What Are Starf Berries?

Starf berries are one of the most valuable and sought-after berries in Cobblemon. These rare berries are incredibly useful for increasing your odds of encountering shiny Pokemon when used with pokesnacks or poke bait. However, Starf berries don't spawn naturally in the world—you'll need to create them through berry mutation, which is a fascinating mechanic that combines different berries to create new ones.

In this guide, I'll walk you through everything you need to know about getting Starf berries, from the basic berry gathering to the complex mutation process. By the end, you'll be able to farm Starf berries efficiently and use them to boost your shiny hunting success!

Video Guide

Here's a video guide if you prefer watching to reading. Watch the full video walkthrough above for step-by-step instructions on mutating Starf berries in Cobblemon.

Understanding Berry Mutation

Berry mutation is the process of planting two different berries next to each other and allowing them to cross-pollinate, creating a new type of berry. To get Starf berries, you'll need to mutate an EV berry (in this guide we will use the Tamato berry) with a Pomeg berry. This might sound complicated, but once you understand the mutation chain, it becomes much easier!

The key to successful berry mutation is having the right berries in the right locations. You'll need to work through several mutation steps to get the berries required for Starf berry creation. Let's break down the entire process step by step.

Step 1: Getting the Tamato Berry (EV Berry)

The Tamato berry is an EV berry that you'll need for the final Starf berry mutation. To get a Tamato berry, you'll need to mutate two other berries: Touga and Occa.

Creating Touga Berry

To create a Touga berry, you need to mutate Razz and Figy berries together:

• Razz Berry: Spawns naturally in Forest biomes. These are relatively common, so you shouldn't have trouble finding them.
• Figy Berry: Created by mutating Persim and Cheri berries together.

Once you have both Razz and Figy berries, plant them next to each other and wait for them to mutate into Touga berries.

Creating Occa Berry

Occa berries can be found in two ways:

• Natural Spawn: Occa berries spawn naturally in Jungle biomes. If you're lucky enough to find a jungle biome, you can collect them directly.
• Pokemon Drop: Pineco can drop Occa berries when defeated. If you encounter Pineco in your adventures, make sure to battle them for a chance to get these valuable berries!

Creating Tamato Berry

Once you have both Touga and Occa berries, plant them next to each other. They will mutate to create Tamato berries, which are the EV berries you need for the final step.

Step 2: Getting the Pomeg Berry

Pomeg berries are the other essential component for creating Starf berries. The mutation chain for Pomeg is a bit longer, but each step is straightforward once you know what you're doing.

Gathering Basic Berries

First, you'll need to collect some common berries that spawn everywhere:

• Oran Berry: Spawns everywhere—you'll find these all over the world.
• Persim Berry: Also spawns everywhere, making them easy to find.
• Cheri Berry: Spawns in Plains biomes. These are common in open grassland areas.

Creating Figy Berry

To create Figy berries, plant Persim and Cheri berries next to each other. This is one of the simpler mutations and will give you the Figy berries you need for the next steps.

Creating Lum Berry

Lum berries are created by mutating Oran berries with any status berry. Persim berries work perfectly for this, and since both spawn everywhere, this mutation is very accessible. Plant Oran and Persim berries together to create Lum berries.

Creating Sitrus Berry

Sitrus berries are created by mutating Lum berries with Figy, Wiki, Mago, Aguav, or Iapapa berries. Since you'll already have Figy berries from the previous step, you can use those! Plant Lum and Figy berries together to create Sitrus berries.

Getting Haban Berry

Haban berries can be obtained in two ways:

• Natural Spawn: Haban berries spawn naturally in Jungle biomes.
• Pokemon Drop: Most Dragon-type Pokemon can drop Haban berries when defeated. If you're hunting for Dragon Pokemon, you might get lucky and collect some Haban berries along the way!

Creating Pomeg Berry

Finally, plant Sitrus and Haban berries next to each other. They will mutate to create Pomeg berries, which are the second component you need for Starf berry mutation.

Step 3: Creating Starf Berries

Now that you have both Tamato (EV berry) and Pomeg berries, you're ready to create Starf berries! This is the final and most exciting step.

Simply plant your Tamato berry and Pomeg berry next to each other. Over time, they will cross-pollinate and mutate, creating the coveted Starf berries. Make sure to give them enough space and time to grow—berry mutation takes patience, but the results are worth it!

Once you have your first Starf berry, you can plant it to grow more. Starf berries will produce more Starf berries when planted, so once you get your first one, you can start farming them more easily.

Bonus Tips for Faster Growth

Starf berries grow slowly by default, but there are ways to speed up the process significantly. Using mulch can dramatically increase your berry growth rate, making your farming much more efficient.

Growth Mulch

Growth mulch is excellent for speeding up berry growth. To create growth mulch, you'll need:

• Mulch: Created by combining paper, dirt, bonemeal, and rotten flesh.
• Bonemeal: Combine mulch with bonemeal to create growth mulch.

Apply growth mulch to your berry plants to significantly speed up their growth cycle.

Rich Mulch

Rich mulch is another great option for increasing berry yield. To create rich mulch:

• Blaze Powder: Combine blaze powder with mulch to create rich mulch.

Rich mulch provides excellent nutrients for your berries, increasing the yield of berries per harvest. While it doesn't speed up growth like growth mulch, it will give you more berries when your plants are ready to harvest.

If you want to learn more about using mulch effectively, check out this helpful video guide:

Creating Basic Mulch

If you need to create mulch from scratch, combine paper, dirt, bonemeal, and rotten flesh. This basic mulch can then be used to create either growth mulch or rich mulch, depending on your needs.

Farming Strategy

Once you've successfully created your first Starf berry, here are some tips for efficient farming:

• Plant in Rows: Create organized rows of Starf berry plants to maximize your harvest.
• Use Mulch: Always apply growth mulch to speed up growth cycles, and use rich mulch to increase your berry yield per harvest.
• Harvest Regularly: Check your berry plants regularly and harvest as soon as they're ready to maximize production.
• Expand Gradually: Start with a small farm and expand as you get more Starf berries.
• Protect Your Farm: Consider building a fence or wall around your berry farm to protect it from mobs and other players.

You're Ready to Farm Starf Berries!

Congratulations! You now know everything you need to get started with Starf berry farming in Cobblemon. While the mutation process might seem complex at first, once you understand the chain of mutations, it becomes much more manageable. Remember to be patient—berry mutation takes time, but the rewards are well worth it.

Starf berries are incredibly valuable for shiny hunting when used with pokesnacks or poke bait, so having a steady supply will give you a significant advantage in your Cobblemon adventures. Happy farming!

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