In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP), specific berries can be used to lower a Pokémon's Effort Values (EVs) for particular stats. Each of these berries, when consumed, will reduce the corresponding EV by 10 points.
Here's a breakdown of the berries that lower EVs in BDSP:
The EV-Reducing Berries in BDSP
There are six distinct berries available in BDSP that target and decrease specific EV stats, helping trainers re-allocate or reset their Pokémon's training.
| Berry Name | Stat EV Lowered | EV Reduction Per Berry |
|---|---|---|
| Pomeg Berry | HP | 10 points |
| Kelpsy Berry | Attack | 10 points |
| **Qualot Berry | Defense | 10 points |
| Hondew Berry | Special Attack | 10 points |
| Grepa Berry | Special Defense | 10 points |
| Tamato Berry | Speed | 10 points |
These berries are particularly useful for trainers who want to correct EV training mistakes, experiment with different builds, or prepare a Pokémon for competitive play where precise EV distribution is crucial. By feeding a Pokémon multiple berries of the same type, you can significantly reduce a stat's EVs. For example, if a Pokémon has 252 Attack EVs and you wish to remove them, you would need to feed it 26 Kelpsy Berries (252 / 10 = 25.2, rounded up to 26 berries to ensure all EVs are removed, as the first berry might take it down to an EV value divisible by 10, then subsequent berries would reduce it fully).
