Apicot Berry

Generation

Generation III

Description

A Berry that raises the holder’s Special Defense when its HP is low.

Battle

Stat Boost

Gen IV+

Raises Special Defense by 1 stage when consumed via Fling or similar effects

Held

Stat Boost

Gen III+

Raises Special Defense by 1 stage when HP is 1/4 or less (2 stages with Ripen)

(Activates at 1/2 HP with Gluttony)

VersionBuySell

BDSP

SWSH

A hold item that raises Sp. Def in a pinch.

FRLG

When held by a Pokémon, it raises the Sp. Def stat in a pinch.

A Poffin ingredient. If held by a Pokémon, it raises its Sp. Def stat in a pinch.

HGSS

If held by a Pokémon, it raises its Sp. Def stat in a pinch.

A Berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, its Sp. Def stat will increase when it's in a pinch.

If a Pokémon holds one of these Berries, its Sp. Def stat will be boosted should it find itself in a pinch.

StatEffectGenerations

Sp. Def

+1 stage

Gen III+

Versions	Method	Location	Notes
R		Event distribution
SW		Route 9 - Galar Berry trees	Also found in Dappled Grove, Giant's Cap, Lake of Outrage
S	()	Area Zero Sparkling overworld item

Event	Method	Period	Region	Notes
Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire Promotion Seviper	—	10/07/2004 – 16/07/2004	United States	Held item
2004 Tanabata Jirachi	—	01/07/2004 – 15/08/2004	Japan	Held item
2005 Tanabata Jirachi	—	17/07/2005 – 21/08/2005	Japan	Held item