How to Customize Items with Berries, Crush, and Smearguru in Pokemon Pokopia
Nintendo says berries can become paint when given to a Pokemon with the Crush specialty. Bring that paint to Smearguru to change item colors or patterns, and learn patterns from the items you find.
Nintendo says berries can become paint when given to a Pokemon with the Crush specialty. Bring that paint to Smearguru to change item colors or patterns, and learn patterns from the items you find.
Source and Review Notes
Source basis
- Primary evidence comes from Nintendo News, which describes the relevant in-game system in its helpful-tips article.
- The route checklist below turns that published tip into a short player workflow without adding unverified unlock values or hidden mechanics.
Official sources
Confirmed context
- Nintendo says giving a berry to a Pokemon with the Crush specialty turns it into paint.
- Nintendo says Smearguru can change item colors or patterns, and patterns can be learned from items that have them.
Editorial limits
- The cited article does not publish a complete berry-to-paint chart or an item compatibility list.
- Theme and resource-planning suggestions are editorial advice.
Guide Overview
Customization works best when you separate collecting from applying. Nintendo says a berry given to a Pokemon with the Crush specialty can be turned into paint. Bring the paint to Smearguru to change the color or pattern of items, then save the combinations that fit your home or build theme.
Nintendo also explains that you can learn a pattern by finding an item with it. That gives a clear collection loop: notice a pattern, obtain the item, then use that knowledge when customizing later. The official tip does not set out every berry, paint result, or compatibility rule, so use it as a starting point and verify available options in your own game.
Step-by-Step Route
- 1
Collect berries you are willing to use for customization.
- 2
Find a Pokemon with the Crush specialty.
- 3
Give the berry to that Pokemon to turn it into paint.
- 4
Bring the paint to Smearguru.
- 5
Choose a color or pattern change for the item you want to customize.
- 6
Look for patterned items to learn additional patterns over time.
Recommended Setup
- A small supply of berries set aside for paint rather than general use.
- Access to a Pokemon with the Crush specialty.
- A focused color or pattern theme for the items you are updating.
Common Mistakes
- Using every berry before deciding which items you want to customize.
- Assuming all patterns are available without finding a matching item.
- Treating one paint result as proof of every possible color outcome.
FAQ
How do berries become paint?
Nintendo says to give a berry to a Pokemon with the Crush specialty.
Who changes item colors and patterns?
Nintendo identifies Smearguru as the character who can change colors or patterns.
How do I learn patterns?
Nintendo says you can learn a pattern by finding an item that has it.