Apicot-Berry 
Apicot Berry is a consumable held item in the Pokémon series that activates under specific conditions. When a Pokémon holding an Apicot Berry's HP falls below 25% (or ¼ of its maximum HP), the berry is consumed to raise the holder’s Special Defense stat by one stage, which can be crucial in turning the tide of battle, especially for Pokémon with high HP or those functioning in defensive roles.
In competitive play, the Apicot Berry is often used in strategies that involve setting up certain moves like Belly Drum or Substitute, which can intentionally lower a Pokémon’s HP to activate the Berry’s effect. Pokémon with bulkier stats or those specifically designed to take hits, such as Cresselia or Reuniclus, can benefit from this item to enhance their survivability against special attackers.
Interesting facts about the Apicot Berry include: - It was first introduced in Generation III (Ruby and Sapphire). - The Berry's effect can be maximized in conjunction with abilities like Gl
Attribute
Category:
in-a-pinchCost:
80
Effect:
- Held in battle : When the holder has 1/4 its max HP remaining or less, it consumes this item to raise its Special Defense by one stage.
Flavor Texts:
- ruby-sapphire: A hold item that raises SP. DEF in a pinch.
- emerald: A hold item that raises SP. DEF in a pinch.
- firered-leafgreen: When held by a POKéMON, it raises the SP. DEF stat in a pinch.
- diamond-pearl: A Poffin ingredient. If held by a Pokémon, it raises its Sp. Def stat in a pinch.
- platinum: A Poffin ingredient. If held by a Pokémon, it raises its Sp. Def stat in a pinch.
- heartgold-soulsilver: If held by a Pokémon, it raises its Sp. Def stat in a pinch.
- black-white: If held by a Pokémon, it raises its Sp. Def stat in a pinch.
- black-2-white-2: If held by a Pokémon, it raises its Sp. Def stat in a pinch.
- x-y: A Berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, its Sp. Def stat will increase when it’s in a pinch.
- sun-moon: A Berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, its Sp. Def stat will increase when it’s in a pinch.
- ultra-sun-ultra-moon: A Berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, its Sp. Def stat will increase when it’s in a pinch.
- lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: A Berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, its Sp. Def stat will increase when it’s in a pinch.
- sword-shield: A Berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, its Sp. Def stat will increase when it’s in a pinch.
Fling Effect
Fling Power
10
Game Indices
- generation-iii (Game Index: 172)
- generation-iv (Game Index: 205)
- generation-v (Game Index: 205)
- generation-vi (Game Index: 205)
- generation-vii (Game Index: 205)
- generation-viii (Game Index: 205)