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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP)
Hondew Berry Effect and How to Get
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Hondew Berry is one of the Berries found in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP). See the effects of Hondew Berry as well as how to find and get it.
Hondew Berry Effect
 Hondew Berry
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A Berry to be consumed by Pokemon. Using it on a Pokemon makes it more friendly but lower its base Sp.Atk. | |||
| Firmness: Hard | ||||
| Spicy | Dry | Sweet | Bitter | Sour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| △ | △ | - | △ | - |
Berry Tag: 1 [-] | 1-2 [△] | 2-3 [◯] | 3-4 [◎]
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Reduces 10 Special Attack EVs
Giving your Pokemon a Hondew Berry will increase your friendship with them, but it will also reduce 10 Special Attack EVs. This can be useful for correcting misplaced EVs.
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How to Get Hondew Berry
Available on the Map
| Route 228 | Fight Area |
| Route 221 |
Route 221
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Hondew Berries can be picked up at the Berry plot found in the middle of Route 221.
Route 221 Pokemon List and Map
Fight Area
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More Hondew Berries can be obtained from the Berry trees beside the Pokemon Center in the Fight Area.
Fight Area Pokemon List and Map
Route 228
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Hondew Berries can also be picked up at the Berry trees near the small pond in Route 228.
Route 228 Pokemon List and Map
Obtained by Picking from Berry Trees
You can get Hondew Berry from fully grown Berry trees. Additionally, you can also plant them in order to harvest more in the future!
Receive from Berry Master
Hondew Berry is one of the Berries that you can receive from the Berry Master inside his house at Route 208. The Berries he will give you will be random, so check back another day if you didn't get the Berry you want!
Route 208 Pokemon List and Map
Obtain from Walking Pokemon
Hondew Berry can be picked up by Pokemon you walk with in the overworld, so make sure to interact with them regularly!
Pokemon with the following Natures can obtain this Berry:
| Natures | ||
|---|---|---|
| Timid | Calm | Gentle |
| Lonely | Careful | Docile |
| Bashful | Quiet | - |
Buy at the Battle Tower
Hondew Berry is available for purchase at the Battle Tower for 1 BP.
You need to beat Cynthia and become the champion before getting access to the Battle Tower, where you can earn BP.
Pokemon BDSP Related Guides
List of All Berries
List of All Item Categories
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 TMs |
 Berries |
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 Evolutionary Stones |
 Recovery Items |
 Fossils |
 Training Items |
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