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

This is a list of all the key items that are found in Generation IV. Please note that some of these are also part of the list of key items in Generation II due to Pokémon Gold and Silver being remade, and several appear in multiple generations.

Some items are specific to a certain region, while others can be found in both Sinnoh and Johto/Kanto.

Key items found in all Generation IV games

Bicycle じてんしゃ Bicycle   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows for faster travel than walking or running. Players can press B to change between the two gear settings.					Locations DPPt Received from the owner of Rad Rickshaw's Cycle Shop in Eterna City after saving him from Team Galactic. HGSS Received from the owner of the Bike Shop in Goldenrod City.
Description DPPt HGSS A folding Bicycle that enables much faster movement than the Running Shoes.

Coin Case コインケース Coin Case   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Used for storing Coins from the Game Corner.					Locations DPPt Received from a Clown in a house south of Veilstone City's Gym. HGSS Received from Mr. Game.* In the southern part of the Goldenrod Tunnel.*
Description DPPt A case for holding Coins obtained at the Game Corner. It holds up to 50,000 Coins. HGSS A case for holding coins obtained at the Game Corner. It holds up to 50,000 coins.

Fashion Case アクセサリーいれ Accessory Container   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Stores Accessories for Hearthome City's Super Contests. Also used for taking pictures in Jubilife CityDPPt or the Goldenrod TunnelHGSS.					Locations DPPt Received from a man in Jubilife TV after the player has defeated Team Galactic there. HGSS Received from Ethan/Lyra in the Goldenrod Tunnel.
Description DPPt A fancy case for the tidy and organized storage of colorful Pokémon Accessories. HGSS A fancy case for the tidy arrangement and storage of whimsical Pokémon Accessories.

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 DPPt Received from a Fisherman on Route 209 near Hearthome City's entrance. HGSS Gift from a Fisherman inside Olivine City's Café.
Description DPPt HGSS A new, good-quality fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon.

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 DPPt Received from a Fisherman in the gate between Jubilife City and Route 218. HGSS Received from a Fisherman inside Route 32's Pokémon Center.
Description DPPt An old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild Pokémon. HGSS An old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon.

Pal Pad ともだちてちょう Friend Notepad   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Stores Friend Codes of other players.					Locations DPPt Received from the attendant in the basement of any Pokémon Center after earning the Coal Badge. HGSS Received from the attendant in the basement of any Pokémon Center after earning the Zephyr Badge.
Description DPPt A convenient notepad that is used for registering your friends and keeping a record of game play. HGSS A convenient notepad that is used for registering your friends, Friend Codes, and keeping a record of game play.

Seal Case シールいれ Seal Container   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Stores Seals.					Locations DPPt Received from a woman in Solaceon Town. HGSS Received from a girl after healing the sick Miltank in MooMoo Farm.
Description DPPt A case for storing Seals that can be applied to the capsule cases of Poké Balls. HGSS A case for storing Seals that can be applied to the Capsule cases of Poké Balls.

SecretPotion   SecretPotion ひでんのくすり Secret Medicine   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Cures the headaches of the Psyduck who were blocking the upper section of Route 210 and Amphy, the Ampharos at the top of the Glitter Lighthouse.					Locations DPPt Received from Cynthia at Valor Lakefront. HGSS Received from the pharmacist in Cianwood City.
Description DPPt HGSS A fantastic medicine dispensed by the pharmacy in Cianwood City. It fully heals a Pokémon of any ailment.

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 DPPt Received from a Fisherman in the Fight Area. HGSS Received from the Silence Bridge Fishing Guru.
Description DPPt HGSS An awesome, high-tech fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon.
					This item was featured in the TCG.

Key items exclusive to Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

Coupons 1, 2, and 3 ひきかえけん1・2・3 Vouchers 1, 2, and 3   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Coupons needed to obtain the Pokétch.					Locations DPPt Each of these is given out by a different clown in Jubilife City. They all have the same description, and function, but each has a different design on the ticket. They do not need to be collected in any specific order.
Description DPPt HGSS A coupon to be exchanged for a Pokémon Watch (Pokétch for short). Three coupons are needed.

Explorer Kit たんけんセット Exploration Set   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Used for going into the Sinnoh Underground.					Locations DPPt Given away by the Underground Man in his house in Eterna City.
Description DPPt A bag filled with convenient tools for exploring. It provides access to the Underground.

Galactic Key ギンガだんのカギ Galaxy Gang's Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Opens the door to the Team Galactic HQ in Veilstone City.					Locations DPPt Found in the basement of Team Galactic HQ.
Description DPPt HGSS A card key for disengaging security systems in the Galactic HQ. Losing it can result in punishment, apparently.

Journal ぼうけんノート Adventure Notebook   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Records limited notes on daily gameplay. It is brought up automatically when returning to the game after 2 or more days have passed without making a new save.					Locations DPPt Given out by Johanna in Twinleaf Town.
Description DPPt A notebook that keeps a day-to-day record of your adventure so far.

Lunar Wing みかづきのはね Crescent Moon Feather   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Used to cure the sailor's son's nightmares in Canalave City.					Locations DPPt Left behind on Fullmoon Island by Cresselia after it flees.
Description DPPt HGSS A feather that glows like the moon. It is said to possess the power to dispel nightmares.

Member Card メンバーズカード Member's Card   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: A 50-year old key for accessing the motel in Canalave City; allows access to battle a Darkrai.					Locations DPPt Available only by Mystery Gift event.
Description DPPt HGSS A card needed for entering the inn in Canalave City. Oddly, the last date marked on it was 50 years ago.

Oak's Letter オーキドのてがみ Okido's Letter   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: A letter from Professor Oak to be taken to Route 224; allows access to battle Shaymin.					Locations DPPt Available only by Mystery Gift event.
Description DPPt HGSS A letter from Prof. Oak. Written in it is a request for you to go to Rt. 224.

Old Charm こだいのおまもり Ancient Omamori   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Cynthia asks the player to deliver this to Celestic Town. It is made from Pokémon bones.					Locations DPPt Received from Cynthia on Route 210.
Description DPPt HGSS An ancient good-luck charm made of Pokémon bones to be taken to the elder of Celestic Town.

Parcel おとどけもの Parcel   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: A package to deliver to the rival. It contains two Town Maps: one for him, and one for the player.					Locations DPPt Received from the rival's mother in Twinleaf Town.
Description DPPt HGSS A parcel entrusted in your care. You are supposed to deliver it to your childhood friend who left Twinleaf Town.

Poffin Case ポフィンケース Poffin Case   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Stores the Poffin that the player has made.					Locations DPPt Received from the Pokémon Fan Club Chairman in Hearthome City.
Description DPPt HGSS A case for storing Poffin cooked from Berries.

Point Card ポイントカード Point Card   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Stores the Battle Points earned in the Battle Tower.					Locations DPPt Battle ParkDP.
Description DPPt HGSS A card that lists the Battle Points you have earned.

Poké Radar ポケトレ Poké Trace   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Locates hidden Pokémon in the grass; requires 50 steps to charge after use.					Locations DPPt Received from Professor Oak in Sandgem Town when the Sinnoh Pokédex has been completed.
Description DPPt HGSS A tool that can search out Pokémon that are hiding in grass. Its battery is recharged as you walk.

Sprayduck コダックじょうろ Koduck Watering Can   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Used to water planted Berries. If watering is done correctly, the resulting Berry trees will have higher amounts of Berries to pick and store.					Locations DPPt Received from one of the workers in the Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop.
Description DPPt HGSS A watering can shaped like a Psyduck. It helps promote healthy growth of Berries planted in soft soil.

Storage Key   Storage Key そうこのカギ Storage Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Opens the door to the Team Galactic Warehouse.					Locations DPPt Obtained from a Galactic Grunt in front of the Galactic Veilstone Building after encountering Jupiter at Lake Acuity
Description DPPt HGSS The key to Team Galactic's sinister warehouse located at the edge of Veilstone City.

Suite Key ルームキー Room Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Someone staying at the Hotel Grand Lake is looking for it; return it to her for a Lava CookieDP or White FlutePt.					Locations DPPt Hotel Grand Lake (hidden)
Description DPPt HGSS A key to one of the suites at the luxury hotel by a lake. For some odd reason, it often disappears.

Town Map タウンマップ Town Map   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Displays a map of Sinnoh and the player's current location. Details of routes and cities can be accessed by the touch screen.					Locations DPPt Contained in the Parcel. Will be shared with the player by the rival, as there are two.
Description DPPt HGSS A very convenient map that can be viewed anytime. It even shows your present location.

Vs. Seeker バトルサーチャー Battle Searcher   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to challenge Pokémon Trainers more than once; requires 100 steps to recharge after use.					Locations DPPt Received from Rowan's assistant (Lucas or Dawn) on Route 207.
Description DPPt HGSS A device that indicates Trainers who want to battle. Its battery charges while you walk.

Works Key はつでんしょキー Power Plant Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: The key for accessing the Valley Windworks.					Locations DPPt Dropped by Galactic Grunts; found by a man in the Floaroma Meadow.
Description DPPt HGSS A large key for operating the doors of the Valley Windworks in the canyon. It was held by a Team Galactic Grunt.

Key items exclusive to Platinum

Secret Key ひみつのカギ Secret Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Opens up Rotom's Room in the Team Galactic Eterna Building, containing five appliances necessary for a Rotom to change between its six forms.					Locations Pt Available only by Mystery Gift event.
Description Pt HGSS A high-tech key that has to be used at a specific location. It emits a special electric signal to open a door.

Key items exclusive to Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Gracidea グラシデアのはな Gracidea Flower   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Transforms Shaymin from Land Forme to Sky Forme.					Locations Pt Floaroma Town; requires a fateful encounter Shaymin in the party. HGSS Goldenrod City; requires a fateful encounter Shaymin in the party.
Description Pt HGSS A flower sometimes bundled in bouquets to convey gratitude on special occasions like birthdays.

Vs. Recorder バトルレコーダー Battle Recorder   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to record and replay battles, and send them over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection via the Global Terminal.					Locations Pt Received from Looker in Jubilife City HGSS Received from Ethan/Lyra in the Route 31 gate.
Secondary effect: Stores information on the player's Battle Points and the rewards obtained from defeating Frontier Brains.
Description Pt HGSS An amazing device that can record a battle either between friends or at a special battle facility.

Key items exclusive to HeartGold and SoulSilver

Apricorn Box ぼんぐりケース Bonguri Case   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Carries Apricorns and allows growth while traveling. Can hold up to 99 of each type of Apricorn.					Locations HGSS House closest to Cherrygrove City on Route 30.
Secondary effect: Contains the Apriblender after receiving it at the Pokéathlon.
Description HGSS A handy box where you can store up to 99 Apricorns of each kind. BW A handy box where you can store up to 99 Apricorns of each kind.

Basement Key ちかのカギ Basement Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to access the basement of the Goldenrod Tunnel.					Locations HGSS During Team Rocket's raid on the Goldenrod Radio Tower; taken from Petrel after defeating him.
Description HGSS A key that opens a door in the Goldenrod Tunnel. BW A key that opens a door in the Goldenrod Tunnel.
Note: Not to be confused with the Basement Key in Generation III.

Berry Pots きのみプランター Berry Planter   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows Berry growth while traveling.					Locations HGSS Reward from a flower shop employee on Route 36 for catching or defeating Sudowoodo
Description HGSS Handy containers for cultivating Berries wherever you go. BW Handy containers for cultivating Berries wherever you go.

Blue Card ブルーカード Blue Card   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows player to answer daily question on Buena's show every evening to get points exchangeable for items.					Locations HGSS Received from Buena at her studio at Goldenrod Radio Tower.
Description HGSS A card to save points for the Buena's Password show. BW A card to save points for the Buena's Password show.

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: Allows the player to encounter Kyogre in the Embedded Tower.					Locations HGSS Received from Mr. Pokémon after both the National Pokédex and a Kanto starter Pokémon has been obtained from Professor OakHG.
Description HGSS A shiny blue orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region. BW A shiny blue orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region.

Card Key カードキー Card Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Opens doors in the Goldenrod Radio Tower.					Locations HGSS Gift from the manager after saving him in Goldenrod Tunnel.
Description HGSS A card key that opens a shutter in the Radio Tower. BW A card key that opens a shutter in the Radio Tower.

Clear Bell とうめいなスズ Clear Suzu   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the Kimono Girls to summon Ho-Oh.					Locations HGSS Reward for defeating the Kimono Girls.HG
Description HGSS A very old-fashioned bell that makes a gentle ringing. BW A very old-fashioned bell that makes a gentle ringing.

Data Card データカード Data Card   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Records Pokéathlon records.					Locations HGSS Pokéathlon Dome
Description HGSS Varies

Dowsing MCHN 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 HGSS Gift from a person inside a house next to Ecruteak City's Gym.
Description HGSS It checks for unseen items in the area and makes noise and lights when it finds something. BW It checks for unseen items in the area and makes noise and lights when it finds something.

Enigma Stone なぞのすいしょう Mysterious Crystal   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows for the capture of either LatiasSS or LatiosHG.					Locations HGSS Available only by Mystery Gift event.
Description HGSS A crystal ball that was excavated from the ground. A very beautiful stone that is covered with bits of rock and earth. BW A crystal ball that was excavated from the ground. A very beautiful stone that is covered with bits of rock and earth.

GB Sounds ＧＢプレイヤー GB Player   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Changes the game's background music to redone 8-bit tracks from Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal.					Locations HGSS Received from one of the Game Freak employees standing in front of the globe at Celadon Condominiums after obtaining all 16 Badges.
Description HGSS A music player that allows you to listen to nostalgic songs. It's operated with a single switch. BW A music player that allows you to listen to nostalgic songs. It's operated with a single switch.

Jade Orb もえぎいろのたま Verdant Orb   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to encounter Rayquaza in the Embedded Tower.					Locations HGSS Received from Professor Oak if he is shown a Kyogre from HeartGold and a Groudon from SoulSilver.
Description HGSS A shiny green orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region. BW A shiny green orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region.

Lost Item おとしもの Lost Item   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Return to the Copycat for a Pass for the Magnet Train.					Locations HGSS Received from a member of the Pokémon Fan Club in Vermilion City after hearing about Copycat's missing doll.
Description HGSS The Poké Doll lost by the Copycat. BW The Mime Jr. doll that was lost by the Copycat.

Machine Part きかいのぶひん Machine Part   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Take to the Kanto Power Plant to restore power to the Magnet Train.					Locations HGSS Cerulean Gym, hidden inside the upper side of one of the flotation tubes in the row of tubes closest to Misty's pedestal.
Description HGSS An important machine part for the Power Plant that was stolen. BW An important machine part for the Power Plant that was stolen.

Mystery Egg ふしぎなタマゴ Mystery Egg   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Take to Professor Elm to so he can study it.					Locations HGSS Received from Mr. Pokémon on Route 30.
Description HGSS A mysterious Egg obtained from Mr. Pokémon. What's in the Egg is unknown. BW A mysterious Egg obtained from Mr. Pokémon. What's in the Egg is unknown.

Pass リニアパス Linear Pass   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to ride the Magnet Train between Saffron City and Goldenrod City.					Locations HGSS Received from Copycat after returning the Lost Item.
Description HGSS A ticket required for riding the Magnet Train. It allows you to ride whenever and however much you'd like. BW A ticket required for riding the Magnet Train. It allows you to ride whenever and however much you'd like.

RageCandyBar   RageCandyBar いかりまんじゅう Rage Manjū   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Exchange in Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5-6) for TM64 (Explosion).					Locations HGSS Bought from a man in Mahogany Town who stops the player from going to Route 44.
Description HGSS A famous candy in Mahogany Town. Many tourists like to buy them to take home. BW A famous Mahogany Town candy tourists like to buy and take home. It restores the HP of one Pokémon by 20 points.