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In-battle effect items are held items that take effect during a battle. As of Generation V , each item can be classed in one of ten subcategories.
Choice items
Choice Band こだわりハチマキ Determination Headband
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 50
Secondary effect:
Only allows the use of the first move selected.
Description
R S E
Raises a move's power, but permits only that move.
FR LG
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It powers up one move, which becomes the only usable one.
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. This headband ups Attack, but allows the use of only one kind of move.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. This headband ups Attack, but allows the use of only one of its moves.
Choice Scarf こだわりスカーフ Determination Scarf
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Boosts Speed by 50%, but only allows the use of the first move selected.
Description
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. This scarf boosts Speed, but allows the use of only one kind of move.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. This scarf boosts Speed, but allows the use of only one of its moves.
Choice Specs こだわりメガネ Determination Glasses
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Boosts Special Attack by 50%, but only allows the use of the first move selected.
Description
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. These distinctive glasses boost Sp. Atk, but allow only one kind of move to be used.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. These distinctive glasses boost Sp. Atk but allow the use of only one of its moves.
Condition boosters
Damp Rock しめったいわ Damp Rock
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Lengthens duration of Rain Dance from 5 turns to 8 turns when used by the holder.
Description
D P Pt HG SS
A Pokémon hold item that extends the duration of the move Rain Dance used by the holder.
B W
A Pokémon held item that extends the duration of the move Rain Dance used by the holder.
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Lengthens duration of Sunny Day from 5 turns to 8 turns when used by the holder.
Description
D P Pt HG SS
A Pokémon hold item that extends the duration of the move Sunny Day used by the holder.
B W
A Pokémon held item that extends the duration of the move Sunny Day used by the holder.
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Lengthens duration of Hail from 5 turns to 8 turns when used by the holder.
Description
D P Pt HG SS
A Pokémon hold item that extends the duration of the move Hail used by the holder.
B W
A Pokémon held item that extends the duration of the move Hail used by the holder.
Smooth Rock さらさらいわ Smooth Rock
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Lengthens duration of Sandstorm from 5 turns to 8 turns when used by the holder.
Description
D P Pt HG SS
A Pokémon hold item that extends the duration of the move Sandstorm used by the holder.
B W
A Pokémon held item that extends the duration of the move Sandstorm used by the holder.
Grip Claw ねばりのかぎづめ Sticky Claw
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Description
D P Pt HG SS
A Pokémon hold item that extends the duration of multiturn attacks like Bind and Wrap .
B W
A Pokémon held item that extends the duration of multiturn attacks like Bind and Wrap.
Light Clay ひかりのねんど Light Clay
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Lengthens duration of Light Screen and Reflect from 5 turns to 8 turns when used by the holder.
Description
D P Pt HG SS
A Pokémon hold item that extends the duration of barrier moves like Light Screen and Reflect used by the holder.
B W
A Pokémon held item that extends the duration of barrier moves like Light Screen and Reflect used by the holder.
Binding Band しめつけバンド Pressure Band
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Description
B W
A band that increases the power of binding moves when held.
Herbs
Mental Herb メンタルハーブ Mental Herb
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 50
Description
R S E
A hold item that snaps Pokémon out of infatuation.
FR LG
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It snaps the holder out of infatuation. It can be used once.
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It snaps the holder out of infatuation. It can be used only once.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It snaps the holder out of infatuation. It can be used only once.
Power Herb パワフルハーブ Powerful Herb
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 50
Description
D P Pt HG SS
A single-use item to be held by a Pokémon. It allows the immediate use of a move that charges on the first turn.
B W
A single-use item to be held by a Pokémon. It allows the immediate use of a move that charges on the first turn.
White Herb しろいハーブ White Herb
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 50
Effect:
Removes any negative stat changes to holder. Consumed after use.
Description
R S E
A hold item that restores any lowered stat.
FR LG
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It restores any lowered stat in battle. It can be used only once.
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It restores and lowered stat in battle. It can be used only once.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It restores any lowered stat in battle. It can be used only once.
HP restoration
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Description
D P Pt HG SS
A Pokémon hold item that boosts the power of HP-stealing moves to let the holder recover more HP.
B W
A Pokémon held item that boosts the power of HP-stealing moves to let the holder recover more HP.
Black Sludge くろいヘドロ Black Sludge
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Restores 1/16 of the Pokémon's maximum HP (rounded down) each turn when held by Template:Type2 Pokémon; damages all other types by 1/8 of maximum HP each turn. Does not damage a Pokémon with Magic Guard .
Description
D P Pt HG SS
A hold item that gradually restores the HP of Poison-type Pokémon. It inflicts damage on all other types.
B W
A held item that gradually restores the HP of Poison-type Pokémon. It inflicts damage on all other types.
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Restores 1/16 of the Pokémon's maximum HP (rounded down) each turn when held.
Locations
G S C
Held by wild Snorlax , held by Clefable and Snorlax traded from Generation I , Celadon City Restaurant (trash can)
R S E
S.S. Tidal (bin), Battle Frontier Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc . , Pickup Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc .
FR LG
Routes 12 and 16 (hidden where Snorlax was)
XD
SS Libra (dropped by Bonsly ), held by Shadow Bulbasaur Snorlax
D P Pt
Held by wild Munchlax , Victory Road , Pickup
HG SS
Held by wild Snorlax , Pickup , held by Koga 's Swalot
PBR
7200 Poké Coupons
B W
Village Bridge (trash can underneath), Pickup , held by traded Munchlax in Undella Town
Description
G S C
Restores HP during battle. (HOLD)
R S E
A hold item that gradually restores HP in a battle.
FR LG
An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holding Pokémon gradually regains HP during battle.
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder's HP is gradually restored during battle.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder's HP is gradually restored during battle.
This item was featured in the TCG .
Shell Bell かいがらのすず Seashell Bell
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Whenever the Pokémon holding it deals damage, it restores 1/8 of the damage dealt as HP .
Description
R S E
A hold item that restores HP upon striking the foe.
FR LG
An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holding Pokémon regains some HP upon striking the foe.
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder's HP is restored a little every time it inflicts damage.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder's HP is restored a little every time it inflicts damage.
Power boosters
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Description
B W
A consumable bulb. If the holder is hit with a Water-type move, its Sp. Atk will rise.
Berserk Gene はかいのいでんし Destructive Gene
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Description
G S C
Boosts Attack but causes confusion.
Cell Battery じゅうでんち Rechargeable Battery
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
A one-time use item that raises the holder's Attack one stage when hit by an Electric-type attack.
Description
B W
A consumable battery. If the holder is hit by an Electric-type move, its Attack will rise.
Expert Belt たつじんのおび Expert Belt
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Description
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a well-worn belt that slightly boosts the power of supereffective moves.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a well-worn belt that slightly boosts the power of supereffective moves.
This item was featured in the TCG .
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Boosts the power of moves by 30%, but at the cost of 10% max HP each time the holder uses an attack. Life Orb does not damage the holder if the holder has Magic Guard , has Sheer Force and uses a move boosted by the ability, or when the power is not boosted by the Life Orb. It does not boost the damage for fixed-damage attacks, self-inflicted confusion damage or recoil .
In Generation IV, it does not cause damage to the holder when hitting a Substitute .
Description
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It boosts the power of moves, but at the cost of some HP on each hit.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It boosts the power of moves, but at the cost of some HP on each hit.
Metronome メトロノーム Metronome
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Boosts power of moves used repeatedly. Each time a move is used consecutively, its power is boosted by 10%, increasing up to a maximum of 100%. Switching or using another move returns the move's power to normal. Multi-hit moves are counted by the number of turns on which they are used, not the number of hits made.
Description
D P Pt HG SS
A Pokémon hold item that boosts a move used consecutively. Its effect is reset if another move is used.
B W
A Pokémon held item that boosts a move used consecutively. Its effect is reset if another move is used.
Muscle Band ちからのハチマキ Power Headband
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Description
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a headband that slightly boosts the power of physical moves.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a headband that slightly boosts the power of physical moves.
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
A one-time use item that forces the opponent to switch to a random Pokémon when the holder is attacked with a contact move.
Description
B W
A card with a mysterious power. When the holder is struck by a foe, the attacker is removed from battle.
Scope Lens ピントレンズ Point Lens
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Increases the holder's critical hit ratio by one stage.
Description
G S C
Raises critical hit ratio. (HOLD)
R S E
A hold item that improves the critical-hit rate.
FR LG
An item to be held by a Pokémon. A lens that boosts the critical-hit ratio of the holding Pokémon.
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a lens that boosts the holder's critical-hit ratio.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a lens that boosts the holder's critical-hit ratio.
Wide Lens こうかくレンズ Wide-angle Lens
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Boosts the holder's Accuracy by 10% of the original accuracy.
Description
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a magnifying lens that slightly boosts the accuracy of moves.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a magnifying lens that slightly boosts the accuracy of moves.
Wise Glasses ものしりメガネ Knowledgeable Glasses
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Description
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a thick pair of glasses that slightly boosts the power of special moves.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a thick pair of glasses that slightly boosts the power of special moves.
Zoom Lens フォーカスレンズ Focus Lens
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Description
D P
An item to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder moves after the foe, its critical-hit ratio will be boosted.
Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder moves after the foe, its accuracy will be boosted.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder moves after its target, its accuracy will be boosted.
Turn order alteration
Lagging Tail こうこうのしっぽ Second Hitter Tail
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Forces the holder to move last in its priority bracket and ignores the effect of Trick Room .
Description
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is tremendously heavy and makes the holder slower than usual.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is tremendously heavy and makes the holder move slower than usual.
Quick Claw せんせいのツメ Preemptive Claw
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 50
Effect:
A hold item that gives the holder an 20% chance of going first in its priority bracket and ignores the effects of Trick Room .
Locations
G S C
National Park
R S E
Rustboro City , held by wild Sandshrew , Battle Frontier Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc .
FR LG
Safari Zone
D P Pt
Jubilife City , held by wild Sneasel , wild Meowth , wild Sandshrew , wild Sandslash and wild Zangoose
HG SS
National Park , held by wild Sneasel , wild Meowth , wild Sandshrew , wild Sandslash and wild Zangoose
PBR
7200 Poké Coupons
B W
Skyarrow Bridge
Description
G S C
Raises 1st strike ratio. (HOLD)
R S E
A hold item that occasionally allows first strike.
FR LG
An item to be held by a Pokémon. A light and sharp claw. The holder may be able to strike first.
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. A light, sharp claw that lets the bearer move first occasionally.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. A light, sharp claw that lets the bearer move first occasionally.
Focus items
Focus Band きあいのハチマキ Fighting Spirit Headband
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
There is a 10% chance that when the holder is hit by an attack that would otherwise cause fainting, it can survive with 1 HP. Can also protect against multi-hit moves , recoil damage, and self-inflicted confusion damage, but not from Future Sight or Doom Desire .
Description
G S C
May preventing fainting. (HOLD)
R S E
A hold item that occasionally prevents fainting.
FR LG
An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holding Pokémon may endure an attack, leaving just 1 HP.
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder may endure a potential KO attack, leaving it with just 1 HP.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder may endure a potential KO attack, leaving it with just 1 HP.
This item was featured in the TCG .
Focus Sash きあいのタスキ Focus Strip
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
If the holder has full HP and is hit by an attack that would otherwise cause fainting, it can survive with 1 HP. Can also protect against multi-hit moves , recoil damage, and self-inflicted confusion damage, but not from Future Sight or Doom Desire . Disappears after use.
Description
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. If it has full HP, the holder will endure one potential KO attack, leaving 1 HP.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. If it has full HP, the holder will endure one potential KO attack, leaving 1 HP.
Negative effect on holder
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Inflicts the holder with a burn after one turn of battle.
Description
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a bizarre orb that inflicts a burn on the holder in battle.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a bizarre orb that inflicts a burn on the holder in battle.
Toxic Orb どくどくだま Excessive Poison Orb
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Inflicts the holder with bad poison after one turn of battle.
Description
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a bizarre orb that badly poisons the holder in battle.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a bizarre orb that badly poisons the holder in battle.
Sticky Barb くっつきばり Sticky Barb
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Damages holder each turn by 12.5% of its maximum HP each turn. Damages attackers using contact moves by 12.5% of their maximum HP. May transfer to a foe on contact if the foe has no held item. Does not damage a Pokémon with Magic Guard .
Description
D P Pt HG SS
A hold item that damages the holder on every turn. It may latch on to foes that touch the holder.
B W
A held item that damages the holder on every turn. It may latch on to foes and allies that touch the holder.
Iron Ball くろいてっきゅう Black Iron Ball
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Cuts the holder's Speed by 50%; negates the Levitate ability from holder and makes Template:Type2 holders susceptible to Template:Type2 moves, Arena Trap , Spikes , and Toxic Spikes . In Generation V a Flying-type Pokémon holding an Iron Ball will receive neutral damage from Ground-type moves regardless of its secondary type.
Description
D P Pt HG SS
A Pokémon hold item that cuts speed. It makes Flying-type and levitating holders susceptible to Ground moves.
B W
A Pokémon held item that cuts Speed. It makes Flying-type and levitating holders susceptible to Ground moves.
Ring Target ねらいのまと Target of Aim
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
The holder loses its type immunities.
Description
B W
Moves that would otherwise have no effect will land on the Pokémon that holds it.
Other items
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Gives the holder immunity to Ground-type moves, but pops when the holder is attacked. Indirect damage will not pop the balloon, and neither will Ground-type moves used against the holder. The holder is also not affected by Spikes or Toxic Spikes . The balloon will not work if Gravity is in effect.
Description
B W
When held by a Pokémon, the Pokémon will float in the air. When the holder is attacked, the item will burst.
Amulet Coin おまもりこばん Amulet Koban
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 50
Effect:
Doubles money received after battle if the holder takes part in the battle. Does not stack with Luck Incense .
Description
G S C
Doubles monetary earnings. (HOLD)
R S E
Doubles money in battle if the holder takes part.
FR LG
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It doubles the battle money if the holding Pokémon takes part.
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It doubles a battle's prize money if the holding Pokémon joins in.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It doubles a battle's prize money if the holding Pokémon joins in.
This item was featured in the TCG .
BrightPowder ひかりのこな Light Powder
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 5
Effect:
Raises the holder's evasion by 10%.
Description
G S C
Lowers the foe's accuracy. (HOLD)
R S E
A hold item that casts a glare to reduce accuracy.
FR LG
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It casts a tricky glare that lowers the opponent's accuracy.
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It casts a tricky glare that lowers the opponent's accuracy.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It casts a tricky glare that lowers the opponent's accuracy.
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Infatuates the foe if the holder becomes infatuated .
Description
D P Pt HG SS
A long, thin, bright red string to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder becomes infatuated, the foe does too.
B W
A long, thin, bright-red string to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder becomes infatuated, the foe does too.
Eject Button だっしゅつボタン Escape Button
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
A one-time use item that forces the holder to switch out when hit by an attack that makes contact. Eject Button allows the Pokémon to bypass trapping moves, such as Block or Wrap , and Ingrain .
Description
B W
If the holder is hit with an attack, it will switch with another Pokémon in your party.
Eviolite しんかのきせき Evolution Stone
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Description
B W
A piece of evolution's wonder. If held, a pre-evolved Pokémon's Defense and Special Defense increase.
This item was featured in the TCG .
Float Stone かるいし Pumice Stone
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Halves the weight of the holder.
Description
B W
A very light stone. If held, the holder's weight decreases.
Rocky Helmet ゴツゴツメット Rugged Helmet
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Effect:
Contact moves used against the holder will damage the attacker with 1/6 of their maximum HP .
Description
B W
If the holder of this item takes damage, the attacker will also be damaged upon contact.
This item was featured in the TCG .
Shed Shell きれいなぬけがら Pretty Shed Shell
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 50
Effect:
Allows the holder to switch out even if it is trapped by a move or ability that restrains the Pokémon from switching out under normal circumstances.
Description
D P Pt HG SS
A tough, discarded carapace to be held by a Pokémon. It enables the holder to switch with a waiting Pokémon in battle.
B W
A tough, discarded carapace to be held by a Pokémon. It enables the holder to switch with a waiting Pokémon in battle.
Smoke Ball けむりだま Smoke Ball
Cannot be bought
Sell for: $ 100
Description
G S C
Escape from wild Pokémon. (HOLD)
R S E
A hold item that assures fleeing from a wild Pokémon.
FR LG
An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holding Pokémon can flee from any wild Pokémon for sure.
D P Pt HG SS
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It enables the holder to flee from any wild Pokémon without fail.
B W
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It enables the holder to flee from any wild Pokémon without fail.
Evolution items with in-battle effects
Main article: Evolution-inducing held item
Drives
Main article: Drive
Underground appearance
Iron Ball
Light Clay
In the anime
Powering-up Parts
Powering-up Parts
The anime-only Powering-up Parts were seen in An Elite Coverup! . These items increased the strength of Jessie's Seviper 's Poison Tail and James's Carnivine 's Vine Whip .