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:''This article relates only to the five colored glass flutes introduced in Generation III. For other flutes mentioned in-game, see [[Poké Flute]], [[Azure Flute]], or [[Time Flute]]''.
:''This article relates only to the five colored glass flutes introduced in Generation III. For other flutes mentioned in-game, see [[Poké Flute]], [[Azure Flute]], [[Time Flute]], or [[Eon Flute]]''.


A '''flute''' (Japanese: '''ビードロ''' ''vidro'') is a hand-blown glass instrument that produces sound when it is blown into. Originating in {{wp|Portugal}}, these flutes are a common decoration in Japan, and in the Pokémon world, have various effects depending on their color.
A '''flute''' (Japanese: '''ビードロ''' ''vidro'') is a hand-blown glass instrument that produces sound when it is blown into. Originating in {{wp|Portugal}}, these flutes are a common decoration in Japan, and in the Pokémon world, have various effects depending on their color.


In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, [[volcanic ash]] can be collected in the {{key|III|Soot Sack}} by walking through the ash-covered grass on {{rt|113|Hoenn}} and in the [[Jagged Pass]]. This ash can be used by a man on Route 113 to create these flutes as well as exclusive furniture for a player's [[Secret Base]], with different items requiring different amounts of ash.
In {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire|s}}, {{v2|Emerald}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}}, the player can collect [[volcanic ash]] in the {{key|VI|Soot Sack}} and have it turned into flutes at the Glass Workshop on {{rt|113|Hoenn}}. In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, the player collects ash by walking through the ash-covered grass on {{rt|113|Hoenn}} and in the [[Jagged Pass]], with the amount required for each item measured in steps. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the player collects ash by walking through piles of soot, and the amount collected is measured in grams rather than steps.  


The flutes can be reused indefinitely, meaning that a player will only ever need to obtain one of each, though multiple copies can be obtained for trading to other games when [[held item|held by a Pokémon]].
The flutes can be reused indefinitely, meaning that a player will only ever need to obtain one of each, though multiple copies can be obtained for trading to other games when [[held item|held by a Pokémon]].


If the Black Flute or White Flute is traded into {{g|Colosseum}} or {{XD}}, although [[wild Pokémon]] do not appear except in [[Poké Spot]]s, they still have the "use" option. If the player attempts to use one, the message "This item cannot be used in the Orre R<!--capital or lowercase r?-->egion" will be displayed instead.
If the Black Flute or White Flute is traded into {{g|Colosseum}} or {{XD}}, although [[wild Pokémon]] do not appear except in [[Poké Spot]]s, they still have the "use" option. If the player attempts to use one, the message "This item's use is forbidden in the <sc>Orre Region</sc>." will be displayed instead.


In {{game|Black and White|s}}, these items lost their function and became ordinary [[valuable item]]s. They can be sold to the [[item maniac]] in [[Undella Town]] for a higher-than-usual sell price.
In {{4v|Black|White|2}}, these items no longer have their function and are simply ordinary [[valuable item]]s. They can be sold to the [[item maniac]] in [[Undella Town]] for a higher-than-usual sell price.


{{incomplete|section|XD, Colo descriptions}}
==List of Flutes==
==List of Flutes==
{{Item
{{Item
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|sell=200
|sell=200
|sellnotes=Sells for 8000 to the Undella Town item maniac
|sellnotes=Sells for 8000 to the Undella Town item maniac
|effect=Reduces [[wild Pokémon]] encounter rate by 50%.{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|effect=Reduces [[wild Pokémon]] encounter rate by 50%.{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br>Increases the [[level]] of wild Pokémon by one to three levels.{{sup/6|ORAS}}
|descrse=A glass flute that keeps away wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descrse=A glass flute that keeps away wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A black glass flute. When blown, it makes wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> less likely to appear.
|descfrlg=A black glass flute. When blown, it makes wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> less likely to appear.
|desccoloxd=An item brought over from a faraway place.
|descdppthgss=A black flute made from blown glass. Its melody makes wild Pokémon less likely to appear.
|descdppthgss=A black flute made from blown glass. Its melody makes wild Pokémon less likely to appear.
|descbwb2w2=A toy flute made from black glass. A maniac will buy it for a high price.
|descbwb2w2=A toy flute made from black glass. A maniac will buy it for a high price.
|descxy=A lovely toy flute to admire. It’s made from black glass.
|descxy=A lovely toy flute to admire. It's made from black glass.
|locrse={{rt|113|Hoenn}} (1000 steps)
|descoras=A flute made from black glass. It makes it easier to encounter strong Pokémon in the place you use it.
|locrse={{rt|113|Hoenn}} {{DL|Hoenn Route 113|Glass Workshop}} (1000 steps)
|locpt=[[Mt. Coronet]]
|locpt=[[Mt. Coronet]]
|lochgss=[[Dark Cave]]
|lochgss=[[Dark Cave]]
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locb2w2={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locb2w2={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locoras={{rt|113|Hoenn}} {{DL|Hoenn Route 113|Glass Workshop}} (1000 grams)
}}
}}
{{Item
{{Item
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|jpt=Blue Vidro
|jpt=Blue Vidro
|gen=III
|gen=III
|bag=Battle items
|bag=Medicine
|buyable=no
|buyable=no
|sell=50
|sell=50
|sellnotes=Sells for 7000 to the Undella Town item maniac
|sellnotes=Sells for 7000 to the Undella Town item maniac
|effect=Wakes a {{status|sleep}}ing Pokémon.{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|effect=Wakes a {{status|sleep}}ing Pokémon.{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/ss|Colo}}{{sup/ss|XD}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}
|descrse=A glass flute that awakens sleeping <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descrse=A glass flute that awakens sleeping <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A blue glass flute that awakens a sleeping <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A blue glass flute that awakens a sleeping <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|desccoloxd=A glass flute that awakens sleeping <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descdppthgss=A blue flute made from blown glass. Its melody awakens a single Pokémon from sleep.
|descdppthgss=A blue flute made from blown glass. Its melody awakens a single Pokémon from sleep.
|descbwb2w2=A toy flute made from blue glass. A maniac will buy it for a high price.
|descbwb2w2=A toy flute made from blue glass. A maniac will buy it for a high price.
|descxy=A lovely toy flute to admire. It’s made from blue glass.
|descxy=A lovely toy flute to admire. It's made from blue glass.
|locrse={{rt|113|Hoenn}} (250 steps)
|descoras=A flute made from blue glass that awakens sleeping Pokémon.
|locrse={{rt|113|Hoenn}} {{DL|Hoenn Route 113|Glass Workshop}} (250 steps)
|lochgss=[[Viridian Forest]]
|lochgss=[[Viridian Forest]]
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locb2w2={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locb2w2={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locoras={{rt|113|Hoenn}} {{DL|Hoenn Route 113|Glass Workshop}} (250 grams)
}}
}}
{{Item
{{Item
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|jpt=Red Vidro
|jpt=Red Vidro
|gen=III
|gen=III
|bag=Battle items
|bag=Medicine
|buyable=no
|buyable=no
|sell=100
|sell=100
|sellnotes=Sells for 7500 to the Undella Town item maniac
|sellnotes=Sells for 7500 to the Undella Town item maniac
|effect=Snaps a Pokémon out of {{status|infatuation}}.{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|effect=Snaps a Pokémon out of {{status|infatuation}}.{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/ss|Colo}}{{sup/ss|XD}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}
|descrse=A glass flute that snaps <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> out of attraction.
|descrse=A glass flute that snaps <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> out of attraction.
|descfrlg=A red glass flute that snaps one <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> out of infatuation.
|descfrlg=A red glass flute that snaps one <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> out of infatuation.
|desccolo=A glass flute that snaps a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>'s attraction.
|descxd=A glass flute that snaps a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> out of attraction.
|descdppthgss=A red flute made from blown glass. Its melody snaps a single Pokémon out of infatuation.
|descdppthgss=A red flute made from blown glass. Its melody snaps a single Pokémon out of infatuation.
|descbwb2w2=A toy flute made from red glass. A maniac will buy it for a high price.
|descbwb2w2=A toy flute made from red glass. A maniac will buy it for a high price.
|descxy=A lovely toy flute to admire. It’s made from red glass.
|descxy=A lovely toy flute to admire. It's made from red glass.
|locrse={{rt|113|Hoenn}} (500 steps)
|descoras=A flute made from red glass that snaps Pokémon out of infatuation.
|locrse={{rt|113|Hoenn}} {{DL|Hoenn Route 113|Glass Workshop}} (500 steps)
|lochgss=[[Lake of Rage]]
|lochgss=[[Lake of Rage]]
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locb2w2={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locb2w2={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locoras={{rt|113|Hoenn}} {{DL|Hoenn Route 113|Glass Workshop}} (500 grams)
}}
}}
{{Item
{{Item
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|sell=250
|sell=250
|sellnotes=Sells for 8000 to the Undella Town item maniac
|sellnotes=Sells for 8000 to the Undella Town item maniac
|effect=Increases [[wild Pokémon]] encounter rate by 50%.{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|effect=Increases [[wild Pokémon]] encounter rate by 50%.{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br>Decreases the [[level]] of wild Pokémon by one to three levels.{{sup/6|ORAS}}
|descrse=A glass flute that lures wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descrse=A glass flute that lures wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A white glass flute. When blown, it makes wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> more likely to appear.
|descfrlg=A white glass flute. When blown, it makes wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> more likely to appear.
|desccoloxd=An item brought over from a faraway place.
|descdppthgss=A white flute made from blown glass. Its melody makes wild Pokémon more likely to appear.
|descdppthgss=A white flute made from blown glass. Its melody makes wild Pokémon more likely to appear.
|descbwb2w2=A toy flute made from white glass. A maniac will buy it for a high price.
|descbwb2w2=A toy flute made from white glass. A maniac will buy it for a high price.
|descxy=A lovely toy flute to admire. It’s made from white glass.
|descxy=A lovely toy flute to admire. It's made from white glass.
|locrse={{rt|113|Hoenn}} (1000 steps)
|descoras=A flute made from white glass. It makes it easier to encounter weak Pokémon in the place you use it.
|locrse={{rt|113|Hoenn}} {{DL|Hoenn Route 113|Glass Workshop}} (1000 steps)
|locpt=[[Hotel Grand Lake]]
|locpt=[[Hotel Grand Lake]]
|lochgss={{rt|47|Johto}}
|lochgss={{rt|47|Johto}}
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locb2w2={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locb2w2={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locoras={{rt|113|Hoenn}} {{DL|Hoenn Route 113|Glass Workshop}} (1000 grams)
}}
}}
{{Item
{{Item
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|jpt=Yellow Vidro
|jpt=Yellow Vidro
|gen=III
|gen=III
|bag=Battle items
|bag=Medicine
|buyable=no
|buyable=no
|sell=150
|sell=150
|sellnotes=Sells for 7500 to the Undella Town item maniac
|sellnotes=Sells for 7500 to the Undella Town item maniac
|effect=Snaps a Pokémon out of {{status|confusion}}.{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup|XD}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|effect=Snaps a Pokémon out of {{status|confusion}}.{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/ss|Colo}}{{sup/ss|XD}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}
|descrse=A glass flute that snaps <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> out of confusion.
|descrse=A glass flute that snaps <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> out of confusion.
|descfrlg=A yellow glass flute that snaps one <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> out of confusion.
|descfrlg=A yellow glass flute that snaps one <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> out of confusion.
|desccoloxd=A glass flute that snaps <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> out of confusion.
|descdppthgss=A yellow flute made from blown glass. Its melody snaps a single Pokémon out of confusion.
|descdppthgss=A yellow flute made from blown glass. Its melody snaps a single Pokémon out of confusion.
|descbwb2w2=A toy flute made from yellow glass. A maniac will buy it for a high price.
|descbwb2w2=A toy flute made from yellow glass. A maniac will buy it for a high price.
|descxy=A lovely toy flute to admire. It’s made from yellow glass.
|descxy=A lovely toy flute to admire. It's made from yellow glass.
|locrse={{rt|113|Hoenn}} (500 steps)
|descoras=A flute made from yellow glass that snaps Pokémon out of confusion.
|locrse={{rt|113|Hoenn}} {{DL|Hoenn Route 113|Glass Workshop}} (500 steps)
|locfrlg=[[Rocket Game Corner]] prize
|locfrlg=[[Rocket Game Corner]] prize
|locxd=[[S.S. Libra]]
|locxd=[[S.S. Libra]]
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|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locbw={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locb2w2={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locb2w2={{rt|13|Unova}}
|locoras={{rt|113|Hoenn}} {{DL|Hoenn Route 113|Glass Workshop}} (500 grams)
}}
}}


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These are artwork of the items as seen in the [[Pokémon Dream World]]
These are artwork of the items as seen in the [[Pokémon Dream World]]
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-  
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{black color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Black Flute Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{black color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Black Flute Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{Blue color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Blue Flute Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{Blue color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Blue Flute Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{red color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Red Flute Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{red color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Red Flute Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{white color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream White Flute Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{white color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream White Flute Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{yellow color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Yellow Flute Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{yellow color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Yellow Flute Sprite.png]]
|-  
|-
| style="background: #{{black color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{black color dark}}|Black Flute}}
| style="background: #{{black color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{black color dark}}|Black Flute}}
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{blue color dark}}|Blue Flute}}
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{blue color dark}}|Blue Flute}}
| style="background: #{{red color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{red color dark}}|Red Flute}}
| style="background: #{{red color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{red color dark}}|Red Flute}}
| style="background: #{{white color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{white color dark}}|White Flute}}
| style="background: #{{white color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{white color dark}}|White Flute}}
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{yellow color dark}}|Yellow Flute}}
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color|{{yellow color dark}}|Yellow Flute}}
|}{{-}}
|}{{-}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* These items are the only normal items that can be used multiple times without having multiple copies in the [[Bag]].
* These items are the only normal items that can be used multiple times without having multiple copies in the [[Bag]].
* Due to the Bag having more pockets in [[Generation IV]] than in [[Generation III]], the five flutes are the only set of similar items that cannot all be placed in the same pocket: the Black and White Flutes are in the items pocket, while the Red, Blue, and Yellow Flutes are in the battle items pocket.
* Due to the [[Bag]] having more pockets in [[Generation IV]] than in Generations {{gen|III}} and {{gen|VI}}, the five flutes are the only set of similar items that cannot all be placed in the same pocket: the Black and White Flutes are in the items pocket, while the Red, Blue, and Yellow Flutes are in the battle items pocket.
** Therefore, whereas in Generation III the Blue Flute could be used both inside and outside of battle to awaken a sleeping Pokémon, due to its Generation IV placement, it cannot be used outside battle at all. While the Red and Yellow Flutes could be selected for use outside of battle in Generation III, they remove effects on a Pokémon which it automatically recovers from as soon as it leaves the battlefield anyway, giving them no out-of-battle purpose whatsoever.
** Therefore, whereas in Generation III and VI the Blue Flute can be used both inside and outside of battle to awaken a sleeping Pokémon, due to its Generation IV placement, it cannot be used outside battle at all. While the Red and Yellow Flutes could be selected for use outside of battle in Generation III, they remove effects on a Pokémon which it automatically recovers from as soon as it leaves the battlefield anyway, giving them no out-of-battle purpose whatsoever. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, both the Red and Yellow Flutes can only be used in battle.
** In Generation V, the battle items pocket and items pocket were merged, thus reuniting the items. However, their individual uses have been removed, turning them into ordinary [[valuable item]]s.
** In Generation V and {{pkmn|X and Y}}, the battle items pocket and items pocket were merged, thus reuniting the items. However, their individual uses have been removed, turning them into ordinary [[valuable item]]s.
** The Blue, Red and Yellow Flutes were moved to the medicine pocket in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, meaning that they have been in three different bag pockets over three generations.
* The Yellow Flute is the only flute obtainable in a console game, [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]].
* The Yellow Flute is the only flute obtainable in a console game, [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]].
==In other languages==
{| style="float:left;"
|-
| style="vertical-align:top;"  |
''Black Flute''
{{langtable|color={{black color light}}|bordercolor={{black color}}
|ja=くろいビードロ ''Black Vidro''
|fr=Flûte Noire
|de={{tt|Schw.|Schwarz}} Flöte
|it=Flauto Nero
|es=Flauta Negra
|ko=검정비드로 ''Geomjeong Vidro''}}
| style="vertical-align:top;"  |
''Blue Flute''
{{langtable|color={{blue color light}}|bordercolor={{blue color}}
|ja=あおいビードロ  ''Blue Vidro''
|fr=Flûte Bleue
|de=Blaue Flöte
|it=Flauto Blu
|es=Flauta Azul
|ko=파랑비드로 ''Palang Vidro''}}
| style="vertical-align:top;"  |
''Red Flute''
{{langtable|color={{red color light}}|bordercolor={{red color}}
|ja=あかいビードロ  ''Red Vidro''
|fr=Flûte Rouge
|de=Rote Flöte
|it=Flauto Rosso
|es=Flauta Roja
|ko=빨강비드로 ''Ppalgang Vidro''}}
|-
| style="vertical-align:top;"  |
''White Flute''
{{langtable|color={{white color light}}|bordercolor={{white color}}
|ja=しろいビードロ ''White Vidro''
|fr=Flûte Blanche{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}<br/>Flûteblanche{{tt|*|Generations III-V}}
|de=Weiße Flöte
|es=Flauta Blanca{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}<br/>Fl. Blanca{{tt|*|Generations III-V}}
|it=Flauto Bianco{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}<br/>Flauto B.nco{{tt|*|Generations III-V}}
|ko=하양비드로 ''Hayang Vidro''}}
| style="vertical-align:top;"  |
''Yellow Flute''
{{langtable|color={{yellow color light}}|bordercolor={{yellow  color}}
|ja=하양비드로 ''Yellow Vidro''
|fr=Flûte Jaune
|de=Gelbe Flöte
|es=Flauta Amarilla{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}<br/>Fl. Amarilla{{tt|*|Generations III-V}}
|it=Flauto Giallo{{tt|*|Generation VI onwards}}<br/>Flauto Gial.{{tt|*|Generations III-V}}
|ko=노랑비드로 ''Nolang Vidro''}}
|}
{{-}}


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==Related articles==
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Revision as of 22:31, 1 March 2015

This article relates only to the five colored glass flutes introduced in Generation III. For other flutes mentioned in-game, see Poké Flute, Azure Flute, Time Flute, or Eon Flute.

A flute (Japanese: ビードロ vidro) is a hand-blown glass instrument that produces sound when it is blown into. Originating in Portugal, these flutes are a common decoration in Japan, and in the Pokémon world, have various effects depending on their color.

In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire, the player can collect volcanic ash in the Soot Sack and have it turned into flutes at the Glass Workshop on Route 113. In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, the player collects ash by walking through the ash-covered grass on Route 113 and in the Jagged Pass, with the amount required for each item measured in steps. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the player collects ash by walking through piles of soot, and the amount collected is measured in grams rather than steps.

The flutes can be reused indefinitely, meaning that a player will only ever need to obtain one of each, though multiple copies can be obtained for trading to other games when held by a Pokémon.

If the Black Flute or White Flute is traded into Pokémon Colosseum or XD, although wild Pokémon do not appear except in Poké Spots, they still have the "use" option. If the player attempts to use one, the message "This item's use is forbidden in the Orre Region." will be displayed instead.

In Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, these items no longer have their function and are simply ordinary valuable items. They can be sold to the item maniac in Undella Town for a higher-than-usual sell price.

List of Flutes

Artwork

These are artwork of the items as seen in the Pokémon Dream World

Dream Black Flute Sprite.png Dream Blue Flute Sprite.png Dream Red Flute Sprite.png Dream White Flute Sprite.png Dream Yellow Flute Sprite.png
Black Flute Blue Flute Red Flute White Flute Yellow Flute


Trivia

  • These items are the only normal items that can be used multiple times without having multiple copies in the Bag.
  • Due to the Bag having more pockets in Generation IV than in Generations III and VI, the five flutes are the only set of similar items that cannot all be placed in the same pocket: the Black and White Flutes are in the items pocket, while the Red, Blue, and Yellow Flutes are in the battle items pocket.
    • Therefore, whereas in Generation III and VI the Blue Flute can be used both inside and outside of battle to awaken a sleeping Pokémon, due to its Generation IV placement, it cannot be used outside battle at all. While the Red and Yellow Flutes could be selected for use outside of battle in Generation III, they remove effects on a Pokémon which it automatically recovers from as soon as it leaves the battlefield anyway, giving them no out-of-battle purpose whatsoever. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, both the Red and Yellow Flutes can only be used in battle.
    • In Generation V and X and Y, the battle items pocket and items pocket were merged, thus reuniting the items. However, their individual uses have been removed, turning them into ordinary valuable items.
    • The Blue, Red and Yellow Flutes were moved to the medicine pocket in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, meaning that they have been in three different bag pockets over three generations.
  • The Yellow Flute is the only flute obtainable in a console game, Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

In other languages

Black Flute

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese くろいビードロ Black Vidro
France Flag.png French Flûte Noire
Germany Flag.png German Schw. Flöte
Italy Flag.png Italian Flauto Nero
South Korea Flag.png Korean 검정비드로 Geomjeong Vidro
Spain Flag.png Spanish Flauta Negra

Blue Flute

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese あおいビードロ Blue Vidro
France Flag.png French Flûte Bleue
Germany Flag.png German Blaue Flöte
Italy Flag.png Italian Flauto Blu
South Korea Flag.png Korean 파랑비드로 Palang Vidro
Spain Flag.png Spanish Flauta Azul

Red Flute

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese あかいビードロ Red Vidro
France Flag.png French Flûte Rouge
Germany Flag.png German Rote Flöte
Italy Flag.png Italian Flauto Rosso
South Korea Flag.png Korean 빨강비드로 Ppalgang Vidro
Spain Flag.png Spanish Flauta Roja

White Flute

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese しろいビードロ White Vidro
France Flag.png French Flûte Blanche*
Flûteblanche*
Germany Flag.png German Weiße Flöte
Italy Flag.png Italian Flauto Bianco*
Flauto B.nco*
South Korea Flag.png Korean 하양비드로 Hayang Vidro
Spain Flag.png Spanish Flauta Blanca*
Fl. Blanca*

Yellow Flute

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese 하양비드로 Yellow Vidro
France Flag.png French Flûte Jaune
Germany Flag.png German Gelbe Flöte
Italy Flag.png Italian Flauto Giallo*
Flauto Gial.*
South Korea Flag.png Korean 노랑비드로 Nolang Vidro
Spain Flag.png Spanish Flauta Amarilla*
Fl. Amarilla*


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