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== 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.
 
== Formula ==


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


Revision as of 16:18, 19 November 2025

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.

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.

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

Amber Tear
Bottle_Gold.png
Item ID medicine_amber_tear
Edible Yes
Stack Size 3
Value 750 Poké

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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