Occa Berry is a type of Berry in the Pokémon series that provides a specific defensive benefit. When held by a Pokémon, an Occa Berry reduces the damage taken from a super-effective Fire-type move by 50%. This Berry is particularly useful in competitive battles where predicting and mitigating super-effective moves can play a crucial role in strategy.
Common Uses: 1. Competitive Battles: Trainers often equip Occa Berries to Pokémon that are weak to Fire-type moves, such as Steel, Grass, Ice, or Bug types. This can be especially important for Pokémon that need to survive a hit from a Fire-type move to retaliate or set up their own strategy. 2. Battle Facilities: In various battle-focused facilities like the Battle Tower or Battle Frontier, having an Occa Berry can give a significant advantage by allowing a Pokémon to endure an otherwise devastating Fire-type attack.
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