The Hitchhiker's Guide to Berries

by Blue Kirby. Art by Danmire.
  1. Becoming Familiar with Berries
  2. Obtaining Berries
  3. Moves Based on Berries
  4. Growing Your Own Berries

Becoming Familiar with Berries

The concept of Pokemon trainers collecting Berries to aid their teams is by no means new to Diamond and Pearl. However, with each passing generation, the significance behind Berry collection and utilization has become increasingly notable. The proper utilization of Berries can help you to gain an edge in battle.

Berries are unique in that they can be used by Pokemon automatically during battle when a specific condition is met. An example of such a condition is a Pokemon's HP falling below 50%. Keep in mind that each attached Berry may only be used once unless a Pokemon that has already consumed a Berry uses the move Recycle.

Berry Name Description
Cheri Cures paralysis. Activates when the Pokemon is paralyzed.
Chesto Cures sleep. Activates when the Pokemon is put to sleep.
Pecha Cures poison. Activates when the Pokemon is poisoned.
Rawst Cures burn. Activates when the Pokemon is burned.
Aspear Cures freeze. Activates when the Pokemon is frozen.
Leppa Restores 10 PP to a move that has run out of PP.
Oran Restores 10 HP when the holder of this item is at 50% HP or less.
Persim Cures confusion. Activates when the Pokemon is confused.
Lum Cures freeze, sleep, poison, paralysis, burn, or confusion. Activates when the Pokemon is afflicted with a status condition.
Sitrus Restores 25% HP when the holder of this item is at 50% HP or less.
Figy Restores 12.5% HP. If held, it is used when the user's HP drops below 50%. If held by a Pokemon with a nature of Bold, Calm, Modest, or Timid, the user becomes confused.
Wiki Restores 12.5% HP. If held, it is used when the user's HP drops below 50%. If held by a Pokemon with a nature of Adamant, Careful, Impish, or Jolly, the user becomes confused.
Mago Restores 12.5% HP. If held, it is used when the user's HP drops below 50%. If held by a Pokemon with a nature of Brave, Quiet, Relaxed, or Sassy, the user becomes confused.
Aguav Restores 12.5% HP. If held, it is used when the user's HP drops below 50%. If held by a Pokemon with a nature of Lax, Naive, Naughty, or Rash, the user becomes confused.
Iapapa Restores 12.5% HP. If held, it is used when the user's HP drops below 50%. If held by a Pokemon with a nature of Gentle, Hasty, Lonely, or Mild, the user becomes confused.
Occa Reduces damage from a super effective Fire attack by 50%.
Passho Reduces damage from a super effective Water attack by 50%.
Wacan Reduces damage from a super effective Electric attack by 50%.
Rindo Reduces damage from a super effective Grass attack by 50%.
Yache Reduces damage from a super effective Ice attack by 50%.
Chople Reduces damage from a super effective Fighting attack by 50%.
Kebia Reduces damage from a super effective Poison attack by 50%.
Shuca Reduces damage from a super effective Ground attack by 50%.
Coba Reduces damage from a super effective Flying attack by 50%.
Payapa Reduces damage from a super effective Psychic attack by 50%.
Tanga Reduces damage from a super effective Bug attack by 50%.
Charti Reduces damage from a super effective Rock attack by 50%.
Kasib Reduces damage from a super effective Ghost attack by 50%.
Haban Reduces damage from a super effective Dragon attack by 50%.
Colbur Reduces damage from a super effective Dark attack by 50%.
Babiri Reduces damage from a super effective Steel attack by 50%.
Chilan Reduces damage from any one Normal attack by 50%.
Liechi If the holder's HP reaches 25% or below, its Attack is raised by one stage.
Ganlon If the holder's HP reaches 25% or below, its Defense is raised by one stage.
Salac If the holder's HP reaches 25% or below, its Speed is raised by one stage.
Petaya If the holder's HP reaches 25% or below, its Special Attack is raised by one stage.
Apicot If the holder's HP reaches 25% or below, its Special Defense is raised by one stage.
Lansat If the holder's HP reaches 25% or below, its critical hit ratio is raised.
Starf If the holder's HP reaches 25% or below, a random stat is raised by two stages.
Enigma When the holder is hit with a super effective attack, it recovers 25% of its maximum HP.
Micle Activates when the holder's HP reaches 25% or below. The turn immediately following activation, the accuracy of the move used by the holder is increased.
Custap Activates when the holder's HP reaches 25% or below. The turn immediately following activation, the holder will go first if it is using a move of at least the same priority as the foe. If the foe's priority is higher, the effect of Custap is ignored.
Jaboca If the holder is hit by a physical attack, the attacker takes 12.5% of its max HP as damage. The holder must survive the hit for this to activate. This damage is not blocked by Rock Head.
Rowap If the holder is hit by a special attack, the attacker takes 12.5% of its max HP as damage. The holder must survive the hit for this to activate. This damage is not blocked by Rock Head.

Obtaining Berries

When battling on an online Pokemon battle simulator, each Berry is unlimited in quantity. However, when preparing an ingame team for use in wireless battles, it becomes important to know how each Berry is obtained.

Berry Name Method(s) of Obtaining Berry
Cheri Scattered randomly throughout the game. Also received from the Berry Master and the Floaroma Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Glameow and Purugly.
Chesto Scattered randomly throughout the game. Also received from the Berry Master and the Floaroma Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Spinda, Whismur, Loudred, and Exploud.
Pecha Scattered randomly throughout the game. Also received from the Berry Master and the Floaroma Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Poochyena, Mightyena, Stunky, and Skuntank.
Rawst Scattered randomly throughout the game. Also received from the Berry Master and the Floaroma Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Vulpix, Ninetales, Growlithe, Arcanine, Numel, and Camerupt.
Aspear Scattered randomly throughout the game. Also received from the Berry Master and the Floaroma Berry lady.
Leppa Scattered randomly throughout the game. Also received from the Berry Master and the Floaroma Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Clefairy, Clefable, Mime Jr., Mr. Mime, Smoochum, Jynx, Skitty, and Delcatty.
Oran Scattered randomly throughout the game. Also received from the Berry Master and the Floaroma Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Pichu, Pikachu, Raichu, Shuckle, Sentret, Furret, Zigzagoon, Linoone, and Bibarel.
Persim Scattered randomly throughout the game. Also received from the Berry Master and the Floaroma Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Girafarig and Kecleon.
Lum Received from the Berry Master and the Floaroma Berry lady. Held by wild Mew, Celebi, and Shaymin.
Sitrus Scattered randomly throughout the game. Also received from the Berry Master. Sometimes held by wild Bibarel, Furret, and Linoone.
Figy Scattered randomly throughout the game. Also received from the Berry Master.
Wiki Scattered randomly throughout the game. Also received from the Berry Master.
Mago Scattered randomly throughout the game. Also received from the Berry Master.
Aguav Scattered randomly throughout the game. Also received from the Berry Master.
Iapapa Scattered randomly throughout the game. Also received from the Berry Master.
Occa Received from the Pastoria Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Mawile.
Passho Received from the Pastoria Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Phanpy and Donphan.
Wacan Received from the Pastoria Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Buizel and Floatzel.
Rindo Received from the Pastoria Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Finneon and Lumineon.
Yache Received from the Pastoria Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Starly and Staravia.
Chople Received from the Pastoria Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Buneary.
Kebia Received from the Pastoria Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Shroomish.
Shuca Received from the Pastoria Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Ponyta and Rapidash.
Coba Received from the Pastoria Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Sunkern.
Payapa Received from the Pastoria Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Mankey and Primeape.
Tanga Received from the Pastoria Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Spoink and Grumpig.
Charti Received from the Pastoria Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Taillow and Swellow.
Kasib Received from the Pastoria Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Duskull and Dusclops.
Haban Received from the Pastoria Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Gible.
Colbur Received from the Pastoria Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Chingling and Chimecho.
Babiri Received from the Pastoria Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Snorunt.
Chilan Received from the Pastoria Berry lady. Sometimes held by wild Rattata and Raticate.
Liechi Obtained in Ruby or Sapphire on Mirage Island, from which it can be transferred via Pal Park.
Ganlon Must be purchased in either Pokemon XD, Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon Battle Revolution. Alternatively, can be held by a Jirachi downloaded from a Pokemon Colosseum bonus disc.
Salac Must be purchased in either Pokemon XD, Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon Battle Revolution. Alternatively, can be held by a Jirachi downloaded from a Pokemon Colosseum bonus disc.
Petaya Must be purchased in either Pokemon XD, Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon Battle Revolution.
Apicot Must be purchased in either Pokemon XD, Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon Battle Revolution.
Lansat Must be obtained in Emerald after getting all Battle Frontier Silver Symbols, at which point it can be transferred via Pal Park. Can also be purchased in Pokemon Battle Revolution.
Starf Must be obtained in Emerald after getting all Battle Frontier Gold Symbols, at which point it can be transferred via Pal Park. Can also be purchased in Pokemon Battle Revolution.
Enigma Must be obtained in Ruby or Sapphire using an E-Reader device, and then transferred via Pal Park. Can also be obtained from Movie Event Darkrai. Can also be purchased in Pokemon Battle Revolution.
Micle Only obtainable via a Nintendo event, such as the Movie Shaymin.
Custap Only obtainable via a Nintendo event, such as the Movie Regigigas.
Jaboca Only obtainable via a Nintendo event, such as the Tanabata Jirachi.
Rowap Only obtainable via a Nintendo event, such as the Movie Arceus.

Moves Based on Berries

The move Natural Gift provides an alternative use for Berries - when used, its power and type change based on the Berry attached. This also "uses up" the Berry, meaning the Pokemon cannot utilize the effects of the Berry or use Natural Gift again without using the move Recycle. Note that even Berries which have no effects when held by Pokemon in battle cause Natural Gift to change. Also, when combined with Technician, if Natural Gift is given a 60 base power attack, the 1.5x boost will be applied.

Berry Name Attack Type Power
Cheri Fire 60
Chesto Water 60
Pecha Electric 60
Rawst Grass 60
Aspear Ice 60
Leppa Fighting 60
Oran Poison 60
Persim Ground 60
Lum Flying 60
Sitrus Psychic 60
Figy Bug 60
Wiki Rock 60
Mago Ghost 60
Aguav Dragon 60
Iapapa Dark 60
Razz Steel 60
Occa Fire 60
Passho Water 60
Wacan Electric 60
Rindo Grass 60
Yache Ice 60
Chople Fighting 60
Kebia Poison 60
Shuca Ground 60
Coba Flying 60
Payapa Psychic 60
Tanga Bug 60
Charti Rock 60
Kasib Ghost 60
Haban Dragon 60
Colbur Dark 60
Babiri Steel 60
Chilan Normal 60
Bluk Fire 70
Nanab Water 70
Wepear Electric 70
Pinap Grass 70
Pomeg Ice 70
Kelpsy Fighting 70
Qualot Poison 70
Hondew Ground 70
Grepa Flying 70
Tamato Psychic 70
Cornn Bug 70
Magost Rock 70
Rabuta Ghost 70
Nomel Dragon 70
Spelon Dark 70
Pamtre Steel 70
Watmel Fire 80
Durin Water 80
Belue Electric 80
Liechi Grass 80
Ganlon Ice 80
Salac Fighting 80
Petaya Poison 80
Apicot Ground 80
Lansat Flying 80
Starf Psychic 80
Enigma Bug 80
Micle Rock 80
Custap Ghost 80
Jaboca Dragon 80
Rowap Dark 80

If a Pokemon using the move Fling throws a Berry at a foe, that Berry's effect is activated immediately on the target. This is difficult to utilize effectively, though it could be used as a means of supplying an ally with much-needed support in a 2v2 scenario.

If a Pokemon uses either the move Pluck or Bug Bite and the target is holding a Berry, they will consume the Berry. This means that the foe cannot consume the Berry, and the Pokemon that used Pluck is immediately affected by the Berry, regardless of whether they are holding an item at the time or not.

Growing Your Own Berries

Before you begin to plant Berries of your own, there are a few preparations that should be made to make your Berry harvesting more efficient and yield better results. You'll want to acquire a Sprayduck, which is a device that allows you to water your Berries to achieve the maximum possible harvest. This item can be obtained from Floaroma's flower shop. To ensure you don't lose track of Berries you've previously planted or visited, it's also a good idea to pick up the Berry Searcher, a Pokétch application obtainable from the Berry Master on Route 208.

In order to achieve the best results from Berry trees, the soil must always be kept moist to allow as many Berries to grow as possible. Having the Sprayduck will allow you to succeed in this endeavor. The soil will change color based on how moist it is. The darker the soil is, the more moist it is - your aim is to water each patch of soil every few hours to keep them as dark as possible to yield the best results. Note that soil dries out faster during the daytime, so you can afford to water more sparingly throughout the night.

New to Diamond and Pearl are the addition several forms of mulch, which can be used to aid your Berry growing ventures. It's a good idea to be familiar with each type of mulch, as each is useful under different conditions. The Berry Master's wife, present on Route 208, sells all types of mulch for 200 PokeDollars.

Growth Mulch
Makes Berries mature in 75% of the time they normally would. When used, the soil requires more frequent watering.
Damp Mulch
Makes Berries mature in 125% of the time they normally would. When used, the soil requires less frequent watering.
Stable Mulch
Extends the time in which Berries must be picked before falling.
Gooey Mulch
Increases the number of new Berry plants that grow where previously matured plants have dropped their Berries.

Berry plants take different amounts of time before they mature enough for Berries to be picked. This depends largely on the rarity of the Berry planted. Furthermore, each Berry plant has its own maximum harvest. That is, the amount of Berries offered by equally well looked after plants will not always be the same. In terms of the Berries this article is concerned with, however, the yield amount is between 1 and 5 Berries per plant, depending on how well nourished the plant is throughout the time it takes to mature. Note that every plant will undergo 4 stages of maturity.

Berry Name Maturing Time
Cheri 3 hours
Chesto 3 hours
Pecha 3 hours
Rawst 3 hours
Aspear 3 hours
Leppa 4 hours
Oran 4 hours
Persim 4 hours
Lum 12 hours
Sitrus 8 hours
Figy 5 hours
Wiki 5 hours
Mago 5 hours
Aguav 5 hours
Iapapa 5 hours
Occa 18 hours
Passho 18 hours
Wacan 18 hours
Rindo 18 hours
Yache 18 hours
Chople 18 hours
Kebia 18 hours
Shuca 18 hours
Coba 18 hours
Payapa 18 hours
Tanga 18 hours
Charti 18 hours
Kasib 18 hours
Haban 18 hours
Colbur 18 hours
Babiri 18 hours
Chilan 18 hours
Liechi 24 hours
Ganlon 24 hours
Salac 24 hours
Petaya 24 hours
Apicot 24 hours
Lansat 24 hours
Starf 24 hours
Enigma 24 hours
Micle 24 hours
Custap 24 hours
Jaboca 24 hours
Rowap 24 hours