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A treasure box (Japanese: たからばこ Treasure box) is an item in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky, and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity.

In the Generation IV games, treasure boxes can contain different kinds of items that range from common food items to rare trade items that can be swapped in the Croagunk Swap Shop. They have to be appraised first at Xatu Appraisal located at Treasure Town before one can obtain the hidden item within the box. In certain dungeons, such as Zero Island North, Zero Island East, Zero Island West, and Zero Island South, there will be locked sections in which one must use a key to obtain the box. There may also be water blocking the box. These boxes will hold items such as legendary specialized items and Wonder Gummis. All boxes, with the exception of end-of-the-dungeon Deluxe Boxes and locked room boxes have random contents, though certain items will be unlocked as the game continues.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games for WiiWare, treasure boxes are unlocked after reaching second rank and can appear across all versions linked to the save file in any dungeon.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, they may contain Team Skills after being opened by Rampardos Box Buster. Unlike in previous games, Gummis do not exist and Max Elixirs are often obtained instead, although it is still possible to find other items such as holdable items, and Gold Bars in amounts from one to five. The Team Skill: Collector enables the player to find more Treasure Boxes from defeated enemies. There is a 15 floor DLC Map named Skill Treasury that enables more boxes to be dropped by defeating Pokemon as well. Boxes can also be found in chambers that either require keys and/or a specific Pokémon type to enter. These chambers can be found with Upgrade 2 of the Detour Guide. Upgrade 3 of the Detour Guide also sells these keys for 1,650 Poké and exchanged for 5 Gold Bars in Cofagrigus' GLORIOUS GOLD Shop in Post Town.

In both Generations, contents of the boxes are predetermined at the moment it's generated, meaning that opening the box will always have the same result.

List of treasure boxes

Cute Box キュートなはこ Cute Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items. Can be opened at Xatu Appraisal or Rampardos Box Buster for 150 Poké.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that is amazingly adorable. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that is amazingly adorable. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Box Buster to open it.

Dainty Box かわいいはこ Sweet Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items. Can be opened at Xatu Appraisal or Rampardos Box Buster for 150 Poké.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that is dainty and fashionable. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that is dainty and fashionable. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Box Buster to open it.

Deluxe Box ごうかなはこ Luxury Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items, different and more valuable than those from other boxes (such as Golden Apple or Sitrus Berry). Can be opened at Xatu Appraisal or Rampardos Box Buster for 150 Poké.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that is extravagant and opulent. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that is extravagant and opulent. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Box Buster to open it.

Glittery Box きらめくはこ Glittery Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items. Can be opened at Xatu Appraisal or Rampardos Box Buster for 150 Poké.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that glitters with dazzling light. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that glitters with dazzling light. It looks like something is inside. Take to Box Buster to open it.

Gorgeous Box うつくしいはこ Beautiful Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items. Can be opened at Xatu Appraisal or Rampardos Box Buster for 150 Poké.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that's beautiful beyond measure. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that is beautiful beyond measure. It looks like something is inside. Take to Box Buster to open it.

Hard Box かたいはこ Hard Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items. Can be opened at Xatu Appraisal or Rampardos Box Buster for 150 Poké.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that is impenetrably hard. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that glitters with dazzling light. It looks like something is inside. Take to Box Buster to open it.

Heavy Box おもいはこ Heavy Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items. Can be opened at Xatu Appraisal or Rampardos Box Buster for 150 Poké.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that is unbelievably heavy. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that is unbelievably heavy. It looks like something is inside. Take to Box Buster to open it.

Light Box かるいはこ Light Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items. Can be opened at Xatu Appraisal or Rampardos Box Buster for 150 Poké.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that is surprisingly light. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that is surprisingly light. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Box Buster to open it.

Nifty Box かっこいいはこ Cool Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items. Can be opened at Xatu Appraisal or Rampardos Box Buster for 150 Poké.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that is completely impressive. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that is completely impressive. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Box Buster to open it.

Pretty Box きれいなはこ Pretty Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items. Can be opened at Xatu Appraisal or Rampardos Box Buster for 150 Poké.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that is startlingly pretty. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that is startlingly pretty. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Box Buster to open it.

Shiny Box かがやくはこ Shiny Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items. Can be opened at Xatu Appraisal or Rampardos Box Buster for 150 Poké.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that sparkles and shines. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that sparkles and shines. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Box Buster to open it.

Sinister Box あやしいはこ Suspicious Box   TREASURE BAG					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: 200* 300*
Effect: Contains various items. Can be opened at Xatu Appraisal or Rampardos Box Buster for 150 Poké.					Locations
Description MDTDS A box that is suspiciously sinister. It likely contains something but won't give up its secrets easily. Take it to Xatu in Treasure Town for appraisal. MDGTI A box that is suspiciously sinister. It looks like something is inside. Take it to Box Buster to open it.

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