The Maranga Berry is a Berry introduced in Generation VI.
Details
In-Battle Effect
If the holder is hit by a special attack, the Maranga Berry is consumed and the holder's Sp. Def is raised by one stage.
If flung, it raises the _target's Sp. Def stat by one stage.
Berry Information
| Generation VI (XY) | |||
| Growth Time | Hours per Stage | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Hours | 16 | Minimum: 1 Maximum: 10 | |
| Color: Blue |
Berry Fields Pest | ||
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| Juice Shoppe Group | Special Recipes | ||
| 3 | Perilous Soup (used with Kee Berry) | ||
| Generation VI (ORAS) | |||
| Growth Time | Hours per Stage | Yield | |
| 32 Hours | 8 | Minimum: 2 Maximum: 13 | |
| Color | Pokéblock+ Rate | ||
| Yellow | Medium High | ||
| Generation VII | |||
| Growth Time | Yield | ||
| 72 Hours (54 + 6 + 8 + 4) |
Minimum: 2 Maximum: 8 | ||
| Associated Festival Plaza Dye | Pastel Blue | ||
| Generation VIII (SwSh) | |||
| Artwork | Curry Description | ||
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A slightly rare Berry. Its outside is very bitter, but its inside tastes like a sweet drink. | ||
| Berry Flavor Values | Curry Flavor (When Cooked Alone) | ||
| Spicy 1, Dry 1, Sweet 5, Bitter 5, Sour 1 | Plain | ||
| Generation VIII (BDSP) | |||
| The Maranga Berry has no data in BDSP. | |||
Description
| Games | Description |
| XYORAS SMUSUMPE SwSh |
If held by a Pokémon, this Berry will increase the holder's Sp. Def if it's hit with a special move. |
Locations
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Origin
The Maranga Berry is based on a marang, which it also gets its name from. Its ability to raise the holder's Special Defense when hit by a special move may reference the thick skin and pungent stench from the fruit, causing it to have defensive capabilities.
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