What are Berries?
Berries are consumable items found all across the Galar Region. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, berries can be used to lower a pokemon’s Effort Value (EV) or as an ingredient for cooking curry.
Curry on Rice Dishes and Ingredients
Acquiring Berries
Berries can be obtained through:
- Shaking berry trees multiple times. If a wild pokemon appeared from shaking, the player will lose some random berries post-battle.
- Participation in max raid battles as a battle reward.
List of Berries
Below is a list of berries obtainable in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.
Neutral Taste and Unknown Taste Berries
| Berry | Held Item and Berry Description | Berry Tree Location | Taste Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enigma Berry | A rare and completely enigmatic Berry. You won’t know what it tastes like until you eat it. | – | – |
| Hondew Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. Using it on a Pokémon makes it more friendly but lowers its Special Attack base points.
A berry with an unusual taste, but many people like it. When its yellow parts are bulging, the berry is ripe. |
Route 7 | – |
| Kelpsy Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. Using it on a Pokémon makes it more friendly but lowers its Attack base points.
A berry that can be eaten raw. But if you cook them down, the juices you extract will bring out the flavor of any dish. |
Route 7 Rolling Fields (Wild Area) |
None |
| Lansat Berry | A very rare berry. It’s said that holding a Lansat Berry brings joy. It has an intriguing flavor. | – | – |
| Leppa Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, it can restore its 10 PP to a depleted move during battle.
A fun berry that’s full of different flavors. It’s easy to eat because it doesn’t have a dry taste. |
Route 4 Route 6 |
Not Dry |
| Lum Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, it can recover from any status condition during battle.
A berry that has a well-balanced flavor, although it lacks sourness. It has a lot of nutrients that are good for Pokémon. |
Route 9 Axew’s Eye (Wild Area) |
Not Sour |
| Oran Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, it can restore its own HP by 10 points during battle.
A berry that’s an acquired taste, since it has no sweetness. It adds a distinctive flavor if it’s used for cooking. |
Route 4 Rolling Fields (Wild Area) Dappled Grove (Wild Area) Watchtower Ruins (Wild Area) |
Not Sweet |
| Persim Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, it can recover from confusion on its own in a battle.
A berry with a unique flavor. It doesn’t have a dry taste, so it’s actually easy to use for cooking. A ripe Persim Berry has a bright color. |
Route 5 Route 6 |
Not Dry |
| Sitrus Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, it can restore its own HP by a small amount during battle.
A berry that can be used for anything because it’s not spicy and everyone can eat it. |
Route 6 | Not Spicy |
Predominantly Spicy Taste Berries
| Berry | Held Item and Berry Description | Berry Tree Location | Taste Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babiri Berry |
If held by Pokémon, this berry will lessen the damage taken from one super effective steel-type attack.
A berry that’s incredibly hard and spicy. It was used as medicine in the past. |
Bridge Field (Wild Area) | Very Spicy |
| Cheri Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, it can recover from paralysis on its own in battle.
A simple berry that’s easy to use even for novice cooks. Its spicy hot taste is addictive. |
Route 4 Route 5 |
Spicy |
| Chople Berry |
If held by a Pokémon, this berry will lessen the damage taken from one super effective fighting type attack.
A berry with a substance that generates heat in its flesh. It’s invaluable in cold areas. |
Route 9 | Spicy |
| Figy Berry |
If held by a Pokémon, it restores the user’s HP in a pinch but it will cause confusion if the user hates the taste.
A berry with a distinctive shape. It’s filled with spicy components. |
Route 7 | Very Spicy |
| Kee Berry |
If held by a Pokémon, this berry will increase the holder’s defense if it’s hit with a physical move.
A slightly rare berry. You’ll be hit first by its burning spiciness, then its extreme bitterness. |
Axew’s Eye (Wild Area) | Very Spicy & Bitter |
| Liechi Berry | A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, its attack stat will increase when it’s in a pinch.
A slightly rare berry. When you eat it, its spicy and sweet flavors clash in your mouth. |
Route 7 | Spicy & Sweet |
| Occa Berry |
If held by a Pokémon, this berry will lessen the damage taken from one super effective fire-type attack.
A berry that is hard and spicy, but heating it up will increase its sweetness. It’s perfect for a meal with a strong flavor. |
Bridge Field (Wild Area) | Very Spicy |
| Petaya Berry |
A berry to be consumed by a Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, it’s Special Attack stat will increase when it’s in pinch.
A slightly rare berry. It’s eye-poppingly spicy and bitter, but it’s packed with nutrients. |
Route 9 | Spicy & Bitter |
| Pomeg Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. Using it on a Pokémon makes it more friendly but lowers its HP base points.
A berry with sweet and spicy flesh. If you keep chewing it, its bitterness will slowly spread in your mouth. |
Route 7 Dappled Grove (Wild Area) |
Sweet & Spicy |
| Qualot Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. Using it on a Pokémon makes it more friendly but lowers its Defense base points.
A berry with a spicy skin. But its flesh has a sweet fragrance, which stimulates everyone’s appetite. |
Route 7 | Sweet & Spicy |
| Rindo Berry | If held by a Pokémon, this berry will lessen the damage taken from one super effective grass-type attack.
A berry that many adults eat as a dessert. Its bitter flavor is imbued with a subtle spiciness that lingers in your mouth. |
– | Spicy |
| Tamato Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. Using it on a Pokémon makes it more friendly but lowers its Speed base points.
A berry that’s so spicy that your mouth turns red. You could enjoy a scorchingly hot meal by combining this berry with spices. |
Route 7 | Very Spicy |
| Tanga Berry |
A berry with a very spicy flavor. If you’re not careful and use a lot of these berries, you’ll have a spicy hot dish. | Route 9 | Very Spicy |
Predominantly Dry Taste Berries
| Berry | Held Item and Berry Description | Berry Tree Location | Taste Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apicot Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, its Special Defense stat will increase when it’s in a pinch.
A slightly rare berry. Its blue part has a very dry flavor and its green part has a very sour flavor. |
Route 9 | Dry & Sour |
| Charti Berry | If held by a Pokémon, this berry will lessen the damage taken from one super effective rock-type attack.
A berry that’s often used for pickles because of its dry flavor. Boiling them down makes them quite soft. |
– | Very Dry |
| Chesto Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, it can recover from sleep on its own in battle.
A berry whose subtle dryness is known for going very well with greasy ingredients. |
Route 5 | Dry |
| Chilan Berry |
If held by a Pokémon, this Berry will lessen the damage taken from one Normal-type attack.
A berry that has a dry flavor, which is unimaginable from its roundish appearance. It’s good for neutralizing the smell of other ingredients. |
Dappled Grove (Wild Area) | Very Dry |
| Ganlon Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, its Defense stat will increase when it’s in a pinch.
A slightly rare berry with unique flavors. Its intense dry and bitter flavors are loved by some and hated by others. |
Route 7 | Dry & Bitter |
| Kebia Berry |
If held by a Pokémon, this berry will lessen the damage taken from one super effective poison type attack.
A berry with brilliant green color on the outside. That part is sour, but inside, the Berry is packed with dry-flavored, black-colored flesh. |
Axew’s Eye (Wild Area) | Dry & Sour |
| Micle Berry | A very rare berry. Its very dry flavor makes other ingredients taste sweet. | – | Very Dry |
| Passho Berry | If held by a Pokémon, this berry will lessen the damage taken from one super effective Water-type attack.
A dry berry, as you can guess from its appearance. Its soft flesh easily breaks down, melding into liquid to bring out the flavor of a meal. |
– | Very Dry |
| Yache Berry |
A refreshing berry with dry and sour flavors. Eating a chilled Yache Berry cools your heated body. | Lake of Outrage (Wild Area) | Dry & Sour |
Predominantly Sweet Taste Berries
| Berry | Held Item and Berry Description | Berry Tree Location | Taste Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custap Berry | A very rare berry. The flesh underneath its tough skin is sweet and creamy soft. | – | Very Sweet |
| Grepa Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. Using it on a Pokémon makes it more friendly but lowers its Special Defense base points.
A berry that’s good for salad. If you chew it slowly, its sourness and sweetness will spread in your mouth in perfect harmony. |
Hammerlocke Hills (Wild Area) | Sour & Sweet |
| Kasib Berry |
A berry that is perfect for making a dessert due to its flowerlike shape and sweetness. It is sometimes dried and used as a good-luck charm. | Bridge Field (Wild Area) | Very Sweet |
| Liechi Berry | A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, its attack stat will increase when it’s in a pinch.
A slightly rare berry. When you eat it, its spicy and sweet flavors clash in your mouth. |
Route 7 | Spicy & Sweet |
| Mago Berry |
If held by Pokémon, it restores the user’s HP in a pinch, but it will cause confusion if the user hates the taste.
A berry that’s easy to eat raw and perfect for a quick treat. The curvier the berry is, the sweeter it is. |
Route 7 | Very Sweet |
| Maranga Berry |
A slightly rare berry. Its outside is very bitter, but its inside tastes like a sweet drink. | Axew’s Eye (Wild Area) | Very Bitter & Sweet |
| Payapa Berry |
If held by a Pokémon, this berry will lessen the damage taken from one super effective psychic-type attack.
A berry with a sweet flavor and juicy fragrance. The rounder the Berry swells, the sweeter and juicier it gets. |
Hammerlocke Hills (Wild Area) | Very Sweet |
| Pecha Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, it can recover from poisoning on its own in battle.
A berry that’s easy to get and often used for cooking. It’s very popular for its refreshing sweetness. |
Route 3 Route 4 |
Sweet |
| Pomeg Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. Using it on a Pokémon makes it more friendly but lowers its HP base points.
A berry with sweet and spicy flesh. If you keep chewing it, its bitterness will slowly spread in your mouth. |
Route 7 Dappled Grove (Wild Area) |
Sweet & Spicy |
| Qualot Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. Using it on a Pokémon makes it more friendly but lowers its Defense base points.
A berry with a spicy skin. But its flesh has a sweet fragrance, which stimulates everyone’s appetite. |
Route 7 | Sweet & Spicy |
| Roseli Berry |
If held by a Pokémon, this berry will lessen the damage taken from one super effective fairy-type attack.
A berry that can be used for herbal tea. Its rich sweetness and elegant fragrance make this berry perfect as an ingredient in a sophisticated dish. |
Bridge Field (Wild Area) | Very Sweet |
| Salac Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, its Speed stat will increase when it’s in a pinch.
A slightly rare berry. The flesh underneath its bumpy skin is incredibly sweet and sour. |
Route 9 Axew’s Eye (Wild Area) |
Sweet & Sour |
| Shuca Berry |
A berry with sweetness-laden pulp. It’s delicious as is, but heating it up brings out a pleasant aroma. | Lake of Outrage (Wild Area) | Sweet |
| Wacan Berry | A pretty-looking yellow Berry. Its sour-sweet flavor and cute appearance are perfect for sweets. Jam made of these berries is also delicious. | – | Sour & Sweet |
Predominantly Bitter Taste Berries
| Berry | Held Item and Berry Description | Berry Tree Location | Taste Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aguav Berry |
If held by a Pokémon, it restores the user’s HP in a pinch but will cause confusion if the user hates the taste.
A berry with a bitter flavor that grows more pronounced near the stem. Slow cooking brings out the depth in its flavor. |
Route 9 | Very Bitter |
| Coba Berry |
A berry that’s hard and bitter. It’s blue in color, and chewing it makes your tongue bright blue. | Motostoke Riverbank (Wild Area) | Very Bitter |
| Ganlon Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, its Defense stat will increase when it’s in a pinch.
A slightly rare berry with unique flavors. Its intense dry and bitter flavors are loved by some and hated by others. |
Route 7 | Dry & Bitter |
| Haban Berry |
If held by a Pokémon,this berry will lessen the damage taken from one super effective dragon type attack.
A berry with a unique bitter flavor. Boiling down these Berries brings out their sweetness, which makes it easier to eat them. |
Lake of Outrage (Wild Area) | Very Bitter |
| Jacoba Berry | A very rare berry. It needs to be handled carefully— otherwise its bitter drupelets will pop. | – | Very Bitter |
| Kee Berry |
If held by a Pokémon, this berry will increase the holder’s defense if it’s hit with a physical move.
A slightly rare berry. You’ll be hit first by its burning spiciness, then its extreme bitterness. |
Axew’s Eye (Wild Area) | Very Spicy & Bitter |
| Maranga Berry |
If held by a Pokémon, this berry will increase the holder’s Special Defense if it’s hit with a special move.
A slightly rare berry. Its outside is very bitter, but its inside tastes like a sweet drink. |
Axew’s Eye (Wild Area) | Very Bitter & Sweet |
| Petaya Berry |
A slightly rare berry. It’s eye-poppingly spicy and bitter, but it’s packed with nutrients. | Route 9 | Spicy & Bitter |
| Rawst Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, it can recover from a burn on its own in battle.
A berry that’s used as a secret ingredient for cooking because its slight bitterness adds a kick to any dish. |
Route 3 Route 6 |
Bitter |
Predominantly Sour Taste Berries
| Berry | Held Item and Berry Description | Berry Tree Location | Taste Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apicot Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, its Special Defense stat will increase when it’s in a pinch.
A slightly rare berry. Its blue part has a very dry flavor and its green part has a very sour flavor. |
Route 9 | Dry & Sour |
| Aspear Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, it can recover from being frozen on its own battle.
A berry that gives off a sour fragrance when you bite it. Using a lot of them adds a light aftertaste to a dish. |
North Lake Miloch (Wild Area) Giant’s Seat (Wild Area) |
Sour |
| Colbur Berry |
If held by a Pokémon, this berry will lessen the damage taken from one super effective dark-type attack.
A spiky berry. It’s sour, as you can imagine from its appearance. It’s said to latch on to a Pokémon with its tiny hooks so it can be carried to far-off places. |
Axew’s Eye (Wild Area) | Very Sour |
| Grepa Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. Using it on a Pokémon makes it more friendly but lowers its Special Defense base points.
A berry that’s good for salad. If you chew it slowly, its sourness and sweetness will spread in your mouth in perfect harmony. |
Hammerlocke Hills (Wild Area) | Sour & Sweet |
| Iapapa Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, it restores the user’s HP in a pinch, but will cause confusion if the user hates the taste.
A big berry that’s full of sourness and water inside. |
Route 9 | Very Sour |
| Kebia Berry |
A berry with brilliant green color on the outside. That part is sour, but inside, the Berry is packed with dry-flavored, black-colored flesh. | Axew’s Eye (Wild Area) | Dry & Sour |
| Rowap Berry | A very rare berry. It’s so sour that it could make people cry, so you need to use it little by little by dividing it into small pieces. | – | Very Sour |
| Salac Berry |
A berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, its Speed stat will increase when it’s in a pinch.
A slightly rare berry. The flesh underneath its bumpy skin is incredibly sweet and sour. |
Route 9 Axew’s Eye (Wild Area) |
Sweet & Sour |
| Wacan Berry | A pretty-looking yellow Berry. Its sour-sweet flavor and cute appearance are perfect for sweets. Jam made of these berries is also delicious. | – | – |
| Wiki Berry |
If held by a Pokémon, it restores the user’s HP in a pinch but it will cause confusion if the user hates the taste.
A berry with bumps that are full of sour flavor. You can enjoy its texture, too. |
– | Very Sour |
| Yache Berry |
A refreshing berry with dry and sour flavors. Eating a chilled Yache Berry cools your heated body. | Lake of Outrage (Wild Area) | Dry & Sour |
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