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A '''battle item''' is, as its name implies, an [[item]] given to a [[Pokémon]] during [[battle]] to enhance its stats.  Similarly to [[vitamin]]s, battle items provide bonuses to the target Pokémon. Battle items, however, wear off after a battle or when the Pokémon is switched out.
A '''battle item''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|戦闘用|せんとうよう}}''' ''Battle use item'') is, as its name implies, an [[item]] given to a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} during {{pkmn|battle}} to enhance its [[Statistic|stats]]. Like the stat-raising effects of moves like {{m|Howl}} and {{m|Agility}}, the stat rise is only temporary. These items cannot be used on a Pokémon if the specific stat is already raised by six levels.


In the English manuals of the [[Generation I]], {{gen|II}}, and {{gen|III}} games, these items are collectively called '''Pokémon Power-Ups''' alongside the [[vitamin]]s and [[Rare Candy]].


== Types of battle items ==
==Effect==
=== [[Image:XAttackSpriteDP.png]] X Attack ===
There are two distinct types of battle items. The basic battle items introduced in [[Generation I]] each raise a particular stat by two [[Statistic#Stat modifiers|stages]] (one stage prior to Generation VII), with the exception of [[#Guard Spec.|Guard Spec.]] which protects the party from stat reductions for five turns.
X Attack raises the Attack stat of a Pokémon temporarily. X Attack can be found at the [[Celadon Department Store|Celadon]], [[Goldenrod Department Store|Goldenrod]], [[Lilycove Department Store|Lilycove]], and [[Veilstone Department Store]]s for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]500 and in select spots in the field.  They can be sold for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]250 each.


=== [[Image:XDefendSpriteDP.png]] X Defend ===
A second type of battle item was unique to [[Generation V]], and can only be used in multiplayer battles via the [[Wonder Launcher]]. Many of these items are more powerful versions of the basic battle items, raising a particular stat by 2, 3, or 6 levels, while others have an effect on the ally of the Pokémon during whose turn the items are used.
X Defend raises the Defense stat of a Pokémon temporarily. X Defend can be found at the [[Celadon Department Store|Celadon]], [[Goldenrod Department Store|Goldenrod]], [[Lilycove Department Store|Lilycove]], and [[Veilstone Department Store]]s for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]550 and in select spots in the field.  They can be sold for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]275 each.


=== [[Image:XSpecialSpriteDP.png]] X Special ===
==Types of battle items==
X Special raises the Special Attack stat of a Pokémon temporarily. X Special can be found at the [[Celadon Department Store|Celadon]], [[Goldenrod Department Store|Goldenrod]], [[Lilycove Department Store|Lilycove]], and [[Veilstone Department Store]]s for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]350 and in select spots in the field.  They can be sold for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]175 each.
{| class="roundtable sortable" style="background: #{{Battle items color light}}; border:3px solid #{{Battle items color dark}}"
! class="unsortable" |
! Name
! Debut<br>Gen.
! class="unsortable" | Effect
|-
|{{bag/s|X Attack|SV}}
|[[X Attack]]
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| Raises the {{stat|Attack}} of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels.
|-
|{{bag/s|X Defense|SV}}
|[[X Defense]]
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| Raises the {{stat|Defense}} of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels.
|-
|{{bag/s|X Sp. Atk|SV}}
|[[X Sp. Atk]]
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| Raises the {{stat|Special Attack}} of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels.
|-
|{{bag/s|X Sp. Def|SV}}
|[[X Sp. Def]]
| style="background: #{{Gen IV color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen IV color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=4 | '''IV'''
| Raises the {{stat|Special Defense}} of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels.
|-
|{{bag/s|X Speed|SV}}
|[[X Speed]]
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| Raises the {{stat|Speed}} of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels.
|-
|{{bag/s|X Accuracy|SV}}
|[[X Accuracy]]
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| Raises the {{stat|Accuracy}} of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels.
|-
|{{bag/s|Dire Hit|SV}}
|[[Dire Hit]]
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| Raises the [[critical hit]] ratio of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels. Does not stack with itself or {{m|Focus Energy}}.
|-
|{{bag/s|Guard Spec.|SV}}
|[[Guard Spec.]]
| style="background: #{{Gen I color light}}; border: 1px solid #{{Gen I color dark}}; text-align: center" data-sort-value=1 | '''I'''
| Prevents [[stats|stat]] reduction by opponents' moves for the user's [[party]] for five turns.
|- class="unsortable"
! colspan="5" style="background:#{{Battle items color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" | <small>All details are accurate to {{color2|000|Generation IX}} games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual items's page.</small>
|}


=== [[Image:XSpDefSpriteDP.png]] X Sp. Def ===
===Wonder Launcher items===
X Sp. Def raises the Special Defense stat of a Pokémon temporarily. X Sp. Def can be found at the [[Veilstone Department Store]] for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]350 and in select spots in the field.  They can be sold for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]175 each.
{{main|Wonder Launcher#Wonder Launcher items|Wonder Launcher}}


=== [[Image:XSpeedSpriteDP.png]] X Speed ===
==Gallery==
X Speed raises the Speed stat of a Pokémon temporarily. X Speed can be found at the [[Celadon Department Store|Celadon]], [[Goldenrod Department Store|Goldenrod]], [[Lilycove Department Store|Lilycove]], and [[Veilstone Department Store]]s for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]350 and in select spots in the field.  They can be sold for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]175 each.
===[[Pokémon Global Link]]===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{attack color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream X Attack Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{defense color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream X Defense Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{special attack color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream X Sp. Atk Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{special defense color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream X Sp. Def Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{attack color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{attack color light}}|X Attack}}
| style="background: #{{defense color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{defense color light}}|X Defense}}
| style="background: #{{special attack color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{special attack color light}}|X Sp. Atk}}
| style="background: #{{special defense color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{special defense color light}}|X Sp. Def}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{speed color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream X Speed Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #2F97E8; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream X Accuracy Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{HP color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Dire Hit Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{items color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dream Guard Spec. Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{speed color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{speed color light}}|X Speed}}
| style="background: #1F6297; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|78BBF0|X Accuracy}}
| style="background: #{{HP color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{HP color light}}|Dire Hit}}
| style="background: #{{items color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{items color light}}|Guard Spec.}}
|}{{-}}


=== [[Image:XAccuracySpriteDP.png]] X Accuracy ===
===[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]===
X Accuracy raises the Accuracy of a Pokémon temporarily. X Accuracy can be found at the [[Celadon Department Store|Celadon]], [[Goldenrod Department Store|Goldenrod]], [[Lilycove Department Store|Lilycove]], and [[Veilstone Department Store]]s for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]950 and in select spots in the field.  They can be sold for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]475 each.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{black color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{attack color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag X Attack SV Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{defense color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag X Defense SV Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{special attack color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag X Sp. Atk SV Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{special defense color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag X Sp. Def SV Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{attack color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{attack color light}}|X Attack}}
| style="background: #{{defense color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{defense color light}}|X Defense}}
| style="background: #{{special attack color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{special attack color light}}|X Sp. Atk}}
| style="background: #{{special defense color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{special defense color light}}|X Sp. Def}}
|-
| width="160px" style="background: #{{speed color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag X Speed SV Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #2F97E8; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag X Accuracy SV Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{HP color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Dire Hit SV Sprite.png]]
| width="160px" style="background: #{{items color}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Bag Guard Spec. SV Sprite.png]]
|-
| style="background: #{{speed color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{speed color light}}|X Speed}}
| style="background: #1F6297; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|78BBF0|X Accuracy}}
| style="background: #{{HP color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{HP color light}}|Dire Hit}}
| style="background: #{{items color dark}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{items color light}}|Guard Spec.}}
|}{{-}}


=== [[Image:DireHitSpriteDP.png]] Dire Hit ===
==In the spin-off games==
Dire Hit raises the [[critical hit]] ratio of a Pokémon temporarily. Dire Hit can be found at the [[Celadon Department Store|Celadon]], [[Goldenrod Department Store|Goldenrod]], [[Lilycove Department Store|Lilycove]], and [[Veilstone Department Store]]s for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]650 and in select spots in the field.  They can be sold for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]325 each.
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
X Attack, X Defense, and X Speed appear in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U as {{sbw|equipment}} that any of the five playable Pokémon can use. Each raises its respective stat while lowering another. While they will occasionally come with a special effect, the ones without effects come in three rarities: normal, Threefold, and Sixfold.


=== [[Image:GuardSpecSpriteDP.png]] Guard Spec. ===
==={{g|Rumble World}}===
Guard Spec. prevents stat reduction for a Pokémon temporarily. Guard Spec. can be found at the [[Celadon Department Store|Celadon]], [[Goldenrod Department Store|Goldenrod]], [[Lilycove Department Store|Lilycove]], and [[Veilstone Department Store]]s for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]700 and in select spots in the field.  They can be sold for [[Image:Pokébuck sign.gif]]350 each.
After rescuing a distressed Mii in an area, they will occasionally use X Attacks, X Defenses, X Speeds, or [[Potion]]s. What they give out is chosen randomly upon being rescued. The X items boost the specified stat for some time.
 
==In the anime==
[[File:Wonder Launcher X Attack anime.png|left|thumb|220px|A Wonder Launcher X Attack in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Wonder Launcher X Speed anime.png|thumb|220px|A Wonder Launcher X Speed in the anime]]
In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]'', two [[Wonder Launcher]] battle items appeared as part of a movie named ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Wonder Fighters the Movie Part 24: The Mystery of the Wonder Launcher}}''. In the clip in the advertisement {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Cilan}} saw, two Trainers battled using a {{p|Golurk}} and an {{p|Escavalier}} and used the Wonder Launchers to power up their Pokémon. The Wonder Fighter used an [[X Attack]] on her Golurk, while her opponent used an [[X Speed]] on his Escavalier.
{{-}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Battle item Adventures.png|thumb|150px|A battle item in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
An X Attack was mentioned to be present among the fake items {{adv|Green}} offered to sell {{adv|Red}} in ''[[PS015|Wartortle Wars]]''.
 
===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
An unspecified battle item was briefly seen in ''[[PAORAS21|Omega Alpha Adventure 21]]'' amongst the many items that {{p|Hoopa}} pulled out of its ring while searching for a [[Diancite]] for {{adv|Ruby}}.
{{-}}
 
==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards featuring battle items. The English language release of the X Attack and X Defend use direct translations of their Japanese names, '''PlusPower''' and '''Defender''', respectively.
 
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Base Set|PlusPower|84}}|type=Item|expanded=Yes|enset=Base Set|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=84/102|jpsetlink=Neo Destiny|jpset=Expansion Pack|jprarity=Uncommon|enset2=Base Set 2|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=113/130|enset3=Diamond & Pearl|enrarity3=Uncommon|ennum3=109/130|jpsetlink3=Diamond & Pearl|jpset3=Space-Time Creation|jprarity3=Uncommon|enset4=Secret Wonders|enrarity4=Uncommon|ennum4=121/132|jpset4=Dialga LV.X Constructed Standard Deck|jpset5=Palkia LV.X Constructed Standard Deck|jpsetlink6=Magmortar vs Electivire Deck Kit|jpset6=Magmortar Half Deck|jpsetlink7=Magmortar vs Electivire Deck Kit|jpset7=Electivire Half Deck|jpsetlink8=Entry Pack '08|jpset8=Infernape Half Deck|enset9=Platinum|enrarity9=Uncommon|ennum9=112/127|jpsetlink9=Entry Pack DPt|jpset9=Giratina Half Deck|jpsetnum9=010/013|enset10=Unleashed|enrarity10=Uncommon|ennum10=85/90|jpsetlink10=Battle Starter Decks|jpset10=Raichu Starter Deck|jpnum10=007/010|jpsetlink11=Undaunted|jpset11=Reviving Legends|jprarity11=Uncommon|jpnum11=072/080|enset12=Black & White|enrarity12=Uncommon|ennum12=96/114|jpsetlink12=Black & White|jpset12=White Collection|jpsetrarity12=Uncommon|jpnum12=051/053|jpset13=BW-P Promotional cards|jpnum13=082/BW-P|jpset14=Master Deck Build Box EX|jpnum14=032/046}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Base Set|Defender|80}}|type=Trainer|enset=Base Set|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=80/102|jpsetlink=Neo Destiny|jpset=Expansion Pack|jprarity=Uncommon|enset2=Base Set 2|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=109/130|jpsetlink3=Intro Pack Neo|jpset3=Totodile Half Deck|jpnum3=4|enset4=Undaunted|enrarity4=Uncommon|ennum4=72/90|jpsetlink4=Undaunted|jpset4=Reviving Legends|jprarity4=Uncommon|jpnum4=070/080}}
{{cardlist/footer|Item}}
 
==In the TFG==
The following is a list of cards named '''X Attack''', '''X Special''', or '''X Accuracy'''.
{| class="roundy" style="width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{tcg Item color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg Item color light}};"
|-
!Name
!Type
!Rarity
!Set
!Set no.
|- style="background:#F8F8FF"
| rowspan=2 | {{TFG ID|Next Quest|X Accuracy|7}} ||rowspan=2| T || {{rar|Common}} || {{TFG|Next Quest}} || 7/8
|- style="background:#F8F8FF"
| ?<!--{{rar|Common}}--> || {{TFG|Groundbreakers}} || 6/8
|- style="background:#F8F8FF"
| rowspan=2 | {{TFG ID|Next Quest|X Attack|8}} ||rowspan=2| T || {{rar|Common}} || {{TFG|Next Quest}} || 8/8
|- style="background:#F8F8FF"
| {{rar|Common}} || {{TFG|Groundbreakers}} || 7/8
|- style="background:#F8F8FF"
| {{TFG ID|Groundbreakers|X Special|8}} || T || {{rar|Common}} || {{TFG|Groundbreakers}} || 8/8
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
Both X Attack and X Defend appeared in the {{pkmn|TCG}} as {{TCG|Trainer card}}s, however, their English language release accidentally used their Japanese names, {{TCG ID|Base Set|PlusPower|84}} and {{TCG ID|Base Set|Defender|80}}. Their sprites introduced in the [[Generation III]] games also indicate that they are the same item by their appearance and color.
* There is no battle item that boosts the {{stat|evasion}} stat.
* The Japanese name of X Accuracy, which would normally be written in hiragana as よくあたる ''yoku ataru'', is instead written in katakana with a long "a" (ヨクアタール ''yoku atāru).
* Some Gym Leaders in [[Generation I]], as well as Trainers at the [[Petalburg Gym]], use these items. Various Trainers in {{game|Platinum}} onwards (usually {{tc|School Kid}}s and {{tc|Scientist}}s) use them occasionally.
* In Black and White, the Japanese name of Dire Hit was changed to be one character shorter so as to fit the numbers used for its upgrade items in the [[Wonder Launcher]].
* Except for Dire Hit 3, the [[Bag]] descriptions for the different variations of each stat-boosting battle item are identical and do not specify to what degree they raise the corresponding stat (most likely because this is evident from their names).
* The Bag descriptions for Dire Hit 2 and Dire Hit 3 include the additional text "each use increases the effect", which is not present in the descriptions of the other stat-boosting Wonder Launcher items.
* There is no battle item that boosts the critical hit ratio by six levels; this is because critical hit ratio levels only go up to five.
* In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, there is a [[Trainer Tips]] sign in [[Celadon City]] that states Guard Specs. decrease damage taken by Special attacks. This is incorrect, as Guard Specs. protect a Pokémon from having its stats lowered.
 
==In other languages==
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|nl=Gevechtsvoorwerp{{tt|*|Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver manual}}
|fr=Objet de combat
|de=Kampfitem
|it=Strumenti lotta
|pt=Objeto de Batalha{{tt|*|Platinum manual}}
}}


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[[Category:Battle items|*]]
[[Category:Groups of items]]
 
[[de:Kampf-Items]]
[[es:Objeto de batalla]]
[[fr:Objet de combat]]
[[it:Strumenti lotta]]
[[zh:战斗道具]]

Latest revision as of 10:19, 7 April 2024

A battle item (Japanese: 戦闘用 Battle use item) is, as its name implies, an item given to a Pokémon during battle to enhance its stats. Like the stat-raising effects of moves like Howl and Agility, the stat rise is only temporary. These items cannot be used on a Pokémon if the specific stat is already raised by six levels.

In the English manuals of the Generation I, II, and III games, these items are collectively called Pokémon Power-Ups alongside the vitamins and Rare Candy.

Effect

There are two distinct types of battle items. The basic battle items introduced in Generation I each raise a particular stat by two stages (one stage prior to Generation VII), with the exception of Guard Spec. which protects the party from stat reductions for five turns.

A second type of battle item was unique to Generation V, and can only be used in multiplayer battles via the Wonder Launcher. Many of these items are more powerful versions of the basic battle items, raising a particular stat by 2, 3, or 6 levels, while others have an effect on the ally of the Pokémon during whose turn the items are used.

Types of battle items

Name Debut
Gen. 		Effect
X Attack X Attack I Raises the Attack of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels.
X Defense X Defense I Raises the Defense of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels.
X Sp. Atk X Sp. Atk I Raises the Special Attack of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels.
X Sp. Def X Sp. Def IV Raises the Special Defense of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels.
X Speed X Speed I Raises the Speed of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels.
X Accuracy X Accuracy I Raises the Accuracy of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels.
Dire Hit Dire Hit I Raises the critical hit ratio of a Pokémon currently in battle by 2 levels. Does not stack with itself or Focus Energy.
Guard Spec. Guard Spec. I Prevents stat reduction by opponents' moves for the user's party for five turns.
All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual items's page.

Wonder Launcher items

Main article: Wonder Launcher

Gallery

Pokémon Global Link

Dream X Attack Sprite.png Dream X Defense Sprite.png Dream X Sp. Atk Sprite.png Dream X Sp. Def Sprite.png
X Attack X Defense X Sp. Atk X Sp. Def
Dream X Speed Sprite.png Dream X Accuracy Sprite.png Dream Dire Hit Sprite.png Dream Guard Spec. Sprite.png
X Speed X Accuracy Dire Hit Guard Spec.


Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Bag X Attack SV Sprite.png Bag X Defense SV Sprite.png Bag X Sp. Atk SV Sprite.png Bag X Sp. Def SV Sprite.png
X Attack X Defense X Sp. Atk X Sp. Def
Bag X Speed SV Sprite.png Bag X Accuracy SV Sprite.png Bag Dire Hit SV Sprite.png Bag Guard Spec. SV Sprite.png
X Speed X Accuracy Dire Hit Guard Spec.


In the spin-off games

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

X Attack, X Defense, and X Speed appear in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U as equipment that any of the five playable Pokémon can use. Each raises its respective stat while lowering another. While they will occasionally come with a special effect, the ones without effects come in three rarities: normal, Threefold, and Sixfold.

Pokémon Rumble World

After rescuing a distressed Mii in an area, they will occasionally use X Attacks, X Defenses, X Speeds, or Potions. What they give out is chosen randomly upon being rescued. The X items boost the specified stat for some time.

In the anime

A Wonder Launcher X Attack in the anime
A Wonder Launcher X Speed in the anime

In Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!, two Wonder Launcher battle items appeared as part of a movie named Wonder Fighters the Movie Part 24: The Mystery of the Wonder Launcher. In the clip in the advertisement Ash, Iris, and Cilan saw, two Trainers battled using a Golurk and an Escavalier and used the Wonder Launchers to power up their Pokémon. The Wonder Fighter used an X Attack on her Golurk, while her opponent used an X Speed on his Escavalier.

In the manga

A battle item in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue arc

An X Attack was mentioned to be present among the fake items Green offered to sell Red in Wartortle Wars.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

An unspecified battle item was briefly seen in Omega Alpha Adventure 21 amongst the many items that Hoopa pulled out of its ring while searching for a Diancite for Ruby.

In the TCG

The following is a list of cards featuring battle items. The English language release of the X Attack and X Defend use direct translations of their Japanese names, PlusPower and Defender, respectively.

Related cards
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
PlusPower I Base Set Uncommon 84/102 Expansion Pack Uncommon  
Base Set 2 Uncommon 113/130      
Diamond & Pearl Uncommon 109/130 Space-Time Creation Uncommon  
Secret Wonders Uncommon 121/132 Dialga LV.X Constructed Standard Deck    
      Palkia LV.X Constructed Standard Deck    
      Magmortar Half Deck    
      Electivire Half Deck    
      Infernape Half Deck    
Platinum Uncommon 112/127 Giratina Half Deck    
Unleashed Uncommon 85/90 Raichu Starter Deck   007/010
      Reviving Legends Uncommon 072/080
Black & White Uncommon 96/114 White Collection   051/053
      BW-P Promotional cards   082/BW-P
      Master Deck Build Box EX   032/046
Defender T Base Set Uncommon 80/102 Expansion Pack Uncommon  
Base Set 2 Uncommon 109/130      
      Totodile Half Deck   4
Undaunted Uncommon 72/90 Reviving Legends Uncommon 070/080
 


In the TFG

The following is a list of cards named X Attack, X Special, or X Accuracy.

Name Type Rarity Set Set no.
X Accuracy T Common Next Quest 7/8
? Groundbreakers 6/8
X Attack T Common Next Quest 8/8
Common Groundbreakers 7/8
X Special T Common Groundbreakers 8/8

Trivia

  • There is no battle item that boosts the evasion stat.
  • The Japanese name of X Accuracy, which would normally be written in hiragana as よくあたる yoku ataru, is instead written in katakana with a long "a" (ヨクアタール yoku atāru).
  • Some Gym Leaders in Generation I, as well as Trainers at the Petalburg Gym, use these items. Various Trainers in Pokémon Platinum onwards (usually School Kids and Scientists) use them occasionally.
  • In Black and White, the Japanese name of Dire Hit was changed to be one character shorter so as to fit the numbers used for its upgrade items in the Wonder Launcher.
  • Except for Dire Hit 3, the Bag descriptions for the different variations of each stat-boosting battle item are identical and do not specify to what degree they raise the corresponding stat (most likely because this is evident from their names).
  • The Bag descriptions for Dire Hit 2 and Dire Hit 3 include the additional text "each use increases the effect", which is not present in the descriptions of the other stat-boosting Wonder Launcher items.
  • There is no battle item that boosts the critical hit ratio by six levels; this is because critical hit ratio levels only go up to five.
  • In Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow, there is a Trainer Tips sign in Celadon City that states Guard Specs. decrease damage taken by Special attacks. This is incorrect, as Guard Specs. protect a Pokémon from having its stats lowered.

In other languages

Language Title
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Gevechtsvoorwerp*
France Flag.png French Objet de combat
Germany Flag.png German Kampfitem
Italy Flag.png Italian Strumenti lotta
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Objeto de Batalha*


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