Pokémon Legends: Z-A Berries Guide — How to Get, Use & Choose the Best Berries

Berries are some of the most useful and beginner-friendly items you'll find in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. They might look small, but they can make a huge difference — restoring HP, curing status conditions, or giving your Pokémon a defensive edge in battle. Whether you're exploring Lumiose City or preparing for an Alpha encounter, keeping a few Berries in your Satchel is always a smart move.

 

What Are Berries?

Berries are consumable restorative items that help keep your Pokémon in top shape. You can use them directly from your Satchel, or have your Pokémon hold them for automatic use during battle. Think of them as your portable emergency kit — always handy when things get tough.

 

How to Use Berries

Use from Satchel:

Press X → Satchel → Berries tab and select "Use this item" on your chosen Pokémon.

For example, a Rawst Berry will heal a burn instantly, while a Pecha Berry removes poison. But if your Pokémon isn't suffering from that condition, the Berry won't be used — so save it for when you really need it!

 

Hold for Battle:

Some Berries only work when held. Give one to your Pokémon before a tough fight — an Aguav Berry can restore HP in a pinch (though some Pokémon might dislike the taste), while a Chesto Berry wakes your Pokémon up from sleep automatically.

 

Keep in mind: once used, the Berry disappears. It's a one-time save, but sometimes that's all you need.

 

How to Get Berries

Walk Over Sparkling Spots:

As you explore Lumiose City, keep an eye out for shiny, yellow sparkling spots on the ground — they often hide random Berries.

Tip: walk instead of fast traveling to collect more along the way!

 

Buy from Berry Stalls:

Need something specific? Visit Berry Stalls around the city. They sell various healing and type-protecting Berries for quick restocks before tough encounters.

 

Best Berries to Keep

Not all Berries are equal — some are must-haves for every Trainer:

Figy Berry: Restores HP when your Pokémon's health is low, great for sustained battles.

Chesto Berry: Automatically wakes up your Pokémon if it's asleep.

 

Type-Reducing Berries:

  Yache Berry – weakens Ice-type damage.

  Occa Berry – weakens Fire-type damage.

These are particularly useful when battling Alpha Pokémon or during Ranked Matches where type matchups can decide the outcome.

 

Berries List in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Not sure which Berries are worth keeping? Here's a quick list of the most common and useful ones you'll find throughout the game:

Berry	Effect
Cheri Berry	Cures paralysis. Use when status threatens battle.
Chesto Berry	Wakes Pokémon from sleep when held. Auto-trigger if held; good for long battles.
Pecha Berry	Cures poison. Useful early-game or against poison moves.
Rawst Berry	Cures burn. Timing matters to prevent fainting.
Aspear Berry	Thaws frozen Pokémon. Useful in snow/Ice-type battles.
Oran Berry	Heals 10 HP instantly. Quick heal during battle.
Persim Berry	Cures confusion. Useful in boss or wild fights.
Lum Berry	Removes any status condition. Best for PvP or Alpha encounters.
Sitrus Berry	Automatically restores a small amount of HP when HP <50%. Clutch in tough fights.
Pomeg Berry	Increases friendship, lowers HP EV. Useful for breeding / EV training.
Kelpsy Berry	Increases friendship, lowers Attack EV. Helps shape Pokémon’s growth.
Qualot Berry	Increases friendship, lowers Defense EV. Breeding / EV planning.
Hondew Berry	Increases friendship, lowers Sp. Atk EV. Fine-tuning stats for training.
Grepa Berry	Increases friendship, lowers Sp. Def EV. Strategic EV adjustment.
Tamato Berry	Increases friendship, lowers Speed EV. Useful for breeding or training.
Occa Berry	Weakens Fire-type moves when held. PvP or fire-heavy opponents.
Passho Berry	Weakens Water-type moves when held. Situational, use strategically.
Wacan Berry	Weakens Electric-type moves when held. Useful against Electric-type threats.
Rindo Berry	Weakens Grass-type moves when held. Situational, great vs Grass Pokémon.
Yache Berry	Weakens Ice-type moves when held. Effective in snowy zones or Ice-type battles.
Chople Berry	Weakens Fighting-type moves when held. Keep for type-specific battles.
Kebia Berry	Weakens Poison-type moves when held. Situational; counter Poison-types.
Shuca Berry	Weakens Ground-type moves when held. Useful vs Ground-type Alpha Pokémon.
Coba Berry	Weakens Flying-type moves when held. Situational in PvP or wild encounters.
Payapa Berry	Weakens Psychic-type moves when held. Targeted strategy against Psychic-types.
Tanga Berry	Weakens Bug-type moves when held. Situational in PvP or wild encounters.
Charti Berry	Weakens Rock-type moves when held. Ideal for certain wild encounters.
Kasib Berry	Weakens Ghost-type moves when held. Situational for strategy.
Haban Berry	Weakens Dragon-type moves when held. Critical for Dragon-type Alpha Pokémon.
Colbur Berry	Weakens Dark-type moves when held. Situational, but useful in PvP.
Babiri Berry	Weakens Steel-type moves when held. Targeted strategy against Steel-types.
Chilan Berry	Weakens Normal-type moves when held. Useful against Normal-heavy opponents.
Roseli Berry	Weakens Fairy-type moves when held. Use against Fairy-type threats.

These Berries can be found randomly or purchased at stalls.

In short: Don't overlook Berries — they're the simplest form of strategy in Pokémon Legends: Z-A — easy to use, quick to find, and often  turn the tide of battle between victory and defeat. Keep your Satchel stocked, no matter what challenge you face.