List of Key Items in Generation III

Red Orb and Blue Orb redirects here. For the orbs that serve similar purposes, see List of key items in Generation IV.

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 ボロのつりざお Worn-out Fishing Rod   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to fish in bodies of water.					Locations RSE Received from the fisherman inside the rightmost house of Dewford Town. FRLG Received from the Vermilion City's Fishing Guru.
Description RSE An old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild Pokémon. FRLG An old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild Pokémon.

Good Rod いいつりざお Good Fishing Rod   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to fish in bodies of water. Better than the Old Rod.					Locations RSE Received from the fisherman on the right side of the river on Route 118. FRLG Received from the Fuchsia City's Fishing Guru.
Description RSE A new, good-quality fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild Pokémon. FRLG A new, good-quality fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild Pokémon.

Super Rod すごいつりざお Amazing Fishing Rod   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to fish in bodies of water. Best Rod of all.					Locations RSE Received from the fisherman inside the northernmost house of Mossdeep City. FRLG Received from the Route 12's Fishing Guru.
Description RSE An awesome, high-tech fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild Pokémon. FRLG An awesome, high-tech fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild Pokémon.

Itemfinder III   Itemfinder ダウジングマシン Dowsing Machine   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Locates items hidden on the ground.					Locations RSE Reward from Brendan or May after defeating him or her on Route 110. FRLG Gift from Professor Oak's aide in the lookout station of Route 11 if the player has 30 or more Pokémon registered in his or her Pokédex.
Description RSE A device used for finding items. If there is a hidden item nearby when it is used, it emits a signal. FRLG A device used for finding items. If there is a hidden item nearby when it is used, it emits a signal.

Coin Case コインケース Coin Case   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Holds up to 9999 coins for use at the Rocket Game Corner or Mauville Game Corner.					Locations RSE Received from the woman in the house next to Mauville City's Poké Mart in exchange for Harbor Mail. FRLG Received from a man in Celadon City's restaurant.
Description RSE A case for holding coins obtained at the Game Corner. It holds up to 9,999 coins. FRLG A case for holding coins obtained at the Game Corner. It holds up to 9,999 coins.

Powder Jar こないれ Powder Container   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Holds Berry powder from Berry Crush.					Locations E Received from a woman in the the upper-right stall of Slateport City's Market. FRLG Received from an old man in the house second to the right of Cerulean Cave.
Description E A jar for storing Berry Powder made using a Berry Crusher. FRLG A jar for storing Berry Powder made using a Berry Crusher.

S.S. Ticket ふねのチケット Ship Ticket   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows admission to the S.S. TidalWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or S.S. AnneWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc..					Locations RSE Received from Norman in Littleroot Town after defeating the Elite Four FRLG Sea Cottage; Received from the Bill as thanks for turning him back to normal.
Description RSE The ticket required for sailing on a ferry. FRLG The ticket required for sailing on the ferry S.S. Anne. It has a drawing of a ship on it.
Note: Not to be confused with the S.S. Ticket from Generation II or Generation IV.

Meteorite いんせき Meteorite   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: RSE: Return to Professor Cozmo in exchange for TM27 (Return) FRLG: Deliver to Lostelle's father on Two Island at Bill's request.					Locations RSE At Mt. Chimney, inside the machine next to where the player fights MaxieWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or ArchieWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. FRLG Received from Bill at One Island's Pokémon Center.
Description RSE A meteorite found at Meteor Falls. FRLG A meteorite that fell from space onto Mt. Moon long ago. It is very lumpy and hard.

Key items exclusive to Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald

Wailmer Pail ホエルコじょうろ Hoeruko Watering Can   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows Berries to be watered. If watering is done correctly, the resulting Berry trees will have more Berries to pluck.					Locations RSE Obtained from owner of Flower Shop on northern Route 104.
Description RSE A tool used for watering Berries and plants.

Devon Goods   Devon Goods デボンのにもつ Devon Bag   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: To be delivered to Captain Stern.					Locations RSE Taken from the Team Magma GruntWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or Team Magma GruntWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. inside Rusturf Tunnel after defeating him.
Description RSE A package that contains mechanical parts of some sort made by the Devon Corporation.

Letter ダイゴへのてがみ Letter to Daigo   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: To be delivered to Steven.					Locations RSE Received from Mr. Stone in his office at Devon Corporation headquarters after retrieving the Devon Goods.
Description RSE An extremely important letter to Steven from the President of the Devon Corporation.

Pokéblock Case ポロックケース Polock Case   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Holds 40 Pokéblocks.					Locations RSE The Contest Hall in Slateport CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or Lilycove CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc..
Secondary effect: Allows admission to the Safari Zone. Allows players to participate in Pokémon Contests.Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.
Description RSE A case for holding Pokéblocks made with a Berry Blender.

Acro Bike ダートじてんしゃ Dart Bicycle   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Use to move faster than walking. Slower than the Mach Bike, but can perform tricks.					Locations RSE At Rydel's Cycles in Mauville City; Choice between this and the Mach Bike, but can switch at any time by talking to Rydel again.
Description RSE A folding bicycle capable of jumps and wheelies.

Mach Bike マッハじてんしゃ Mach Bicycle   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Use to move much faster than walking. Able to climb muddy slopes.					Locations RSE At Rydel's Cycles in Mauville City; Choice between this and the Acro Bike, but can switch at any time by talking to Rydel again.
Description RSE A folding bicycle that doubles your speed or better.

Contest Pass コンテストパス Contest Pass   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows players to participate in Pokémon Contests.					Locations RSE Verdanturf Town Contest HallWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.
Description RSE The pass required for entering Pokémon Contests. It has a drawing of an award ribbon on it.

Root Fossil ねっこのカセキ Root Fossil   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Take to Devon Corporation in Rustboro City to obtain a revived Lileep.					Locations RSE Northernmost part of Route 111's desert; Choice between this and Claw Fossil.Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. E Top of the Mirage Tower on Route 111. Far end of the Desert Underpass if the Claw Fossil was chosen at the Mirage Tower.
Description RSE A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a plant root.

Claw Fossil ツメのカセキ Claw Fossil   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Take to Devon Corporation in Rustboro City to obtain a revived Anorith.					Locations RSE Northernmost part of Route 111's desert; Choice between this and Root Fossil.Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. E Top of the Mirage Tower on Route 111. Far end of the Desert Underpass if the Root Fossil was chosen at the Mirage Tower.
Description RSE A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon.

Basement Key ちかのカギ Basement Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows access to New Mauville.					Locations RSE Received from Wattson for agreeing to help fix New Mauville's generator.
Description RSE The key for New Mauville beneath Mauville City.
Note: Not to be confused with the Basement Key in Generation II and Generation IV.

Soot Sack はいぶくろ Ash Sack   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows ashes to be collected.					Locations RSE Obtained from the boss of the Glass Workshop on Route 113.
Description RSE A sack used to gather and hold volcanic ash.

Go-Goggles ゴーゴーゴーグル Go-Go Goggles   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows players to enter the desert sandstorm on Route 111.					Locations RSE Gift from Brendan or May after defeating Flannery.
Description RSE Nifty goggles that protect eyes from desert sandstorms.

Devon Scope デボンスコープ Devon Scope   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Reveals hidden Pokémon.					Locations RSE Gift from Steven on the wooden bridge on Route 120.
Secondary effect: Allows access to Fortree City's Gym
Description RSE A device by Devon that signals any unseeable Pokémon.

Magma Emblem マグマのしるし Magma Symbol   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Used to access Team Magma's Hideout.					Locations E Mt. Pyre's summit, after confronting Team Magma.
Description E A medal-like item in the same shape as Team Magma's mark.

Blue Orb あいいろのたま Indigo Orb   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Use to awaken Kyogre.					Locations RSE Mt. Pyre's summit, after confronting Team Aqua. Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.
Description RSE An orb that glows blue. It is said to contain an incredible power from ancient times.

Red Orb べにいろのたま Crimson Orb   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Use to awaken Groudon.					Locations RSE Mt. Pyre's summit, after confronting Team Magma. Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.
Description RSE An orb that glows red. It is said to contain an incredible power from ancient times.

Scanner たんちき Detector   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Give to Captain Stern to exchange it for a DeepSeaScale or DeepSeaTooth.					Locations RSE Abandoned Ship; Requires HM08 (Dive).
Description RSE A device found inside the Abandoned Ship.

Rm. 1 Key   Rm. 1 Key １ごうしつのカギ Room No. 1 Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Opens a room on the Abandoned Ship.					Locations RSE Abandoned Ship; Part of the puzzle to obtain the scanner.
Description RSE A key that opens a door inside the Abandoned Ship.

Rm. 2 Key   Rm. 2 Key ２ごうしつのカギ Room No. 2 Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Opens a room on the Abandoned Ship.					Locations RSE Abandoned Ship; Part of the puzzle to obtain the scanner.
Description RSE A key that opens a door inside the Abandoned Ship.

Rm. 4 Key   Rm. 4 Key ４ごうしつのカギ Room No. 4 Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Opens a room on the Abandoned Ship.					Locations RSE Abandoned Ship; Part of the puzzle to obtain the scanner.
Description RSE A key that opens a door inside the Abandoned Ship.

Rm. 6 Key   Rm. 6 Key ６ごうしつのカギ Room No. 6 Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Opens a room on the Abandoned Ship.					Locations RSE Abandoned Ship; Part of the puzzle to obtain the scanner.
Description RSE A key that opens a door inside the Abandoned Ship.

Storage Key そうこのカギ Storage Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows a door to be opened on the Abandoned Ship.					Locations RSE Abandoned Ship.
Description RSE A key that opens the storage hold inside the Abandoned Ship. It is old and looks easily broken.
Note: Not to be confused with the Storage Key from Generation IV.

Key items exclusive to FireRed and LeafGreen

Town Map タウンマップ Town Map   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Displays a map of Kanto and the Sevii Islands.					Locations FRLG Pallet Town, given to the player by Daisy Oak.
Description FRLG A very convenient map that can be viewed anytime. It even shows your present location.

Oak's Parcel おとどけもの Parcel   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Deliver to Professor Oak to receive a Pokédex.					Locations FRLG Viridian City's Poké Mart.
Description FRLG A parcel to be delivered to Prof. Oak from Viridian City's Pokémon Mart.

Teachy TV おしえテレビ Teach Me TV   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Teaches players basics about Pokémon battles.					Locations FRLG Gift from the Old man who teaches the player how to catch Pokémon.
Description FRLG A television set that is tuned to a program with useful tips for novice Trainers.

Helix Fossil かいのカセキ Shellfish Fossil   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Take to the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island to obtain a revived Omanyte.					Locations FRLG Defeat Super Nerd Miguel on B2F of Mt. Moon; Choice between this fossil or the Dome Fossil.
Description FRLG A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a seashell.

Dome Fossil こうらのカセキ Carapace Fossil   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Take to the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island to obtain a revived Kabuto.					Locations FRLG Defeat Super Nerd Miguel on B2F of Mt. Moon; Choice between this fossil or the Helix Fossil.
Description FRLG A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a shell.

Fame Checker ボイスチェッカー Voice Checker   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Tells about famous characters.					Locations FRLG Given away by rival after battle in Cerulean City
Description FRLG A device that enables you to recall what you've heard and seen about famous people.

Bike Voucher ひきかえけん Voucher   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Exchange for Bicycle.					Locations FRLG Received from the chairman of the Pokémon Fan Club in Vermilion City.
Description FRLG Take this voucher to the bike shop in Cerulean City and exchange it for a bicycle.

Bicycle じてんしゃ Bicycle   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Use to move faster than walking.					Locations FRLG Cerulean City Bike Shop
Description FRLG A folding bicycle that allows faster movement than the running shoes.

Vs. Seeker バトルサーチャー Battle Searcher   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows Trainers to be re-challenged.					Locations FRLG Girl next to the counter in Vermilion City's Pokémon Center.
Description FRLG A device that indicates Trainers who want to battle. The battery charges while traveling.

Old Amber ひみつのコハク Secret Amber   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Take to the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island to obtain a revived Aerodactyl.					Locations FRLG Pewter Museum of Science Laboratory
Description FRLG A piece of amber that contains the genes of an ancient Pokémon. It is clear with a reddish tint.

Poké Flute ポケモンのふえ Pokémon Flute   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Awakens the player's sleeping Pokémon.					Locations FRLG Received from the Mr. Fuji as thanks for saving him and the Pokémon Tower from Team Rocket
Secondary effect: Awakens the sleeping Snorlax on Routes 12 and 16.
Description FRLG A flute that is said to instantly awaken any Pokémon. It has a lovely tone.

Lift Key エレベータのカギ Elevator Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows operation of the elevator in the Rocket Hideout.					Locations FRLG Rocket Hideout BF4
Description FRLG A key that operates the elevator in Team Rocket's hideout. It bears the Team Rocket logo.

Silph Scope シルフスコープ Silph Scope   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the Pokémon of Pokémon Tower to be seen.					Locations FRLG Rocket Hideout B4F after defeating Giovanni.
Description FRLG A scope that makes unseeable Pokémon visible. It is made by Silph Co.

Gold Teeth きんのいれば Gold Dentures   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: The Safari Zone Warden's false teeth. Return them to him for HM04 (Strength).					Locations FRLG Area 3 of the Safari Zone.
Description FRLG A set of false teeth lost by the Safari Zone's Warden. It makes his smile sparkle.

Card Key カードキー Card Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Opens doors in Silph Co.					Locations FRLG Silph Co. 5F
Description FRLG A card-type key that unlocks doors in Silph Co.'s head office in Saffron City.

Secret Key ポケモンのふえ Secret Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Unlocks the door of Cinnabar Gym.					Locations FRLG Pokémon Mansion's Basement
Description FRLG The key to Cinnabar Island Gym's front door. It is colored red and decorated.
Note: Not to be confused with the Secret Key from Generation IV.

Tri-Pass トライパス Tri Pass   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows players to access the three northernmost Sevii Islands.					Locations FRLG One Island, given to the player by Celio upon arrival.
Description FRLG A pass for ferries between One, Two, and Three Island. It has a drawing of three islands.

Rainbow Pass トライパス Rainbow Pass   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows players access to all of the Sevii Islands.					Locations FRLG One Island, given to the player by Celio after obtaining the Ruby.
Description FRLG A pass for ferries between Vermilion and the Sevii Islands. It features a drawing of a rainbow.

Ruby ルビー Ruby   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Give to Celio along with Sapphire to set up the Network Machine on One Island					Locations FRLG Post-National Dex area on Mt. Ember
Secondary effect: In exchange for the Ruby, Celio gives the player a Rainbow Pass.
Description FRLG An exquisitely beautiful gem that has a red glow. It symbolizes passion.

Sapphire サファイア Sapphire   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Give to Celio along with Ruby to set up the Network Machine on One Island					Locations FRLG Rocket Warehouse on Chrono Island
Description FRLG An exquisitely beautiful gem that has a blue glow. It symbolizes honesty.

TM Case わざマシンケース Technique Machine Case   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Holds TMs and HMs.					Locations FRLG Automatically obtained when the player obtains his or her first TM.
Description FRLG A case that holds TMs and HMs. It is attached to the bag's compartment for important items.

Berry Pouch ? ?   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Holds Berries.					Locations FRLG Automatically obtained when the player obtains his or her first Berry.
Description FRLG A pouch for carrying Berries. It is attached to the bag's compartment for important items.

Event-exclusive key items

Eon Ticket むげんのチケット Fantasy Ticket   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows players to access Southern Island.					Locations RSE Nintendo Event Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. E Mix records with a Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire Version player that has the ticket.
Description RSE The ticket required for sailing on a ferry to a distant southern island. It features a drawing of an island.

Auroraticket   Auroraticket オーロラチケット Aurora Ticket   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows players to access Birth Island.					Locations E Nintendo Event
Description E A ticket required to board the ship to Birth Island. It glows beautifully. FRLG A ticket required to board the ship to Birth Island. It glows beautifully.

Mysticticket   Mysticticket しんぴのチケット Mysterious Ticket   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows players to access Navel Rock.					Locations E Nintendo Event
Description E A ticket required to board the ship to Navel Rock. It glows with a mystic light. FRLG A ticket required to board the ship to Navel Rock. It glows with a mystic light.

Old Sea Map ふるびたかいず Old Sea Chart   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows access to Faraway Island					Locations E Nintendo Event
Description E ???

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