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 | ||
 Volbeat
| |||
| 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 | ||
| No Image | 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
| Games | Location |
| XY | Mutation of Salac Berry and Petaya Berry |
| ORAS | From Secret Pal in Super-Secret Bases |
| SMUSUM | Poni Plains (Berry pile) |
| SwSh | Axew's Eye (shaking Berry Trees) |
| SwShTCT | Giant's Foot (shaking Berry Trees) |
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.