From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia.
This is a list of all the Key Items that are found in Generation III. Please note that some of these are also Generation I Key Items 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 Pokémon Emerald (likewise to no use). The Mach Bike and Acro Bike, though they can be used as the normal Bicycle in FireRed and LeafGreen, will not be recognized by the game as the Bicycle, and so will not allow the player to enter Cycling Road normally. The normal Bicycle, however, cannot be used in Emerald at all. All items, regardless of being legitimately obtainable or not, will have an item description and, from FireRed and LeafGreen onward, a sprite.
This list includes only Key Items from the Game Boy Advance games. For the list of Key Items in the Nintendo GameCube games, see List of Key Items in Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD.
Key Items found in all Generation III games
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Description
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RSE
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A case that holds up to 9,999 Coins.
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FRLG
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A case for holding Coins obtained at the Game Corner. It holds up to 9,999 Coins
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Description
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RSE
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A decent fishing rod for catching wild Pokémon.
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FRLG
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A new, good-quality fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild Pokémon.
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Cannot be bought
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Locates items hidden on the ground.
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Description
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RSE
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A device that signals an invisible item by sound.
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FRLG
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A device used for finding items. If there is a hidden item nearby when it is used, it emits a signal.
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Cannot be bought
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Description
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RSE
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A meteorite found at Meteor Falls.
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FRLG
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A meteorite that fell from space onto Mt. Moon long ago. It is very lumpy and hard.
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Old Rod ボロのつりざお Worn-out Fishing Rod
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Cannot be bought
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Allows the player to fish in bodies of water.
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Description
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RSE
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Use by any body of water to fish for wild Pokémon.
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FRLG
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An old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild Pokémon.
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RSE
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The ticket required for sailing on a ferry.
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FRLG
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The ticket required for sailing on the ferry S.S Anne. It has a drawing of a ship on it.
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Cannot be bought
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Allows the player to fish in bodies of water. Best Rod of all.
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Description
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RSE
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The best fishing rod for catching wild Pokémon.
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FRLG
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An awesome, high-tech fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild Pokémon.
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This item was featured in the TCG.
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Key Items exclusive to Ruby and Sapphire
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Cannot be bought
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Description
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RSE
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A blue, glowing orb said to contain an ancient power.
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FRLG
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An orb that glows blue. It is said to contain an incredible power from ancient times.
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RSE
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A red, glowing orb said to contain an ancient power.
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FRLG
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An orb that glows red. It is said to contain an incredible power from ancient times.
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Key Items exclusive to Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
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Cannot be bought
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Use to move faster than walking. Slower than the Mach Bike, but can perform tricks.
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Description
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RSE
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A folding bicycle capable of jumps and wheelies.
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FRLG
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A folding bicycle that is capable of stunts like jumps and wheelies.
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RSE
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A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon.
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FRLG
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A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a claw.
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Cannot be bought
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Description
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RSE
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A package that contains Devon’s machine parts.
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FRLG
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A package that contains mechanical parts of some sort made by the Devon Corporation.
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Cannot be bought
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Description
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RSE
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A device by Devon that signals any unseeable Pokémon.
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FRLG
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A scope that signals the presence of any unseeable Pokémon. It is made by the Devon Corp.
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Cannot be bought
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Description
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RSE
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The ticket for a ferry to a distant southern island.
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FRLG
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The ticket required for sailing on a ferry to a distant southern island. It features a drawing of an island.
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Description
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RSE
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Nifty goggles that protect eyes from desert sandstorms.
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FRLG
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A pair of protective goggles. They enable a Trainer to travel through even desert sandstorms.
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Letter ダイゴへのてがみ Letter to Daigo
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Cannot be bought
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To be delivered to Steven.
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Cannot be bought
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Use to move much faster than walking. Able to climb muddy slopes.
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Description
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RS
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A folding bicycle that doubles your speed or better.
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A folding bicycle that more than doubles foot speed.
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FRLG
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A folding bicycle that is at least twice as fast as walking.
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Description
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RSE
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A case for holding POKéblocks made with a Berry Blender.
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FRLG
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A case for holding POKéblocks made with a Berry Blender. It releases one POKéblock when shaken.
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Note: Pokéblock is formatted as "POKéblock" in-game
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RSE
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A key that opens a door inside the Abandoned Ship.
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FRLG
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A key that opens the door to Room 1 inside the Abandoned Ship. It is old and looks easily broken.
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RSE
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A key that opens a door inside the Abandoned Ship.
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FRLG
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A key that opens the door to Room 2 inside the Abandoned Ship. It is old and looks easily broken.
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RSE
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A key that opens a door inside the Abandoned Ship.
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FRLG
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A key that opens the door to Room 4 inside the Abandoned Ship. It is old and looks easily broken.
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Description
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RSE
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A key that opens a door inside the Abandoned Ship.
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FRLG
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A key that opens the door to Room 6 inside the Abandoned Ship. It is old and looks easily broken.
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Description
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RSE
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A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon.
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FRLG
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A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a plant root.
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RSE
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A device found inside the Abandoned Ship.
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FRLG
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A device used to search for life-forms in water. It looks too difficult to use.
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Locations
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RSE
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Obtained from the boss of the Glass Workshop on Route 113.
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RSE
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A sack used to gather and hold volcanic ash.
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FRLG
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A sack used to collect volcanic ash automatically during walks over deep ash.
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RSE
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The key to the storage inside the Abandoned Ship.
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FRLG
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A key that opens the storage hold inside the Abandoned Ship. It is old and looks easily broken.
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Note: Not to be confused with the Storage Key from Generation IV.
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Allows Berries to be watered. If watering is done correctly, the resulting Berry trees will have more Berries to pick.
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Description
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A tool used for watering Berries and plants.
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FRLG
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A nifty watering pail. Use it to promote strong growth in Berries planted in soft soil.
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Key Items exclusive to FireRed and LeafGreen
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Locations
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FRLG
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Automatically obtained when the player obtains their first Berry.
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A convenient container that holds Berries.
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FRLG
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A pouch for carrying Berries. It is attached to the Bag's compartment for important items.
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Use to move faster than walking.
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Description
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A folding bicycle that is faster than the Running Shoes.
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FRLG
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A folding bicycle that allows faster movement than the Running Shoes.
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Description
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A voucher for obtaining a bicycle from the Bike Shop.
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FRLG
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Take this voucher to the Bike Shop in Cerulean City and exchange it for a bicycle.
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Description
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A card-type door key used in Silph Co's office.
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FRLG
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A card-type key that unlocks doors in Silph Co.'s Head Office in Saffron City
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Description
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A piece of ancient marine Pokémon's shell.
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FRLG
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A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a shell.
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Tells about famous characters.
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Description
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Stores information on famous people for instant recall.
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FRLG
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A device that enables you to recall what you've heard and seen about famous people.
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Description
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Gold dentures lost by the Safari Zone's Warden.
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FRLG
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A set of false teeth lost by the Safari Zone's Warden. It makes his smile sparkle.
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Description
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A piece of an ancient marine Pokémon's seashell.
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FRLG
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A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a seashell.
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Description
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An elevator key used in Team Rocket's Hideout.
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FRLG
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A key that operates the elevator in Team Rocket's Hideout. It bears the Team Rocket logo.
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Description
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A stone containing the genes of an ancient Pokémon.
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FRLG
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A piece of amber that contains the genes of an ancient Pokémon. It is clear with a reddish tint.
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Description
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A sweet-sounding flute that awakens Pokémon.
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FRLG
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A flute that is said to instantly awaken any Pokémon. It has a lovely tone.
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Cannot be bought
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Cannot be bought
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Secondary effect:
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In exchange for the Ruby, Celio gives the player a Rainbow Pass.
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Description
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An exquisite, red-glowing gem that symbolizes passion.
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FRLG
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An exquisitely beautiful gem that has a red glow. It symbolizes passion.
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Description
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A brilliant blue gem that symbolizes honesty.
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FRLG
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An exquisitely beautiful gem that has a blue glow. It symbolizes honesty.
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Cannot be bought
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Note: Not to be confused with the Secret Key from Generation IV.
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Description
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Silph Co's scope makes unseeable Pokémon visible.
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FRLG
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A scope that makes unseeable Pokémon visible. It is made by Silph Co.
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Give to the Saffron City guards to be granted access to the city.
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Description
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A thirst-quenching tea prepared by an old lady.
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FRLG
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An aromatic tea prepared by an old lady. It will slake even the worst thirst.
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Description
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A TV set tuned to an advice program for Trainers.
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FRLG
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A television set that is tuned to a program with useful tips for novice Trainers.
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TM Case わざマシンケース Technique Machine Case
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FRLG
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Automatically obtained when the player obtains their first TM.
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Description
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A convenient case that holds TMs and HMs.
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FRLG
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A case that holds TMs and HMs. It is attached to the bag's compartment for important items.
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Can be viewed anytime. Shows your present location.
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FRLG
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A very convenient map that can be viewed anytime. It even shows your present location.
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Allows Trainers to be re-challenged.
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Description
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A rechargeable unit that flags battle-ready Trainers.
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FRLG
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A device that indicates Trainers who want to battle. The battery charges while traveling.
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Key Items exclusive to FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald
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Cannot be bought
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Description
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A ticket required to board the ship to Birth Island.
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FRLG
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A ticket required to board the ship to Birth Island. It glows beautifully.
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Description
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A ticket required to board the ship to Navel Rock.
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FRLG
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A ticket required to board the ship to Navel Rock. It glows with a mystic light.
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Key Items exclusive to Emerald
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Cannot be bought
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Description
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A medal-like item in the same shape as Team Magma's mark.
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Description
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A faded sea chart that shows the way to a certain island.
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