Battle item

A battle item is, as its name implies, an item given to a Pokémon during battle to enhance its stats. Like the stat-raising effects of moves like Howl and Agility, the stat rise is only temporary. These items cannot be used on a Pokémon if the specific stat is already raised by six levels.

Effect

There are two distinct types of battle items. The basic battle items introduced in Generation I each raise a particular stat by a single level, with the exception of Guard Spec. which protects the party from stat reductions for five turns.

A second type of battle item was introduced in Generation V, and can only be used in multiplayer battles via the Miracle Shooter. Many of these items are more powerful versions of the basic battle items, raising a particular stat by 2, 3, or 6 levels, while others have an effect on the ally of the Pokémon during whose turn the items are used.

Types of battle items

Basic battle items

X Attack プラスパワー PlusPower   BATTLE ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Price: $500 Sell for: $250
Effect: Raises the Attack of a Pokémon currently in battle by 1 level.					Locations RBY Celadon Department Store GSC Goldenrod Department Store, Celadon Department Store RSE Lilycove Department Store FRLG Celadon Department Store Colo Phenac City XD Pyrite Town DPPt Veilstone Department Store HGSS Goldenrod Department Store, Celadon Department Store, Suburban Area, Town Outskirts BW Raimon City, Shopping Mall R9
Description GSC Raises Attack. (1 BTL) RSE Raises the stat Attack during one battle. FRLG Raises the Attack stat of Pokémon in battle. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn. DPPt HGSS An item that raises the Attack stat of a Pokémon in battle. It wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.
					This item was featured in the TCG.

X Defend ディフェンダー Defender   BATTLE ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Price: $550 Sell for: $275
Effect: Raises the Defense of a Pokémon currently in battle by 1 level.					Locations RBY Celadon Department Store GSC Goldenrod Department Store, Celadon Department Store RSE Lilycove Department Store FRLG Celadon Department Store Colo Phenac City XD Pyrite Town DPPt Veilstone Department Store HGSS Goldenrod Department Store, Celadon Department Store, Suburban Area BW Site of Dreams, Shopping Mall R9
Description GSC Raises Defense. (1 BTL) RSE Raises the stat Defense during one battle. FRLG Raises the Defense stat of Pokémon in battle. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn. DPPt HGSS An item that raises the Defense stat of a Pokémon in battle. It wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.
					This item was featured in the TCG.

X Special   X Special スペシャルアップ Special Up   BATTLE ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Price: $350 Sell for: $175
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Description GSC Raises Special stats. (1 BTL) RSE Raises the stat Sp.Atk during one battle. FRLG Raises the Sp.Atk stat of Pokémon in battle. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn. DPPt HGSS An item that raises the Sp. Atk stat of a Pokémon in battle. It wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.

X Sp. Def スペシャルガード Special Guard   BATTLE ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $350* Sell for: $175
Effect: Raises the Special Defense of a Pokémon currently in battle by 1 level.					Locations DPPt Veilstone Department Store HGSS Goldenrod Department Store, Celadon Department Store, Suburban Area, Town Outskirts BW Shopping Mall R9
Description DPPt HGSS An item that raises the Sp. Def stat of a Pokémon in battle. It wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.

X Speed スピーダー Speeder   BATTLE ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Price: $350 Sell for: $175
Effect: Raises the Speed of a Pokémon currently in battle by 1 level.					Locations RBY Celadon Department Store GSC Goldenrod Department Store, Celadon Department Store RSE Lilycove Department Store FRLG Celadon Department Store Colo Phenac City XD Pyrite Town DPPt Veilstone Department Store HGSS Goldenrod Department Store, Celadon Department Store, Suburban Area BW Shopping Mall R9
Description GSC Raises Speed. (1 BTL) RSE Raises the stat Speed one battle. FRLG Raises the Speed stat of Pokémon in battle. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn. DPPt HGSS An item that raises the Speed stat of a Pokémon in battle. It wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.

X Accuracy ヨクアタール Frequent Hit   BATTLE ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Price: $950* Sell for: $475
Effect: Raises the Accuracy of a Pokémon currently in battle by 1 level.					Locations RBY Celadon Department Store GSC Goldenrod Department Store, Celadon Department Store RSE Lilycove Department Store FRLG Celadon Department Store Colo Phenac City XD Pyrite Town DPPt Veilstone Department Store HGSS Goldenrod Department Store, Celadon Department Store, Suburban Area, Town Outskirts BW Route 4, Shopping Mall R9
Description GSC Raises accuracy. (1 BTL) RSE Raises accuracy of attack moves during one battle. FRLG Raises the accuracy stat of Pokémon in battle. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn. DPPt HGSS An item that raises the accuracy of a Pokémon in battle. It wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.

Dire Hit クリティカット Criticut   BATTLE ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Price: $650 Sell for: $325
Effect: Raises the critical hit ratio of a Pokémon currently in battle by 1 level. In Generation I, lowers it instead thanks to a bug.					Locations RBY Celadon Department Store GSC Goldenrod Department Store, Celadon Department Store RSE Lilycove Department Store FRLG Celadon Department Store Colo Phenac City XD Pyrite Town DPPt Veilstone Department Store HGSS Goldenrod Department Store, Celadon Department Store, Suburban Area, Town Outskirts BW Shopping Mall R9
Description GSC Ups critical hit ratio. (1 BTL) RSE Raises the critical-hit ratio during one battle. FRLG Raises the critical-hit ratio of Pokémon in battle. Wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn. DPPt HGSS An item that raises the critical-hit ratio of a Pokémon in battle. It wears off if the Pokémon is withdrawn.
Note: Prior to Generation V, its Japanese name was クリティカッター Criticutter

Guard Spec. エフェクトガード Effect Guard   BATTLE ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Price: $700 Sell for: $350
Effect: Prevents stat reduction by opponents' moves for the user's party for five turns.					Locations RBY Celadon Department Store GSC Goldenrod Department Store, Celadon Department Store RSE Lilycove Department Store FRLG Celadon Department Store Colo Phenac City XD Pyrite Town DPPt Veilstone Department Store HGSS Goldenrod Department Store, Celadon Department Store, Suburban Area, Town Outskirts BW Shopping Mall R9
Description GSC Prevents stat reduction. (1 BTL) RSE Prevents stat reduction when used in battle. FRLG An item that prevents stat reduction among party Pokémon for five turns after use. DPPt HGSS An item that prevents stat reduction among the Trainer's party Pokémon for five turns after use.

Miracle Shooter battle items

X Attack 2 プラスパワー2 PlusPower 2   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Raises the Attack of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW In battle, it raises the Pokémon's Attack. If the Pokémon is withdrawn, the stat returns to normal.
Note: Costs 5 points to use

X Attack 3 プラスパワー3 PlusPower 3   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Raises the Attack of a Pokémon currently in battle by 3 levels.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW In battle, it raises the Pokémon's Attack. If the Pokémon is withdrawn, the stat returns to normal.
Note: Costs 7 points to use

X Attack 6 プラスパワー6 PlusPower 6   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Raises the Attack of a Pokémon currently in battle by 6 levels.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW In battle, it raises the Pokémon's Attack. If the Pokémon is withdrawn, the stat returns to normal.
Note: Costs 12 points to use

X Defend 2 ディフェンダー2 Defender 2   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Raises the Defense of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW In battle, it raises the Pokémon's Defense. If the Pokémon is withdrawn, the stat returns to normal.
Note: Costs 5 points to use

X Defend 3 ディフェンダー3 Defender 3   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Raises the Defense of a Pokémon currently in battle by 3 levels.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW In battle, it raises the Pokémon's Defense. If the Pokémon is withdrawn, the stat returns to normal.
Note: Costs 7 points to use

X Defend 6 ディフェンダー6 Defender 6   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Raises the Defense of a Pokémon currently in battle by 6 levels.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW In battle, it raises the Pokémon's Defense. If the Pokémon is withdrawn, the stat returns to normal.
Note: Costs 12 points to use

X Special 2 スペシャルアップ2 Special Up 2   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Raises the Special Attack of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW In battle, it raises the Pokémon's Special Attack. If the Pokémon is withdrawn, the stat returns to normal.
Note: Costs 5 points to use

X Special 3 スペシャルアップ3 Special Up 3   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Raises the Special Attack of a Pokémon currently in battle by 3 levels.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW In battle, it raises the Pokémon's Special Attack. If the Pokémon is withdrawn, the stat returns to normal.
Note: Costs 7 points to use

X Special 6 スペシャルアップ6 Special Up 6   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Raises the Special Attack of a Pokémon currently in battle by 6 levels.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW In battle, it raises the Pokémon's Special Attack. If the Pokémon is withdrawn, the stat returns to normal.
Note: Costs 12 points to use

X Sp. Def 2 スペシャルガード2 Special Guard 2   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Raises the Special Defense of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW In battle, it raises the Pokémon's Special Defense. If the Pokémon is withdrawn, the stat returns to normal.
Note: Costs 5 points to use

X Sp. Def 3 スペシャルガード3 Special Guard 3   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Raises the Special Defense of a Pokémon currently in battle by 3 levels.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW In battle, it raises the Pokémon's Special Defense. If the Pokémon is withdrawn, the stat returns to normal.
Note: Costs 7 points to use

X Sp. Def 6 スペシャルガード6 Special Guard 6   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Raises the Special Defense of a Pokémon currently in battle by 6 levels.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW In battle, it raises the Pokémon's Special Defense. If the Pokémon is withdrawn, the stat returns to normal.
Note: Costs 12 points to use

X Speed 2 スピーダー2 Speeder 2   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Raises the Speed of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW In battle, it raises the Pokémon's Speed. If the Pokémon is withdrawn, the stat returns to normal.
Note: Costs 5 points to use

X Speed 3 スピーダー3 Speeder 3   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Raises the Speed of a Pokémon currently in battle by 3 levels.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW In battle, it raises the Pokémon's Speed. If the Pokémon is withdrawn, the stat returns to normal.
Note: Costs 7 points to use

X Speed 6 スピーダー2 Speeder 6   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Raises the Speed of a Pokémon currently in battle by 6 levels.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW In battle, it raises the Pokémon's Speed. If the Pokémon is withdrawn, the stat returns to normal.
Note: Costs 12 points to use

X Accuracy 2 ヨクアタール Frequent Hit 2   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Raises the Accuracy of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW In battle, it raises the Pokémon's Accuracy. If the Pokémon is withdrawn, the stat returns to normal.
Note: Costs 5 points to use

X Accuracy 3 ヨクアタール Frequent Hit 3   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Raises the Accuracy of a Pokémon currently in battle by 3 levels.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW In battle, it raises the Pokémon's Accuracy. If the Pokémon is withdrawn, the stat returns to normal.
Note: Costs 7 points to use

X Accuracy 6 ヨクアタール Frequent Hit 6   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Raises the Accuracy of a Pokémon currently in battle by 6 levels.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW In battle, it raises the Pokémon's Accuracy. If the Pokémon is withdrawn, the stat returns to normal.
Note: Costs 12 points to use

Dire Hit 2 クリティカット2 Criticut 2   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Raises the critical hit ratio of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW In battle, it raises the Pokémon's critical hit ratio. Each use increases the effect. If the Pokémon is withdrawn, the ratio returns to normal.
Note: Costs 5 points to use

Dire Hit 3 クリティカット3 Criticut 3   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Raises the critical hit ratio of a Pokémon currently in battle by 3 levels.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW In battle, it raises the Pokémon's critical hit ratio. Each use increases the effect. If the Pokémon is withdrawn, the ratio returns to normal.
Note: Costs 7 points to use

Flat Call   Flat Call フラットコール Flat Call   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Eliminates all changes to the ally's stats.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW It returns its teammate's stat changes to normal when used.
Note: Costs 9 points to use

Item Call   Item Call アイテムコール Item Call   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Activates the effect of the ally's held item.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW It activates its teammate's item for immediate use when used.
Note: Costs 1 point to use

Item Drop アイテムドロップ Item Drop   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Removes the ally's held item for the remainder of the battle.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW Its teammate loses its held item when used.
Note: Costs 5 point to use

Skill Call   Skill Call スキルコール Skill Call   UNKNOWN pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Activates the effect of the ally's ability.					Locations BW Miracle Shooter only
Description BW It activates its teammate's ability when used.
Note: Costs 3 points to use

Trivia

• There is no battle item that boosts the evasion stat.
• Both X Attack and X Defend appeared in the TCG as Trainer cards; however, their English language release used their Japanese names, PlusPower and Defender. Their sprites introduced in the Generation III games also indicate that they are the same item by their appearance and color.
• Interestingly, the Japanese name of X Accuracy, which would normally be written in hiragana as よくあたる yoku ataru, is instead written in katakana with a long "a" (ヨクアタール yoku atāru).
  • This makes it the only battle item whose Japanese name is not English in origin.
• Some Gym Leaders in Generation I, as well as Trainers at the Petalburg Gym, use these items. Various Trainers in Pokémon Platinum (usually School Kids and Scientists) use them occasionally.
• In Black and White, the Japanese name of Dire Hit was changed to be one character shorter.
• Except for Dire Hit 3, the bag descriptions for the different variations of each stat-boosting battle item are identical and do not specify to what degree they raise the corresponding stat (most likely because this is evident from their names).
• The bag descriptions for Dire Hit 2 and Dire Hit 3 include the additional text "each use increases the effect", which is not present in the descriptions of the other stat-boosting Miracle Shooter items.
• There is no battle item that boosts the critical hit ratio by 6 levels.

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