Mulch

Mulch (Japanese: こやし Fertilizer) is a type of item introduced in Generation IV. Mulch may be used before planting Berries in soft soil to promote healthy Berry growth in various ways. Mulch has no use in battle (aside from being thrown with Fling, in which case the move will have 30 Power).

If more than one Mulch is spread on one patch of soil, only the effect of the most recently used one will apply. According to the lady in the Berry Master's house in Sinnoh, Mulch is made "by mixing high-grade soil with Pokémon...um...you know..."

Mulch can be bought from the girl in the Berry Master's house on Route 208, or in the Goldenrod Flower Shop after acquiring the Berry Pots.

Due to the lack of soft soil in the Unova region and the fact that the Berry Pots are not obtainable, Mulch became a valuable item in Pokémon Black and White. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Mulch can be sold to a Pokémon Breeder at the end of Mistralton City's runway for $1000 each.

In Pokémon X and Y, Mulch can be acquired from one of the Berry fields composters. By putting in different combinations of Berries, different kinds of Mulch can be produced. If traded to Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Mulch cannot be used, as the soil is unsuitable for Mulch.

List of mulches

Generation IV mulches

Growth Mulch すくすくこやし Rapid Fertilizer   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $200 Sell for: $100
Effect: Makes growth time of a Berry plant 75% of usual, but causes soil to dry out 50% faster.					Locations DPPt Route 208 (Berry Master's house) HGSS Goldenrod Flower Shop B2W2 Hidden Grottoes, Join Avenue (Flower Shop)
Description DPPt A plant fertilizer spread on soft soil. It speeds up the growth of Berries. However, it also dries the soil faster. HGSS A fertilizer to be spread on soft soil. It speeds up the growth of Berries. However, it also dries the soil faster. BWB2W2 A fertilizer to be spread on soft soil in regions where Berries are grown. A maniac will buy it for a high price. XY A fertilizer to be spread on soft soil in regions where Berries are grown. ORAS A fertilizer for growing Berries. However, it appears to be unsuitable for the soil in the Hoenn region and has no effect.

Damp Mulch じめじめこやし Wet Fertilizer   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $200 Sell for: $100
Effect: Makes soil dry out 50% slower, but causes growth time of a Berry plant to be 150% of usual.					Locations DPPt Route 208 (Berry Master's house) HGSS Goldenrod Flower Shop B2W2 Hidden Grottoes, Join Avenue (Flower Shop)
Description DPPt A plant fertilizer spread on soft soil. It slows the growth of Berries and causes the soil to dry slower. HGSS A fertilizer to be spread on soft soil. It slows the growth of Berries and causes the soil to dry slower. BWB2W2 A fertilizer to be spread on soft soil in regions where Berries are grown. A maniac will buy it for a high price. XY A fertilizer to be spread on soft soil in regions where Berries are grown. ORAS A fertilizer for growing Berries. However, it appears to be unsuitable for the soil in the Hoenn region and has no effect.

Stable Mulch ながながこやし Drawn-Out Fertilizer   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $200 Sell for: $100
Effect: Makes Berries stay on plant for 150% of usual time before dropping off.					Locations DPPt Route 208 (Berry Master's house) HGSS Goldenrod Flower Shop B2W2 Hidden Grottoes, Join Avenue (Flower Shop)
Description DPPt A plant fertilizer spread on soft soil. It extends the time ripened Berries remain on their plants before falling. HGSS A fertilizer to be spread on soft soil. It extends the time ripened Berries remain on their plants before falling. BWB2W2 A fertilizer to be spread on soft soil in regions where Berries are grown. A maniac will buy it for a high price. XY A fertilizer to be spread on soft soil in regions where Berries are grown. ORAS A fertilizer for growing Berries. However, it appears to be unsuitable for the soil in the Hoenn region and has no effect.

Gooey Mulch ねばねばこやし Sticky Fertilizer   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $200 Sell for: $100
Effect: Makes Berry plants regrow from dead plants 150% of usual number of times.					Locations DPPt Route 208 (Berry Master's house) HGSS Goldenrod Flower Shop B2W2 Hidden Grottoes, Join Avenue (Flower Shop)
Description DPPt A plant fertilizer spread on soft soil. It ups the number of times new plants grow where mature plants withered. HGSS A fertilizer to be spread on soft soil. It ups the number of times new plants grow where mature plants withered. BWB2W2 A fertilizer to be spread on soft soil in regions where Berries are grown. A maniac will buy it for a high price. XY A fertilizer to be spread on soft soil in regions where Berries are grown. ORAS A fertilizer for growing Berries. However, it appears to be unsuitable for the soil in the Hoenn region and has no effect.

Generation VI mulches

Amaze Mulch とんでもこやし Outrageous Fertilizer   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VI		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: When applied to a Berry patch, has the combined effects of the other Generation VI mulches: soil dries quicker, final harvest increases by 2 Berries, and Berry mutations are more likely.					Locations XY Berry fields composter (using one Maranga or Kee Berry and two other Berries)
Description XY Mulch to be used in a Berry field. An amazing Mulch with the effects of Rich, Surprise, and Boost Mulch. ORAS A fertilizer for growing Berries. However, it appears to be unsuitable for the soil in the Hoenn region and has no effect.

Boost Mulch ぐんぐんこやし Increasing Fertilizer   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VI		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: When applied to a Berry patch, causes the soil to dry out in 4 hours.					Locations XY Berry fields composter (using two Berries of the same color and one differently-colored one)
Description XY Mulch to be used in a Berry field. It increases the Berry harvest that can be grown by diligent watering. ORAS A fertilizer for growing Berries. However, it appears to be unsuitable for the soil in the Hoenn region and has no effect.

Rich Mulch たわわこやし Laden Fertilizer   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VI		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: When applied to a Berry patch, increases the final Berry harvest by 2 Berries.					Locations XY Berry fields composter (using three differently-colored Berries)
Description XY Mulch to be used in a Berry field. It increases Berry harvest without the need for particularly diligent care. ORAS A fertilizer for growing Berries. However, it appears to be unsuitable for the soil in the Hoenn region and has no effect.

Surprise Mulch びっくりこやし Surprise Fertilizer   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VI		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: When applied to a Berry patch, increases the chance of Berry mutation.					Locations XY Berry fields composter (using three Berries of the same color)
Description XY Mulch to be used in a Berry field. It causes strange, sudden mutations based on the combination of Berries. ORAS A fertilizer for growing Berries. However, it appears to be unsuitable for the soil in the Hoenn region and has no effect.

Artwork

This is the artwork of the items as seen on the Pokémon Global Link.

Amaze Mulch	Boost Mulch	Rich Mulch	Surprise Mulch

Trivia

• Because some Mulch can alter a Berry's growth rate, it is possible for some Berries with different base growth times to grow in the same amount of time. Similarly, Berries with the same base growth time can vary in actual growth time.
• Inside the Berry Master's house there is a book titled "Much Ado About Mulch: A Berry-Grower's Guide". The title of this book is based on William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing".

In other languages

Growth Mulch Language Title Japanese すくすくこやし Rapid Fertilizer French Fertipousse German Wachsmulch Italian Fertilrapido Korean 무럭무럭비료 Mureokmureok Biryo Spanish Abono Rápido	Damp Mulch Language Title Japanese じめじめこやし Wet Fertilizer French Fertihumide German Feuchtmulch Italian Fertilidro Korean 축축이비료 Chukchuk'i Biryo Spanish Abono Lento	Stable Mulch Language Title Japanese ながながこやし Drawn-Out Fertilizer French Fertistable German Stabilmulch Italian Fertilsaldo Korean 오래오래비료 Orae-orae Biryo Spanish Ab. Fijador* Abono Fijador*	Gooey Mulch Language Title Japanese ねばねばこやし Sticky Fertilizer French Fertiglu German Neumulch Italian Fertilcolla Korean 끈적끈적비료 Kkeunjeok'kkeunjeok Biryo Spanish Abono Brote
Amaze Mulch Language Title Japanese とんでもこやし Outrageous Fertilizer French Fertiprodige German Ultramulch Italian Fertilprodigio Korean 기절초풍비료 Gijeolchopung Biryo Spanish Abono Insólito	Boost Mulch Language Title Japanese ぐんぐんこやし Increasing Fertilizer French Fertibérance German Wuchermulch Italian Fertilcopioso Korean 부쩍부쩍비료 Bujjeokbujjeok Biryo Spanish Abono Fructífero	Rich Mulch Language Title Japanese たわわこやし Laden Fertilizer French Fertibondance German Sprießmulch Italian Fertilflorido Korean 주렁주렁비료 Jureongjureong Biryo Spanish Abono Fértil	Surprise Mulch Language Title Japanese ねばねばこやし Surprise Fertilizer French Fertistantané German Wundermulch Italian Fertilsorpresa Korean 깜놀비료 Kkamnol Biryo Spanish Abono Sorpresa

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