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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 ==
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.
 
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 ==
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>


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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.
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 ==
 
Recruitment will automatically fail if the target is 5 or more levels higher than the Apricorn user.
 
=== Apricorns ===
=== Apricorns ===
 
{{Main|Apricorn}}
{| 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
| +40% if target is {{TypeIcon|type=Ghost}}Ghost- or {{TypeIcon|type=Dark}}Dark-type<br>-50% otherwise
|-
| [[File:Apricorn Blue.png|class=sprite|32px]]
| Blue Apricorn
| +40% if target is {{TypeIcon|type=Water}}Water- or {{TypeIcon|type=Ice}}Ice-type<br>-50% otherwise
|-
| [[File:Apricorn Brown.png|class=sprite|32px]]
| Brown Apricorn
| +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]]
| Green Apricorn
| +40% if target is {{TypeIcon|type=Grass}}Grass- or {{TypeIcon|type=Bug}}Bug-type<br>-50% otherwise
|-
| [[File:Apricorn Purple.png|class=sprite|32px]]
| Purple Apricorn
| +40% if target is {{TypeIcon|type=Poison}}Poison- or {{TypeIcon|type=Psychic}}Psychic-type<br>-50% otherwise
|-
| [[File:Apricorn Red.png|class=sprite|32px]]
| Red Apricorn
| +40% if target is {{TypeIcon|type=Fire}}Fire- or {{TypeIcon|type=Dragon}}Dragon-type<br>-50% otherwise
|-
| [[File:Apricorn White.png|class=sprite|32px]]
| White Apricorn
| +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]]
| Yellow Apricorn
| +40% if target is {{TypeIcon|type=Electric}}Electric- or {{TypeIcon|type=Steel}}Steel-type<br>-50% otherwise
|-
| [[File:Apricorn Black.png|class=sprite|32px]]
| Glittery Apricorn
| +40% if target is [[shiny]]<br>-50% otherwise
|-
| [[File:Apricorn White.png|class=sprite|32px]]
| Perfect Apricorn
| +1000%
|}
 
=== Amber Tear ===
=== Amber Tear ===
{{Main|Amber Tear}}


{{:Amber Tear/Data|ItemInfobox}}
[[Category:Game Mechanic]]
 
The '''Amber Tear''' is an item that grants the Recruit Boost status effect when consumed, which increases recruitment chance by 50%.

Latest revision as of 17:54, 8 February 2026

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 -guide argument. On Windows, it is run like PMDO.exe -guide.

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.

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 Pokémon explains why that Pokémon was not recruited.

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

Formula

The formula for recruitment is as follows:

(b+a)*(m*2−h)/m

Where:

  • b = The target Pokémon's base recruit rate.
  • a = The boost from the Apricorn used and the Recruit Boost status effect (see below).
  • m = The target Pokémon's maximum HP.
  • h = 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.

Relevant Items

Apricorns

Main article: Apricorn

Amber Tear

Main article: Amber Tear
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