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Imbion: /* Formula */

2026-02-08T17:54:43Z

Formula

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	== Formula ==		== Formula ==
			The formula for recruitment is as follows:

	~~The formula for recruitment is as follows:~~
	<math>(b + a) * (m * 2 - h) / m</math>		<math>(b + a) * (m * 2 - h) / m</math>

Imbion at 16:01, 8 February 2026

2026-02-08T16:01:31Z

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	{{Main\|Amber Tear}}		{{Main\|Amber Tear}}

	[[Category:Game ~~Mechanics~~]]		[[Category:Game Mechanic]]

Imbion: /* Amber Tear */

2026-02-02T05:09:38Z

Amber Tear

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	{{Main\|Apricorn}}		{{Main\|Apricorn}}
	=== Amber Tear ===		=== Amber Tear ===
			{{Main\|Amber Tear}}

	~~{{:Amber Tear/Data\|ItemInfobox}}~~

	~~The '''Amber Tear''' is an item that grants the Recruit Boost status effect when consumed, which increases recruitment chance by 50%.~~
	[[Category:Game Mechanics]]		[[Category:Game Mechanics]]

Imbion at 18:49, 17 January 2026

2026-01-17T18:49:08Z

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	'''Recruitment''' is the process of convincing enemy Pokémon to join the player's team.		'''Recruitment''' is the process of convincing enemy Pokémon to join the player's team.

			The data for all recruitment data can be generated into a HTML table by running PMDO with the <code>-guide</code> argument. On Windows, it is run like <code>PMDO.exe -guide</code>.

	== Mechanics ==		== Mechanics ==

Imbion: Added details about recruitment messages

2025-11-19T16:25:15Z

Added details about recruitment messages

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	Recruited Pokémon do not give [[experience points]]. Recruitment also will automatically fail if the target is 5 or more levels higher than the Apricorn user.		Recruited Pokémon do not give [[experience points]]. Recruitment also will automatically fail if the target is 5 or more levels higher than the Apricorn user.

			=== Failure Message ===
			The message given upon failing to recruit a {{Pokemon}} explains why that {{Pokemon}} was not recruited.

			{\| class="wikitable"
			\|-
			! Message !! Reason
			\|-
			\| [{{Pokemon}}] seems hesitant to join the team...\|\| The {{Pokemon}} has a chance of being recruited, but the player didn't succeed the attempt.
			\|-
			\| But it wasn't enough for [{{Pokemon}}]! \|\| The player currently has no chance of recruiting the {{Pokemon}}, but would be able to gain a chance by boosting their recruitment rate.
			\|-
			\| This {{Pokemon}} cannot be recruited! \|\| The {{Pokemon}} cannot be recruited under any circumstances because it is flagged as unrecruitable.
			\|}

	== Formula ==		== Formula ==

Imbion: Moved apricorn data to its own page

2025-11-19T16:18:15Z

Moved apricorn data to its own page

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 == Mechanics ==
-Unlike the original Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games, enemy Pokémon are not recruited by defeating them. Instead, you can recruit enemy Pokémon to join the team by [[throwing]] an Apricorn at them. This is similar to the use of Poké Balls in main series Pokémon games.
+Unlike the original Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games, enemy Pokémon are not recruited by defeating them. Instead, you can recruit enemy Pokémon to join the team by [[throwing]] an [[apricorn]] at them. This is similar to the use of Poké Balls in main series Pokémon games.
 The formula for recruitment is as follows:
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 In effect, this means that using better Apricorns and depleting the target Pokémon's HP will result in a better recruit chance. Unlike main series Pokémon, [[status conditions]] do '''not''' increase the recruit chance.
-Recruited Pokémon do not give [[experience points]].
+== Relevant Items ==
 === Apricorns ===
+{{Main|Apricorn}}
 === Amber Tear ===

Imbion at 17:52, 18 August 2025

2025-08-18T17:52:27Z

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	The '''Amber Tear''' is an item that grants the Recruit Boost status effect when consumed, which increases recruitment chance by 50%.		The '''Amber Tear''' is an item that grants the Recruit Boost status effect when consumed, which increases recruitment chance by 50%.
			[[Category:Game Mechanics]]

Shitpost Sunkern: /* Apricorns */

2025-02-13T23:11:02Z

Apricorns

Shitpost Sunkern: Created page with "'''Recruitment''' is the process of convincing enemy Pokémon to join the player's team. == Mechanics == Unlike the original Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games, enemy Pokémon are not recruited by defeating them. Instead, you can recruit enemy Pokémon to join the team by throwing an Apricorn at them. This is similar to the use of Poké Balls in main series Pokémon games. The formula for recruitment is as follows: $(b + a) * (m * 2 - h) / m$ Where: *
2023-07-31T03:22:31Z

Created page with "'''Recruitment''' is the process of convincing enemy Pokémon to join the player's team. == Mechanics == Unlike the original Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games, enemy Pokémon are not recruited by defeating them. Instead, you can recruit enemy Pokémon to join the team by throwing an Apricorn at them. This is similar to the use of Poké Balls in main series Pokémon games. The formula for recruitment is as follows: <math>(b + a) * (m * 2 - h) / m</math> Where: * <cod..."

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'''Recruitment''' is the process of convincing enemy Pokémon to join the player's team.

== Mechanics ==
Unlike the original Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games, enemy Pokémon are not recruited by defeating them. Instead, you can recruit enemy Pokémon to join the team by [[throwing]] an Apricorn at them. This is similar to the use of Poké Balls in main series Pokémon games.

The formula for recruitment is as follows:
<math>(b + a) * (m * 2 - h) / m</math>

Where:
* <code>b</code> = The target Pokémon's base recruit rate.
* <code>a</code> = The boost from the Apricorn used and the Recruit Boost status effect (see below).
* <code>m</code> = The target Pokémon's maximum HP.
* <code>h</code> = The target Pokémon's current HP.

In effect, this means that using better Apricorns and depleting the target Pokémon's HP will result in a better recruit chance. Unlike main series Pokémon, [[status conditions]] do '''not''' increase the recruit chance.

Recruited Pokémon do not give [[experience points]].

Recruitment will automatically fail if the target is 5 or more levels higher than the Apricorn user.

=== Apricorns ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Sprite
! Apricorn
! Recruit bonus
|-
| [[File:Apricorn White.png|class=sprite|32px]]
| Plain Apricorn
| +0%
|-
| [[File:Apricorn White.png|class=sprite|32px]]
| Big Apricorn
| +30%
|-
| [[File:Apricorn Black.png|class=sprite|32px]]
| Black Apricorn
| +35% if target is {{TypeIcon|type=Ghost}}Ghost- or {{TypeIcon|type=Dark}}Dark-type -50% otherwise
|-
| [[File:Apricorn Blue.png|class=sprite|32px]]
| Blue Apricorn
| +35% if target is {{TypeIcon|type=Water}}Water- or {{TypeIcon|type=Ice}}Ice-type -50% otherwise
|-
| [[File:Apricorn Brown.png|class=sprite|32px]]
| Brown Apricorn
| +35% if target is {{TypeIcon|type=Rock}}Rock-, {{TypeIcon|type=Ground}}Ground-, or {{TypeIcon|type=Fighting}}Fighting-type -50% otherwise
|-
| [[File:Apricorn Green.png|class=sprite|32px]]
| Green Apricorn
| +35% if target is {{TypeIcon|type=Grass}}Grass- or {{TypeIcon|type=Bug}}Bug-type -50% otherwise
|-
| [[File:Apricorn Purple.png|class=sprite|32px]]
| Purple Apricorn
| +35% if target is {{TypeIcon|type=Poison}}Poison- or {{TypeIcon|type=Psychic}}Psychic-type -50% otherwise
|-
| [[File:Apricorn Red.png|class=sprite|32px]]
| Red Apricorn
| +35% if target is {{TypeIcon|type=Fire}}Fire- or {{TypeIcon|type=Dragon}}Dragon-type -50% otherwise
|-
| [[File:Apricorn White.png|class=sprite|32px]]
| White Apricorn
| +35% if target is {{TypeIcon|type=Normal}}Normal-, {{TypeIcon|type=Flying}}Flying-, or {{TypeIcon|type=Fairy}}Fairy-type -50% otherwise
|-
| [[File:Apricorn Yellow.png|class=sprite|32px]]
| Yellow Apricorn
| +35% if target is {{TypeIcon|type=Electric}}Electric- or {{TypeIcon|type=Steel}}Steel-type -50% otherwise
|-
| [[File:Apricorn Black.png|class=sprite|32px]]
| Glittery Apricorn
| +35% if target is [[shiny]] -50% otherwise
|-
| [[File:Apricorn White.png|class=sprite|32px]]
| Perfect Apricorn
| +1000%
|}

=== Amber Tear ===

{{:Amber Tear/Data|ItemInfobox}}

The '''Amber Tear''' is an item that grants the Recruit Boost status effect when consumed, which increases recruitment chance by 50%.

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	\| [[File:Apricorn Black.png\|class=sprite\|32px]]		\| [[File:Apricorn Black.png\|class=sprite\|32px]]
	\| Black Apricorn		\| Black Apricorn
	\| +35% if target is {{TypeIcon\|type=Ghost}}Ghost- or {{TypeIcon\|type=Dark}}Dark-type<br>-50% otherwise		\| +40% if target is {{TypeIcon\|type=Ghost}}Ghost- or {{TypeIcon\|type=Dark}}Dark-type<br>-50% otherwise
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:Apricorn Blue.png\|class=sprite\|32px]]		\| [[File:Apricorn Blue.png\|class=sprite\|32px]]
	\| Blue Apricorn		\| Blue Apricorn
	\| +35% if target is {{TypeIcon\|type=Water}}Water- or {{TypeIcon\|type=Ice}}Ice-type<br>-50% otherwise		\| +40% if target is {{TypeIcon\|type=Water}}Water- or {{TypeIcon\|type=Ice}}Ice-type<br>-50% otherwise
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:Apricorn Brown.png\|class=sprite\|32px]]		\| [[File:Apricorn Brown.png\|class=sprite\|32px]]
	\| Brown Apricorn		\| Brown Apricorn
	\| +35% if target is {{TypeIcon\|type=Rock}}Rock-, {{TypeIcon\|type=Ground}}Ground-, or {{TypeIcon\|type=Fighting}}Fighting-type<br>-50% otherwise		\| +40% if target is {{TypeIcon\|type=Rock}}Rock-, {{TypeIcon\|type=Ground}}Ground-, or {{TypeIcon\|type=Fighting}}Fighting-type<br>-50% otherwise
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:Apricorn Green.png\|class=sprite\|32px]]		\| [[File:Apricorn Green.png\|class=sprite\|32px]]
	\| Green Apricorn		\| Green Apricorn
	\| +35% if target is {{TypeIcon\|type=Grass}}Grass- or {{TypeIcon\|type=Bug}}Bug-type<br>-50% otherwise		\| +40% if target is {{TypeIcon\|type=Grass}}Grass- or {{TypeIcon\|type=Bug}}Bug-type<br>-50% otherwise
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:Apricorn Purple.png\|class=sprite\|32px]]		\| [[File:Apricorn Purple.png\|class=sprite\|32px]]
	\| Purple Apricorn		\| Purple Apricorn
	\| +35% if target is {{TypeIcon\|type=Poison}}Poison- or {{TypeIcon\|type=Psychic}}Psychic-type<br>-50% otherwise		\| +40% if target is {{TypeIcon\|type=Poison}}Poison- or {{TypeIcon\|type=Psychic}}Psychic-type<br>-50% otherwise
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:Apricorn Red.png\|class=sprite\|32px]]		\| [[File:Apricorn Red.png\|class=sprite\|32px]]
	\| Red Apricorn		\| Red Apricorn
	\| +35% if target is {{TypeIcon\|type=Fire}}Fire- or {{TypeIcon\|type=Dragon}}Dragon-type<br>-50% otherwise		\| +40% if target is {{TypeIcon\|type=Fire}}Fire- or {{TypeIcon\|type=Dragon}}Dragon-type<br>-50% otherwise
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:Apricorn White.png\|class=sprite\|32px]]		\| [[File:Apricorn White.png\|class=sprite\|32px]]
	\| White Apricorn		\| White Apricorn
	\| +35% if target is {{TypeIcon\|type=Normal}}Normal-, {{TypeIcon\|type=Flying}}Flying-, or {{TypeIcon\|type=Fairy}}Fairy-type<br>-50% otherwise		\| +40% if target is {{TypeIcon\|type=Normal}}Normal-, {{TypeIcon\|type=Flying}}Flying-, or {{TypeIcon\|type=Fairy}}Fairy-type<br>-50% otherwise
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:Apricorn Yellow.png\|class=sprite\|32px]]		\| [[File:Apricorn Yellow.png\|class=sprite\|32px]]
	\| Yellow Apricorn		\| Yellow Apricorn
	\| +35% if target is {{TypeIcon\|type=Electric}}Electric- or {{TypeIcon\|type=Steel}}Steel-type<br>-50% otherwise		\| +40% if target is {{TypeIcon\|type=Electric}}Electric- or {{TypeIcon\|type=Steel}}Steel-type<br>-50% otherwise
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:Apricorn Black.png\|class=sprite\|32px]]		\| [[File:Apricorn Black.png\|class=sprite\|32px]]
	\| Glittery Apricorn		\| Glittery Apricorn
	\| +35% if target is [[shiny]]<br>-50% otherwise		\| +40% if target is [[shiny]]<br>-50% otherwise
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:Apricorn White.png\|class=sprite\|32px]]		\| [[File:Apricorn White.png\|class=sprite\|32px]]