Treasure Box

Treasure Boxes (Japanese: たからばこ Treasure Box) are items in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, that first appeared in Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness. They can be dropped from defeated Pokémon or found on the floor.

In Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Explorers of Sky, Treasure Boxes start appearing once the player goes on the Fogbound Lake expedition, and can be opened at Xatu Appraisal located in Treasure Town for 150 . At the end of certain dungeons, player is guaranteed to find one to six Deluxe Boxes that can contain rare items such as stat boosters or high-rarity exclusive items depending on the dungeon. The boxes dropped by enemies have random contents: usually a ☆ exclusive item (if the enemy's evolutionary line has one, it is likely to be chosen), sometimes instead a reward for a normal mission for that specific dungeon floor. The specific odds of a Treasure Box and whether it will contain an exclusive item or not is species-specific. The enemies will never drop a Treasure Box during a Special Episode or in Star Cave.

In Explorers of Sky, Secret Stairs found in postgame dungeons can lead to Secret Rooms with Treasure Boxes; these however have dungeon-specific item pools.

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games for WiiWare, Treasure Boxes are unlocked at the Gastrodon Judgment House after reaching second rank and can appear across all versions linked to the save file in any dungeon.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, the boxes can be opened by Rampardos Box Buster for 150 . Unlike in previous games, Gummis do not exist and Max Elixirs are often obtained instead, although it is still possible to find other items such as held items, and Gold Bars in amounts from one to five. Treasure Boxes can also contain Team Skills. The Team Skill, Collector, enables the player to find more Treasure Boxes from defeated enemies. There is a 15 floor DLC Map named Skill Treasury that enables more boxes to be dropped by defeated Pokémon as well. Boxes can also be found in chambers that require Keys and/or a specific Pokémon type to enter. These chambers can be found with Upgrade 2 of the Detour Guide. Upgrade 3 of the Detour Guide also sells the keys required to enter these chambers for 1650 . These keys can also be bought by exchanging 5 Gold Bars at Glorious Gold in Post Town. Treasure Boxes are stored in a space separate from items in the Deposit Box.

In Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, the boxes can be opened at Rockin' Lock in Lively Town. Blue-colored boxes are the most common and can be opened for 150 while the rarer red-colored boxes can be opened for 300 . Like the previous game, Treasure Boxes are stored in their own space in the Deposit Box.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, only the Pretty Box and Deluxe Box are present in the game, with rarer items present in Deluxe Boxes. All Treasure Boxes in the player's Toolbox are automatically opened upon exiting a dungeon and cannot be deposited in Kangaskhan Storage. Treasure Boxes can contain Oran Berries, Tiny Reviver Seeds, Reviver Seeds, Dojo Tickets, health drinks, Gummis, and TMs. They can only be sold at Kecleon Shops in dungeons.

In all games, contents of the boxes are predetermined at the moment it's generated, meaning that opening the box will always have the same result.

List of Treasure Boxes

Cute Box キュートなはこ Cute Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that is amazingly adorable. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that is amazingly adorable. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Box Buster to open it. SMD A box that is amazingly adorable. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Klefki's Rockin' Lock to open it.

Dainty Box かわいいはこ Sweet Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that is dainty and fashionable. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that is dainty and fashionable. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Box Buster to open it. SMD A box that is dainty and fashionable. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Klefki's Rockin' Lock to open it.

Deluxe Box ごうかなはこ Luxury Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items, different and more valuable than those from other boxes (such as Golden Apple or Sitrus Berry).					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that is extravagant and opulent. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that is extravagant and opulent. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Box Buster to open it. SMD A box that is extravagant and opulent. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Klefki's Rockin' Lock to open it. MDRTDX A gorgeous, resplendent box that is made to open when you leave the dungeon.

Glittery Box きらめくはこ Glittery Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that glitters with dazzling light. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that glitters with dazzling light. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Box Buster to open it. SMD A box that glitters with dazzling light. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Klefki's Rockin' Lock to open it.

Gorgeous Box うつくしいはこ Beautiful Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that's beautiful beyond measure. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that is beautiful beyond measure. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Box Buster to open it. SMD A box that is beautiful beyond measure. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Klefki's Rockin' Lock to open it.

Hard Box かたいはこ Hard Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that is impenetrably hard. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that glitters with dazzling light. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Box Buster to open it. SMD A box with a very hard surface. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Klefki's Rockin' Lock to open it.

Heavy Box おもいはこ Heavy Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that is unbelievably heavy. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that is unbelievably heavy. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Box Buster to open it. SMD A box that is unbelievably heavy. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Klefki's Rockin' Lock to open it.

Light Box かるいはこ Light Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that is surprisingly light. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that is surprisingly light. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Box Buster to open it. SMD A box that is somewhat light. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Klefki's Rockin' Lock to open it.

Nifty Box かっこいいはこ Cool Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that is completely impressive. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that is completely impressive. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Box Buster to open it. SMD A box that is completely impressive. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Klefki's Rockin' Lock to open it.

Pretty Box きれいなはこ Pretty Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that is startlingly pretty. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that is startlingly pretty. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Box Buster to open it. SMD A box that is startlingly pretty. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Klefki's Rockin' Lock to open it. MDRTDX A sleek, blue box that is made to open once you leave the dungeon.

Shiny Box かがやくはこ Shiny Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that sparkles and shines. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that sparkles and shines. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Box Buster to open it. SMD A box that sparkles and shines. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Klefki's Rockin' Lock to open it.

Sinister Box あやしいはこ Suspicious Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that is suspiciously sinister. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that is suspiciously sinister. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Box Buster to open it. SMD A box that is suspiciously sinister. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Klefki's Rockin' Lock to open it.

Gallery

Appearance

Cute, Dainty, Nifty, and Sinister Box from the Explorers series	Hard, Heavy, and Light Box from the Explorers series	Deluxe, Glittery, Gorgeous, Pretty, and Shiny Box from the Explorers series	Gorgeous, Heavy, Nifty, Pretty, and Hard Box from Gates to Infinity	Shiny, Dainty, Glittery, Light, Cute, and Sinister Box from Gates to Infinity	Deluxe Box from Gates to Infinity
Gorgeous, Heavy, Nifty, Pretty, and Hard Box from Super Mystery Dungeon	Shiny, Dainty, Glittery, Light, Cute, and Sinister Box from Super Mystery Dungeon	Deluxe Box from Super Mystery Dungeon*	Pretty Box from Rescue Team DX	Deluxe Box from Rescue Team DX

Blue Treasure Box from Gates to Infinity	Red Treasure Box from Gates to Infinity	Deluxe Box from Gates to Infinity	Blue Treasure Box from Super Mystery Dungeon	Red Treasure Box from Super Mystery Dungeon	Deluxe Box from Super Mystery Dungeon*

Artwork

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  Treasure Box artwork from Explorers of Time and Darkness

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  Treasure Box artwork from Super Mystery Dungeon

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  Pretty Box artwork from Rescue Team DX

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  Deluxe Box artwork from Rescue Team DX

In other languages

Treasure Box

Language Title Danish Skattekiste* Dutch Schatkist* French Coffre German Schätze Italian Forzieri Korean 보물상자 Bomul Sangja Spanish Cofre Swedish Skattkista*

English	French	German	Italian	Spanish	Korean
Cute Box	Coffre Mignon	Süße Box	Tecacarina	Cofre Lindo	큐티상자 Kyuti Sangja
Dainty Box	Coffre Délicat	Schicke Box	Tecafine	Cofre Gusto	귀여운상자 Gwiyeoun Sangja
Deluxe Box	Coffre Luxe	Luxusbox	Tecalusso	Cofre Lujoso	호화로운상자 Hohwaroun Sangja
Glittery Box	Coffre Rutilant	Glitzerbox	Tecasfavillio	Cofre Espejo	반짝반짝상자 Banjjakbanjjak Sangja
Gorgeous Box	Coffre Faste	Schöne Box	Tecabella	Cofre Divino	아름다운상자 Areumdaun Sangja
Hard Box	Coffre-Fort	Harte Box	Tecasolida	Cofre Sólido	딱딱한상자 Ttakttakhan Sangja
Heavy Box	Coffre Lourd	Schwere Box	Tecapesante	Cofre Macizo	무거운상자 Mugeoun Sangja
Light Box	Coffre Léger	Leichte Box	Tecaleggera	Cofre Ligero	가벼운상자 Gabyeoun Sangja
Nifty Box	Coffre Chic	Coole Box	Tecachic	Cofre Gracia	근사한상자 Geunsahan Sangja
Pretty Box	Coffre Élégant	Hübsche Box	Tecagraziosa	Cofre Bello	예쁜상자 Yebbeun Sangja
Shiny Box	Coffre Luisant	Funkelbox	Tecabrillio	Cofre Lucero	빛나는상자 Binnaneun Sangja
Sinister Box	Coffre Sinistre	Finsterbox	Tecatetra	Cofre Sombra	괴상한상자 Goesanghan Sangja

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series items Consumables: Food • Gummis • Seeds • Berries • Health drinks Held items: Glasses • Scarves • Recruitment-affecting items Miracle and Wonder Chests • Seven Treasures Space Globe • IQ Booster • Flags • Looplets Objects: Wonder Orbs • Throwing items • HMs • Used TMs • TMs • Keys Link Box • Gabite Scale • Gracidea • Friend Gifts • Devices Emeras • Progress Devices • Wands • Djinn's Bottle Special: Rescue Team Starter Set • Toolbox • Exploration Team Kit Treasure Bag • Treasure Collection • Mystery Dungeon evolutionary items Teleport Gem • Colored Wings • Wishing Stone • Music Box • Vortex Stone Treasure Boxes • Mystery Part • Secret Slab • Exclusive items Relic Fragment • Wonder Egg • Lost Loot • Sky Gift Lookalike Items • Prize Tickets • Gates to Infinity exclusive items Manuals • Entercards • Lucha Token • Connection Orb

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