Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass: All items you can make with the Cram-o-matic

Pokemon Sword Shield Isle Armor Cram O Matic
Pokemon Sword Shield Isle Armor Cram O Matic (Image credit: iMore)

One of the latest new features introduced to Pokémon Sword and Shield in the Isle of Armor is the Cram-o-matic. This little machine, designed to look like Cramorant, can turn some of your junk into amazing items, but be careful, it can also turn amazing items into junk. How do you know what to stick in the Cram-o-matic? Don't worry, we here at iMore have everything you need to know to get the most out of the Cram-o-matic!

What is the Cram-o-matic?

Invented by Hyde, the genius son of Mustard and Honey, the Cram-o-matic is an item recycler. Simply put, you stick four items you don't need into it and you get one item in return. While that might seem like a bit of a ripoff, many of the items you can get are worth considerably more than the items you put in. You'll need to give Hyde a few Watts to get it up and going, but it's well worth the investment.

How do you work the Cram-o-matic?

Once the Cram-o-matic is working, Hyde will let you use it as often as you'd like. Just follow these easy steps:

  1. Press A to examine the Cram-o-matic.
  2. Press A to select Combine items.
  3. Using the left joystick or the D-pad, scroll through your Berries, Treasures, or Other Items.

Pokemon Sword Shield Isle Armor Cram O Matic (Image credit: iMore)
  1. Press A to confirm your selections.
  2. Press A to save your game.

Pokemon Sword Shield Isle Armor Cram O Matic (Image credit: iMore)
  1. The Cram-o-matic will spit out your new item.

Pokemon Sword Shield Isle Armor Cram O Matic (Image credit: iMore)

Repeat this process as often as you'd like and try out lots of combinations to see what you can make.

How do you get new recipes?

Pokemon Sword Shield Isle Armor Cram O Matic (Image credit: iMore)

While you don't need recipes to operate the Cram-o-matic, Hyde will happily share all of his recipes with you... for a price. For 100 Watts, Hyde will share a recipe, seemingly at random. You'll have to make sure to take notes though, because those recipes aren't saved anywhere once you buy them.

Fortunately, you don't need to buy recipes because they're the same for everyone. If you put in four Fossilized Birds, you'll get the same Cell Battery that I got, everytime. The only exception to this is if you use Apricorns.

What are Apricorns?

Pokemon Sword Shield Isle Armor Cram O Matic (Image credit: iMore)

Originally introduced in the Johto region of Gen II, Apricorns served as the very first Poké Balls long before Poké Balls were invented hundreds of years prior. Although most Trainers use modern day Poké Balls, Apricorns can still be used to craft rare types of Poké Balls.

In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Apricorns can be found growing on the Isle of Armor. If you gather up enough of them, they can be used in the Cram-o-matic to craft rare types of Poké Balls. However, unlike in Gen II games, the results of putting Apricorns in the Cram-o-matic are entirely random. While the rest of your recipes will consistently produce the same items over and over again, if you're using Apricorns, your results will be random.

Recipes

While putting Apricorns into the Cram-o-matic gives random results, there are many items which make the same items every time. Keep in mind, there are hundreds of possibilities and several items have multiple possible recipes. Also the order of the items matters! These are some of the best recipes we've found:

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Item AItem BItem CItem DResult
Rare CandyRare CandyRare CandyRare CandyAbility Capsule
Sticky BarbBalm MushroomBalm MushroomBalm MushroomAbsorb Bulb
Dusk StoneAny Evolution Stone*Any Evolution Stone*Any Evolution Stone*Adrenaline Orb
Tiny MushroomTiny MushroomTiny MushroomTiny MushroomBig Mushroom
NuggetNuggetNuggetNuggetBig Nugget
PearlPearlPearlPearlBig Pearl
Oran BerryOran BerryOran BerryOran BerryBlack Sludge
Big NuggetBig NuggetBig NuggetComet ShardBottle Cap
Big NuggetBig NuggetComet ShardComet ShardBottle Cap
Light BallWishing PieceWishing PieceWishing PieceDubious Disc
Hard StoneHard StoneHard StoneHard StoneEver Stone
Macho BraceBalm MushroomBalm MushroomBalm MushroomExpert Belt
Fire StoneAny Evolution Stone*Any Evolution Stone*Any Evolution Stone*Flame Orb
Bottle CapBottle CapBottle CapBottle CapGold Bottle Cap
Tiny MushroomDynamax CandyDynamax CandyDynamax CandyGrassy Seed
Float StoneFloat StoneFloat StoneFloat StoneHard Stone
Ice StoneAny Evolution Stone*Any Evolution Stone*Any Evolution Stone*Icy Rock
Thunder StoneAny Evolution Stone*Any Evolution Stone*Any Evolution Stone*Light Ball
Thick ClubThick ClubRare BoneRare BoneLight Clay
Any Power ItemAny Power ItemAny Power ItemAny Power ItemMacho Brace
Iron BallIron BallIron BallIron BallMetal Coat
Moon StoneAny Evolution Stone*Any Evolution Stone*Any Evolution Stone*Misty Seed
Shiny StoneAny Evolution Stone*Any Evolution Stone*Any Evolution Stone*Misty Seed
Fossilized FishFossilized FishComet ShardComet ShardMystic Water
Fossilized DinoFossilized DinoFossilized DinoFossilized DinoNever Melt Ice
Mago BerryFigy BerryFigy BerryFigy BerryOdd Incense
Wiki BerryPearlPearlPearlOval Stone
Big PearlBig PearlBig PearlBig PearlPearl String
Toxic OrbWishing PieceWishing PieceWishing PiecePoison Barb
Armorite OreArmorite OreArmorite OreArmorite OrePP Up
Big NuggetBig NuggetBig NuggetBig NuggetPP Up
Lum BerryLum BerryLum BerryLum BerryPretty Feather
Big PearlBig PearlBalm MushroomBalm MushroomPrism Scale
Lagging TailLight ClayLight ClayLight ClayProtector
Wishing PieceWishing PieceWishing PieceBlue ApricornQuick Powder
Comet ShardComet ShardComet ShardComet ShardRare Candy
Fire StoneWishing PieceWishing PieceWishing PieceRed Card
Red ApricornWishing PieceWishing PieceWishing PieceRed Card
Mago BerryFossilized BirdSilver PowderProtective PadsRing Target
EverstoneEverstoneEverstoneEverstoneRocky Helmet
Berry SweetMetal CoatReseli BerrySilver PowderRoom Service
Moon StoneSweet AppleBlack SludgeSticky BarbSachet
Black ApricornWishing PieceWishing PieceWishing PieceScope Lens
Pesto BerryPecha BerryPecha BerryPecha BerrySea Incese
Any FeatherAny FeatherAny FeatherAny FeatherSharp Beak
Fossilized FishFossilized FishFossilized FishFossilized FishShell Bell
Oran BerryMaranga BerrySweet AppleBlunder PolicySmoke Ball
Aspear BerryAspear BerryAspear BerryAspear BerrySnowball
Dusk StoneWishing PieceWishing PieceWishing PieceSpell Tag
Persim BerryOran BerryOran BerryOran BerryStardust
StardustStardustStardustStardustStar Piece
NuggetNuggetNuggetComet ShardTerrain Extender
Qualot BerryQualot BerryQualot BerryQualot BerryToxic Orb
Pecha BerryPecha BerryPP UpPP UpUpgrade
Babiri BerrySmoke BallPower AnkletAguav BerryUtility Umbrella
Absorb BulbAbsorb BulbAbsorb BulbAbsorb BulbWhite Herb
Sticky BarbSticky BarbSticky BarbSticky BarbWhite Herb
Maranga BerryMaranga BerryMaranga BerryMaranga BerryWide Lens
Rare BoneRare BoneRare BoneRare BoneWishing Piece
Balm MushroomRare BoneStardustPearlWishing Piece
Any SweetAny SweetAny SweetAny SweetRandom Sweet
Any ApricornAny ApricornAny ApricornAny ApricornRandom Poké Ball
  • Any Evolution Stone - There are a number of recipes which are dependent upon the first item. If Any Evolution Stone* is in the second, third, and fourth slots, you can substitute: Fire Stone, Water Stone, Thunder Stone, Leaf Stone, Moon Stone, Sun Stone, Shiny Stone, Dusk Stone, Dawn Stone, Ice Stone, Dynamax Candy, or any EXP Candy.

TR Recipes

In addition to tons of useful items, you can also use the Cram-o-Matic to make TRs.

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Item AItem BItem CItem DTR
Ability CapsuleWishing PieceWishing PieceWishing PieceTR00 Swords Dance
Lucky EggLucky EggLucky EggLucky EggTR01 Body Slam
Water StoneAny Evolution Stone*Any Evolution Stone*Any Evolution Stone*TR04 Surf
Comet ShardComet ShardBerry SweetClover SweetTR06 Blizzard
Leppa BerryLeppa BerryLeppa BerryLeppa BerryTR07 Low Kick
Any STAT DrinkAny STAT DrinkAny STAT DrinkAny STAT DrinkTR07 Low Kick
Comet ShardComet ShardNiggetBig NuggetTR10 Earthquake
Exp. Candy XSExp. Candy XSExp. Candy XSExp. Candy XSTR12 Agility
PP UpIronProtienZincTR13 Focus Energy
Flame OrbWishing PieceWishing PieceWishing PieceTR15 Fire Blast
PearlPearlBalm MushroomBalm MushroomTR16 Waterfall
White ApricornWishing PieceWishing PieceWishing PieceTri19 Tri Attack
Quick PowderQuick PowderQuick PowderQuick PowderTR20 Substitute
HP UpBerry SweetBrave MintLeftoversTR21 Reversal
Hondew BerryHondew BerryHondew BerryHondew BerryTR23 Spikes
StardustDynamax CandyDynamax CandyDynamax CandyTR23 Spikes
Light ClayLight ClayLight ClayLight ClayTR25 Psyshock
Power LensPower LensPower LensPower LensTR25 Psyshock
Normal GemNormal GemNormal GemNormal GemTR26 Endure
White ApricronWishing PieceWishing PieceWishing PieceTR27 Sleeptalk
Normal GemWishing PieceWishing PieceWishing PieceTR29 Baton Pass
Quick ClawQuick ClawQuick ClawQuick ClawTR30 Encore
Reaper ClothReaper ClothReaper ClothReaper ClothTR33 Shadow Ball
Exp. Candy MExp. Candy MExp. Candy MExp. Candy MTR34 Future Sight
Chilan BerrySpell TagPower LensPower BracerTR35 Uproar
Red ApricornRed ApricornBig NuggetBig NuggetTR36 Heat Wave
Iapapa BerryIapapa BerryIapapa BerryIapapa BerryTR37 Taunt
Light ClayWishing PieceWishing PieceWishing PieceTR38 Trick
Armorite OreWishing PieceWishing PIeceWishing PieceTR39 Superpower
Exp. Candy LExp. Candy LExp. Candy LExp. Candy LTR40 Skill Swap
Exp. Candy XLExp. Candy XLExp. Candy XLExp. Candy XLTR40 Skill Swap
Sun StoneFire StoneDawn StoneFlame OrbTR 41 Blaze Kick
Rare CandyDynamax CandyDynamax CandyDynamax CandyTR44 Cosmic Power
Rare CandyExp. Candy SExp. Candy SExp. Candy STR44 Cosmic Power
Aguav BerryAguav BerryAguav BerryAguav BerryTR47 Dragon Claw
Destiny KnotDestiny KnotDestiny KnotDestiny KnotTR49 Calm Mind
Metal CoatSoft SandLight ClayIron BallTR52 Gyro Ball
Power BandComet ShardComet ShardComet ShardTR53 Close Combat
Black SludgeIron BallIron BallIron BallTR54 Toxic Spikes
Kelpsy BerryKelpsy BerryKelpsy BerryKelpsy BerryTR56 Aura Sphere
Oran BerryOran BerryPP UpPP UpTR57 Poison Jab
Leaf StoneAny Evolution Stone*Any Evolution Stone*Any Evolution Stone*TR59 Seed Bomb
HoneyHoneyHoneyHoneyTR60 X-Scissor
Dragon ScaleRazor ClawRazor ClawRazor ClawTR62 Dragon Pulse
LeftoversLeftoversLeftoversLeftoversTR65 Energy Ball
Soft SandSoft SandSoft SandSoft SandTR67 Earth Power
Iapapa BerryIapapa BerryRare BoneRare BoneTR68 Nasty Plot
Metal CoatRazor ClawTart AppleEvioliteTR70 Flash Cannon
Balm MushroomBalm MushroomPearl StringPearl StringTR72 Power Whip
Gold Bottle CapWishing PieceWishing PieceWishing PieceTR73 Gunk Shot
White HerbWhite HerbWhite HerbWhite HerbTR77 Grass Knot
Balm MushroomBalm MushroomDynamax CandyDynamax CandyTR77 Grass Knot
Poison BarbWishing PieceWishing PieceWishing PieceTR78 Sludge Wave
Iron BallWishing PieceWishing PieceWishing PieceTR79 Heavy Slam
Metal CoatMetal CoatMetal CoatMetal CoatTR79 Heavy Slam
Thunder StoneAny Evolution Stone*Any Evolution Stone*Any Evolution Stone*TR80 Electro Ball
Pure IncenseChoice BandBlack GlassesThroat SprayTR82 Stored Power
Chilan BerryChilan BerryChilan BerryChilan BerryTR85 Work Up
Cheri BerryCheri BerryCheri BerryCheri BerryTR88 Heat Crash
Figy BerryFigy BerryFigy BerryFigy BerryTR88 Heat Crash
Black SludgeBlack SludgeBlack SludgeBlack SludgeTR91 Venom Drench
SachetProtectorReaper ClothWhipped DreamTR92 Dazzling Gleam
Rare CandyWishing PieceWishing PieceWishing PieceTR97 Psychic Fangs
PearlStardustPearl StringStar PieceTR98 Liquidation
ZincWishing PieceWishing PieceWishing PieceTR99 Body Press

Questions?

Do you have any questions about the Cram-o-matic? Got a recipe we haven't found yet? Drop us a comment below, and be sure to check out our Complete Pokédex, as well as our many Pokémon Sword and Shield guides so you can be the very best like no one ever was!

Casian Holly

Casian Holly has been writing about gaming at iMore since 2019, but their real passion is Pokémon. From the games to the anime, cards and toys, they eat, sleep, and breathe all things Pokémon. You can check out their many Pokémon Go and Pokémon Sword and Shield guides and coverage here on iMore.