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Much as other aspects of the Pokémon franchise received their most major updates in the transition from Generation II to Generation III, the Berry system was completely overhauled in [[Generation III]]. Each of the Berries introduced in Generation III was given a number, not unlike the [[Pokédex]] numbers given to Pokémon, with the first ten in this ordering system having identical or nearly-identical effects to the Berries of Generation II. Several more Berries, found at the end of the listing, are extremely rare, with effects similar to items like {{DL|Battle item|X Attack}}. A majority of Berries, however, find their only use in being made into [[Pokéblock]]s for {{pkmn|Contest}}s. In the same way most Pokémon resemble real-world animals, these Berries typically resemble real-world fruit (though not all fruit represented are berries, botanically or in common parlance, in real life). Descriptive tags detail some of their traits, much like a Pokédex entry, which are often shared with their real-world counterparts. | Much as other aspects of the Pokémon franchise received their most major updates in the transition from Generation II to Generation III, the Berry system was completely overhauled in [[Generation III]]. Each of the Berries introduced in Generation III was given a number, not unlike the [[Pokédex]] numbers given to Pokémon, with the first ten in this ordering system having identical or nearly-identical effects to the Berries of Generation II. Several more Berries, found at the end of the listing, are extremely rare, with effects similar to items like {{DL|Battle item|X Attack}}. A majority of Berries, however, find their only use in being made into [[Pokéblock]]s for {{pkmn|Contest}}s. In the same way most Pokémon resemble real-world animals, these Berries typically resemble real-world fruit (though not all fruit represented are berries, botanically or in common parlance, in real life). Descriptive tags detail some of their traits, much like a Pokédex entry, which are often shared with their real-world counterparts. | ||
While in Generation II, all Berries would regenerate at midnight, with only one fruit available from each tree each day, Generation III elaborated the system, giving each Berry a specific growth time, ranging between four hours and four days, and four stages of maturity which would be reached at the quarter, halfway, and three-quarters point of the full maturity time. Additionally, Berries no longer grew only in a specific plant that was a permanent fixture in the landscape, but in plants that disappeared when the Berries were picked from them, leaving behind a patch of [[ | While in Generation II, all Berries would regenerate at midnight, with only one fruit available from each tree each day, Generation III elaborated the system, giving each Berry a specific growth time, ranging between four hours and four days, and four stages of maturity which would be reached at the quarter, halfway, and three-quarters point of the full maturity time. Additionally, Berries no longer grew only in a specific plant that was a permanent fixture in the landscape, but in plants that disappeared when the Berries were picked from them, leaving behind a patch of [[soft soil]] where another Berry could be planted. | ||
This [[ | This [[soft soil]] only exists in [[Hoenn]], however, and is not present in the [[Kanto]] or [[Orre]] regions. Thus, in {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, Berries that the {{player}} obtains can be repeatedly grown in any patch of soft soil, but not in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. However, in FireRed and LeafGreen, many varieties of Berries can be repeatedly obtained in the [[Sevii Islands]]' [[Berry Forest]], where certain Berries regularly fall off trees and [[items#recurring items|regenerate themselves]]. | ||
Beginning in this generation, Berries are typically grouped in "families". This is an unofficial term for a group of five Berries that have the same growth period and similar flavoring distributions (such as Razz, which is mostly spicy but somewhat dry, and Bluk, which is mostly dry but somewhat sweet). | Beginning in this generation, Berries are typically grouped in "families". This is an unofficial term for a group of five Berries that have the same growth period and similar flavoring distributions (such as Razz, which is mostly spicy but somewhat dry, and Bluk, which is mostly dry but somewhat sweet). | ||
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[[File:HGSS Berry Tree.png|frame|Miniature {{b|Wacan}} and {{b|Yache}} trees grow in the [[Berry Planter]]]] | [[File:HGSS Berry Tree.png|frame|Miniature {{b|Wacan}} and {{b|Yache}} trees grow in the [[Berry Planter]]]] | ||
[[File:Berry Pot.png|thumb|left|120px|A Berry Pot with a {{b|Leppa}} tree growing inside.]] | [[File:Berry Pot.png|thumb|left|120px|A Berry Pot with a {{b|Leppa}} tree growing inside.]] | ||
In addition to the base growth time changes, special [[mulch]] was introduced that could be spread over a patch of | In addition to the base growth time changes, special [[mulch]] was introduced that could be spread over a patch of soft soil to alter the growth rate of Berry plants, allowing them to be tended to more easily by those with a busy schedule. This mulch is available only at the [[Berry Master]]'s house in [[Sinnoh]] or at the flower shop in [[Goldenrod City]] in [[Johto]]. | ||
Like how Berries were most used in Generation III to make Pokéblocks, in Generation IV Berries are used to make [[Poffin]], which achieves a similar [[condition]]-enhancing effect. Aside from this, those which have no in-battle effect can be traded in for [[Accessory|Accessories]] to be used to dress up Pokémon for {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s and pictures. | Like how Berries were most used in Generation III to make Pokéblocks, in Generation IV Berries are used to make [[Poffin]], which achieves a similar [[condition]]-enhancing effect. Aside from this, those which have no in-battle effect can be traded in for [[Accessory|Accessories]] to be used to dress up Pokémon for {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s and pictures. | ||
While in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, [[ | While in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, [[soft soil]] could be found in most places in [[Sinnoh]], much like in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, no soft soil exists in [[Johto]] or [[Kanto]], visited in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. The [[Berry Pots]], however, hold four portable patches of soft soil, allowing the player to carry their Berry trees with them ''anywhere''. | ||
===List of Berries=== | ===List of Berries=== | ||
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==Proper care of Berry plants== | ==Proper care of Berry plants== | ||
After a Berry is planted in | After a Berry is planted in soft soil, a player can ignore it until it bears fruit, which will often yield more Berries than initially planted, as most Berry trees will bear more than one fruit at minimum. Truly effective care, however, requires that the player pay close attention to the growing times, watering it, and picking it when it bears fruit so as to reap the benefit. | ||
===In Generation III=== | ===In Generation III=== | ||
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====Stages==== | ====Stages==== | ||
After they are planted in | After they are planted in soft soil, all Berries have four stages of growth, which they will assume after a quarter, half, and three quarters of their full growth time has passed since their planting. Specific messages are associated with specific growth times, and will be displayed if the player checks the plant. | ||
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