List of key items in Generation V

This is a list of all the key items that are found in Generation V.

Key items found in all Generation V 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					Locations BW Received from the Day-Care Man in Nimbasa City after defeating the Team Plasma Grunts. B2W2 Received from a man near Prime Pier in Castelia City
Description BWB2W2 A folding Bicycle that enables much faster movement than the Running Shoes.
Please see the main article for more information.

Dark Stone ダークストーン Dark Stone   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Summons Zekrom to assist the player against N and Reshiram at N's Castle.BW Summons Zekrom at the top of Dragonspiral Tower.B2W2					Locations BW Received from Lenora in Nacrene City after clearing Dragonspiral TowerW B2W2 Received from N in N's Castle after the player defeats him and Zekrom.B2
Description BWB2W2 Zekrom's body was destroyed and changed into this stone. It is said to be waiting for the emergence of a hero.
Please see the main article for more information.

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 BW Given by Bianca after obtaining the Basic Badge B2W2 Given by Bianca in the Castelia Gate (between Castelia City and Route 4)
Description BWB2W2 It checks for unseen items in the area and makes noise and lights when it finds something.
Please see the main article for more information.

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 BW Lacunosa Town; requires a fateful encounter Shaymin in the party. B2W2 Striaton City; requires a fateful encounter Shaymin in the party.
Description BWB2W2 A flower sometimes bundled in bouquets to convey gratitude on special occasions like birthdays.
Please see the main article for more information.

Light Stone ライトストーン Light Stone   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Summons Reshiram to assist the player against N and Zekrom at N's Castle.BW Summons Reshiram at the top of Dragonspiral Tower.B2W2					Locations BW Received from Lenora in Nacrene City after clearing Dragonspiral TowerB B2W2 Received from N in N's Castle after the player defeats him and Reshiram.W2
Description BWB2W2 Reshiram's body was destroyed and changed into this stone. It is said to be waiting for the emergence of a hero.
Please see the main article for more information.

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 BW Received from Amanita for helping Fennel with her research about Dream Mist. B2W2 In the bag from the start of the game
Description BWB2W2 A convenient notepad that is used for registering your friends, Friend Codes, and keeping a record of game play.
Please see the main article for more information.

Prop Case グッズケース Goods Case   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Stores the Props used to dress up Pokémon for Pokémon Musicals					Locations BW Received from a man in the Pokémon Musical Theater B2W2 Received from a man in the Pokémon Musical Theater
Secondary effect: If the player Memory Linked with Black or White, the Prop Case will come prepackaged with the Props obtained in that linked game.B2W2
Description BWB2W2 A lovely case to store colorful Props for your Pokémon to wear in a musical.

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					Locations BW Given by Looker in the player's house (after finishing the main storyline) B2W2 Given by Cedric Juniper in Nuvema Town
Description BWB2W2 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.
Please see the main article for more information.

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 Unova and the player's current location; details of routes and cities can be accessed using the touch screen					Locations BW Given by Mom after receiving the Pokédex from Professor Juniper B2W2 Given by Hugh's sister after receiving Poké Balls from Bianca
Description BWB2W2 A very convenient map that can be viewed anytime. It even shows your present location.
Please see the main article for more information.

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 BW Received from a girl exiting the Battle Subway B2W2 Received from Nate/Rosa after Tag Battle with Ingo and Emmet
Secondary effect: Stores information on the player's Battle Points and their records on the Battle Subway
Description BWB2W2 An amazing device that can record a battle either between friends or at a special battle facility.
Please see the main article for more information.

Xtransceiver ライブキャスター Live Caster   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Can be used to make video calls to other players; also used occasionally by in-game key Trainers					Locations BW Received from Mom at the beginning of the game B2W2 In the bag from the start of the game
Description BWB2W2 A high-tech transceiver with a camera function. It allows up to four-way calls.
Please see the main article for more information.

Key items exclusive to Black and White

Dragon Skull ドラゴンのホネ Dragon Bone   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: The skull that Team Plasma stole from Nacrene Museum after the player obtained the Basic Badge					Locations BW Received from a Team Plasma Grunt in Pinwheel Forest
Description BWB2W2 A skull of a Pokémon which was said to have braved the angry waters to fly around the world.
Note: Handed over to Lenora immediately upon receiving it

Gram 1, 2, and 3 はいたつぶつ1・2・3 Delivered Goods 1, 2, and 3   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Return to Wingull on Route 13 to receive TM89 (U-turn)					Locations BW Route 13
Description BWB2W2 An important letter which Wingull delivers.

Liberty Pass リバティチケット Liberty Ticket   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Enables access to Liberty Garden					Locations BW Received from a Nintendo event.
Description BWB2W2 A special pass to go to Liberty Garden. Board the ship in Castelia City.
Please see the main article for more information.

Lock Capsule ロックカプセル Lock Capsule   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Contains TM95 (Snarl) when opened by Mr. Lock					Locations BW Transfer from HeartGold or SoulSilver via Relocator (currently unavailable)
Description HGSS A sturdy Capsule that can only be opened with a special key. BWB2W2 A sturdy Capsule that can only be opened with a special key.
Please see the main article for more information.

Key items exclusive to Black 2 and White 2

Colress MCHN アクロママシーン Achroma Machine   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Forcibly awakens Crustle. Breaks after being used by the player.					Locations B2W2 From Colress on Route 22 near Terrakion
Description B2W2 A special device that wrings out the potential of Pokémon. It is an imperfect prototype.

DNA Splicers いでんしのくさび Gene Wedge   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Combines and separates Kyurem with Reshiram or Zekrom, transforming them into White Kyurem or Black Kyurem, respectively. The combination retains Kyurem's level, nature, IVs, EVs, Poké Ball, and held item. As it uses two separate index numbers (before fusing and after fusing), only one Black or White Kyurem can be obtained at once.					Locations B2W2 Dropped by Kyurem when caught, defeated, or fled from in Giant Chasm
Description B2W2 A splicer that fuses Kyurem and a certain Pokémon. They are said to have been one in the beginning.* A splicer that separates Kyurem and a certain Pokémon when they are fused.*

Dropped Item わすれもの Forgotten Item   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: A lost Xtransceiver which can be returned to the owner in Nimbasa City, who will change based on the gender of the player. Curtis will appear for female players, while Yancy will appear for male players.					Locations B2W2 Nimbasa City (south of the large Pikachu and Pichu figure)
Description B2W2 The Xtransceiver found at the Nimbasa City amusement park. It seems it belongs to a boy/girl.

Grubby Hanky よごれたハンカチ Dirty Handkerchief   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Can be returned to a customer with a Patrat at the Café WarehouseTh					Locations B2W2 Café Warehouse (Nacrene City)Su
Description B2W2 A handkerchief dropped by a regular at the Café Warehouse. It smells faintly like a Pokémon.

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: Causes Cresselia to appear on Marvelous Bridge					Locations B2W2 Strange House (middle room on top floor)
Description BWB2W2 A feather that glows like the moon. It is said to possess the power to dispel nightmares.
Please see the main article for more information.

Magma Stone かざんのおきいし Volcano Stone   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Causes Heatran to appear at Reversal Mountain					Locations B2W2 Route 18 (cliffs)
Description BWB2W2 A stone formed when boulders melted in intensely hot magma, then hardened. Magma remains sealed inside.
Please see the main article for more information.

Medal Box メダルボックス Medal Box   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Holds Medals					Locations B2W2 Floccesy Town (outside of Alder's house after defeating the two School Kids)
Description B2W2 A box-shaped machine that stores Medals and Medal information.

Oval Charm まるいおまもり Round Charm   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Increases the chances of a Pokémon producing an egg.					Locations B2W2 From Professor Juniper after completing the Unova Pokédex
Description B2W2 An oval charm said to increase the chance of Eggs being found at the Day Care.

Permit きょかしょう License   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows travel to the Nature Preserve from the airport in Mistralton City.					Locations B2W2 From Professor Juniper after seeing all Pokémon in the New Unova Pokédex
Description B2W2 A permit needed to enter the Nature Preserve. Only a few know about this place.

Plasma Card プラズマカード Plasma Card   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows access to restricted areas of the Plasma Frigate.					Locations B2W2 Plasma Frigate
Description B2W2 A card key needed to enter the password inside the Plasma Frigate.

Reveal Glass うつしかがみ Reflecting Mirror   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Switches Tornadus, Thundurus and Landorus between Incarnate Forme and Therian Forme.					Locations B2W2 Abundant Shrine (upon bringing Therian Forme Landorus)
Description B2W2 A glass that tells the truth. It is a mysterious glass that returns a Pokémon back to its original shape.

Shiny Charm ひかるおまもり Shining Charm   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Increases the chances of encountering Shiny Pokémon. The chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon in the wild is changed to 1/2730. The chance of an egg producing a Shiny Pokémon via the Masuda method is changed to 1/1024.					Locations B2W2 From Professor Juniper after completing the National Pokédex and talking to Cedric Juniper
Description B2W2 A shiny charm said to increase the chance of finding a Shiny Pokémon.

Artwork

These are artwork of the items as seen when the player obtains them.

Bicycle	Colress MCHN	Dark Stone	DNA Splicers	Dowsing MCHN	Dragon Skull	Dropped Item	Gracidea	Gram
Grubby Hanky	Liberty Pass	Light Stone	Lunar Wing	Magma Stone	Medal Box	Oval Charm	Pal Pad	Permit
Plasma Card	Prop Case	Reveal Glass	Shiny Charm	Super Rod	Town Map	Vs. Recorder	Xtransceiver (♂)	Xtransceiver (♀)

In the anime

Reveal Glass in the anime

A Reveal Glass was first seen in Meloetta and the Undersea Temple! in the hands of Giovanni. Giovanni used this item to transform the Kami trio into their Therian Formes after successfully summoning them using Meloetta's song to open up a seal in the Abyssal Ruins during Operation Tempest.

This item article is part of Project ItemDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on all items.