Summary
Salac Berry is a type of Berry in the Pokémon series known for its unique effect of boosting a Pokémon's Speed stat in battle. When a Pokémon holding a Salac Berry drops to 25% or less of its maximum HP, the Berry activates and increases the holder's Speed by one stage.
Effects
- Activation Threshold: The Salac Berry activates when the holder's HP falls to 25% or less.
- Stat Boost: Upon activation, it raises the holder's Speed stat by one stage, which can turn the tide in battles by allowing the Pokémon to outspeed opponents.
Common Uses
- Competitive Battling: The Salac Berry is often used in competitive battling strategies to give slower Pokémon a much-needed Speed boost at critical moments, allowing them to take advantage of their other strengths.
- Endurance Strategies: It is particularly useful for Pokémon with high attack stats but lower Speed, or for those utilizing "Endeavor"