Super Candy Recipes

Super IV Candies provide targeted enhancement to specific Pokémon IV stats. These advanced candies require more resources but offer precise control over stat improvement.

Recipe Overview

Recipe Type Grid Size Result Purpose
Super Candy 3x3 Targeted IV Candy Enhances a specific IV stat
IV Shard
IV Shard
IV Shard
IV Shard
IV Shard
IV Shard
IV Shard
IV Shard
IV Shard
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Random IV Candy IV Shard

Result: Targeted IV Candy that improves the specified stat

Requirements

  • 8 Identical IV Shards: Must be the same type and species/elemental type
  • 1 Stat Item: Determines which IV stat to target
  • Positions: Shards surround the center item, stat item in center (slot 4)

Stat Items

Apricorn IV Stat
Red Apricorn Red Apricorn HP IV Candy
Yellow Apricorn Yellow Apricorn Attack IV Candy
Green Apricorn Green Apricorn Defense IV Candy
Black Apricorn Black Apricorn Special Attack IV Candy
Blue Apricorn Blue Apricorn Special Defense IV Candy
White Apricorn White Apricorn Speed IV Candy

Recipe Mechanics

Validation Rules

Super Candy Recipe Validation

  1. Surround Pattern: All 8 outer slots must contain identical shards
  2. Center Item: Must be one of the valid stat items
  3. Shard Matching: All 8 shards must be identical
  4. Valid Items: Only recognized stat items trigger the recipe

Crafting Behavior

Result Generation

  • Shard Data Transfer: The resulting candy inherits data from the input shards
  • Stat Assignment: For super candies, the center item determines the target stat
  • Naming: Candy names reflect their source and target stat
  • Model Data: Visual appearance matches the shard type and target stat

Error Handling

  • Invalid Patterns: Recipes fail silently if pattern requirements aren’t met
  • Mixed Shards: Different shard types cannot be mixed in the same recipe
  • Wrong Items: Non-stat items in the center slot prevent super candy creation

Advanced Crafting

Resource Planning

  1. Stat Priority: Identify which stats your Pokémon need most
  2. Shard Conservation: Super candies require 8 shards vs 3 for basic candies
  3. Apricorn Collection: Gather the appropriate colored apricorns for your target stats

Crafting Strategy

  1. Targeted Enhancement: Use super candies when you need specific stat improvements
  2. Competitive Building: Essential for creating competitively viable Pokémon
  3. Min-Max Optimization: Perfect for fine-tuning already strong Pokémon

Stat Item Acquisition

  • Red Apricorns: Often found near berry trees
  • Yellow Apricorns: Common in grassland biomes
  • Green Apricorns: Frequently found in forest areas
  • Black Apricorns: Rare, found in specific biomes
  • Blue Apricorns: Often near water sources
  • White Apricorns: Found in mountainous regions

Integration

Crafting Book

  • Category: Recipes appear in the “Miscellaneous” category
  • Discovery: Recipes are automatically unlocked when you obtain the required items
  • Preview: Recipe book shows the general pattern and requirements

Mod Compatibility

  • JEI/REI Support: Recipes are compatible with recipe viewing mods
  • Custom Recipe Type: Uses mod-specific recipe serializers
  • Server Sync: Recipes work correctly in multiplayer environments

Troubleshooting

Common Crafting Issues

“Recipe not working”

  • Verify all 8 shards are identical
  • Check that the stat item is in the center position
  • Ensure the crafting pattern matches exactly

“Wrong candy type created”

  • Confirm you’re using the right stat item for the desired enhancement
  • Verify the center item is a valid apricorn
  • Check that no extra items are in the grid

“No result in crafting grid”

  • Make sure you’re using IV Shards from this mod
  • Verify you have exactly 8 shards of the same type
  • Check that the stat item is recognized by the mod

Debug Information

Use the debug interaction (right-click with items) to verify:

  • Shard data components are correct
  • Stat items have proper identifiers
  • All 8 shards match exactly

Previous: Learn about Basic Candy Recipes for random stat enhancement.