List of Key Items (Generation III): Difference between revisions

This is a list of all the key items that are found in Generation III. Please note that some of these are also part of the list of key items in Generation I 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 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 lists of key items in each of the Nintendo GameCube games, see List of key items in Pokémon Colosseum and List of key items in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Key items found in all Generation III games

Coin Case コインケース Coin Case   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Holds up to 9999 coins for use at the Rocket Game Corner or Mauville Game Corner.					Locations RSE Received from the woman in the house next to Mauville City's Poké Mart in exchange for Harbor Mail. FRLG Received from a man in Celadon City's restaurant.
Description RSE A case that holds up to 9,999 Coins. FRLG A case for holding Coins obtained at the Game Corner. It holds up to 9,999 Coins

Good Rod いいつりざお Good Fishing Rod   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to fish in bodies of water. Better than the Old Rod.					Locations RSE Received from the fisherman on the right side of the river on Route 118. FRLG Received from the Fuchsia City Fishing Guru.
Description RSE A decent fishing rod for catching wild Pokémon. FRLG A new, good-quality fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild Pokémon.

Itemfinder ダウジングマシン Dowsing Machine   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Locates items hidden on the ground.					Locations RSE Reward from Brendan or May after defeating him or her on Route 110. FRLG Gift from Professor Oak's aide in the gate of Route 11 if the player has 30 or more Pokémon registered in his or her Pokédex.
Description RSE A device that signals an invisible item by sound. FRLG A device used for finding items. If there is a hidden item nearby when it is used, it emits a signal.

Meteorite いんせき Meteorite   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: RSE: Return to Professor Cozmo in exchange for TM27 (Return) FRLG: Deliver to Lostelle's father on Two Island at Bill's request.					Locations RSE At Mt. Chimney, inside the machine next to where the player fights MaxieRE or ArchieS FRLG Received from Bill at One Island's Pokémon Center.
Description RSE A meteorite found at Meteor Falls. FRLG A meteorite that fell from space onto Mt. Moon long ago. It is very lumpy and hard.

Old Rod ボロのつりざお Worn-out Fishing Rod   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to fish in bodies of water.					Locations RSE Received from the fisherman just south of the pier in Dewford Town. FRLG Received from the Vermilion City Fishing Guru.
Description RSE Use by any body of water to fish for wild Pokémon. FRLG An old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild Pokémon.

S.S. Ticket ふねのチケット Ship Ticket   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows admission to the S.S. TidalRSE or S.S. AnneFRLG.					Locations RSE Received from Norman in Littleroot Town after defeating the Elite Four FRLG Sea Cottage; received from Bill as thanks for turning him back to normal.
Description RSE The ticket required for sailing on a ferry. FRLG The ticket required for sailing on the ferry S.S Anne. It has a drawing of a ship on it.

Super Rod すごいつりざお Amazing Fishing Rod   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to fish in bodies of water. Best Rod of all.					Locations RSE Received from the fisherman inside the northernmost house of Mossdeep City. FRLG Received from the Silence Bridge Fishing Guru.
Description RSE The best fishing rod for catching wild Pokémon. FRLG An awesome, high-tech fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild Pokémon.
					This item was featured in the TCG.

Key items exclusive to Ruby and Sapphire

Blue Orb あいいろのたま Indigo Orb   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Use to calm Kyogre.					Locations RSE Mt. Pyre's summit, after confronting Team Aqua.S
Description RSE A blue, glowing orb said to contain an ancient power. FRLG An orb that glows blue. It is said to contain an incredible power from ancient times.

Contest Pass コンテストパス Contest Pass   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows players to participate in Pokémon Contests.					Locations RSE Verdanturf Town Contest HallRS
Description RSE The pass required for entering Pokémon Contests. FRLG The pass required for entering Pokémon Contests. It has a drawing of an award ribbon on it.

Red Orb べにいろのたま Crimson Orb   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Use to calm Groudon.					Locations RSE Mt. Pyre's summit, after confronting Team Magma.R
Description RSE A red, glowing orb said to contain an ancient power. FRLG An orb that glows red. It is said to contain an incredible power from ancient times.

Key items exclusive to Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald

Acro Bike ダートじてんしゃ Dirt Bike   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Use to move faster than walking. Slower than the Mach Bike, but can perform tricks.					Locations RSE At Rydel's Cycles in Mauville City; Choice between this and the Mach Bike, but can switch at any time by talking to Rydel again.
Description RSE A folding bicycle capable of jumps and wheelies. FRLG A folding bicycle that is capable of stunts like jumps and wheelies.

Basement Key ちかのカギ Basement Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows access to New Mauville.					Locations RSE Received from Wattson for agreeing to help fix New Mauville's generator.
Description RSE The key for New Mauville beneath Mauville City. FRLG The key to New Mauville, which was constructed beneath Mauville City.
Note: Not to be confused with the Basement Key in Generation II and Generation IV.

Claw Fossil ツメのカセキ Claw Fossil   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Take to Devon Corporation in Rustboro City to obtain a revived Anorith.					Locations RSE Northernmost part of Route 111's desert; Choice between this and Root Fossil.RS E Top of the Mirage Tower on Route 111. Far end of the Desert Underpass if the Root Fossil was chosen at the Mirage Tower.
Description RSE A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. FRLG A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a claw.

Devon Goods デボンのにもつ Devon Bag   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: To be delivered to Captain Stern.					Locations RSE Taken from the Team Magma GruntR or Team Aqua GruntSE inside Rusturf Tunnel after defeating him.
Description RSE A package that contains Devon’s machine parts. FRLG A package that contains mechanical parts of some sort made by the Devon Corporation.

Devon Scope デボンスコープ Devon Scope   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Reveals hidden Pokémon.					Locations RSE Gift from Steven on the wooden bridge on Route 120.
Secondary effect: Allows access to Fortree City's Gym
Description RSE A device by Devon that signals any unseeable Pokémon. FRLG A scope that signals the presence of any unseeable Pokémon. It is made by the Devon Corp.

Eon Ticket むげんのチケット Fantasy Ticket   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows players to access Southern Island.					Locations RSE Nintendo eventRS E Mix records with a Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire Version player that has the ticket.
Description RSE The ticket for a ferry to a distant southern island. FRLG The ticket required for sailing on a ferry to a distant southern island. It features a drawing of an island.

Go-Goggles ゴーゴーゴーグル Go-Go Goggles   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows players to enter the desert sandstorm on Route 111.					Locations RSE Gift from Brendan or May after defeating Flannery.
Description RSE Nifty goggles that protect eyes from desert sandstorms. FRLG A pair of protective goggles. They enable a Trainer to travel through even desert sandstorms.

Letter ダイゴへのてがみ Letter to Daigo   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: To be delivered to Steven.					Locations RSE Received from Mr. Stone in his office at Devon Corporation headquarters after retrieving the Devon Goods.
Description RSE A letter to Steven from the President of the Devon Corp. FRLG An extremely important letter to Steven from the President of Devon Corporation.

Mach Bike マッハじてんしゃ Mach Bicycle   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Use to move much faster than walking. Able to climb muddy slopes.					Locations RSE At Rydel's Cycles in Mauville City; Choice between this and the Acro Bike, but can switch at any time by talking to Rydel again.
Description RS A folding bicycle that doubles your speed or better. E A folding bicycle that more than doubles foot speed. FRLG A folding bicycle that is at least twice as fast as walking.

Pokéblock Case ポロックケース Polock Case   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Holds 40 Pokéblocks.					Locations RSE The Contest Hall in Slateport CityRS or Lilycove CityE.
Secondary effect: Allows admission to the Safari Zone. Allows players to participate in Pokémon Contests.E
Description RSE A case for holding POKéblocks made with a Berry Blender. FRLG A case for holding POKéblocks made with a Berry Blender. It releases one POKéblock when shaken.
Note: Pokéblock is formatted as "POKéblock" in-game

Rm. 1 Key １ごうしつのカギ Room No. 1 Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Opens a room on the Abandoned Ship.					Locations RSE Abandoned Ship; Part of the puzzle to obtain the Scanner.
Description RSE A key that opens a door inside the Abandoned Ship. FRLG A key that opens the door to Room 1 inside the Abandoned Ship. It is old and looks easily broken.

Rm. 2 Key ２ごうしつのカギ Room No. 2 Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Opens a room on the Abandoned Ship.					Locations RSE Abandoned Ship; Part of the puzzle to obtain the Scanner.
Description RSE A key that opens a door inside the Abandoned Ship. FRLG A key that opens the door to Room 2 inside the Abandoned Ship. It is old and looks easily broken.

Rm. 4 Key ４ごうしつのカギ Room No. 4 Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Opens a room on the Abandoned Ship.					Locations RSE Abandoned Ship; Part of the puzzle to obtain the Scanner.
Description RSE A key that opens a door inside the Abandoned Ship. FRLG A key that opens the door to Room 4 inside the Abandoned Ship. It is old and looks easily broken.

Rm. 6 Key ６ごうしつのカギ Room No. 6 Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Opens a room on the Abandoned Ship.					Locations RSE Abandoned Ship; Part of the puzzle to obtain the Scanner.
Description RSE A key that opens a door inside the Abandoned Ship. FRLG A key that opens the door to Room 6 inside the Abandoned Ship. It is old and looks easily broken.

Root Fossil ねっこのカセキ Root Fossil   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Take to Devon Corporation in Rustboro City to obtain a revived Lileep.					Locations RSE Northernmost part of Route 111's desert; Choice between this and Claw Fossil.RS E Top of the Mirage Tower on Route 111. Far end of the Desert Underpass if the Claw Fossil was chosen at the Mirage Tower.
Description RSE A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. FRLG A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a plant root.

Scanner たんちき Detector   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Give to Captain Stern to exchange it for a DeepSeaScale or DeepSeaTooth.					Locations RSE Abandoned Ship; Requires HM08 (Dive).
Description RSE A device found inside the Abandoned Ship. FRLG A device used to search for life-forms in water. It looks too difficult to use.

Soot Sack はいぶくろ Ash Sack   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows volcanic ash to be collected.					Locations RSE Obtained from the boss of the Glass Workshop on Route 113.
Description RSE A sack used to gather and hold volcanic ash. FRLG A sack used to collect volcanic ash automatically during walks over deep ash.

Storage Key そうこのカギ Storage Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows a door to be opened on the Abandoned Ship.					Locations RSE Abandoned Ship.
Description RSE The key to the storage inside the Abandoned Ship. FRLG A key that opens the storage hold inside the Abandoned Ship. It is old and looks easily broken.
Note: Not to be confused with the Storage Key from Generation IV.

Wailmer Pail ホエルコじょうろ Hoeruko Watering Can   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows Berries to be watered. If watering is done correctly, the resulting Berry trees will have more Berries to pick.					Locations RSE Obtained from owner of Flower Shop on northern Route 104.
Secondary effect: Allows the player to pass Sudowoodo in the Battle Frontier.E
Description RSE A tool used for watering Berries and plants. FRLG A nifty watering pail. Use it to promote strong growth in Berries planted in soft soil.

Key items exclusive to FireRed and LeafGreen

Berry Pouch きのみぶくろ Berry Sack   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Holds Berries.					Locations FRLG Automatically obtained when the player obtains his or her first Berry.
Description E A convenient container that holds Berries. FRLG A pouch for carrying Berries. It is attached to the Bag's compartment for important items.

Bicycle じてんしゃ Bicycle   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Use to move faster than walking.					Locations FRLG Cerulean City Bike Shop
Description E A folding bicycle that is faster than the Running Shoes. FRLG A folding bicycle that allows faster movement than the Running Shoes.

Bike Voucher ひきかえけん Voucher   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Exchange for Bicycle.					Locations FRLG Received from the chairman of the Pokémon Fan Club in Vermilion City.
Description E A voucher for obtaining a bicycle from the Bike Shop. FRLG Take this voucher to the Bike Shop in Cerulean City and exchange it for a bicycle.

Card Key カードキー Card Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Opens doors in Silph Co.					Locations FRLG Silph Co. 5F
Description E A card-type door key used in Silph Co's office. FRLG A card-type key that unlocks doors in Silph Co.'s Head Office in Saffron City

Dome Fossil こうらのカセキ Carapace Fossil   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Take to the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island to obtain a revived Kabuto.					Locations FRLG Defeat Super Nerd Miguel on B2F of Mt. Moon; Choice between this fossil or the Helix Fossil.
Description E A piece of ancient marine Pokémon's shell. FRLG A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a shell.

Fame Checker ボイスチェッカー Voice Checker   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Tells about famous characters.					Locations FRLG Given away by rival after battle in Cerulean City
Description E Stores information on famous people for instant recall. FRLG A device that enables you to recall what you've heard and seen about famous people.

Gold Teeth きんのいれば Gold Dentures   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: The Safari Zone Warden's false teeth. Return them to him for HM04 (Strength).					Locations FRLG Area 3 of the Safari Zone.
Description E Gold dentures lost by the Safari Zone's Warden. FRLG A set of false teeth lost by the Safari Zone's Warden. It makes his smile sparkle.

Helix Fossil かいのカセキ Shellfish Fossil   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Take to the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island to obtain a revived Omanyte.					Locations FRLG Defeat Super Nerd Miguel on B2F of Mt. Moon; Choice between this fossil or the Dome Fossil.
Description E A piece of an ancient marine Pokémon's seashell. FRLG A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a seashell.

Lift Key エレベータのカギ Elevator Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows operation of the elevator in the Rocket Hideout.					Locations FRLG Rocket Hideout BF4, dropped by a Team Rocket Grunt in an item ball immediately after his defeat.
Description E An elevator key used in Team Rocket's Hideout. FRLG A key that operates the elevator in Team Rocket's Hideout. It bears the Team Rocket logo.

Oak's Parcel おとどけもの Parcel   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Deliver to Professor Oak to receive a Pokédex.					Locations FRLG Viridian City's Poké Mart.
Description E A parcel for Prof. Oak from a Pokémon Mart's clerk. FRLG A parcel to be delivered to Prof. Oak from Viridian City's Pokémon Mart.

Old Amber ひみつのコハク Secret Amber   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Take to the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island to obtain a revived Aerodactyl.					Locations FRLG Pewter Museum of Science Laboratory
Description E A stone containing the genes of an ancient Pokémon. FRLG A piece of amber that contains the genes of an ancient Pokémon. It is clear with a reddish tint.

Poké Flute ポケモンのふえ Pokémon Flute   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Awakens the player's and the opponent's sleeping Pokémon.					Locations FRLG Received from the Mr. Fuji as thanks for saving him and the Pokémon Tower from Team Rocket
Secondary effect: Awakens the sleeping Snorlax on Routes 12 and 16.
Description E A sweet-sounding flute that awakens Pokémon. FRLG A flute that is said to instantly awaken any Pokémon. It has a lovely tone.

Rainbow Pass レインボーパス Rainbow Pass   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows players access to all of the Sevii Islands.					Locations FRLG One Island, given to the player by Celio after obtaining the Ruby.
Description E For ferries serving Vermilion and the Sevii Islands. FRLG A pass for ferries between Vermilion and the Sevii Islands. It features a drawing of a rainbow.

Ruby ルビー Ruby   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Give to Celio along with Sapphire to set up the Network Machine of the Pokémon Network Center on One Island					Locations FRLG Post-National Pokédex area on Mt. Ember
Secondary effect: In exchange for the Ruby, Celio gives the player a Rainbow Pass.
Description E An exquisite, red-glowing gem that symbolizes passion. FRLG An exquisitely beautiful gem that has a red glow. It symbolizes passion.

Sapphire サファイア Sapphire   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Give to Celio along with Ruby to set up the Network Machine of the Pokémon Network Center on One Island					Locations FRLG Rocket Warehouse on Five Island
Description E A brilliant blue gem that symbolizes honesty. FRLG An exquisitely beautiful gem that has a blue glow. It symbolizes honesty.

Secret Key ひみつのカギ Secret Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Unlocks the door of Cinnabar Gym.					Locations FRLG Pokémon Mansion's Basement
Description E The key to the Cinnabar Island Gym's entrance. FRLG The key to Cinnabar Island Gym's front door. It is colored red and decorated.
Note: Not to be confused with the Secret Key from Generation IV.

Silph Scope シルフスコープ Silph Scope   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the Pokémon of Pokémon Tower to be seen.					Locations FRLG Rocket Hideout B4F after defeating Giovanni.
Description E Silph Co's scope makes unseeable Pokémon visible. FRLG A scope that makes unseeable Pokémon visible. It is made by Silph Co.