Damp Mulch

Damp Mulch is a type of item used in the Pokémon games.

Basic Information:

• Category: Mulch
• Cost: 200 Pokédollars
• Availability: Can be purchased from the Flower Shop in Floaroma Town in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

Effect:

• When used on a patch of soil, it extends the growth stages of a planted Berry by 25% more time.
• It helps in retaining soil moisture, making the soil dry out more slowly.
• Primarily used for Berry farming to optimize the growth and yield of Berries.

In-Game Use:

• Used by trainers who focus on cultivating Berries for various in-game benefits like creating Pokéblocks, Poffins, and using Berries in battles.
• Particularly useful in regions where Berry farming is a significant gameplay feature.
• Allows players to better manage their Berry gardens by reducing the frequency of watering needed.

Game Appearances:

• Introduced in Generation IV
• Available in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
• Not typically found or used in later generations' main series games

Strategic Applications:

• Indirectly supports battles by ensuring a steady supply of Berries, which can be essential for healing or status condition cures during battles.
• Useful for players aiming to grow rare or large quantities of Berries without needing constant attention to watering.

Interesting Facts:

• One of several types of mulch introduced to enhance Berry farming mechanics.
• Represents an aspect of Pokémon games that encourage time management and agricultural strategy.
• The name "Damp Mulch" reflects its function of keeping soil moist longer, reducing the player's need to water plants as often.

Used on a patch of soil : Plant’s growth stages will each last 25% more time. Dries soil out more slowly.

Short Effect: Growing time of berries is increased, but the soil dries out slower.

Used on a patch of soil : Plant’s growth stages will each last 25% more time. Dries soil out more slowly.

Fling Information

Fling Power: 30

• Cost 200
• Category Mulch