SandwichPickle, Olive Oil, WatercressItem Drop Power: Fighting (Lv. 2), Encounter Power: Fire (Lv. 1), Catching Power: Ghost (Lv. 1) 
PsychicSmoky SandwichSmoked Fillet, Watercress, Vinegar, Pepper, Salt   Exp. Point Power: Dark (Lv. 1), Raid Power: Dragon (Lv. 1), Encounter Power: Psychic (Lv. 1) 
IceUltra-Decadent SandwichSmoked Fillet, Klawf Stick, Watercress, Basil, Tofu, Red Onion, Vinegar, Olive Oil, Salt Exp. Point Power: Ghost (Lv. 2), Encounter Power: Dark (Lv. 2), Catching Power: Ice (Lv. 1)
PoisonGreat Noodle SandwichNoodles, Lettuce, Olive Oil, KetchupEncounter Power: Poison (Lv. 2), Humungo Power: Rock (Lv. 1), Raid Power: Ground (Lv. 1)
SteelUltra-Tower SandwichHamburger, Noodles, Potato Salt, Rice, Klawf Stick, Tofu, Olive Oil, Salt, PepperEncounter Power: Steel (Lv. 2), Humungo Power: Ice (Lv. 2), Catching Power: Normal (Lv. 1)
FairyUltra-Ham Sandwich Pickle, Ham, Bacon, Jalapeño, Mayonnaise, Mustard   Teensy Power: Rock (Lv. 2), Encounter Power: Fairy (Lv. 2), Catching Power: Grass (Lv. 1)
GrassGreat Klawf Claw SandwichKlawf Stick, Tomato, Lettuce, Salt, Olive Oil, WasabiEncounter Power: Grass (Lv. 2), Catching Power: Fairy (Lv. 1), Item Drop Power: Ice (Lv. 1)
FightingGreat Ham Sandwich  Pickle, Ham, Bacon, Mayonnaise, MustardEncounter Power: Fighting (Lv. 2), Catching Power: Flying (Lv. 1), Raid Power: Ground (Lv. 1)

Best Tera Raids Sandwiches

TypeSandwichIngredientsBuffs
GhostUltra-Smoky SandwichSmoked Fillet, Watercress, Red Onion, Basil, Vinegar, Pepper, Salt Exp. Point Power: Dark (Lv. 2), Raid Power: Psychic (Lv. 2), Encounter Power: Ghost (Lv. 1)
GroundHam SandwichPickle, Ham, Mayonnaise, MustardTeensy Power: FIghting (Lv. 1), Encounter Power: Normal (Lv. 1), Raid Power: Ground (Lv. 1)
BugPeanut Butter Sandwich Banana, Peanut ButterEgg Power (Lv. 1), Item Drop Power: Electric (Lv. 1), Raid Power: Bug (Lv. 1) 
ElectricUltra-Cheese SandwichCheese, Avocado, Basil, Cream Cheese, Pepper, Salt   Exp. Point Power: Dragon (Lv. 2), Raid Power: Electric (Lv. 2), Catching Power: Water (Lv. 1
NormalUltra-Peanut Butter SandwichBanana, Peanut Butter, Butter, JamEgg Power (Lv. 2), Raid Power: Normal (Lv. 2), Item Drop Power: Bug (Lv. 1)
RockGreat Marmalade SandwichCheese, Marmalade, ButterEgg Power (Lv. 2), Raid Power: Rock (Lv. 1), Item Drop: Poison (Lv. 1) 
WaterUltra-Marmalade Sandwich Cheese, Marmalade, Butter, YogurtEgg Power (Lv. 2), Item Drop Power: Poison (Lv. 2), Raid Power: Fighting (Lv. 1) 
DragonUltra-Hamburger SandwichHamburger, Onion, Watercress, Vinegar, Pepper, Horseradish   Humungo Power: Psychic (Lv. 2), Encounter Power: Dragon (Lv. 2), Catching Power: Steel (Lv. 1)
DarkUltra-Fried Fillet SandwichFried Fillet, Potato Salad, Lettuce, Mayonnaise, Ketchup,HorseradishTeensy Power: Bug (Lv. 2), Raid Power: Dark (Lv. 2), Encounter Power: Steel (Lv. 1)
FlyingSweet SandwichWhipped Cream, Banana, Apple, Cheese, Butter   Egg Power (Lv. 1), Item Drop Power: Bug (Lv. 1), Raid Power: Flying (Lv. 1)
FireGreat Five-Alarm SandwichChorizo, Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Basil, Mustard, Ketchup, Pepper Humungo Power: Poison (Lv. 2), Raid Power: Fire (Lv. 1), Exp. Point Power: Dragon (Lv. 1) 
PyschicUltra-Smoky Sandwich  Smoked Fillet, Watercress, Red Onion, Basil, Vinegar, Pepper, SaltExp. Point Power: Dark (Lv. 2), Raid Power: Psychic (Lv. 2), Encounter Power: Ghost (Lv. 1)
SteelGreat BLT SandwichBacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayonnaise, Mustard, BasilTeensy Power: Grass (Lv. 2), Encounter Power: Rock (Lv. 2), Raid Power: Fairy (Lv. 1)
FairyGreat BLT SandwichBacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayonnaise, Mustard, BasilTeensy Power: Grass (Lv. 2), Encounter Power: Rock (Lv. 2), Raid Power: Fairy (Lv. 1)
FightingGreat Herbed Sausage Herbed Sausage, Ketchup, MustardEncounter Power: Ground (Lv. 2), Exp. Point Power: Ghost (Lv. 1), Raid Power: Fighting (Lv. 1)

Best Breeding Pokemon Sandwiches

SandwichIngredientsBuffs
Jam SandwichStrawberry, JamCatching Power: Fighting Item Drop Power: Psychic, Egg Power (Lv.1)
Great Peanut Butter SandwichBanana, Peanut Butter, Butter Egg Power (Lv. 2), Raid Power: Electric (Lv. 2), Exp. Point Power: Normal (Lv. 1) 
Great Marmalade SandwichCheese, Marmalade, ButterEgg Power (Lv. 2), Raid Power: Rock (Lv. 1), Item Drop: Poison (Lv. 1) 

Best Experience Grinding Sandwiches

SandwichIngredientsBuffs
Ham SandwichPickle, Ham, Mayonnaise, MustardTeensy Power: FIghting (Lv. 1), Encounter Power: Normal (Lv. 1), Raid Power: Ground (Lv. 1)
Ultra-Curry-and-Rice-Style Sandwich  Raice, Jalapeño, Tomato, Curry Powder, MayonnaiseHumungo Power: Grass (Lv. 2), Encounter Power: Normal (Lv. 2), Item Drop Power: Fairy (Lv. 1)

Best Meal Power Recipe in Pokemon SV

ActivityMeal PowerEffect
BreedingEgg powerIncreasing the probability of finding Pokemon Eggs.
Shiny HuntingSparkling PowerHelps in locating and capturing more Shiny Pokemon.
Pokemon HuntingEncounter PowerYou will find more different type Pokemon.
Experience GrindingEncounter PowerHelp in finding specific types of Pokemon.
Tera RaidsRaid PowerYou will gain more rewards while fighting Tera Raid Battles.
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