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A type-enhancing item, when held, enhances the power of attacks with the corresponding type. As of Generation IV, these items boost attacks by 20%; in previous generations, they only boost attacks by 10%. If these items are sold, Poké Marts will pay $50 for them with the exception of Charcoal, for which Poké Marts will pay $4,900, and the Adamant, Lustrous, and Griseous Orbs for which Poké Marts will offer $5,000.

In Johto, several of these items can be obtained from the Week Siblings.

List of type-enhancing items

Adamant Orb こんごうだま Adamant Orb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $5000
Effect: Boosts the power of Dragon- and Template:Type2 moves by 20% when held by Dialga.					Locations DPPt Spear PillarWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc., Mt. CoronetWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. HGSS Sinjoh Ruins (held by Dialga) BW Marvelous Bridge (given by the Shadow Triad)
Secondary effect: Allows the player to encounter Dialga at Spear PillarWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc..
Description DPPt HGSS A brightly gleaming orb to be held by Dialga. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Steel-type moves. BW A brightly gleaming orb to be held by Dialga. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Steel-type moves.

Black Belt くろおび Black Belt   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts the power of Template:Type2 moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Wesley at the Lake of RageWe RSE Held by Black Belt Nob's Machamp (after fifth battle) FRLG Held by Crush Kin Ron & Mya's Pokémon Colo Held by Shadow Hitmontop XD Held by Shadow Hitmonlee DPPt Route 221 HGSS Wesley at the Lake of RageWe BW Challenger's Cave, Route 10, held by wild Sawk and Throh
Description GSC Boosts Fighting-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that boosts Fighting-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A belt that boosts determination and Fighting-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a belt that boosts determination and Fighting-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a belt that boosts determination and Fighting-type moves.

BlackGlasses くろいメガネ Black Glasses   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts the power of Template:Type2 moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Dark Cave RSE Route 116 FRLG Rocket Hideout Colo Chest in The Under Subway XD Held by Shadow Carvanha DPPt Celestic Town HGSS Dark Cave BW Desert Resort
Description GSC Powers up Dark-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Dark-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A shady-looking pair of glasses that boosts Dark-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a shady-looking pair of glasses that boosts Dark-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a shady-looking pair of glasses that boosts Dark-type moves.

Charcoal もくたん Charcoal   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Price: $9800 Sell for: $4900
Effect: Boosts the power of Template:Type2 moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Azalea Town Poké Mart, Azalea Town (charcoal maker's assistant), Ruins of AlphWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. RSE Lavaridge Town FRLG Rocket Game Corner prize Colo Held by Shadow Quilava XD Held by Shadow Numel DPPt Route 227 HGSS Azalea Town (charcoal maker's assistant), Ruins of Alph PBR Held by Magmortar BW Nacrene City, Route 16
Description GSC Powers up Fire-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Fire-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A combustible fuel that boosts the power of Fire-type moves. XD A hold item that raises the power of Fire-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a combustible fuel that boosts the power of Fire-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a combustible fuel that boosts the power of Fire-type moves.

Dragon Fang りゅうのキバ Dragon Fang   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts the power of Template:Type2 moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Dragon's Den RSE Held by Dragon Tamer Nicholas's Shelgon FRLG Held by wild Dragonair Colo Held by Shadow Vibrava XD Held by Shadow Altaria DPPt Held by wild BagonWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc., Celestic TownWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. HGSS Dragon's Den BW Dragonspiral Tower
Description GSC Powers up Dragon-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Dragon-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A hard and sharp fang that boosts the power of Dragon-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a hard and sharp fang that ups the power of Dragon-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a hard and sharp fang that ups the power of Dragon-type moves.

Griseous Orb はっきんだま Platinum Orb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $5000
Effect: Boosts the power of Dragon- and Template:Type2 moves by 20%.					Locations Pt Distortion World (from Turnback Cave) HGSS Sinjoh Ruins (held by Giratina) BW Marvelous Bridge (given by the Shadow Triad)
Secondary effect: Allows Giratina to be in its Origin Forme outside of the Distortion World. Cannot be traded and can only be held by GiratinaWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.
Description Pt HGSS A glowing orb to be held by Giratina. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Ghost-type moves. BW A glowing orb to be held by Giratina. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Ghost-type moves.

Hard Stone かたいいし Hard Stone   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts the power of Template:Type2 moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Arthur on Route 36Th, wild Larvitar RSE Trick House prize after Puzzle 3 is completed, requires HM06 (Rock Smash) FRLG Held by wild Onix and wild Graveler Colo Held by Shadow Sudowoodo XD Held by Shadow Lunatone DPPt The Underground, held by wild Aron, wild Nosepass and wild Corsola, Route 228Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. HGSS Arthur on Route 36Th, Rugged Road, held by wild Larvitar BW Mistralton Cave, dust cloud
Description GSC Powers up Rock-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Rock-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. An unbreakable stone that boosts the power of Rock-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is an unbreakable stone that ups the power of Rock-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is an unbreakable stone that ups the power of Rock-type moves.

Lustrous Orb しらたま Pale Orb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $5000
Effect: Boosts the power of Dragon- and Template:Type2 moves by 20% when held by Palkia.					Locations DPPt Spear PillarWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc., Mt. CoronetWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. HGSS Sinjoh Ruins (held by Palkia) BW Marvelous Bridge (given by the Shadow Triad)
Secondary effect: Allows the player to encounter Palkia at Spear Pillar.Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.
Description DPPt HGSS A beautifully glowing orb to be held by Palkia. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Water-type moves. BW A beautifully glowing orb to be held by Palkia. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Water-type moves.

Magnet じしゃく Magnet   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts the power of Template:Type2 moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Sunny on Route 37Su RSE Trick House prize FRLG Held by wild Magneton XD Held by Shadow Voltorb DPPt Iron Island HGSS Sunny on Route 37Su BW Chargestone Cave
Description GSC Boosts Electric-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that boosts Electric-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A powerful magnet that boosts the power of Electric-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a powerful magnet that boosts the power of Electric-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a powerful magnet that boosts the power of Electric-type moves.
					This item was featured in the TCG.

Metal Coat メタルコート Metal Coat   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts the power of Template:Type2 moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC S.S. Aqua, held by wild Magnemite, held by Maggie (Power Plant)Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. RSE New Mauville, held by wild Magnemite and wild Magneton FRLG Memorial Pillar, Trainer Tower prize XD Held by Shadow Magneton DPPt Iron Island (from Byron), held by wild Magnemite, wild Steelix, wild Beldum, wild Bronzor and wild Bronzong HGSS S.S. Aqua, held by wild Magnemite, held by Maggie (Power Plant), Pokéathlon DomeFr BW Twist Mountain
Secondary effect: Causes Onix to evolve into Steelix when traded. Causes Scyther to evolve into Scizor when traded.
Description GSC Powers up Steel-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Steel-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A special metallic film that boosts the power of Steel-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a special metallic film that ups the power of Steel-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a special metallic film that ups the power of Steel-type moves.

Miracle Seed きせきのタネ Miracle Seed   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts the power of Template:Type2 moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Route 32 after beating Falkner RSE Petalburg Woods, requires HM01 (Cut) FRLG Rocket Game Corner prize Colo Held by Shadow Bayleef XD Held by Shadow Tangela DPPt Floaroma Meadow, held by wild Cherubi HGSS Route 32 after beating Falkner BW Nacrene City, Pinwheel Forest
Description GSC Powers up Grass-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Grass-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A seed imbued with life that boosts the power of Grass-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a seed imbued with life that ups the power of Grass-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a seed imbued with life that ups the power of Grass-type moves.

Mystic Water しんぴのしずく Mysterious Droplet   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts the power of Template:Type2 moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Cherrygrove City, Ruins of AlphWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. RSE Weather Institute (held by Castform) FRLG Rocket Game Corner prize Colo Held by Shadow Croconaw XD Held by Shadow Seel DPPt Pastoria City, held by wild Castform HGSS Cherrygrove City, Ruins of Alph BW Nacrene City, Wellspring Cave
Description GSC Powers up Water-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Water-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A teardrop-shaped gem that boosts the power of Water-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a teardrop-shaped gem that ups the power of Water-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a teardrop-shaped gem that ups the power of Water-type moves.

NeverMeltIce とけないこおり Never-Melting Ice   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts the power of Template:Type2 moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Ice Path RSE Shoal Cave FRLG Icefall Cave Colo Held by Shadow Delibird XD Held by Shadow Swinub DPPt Snowpoint City, Mt. CoronetWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc., held by wild Snover HGSS Ice Path BW Cold Storage
Description GSC Powers up Ice-type moves. RSE A hold item that raises the power of Ice-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A piece of ice that repels heat and boosts Ice-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a piece of ice that repels heat and boosts Ice-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a piece of ice that repels heat and boosts Ice-type moves.

Pink Bow ピンクのリボン Pink Ribbon   ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts the power of Template:Type2 moves by 10% when held.					Locations GSC Tuscany on Route 29Tu, Goldenrod Radio Tower
Description GSC Powers up Normal-type moves. (HOLD)

Poison Barb どくバリ Poison Barb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts the power of Template:Type2 moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Frieda on Route 32Fr RSE Held by wild Cacnea and wild RoseliaWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. FRLG Held by wild Arbok Colo Held by Shadow Qwilfish XD Held by Shadow Beedrill DPPt Route 206, held by wild Roselia, wild Budew, wild Tentacool, wild Tentacruel, wild Skorupi, wild Drapion and wild Qwilfish HGSS Frieda on Route 32Fr, held by wild Tentacool and wild Tentacruel BW Route 8
Description GSC Powers up Poison-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Poison-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A small, poisonous barb that boosts the power of Poison-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a small, poisonous barb that ups the power of Poison-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a small, poisonous barb that ups the power of Poison-type moves.

Polkadot Bow みずたまリボン Polkadot Ribbon   ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts the power of Template:Type2 moves by 10% when held.					Locations GSC Held by wild Jigglypuff traded from Generation I
Description GSC Powers up Normal-type moves. (HOLD)

Sharp Beak するどいくちばし Sharp Beak   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts the power of Template:Type2 moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Monica on Route 40Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. RSE Safari Zone, held by wild Doduo and wild Dodrio FRLG Held by wild Fearow Colo Held by Shadow Skarmory XD Held by Shadow Spearow DPPt Held by wild Doduo and wild Fearow HGSS Monica on Route 40Mo, held by wild Fearow BW Mistralton City
Description GSC Powers up Flying-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Flying-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A long, sharp beak that boosts the power of Flying-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a long, sharp beak that boosts the power of Flying-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a long, sharp beak that boosts the power of Flying-type moves.

Silk Scarf シルクのスカーフ Silk Scarf   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts the power of Template:Type2 moves by 20% when held.					Locations RSE Dewford Town FRLG Lost Cave Colo Cave in Agate Village XD Held by Shadow Zangoose DPPt Veilstone Game Corner prize HGSS Goldenrod Game Corner prize, Mom BW Route 6
Description RSE A hold item that raises the power of Normal-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A sumptuous scarf that boosts the power of Normal-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a sumptuous scarf that boosts the power of Normal-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a sumptuous scarf that boosts the power of Normal-type moves.

SilverPowder ぎんのこな Silver Powder   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts the power of Template:Type2 moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Held by wild Butterfree and wild Venomoth RSE Held by Bug Maniac BrandonWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or JeffreyWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.'s Masquerain FRLG Held by wild Venomoth Colo Held by Shadow Ariados XD Held by Shadow Venomoth DPPt Route 205 HGSS Held by wild Butterfree and wild Venomoth, Dim Cave BW Pinwheel Forest, held by wild Volcarona
Description GSC Powers up Bug-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Bug-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A shiny silver powder that boosts the power of Bug-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a shiny, silver powder that ups the power of Bug-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a shiny, silver powder that ups the power of Bug-type moves.

Soft Sand やわらかいすな Soft Sand   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts the power of Template:Type2 moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Route 34 RSE Route 109 from a tuber girl on the southeast of the shore, held by wild Trapinch FRLG Held by wild Sandslash Colo Held by Shadow Piloswine DPPt Mt. Coronet, held by wild Diglett, wild Dugtrio and wild Trapinch HGSS Santos in Blackthorn CitySa BW Desert Resort
Description GSC Powers up Ground-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Ground-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A loose, silky sand that boosts the power of Ground-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a loose, silky sand that boosts the power of Ground-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a loose, silky sand that boosts the power of Ground-type moves.

Spell Tag のろいのおふだ Cursed Ofuda   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts the power of Template:Type2 moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Santos in Blackthorn CitySa RSE Held by wild Duskull FRLG Held by wild Haunter and wild Misdreavus Colo Held by Shadow Misdreavus XD Held by Shadow Banette DPPt House on Route 217, Lost TowerWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc., held by wild Banette HGSS Celadon Condominiums BW Celestial Tower
Description GSC Powers up Ghost-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Ghost-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A sinister, eerie tag that boosts Ghost-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a sinister, eerie tag that boosts the power of Ghost-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a sinister, eerie tag that boosts the power of Ghost-type moves.

TwistedSpoon まがったスプーン Bent Spoon   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts the power of Template:Type2 moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Held by wild Kadabra traded from Pokémon Yellow RSE Held by wild Abra and wild Kadabra FRLG Held by wild Abra and wild Kadabra Colo Held by Shadow Meditite XD Held by Shadow Ralts DPPt Held by wild Abra and wild Kadabra HGSS Tuscany on Route 29Tu BW Dreamyard
Description GSC Powers up Psychic-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that boosts Psychic-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A spoon imbued with telekinetic power boosts Psychic-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a spoon imbued with telekinetic power that boosts Psychic-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a spoon imbued with telekinetic power that boosts Psychic-type moves.

Incenses

Main article: Incense

Plates

Main article: Plate

Gems

Main article: Gem

Artwork

These are artwork of the items as seen in the Pokémon Dream World

	File:Dream BlackGlasses Sprite.png
Black Belt	BlackGlasses	Charcoal	Dragon Fang
Hard Stone	Magnet	Metal Coat	Miracle Seed
	File:Dream NeverMeltIce Sprite.png
Mystic Water	NeverMeltIce	Poison Barb	Sharp Beak
	File:Dream SilverPowder Sprite.png
Silk Scarf	SilverPowder	Soft Sand	Spell Tag
File:Dream TwistedSpoon Sprite.png
TwistedSpoon

Trivia

• In Generation II, there was one item that would power up each type, with the exception of the Normal type, which had both the Pink Bow and Polkadot Bow. In Generation IV, this is reversed, where each type powered up by one of the items as well as by a plate, except the Normal type.
  • However, some types have even more than this, due to incenses.
• Charcoal is the only item available for purchase in a regular store. Some other type-enhancing items can be purchased, but only from Game Corners.

Type-enhancing items
Items	Plates	Incenses	Orbs	Gems	Soul Dew

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