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'''Key items''' are special [[item]]s that players can only obtain once, and either aid the progression of the storyline or allow access to new areas. They rarely have anything to do with the player's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, and are mostly specific to the different {{pkmn|games}}. The items cannot be bought or sold at [[Poké Mart]]s, disposed of, or given to Pokémon to hold. Since [[Generation II]], these items have been given their own classification, and have been stored in a separate pocket in the [[Bag]].
'''Key Items''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|大切|たいせつ}}なもの''' ''indispensable items'') are special [[item]]s that players can only obtain once, and either aid the progression of the storyline or allow access to new areas. They rarely have anything to do with the player's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, and are mostly specific to the different {{pkmn|games}}. The items cannot be bought or sold at [[Poké Mart]]s, disposed of, or given to Pokémon to hold. Since [[Generation II]], these items have been given their own classification, and have been stored in a separate pocket in the [[Bag]]. Key Items can also be [[Feature registration|registered]] to a button for use in the overworld.


==Obtaining key items==
==Obtaining Key Items==
[[Image:Key Items I and II.png|thumb|right|200px|Key items cannot be sold.]]
[[Image:Key Items I and II.png|thumb|right|200px|Key Items cannot be sold.]]
Key items are generally not found lying on the ground, but are usually obtained throughout the storyline, and are given to the player by other people. Once a player has obtained a key item, there is no way of getting rid of it, unless it is part of the main storyline. For example, the {{key|II|Machine Part}} found in [[Kanto]] in [[Generation II]] as part of the mission to save the [[Kanto Power Plant]] could only be removed when the player had taken it back to the Plant and given it to the manager. Some key items, such as the {{key|II|SquirtBottle}}, are not deleted once their usefulness has passed, and remain in the inventory for the remainder of the game. Prior to [[Generation IV]], Key Items can be deposited in a PC.
Key Items are generally not found lying on the ground, but are usually obtained throughout the storyline, and are given to the player by other people. Once a player has obtained a Key Item, there is no way of getting rid of it, unless it is part of the main storyline. For example, the {{key|II|Machine Part}} found in [[Kanto]] in [[Generation II]] as part of the mission to save the [[Kanto Power Plant]] could only be removed when the player had taken it back to the Plant and given it to the manager. Some Key Items, such as the {{key|II|SquirtBottle}}, are not deleted once their usefulness has passed, and remain in the inventory for the remainder of the game. Prior to [[Generation IV]], Key Items can be deposited in a PC.


==Common key items==
==Common Key Items==
Although many key items are specific to the version of the game being played, basic items continue to feature:
Although many Key Items are specific to the version of the game being played, basic items continue to feature:
* '''[[Bicycle]]''' - An item that enables players to travel faster than walking.
* '''[[Bicycle]]''' - An item that enables players to travel faster than walking.
* '''[[Fishing#Equipment|Rods]]''' - Items that enable players to fish for Pokémon in lakes or the sea.
* '''{{DL|Fishing|Equipment|Rods}}''' - Items that enable players to fish for Pokémon in lakes or the sea.
* '''[[Coin Case]]''' - An item that stores coins for the [[slot machine]]s.  
* '''[[Coin Case]]''' - An item that stores coins for the [[slot machine]]s.
* '''Keys and cards''' - Items that enable players to open doors and access new areas, such as the [[Card Key]].
* '''Keys and cards''' - Items that enable players to open doors and access new areas, such as the [[Card Key]].
* '''Tickets''' - Items that enable players to board ships, enter Contests and exchange for other key items.
* '''Tickets''' - Items that enable players to board ships, enter Contests and exchange for other Key Items.


==Exchanging key items==
==Exchanging Key Items==
The exchanging of one key item for another has been present since [[Generation I]]: a {{key|I|Bike Voucher}} was given to the player to exchange for a [[Bicycle]]. Key item exchanging can only happen once, with the exception of [[Generation III]], in which the player can swap the two bikes (the {{DL|Bicycle|Mach Bike}} and the {{DL|Bicycle|Acro Bike}}) as they choose. In any case, only one or two items could be exchanged.
The exchanging of one Key Item for another has been present since [[Generation I]]: a {{key|I|Bike Voucher}} was given to the player to exchange for a [[Bicycle]]. Key Item exchanging can only happen once, with the exception of [[Generation III]], in which the player can swap the two bikes (the {{DL|Bicycle|Mach Bike}} and the {{DL|Bicycle|Acro Bike}}) as they choose. In any case, only one or two Key Items could be exchanged.


==List of all key items==
==List of all Key Items==
*[[List of key items in Generation I|In Generation I]]
*[[List of Key Items in Generation I|In Generation I]]
*[[List of key items in Generation II|In Generation II]]
*[[List of Key Items in Generation II|In Generation II]]
*[[List of key items in Generation III|In Generation III]]
*[[List of Key Items in Generation III|In Generation III]]
**[[List of key items in Pokémon Colosseum]]
**[[List of Key Items in the Orre region]]
**[[List of key items in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]
*[[List of Key Items in Generation IV|In Generation IV]]
*[[List of key items in Generation IV|In Generation IV]]
*[[List of Key Items in Generation V|In Generation V]]
*[[List of key items in Generation V|In Generation V]]
*[[List of Key Items in Generation VI|In Generation VI]]
*[[List of key items in Generation VI|In Generation VI]]
*[[List of Key Items in Generation VII|In Generation VII]]
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==In other languages==
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Revision as of 14:46, 20 December 2016

Key Items (Japanese: 大切なもの indispensable items) are special items that players can only obtain once, and either aid the progression of the storyline or allow access to new areas. They rarely have anything to do with the player's Pokémon, and are mostly specific to the different games. The items cannot be bought or sold at Poké Marts, disposed of, or given to Pokémon to hold. Since Generation II, these items have been given their own classification, and have been stored in a separate pocket in the Bag. Key Items can also be registered to a button for use in the overworld.

Obtaining Key Items

Key Items cannot be sold.

Key Items are generally not found lying on the ground, but are usually obtained throughout the storyline, and are given to the player by other people. Once a player has obtained a Key Item, there is no way of getting rid of it, unless it is part of the main storyline. For example, the Machine Part found in Kanto in Generation II as part of the mission to save the Kanto Power Plant could only be removed when the player had taken it back to the Plant and given it to the manager. Some Key Items, such as the SquirtBottle, are not deleted once their usefulness has passed, and remain in the inventory for the remainder of the game. Prior to Generation IV, Key Items can be deposited in a PC.

Common Key Items

Although many Key Items are specific to the version of the game being played, basic items continue to feature:

  • Bicycle - An item that enables players to travel faster than walking.
  • Rods - Items that enable players to fish for Pokémon in lakes or the sea.
  • Coin Case - An item that stores coins for the slot machines.
  • Keys and cards - Items that enable players to open doors and access new areas, such as the Card Key.
  • Tickets - Items that enable players to board ships, enter Contests and exchange for other Key Items.

Exchanging Key Items

The exchanging of one Key Item for another has been present since Generation I: a Bike Voucher was given to the player to exchange for a Bicycle. Key Item exchanging can only happen once, with the exception of Generation III, in which the player can swap the two bikes (the Mach Bike and the Acro Bike) as they choose. In any case, only one or two Key Items could be exchanged.

List of all Key Items

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 重要物品 Juhngyiu mahtbán
Mandarin 重要物品 Zhòngyào wùpǐn
French Canada Flag.png Canada Article clé*
France Flag.png Europe Objet rare
Germany Flag.png German Basis-Item
Italy Flag.png Italian Strumento base
South Korea Flag.png Korean 중요한 물건 Jungyohan mulgeon
Spain Flag.png Spanish Objeto Clave


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