Here's why:
* Balance: If you could just buy items to boost stats, it would make the game too easy and less rewarding. The challenge comes from strategizing, training your Pokemon, and using items strategically.
* Gameplay Mechanics: The core gameplay loop in Pokemon involves catching Pokemon, training them, and battling. Stat-boosting items would disrupt this loop.
How to Increase Stats in Pokemon Black:
* Training: The primary way to raise stats is by battling and gaining experience points.
* EV Training: You can control how stats grow by focusing on specific activities to gain "Effort Values" (EVs) for each stat. This involves battling specific Pokemon.
* Nature: Your Pokemon's Nature can increase or decrease specific stats.
* Stat-boosting Berries: Some berries can temporarily boost stats during battle.
Important Note: While you can't buy items to permanently increase stats, you can find or obtain some stat-boosting items in the game. These include:
* Rare Candies: These candies permanently increase a Pokemon's level by one.
* Protein, Iron, Calcium, etc.: These items increase specific EVs when used on a Pokemon.
* Berries: Some berries can temporarily boost stats during battle.
So, while you can't buy stat-raising items directly, there are still ways to improve your Pokemon's stats in Pokemon Black!