List of Key Items (Generation II)

This is a list of all key items that are found in Generation II. Please note that many of these are also part of the list of key items in Generation IV due to Pokémon Gold and Silver being remade, and several appear in multiple generations.

List of key items in Generation II

Basement Key ちかのカギ Basement Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to access the basement of the Goldenrod Tunnel.					Locations GSC During Team Rocket's raid on the Goldenrod Radio Tower; taken from the Rocket Executive disguised as the Manager after defeating him.
Description GSC Opens doors.
Note: Not to be confused with the Basement Key in Generation III.

Bicycle じてんしゃ Bicycle   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Use to move faster than walking.					Locations GSC The bike shop in northeast Goldenrod City
Description GSC A collapsible bike for fast movement.

Blue Card ブルーカード Blue Card   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows player to answer daily question on Buena's show every evening to get points exchangeable for items.					Locations C Goldenrod Radio Tower
Description C Card to save points.

Card Key カードキー Card Key   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Opens doors in the Goldenrod Radio Tower.					Locations GSC Gift from the manager after saving him in Goldenrod Tunnel.
Description GSC Opens shutters in the Radio Tower.

Clear Bell とうめいなスズ Clear Suzu   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Summons a Suicune at the Tin Tower in Ecruteak City.					Locations C Gift from the manager after saving Goldenrod Radio Tower.
Description C Makes a gentle ringing.

Coin Case コインケース Coin Case   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Holds up to 9999 coins for use at the Rocket Game Corner and Goldenrod Game Corner.					Locations GSC In the southern part of the Goldenrod Tunnel.
Description GSC Holds up to 9,999 game coins.

Egg Ticket タマゴけん Egg Ticket   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Exchange at the Pokémon Communication Center for an Egg.					Locations C Pokémon Day Care on Route 34*
Description C May use at Goldenrod trade corner.

Good Rod いいつりざお Good 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. Better than the Old Rod.					Locations GSC Gift from a fisherman inside Olivine City's Café.
Description GSC A good Rod for catching Pokémon.

GS Ball ジーエスボール GS Ball   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Summons Celebi in Ilex Forest.					Locations C Pokémon Communication Center*
Description C The mysterious Ball.

Itemfinder 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 GSC Gift from a person inside a house next to Ecruteak City's Gym.
Description GSC Checks for unseen items in the area.

Lost Item おとしもの Lost Item   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Return to the Copycat for a Pass for the Magnet Train.					Locations GSC Received from a member of the Pokémon Fan Club in Vermilion City after hearing about Copycat's missing doll.
Description GSC The Poké Doll lost by the Copycat.

Machine Part きかいのぶひん Machine Part   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Take to the Kanto Power Plant to restore power to the Magnet Train.					Locations GSC Hidden in the water of Cerulean City's Gym.
Description GSC A machine part for the Power Plant.

Mystery Egg ふしぎなタマゴ Mysterious Egg   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Take to Professor Elm to so he can study it.					Locations GSC Received from Mr. Pokémon on Route 30.
Description GSC An Egg obtained by Mr. Pokémon.

Old Rod ボロのつりざお Worn-out Fishing Rod   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to fish for low-level Pokémon in bodies of water.					Locations GSC Received from a fisherman inside Route 32's Pokémon Center.
Description GSC Use by water to fish for Pokémon.

Pass ていきけん Season Pass   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to ride the Magnet Train between Saffron City and Goldenrod City.					Locations GSC Received from Copycat after returning her Lost Item.
Description GSC A ticket for the Magnet Train.

Rainbow Wing にじいろのはね Rainbow Feather   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to encounter a Ho-Oh in the Tin Tower.					Locations GSC Gift from the manager after saving Goldenrod Radio TowerG Received from an old man near the entrance to Route 3 in Pewter City.S Received from the sages guarding the Tin Tower after capturing all three Legendary beasts.C
Description GSC A mystical feather of rainbow colors.

Red Scale あかいウロコ Red Scale   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Take to Mr. Pokémon to exchange it for an Exp. Share.					Locations GSC Found in the Lake of Rage after capturing or defeating the Red Gyarados.
Description GSC A scale from the red Gyarados.

SecretPotion ひでんのくすり Secret Medicine   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Take to Jasmine so she can heal Amphy.					Locations GSC Cianwood City Pharmacy
Description GSC Fully heals any Pokémon.

Silver Wing ぎんいろのはね Silver Feather   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to encounter a Lugia in the Whirl Islands.					Locations GSC Gift from the manager after saving Goldenrod Radio TowerS Received from an old man near the entrance to Route 3 in Pewter City.GC
Description GSC A strange, silver-colored feather.

SquirtBottle ゼニガメじょうろ Zenigame Watering Can   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to pass Sudowoodo on Route 36.					Locations GSC Goldenrod City Flower Shop after defeating Whitney.
Description GSC A bottle used for watering plants.

S.S. Ticket ふねのチケット Ship Ticket   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows admission to the S.S. Aqua.					Locations GSC New Bark Town, given by Professor Elm after beating the Elite Four.
Description GSC A ticket for the S.S. Aqua.

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. The best Rod of all.					Locations GSC Received from the Silence Bridge Fishing Guru.
Description GSC The best Rod for catching Pokémon.
					This item was featured in the TCG.

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