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[[File:Apricorn.png|thumb|The seven Apricorns.]]
[[File:Apricorn.png|thumb|All seven of the Apricorns]]An '''Apricorn '''is a type of berry that grows in [[Gold]], [[Silver]], [[Pokemon Crystal|Crystal]], [[HeartGold]] and [[SoulSilver]]. In the original GBC games, an apricorn would be given to Kurt in [[Azalea Town]] who would then, 24 hours later, turn it into a [[Poké Ball]] that you could use. These Poké Balls are completely unique and impossible to obtain any other way (other than those given as gifts by certain NPCs).
 
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{{Nihongo|Apricorns|ぼんぐりのみ|Bonguri Fruit}} are a special type of fruit that are native within the [[Johto]] [[region]]. They appear similar to that of the more common [[Berries]] and are only encountered typically in the games centered within that region: ''[[Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version|Pokémon Gold, Silver]]'', ''[[Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal]]'', ''[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Version|HeartGold and SoulSilver]]'', as well as ''[[Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield|Sword and Shield]]''. Each of them can be sold for {{Poke}}100.
   
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The difference between Apricorns and Berries is the uses of them. Berries can be used both in and outside of a battle by a Pokémon, while an Apricorn has a very hard exterior and the outer skin is far too tough for a Pokémon to eat. In ''HeartGold and SoulSilver'', they can be blended into [[ApriJuice]] using an Apriblender before being consumed by a Pokémon. Apricorns can also be hollowed out and fitted with special devices to be used to [[Poké Ball|catch Pokémon]] if brought to a specialist. One particular specialist is [[Kurt]], who lives in [[Azalea Town]] alongside his granddaughter, [[Maizie]].
In the DS remakes, the new [[ApriJuice]] feature has been added. The ApriJuice are like the [[PokéBlocks]] and [[Poffins]] features seen in other games and will increase your stats in a Pokethlon contest. Both Apricorns and [[ApriJuice]]s are kept in the [[Apricorn Box]] (a Key Item that appears in [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver]]).
 
   
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==List==
==Types of Apricorns==
 
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{| class="article-table"
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! Description
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| [[File:Blk Apricorn Sprite.png]]
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| Black Apricorn<ref group="Notes" name="Black">Blk Apricorn before Generation VI</ref>
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| くろぼんぐり<br />''Kuro Bonguri''<br />{{Small|(Black Bonguri)}}
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| [[File:Heavy Ball Sprite.png]]<br />[[Heavy Ball]]
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| A black APRICORN.<ref group="Notes" name="Gold, Silver and Crystal">From Generation II</ref><hr />A black Apricorn. It has an indescribable scent.<ref group="Notes" name="HGSS to Gen V">From "HeartGold and SoulSilver" to Generation V</ref><hr />A black Apricorn. It has a scent beyond one's experience.<ref group="Notes" name="XY">Since "X and Y" to present</ref>
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| [[File:Blu Apricorn Sprite.png]]
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| Blue Apricorn<ref group="Notes" name="Blue">Blu Apricorn before Generation VI</ref>
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| あおぼんぐり<br />''Ao Bonguri''<br />{{Small|(Blue Bonguri)}}
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| [[File:Lure Ball Sprite.png]]<br />[[Lure Ball]]
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| A blue APRICORN.<ref group="Notes" name="Gold, Silver and Crystal"/><hr />A blue Apricorn. It smells a bit like grass.<ref group="Notes" name="Current">Since "HeartGold and SoulSilver" to present</ref>
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| [[File:Grn Apricorn Sprite.png]]
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| Green Apricorn<ref group="Notes" name="Green">Grn Apricorn before Generation VI</ref>
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| みどぼんぐり<br />''Mido Bonguri''<br />{{Small|(Green Bonguri)}}
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| [[File:Friend Ball Sprite.png]]<br />[[Friend Ball]]
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| A green APRICORN.<ref group="Notes" name="Gold, Silver and Crystal"/><hr />A green Apricorn. It has a mysterious, aromatic scent.<ref group="Notes" name="Current"/>
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| [[File:Pnk Apricorn Sprite.png]]
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| Pink Apricorn<ref group="Notes" name="Pink">Pnk Apricorn before Generation VI</ref>
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| ももぼんぐり<br />''Momo Bonguri<br />{{Small|(Pink Bonguri)}}
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| [[File:Love Ball Sprite.png]]<br />[[Love Ball]]
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| A pink APRICORN.<ref group="Notes" name="Gold, Silver and Crystal"/><hr />A pink Apricorn. It has a nice, sweet scent.<ref group="Notes" name="Current"/>
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| [[File:Red Apricorn Sprite.png]]
 
| Red Apricorn
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| あかぼんぐり<br />''Aka Bonguri''<br />{{Small|(Red Bonguri)}}
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| [[File:Level Ball Sprite.png]]<br />[[Level Ball]]
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| A red APRICORN.<ref group="Notes" name="Gold, Silver and Crystal"/><hr />A red Apricorn. It assails your nostrils.<ref group="Notes" name="Current"/>
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| [[File:Wht Apricorn Sprite.png]]
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| White Apricorn<ref group="Notes" name="White">Wht Apricorn before Generation VI</ref>
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| しろぼんぐり<br />''Shiro Bonguri''<br />{{Small|(White Bonguri)}}
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| [[File:Fast Ball Sprite.png]]<br />[[Fast Ball]]
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| A white APRICORN.<ref group="Notes" name="Gold, Silver and Crystal"/><hr />A white Apricorn. It doesn't smell like anything.<ref group="Notes" name="Current"/>
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| [[File:Ylw Apricorn Sprite.png]]
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| Yellow Apricorn<ref group="Notes" name="Yellow">Ylw Apricorn before Generation VI</ref>
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| きぼんぐり<br />''Ki Bonguri''<br />{{Small|(Yellow Bonguri)}}
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| [[File:Moon Ball Sprite.png]]<br />[[Moon Ball]]
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| A yellow APRICORN.<ref group="Notes" name="Gold, Silver and Crystal"/><hr />A yellow Apricorn. It has an invigorating scent.<ref group="Notes" name="Current"/>
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==Difference between generations==
The types of apricorns (and their resulting Poké Balls) are:
 
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[[File:Apricorns Route 37.jpg|thumb|The group of Apricorn trees on [[Route 37]] in [[Generation II]].]]
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Apricorns have managed to retain both their appearance and properties within all five games that they are available in. The only major comparison from earlier generations has been the Apricorn's availability. While in all [[Generation II]] games, only one of each Apricorn is available once per day from those located in either [[Route 37]], [[Route 42]] and in Azalea Town. However, another difference Pokémon Crystal has from its earlier counterparts Gold and Silver, is that Kurt is able to make more than one Apricorn Ball per day, given that he receives multiple Apricorns of the same color.
   
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[[File:Apricorns Route 37 Gen IV.jpg|thumb|The group of Apricorn trees on [[Route 37]] in [[Generation IV]].]]
;White Apricorn
 
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[[File:Apricorn Box.png|thumb|left|The [[Apricorn Box]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].]]
:"'''''Fast Ball'''''", Works most effectively against [[Pokémon]] with a high speed stat. Weakens the strength of all other Apricorns used in Aprijuice.
 
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With Apricorns making a reappearance in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, this increases their availability. While Generation II trees had an assortment of Berry trees as well as Apricorn trees, [[Generation IV]] trees now have Apricorns growing on them instead. Storage of Apricorns is also solved with later generations, as they are now placed within the [[Apricorn Box]] rather than typically in the [[Bag]]'s item pocket. The Apricorn Box acts similarly in a way to the [[Berry Pouch]] for [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]].
   
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In Generation II, Apricorns and their respective Poké Balls made from them are able to be [[Item|held by a Pokémon]] in the player party. However, because these items are not available in any other game within Generation IV apart from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Pokémon are unable to hold them. Pokémon which are also caught in an Apricorn Ball are able to be transferred to [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Version|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]] or [[Pokémon Platinum|Platinum]], however, the Poké Ball will appear similar to a plain Poké Ball and will remain that way while it still remains in the [[Sinnoh]]-based game.
;Red Apricorn
 
:"'''''Level Ball'''''", Effectiveness increases with the difference in level between your Pokémon and the target Pokémon. Used to make Power Juice.
 
   
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Apricorns are also further used in Generation IV, now having the option to able to be mix all seven Apricorns together to create a variety of special drinks for Pokémon with the use of an Apriblender. The variety of ApriJuice made with Apricorns can help improve a Pokémon's performance stats when participating in the various [[Pokéathlon Dome#Competitions|Pokéathlon competitions]] and events held at the [[Pokéathlon Dome]]. There are only five different types of ApriJuice that are self-explanatory by their names: [[ApriJuice#Jump Juice|Jump Juice]], [[ApriJuice#Power Juice|Power Juice]], [[ApriJuice#Skill Juice|Skill Juice]], [[ApriJuice#Speed Juice|Speed Juice]] and [[ApriJuice#Stam. Juice|Stam. Juice]]. Similarly to Berries and the creation of [[Pokéblock]]s and [[Poffin]]s, the color of the Apricorns roughly match to their particular flavor and the performance stat they enhance.
;Blue Apricorn
 
:"'''''Lure Ball'''''", Works best when fishing. Used to make Skill Juice
 
   
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In Generation VIII, Apricorns are found by shaking [[Berry Tree]]s across the [[Isle of Armor]]. They are to be fed to [[Cram-o-matic]] to [[Cram-o-matic#Poké Ball Recipes|make Poké Balls]].
;Green Apricorn
 
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:"'''''Friend Ball'''''", Similar to the Luxury Ball, it raises the Pokémon's happiness. Used to make Jump Juice.
 
   
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==Anime==
;Yellow Apricorn
 
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[[File:Wht Apricorn.jpg|thumb|A White Apricorn in the [[Pokémon anime|anime]].]]
:"'''''Moon Ball'''''", Works best against Pokémon that evolve with a Moon Stone. Used to make Stamina Juice.
 
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The only appearance of Apricorns in the anime was in the episode "[[GS027: Going Apricorn!|Going Apricorn!]]". Both Kurt and his granddaughter Maizie helped [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]], [[Brock (anime)|Brock]] and [[Misty (anime)|Misty]] to harvest Apricorns and make Poké Balls. In total, they collected three White Apricorns, two Blue Apricorns, and a Black Apricorn, from which gave all three a [[Fast Ball]], Brock a [[Heavy Ball]], and both Misty and Ash a [[Lure Ball]] each for later use.
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[[File:Apricorn Tree.jpg|thumb|left|A White Apricorn tree.]]
   
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Later on in the anime, all three characters caught a Pokémon with their Apricorn Balls. In the same episode, Brock finally managed to successfully catch a [[Brock's Forretress|Pineco]] with the use of his Fast Ball despite failing to catch one on a previous attempt earlier on. In the episode "[[GS035: The Totodile Duel|The Totodile Duel]]", both Ash and Misty wanted to catch [[Ash's Totodile|Totodile]], however, only one of their Lure Balls managed to catch Totodile and resulted in a battle to solve the dispute; in which Ash won. Misty then later used her Lure Ball on a [[Misty's Corsola|Corsola]] in the episode "[[GS097: A Corsola Caper!|A Corsola Caper!]]" This presumably means that Ash and Misty still possess their unused Fast Balls, as with Brock with his unused Heavy Ball. These Apricorn Balls along with the [[Safari Ball]] containing [[Ash's Tauros]], remain the only Poké Ball variants shown in the anime belonging to the main cast.
;Pink Apricorn
 
:"'''''Love Ball'''''", Is more effective when the target Pokémon is of the opposite gender of your Pokémon. Used to make Speed Juice.
 
   
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==[[Pokémon: Detective Pikachu]]==
;Black Apricorn
 
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[[File:Ancient Humans and Pikachu.png|thumb|left|Cave drawing of two humans, a Pikachu and an Apricorn]]
:"'''''Heavy Ball'''''", Catches heavy Pokémon (like [[Snorlax]]) more effectively. Increases the strength of all other Apricorns used in Aprijuice.
 
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In the movie Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, when [[Tim Goodman (Pokémon: Detective Pikachu)|Tim Goodman]] heads to Ryme City on a train, he sees a short informational video on the history between Pokémon and humans. One of the images of said video is a cave drawing of two ancient humans offering an Apricorn to a Pikachu.
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! Black Apricorn
 
! Blue Apricorn
 
! Green Apricorn
 
! Pink Apricorn
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! Red Apricorn
 
! White Apricorn
 
! Yellow Apricorn
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| {{Furigana|검은규토리|}}<br />''Geom-eun Gyutori''<br />{{Small|(Black Apricorn)}}
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| {{Furigana|파란규토리|}}<br />''Paran Gyutori''<br />{{Small|(Blue Apricorn)}}
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| {{Furigana|초록규토리|}}<br />''Chorog Gyutori''<br />{{Small|(Green Apricorn)}}
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| {{Furigana|담홍규토리|}}<br />''Damhong Gyutori''<br />{{Small|(Pink Apricorn)}}
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| {{Furigana|빨간규토리|}}<br />''Ppalang Gyutori''<br />{{Small|(Red Apricorn)}}
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| {{Furigana|하얀규토리|}}<br />''Hayan Gyutori''<br />{{Small|(White Apricorn)}}
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| {{Furigana|노랑규토리|}}<br />''Norang Gyutori''<br />{{Small|(Yellow Apricorn)}}
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Latest revision as of 12:58, 8 December 2023

Apricorn

The seven Apricorns.

Apricorns (Japanese: ぼんぐりのみ, HepburnBonguri Fruit) are a special type of fruit that are native within the Johto region. They appear similar to that of the more common Berries and are only encountered typically in the games centered within that region: Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold and SoulSilver, as well as Sword and Shield. Each of them can be sold for Poké Dollar100.

The difference between Apricorns and Berries is the uses of them. Berries can be used both in and outside of a battle by a Pokémon, while an Apricorn has a very hard exterior and the outer skin is far too tough for a Pokémon to eat. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, they can be blended into ApriJuice using an Apriblender before being consumed by a Pokémon. Apricorns can also be hollowed out and fitted with special devices to be used to catch Pokémon if brought to a specialist. One particular specialist is Kurt, who lives in Azalea Town alongside his granddaughter, Maizie.

List

Name Japanese Ball Type Description
Blk Apricorn Sprite Black Apricorn[Notes 1] くろぼんぐり
Kuro Bonguri
(Black Bonguri)
Heavy Ball Sprite
Heavy Ball
A black APRICORN.[Notes 2]
A black Apricorn. It has an indescribable scent.[Notes 3]
A black Apricorn. It has a scent beyond one's experience.[Notes 4]
Blu Apricorn Sprite Blue Apricorn[Notes 5] あおぼんぐり
Ao Bonguri
(Blue Bonguri)
Lure Ball Sprite
Lure Ball
A blue APRICORN.[Notes 2]
A blue Apricorn. It smells a bit like grass.[Notes 6]
Grn Apricorn Sprite Green Apricorn[Notes 7] みどぼんぐり
Mido Bonguri
(Green Bonguri)
Friend Ball Sprite
Friend Ball
A green APRICORN.[Notes 2]
A green Apricorn. It has a mysterious, aromatic scent.[Notes 6]
Pnk Apricorn Sprite Pink Apricorn[Notes 8] ももぼんぐり
Momo Bonguri
(Pink Bonguri)
Love Ball Sprite
Love Ball
A pink APRICORN.[Notes 2]
A pink Apricorn. It has a nice, sweet scent.[Notes 6]
Red Apricorn Sprite Red Apricorn あかぼんぐり
Aka Bonguri
(Red Bonguri)
Level Ball Sprite
Level Ball
A red APRICORN.[Notes 2]
A red Apricorn. It assails your nostrils.[Notes 6]
Wht Apricorn Sprite White Apricorn[Notes 9] しろぼんぐり
Shiro Bonguri
(White Bonguri)
Fast Ball Sprite
Fast Ball
A white APRICORN.[Notes 2]
A white Apricorn. It doesn't smell like anything.[Notes 6]
Ylw Apricorn Sprite Yellow Apricorn[Notes 10] きぼんぐり
Ki Bonguri
(Yellow Bonguri)
Moon Ball Sprite
Moon Ball
A yellow APRICORN.[Notes 2]
A yellow Apricorn. It has an invigorating scent.[Notes 6]
Footnotes
  1. ^ Blk Apricorn before Generation VI
  2. ^ a b c d e f g From Generation II
  3. ^ From "HeartGold and SoulSilver" to Generation V
  4. ^ Since "X and Y" to present
  5. ^ Blu Apricorn before Generation VI
  6. ^ a b c d e f Since "HeartGold and SoulSilver" to present
  7. ^ Grn Apricorn before Generation VI
  8. ^ Pnk Apricorn before Generation VI
  9. ^ Wht Apricorn before Generation VI
  10. ^ Ylw Apricorn before Generation VI

Difference between generations

Apricorns Route 37

The group of Apricorn trees on Route 37 in Generation II.

Apricorns have managed to retain both their appearance and properties within all five games that they are available in. The only major comparison from earlier generations has been the Apricorn's availability. While in all Generation II games, only one of each Apricorn is available once per day from those located in either Route 37, Route 42 and in Azalea Town. However, another difference Pokémon Crystal has from its earlier counterparts Gold and Silver, is that Kurt is able to make more than one Apricorn Ball per day, given that he receives multiple Apricorns of the same color.

Apricorns Route 37 Gen IV

The group of Apricorn trees on Route 37 in Generation IV.

Apricorn Box

The Apricorn Box introduced in Generation IV.

With Apricorns making a reappearance in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, this increases their availability. While Generation II trees had an assortment of Berry trees as well as Apricorn trees, Generation IV trees now have Apricorns growing on them instead. Storage of Apricorns is also solved with later generations, as they are now placed within the Apricorn Box rather than typically in the Bag's item pocket. The Apricorn Box acts similarly in a way to the Berry Pouch for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

In Generation II, Apricorns and their respective Poké Balls made from them are able to be held by a Pokémon in the player party. However, because these items are not available in any other game within Generation IV apart from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Pokémon are unable to hold them. Pokémon which are also caught in an Apricorn Ball are able to be transferred to Pokémon Diamond, Pearl or Platinum, however, the Poké Ball will appear similar to a plain Poké Ball and will remain that way while it still remains in the Sinnoh-based game.

Apricorns are also further used in Generation IV, now having the option to able to be mix all seven Apricorns together to create a variety of special drinks for Pokémon with the use of an Apriblender. The variety of ApriJuice made with Apricorns can help improve a Pokémon's performance stats when participating in the various Pokéathlon competitions and events held at the Pokéathlon Dome. There are only five different types of ApriJuice that are self-explanatory by their names: Jump Juice, Power Juice, Skill Juice, Speed Juice and Stam. Juice. Similarly to Berries and the creation of Pokéblocks and Poffins, the color of the Apricorns roughly match to their particular flavor and the performance stat they enhance.

In Generation VIII, Apricorns are found by shaking Berry Trees across the Isle of Armor. They are to be fed to Cram-o-matic to make Poké Balls.

Anime

Wht Apricorn

A White Apricorn in the anime.

The only appearance of Apricorns in the anime was in the episode "Going Apricorn!". Both Kurt and his granddaughter Maizie helped Ash, Brock and Misty to harvest Apricorns and make Poké Balls. In total, they collected three White Apricorns, two Blue Apricorns, and a Black Apricorn, from which gave all three a Fast Ball, Brock a Heavy Ball, and both Misty and Ash a Lure Ball each for later use.

Apricorn Tree

A White Apricorn tree.

Later on in the anime, all three characters caught a Pokémon with their Apricorn Balls. In the same episode, Brock finally managed to successfully catch a Pineco with the use of his Fast Ball despite failing to catch one on a previous attempt earlier on. In the episode "The Totodile Duel", both Ash and Misty wanted to catch Totodile, however, only one of their Lure Balls managed to catch Totodile and resulted in a battle to solve the dispute; in which Ash won. Misty then later used her Lure Ball on a Corsola in the episode "A Corsola Caper!" This presumably means that Ash and Misty still possess their unused Fast Balls, as with Brock with his unused Heavy Ball. These Apricorn Balls along with the Safari Ball containing Ash's Tauros, remain the only Poké Ball variants shown in the anime belonging to the main cast.

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu

Ancient Humans and Pikachu

Cave drawing of two humans, a Pikachu and an Apricorn

In the movie Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, when Tim Goodman heads to Ryme City on a train, he sees a short informational video on the history between Pokémon and humans. One of the images of said video is a cave drawing of two ancient humans offering an Apricorn to a Pikachu.