In-battle effect item

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In-battle effect items are held items that take effect during a battle.

Choice items

Condition boosters

Herbs

HP restoration

Power boosters

Turn order alteration

Focus items

Negative effect on holder

Other items

EV-enhancing items

Main article: EV-enhancing item

Evolution-inducing items with in-battle effects

Main article: Evolution-inducing held item

Experience-affecting items

Main article: Experience-affecting item

Drives

Main article: Drive

Gems

Main article: Gem

Incense

Main article: Incense

Plates

Main article: Plate

Stat-enhancing items

Main article: Stat-enhancing item

Type-enhancing items

Main article: Type-enhancing item

Z-Crystals

Main article: Z-Crystal

Artwork

Underground

This is the artwork of the items as seen in the Sinnoh Underground.

Mine Iron Ball.png Mine Light Clay.png
Iron Ball Light Clay

Global Link

This is the artwork of the items as seen on the Pokémon Global Link.

Dream Choice Band Sprite.png Dream Choice Scarf Sprite.png Dream Choice Specs Sprite.png Dream Binding Band Sprite.png Dream Damp Rock Sprite.png
Choice Band Choice Scarf Choice Specs Binding Band Damp Rock
Dream Grip Claw Sprite.png Dream Heat Rock Sprite.png Dream Icy Rock Sprite.png Dream Light Clay Sprite.png Dream Smooth Rock Sprite.png
Grip Claw Heat Rock Icy Rock Light Clay Smooth Rock
Dream Terrain Extender Sprite.png Dream Mental Herb Sprite.png Dream Power Herb Sprite.png Dream White Herb Sprite.png Dream Big Root Sprite.png
Terrain Extender Mental Herb Power Herb White Herb Big Root
Dream Leftovers Sprite.png Dream Shell Bell Sprite.png Dream Absorb Bulb Sprite.png Dream Assault Vest Sprite.png Dream Cell Battery Sprite.png
Leftovers Shell Bell Absorb Bulb Assault Vest Cell Battery
Dream Electric Seed Sprite.png Dream Expert Belt Sprite.png Dream Grassy Seed Sprite.png Dream Life Orb Sprite.png Dream Luminous Moss Sprite.png
Electric Seed Expert Belt Grassy Seed Life Orb Luminous Moss
Dream Metronome Sprite.png Dream Misty Seed Sprite.png Dream Muscle Band Sprite.png Dream Psychic Seed Sprite.png Dream Scope Lens Sprite.png
Metronome Misty Seed Muscle Band Psychic Seed Scope Lens
Dream Snowball Sprite.png Dream Weakness Policy Sprite.png Dream Wide Lens Sprite.png Dream Wise Glasses Sprite.png Dream Zoom Lens Sprite.png
Snowball Weakness Policy Wide Lens Wise Glasses Zoom Lens
Dream Lagging Tail Sprite.png Dream Quick Claw Sprite.png Dream Focus Band Sprite.png Dream Focus Sash Sprite.png Dream Flame Orb Sprite.png
Lagging Tail Quick Claw Focus Band Focus Sash Flame Orb
Dream Toxic Orb Sprite.png Dream Sticky Barb Sprite.png Dream Iron Ball Sprite.png Dream Black Sludge Sprite.png Dream Ring Target Sprite.png
Toxic Orb Sticky Barb Iron Ball Black Sludge Ring Target
Dream Adrenaline Orb Sprite.png Dream Air Balloon Sprite.png Dream Amulet Coin Sprite.png File:Dream BrightPowder Sprite.png Dream Destiny Knot Sprite.png
Adrenaline Orb Air Balloon Amulet Coin Bright Powder Destiny Knot
Dream Eject Button Sprite.png Dream Float Stone Sprite.png Dream King's Rock Sprite.png Dream Protective Pads Sprite.png Dream Razor Claw Sprite.png
Eject Button Float Stone King's Rock Protective Pads Razor Claw
Dream Razor Fang Sprite.png Dream Red Card Sprite.png Dream Rocky Helmet Sprite.png Dream Safety Goggles Sprite.png Dream Shed Shell Sprite.png
Razor Fang Red Card Rocky Helmet Safety Goggles Shed Shell
Dream Smoke Ball Sprite.png
Smoke Ball

In the anime

An Amulet Coin appeared in Capacia Island UFO!, where it was found by Ash. Later, when he and Team Rocket entered a UFO belonging to a group of Beheeyem, the Beheeyem told them that they lost an item looking like the Amulet Coin that was a vital part in getting the UFO to fly. Ash gave them the Amulet Coin he found, but it was not the right item. Instead, the Beheeyem sought a similar-looking item, which was found by James earlier on.

In The Journalist from Another Region!, a Pokémon Sumo tournament was held during the Harvest Festival on Harvest Island, and the prize was a Focus Band. Eventually it was won by Ash, who gave it to his Pignite to wear.

In Under the Pledging Tree!, a Rocky Helmet was one of the items offered to Ash by a market vendor in Coumarine City after Ash had wondered out loud what presents he should buy for an upcoming festival.

In the manga

Air Balloon in Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga

An Air Balloon appeared in Challenge the Battle Subway!, being held by Monta's Snivy.

In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga

In Walkthrough! Battle Tower!!, had given his Infernape a Focus Sash to hold, allowing it to survive a Golem's Earthquake at the Battle Tower and then defeat it with a Grass Knot.

In Yū vs. Shin, Rival Showdown!!, Shin had given his Wailord Choice Specs to hold, allowing its powered-up Water Spout to defeat Yū's Heatran. However, this strategy was turned against Shin when Yū used his Quagsire, whose Water Absorb rendered Water Spout useless, thus allowing Yū to snatch a victory from his rival.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc, six Focus Band were used by Gold on his team against the Masked Man.

Leftovers was seen various times in the Emerald arc as a held item for various Pokémon, debuting in Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming, where it was used by a virtual Trainer's rental Aggron in the Battle Factory. One was also held by the Sceptile that Emerald rented for his battle with Noland, as well as Greta's Umbreon in Sneaky Like Shedinja.

A Choice Band was the item held by the Linoone Emerald rented from the Battle Factory in Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming. It was used to strengthen its Frustration in some of its matches. This item later proved to be instrumental in taking down Noland's Mawile when Linoone used Trick to switch items with Mawile.

A Quick Claw was held by the Metagross Emerald borrowed from Crystal for his battle against Tucker in A Cheeky Charizard Change-Up I, allowing it to outspeed Tucker's Charizard and hit it with a super-effective Rock Tomb. This wasn't enough to knock out the Flame Pokémon, however, and Charizard was able to defeat Metagross with Overheat.

An Iron Ball appeared in the Diamond & Pearl arc. Diamond and Pearl found it amongst the metal items drawn out of the ground in Celestic Town by the magnetic field from Cyrus's Magnezone. It later appeared as an item that was used in conjunction with Lax's Fling in Platinum's battle against Fantina in Mirages of Mismagius II.

A Zoom Lens was seen in Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu I as a prize Diamond won in the Veilstone Game Corner using the Coins Platinum won from the slot machines. Platinum tried the Zoom Lens on Chimler for training.

A Focus Sash was seen held by Darach's Houndoom in Getting the Drop on Gallade II, allowing it to survive a super-effective Focus Blast by Platinum's Lopunny. Platinum also rented a Focus Sash for her Empoleon to hold in the Battle Castle.

A Power Herb was held by Cheren's Unfezant in The Tournament Continues. This allowed Unfezant to bypass the charging turn of its Sky Attack and quickly defeat Leo's Deino.

In other languages

Choice Band

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese こだわりハチマキ Fixation Headband
Chinese Cantonese 講究頭帶 Gónggau Tàuhdaai
Mandarin 講究頭帶 / 讲究头带 Jiǎngjiù Tóudài *
限定招式的頭布 Xiàndìng Zhāoshì-de Tóubù *
限定招式的头巾 Xiàndìng Zhāoshì-de Tóujīn *
France Flag.png French Bandeau Choix*
Band. Choix*
Germany Flag.png German Wahlband
Italy Flag.png Italian Bendascelta
South Korea Flag.png Korean 구애머리띠 Guae Meoritti
Spain Flag.png Spanish Cinta Elegida*
Cin. Elegida*
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Băng đầu cố chấp

Choice Scarf

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese こだわりスカーフ Fixation Scarf
Chinese Cantonese 講究圍巾 Gónggau Wàihgān
Mandarin 講究圍巾 / 讲究围巾 Jiǎngjiù Wéijīn
France Flag.png French Mouchoir Choix*
Mouch. Choix*
Germany Flag.png German Wahlschal
Italy Flag.png Italian Stolascelta
South Korea Flag.png Korean 구애스카프 Guae Scarf
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pañuelo Elegido*
Pañ. Elegido*

Choice Specs

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese こだわりメガネ Fixation Glasses
Chinese Cantonese 講究眼鏡 Gónggau Ngáahngeng
Mandarin 講究眼鏡 / 讲究眼镜 Jiǎngjiù Yǎnjìng *
限定招式的眼鏡 Xiàndìng Zhāoshì-de Yǎnjìng *
France Flag.png French Lunettes Choix*
Lunet. Choix*
Germany Flag.png German Wahlglas
Italy Flag.png Italian Lentiscelta
South Korea Flag.png Korean 구애안경 Guae An-gyeong
Spain Flag.png Spanish Gafas Elegidas

Damp Rock

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese しめったいわ Damp Rock
Chinese Cantonese 潮濕岩石 Chìuhsāp Ngàahmsehk
Mandarin 潮濕岩石 / 潮湿岩石 Cháoshī Yánshí
France Flag.png French Roche Humide
Germany Flag.png German Nassbrocken
Italy Flag.png Italian Rocciaumida
South Korea Flag.png Korean 축축한바위 Chukchukhan Bawi
Spain Flag.png Spanish Roca Lluvia

Heat Rock

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese あついいわ Hot Rock
Chinese Cantonese 熾熱岩石 Chiyiht Ngàahmsehk
Mandarin 熾熱岩石 / 炽热岩石 Chìrè Yánshí
France Flag.png French Roche Chaude
Germany Flag.png German Heißbrocken
Italy Flag.png Italian Rocciacalda
South Korea Flag.png Korean 뜨거운바위 Tteugeoun Bawi
Spain Flag.png Spanish Roca Calor

Icy Rock

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese つめたいいわ Icy Rock
Chinese Cantonese 冰冷岩石 Bīngláahng Ngàahmsehk
Mandarin 冰冷岩石 Bīnglěng Yánshí
France Flag.png French Roche Glace
Germany Flag.png German Eisbrocken
Italy Flag.png Italian Rocciafredda
South Korea Flag.png Korean 차가운바위 Chagaun Bawi
Spain Flag.png Spanish Roca Helada

Smooth Rock

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese さらさらいわ Smooth Rock
Chinese Cantonese 沙沙岩石 Sāsā Ngàahmsehk
Mandarin 沙沙岩石 Shāshā Yánshí
France Flag.png French Roche Lisse
Germany Flag.png German Glattbrocken
Italy Flag.png Italian Roccialiscia
South Korea Flag.png Korean 보송보송바위 Bosongbosong Bawi
Spain Flag.png Spanish Roca Suave

Grip Claw

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ねばりのかぎづめ Grip Claw
Chinese Cantonese 緊纏鈎爪 Gánchìhn Ngāujáau
Mandarin 緊纏鈎爪 / 紧缠钩爪 Jǐnchán Gōuzhuǎ
France Flag.png French Accro Griffe
Germany Flag.png German Griffklaue
Italy Flag.png Italian Presartigli
South Korea Flag.png Korean 끈기갈고리손톱 Kkeun-gi Galgori Sontop
Spain Flag.png Spanish Garra Garfio

Mental Herb

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese メンタルハーブ Mental Herb
Chinese Cantonese 心靈香草 Sāmlìhng Hēungchóu
Mandarin 心靈香草 / 心灵香草 Xīnlíng Xiāngcǎo *
心靈藥草 Xīnlíng Yàocǎo *
France Flag.png French Herbe Mental
Germany Flag.png German Mentalkraut
Italy Flag.png Italian Mentalerba
South Korea Flag.png Korean 멘탈허브 Mental Herb
Spain Flag.png Spanish Hierba Mental*
Hier. Mental*

Power Herb

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese パワフルハーブ Powerful Herb
Chinese Cantonese 強力香草 Kèuhnglihk Hēungchóu
Mandarin 強力香草 / 强力香草 Qiánglì Xiāngcǎo *
力量藥草 Lìliàng Yàocǎo *
France Flag.png French Herbe Pouvoir*
Herbe Pouv.*
Germany Flag.png German Energiekraut
Italy Flag.png Italian Vigorerba
South Korea Flag.png Korean 파워풀허브 Powerful Herb
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Erva de Força
Spain Flag.png Spanish Hierba Única

White Herb

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese しろいハーブ White Herb
Chinese Cantonese 白色香草 Baahksīk Hēungchóu
Mandarin 白色香草 Báisè Xiāngcǎo *
白色藥草 Báisè Yàocǎo *
France Flag.png French Herbe Blanche*
Herbeblanche*
Germany Flag.png German Schlohkraut
Italy Flag.png Italian Erbachiara
South Korea Flag.png Korean 하양허브 Hayang Herb
Spain Flag.png Spanish Hierba Blanca*
Hier. Blanca*

Big Root

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese おおきなねっこ Big Root
Chinese Cantonese 大根莖 Daaih Gānging
Mandarin 大根莖 / 大根茎 Dà Gēnjīng
France Flag.png French Grosse Racine*
Grosseracine*
Germany Flag.png German Großwurzel
Italy Flag.png Italian Granradice
South Korea Flag.png Korean 큰뿌리 Keun Ppuri
Spain Flag.png Spanish Raíz Grande

Black Sludge

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese くろいヘドロ Black Sludge
Chinese Cantonese 黑色污泥 Hāaksīk Wūnàih
Mandarin 黑色污泥 Hēisè Wūní
France Flag.png French Boue Noire
Germany Flag.png German Giftschleim
Italy Flag.png Italian Fangopece
South Korea Flag.png Korean 검은진흙 Geomeun Jinheuk
Spain Flag.png Spanish Lodo Negro

Leftovers

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese たべのこし Leftovers
France Flag.png French Restes
Germany Flag.png German Überreste
Italy Flag.png Italian Avanzi
South Korea Flag.png Korean 먹다남은음식 Meokda Nameun Eumsik
Spain Flag.png Spanish Restos
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Thức ăn thừa

Shell Bell

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese かいがらのすず Shell Bell
France Flag.png French Grelot Coque
Germany Flag.png German Seegesang
Italy Flag.png Italian Conchinella
South Korea Flag.png Korean 조개껍질방울 Jogaekkeopjil Bang-ul
Spain Flag.png Spanish Camp. Concha*
Campana Concha*
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Chuông vỏ sò

Expert Belt

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese たつじんのおび Expert Obi
France Flag.png French Ceinture Pro
Germany Flag.png German Expertengurt
Italy Flag.png Italian Abilcintura
South Korea Flag.png Korean 달인의띠 Darinui Tti
Spain Flag.png Spanish Cinta Experto

Life Orb

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese いのちのたま Life Orb
France Flag.png French Orbe Vie
Germany Flag.png German Leben-Orb
Italy Flag.png Italian Assorbisfera
South Korea Flag.png Korean 생명의구슬 Saengmyeong-ui Guseul
Spain Flag.png Spanish Vidasfera

Metronome

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese メトロノーム Metronome
France Flag.png French Métronome
Germany Flag.png German Metronom
Italy Flag.png Italian Plessimetro
South Korea Flag.png Korean 메트로놈 Metronome
Spain Flag.png Spanish Metrónomo

Muscle Band

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ちからのハチマキ Power Headband
France Flag.png French Band. Muscle*
Bandeau Muscle*
Germany Flag.png German Muskelband
Italy Flag.png Italian Muscolbanda
South Korea Flag.png Korean 힘의머리띠 Himui Meoritti
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Faixa Musculosa
Russia Flag.png Russian Мускульная Повязка Muskul'naya Povyazka
Spain Flag.png Spanish Cinta Fuerte

Wide Lens

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese こうかくレンズ Wide-Angle Lens
Chinese Cantonese 廣角鏡 Gwónggok Geng
Mandarin 廣角鏡 / 广角镜 Guǎngjiǎo Jìng
France Flag.png French Loupe
Germany Flag.png German Großlinse
Italy Flag.png Italian Grandelente
South Korea Flag.png Korean 광각렌즈 Gwanggak-lens
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Lente Ampla
Spain Flag.png Spanish Lupa
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Thấu kính góc rộng

Wise Glasses

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ものしりメガネ Wise Glasses
France Flag.png French Lunet. Sages*
Lunettes Sages*
Germany Flag.png German Schlauglas
Italy Flag.png Italian Saviocchiali
South Korea Flag.png Korean 박식안경 Baksik An-gyeong
Spain Flag.png Spanish Gafas Esp.*
Gafas Especiales*

Zoom Lens

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese フォーカスレンズ Focus Lens
Chinese Cantonese 對焦鏡 Deuijīu Geng *
Mandarin 對焦鏡 / 对焦镜 Duìjiāo Jìng *
對焦鏡片 Duìjiāo Jìngpiàn *
France Flag.png French Lentil. Zoom*
Lentille Zoom*
Germany Flag.png German Zoomlinse
Italy Flag.png Italian Zoomlente
South Korea Flag.png Korean 포커스렌즈 Focus Lens
Spain Flag.png Spanish Telescopio
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Thấu kính tập trung

Lagging Tail

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese こうこうのしっぽ Second-Batter Tail
France Flag.png French Ralentiqueue
Germany Flag.png German Schwerschwf.
Italy Flag.png Italian Rallentocoda
South Korea Flag.png Korean 느림보꼬리 Neurimbo Kkori
Spain Flag.png Spanish Cola Plúmbea

Quick Claw

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese せんせいのツメ Head-Start Claw
France Flag.png French Vive Griffe
Germany Flag.png German Flinkklaue
Italy Flag.png Italian Rapidartigli
South Korea Flag.png Korean 선제공격손톱 Seonjegonggyeok Sontop
Spain Flag.png Spanish Garra Rápida
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Vuốt bứt phá

Focus Band

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese きあいのハチマキ Fighting Spirit Headband
Finland Flag.png Finnish Focus-nauha
France Flag.png French Bandeau
Germany Flag.png German Fokus-Band
Italy Flag.png Italian Bandana
South Korea Flag.png Korean 기합의머리띠 Gihabui Meoritti
Poland Flag.png Polish Opaska Skupienia
Spain Flag.png Spanish Cinta Focus
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Fokusband
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Băng đô cổ vũ

Focus Sash

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese きあいのタスキ Fighting Spirit Sash
France Flag.png French Ceint. Force*
Ceinture Force*
Germany Flag.png German Fokusgurt
Italy Flag.png Italian Focalnastro
South Korea Flag.png Korean 기합의띠 Gihabui Tti
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Cinta de Foco
Russia Flag.png Russian Пояс Фокусирования Poyas Fokusirovaniya
Spain Flag.png Spanish Banda Focus

Sticky Barb

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese くっつきバリ Sticky Barb
Chinese Cantonese 附著針 Fuh jeuk Jām
Mandarin 附著針 / 附着针 Fùzhuó Xhēn
France Flag.png French Piquants
Germany Flag.png German Klettdorn
Italy Flag.png Italian Vischiopunta
South Korea Flag.png Korean 끈적끈적바늘 Kkeunjeokkkeunjeok Baneul
Spain Flag.png Spanish Toxiestrella

Iron Ball

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese くろいてっきゅう Black Iron Ball
Chinese Cantonese 黑色鐵球 Hāaksīk Titkàuh
Mandarin 黑色鐵球 / 黑色铁球 Hēisè Tiěqiú
France Flag.png French Balle Fer
Germany Flag.png German Eisenkugel
Italy Flag.png Italian Ferropalla
South Korea Flag.png Korean 검은철구 Geomeun Cheolgu
Spain Flag.png Spanish Bola Férrea
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Cầu sắt đen

Amulet Coin

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese おまもりこばん Amulet Koban
Finland Flag.png Finnish Amulettikolikko
France Flag.png French Pièce Rune
Germany Flag.png German Münzamulett
Italy Flag.png Italian Monetaamuleto
South Korea Flag.png Korean 부적금화 Bujeok Geumhwa
Poland Flag.png Polish Moneta Amulet
Spain Flag.png Spanish Mon. Amuleto*
Moneda Amuleto*
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Amulettmynt

Bright Powder

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ひかりのこな Light Powder
Chinese Cantonese 光粉 Gwōngfán
Mandarin 光粉 Guāngfěn *
亮光之粉 Liàngguāng-zhī Fěn *
France Flag.png French Poudre Claire*
Poudreclaire*
Germany Flag.png German Blendpuder
Italy Flag.png Italian Luminpolvere
South Korea Flag.png Korean 반짝가루 Banjjak Garu
Spain Flag.png Spanish Polvo Brillo

Destiny Knot

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese あかいいと Red Thread
Chinese Cantonese 紅線 Hùhngsin
Mandarin 紅線 / 红线 Hóngxiàn
France Flag.png French Nœud Destin
Germany Flag.png German Fatumknoten
Italy Flag.png Italian Destincomune
South Korea Flag.png Korean 빨간실 Ppalgan Sil
Spain Flag.png Spanish Lazo Destino

Shed Shell

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese きれいなぬけがら Pretty Shed Shell
France Flag.png French Carapace Mue
Germany Flag.png German Wechselhülle
Italy Flag.png Italian Disfoguscio
South Korea Flag.png Korean 아름다운허물 Areumdaun Heomul
Spain Flag.png Spanish Muda Concha


References


Held items
In-battle effect items
BerriesColored orbsDrivesPower items
Experience-affecting itemsGemsIncenseMega StonesMemoriesPlates
Stat-enhancing itemsType-enhancing itemsZ-Crystals
Out-of-battle effect items
Power itemsIncenseMailScarves


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