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'''Apricorns''' (Japanese: '''ぼんぐりのみ''' ''Bonguri Fruit'') are special fruits that are native to the [[Johto]] region. They appear to be related to {{Berries}}, and are encountered only in {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. | '''Apricorns''' (Japanese: '''ぼんぐりのみ''' ''Bonguri Fruit'') are special fruits that are native to the [[Johto]] region. They appear to be related to {{Berries}}, and are encountered only in {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. | ||
The most major difference between Apricorns and Berries is in the use of the fruit. While Berries can be used in and outside battle by a Pokémon, an Apricorn's outer skin is far too tough for it to be eaten by a Pokémon. Instead, they must first be blended into juice. Usually, Apricorns are hollowed out by specialists and fitted with special devices to be used | The most major difference between Apricorns and Berries is in the use of the fruit. While Berries can be used in and outside battle by a Pokémon, an Apricorn's outer skin is far too tough for it to be eaten by a Pokémon. Instead, they must first be [[Apriblender|blended]] into juice. Usually, Apricorns are hollowed out by specialists and fitted with special devices to be used as special [[Poké Ball]]s. One such specialist, [[Kurt]], lives in [[Azalea Town]] with his granddaughter, [[Maizie]], who assists him in his work. | ||
[[File:Route 37 Apricorns IV.png|thumb|200px|The group of Apricorn trees on {{rt|37|Johto}} in Generation IV]] | [[File:Route 37 Apricorns IV.png|thumb|200px|The group of Apricorn trees on {{rt|37|Johto}} in Generation IV]] | ||