Mochi

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Mochi (Japanese: もち Mochi) is a type of item introduced in Generation IX. They can be obtained from participating in Ogre Oustin'. They can be used to increase a Pokémon's EVs in a specific stat, and are flavored with Berries kneaded into the dough.

Pecharunt's Binding Mochi

Mochi variants

Two unobtainable variants of mochi are mentioned in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Kitakami Mochi

The first, known as Kitakami Mochi (Japanese: キタカミもち Kitakami Mochi), was mentioned during the events of The Teal Mask, having been used to feed the Loyal Three in Kitakami Hall shortly after their revival. It is never shown, but is heavily implied to be made with Herba Mystica, as it caused each of the three to transform into Titanic Pokémon. The effects are temporary as the trio reverted back down to normal size after being defeated respectively .

Binding Mochi
Carmine under the effects of the Binding Mochi

The second, known as Binding Mochi (Japanese: くさりもち Chain Mochi), is naturally made by the Mythical Pokémon Pecharunt. This variety of mochi is described as toxic or poisonous, but with a sweet taste and aroma. When consumed by humans or Pokémon, the Binding Mochi draws out their desires, greed, and capabilities, chaining them to Pecharunt's will. According to Penny, the mochi that Pecharunt creates are somewhat sweet.

Humans under Pecharunt's control have purple eyes and are surrounded by a purple aura. The controlled humans also hold their arms while performing a chicken dance-like movement, repeating the word "mochi" constantly. However, in some cases, like with Hideko, it is shown that the possessed human can still speak somewhat freely, though it may simply be Pecharunt influencing the propagation of the mochi among humans. Humans under its influence are often still prone to innate emotion and desires — Arven is visibly embarrassed while dancing, Penny instinctively combines the word "mochi" with "Veevee", and Nemona still expresses a strong urge to battle, being able to morph "mochi" into "match".

List of Mochi

Name Stat
Health Mochi Health Mochi
Muscle Mochi Muscle Mochi
Resist Mochi Resist Mochi
Genius Mochi Genius Mochi
Clever Mochi Clever Mochi
Swift Mochi Swift Mochi
Fresh-Start Mochi Fresh-Start Mochi N/A

In the games

Mechanics

The first six mochi each provide ten EVs in a particular stat, similar to vitamins. This consumes the mochi.

The seventh mochi, the Fresh-Start Mochi, resets a Pokémon's effort values in all stats to zero.

In the TCG

Binding Mochi in the TCG
Main article: Binding Mochi (Shrouded Fable 55)

The Binding Mochi was introduced as a Pokémon Tool card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era). It was first released in the Japanese Night Wanderer subset and the English Shrouded Fable special expansion, with artwork by 5ban Graphics. It increases the attack damage done by the Poisoned Pokémon it is attached to against the opponent's Active Pokémon by 40.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 麻糬 Màhsyùh
Mandarin 麻糬 Máshǔ *
粘糕 Niángāo *
France Flag.png French Mochi
Germany Flag.png German Mochi
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Moci
Italy Flag.png Italian Mochi
South Korea Flag.png Korean Tteok
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Moti
Spain Flag.png Spanish Mochi
Thailand Flag.png Thai โมจิ Mochi


Kitakami Mochi

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 北上糬 Bākséuhng Syùh
Mandarin 北上糬 Běishàng Shǔ *
北上粘糕 Běishàng Niángāo *
France Flag.png French Mochi de Septentria
Germany Flag.png German Kitakami-Mochi
Italy Flag.png Italian Mochi di Nordivia
South Korea Flag.png Korean 북신떡 Buksin Tteok
Spain Flag.png Spanish Mochi de Noroteo


Binding Mochi

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 鎖鏈糬 Sólihn Syùh
Mandarin 鎖鏈糬 Suǒliàn Shǔ *
锁链粘糕 Suǒliàn Niángāo *
France Flag.png French Mochi de Servitude
Germany Flag.png German Ketten-Mochi
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Moci Rantai
Italy Flag.png Italian Mochi soggioganti
South Korea Flag.png Korean 사슬떡 Saseul Tteok
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Moti Vinculante
Spain Flag.png Spanish Mochi Cadena
Thailand Flag.png Thai โมจิอันทุ Mochi Anthu

See also


Types of items
General Evolution stonesFossilsFlutesShardsHeld items
Evolution itemsEscape itemsExchangeable itemsValuable items
Battle itemsScentsNectarsCandyIngredients
Medicine Status condition healing itemsVitaminsFeathers
MintsMochiDrinksHerbal medicine
Berry and Apricorn Poké BallsApricornsBerriesMulch
Aesthetic DecorationsAccessoriesBackdropsPropsDécor
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