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[[File:Apricorn.png|thumb|230px | [[File:Apricorn.png|thumb|230px|The seven Apricorns]] | ||
'''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}}. | ||
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The special [[Poké Ball]]s made from Apricorns are unique, quite rare, and often valuable for a Trainer to have on hand in battle. This is due to the fragile nature of Apricorn trees, which may die if too many Apricorns are picked at once or before they are mature enough. Only one Apricorn may be picked per tree per day, in order to prevent harm to it. | The special [[Poké Ball]]s made from Apricorns are unique, quite rare, and often valuable for a Trainer to have on hand in battle. This is due to the fragile nature of Apricorn trees, which may die if too many Apricorns are picked at once or before they are mature enough. Only one Apricorn may be picked per tree per day, in order to prevent harm to it. | ||
[[File:Route 37 Apricorns IV.png|thumb|200px | [[File:Route 37 Apricorns IV.png|thumb|200px|The group of Apricorn trees on {{rt|37|Johto}} in Generation IV]] | ||
In times gone by, the only Poké Balls that existed were made from Apricorns, with the process used to create the Poké Balls being developed sometime between 400 and 700 years<!--Between the burning of Brass Tower and first Orange League competitions--> before the present day in all Pokémon [[canon]]s. As they were the only Poké Balls at the time, Apricorn Balls were quite common, unlike in modern times, when large companies such as [[Silph Co.]] and the [[Devon Corporation]] develop Poké Balls mechanically and mass-produce them for use by Trainers. | In times gone by, the only Poké Balls that existed were made from Apricorns, with the process used to create the Poké Balls being developed sometime between 400 and 700 years<!--Between the burning of Brass Tower and first Orange League competitions--> before the present day in all Pokémon [[canon]]s. As they were the only Poké Balls at the time, Apricorn Balls were quite common, unlike in modern times, when large companies such as [[Silph Co.]] and the [[Devon Corporation]] develop Poké Balls mechanically and mass-produce them for use by Trainers. | ||
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==Differences between generations== | ==Differences between generations== | ||
[[File:Route 37 Apricorns II.png|thumb|200px | [[File:Route 37 Apricorns II.png|thumb|200px|The group of Apricorn trees on {{rt|37|Johto}} in Generation II]] | ||
While Apricorns have retained their properties between the five games in which they are available, the most major tweak to them has been their availability. In all [[Generation II]] games, only one of each is available per day, from the Apricorn trees on [[Route]]s {{rtn|37|Johto}} and {{rtn|42|Johto}} and in [[Azalea Town]]. In {{v|Crystal}}, Kurt is able to make more than one Apricorn Ball per day, if he is given multiple Apricorns of the same color. | While Apricorns have retained their properties between the five games in which they are available, the most major tweak to them has been their availability. In all [[Generation II]] games, only one of each is available per day, from the Apricorn trees on [[Route]]s {{rtn|37|Johto}} and {{rtn|42|Johto}} and in [[Azalea Town]]. In {{v|Crystal}}, Kurt is able to make more than one Apricorn Ball per day, if he is given multiple Apricorns of the same color. | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
Apricorns made their only {{pkmn|anime}} appearance in ''[[EP143|Going Apricorn!]]''. After [[Kurt]] had given {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} a [[Fast Ball]] each, made from | Apricorns made their only {{pkmn|anime}} appearance in ''[[EP143|Going Apricorn!]]''. After [[Kurt]] had given {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} a [[Fast Ball]] each, made from White Apricorns growing next to his house, he sent them to collect other Apricorns with [[Maizie]]. After several failed attempts at picking up Apricorns, {{ashfr|the group}} managed to pick up two Blue Apricorns and a Black Apricorn, which Kurt used to make a pair of [[Lure Ball]]s and a [[Heavy Ball]] for them, which they obtained shortly before leaving [[Azalea Town]] in the [[EP144|next episode]]. | ||
===Gallery=== | ===Gallery=== | ||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Apricorn Adventures.png|thumb| | [[File:Apricorn Adventures.png|thumb|210px|An Apricorn in Pokémon Adventures]] | ||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
Apricorns were first mentioned in ''[[PS101|Teddiursa's Picnic]]'', in which Kurt used various Apricorns to make special Poké Balls. {{adv|Gold}} attempted and failed to eat the fruit of an Apricorn. Apricorns were later mentioned in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', in which Gold was seen running after adding Apricorns into the [[Apriblender]] so the Apricorns would mix to make Aprijuice. | Apricorns were first mentioned in ''[[PS101|Teddiursa's Picnic]]'', in which Kurt used various Apricorns to make special Poké Balls. {{adv|Gold}} attempted and failed to eat the fruit of an Apricorn. Apricorns were later mentioned in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', in which Gold was seen running after adding Apricorns into the [[Apriblender]] so the Apricorns would mix to make Aprijuice. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Apricorn respawn.png|thumb | [[File:Apricorn respawn.png|thumb|[[Green Apricorn|Grn Apricorn]]'s tree on {{rt|30|Johto}} respawning at midnight]] | ||
* The word Apricorn may be a combination of "{{wp|apricot}}" and "{{wp|acorn}}". "Bonguri" may come from the {{wp|Castanea crenata|Japanese chestnut}}, known as にほんぐり (''nihonguri''), or from the {{wp|acorn}}, どんぐり (''donguri''). | * The word Apricorn may be a combination of "{{wp|apricot}}" and "{{wp|acorn}}". "Bonguri" may come from the {{wp|Castanea crenata|Japanese chestnut}}, known as にほんぐり (''nihonguri''), or from the {{wp|acorn}}, どんぐり (''donguri''). | ||
* A woman in the [[Azalea Town]] [[Pokémon Center]] mentions that before Poké Balls became standardized, everyone used hollowed-out Apricorns to capture Pokémon. | * A woman in the [[Azalea Town]] [[Pokémon Center]] mentions that before Poké Balls became standardized, everyone used hollowed-out Apricorns to capture Pokémon. | ||
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