Shuca Berry
Effect
If held by a Pokémon, this Berry will lessen the damage taken from one supereffective Ground-type attack.
Detailed mechanics
Activation conditions and exact figures that the in-game description leaves out. Taken from the Pokémon Showdown simulator source code (MIT), newest first; periods with identical mechanics are grouped.
- Pokémon Champions · Gen 4–9
When hit by a super-effective Ground-type move, the damage is multiplied by 0.5 (single use).
Pokémon that hold this in battle
Champions Doubles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
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FAQ
What does Shuca Berry do?
If held by a Pokémon, this Berry will lessen the damage taken from one supereffective Ground-type attack. Exact mechanics (Pokémon Champions · Gen 4–9): When hit by a super-effective Ground-type move, the damage is multiplied by 0.5 (single use).
Which Pokémon hold Shuca Berry?
In Champions Doubles usage for 2026-09: Arcanine (Hisuian Form) 0.3%, Glimmora 1.2%, Toxapex 0.3%, Bellibolt 1.6%, Raichu 3.3%.
Is Shuca Berry a Berry?
Yes. Berries are consumed once used (also usable with Natural Gift and Fling).
What is Shuca Berry's Fling power?
Flinging it deals 10 base power damage.