List of Key Items in Generation III
This is a list of all the key items that are found in Generation III. Please note that some of these are also part of the list of key items in Generation I due to Pokémon Red and Green being remade, and several appear in multiple generations.
Some items are specific to a certain region, while others can be found in both Kanto and Hoenn. Through hacking, Hoenn-exclusive key items can be obtained (though they will have no use) in the Kanto-based games, while Kanto-exclusive key items can be obtained in Emerald (likewise to no use).
This list includes only key items from the Game Boy Advance games. For lists of key items in each of the Nintendo GameCube games, see List of key items in Pokémon Colosseum and List of key items in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.
Key items found in all Generation III games
Old Rod
- Japanese: ボロのつりざお Worn-out Fishing 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 Pokémon.
- Location:
- Kanto: Vermilion City
- Hoenn: Dewford Town
Good Rod
- Japanese: いいつりざお Good Fishing 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 Pokémon.
- Location:
- Kanto: Fuchsia City
- Hoenn: Route 118
Super Rod
- Japanese: すごいつりざお Amazing Fishing 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 Pokémon.
- Location:
- Kanto: Route 12
- Hoenn: Mossdeep City
File:Bag Itemfinder III Sprite.png Itemfinder
- Japanese: ダウジングマシン Dowsing Machine
- Purpose: Locates items hidden on the ground.
- Description: A device used for finding items. If there is a hidden item nearby when it is used, it emits a signal.
- Location:
Coin Case
- Japanese: コインケース Coin Case
- Purpose: Holds up to 9999 coins for use at the Rocket Game Corner or Mauville Game Corner.
- Description: A case for holding coins obtained at the Game Corner. It holds up to 9,999 coins.
- Location:
- Kanto: Celadon City
- Hoenn: Mauville City
Powder Jar
- Japanese: こないれ Powder Container
- Purpose: Holds Berry powder from Berry Crush.
- Description: A jar for storing Berry Powder made using a Berry Crusher.
- Location:
- Kanto: Cerulean City
- Hoenn: Slateport City*
S.S. Ticket
- Japanese: ふねのチケット Ship Ticket
- Purpose: Allows admission to the S.S. Anne/S.S. Tidal.
- Description:
- Kanto: The ticket required for sailing on the ferry S.S. Anne. It has a drawing of a ship on it.
- Hoenn: The ticket required for sailing on a ferry.
- Location:
- Kanto: Sea Cottage
- Hoenn: Littleroot Town
Meteorite
- Japanese: いんせき Meteorite
- Purpose:
- Kanto: Deliver to Lostelle's father on Two Island at Bill's request.
- Hoenn: Return to Professor Cozmo in exchange for TM27 (Return).
- Description:
- Kanto: A meteorite that fell from space onto Mt. Moon long ago. It is very lumpy and hard.
- Hoenn: A meteorite found at Meteor Falls.
- Location:
- Kanto: One Island
- Hoenn: Mt. Chimney
Key items exclusive to Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Wailmer Pail
- Japanese: ホエルコじょうろ Hoeruko Watering Can
- Purpose: Allows Berries to be watered. If watering is done correctly, the resulting Berry trees will have more Berries to pluck.
- Description: A tool used for watering Berries and plants.
- Location: Route 104
File:Bag Devon Goods Sprite.png Devon Goods
- Japanese: デボンのにもつ Devon Bag
- Purpose: To be delivered to Captain Stern.
- Description: A package that contains mechanical parts of some sort made by the Devon Corporation.
- Location: Rusturf Tunnel
Letter
- Japanese: ダイゴへのてがみ Letter to Daigo
- Purpose: To be delivered to Steven.
- Description: An extremely important letter to Steven from the President of the Devon Corporation.
- Location: Devon Corporation
Pokéblock Case
- Japanese: ポロックケース Polock Case
- Purpose: Allows admission to the Safari Zone, holds Pokéblocks.
- Description: A case for holding Pokéblocks made with a Berry Blender.
- Location: Slateport City (Ruby, Sapphire), Lilycove City (Emerald)
Acro Bike
- Japanese: ダートじてんしゃ Dart Bicycle
- Purpose: Use to move faster than walking. Performs tricks.
- Description: A folding bicycle capable of jumps and wheelies.
- Location: At Rydel's Cycles in Mauville City.
Mach Bike
- Japanese: マッハじてんしゃ Mach Bicycle
- Purpose: Use to move much faster than walking. Able to climb muddy slopes.
- Description: A folding bicycle that doubles your speed or better.
- Location: Mauville City
Contest Pass
- Japanese: コンテストパス Contest Pass
- Purpose: Allows players to participate in Pokémon Contests.
- Description: The pass required for entering Pokémon Contests. It has a drawing of an award ribbon on it.
- Location: Verdanturf Town*
Root Fossil
- Japanese: ねっこのカセキ Root Fossil
- Purpose: Take to Devon Corporation in Rustboro City to obtain a revived Lileep.
- Description: A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a plant root.
- Location: Route 111 (Ruby, Sapphire), Mirage Tower/Desert Underpass (Emerald: depends on which fossil is picked first)
Claw Fossil
- Japanese: ツメのカセキ Claw Fossil
- Purpose: Take to Devon Corporation in Rustboro City to obtain a revived Anorith.
- Description: A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon.
- Location: Route 111 (Ruby, Sapphire) Mirage Tower/Desert Underpass (Emerald: depends on which fossil is picked first)
Basement Key
- Japanese: ちかのカギ Basement Key
- Purpose: Allows access to New Mauville.
- Description: The key for New Mauville beneath Mauville City
- Location: Mauville City
Soot Sack
- Japanese: はいぶくろ Ash Sack
- Purpose: Allows ashes to be collected.
- Description: A sack used to gather and hold volcanic ash.
- Location: Route 113
Go-Goggles
- Japanese: ゴーゴーゴーグル Go-Go Goggles
- Purpose: Allows players to enter the desert sandstorm.
- Description: Nifty goggles that protect eyes from desert sandstorms.
- Location: Lavaridge Town
Devon Scope
- Japanese: デボンスコープ Devon Scope
- Purpose: Reveals hidden Pokémon.
- Description: A device by Devon that signals any unseeable Pokémon.
- Location: Route 120
Magma Emblem
- Japanese: マグマのしるし Magma Symbol
- Purpose: Used to access Team Magma's lair.
- Description: A medal-like item in the same shape as Team Magma's mark.
- Location: Mt. Pyre*
Blue Orb
- Japanese: あいいろのたま Indigo Orb
- Purpose: Use to awaken Kyogre.
- Description: A blue, glowing orb said to contain an ancient power.
- Location: Mt. Pyre*
Red Orb
- Japanese: べにいろのたま Crimson Orb
- Purpose: Use to awaken Groudon.
- Description: An orb that glows red. It is said to contain an incredible power from ancient times.
- Location: Mt. Pyre*
Scanner
- Japanese: たんちき Detector
- Purpose: Exchange for a DeepSeaScale or DeepSeaTooth.
- Description: A device found inside the Abandoned Ship.
- Location: Abandoned Ship
File:Bag Rm. 1 Key Sprite.png Rm. 1 Key
- Japanese: 1ごうしつのカギ Room No. 1 Key
- Purpose: Opens a room on the Abandoned Ship.
- Description: A key that opens a door inside the Abandoned Ship.
- Location: Abandoned Ship
File:Bag Rm. 2 Key Sprite.png Rm. 2 Key
- Japanese: 2ごうしつのカギ Room No. 2 Key
- Purpose: Opens a room on the Abandoned Ship.
- Description: A key that opens a door inside the Abandoned Ship.
- Location: Abandoned Ship
File:Bag Rm. 4 Key Sprite.png Rm. 4 Key
- Japanese: 4ごうしつのカギ Room No. 4 Key
- Purpose: Opens a room on the Abandoned Ship.
- Description: A key that opens a door inside the Abandoned Ship.
- Location: Abandoned Ship
File:Bag Rm. 6 Key Sprite.png Rm. 6 Key
- Japanese: 6ごうしつのカギ Room No. 6 Key
- Purpose: Opens a room on the Abandoned Ship.
- Description: A key that opens a door inside the Abandoned Ship.
- Location: Abandoned Ship
Storage Key
- Japanese: そうこのカギ Storage Key
- Purpose: Allows a door to be opened on the Abandoned Ship.
- Description: A key that opens the storage hold inside the Abandoned Ship. It is old and looks easily broken.
- Location: Abandoned Ship
Key items exclusive to FireRed and LeafGreen
Town Map
- Japanese: タウンマップ Town Map
- Purpose: Displays a map of Kanto and the Sevii Islands.
- Description: A very convenient map that can be viewed anytime. It even shows your present location.
- Location: Pallet Town
Oak's Parcel
- Japanese: おとどけもの Parcel
- Purpose: Deliver to Professor Oak to receive a Pokédex.
- Description: A parcel to be delivered to Prof. Oak from Viridian City's Pokémon Mart.
- Location: Viridian City
Teachy TV
- Japanese: おしえテレビ Teach Me TV
- Purpose: Teaches players basics about Pokémon battles.
- Description: A television set that is tuned to a program with useful tips for novice Trainers.
- Location: Viridian City
Old Amber
- Japanese: ひみつのコハク Secret Amber
- Purpose: Take to the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island to obtain a revived Aerodactyl.
- Description: A piece of amber that contains the genes of an ancient Pokémon. It is clear with a reddish tint.
- Location: Pewter Museum of Science
Helix Fossil
- Japanese: かいのカセキ Shellfish Fossil
- Purpose: Take to the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island to obtain a revived Omanyte.
- Description: A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a seashell.
- Location: Mt. Moon
Dome Fossil
- Japanese: こうらのカセキ Carapace Fossil
- Purpose: Take to the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island to obtain a revived Kabuto.
- Description: A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a shell.
- Location: Mt. Moon
Fame Checker
- Japanese: ボイスチェッカー Voice Checker
- Purpose: Tells about famous characters.
- Description: A device that enables you to recall what you've heard and seen about famous people.
- Location: Given away by rival after battle in Cerulean City
Bicycle
- Japanese: じてんしゃ Bicycle
- Purpose: Use to move faster than walking.
- Description: A folding bicycle that allows faster movement than the running shoes.
- Location: Cerulean City
Bike Voucher
- Japanese: ひきかえけん Voucher
- Purpose: Exchange for Bicycle.
- Description: Take this voucher to the bike shop in Cerulean City and exchange it for a bicycle.
- Location: Vermilion City
File:Bag Vs Seeker Sprite.png Vs Seeker
- Japanese: バトルサーチャー Battle Searcher
- Purpose: Allows Trainers to be re-challenged.
- Description: A device that indicates Trainers who want to battle. The battery charges while traveling.
- Location: Vermilion City
Poké Flute
- Japanese: ポケモンのふえ Pokémon Flute
- Purpose: Awakens sleeping Pokémon.
- Description: A flute that is said to instantly awaken any Pokémon. It has a lovely tone.
- Location: Lavender Town
Lift Key
- Japanese: エレベータのカギ Elevator Key
- Purpose: Allows operation of the elevator in the Rocket Hideout.
- Description: A key that operates the elevator in Team Rocket's hideout. It bears the Team Rocket logo.
- Location: Rocket Hideout
Silph Scope
- Japanese: シルフスコープ Silph Scope
- Purpose: Allows Template:Type2 Pokémon to be seen.
- Description: A scope that makes unseeable Pokémon visible. It is made by Silph Co.
- Location: Rocket Hideout
Gold Teeth
- Japanese: きんのいれば Gold Dentures
- Purpose: Safari Zone Warden's false teeth. Return them to him for HM04 (Strength).
- Description: A set of false teeth lost by the Safari Zone's Warden. It makes his smile sparkle.
- Location: Safari Zone
Card Key
- Japanese: カードキー Card Key
- Purpose: Opens doors in Silph Co.
- Description: A card-type key that unlocks doors in Silph Co.'s head office in Saffron City.
- Location: Silph Co.
Secret Key
- Japanese: ひみつのカギ Secret Key
- Purpose: Unlocks the door of Cinnabar Gym.
- Description: The key to Cinnabar Island Gym's front door. It is colored red and decorated.
- Location: Pokémon Mansion
Rainbow Pass
- Japanese: レインボーパス Rainbow Pass
- Purpose: Allows players to access the Sevii Islands.
- Description: A pass for ferries between Vermilion and the Sevii Islands. It features a drawing of a rainbow.
- Location: One Island
File:Bag Tri Pass Sprite.png Tri Pass
- Japanese: トライパス Tri Pass
- Purpose: Allows players to access the three northernmost Sevii Islands.
- Description: A pass for ferries between One, Two, and Three Island. It has a drawing of three islands.
- Location: One Island, given to the player by Celio upon arrival.
Ruby
- Japanese: ルビー Ruby
- Purpose: Give to Celio along with Sapphire to set up the Network Machine on One Island
- Description: An exquisitely beautiful gem that has a red glow. It symbolizes passion.
- Location: Mt. Ember
Sapphire
- Japanese: サファイア Sapphire
- Purpose: Give to Celio along with Ruby to set up the Network Machine on One Island
- Description: An exquisitely beautiful gem that has a blue glow. It symbolizes honesty.
- Location: Rocket Warehouse on Chrono Island
TM Case
- Japanese: わざマシンケース Technique Machine Case
- Purpose: Holds TMs and HMs.
- Description: A case that holds TMs and HMs. It is attached to the bag's compartment for important items.
- Location: Automatically obtained when the player first obtains a TM.
Berry Pouch
- Japanese:
- Purpose: Holds Berries.
- Description: A pouch for carrying Berries. It is attached to the bag's compartment for important items.
- Location: Automatically obtained when the player first collects a Berry.
Event-exclusive key items
File:Bag Auroraticket Sprite.png Auroraticket
- Japanese: オーロラチケット Aurora Ticket
- Purpose: Allows players to access Birth Island.
- Description: A ticket required to board the ship to Birth Island. It glows beautifully.
- Location: Nintendo Event*
File:Bag Mysticticket Sprite.png Mysticticket
- Japanese: しんぴのチケット Mysterious Ticket
- Purpose: Allows players to access Navel Rock.
- Description: A ticket required to board the ship to Navel Rock. It glows with a mystic light.
- Location: Nintendo Event*
Eon Ticket
- Japanese: むげんのチケット Fantasy Ticket
- Purpose: Allows players to access Southern Island.
- Description: The ticket required for sailing on a ferry to a distant southern island. It features a drawing of an island.
- Location: Nintendo Event*
Old Sea Map
- Japanese: ふるびたかいず Old Sea Chart
- Purpose: Allows access to Faraway Island
- Description:
- Location: Nintendo Event*
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