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The '''Clear Bells''' (Japanese: '''とうめいなスズ''' ''Transparent Bells'') are bells installed in the [[Tin Tower]]. In the English dub of the [[Pokémon anime]], they are mistakenly called '''Crystal Bells'''.
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==In the games==
The '''Clear Bell''' (Japanese: '''{{j|とうめいなスズ}}''' ''Transparent {{wp|Suzu}}'') is a [[Key Item]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. Along with the [[Rainbow Feather]], it is one of the [[legendary artifacts]] associated with {{p|Ho-Oh}}.


In {{game|Crystal}}, the Clear Bell is given to the player by the director of [[Johto Radio Tower]]. It allows the player to battle {{p|Suicune}} at the bottom of [[Tin Tower]]. Suicune will not flee, and the player will also be unable to leave.
==In the core series games==
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The Clear Bell reappears in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold}}, but in completely different circumstances; in this game, it is received from the [[Kimono Girl]]s and used to summon {{p|Ho-Oh}}. It is unavailable in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|SoulSilver}} where its counterpart, the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Tide Bell}} (which is used to summon {{p|Lugia}}), takes its place.
===Effect===
====Generation II====
In {{game|Crystal}}, it allows the {{player}} to meet {{p|Suicune}} on the first floor of the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]], where, unlike [[Legendary beasts|its brethren]], it will not [[Roaming Pokémon|flee]], and the player must defeat or capture it.
 
====Generation IV====
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|Pokémon HeartGold}}, it is the type of bell that are installed on [[Ecruteak City]]'s [[Bell Tower]]. The item combines with the power of the [[Rainbow Wing]] and the dance of the [[Kimono Girl]]s to summon Ho-Oh to the Bell Tower.
 
While Suicune takes a particular interest in the player once more, it is not involved with the Clear Bell whatsoever. In Pokémon SoulSilver, its purpose is replaced by the [[Tidal Bell]]. Much like how the Tidal Bell is not required in HeartGold to encounter {{p|Lugia}}, with the Pokémon appearing with just the [[Silver Wing]] obtained in [[Pewter City]], the Clear Bell is not required in SoulSilver to encounter Ho-Oh.
 
====Generation VI====
In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Pokémon Omega Ruby]], the Clear Bell is given to the player by [[Captain Stern]] in exchange for the [[Scanner]], and is required to encounter Ho-Oh on [[Sea Mauville]].
 
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{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}<br>{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A very old-fashioned bell that makes a gentle ringing sound.}}
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===Acquisition===
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| {{gameabbrev2|C}}
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] (from the [[Radio Director|Director]] after defeating [[Team Rocket]])
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| {{gameabbrev4|HG}}
| [[Ecruteak City]] (reward for defeating the [[Kimono Girl]]s)
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| {{gameabbrev6|OR}}
| [[Slateport City]] (from [[Captain Stern]] in exchange for the [[Scanner]])
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
In the anime, Crystal Bells were said to announce the coming of {{p|Ho-Oh}}. They were stolen and broken by [[Team Rocket]], which precipitated the events of ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll]]''.
[[File:Clear Bell anime.png|thumb|250px|Crystal Bells in the anime]]
The Clear Bells, referred to as "Crystal Bells" in the {{pkmn|anime}}, appeared in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]''. {{TRT}} stole some of the bells from the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]], intending to summon {{an|Ho-Oh}} with them, not realizing that the bells didn't work that way. However, [[Jessie]] accidentally breaking one of the bells angered the {{t|Bug}} Pokémon of the area, who proceeded to ensnare them in webbing, apprehending them long before [[Morty]], {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}}, and [[Eusine]] caught up to them.


The bells appear to have magical properties as the Pokémon were able to sense that they were stolen. They were also constructed in such a way that prevented them from being rung by force. How they were made that way remains unknown.
The Crystal Bells are unable to be rung by human hands alone, as Jessie proved, though they will, according to legend, ring on their own when Ho-Oh approaches.
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
The Clear Bells were obtained by {{adv|Crystal}} in hopes of being able to catch Suicune, but it still did not allowed her to catch it and it had her confidence shattered.
[[File:Clear Bell Adventures.png|thumb|200px|The Clear Bell in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
The Clear Bell, called the "Invisible Bell" in the [[Chuang Yi]] translation, was given to the [[Team Rocket Elite Trio]] by the [[Masked Man]] for their {{DL|Legendary beasts (Adventures)|Suicune}} capture operation, its power allowing its holder to bypass the crystal walls that Suicune can create to defend itself. After their attempt to capture Suicune had been foiled by {{adv|Crystal}} and [[Eusine]], Eusine took the Clear Bell from the trio in ''[[PS131|Suddenly Suicune (Part 2)]]''. In the [[PS132|next chapter]], he used it to bypass the crystal wall Suicune had set up at the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] and rescue Crystal from inside it.
 
In ''[[PS171|The Last Battle V]]'', [[Misty]]'s attempt to use Suicune's crystal wall to trap the Masked Man with her ended in failure, resulting in only her getting trapped as the Masked Man's {{p|Gastly}}'s {{m|Curse}} weakened Suicune so that it became unable to bring the wall down. Fortunately, Eusine soon appeared, using his Clear Bell to save Misty. Despite him possessing the Clear Bell, however, Suicune [[PS178|chose]] Crystal as its new partner afterwards, much to Eusine's dismay.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Japanese name of the [[Tin Tower]] (スズのとう) can mean both "Tin Tower" and "Bell Tower"; however, this double meaning was unable to be reflected in the English version.
[[File:Labeled Teru-Sama GoldSilver-KOR.png|thumb|Dummy "Clear Bell" in Korean Gold and Silver]]
* Though the Japanese and English names of the item imply that the bells should at least be somewhat transparent, the HeartGold and SoulSilver sprite of the item is not clear at all, nor even blue, the color of Crystal's cartridge, except when it is being used to summon Ho-Oh, when it shines brightly with a bluish-white glow as if becoming clear.
* In Korean Gold and Silver, [[Teru-sama]] ID 0x46 is labeled 크리스탈방울 ''Clear Bell'' to match the name of the actual Clear Bell item ID in Pokémon Crystal and {{g|Stadium 2}}, despite those games not being released in Korean.
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==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=透明鈴鐺 ''{{tt|Taumìhng Lìhngdōng|Transparent Bell}}''
|zh_cmn=透明鈴鐺 / 透明铃铛 ''{{tt|Tòumíng Língdāng|Transparent Bell}}''
|cs=Průzračný zvonek
|fr_eu=Glas Transparent
|de=Klarglocke
|it=Campana Chiara
|pl=Kryształowy Dzwon{{tt|*|EP227}}
|ko={{k|크리스탈방울}} ''Crystal Bang-ul''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>{{k|투명 방울}} ''{{tt|Tumyeong Bang-ul|Transparent Bell}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures}}
|pt_br=Sino Cintilante
|es_eu=Cascabel Claro{{tt|*|Generation VIII onwards}}<br>Campana Clara{{tt|*|Generations II-VII}}
|vi=Chuông thủy tinh
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==See also==
* [[List of Key Items in Generation II]]
* [[List of Key Items in Generation IV]]
* [[List of Key Items in Generation VI]]
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Latest revision as of 01:09, 30 August 2024

Clear Bell
とうめいなスズ
Transparent Suzu
Bag Clear Bell Sprite.png
Clear Bell
Pokémon Global Link artwork
Introduced in Generation II
Pocket
Generation II Bag Key items pocket icon.png Key items
Generation IV Bag Key items pocket icon.png Key items (HGSS)
Generation V Bag Key items pocket icon.png Key items
Generation VI Bag Key items pocket icon.png Key items
Generation VII Bag Key items pocket icon.png Key items

The Clear Bell (Japanese: とうめいなスズ Transparent Suzu) is a Key Item introduced in Generation II. Along with the Rainbow Feather, it is one of the legendary artifacts associated with Ho-Oh.

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
C
HGSS
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUM
N/A N/A

Effect

Generation II

In Pokémon Crystal, it allows the player to meet Suicune on the first floor of the Tin Tower, where, unlike its brethren, it will not flee, and the player must defeat or capture it.

Generation IV

In Pokémon HeartGold, it is the type of bell that are installed on Ecruteak City's Bell Tower. The item combines with the power of the Rainbow Wing and the dance of the Kimono Girls to summon Ho-Oh to the Bell Tower.

While Suicune takes a particular interest in the player once more, it is not involved with the Clear Bell whatsoever. In Pokémon SoulSilver, its purpose is replaced by the Tidal Bell. Much like how the Tidal Bell is not required in HeartGold to encounter Lugia, with the Pokémon appearing with just the Silver Wing obtained in Pewter City, the Clear Bell is not required in SoulSilver to encounter Ho-Oh.

Generation VI

In Pokémon Omega Ruby, the Clear Bell is given to the player by Captain Stern in exchange for the Scanner, and is required to encounter Ho-Oh on Sea Mauville.

Description

Games Description
C Makes a gentle ringing.
HGSS
BWB2W2
A very old-fashioned bell that makes a gentle ringing.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
SV
A very old-fashioned bell that makes a gentle ringing sound.

Acquisition

Games Method
C Goldenrod Radio Tower (from the Director after defeating Team Rocket)
HG Ecruteak City (reward for defeating the Kimono Girls)
OR Slateport City (from Captain Stern in exchange for the Scanner)

In the anime

Crystal Bells in the anime

The Clear Bells, referred to as "Crystal Bells" in the anime, appeared in For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!. Team Rocket stole some of the bells from the Tin Tower, intending to summon Ho-Oh with them, not realizing that the bells didn't work that way. However, Jessie accidentally breaking one of the bells angered the Bug Pokémon of the area, who proceeded to ensnare them in webbing, apprehending them long before Morty, Ash, Misty, Brock, and Eusine caught up to them.

The Crystal Bells are unable to be rung by human hands alone, as Jessie proved, though they will, according to legend, ring on their own when Ho-Oh approaches.

In the manga

The Clear Bell in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

The Clear Bell, called the "Invisible Bell" in the Chuang Yi translation, was given to the Team Rocket Elite Trio by the Masked Man for their Suicune capture operation, its power allowing its holder to bypass the crystal walls that Suicune can create to defend itself. After their attempt to capture Suicune had been foiled by Crystal and Eusine, Eusine took the Clear Bell from the trio in Suddenly Suicune (Part 2). In the next chapter, he used it to bypass the crystal wall Suicune had set up at the Tin Tower and rescue Crystal from inside it.

In The Last Battle V, Misty's attempt to use Suicune's crystal wall to trap the Masked Man with her ended in failure, resulting in only her getting trapped as the Masked Man's Gastly's Curse weakened Suicune so that it became unable to bring the wall down. Fortunately, Eusine soon appeared, using his Clear Bell to save Misty. Despite him possessing the Clear Bell, however, Suicune chose Crystal as its new partner afterwards, much to Eusine's dismay.

Trivia

Dummy "Clear Bell" in Korean Gold and Silver
  • Though the Japanese and English names of the item imply that the bells should at least be somewhat transparent, the HeartGold and SoulSilver sprite of the item is not clear at all, nor even blue, the color of Crystal's cartridge, except when it is being used to summon Ho-Oh, when it shines brightly with a bluish-white glow as if becoming clear.
  • In Korean Gold and Silver, Teru-sama ID 0x46 is labeled 크리스탈방울 Clear Bell to match the name of the actual Clear Bell item ID in Pokémon Crystal and Pokémon Stadium 2, despite those games not being released in Korean.


In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 透明鈴鐺 Taumìhng Lìhngdōng
Mandarin 透明鈴鐺 / 透明铃铛 Tòumíng Língdāng
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Průzračný zvonek
France Flag.png European French Glas Transparent
Germany Flag.png German Klarglocke
Italy Flag.png Italian Campana Chiara
South Korea Flag.png Korean 크리스탈방울 Crystal Bang-ul*
투명 방울 Tumyeong Bang-ul *
Poland Flag.png Polish Kryształowy Dzwon*
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Sino Cintilante
Spain Flag.png European Spanish Cascabel Claro*
Campana Clara*
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Chuông thủy tinh

See also


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