Pokemon Sword and Shield - Item Effect Changes

Details on Item Effect Changes in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Included are an overview, list of items sorted by type, their previous effects as well as their updated effects.

Pokemon Sword and Shield - Item Effect Changes

Overview

There are many notable changes in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield that take place in the overworld and in battle. Among them include changes in the effects of items. Below is a list of items and a comparison between their old and new effects.

List of changes for items

Pinch Berries (FIWAM)

Item Previous effect Updated effect
Aguav Berry When the Pokemon’s health reaches below 25%, it heals 50% of its max health. Confuses the Pokemon if it dislikes bitter flavor. When the Pokemon’s health reaches below 25%, it heals 33% of its max health. Confuses the Pokemon if it dislikes bitter flavor.
Figy Berry When the Pokemon’s health reaches below 25%, it heals 50% of its max health. Confuses the Pokemon if it dislikes spicy flavor. When the Pokemon’s health reaches below 25%, it heals 33% of its max health. Confuses the Pokemon if it dislikes spicy flavor.
Iapapa Berry When the Pokemon’s health reaches below 25%, it heals 50% of its max health. Confuses the Pokemon if it dislikes sour flavor. When the Pokemon’s health reaches below 25%, it heals 33% of its max health. Confuses the Pokemon if it dislikes sour flavor.
Mago Berry When the Pokemon’s health reaches below 25%, it heals 50% of its max health. Confuses the Pokemon if it dislikes sweet flavor. When the Pokemon’s health reaches below 25%, it heals 33% of its max health. Confuses the Pokemon if it dislikes sweet flavor.
Wiki Berry When the Pokemon’s health reaches below 25%, it heals 50% of its max health. Confuses the Pokemon if it dislikes dry flavor. When the Pokemon’s health reaches below 25%, it heals 33% of its max health. Confuses the Pokemon if it dislikes dry flavor.

Berries

Poke Balls

Item Previous effect Updated effect
Dream Ball It can catch any wild Pokemon in the Entree Forest. Three times the chance to capture a sleeping Pokemon.

Poke Balls

Training items

Item Previous effect Updated effect
Rare Candy No effect on Pokemon at level 100. Evolves a basic or stage 1 Pokemon after feeding it a rare candy at level 100.

How to Get Rare Candies

Pokemon Sword and Shield Recommended Article List

▼Pokemon Sword and Shield Recommended Articles
Expansion Pass All Diglett Locations Gen 8 Starters
Galar Dex Pokemon Battles Walkthroughs
Beginner Guides Strategy Guides Game Database
Strategy Guides Post-Game TM Locations
TR List Evolution Stones Evolution Methods

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