In-battle effect item: Difference between revisions

In-battle effect items are held items that take effect during a battle. As of Generation V, each item can be classed in one of ten subcategories.

Choice items

Choice Band こだわりハチマキ Determination Headband   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts Attack by 50%, but only allows use of the first move selected.					Locations E Battle Frontier DPPt Battle Tower/Frontier HGSS Battle Frontier, Winner's Path BW Battle Subway
Description RSE Raises a move's power, but permits only that move. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. It powers up one move, which becomes the only usable one. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. This headband ups Attack, but allows the use of only one kind of move. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. This headband ups Attack, but allows the use of only one of its moves.

Choice Scarf こだわりスカーフ Determination Scarf   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Boosts Speed by 50%, but only allows use of the first move selected.					Locations DPPt Battle Tower/Frontier HGSS Battle Frontier, Winner's Path BW Battle Subway, Castelia City
Description DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. This scarf boosts Speed, but allows the use of only one kind of move. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. This scarf boosts Speed, but allows the use of only one of its moves.

Choice Specs こだわりメガネ Determination Glasses   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Boosts Special Attack by 50%, but only allows use of the first move selected.					Locations DPPt Celestic Town (morning) HGSS Lake of Rage, Battle Frontier, Winner's Path PBR 7200 Poké Coupons BW Battle Subway
Description DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. These distinctive glasses boost Sp. Atk, but allow only one kind of move to be used. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. These distinctive glasses boost Sp. Atk but allow the use of only one of its moves.

Condition boosters

Damp Rock しめったいわ Damp Rock   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Lengthens duration of Rain Dance from 5 turns to 8 turns when used by the holder.					Locations DPPt The Underground HGSS Icy Mountain Rd. BW Route 8
Description DPPt HGSS A Pokémon hold item that extends the duration of the move Rain Dance used by the holder. BW A Pokémon held item that extends the duration of the move Rain Dance used by the holder.

Heat Rock あついいわ Hot Rock   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Lengthens duration of Sunny Day from 5 turns to 8 turns when used by the holder.					Locations DPPt The Underground HGSS Icy Mountain Rd. BW Route 8
Description DPPt HGSS A Pokémon hold item that extends the duration of the move Sunny Day used by the holder. BW A Pokémon held item that extends the duration of the move Sunny Day used by the holder.

Icy Rock つめたいいわ Icy Rock   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Lengthens duration of Hail from 5 turns to 8 turns when used by the holder.					Locations DPPt The Underground HGSS Icy Mountain Rd. BW Route 8
Description DPPt HGSS A Pokémon hold item that extends the duration of the move Hail used by the holder. BW A Pokémon held item that extends the duration of the move Hail used by the holder.

Smooth Rock さらさらいわ Smooth Rock   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Lengthens duration of Sandstorm from 5 turns to 8 turns when used by the holder.					Locations DPPt The Underground HGSS Icy Mountain Rd. BW Route 8
Description DPPt HGSS A Pokémon hold item that extends the duration of the move Sandstorm used by the holder. BW A Pokémon held item that extends the duration of the move Sandstorm used by the holder.

Grip Claw ねばりのかぎづめ Sticky Claw   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: A hold item that causes partially trapping moves to always work for 5 turns.					Locations DPPt Wayward Cave, held by wild Sneasel HGSS Seafoam Islands, held by wild Sneasel
Description DPPt HGSS A Pokémon hold item that extends the duration of multiturn attacks like Bind and Wrap. BW A Pokémon held item that extends the duration of multiturn attacks like Bind and Wrap.

Light Clay ひかりのねんど Light Clay   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Lengthens duration of Light Screen and Reflect from 5 turns to 8 turns when used by the holder.					Locations DPPt Mt. Coronet, the Underground HGSS Route 9 PBR 7200 Poké Coupons BW Held by wild Golett
Description DPPt HGSS A Pokémon hold item that extends the duration of barrier moves like Light Screen and Reflect used by the holder. BW A Pokémon held item that extends the duration of barrier moves like Light Screen and Reflect used by the holder.

Binding Band しめつけバンド Pressure Band   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Increases the end of turn damage of partially trapping moves from 1/16 to 1/8 of the target's maximum HP.					Locations BW Battle Subway
Description BW A band that increases the power of binding moves when held.

Herbs

Mental Herb メンタルハーブ Mental Herb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Removes the effects of infatuation, Taunt, Encore, Torment, Disable, and Cursed Body*. Consumed after use.					Locations RSE Fortree City, Battle FrontierWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. DPPt Route 216 HGSS Route 7 BW Held by wild Sewaddle, wild Swadloon and wild Leavanny
Description RSE A hold item that snaps Pokémon out of infatuation. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. It snaps the holder out of infatuation. It can be used once. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It snaps the holder out of infatuation. It can be used only once. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It snaps the holder out of infatuation. It can be used only once.

Power Herb パワフルハーブ Powerful Herb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Allows user to omit first turn of charge-up required moves. Consumed after use. It affects SolarBeam, Skull Bash, Sky Attack, Razor Wind, Fly, Dig, Dive, Bounce and Shadow Force.					Locations DPPt Battle Tower/Frontier HGSS Route 34, Battle Frontier, Winner's Path BW Battle Subway
Description DPPt HGSS A single-use item to be held by a Pokémon. It allows the immediate use of a move that charges on the first turn. BW A single-use item to be held by a Pokémon. It allows the immediate use of a move that charges on the first turn.

White Herb しろいハーブ White Herb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Removes any negative stat changes to holder. Consumed after use.					Locations RSE Route 104, PickupWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc., Battle FrontierWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc., held by several of Flannery's PokémonWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. DPPt Pickup, Battle Tower/Frontier HGSS Battle Frontier, Winner's Path, held by all of Blaine's Pokémon (first battle) BW Battle Subway
Description RSE A hold item that restores any lowered stat. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. It restores any lowered stat in battle. It can be used only once. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It restores and lowered stat in battle. It can be used only once. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It restores any lowered stat in battle. It can be used only once.

HP restoration

Big Root おおきなねっこ Big Root   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: The HP stolen by draining moves is increased by 30%. It affects the moves Absorb, Drain Punch, Giga Drain, Horn Leech, Leech Life, Mega Drain and Leech Seed.					Locations DPPt Route 214 HGSS Route 3, Yellow Forest BW Pinwheel Forest
Description DPPt HGSS A Pokémon hold item that boosts the power of HP-stealing moves to let the holder recover more HP. BW A Pokémon held item that boosts the power of HP-stealing moves to let the holder recover more HP.

Black Sludge くろいヘドロ Black Sludge   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Restores 1/16 of the Pokémon's maximum HP (rounded down) each turn when held by Template:Type2 Pokémon; damages all other types by 1/8 of maximum HP each turn. Does not damage a Pokémon with Magic Guard.					Locations DPPt Held by wild Croagunk and wild Toxicroak HGSS Cerulean Cave, held by Koga's Muk BW Held by wild Garbodor
Description DPPt HGSS A hold item that gradually restores the HP of Poison-type Pokémon. It inflicts damage on all other types. BW A held item that gradually restores the HP of Poison-type Pokémon. It inflicts damage on all other types.

Leftovers たべのこし Leftovers   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Restores 1/16 of the Pokémon's maximum HP (rounded down) each turn when held.					Locations GSC Held by wild Snorlax, held by Clefable and Snorlax traded from Generation I, Celadon City Restaurant (trash can) RSE S.S. Tidal (bin), Battle FrontierWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc., PickupWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. FRLG Routes 12 and 16 (hidden where Snorlax was) XD SS Libra (dropped by Bonsly), held by Shadow Bulbasaur Snorlax DPPt Held by wild Munchlax, Victory Road, Pickup HGSS Held by wild Snorlax, Pickup, held by Koga's Swalot PBR 7200 Poké Coupons BW Village Bridge (trash can underneath), Pickup, held by traded Munchlax in Undella Town
Description GSC Restores HP during battle. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that gradually restores HP in a battle. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holding Pokémon gradually regains HP during battle. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder's HP is gradually restored during battle. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder's HP is gradually restored during battle.
					This item was featured in the TCG.

Shell Bell かいがらのすず Seashell Bell   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Whenever the Pokémon holding it deals damage, it restores 1/8 of the damage dealt as HP.					Locations RSE Shoal Cave (by bringing the old man four Shoal Salts and four Shoal Shells) FRLG Held by a Trainer's Pokémon in Trainer Tower (doubles mode) DPPt Hearthome City HGSS Route 32 BW Driftveil City
Description RSE A hold item that restores HP upon striking the foe. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holding Pokémon regains some HP upon striking the foe. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder's HP is restored a little every time it inflicts damage. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder's HP is restored a little every time it inflicts damage.

Power boosters

Absorb Bulb きゅうこん Bulb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Raises the holder's Special Attack when hit by a Water-type move.					Locations BW Battle Subway
Description BW A consumable bulb. If the holder is hit with a Water-type move, its Sp. Atk will rise.

Berserk Gene はかいのいでんし Destructive Gene   ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Confuses the user and raises Attack. Consumed after use.					Locations GSC Cerulean City (where the entrance to Cerulean Cave would have been)
Description GSC Boosts Attack but causes confusion.

Cell Battery じゅうでんち Rechargeable Battery   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: A one-time use item that raises the holder's Attack one stage when hit by an Electric-type attack.					Locations BW Battle Subway, Opelucid City
Description BW A consumable battery. If the holder is hit by an Electric-type move, its Attack will rise.

Expert Belt たつじんのおび Expert Belt   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Boosts power of super effective moves by 20%.					Locations DPPt Route 221 HGSS Mt. Silver PBR 7200 Poké Coupons BW Driftveil City
Description DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a well-worn belt that slightly boosts the power of supereffective moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a well-worn belt that slightly boosts the power of supereffective moves.
					This item was featured in the TCG.

Life Orb いのちのたま Life Orb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Boosts the power of moves by 30%, but at the cost of 10% max HP each time the holder uses an attack. Life Orb does not damage the holder if the holder has Magic Guard, has Sheer Force and uses a move boosted by the ability, or when the power is not boosted by the Life Orb. It does not boost the damage for fixed-damage attacks, self-inflicted confusion damage or recoil. In Generation IV, it does not cause damage to the holder when hitting a Substitute.					Locations DPPt Stark Mountain HGSS Ruins of Alph BW Battle Subway
Description DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It boosts the power of moves, but at the cost of some HP on each hit. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It boosts the power of moves, but at the cost of some HP on each hit.

Metronome メトロノーム Metronome   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Boosts power of moves used repeatedly. Each time a move is used consecutively, its power is boosted by 10%, increasing up to a maximum of 100%. Switching or using another move returns the move's power to normal. Swipe moves are counted by the number of turns on which they are used, not the number of hits made.					Locations DPPt Veilstone Game Corner, held by wild Kricketot, wild Kricketune and wild Chatot HGSS Goldenrod Game Corner, held by wild Kricketot BW Held by wild Kricketot and wild Kricketune
Description DPPt HGSS A Pokémon hold item that boosts a move used consecutively. Its effect is reset if another move is used. BW A Pokémon held item that boosts a move used consecutively. Its effect is reset if another move is used.

Muscle Band ちからのハチマキ Power Headband   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Boosts power of physical moves by 10%.					Locations DPPt Battle Tower/Frontier HGSS Battle Frontier BW Battle Subway
Description DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a headband that slightly boosts the power of physical moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a headband that slightly boosts the power of physical moves.

Red Card レッドカード Red Card   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: A single use item that forces the opponent to switch to a random Pokémon when the holder is attacked.					Locations BW Battle Subway
Description BW A card with a mysterious power. When the holder is struck by a foe, the attacker is removed from battle.

Scope Lens ピントレンズ Point Lens   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Increases the holder's critical hit ratio.					Locations GSC Mystery Gift RSE Battle Tower/Frontier DPPt Fight Area, Battle Tower/Frontier HGSS Battle Frontier BW Battle Subway, Castelia City
Description GSC Raises critical hit ratio. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that improves the critical-hit rate. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A lens that boosts the critical-hit ratio of the holding Pokémon. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a lens that boosts the holder's critical-hit ratio. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a lens that boosts the holder's critical-hit ratio.

Wide Lens こうかくレンズ Wide-angle Lens   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Boosts the holder's Accuracy by 10% of the original accuracy.					Locations DPPt Veilstone Game Corner, held by wild Yanma HGSS Goldenrod Game Corner BW Castelia City
Description DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a magnifying lens that slightly boosts the accuracy of moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a magnifying lens that slightly boosts the accuracy of moves.

Wise Glasses ものしりメガネ Knowledgeable Glasses   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Boosts the power of special moves by 10%.					Locations DPPt Celestic Town (night) HGSS Pewter City PBR 7200 Poké Coupons BW Battle Subway
Description DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a thick pair of glasses that slightly boosts the power of special moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a thick pair of glasses that slightly boosts the power of special moves.

Zoom Lens フォーカスレンズ Focus Lens   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Boosts accuracy by 20% if the holder moves after the foe.Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. Boosts critical hit ratio if the holder moves after the foe.Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.					Locations DPPt Veilstone Game Corner HGSS Goldenrod Game Corner BW Battle Subway, Castelia City
Description DP An item to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder moves after the foe, its critical-hit ratio will be boosted. Pt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder moves after the foe, its accuracy will be boosted. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder moves after its target, its accuracy will be boosted.

Turn order alteration

Lagging Tail こうこうのしっぽ Second Hitter Tail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Forces the holder to move last in its priority bracket and ignores the effect of Trick Room.					Locations DPPt Route 226, held by wild Lickitung and wild Slowpoke HGSS Route 47, held by wild Slowpoke BW Held by wild Slowpoke, wild Lickitung, and wild Lickilicky
Description DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is tremendously heavy and makes the holder slower than usual. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is tremendously heavy and makes the holder move slower than usual.

Quick Claw せんせいのツメ Preemptive Claw   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: A hold item that gives the holder an 20% chance of going first in its priority bracket and ignores the effects of Trick Room.					Locations GSC National Park RSE Rustboro City, held by wild Sandshrew, Battle FrontierWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. FRLG Safari Zone DPPt Jubilife City, held by wild Sneasel, wild Meowth, wild Sandshrew, wild Sandslash and wild Zangoose HGSS National Park, held by wild Sneasel, wild Meowth, wild Sandshrew, wild Sandslash and wild Zangoose PBR 7200 Poké Coupons BW Skyarrow Bridge
Description GSC Raises 1st strike ratio. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that occasionally allows first strike. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A light and sharp claw. The holder may be able to strike first. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. A light, sharp claw that lets the bearer move first occasionally. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. A light, sharp claw that lets the bearer move first occasionally.

Focus items

Focus Band きあいのハチマキ Fighting Spirit Headband   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: There is a 10% chance that when the holder is hit by an attack that would otherwise cause fainting, it can survive with 1 HP. Can also protect against Swipe moves, recoil damage, and self-inflicted confusion damage, but not from Future Sight or Doom Desire.					Locations GSC Fighting Dojo RSE Shoal Cave E Battle Frontier (Battle Frontier Shop) FRLG Held by wild Machoke DPPt Fight Area, held by Hayley's Octillery (event), Battle Tower/Frontier HGSS Battle Frontier BW Battle Subway
Description GSC May preventing fainting. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that occasionally prevents fainting. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holding Pokémon may endure an attack, leaving just 1 HP. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder may endure a potential KO attack, leaving it with just 1 HP. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder may endure a potential KO attack, leaving it with just 1 HP.
					This item was featured in the TCG.

Focus Sash きあいのタスキ Focus Strip   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: If the holder has full HP and is hit by an attack that would otherwise cause fainting, it can survive with 1 HP. Can also protect against Swipe moves, recoil damage, and self-inflicted confusion damage, but not from Future Sight or Doom Desire. Consumed after use.					Locations DPPt Route 221, Battle Tower/Frontier HGSS Battle Frontier, Winner's Path BW Battle Subway
Description DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. If it has full HP, the holder will endure one potential KO attack, leaving 1 HP. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. If it has full HP, the holder will endure one potential KO attack, leaving 1 HP.

Negative effect on holder

Flame Orb かえんだま Flame Orb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Inflicts the holder with a burn after one turn of battle.					Locations DPPt Battle Tower/Frontier HGSS Battle Frontier, held by Falkner's Swellow (rematch), Volcano Path BW Battle Subway
Description DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a bizarre orb that inflicts a burn on the holder in battle. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a bizarre orb that inflicts a burn on the holder in battle.

Toxic Orb どくどくだま Excessive Poison Orb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Inflicts the holder with bad poison after one turn of battle.					Locations DPPt Battle Tower/Frontier HGSS Battle Frontier, held by Chuck's Breloom (rematch), held by Super Nerd Sam's Muk BW Battle Subway
Description DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a bizarre orb that badly poisons the holder in battle. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a bizarre orb that badly poisons the holder in battle.

Sticky Barb くっつきばり Sticky Barb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Damages holder each turn by 12.5% of its maximum HP each turn. Damages attackers using contact moves by 12.5% of their maximum HP. May transfer to a foe on contact if the foe has no held item. Does not damage a Pokémon with Magic Guard.					Locations DPPt Veilstone Department Store, held by wild Cacnea and wild Cacturne HGSS Vermilion City BW Held by wild Ferroseed
Description DPPt HGSS A hold item that damages the holder on every turn. It may latch on to foes that touch the holder. BW A held item that damages the holder on every turn. It may latch on to foes and allies that touch the holder.

Iron Ball くろいてっきゅう Black Iron Ball   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Cuts the holder's Speed by 50%; negates the Levitate ability from holder and makes Template:Type2 holders susceptible to Template:Type2 moves, Arena Trap, Spikes, and Toxic Spikes. In Generation V a Flying-type Pokémon holding an Iron Ball will receive neutral damage from Ground-type moves regardless of its secondary type.					Locations DPPt The Underground, Iron Island HGSS Mt. Mortar, held by Blue's Machamp (rematch), Pickup BW Battle Subway, Pickup
Description DPPt HGSS A Pokémon hold item that cuts speed. It makes Flying-type and levitating holders susceptible to Ground moves. BW A Pokémon held item that cuts Speed. It makes Flying-type and levitating holders susceptible to Ground moves.

Ring Target ねらいのまと Target of Aim   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: The holder loses its type immunities.					Locations BW Opelucid City
Description BW Moves that would otherwise have no effect will land on the Pokémon that holds it.

Other items

Air Balloon ふうせん Balloon   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Gives the holder immunity to Ground-type moves, but pops when the holder is attacked. Indirect damage will not pop the balloon, and neither will Ground-type moves used against the holder. The holder is also not affected by Spikes or Toxic Spikes. The balloon will not work if Gravity is in effect.					Locations BW Battle Subway
Description BW When held by a Pokémon, the Pokémon will float in the air. When the holder is attacked, the item will burst.

Amulet Coin おまもりこばん Amulet Koban   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Doubles money received after battle if the holder takes part in the battle. Does not stack with Luck Incense.					Locations GSC Goldenrod Department Store Basement RSE Received from mom after obtaining 5th badge FRLG Route 16 (Professor Oak's aide) DPPt Amity Square HGSS Goldenrod Department Store Basement BW Castelia City (unite Dancers Edmond, Mickey, and Raymond)
Description GSC Doubles monetary earnings. (HOLD) RSE Doubles money in battle if the holder takes part. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. It doubles the battle money if the holding Pokémon takes part. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It doubles a battle's prize money if the holding Pokémon joins in. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It doubles a battle's prize money if the holding Pokémon joins in.

BrightPowder ひかりのこな Light Powder   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $5
Effect: Raises the holder's evasion by 10%.					Locations GSC Held by Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres and Mewtwo when traded from Generation I RSE Battle Tower DPPt Battle Tower/Frontier HGSS Goldenrod Radio Tower (DJ Mary), Battle Frontier BW Chargestone Cave
Description GSC Lowers the foe's accuracy. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that casts a glare to reduce accuracy. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. It casts a tricky glare that lowers the opponent's accuracy. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It casts a tricky glare that lowers the opponent's accuracy. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It casts a tricky glare that lowers the opponent's accuracy.

Destiny Knot あかいいと Red Thread   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Infatuates the foe if the holder becomes infatuated.					Locations DPPt Route 224 HGSS Route 27 BW Opelucid City
Description DPPt HGSS A long, thin, bright red string to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder becomes infatuated, the foe does too. BW A long, thin, bright-red string to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder becomes infatuated, the foe does too.

Eject Button だっしゅつボタン Escape Button   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: A one-time use item that forces the holder to switch out when hit by an attack. Eject Button allows the Pokémon to bypass trapping moves, such as Block or Wrap, and Ingrain.					Locations BW Battle Subway
Description BW If the holder is hit with an attack, it will switch with another Pokémon in your party.

Eviolite しんかのきせき Miracle of Evolution   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Raises the holder's Defense and Special Defense by 50%, if the holder is capable of evolving.					Locations BW Castelia City
Description BW A piece of evolution's wonder. If held, a pre-evolved Pokémon's Defense and Special Defense increase.

Float Stone かるいし Pumice Stone   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Halves the weight of the holder.					Locations BW Opelucid City
Description BW A very light stone. If held, the holder's weight decreases.

Rocky Helmet ゴツゴツメット Rugged Helmet   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Contact moves used against the holder will damage the attacker with 1/6 of their maximum HP.					Locations BW Cold Storage
Description BW If the holder of this item takes damage, the attacker will also be damaged upon contact.

Shed Shell きれいなぬけがら Pretty Shed Shell   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Allows the holder to switch out even if it is trapped by a move or ability that restrains the Pokémon from switching out under normal circumstances.					Locations DPPt Route 228, held by wild Beautifly, wild Dustox and wild Venomoth HGSS Bug-Catching Contest consolation prize BW Held by wild Scraggy
Description DPPt HGSS A tough, discarded carapace to be held by a Pokémon. It enables the holder to switch with a waiting Pokémon in battle. BW A tough, discarded carapace to be held by a Pokémon. It enables the holder to switch with a waiting Pokémon in battle.

Smoke Ball けむりだま Smoke Ball   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $100
Effect: Allows definite escape from a wild Pokémon.					Locations GSC In the southwestern corner of the door maze in the basement of the Goldenrod Department Store RSE Trick House, held by Ninja Boy Lao's Weezing (after 5th battle), held by wild Koffing and wild Weezing FRLG Celadon City Game Corner, held by wild Koffing and wild Weezing DPPt Route 210, held by wild Koffing and wild Weezing HGSS Team Rocket HQ, held by wild Koffing and wild Weezing BW Castelia City, held by wild Koffing and wild Weezing
Description GSC Escape from wild Pokémon. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that assures fleeing from a wild Pokémon. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holding Pokémon can flee from any wild Pokémon for sure. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It enables the holder to flee from any wild Pokémon without fail. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It enables the holder to flee from any wild Pokémon without fail.

Evolution items with in-battle effects

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Drives

Main article: Drive

Underground appearance

Iron Ball	Light Clay

References

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