List of Key Items in Generation IV

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This article contains the item, the "Secret Key", related to Rotom. For the seperate item in Kanto, see here and here.


This is a list of all key items that are found in Generation IV. Note that some of these items – notably the Azure Flute, Member Card, and Oak's Letter – cannot yet be obtained legitimately in English-language games.

List of key items in Generation IV

File:AzureFluteSprite.png Azure Flute

  • Purpose: Plays a melody that's beyond this world; opens the stairway to Arceus in the Hall of Origin.
  • Description: A flute that puts out echoing sounds that do not seem to be of this world. It is unknown who made it.
  • Location: Given to the player by the man in the green jacket in any Pokémon Mart. Must be downloaded through Mystery Gift at a future Nintendo event

File:Bike.png Bicycle

  • Purpose: Allows for faster travel than walking or running. Players can press B to change between the two gear settings.
  • Description: A folding Bicycle that enables much faster movement than the Running Shoes.
  • Location: Given away by the owner of Rad Rickshaw's Cycle Shop in Eterna City after saving him from Team Galactic.

File:Coincase.jpg Coin Case

  • Purpose: Used for storing Coins from Veilstone Game Corner.
  • Description: A case for holding Coins obtained at the Game Corner. It holds up to 50,000 Coins.
  • Location: Given away by a clown in Veilstone City.

File:Coupon sprites.png Coupons

  • Purpose: Coupons needed to obtain the Pokétch.
  • Description: A coupon to be exchanged for a Pokémon Watch (Pokétch for short). Three coupons are needed.
  • Location: Each of these is given out by a different clown in Jubilife City. They all have the same description, and function, but each has a different design on the ticket. They do not need to be collected in any specific order.

File:Explorer Kit sprite.png Explorer Kit

File:Fashion Case sprite.png Fashion Case

File:Galactic Key sprite.png Galactic Key

  • Purpose: Opens the door to the Team Galactic HQ in Veilstone City.
  • Description: A card key for disengaging security systems in the Galactic HQ. Losing it can result in punishment, apparently.
  • Location: Can be found in Veilstone City's Galactic Building basement.

File:Glacidea flower.png Glacidea Flower

  • Purpose: Transforms Shaymin (Land Forme) to Sky Forme and vice-versa.
  • Description:
  • Location: Can be found in Floaroma Town in Pokémon Platinum. The player must have Shaymin in their party.

File:Good Rod sprite.png Good Rod

  • Purpose: Allows the player to fish in bodies of water. Better than the Old Rod.
  • Description: A new, good-quality fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon.
  • Location: Given out by a fisherman on Route 209.

File:Journal sprite.png Journal

  • Purpose: Records limited notes on daily gameplay. It is brought up automatically when returning to the game after 2 or more days have passed without making a new save.
  • Description: A notebook that keeps a day-to-day record of your adventure so far.
  • Location: Given out by the player's mother in Twinleaf Town.

File:Lunar Wing.png Lunar Wing

  • Purpose: Used to cure the sailor's son's nightmares in Canalave City.
  • Description: A feather that glows like the moon. It is said to possess the power to dispel nightmares.
  • Location: This will be left behind on Fullmoon Island after encountering Cresselia.

File:Member Card sprite.png Member Card

  • Purpose: A 50-year old key for accessing the motel in Canalave City; allows access to battle Darkrai.
  • Description: A card needed for entering the inn in Canalave City. Oddly, the last date marked on it was 50 years ago.
  • Location: The Membership Card was obtainable at an official Nintendo event in Japan. As of yet it has not been made available in other countries.

File:Oak's Letter sprite.png Oak's Letter

File:Old Charm sprite.png Old Charm

File:Old Rod sprite.png Old Rod

  • Purpose: Allows the player to fish in bodies of water.
  • Description: An old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon.
  • Location: A fisherman in western Jubilife City will give this away.

File:Pal Pad sprite.png Pal Pad

  • Purpose: Stores Friend Codes of other players.
  • Description: A convenient notepad that is used for registering your friends and keeping a record of game play.
  • Location: Basement of Oreburgh City's Pokémon Center.

File:Parcel sprite.png Parcel

  • Purpose: A package to deliver to the rival. It contains two Town Maps, one for him, and one for the player.
  • Description: A parcel entrusted in your care. You are supposed to deliver it to your childhood friend who left Twinleaf Town.
  • Location: Given out in Twinleaf Town by the rival's mom.

File:Poffin Case sprite.png Poffin Case

File:Point Card sprite.png Point Card

File:Pokeradar sprite.png Poké Radar

  • Purpose: Locates hidden Pokémon in the grass; requires 50 steps to charge after use.
  • Description: A tool that can search out Pokémon that are hiding in grass. Its battery is recharged as you walk.
  • Location: Professor Oak gives this away in Sandgem Town after the Sinnoh Dex has been completed.

File:Seal Case sprite.png Seal Case

  • Purpose: Stores the Seals collected or bought during the game.
  • Description: A case for storing Seals that can be applied to the capsule cases of Poké Balls.
  • Location: A woman in eastern Solaceon Town will give this away.

File:SecretPotionSprite.png SecretPotion

File:Secret key sprite.png Secret Key

File:Sprayduck sprite.png Sprayduck

  • Purpose: Used to water planted Berries. If watering is done correctly, the resulting Berry trees will have more Berries to pluck.
  • Description: A watering can shaped like a Psyduck. It helps promote healthy growth of Berries planted in soft soil.
  • Location: Obtained at Floaroma Town's Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop.

File:Storage Key sprite.png Storage Key

  • Purpose: Opens the door to the Team Galactic Warehouse.
  • Description: The key to Team Galactic's sinister warehouse located at the edge of Veilstone City.
  • Location: Veilstone City.

File:Suite Key sprite.png Suite Key

  • Purpose: Someone staying at the Hotel Grand Lake is looking for it; return it to her for a Lava Cookie.
  • Description: A key to one of the suites at the luxury hotel by a lake. For some odd reason, it often disappears.
  • Location: Use the Dowsing Machine at Route 213.

File:Super Rod sprite.png Super Rod

  • Purpose: Allows the player to fish in bodies of water. Best Rod of all.
  • Description: An awesome, high-tech fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon.
  • Location: A fisherman in the Fight Area will give this away.

File:TownMapSprite.png Town Map

  • Purpose: Displays a map of Sinnoh and the player's current location. Details of routes and cities can be accessed by the touch screen.
  • Description: A very convenient map that can be viewed anytime. It even shows your present location.
  • Location: The rival will give this out in Jubilife City after the parcel has been delivered.

File:Vs Seeker sprite.png Vs Seeker

  • Purpose: Allows the player to challenge Pokémon Trainers more than once; requires 100 steps to recharge after use.
  • Description: A device that indicates Trainers who want to battle. Its battery charges while you walk.
  • Location: The Professor's Assistant will give this away on Route 207.

File:Works Key sprite.png Works Key

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