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'''Flutes''' are a type of item in Generations [[Generation III|III]] and [[Generation IV|IV]].
:''This article is about the [[Generation III]] colored flutes. For one of the [[key item]]s, see [[Poké Flute]] or [[Azure Flute]].''
 
A '''flute''' is a type of item from the [[Pokémon games]] introduced in [[Generation III]].


==Effects==
==Effects==
Each of the colored flutes has a different effect, but are not consumed when used.  The Red, Yellow, and Blue Flutes, cure [[Status ailment#Attract|Attraction]], [[Status ailment#Confusion|Confusion]], and [[Status ailment#Sleep|Sleep]], respectively. The Black Flute makes [[wild Pokémon]] encounters less common, while the White Flute makes [[wild Pokémon]] encounters more common. The Black Flute eventually loses effectiveness.
Each of the colored flutes has a different effect, similar to consumables purchased at a [[Poké Mart]], but flutes are not consumed when used.  The Red, Yellow, and Blue Flutes, cure {{status|Attract|Attraction}}, {{status|Confusion}}, and {{status|Sleep}}, respectively. The Black Flute makes [[wild Pokémon]] encounters less common, while the White Flute makes [[wild Pokémon]] encounters more common. The Black Flute eventually loses effectiveness.


==Location==
==Location==
===In Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow===
===In [[Generation I]] and [[Pokémon Snap]]===
The [[Poké Flute]] is a [[Key item]] which works like [[Blue Flute]]. This obtained from [[Mr. Fuji]] as a thanks for saving him from the [[Team Rocket Grunt]]s (as well as [[Jessie]] and [[James]] in [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow]]) at [[Pokémon Tower]]. It actually plays a major part in the game story as it's used to awaken two {{p|Snorlax}} that sleep and block the paths between [[Vermilion City]] and [[Route 12]], and [[Celadon City]] and [[Route 16]], respectively.
The [[Poké Flute]], while not a colored flute, is a [[key item]] which works similarly to the Blue Flute, acting like a reusable [[Awakening]].
 
===In Snap===
See [[Flute#In Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow#|the Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow section]].


===In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald===
===In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}===
To obtain the flutes in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, the player must first receive the [[Soot Sack]] from the man in the glass-blowing shop.  Then, a specific number of steps must be taken in the ash-covered grass on the route. Once the player has enough ash, he/she can exchange it for one of the flutes.
To obtain the flutes in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, the player must first receive the [[Soot Sack]] from the man in the glass-blowing shop on [[Route 113]].  Then, ash must be collected by walking through the [[Volcanic ash|ash-covered grass]] on the route. Once the player has enough ash, he/she can exchange it for one of the flutes.
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! Flute
! Flute
! Amount of Ash
! Amount of ash
! Sell Price ({{pdollar}})
! Sell Price ({{pdollar}})
! Description
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| align=center | [[Image:Blueflute.png]]  
| align=center | [[Image:Blueflute.png]]
| align=center | Blue Flute
| align=center | Blue Flute
| align=center | 250 steps
| align=center | 250 steps
| align=center | 50
| align=center | 50
|  A glass flute that awakens {{status|Sleep}}ing Pokémon.
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|-
| align=center | [[Image:Redflute.png]]  
| align=center | [[Image:Redflute.png]]  
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| align=center | 500 steps
| align=center | 500 steps
| align=center | 100
| align=center | 100
| A glass flute that snaps Pokémon out of {{status|Attract}}ion.
|-
|-
| align=center | [[Image:Yellowflute.png]]
| align=center | [[Image:Yellowflute.png]]
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| align=center | 500 steps
| align=center | 500 steps
| align=center | 150
| align=center | 150
| A glass flute that snaps Pokémon out of {{status|Confusion}}.
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|-
| align=center | [[Image:Blackflute.png]]
| align=center | [[Image:Blackflute.png]]
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| align=center | 1000 steps
| align=center | 1000 steps
| align=center | 200
| align=center | 200
| A glass flute that keeps away wild Pokémon.
|-
|-
| align=center | [[Image:Whiteflute.png]]
| align=center | [[Image:Whiteflute.png]]
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| align=center | 1000 steps
| align=center | 1000 steps
| align=center | 250
| align=center | 250
| A glass flute that lures wild Pokémon.
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|}


===In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen===
===In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}===
In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, only one flute, the Yellow Flute, is obtainable without trading a Pokémon over from Pokémon [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|Ruby]], [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|Sapphire]], or [[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]] versions holding one. Means of obtaining the Yellow Flute are that the player must have at least 1600 coins in their [[Coin Case]] and then the player must go to the Prize Corner of the [[Rocket Game Corner]] and trade their 1600 Coins for a Yellow Flute with the woman on the left. Also, see [[Flute#In Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow#|the Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow section]] for information on the [[Poké Flute]].
In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, only the Yellow Flute is obtainable without trading a Pokémon over from [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], or [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]] holding one. The Yellow Flute can be purchased for 1600 coins at the Prize Corner of the [[Rocket Game Corner]]. The [[Poké Flute]], which acts like a Blue Flute, also exists in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.


===Generation IV===
===Generation IV===
The flutes can't be obtained in [[Generation IV]]. Therefore, the player can only get one of the flutes by attaching it to a Pokémon in [[Generation III]] and transferring it over via [[Pal Park]].
The colored flutes cannot be obtained in [[Generation IV]] except by attaching them to Pokémon in [[Generation III]] and transferring them over via [[Pal Park]].


The [[Azure Flute]] is a [[event item|event]] [[key item]] received from an upcoming [[Nintendo]] [[List of Nintendo Promotional Event Pokémon|event]] the [[Player character|the player]] can use at [[Spear Pillar]] to get to [[Hall of Origin]] and battle {{p|Arceus}} after the {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}} event is cleared.
==Trivia==
* The flutes, along with the [[Poké Flute]], are the only items that can be used in-battle and can be used multiple times.
* In [[Generation III]] games, the Blue Flute can be used outside of battle, but it cannot be used this way in [[Generation IV]] games, as it is classified as a Battle Item.


==Trivia==
*The flutes, along with the [[Poké Flute]], are the only items that can be used in-battle and can be used multiple times.
*In Generation III games, the Blue Flute can be used outside of battle, but it cannot be used this way in Generation IV games, as it is classified as a Battle Item.
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Revision as of 20:34, 25 November 2008

This article is about the Generation III colored flutes. For one of the key items, see Poké Flute or Azure Flute.

A flute is a type of item from the Pokémon games introduced in Generation III.

Effects

Each of the colored flutes has a different effect, similar to consumables purchased at a Poké Mart, but flutes are not consumed when used. The Red, Yellow, and Blue Flutes, cure Attraction, Confusion, and Sleep, respectively. The Black Flute makes wild Pokémon encounters less common, while the White Flute makes wild Pokémon encounters more common. The Black Flute eventually loses effectiveness.

Location

In Generation I and Pokémon Snap

The Poké Flute, while not a colored flute, is a key item which works similarly to the Blue Flute, acting like a reusable Awakening.

In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald

To obtain the flutes in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, the player must first receive the Soot Sack from the man in the glass-blowing shop on Route 113. Then, ash must be collected by walking through the ash-covered grass on the route. Once the player has enough ash, he/she can exchange it for one of the flutes.

Flute Amount of ash Sell Price ($) Description
File:Blueflute.png Blue Flute 250 steps 50 A glass flute that awakens Sleeping Pokémon.
File:Redflute.png Red Flute 500 steps 100 A glass flute that snaps Pokémon out of Attraction.
File:Yellowflute.png Yellow Flute 500 steps 150 A glass flute that snaps Pokémon out of Confusion.
File:Blackflute.png Black Flute 1000 steps 200 A glass flute that keeps away wild Pokémon.
File:Whiteflute.png White Flute 1000 steps 250 A glass flute that lures wild Pokémon.

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, only the Yellow Flute is obtainable without trading a Pokémon over from Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald holding one. The Yellow Flute can be purchased for 1600 coins at the Prize Corner of the Rocket Game Corner. The Poké Flute, which acts like a Blue Flute, also exists in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

Generation IV

The colored flutes cannot be obtained in Generation IV except by attaching them to Pokémon in Generation III and transferring them over via Pal Park.

Trivia

  • The flutes, along with the Poké Flute, are the only items that can be used in-battle and can be used multiple times.
  • In Generation III games, the Blue Flute can be used outside of battle, but it cannot be used this way in Generation IV games, as it is classified as a Battle Item.