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This is a list of all the [[Key Item]]s that are found in [[Generation IV]]. Several of these are also [[list of Key Items (Generation II)|Generation II Key Items]] due to {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} being [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|remade]], and several appear in multiple generations.
This is a list of all [[key items]] that are found in [[Generation IV]]. Note that some of these [[items]]--notably the [[Azure Flute]], [[Membership Card]], and [[Oak's Letter]]--cannot yet be obtained legitimately in English-language games.


==List of key items in Generation IV==
Some items are specific to a certain region, while others can be found in both [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]]/[[Kanto]].
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===[[Azure Flute]]===
==Key Items found in all Generation IV games==
*'''Purpose:''' Plays a melody that's beyond this world; opens the stairway to [[Arceus (Pokémon)|Arceus]].
{{Item
*'''Description:'''
|name=Bicycle
*'''Location:''' The Azure Flute has not yet been made obtainable but it is assumed [[Nintendo]] will host [[List of Nintendo Pokémon promotional events|Events]] for this purpose.
|jp={{tt|じてんしゃ|Jitensha}}
|jpt=Bicycle
|gen=I
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows for faster travel than walking or running. Players can press B to change between the two gear settings.
|descdppthgss=A folding Bicycle that enables much faster movement than the Running Shoes.
|locdppt=[[Rad Rickshaw's Cycle Shop]] in [[Eterna City]] (from owner after saving him from [[Team Galactic]])
|lochgss=[[Miracle Cycle|Bike Shop]] in [[Goldenrod City]] (from owner)
|main=Bicycle
}}


===[[Bicycle]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' Allows for faster travel than walking or running. You can press B to change between the 2 gear settings.
|name=Coin Case
*'''Description:''' A folding Bicycle that enables much faster movement than the [[Running Shoes]].
|jp={{tt|コインケース|Koin Kēsu}}
*'''Location:''' Given to you by the owner of [[Rad Rickshaw's Cycle Shop]] in [[Eterna City]] after saving him from [[Team Galactic]].
|jpt=Coin Case
|gen=I
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Used for storing Coins from the [[Game Corner]].
|descdppt=A case for holding Coins obtained at the Game Corner. It holds up to 50,000 Coins.
|deschgss=A case for holding coins obtained at the Game Corner. It holds up to 50,000 coins.
|locdppt=[[Veilstone City]] (from a {{tc|Clown}} in a house south of the [[Veilstone Gym|Gym]])
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Game Corner]] or [[Celadon Game Corner]] (from [[Mr. Game]]){{tt|*|International games}}<br>[[Goldenrod Tunnel]] (southern part){{tt|*|Japanese games}}
|main=Coin Case
}}


===[[Coin Case]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' Used for storing Coins from [[Veilstone Game Corner]].
|name=Fashion Case
*'''Description:''' A case for holding Coins obtained at the Game Corner. It holds up to 50,000 Coins.
|jp={{tt|アクセサリーいれ|Akusesarī Ire}}
*'''Location:''' Given to you by a [[clown]] in [[Veilstone City]].
|jpt=Accessory Container
|gen=IV
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Stores [[Accessory|Accessories]] for [[Hearthome City]]'s {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s. Also used for taking pictures in [[Jubilife City]]{{sup/4|DPPt}} or the [[Goldenrod Tunnel]]{{sup/4|HGSS}}.
|descdppt=A fancy case for the tidy and organized storage of colorful Pokémon Accessories.
|deschgss=A fancy case for the tidy arrangement and storage of whimsical Pokémon Accessories.
|locdppt=[[Jubilife City]] (gift after the player has defeated [[Team Galactic]] there)
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Tunnel]] (from {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Lyra}} upon first entering the tunnel)
|main=Fashion Case
}}


===Coupon 1, <br>Coupon 2, <br>Coupon 3===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' Coupons needed to obtain the [[Pokétch]].
|name=Good Rod
*'''Description:''' A coupon to be exchanged for a [[Pokémon]] Watch (Pokétch for short). Three coupons are needed.
|sprite=Good Rod III
*'''Location:''' Each of these is given to you by a different [[clown]] in [[Jubilife City]]. They all have the same sprite, description, and function. You do not need to collect them in order.
|jp={{tt|いいつりざお|Ī Tsurizao}}
|jpt=Good Fishing Rod
|gen=I
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows the player to [[fishing|fish]] in bodies of water. Better than the [[Old Rod]].
|descdppthgss=A new, good-quality fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon.
|locdppt={{rt|209|Sinnoh}} (from a {{tc|Fisherman}} near [[Hearthome City]]'s entrance)
|lochgss={{DL|Olivine City|Olivine Café}} (from a Fisherman)
|main=Good Rod
}}


===[[Explorer Kit]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' Used for going into the [[Sinnoh]] [[The Underground|Underground]].
|name=Old Rod
*'''Description:''' A bag filled with convenient tools for exploring. It provides access to the Underground.
|sprite=Old Rod III
*'''Location:''' Given to you by the [[Underground Man]] in [[Eterna City]].
|jp={{tt|ボロのつりざお|Boro no Tsurizao}}
|jpt=Worn-out Fishing Rod
|gen=I
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows the player to [[fishing|fish]] in bodies of water.
|descdppt=An old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild Pokémon.
|deschgss=An old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon.
|locdppt=[[Gate]] between [[Jubilife City]] and {{rt|218|Sinnoh}} (from a {{tc|Fisherman}})
|lochgss={{rt|32|Johto}} [[Pokémon Center]] (from a Fisherman)
|main=Old Rod
}}


===[[Fashion Case]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' Stores [[Accessory|Accessories]] for [[Hearthome City]]'s [[Pokémon Super Contest|Super Contests]].
|name=Pal Pad
*'''Description:''' A fancy case for the tidy and organized storage of colorful [[Pokémon]] Accesories.
|jp={{tt|ともだちてちょう|Tomodachi Techō}}
*'''Location:''' A man in [[Jubilife City]] will give you this.
|jpt=Friend Notepad
|gen=IV
|dispgen=IV
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Stores Friend Codes of other players.
|descdppt=A convenient notepad that is used for registering your friends and keeping a record of game play.
|deschgss=A convenient notepad that is used for registering your friends, Friend Codes, and keeping a record of game play.
|locdppt=[[Pokémon Center]] basement (from the attendant after earning the {{badge|Coal}})
|lochgss=[[Pokémon Center]] basement (from the attendant after earning the {{badge|Zephyr}})
|main=Pal Pad
}}


===[[Galactic Key]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' Opens the door to the [[Team Galaxy]] HQ in [[Veilstone City]].
|name=Seal Case
*'''Description:''' A card key for disengaging security systems in the Galactic HQ. Losing it can result in punishment, apparently.
|jp={{tt|シールいれ|Shīru Ire}}
*'''Location:''' You can find this in [[Veilstone City]]'s Galactic Building basement.
|jpt=Seal Container
|gen=IV
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Stores [[Seal]]s.
|descdppt=A case for storing Seals that can be applied to the capsule cases of Poké Balls.
|deschgss=A case for storing Seals that can be applied to the Capsule cases of Poké Balls.
|locdppt=[[Solaceon Town]] (gift from a woman)
|lochgss=[[Moomoo Farm]] (gift for healing the sick {{p|Miltank}})
|main=Sticker Case
}}


===[[Good Rod]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' Allows the player to [[fishing|fish]] in bodies of water. Better than the [[Old Rod]].
|name=SecretPotion
*'''Description:''' A new, good-quality fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon.
|sprite=Secret Potion
*'''Location:''' You can get this from a fisherman on [[Route 209]].
|jp={{tt|ひでんのくすり|Hiden no Kusuri}}
|jpt=Secret Medicine
|gen=II
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Cures the headaches of the {{p|Psyduck}} who were blocking the upper section of {{Rt|210|Sinnoh}} and [[Amphy]], the {{p|Ampharos}} at the top of the [[Olivine Lighthouse]].
|descdppthgss=A fantastic medicine dispensed by the pharmacy in Cianwood City. It fully heals a Pokémon of any ailment.
|locdppt=[[Valor Lakefront]] (from [[Cynthia]])
|lochgss=[[Cianwood City]] (from pharmacist)
|main=Secret Medicine
}}


===[[Journal]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' Records limited notes on daily gamplay. It is brought up automatically when returning to the game after 2 or more days have passed without making a new save.
|name=Super Rod
*'''Description:''' A notebook that keeps a day-to-day record of your adventure so far.
|sprite=Super Rod III
*'''Location:''' Your mother will give this to you in [[Twinleaf Town]].
|jp={{tt|すごいつりざお|Sugoi Tsurizao}}
|jpt=Amazing Fishing Rod
|gen=I
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows the player to [[fishing|fish]] in bodies of water. Best Rod of all.
|descdppthgss=An awesome, high-tech fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon.
|locdppt=[[Fight Area]] (from a {{tc|Fisherman}})
|lochgss={{rt|12|Kanto}} (from {{DL|Fishing Brothers|Silence Bridge Fishing Guru}})
|main=Super Rod
|tcg=Super Rod (Neo Genesis 103)
}}


===[[Lunar Wing]]===
==Key Items exclusive to Diamond and Pearl==
*'''Purpose:''' Give to the child of a sailor in [[Canalave City]] to wake him from his nightmare. You will then have access to both [[Iron Island]] and [[Fullmoon Island]], and [[Cresselia (Pokémon)|Cresselia]] will randomly appear in grassy patches across the map.
{{Item
*'''Description:'''
|name=Point Card
*'''Location:''' This will be left behind on [[Fullmoon Island]] after encountering Cresselia.
|jp={{tt|ポイントカード|Pointo Kādo}}
|jpt=Point Card
|gen=IV
|genex=no
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Stores the [[Battle Point]]s earned in the {{si|Battle Tower}}.
|descdp=A card that lists the Battle Points you have earned.
|locdppt={{si|Battle Park}}{{sup/4|DP}}
|main=Point Card
}}


===[[Membership Card]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' A 50-year old key for accessing the motel in [[Canalave City]]; allows access to battle [[Darkrai (Pokémon)|Darkrai]].
|name=Storage Key
*'''Description:'''
|jp={{tt|そうこのカギ|Sōko no Kagi}}
*'''Location:''' The Membership Card was obtainable at an official [[List of Nintendo Pokémon promotional events|Nintendo Event]] in Japan. As of yet it has not been made available in other countries.
|jpt=Storage Key
|gen=IV
|sprite=Storage Key IV
|genex=no
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Opens the door to the [[Team Galactic]] Warehouse.
|descdppthgss=The key to Team Galactic's sinister warehouse located at the edge of Veilstone City.
|locdppt=[[Veilstone City]] (from a {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt|Galactic Grunt}} in front of the [[Team Galactic HQ|Galactic Veilstone Building]] after encountering [[Jupiter]] at [[Lake Acuity]]){{sup/4|DP}}
|locpt=Unobtainable
|main=Storage Key (Sinnoh)
|notes=In Pokémon Platinum, the key is taken and used by {{color2|000|Looker}}, so it is never obtained by the player.
}}


===[[Oak's Letter]]===
==Key Items exclusive to Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum==
*'''Purpose:''' A letter from [[Professor Oak]] to be taken to [[Route 224]]; allows access to battle [[Shaymin (Pokémon)|Shaymin]].
{{Item
*'''Description:'''
|name=Coupons 1, 2, and 3
*'''Location:''' Oak's Letter has not yet been made obtainable but it is assumed [[Nintendo]] will host [[List of Nintendo Pokémon promotional events|Events]] for this purpose.
|jp={{tt|ひきかえけん1・2・3|Hikikaeken 1, 2, 3}}
|jpt=Vouchers 1, 2, and 3
|gen=IV
|genex=no
|sprite=Coupon
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Coupons needed to obtain the [[Pokétch]].
|descdppthgss=A coupon to be exchanged for a Pokémon Watch (Pokétch for short). Three coupons are needed.
|locdppt=[[Jubilife City]] (each is given by a different {{tc|clown}})
|notes=These 3 items all have the same description, and function, but each has a different design on the ticket. They do not need to be collected in any specific order.
|main=Coupon
}}


===[[Old Charm]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' [[Cynthia]] asks you to deliver this to [[Celestic Town]]. It is made from [[Pokémon]] bones.
|name=Explorer Kit
*'''Description:'''
|jp={{tt|たんけんセット|Tanken Setto}}
*'''Location:''' Cynthia will give this to you on [[Route 210]].
|jpt=Exploration Set
|gen=IV
|genex=no
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Used for going into the [[Sinnoh]] [[Underground]].
|descdppt=A bag filled with convenient tools for exploring. It provides access to the Underground.
|locdppt=[[Eterna City]] (from [[Underground Man]])
|main=Explorer Kit
}}


===[[Old Rod]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' Allows the player to [[fishing|fish]] in bodies of water.
|name=Galactic Key
*'''Description:''' An old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic [[Pokémon]].
|jp={{tt|ギンガだんのカギ|Ginga-dan no Kagi}}
*'''Location:''' A fisherman in western [[Jubilife City]] will give this to you.
|jpt={{tt|Galaxy Gang|Team Galactic}}'s Key
|gen=IV
|genex=no
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Opens the door to the [[Team Galactic]] HQ in [[Veilstone City]].
|descdppthgss=A card key for disengaging security systems in the Galactic HQ. Losing it can result in punishment, apparently.
|locdppt=[[Team Galactic HQ]] (basement)
|main=Galactic Key
}}


===[[Pal Pad]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' Stores your friends' Friend Codes.
|name=Journal
*'''Description:''' A convenient notepad that is used for registering your friends and keeping a record of game play.
|jp={{tt|ぼうけんノート|Bōken Nōto}}
*'''Location:''' You can get this in [[Oreburgh City]]'s [[Pokémon Center]].
|jpt=Adventure Notebook
|gen=IV
|genex=no
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Records limited notes on daily gameplay. It is brought up automatically when returning to the game after 2 or more days have passed without making a new save.
|descdppt=A notebook that keeps a day-to-day record of your adventure so far.
|locdppt=[[Twinleaf Town]] (from [[Johanna]])
|main=Guidebook
}}


===[[Parcel]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' A package to deliver to your [[rival]]. When you give it to him, he will give you the [[Town Map]].
|name=Lunar Wing
*'''Description:''' A parcel entrusted in your care. You are supposed to deliver it to your childhood friend who left [[Twinleaf Town]].
|jp={{tt|みかづきのはね|Mikazuki no Hane}}
*'''Location:''' Given to you in Twinleaf Town by your rival's mom.
|jpt=Crescent Moon Feather
|gen=IV
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Used to cure the sailor's son's nightmares in [[Canalave City]].
|descdppthgss=A feather that glows like the moon. It is said to possess the power to dispel nightmares.
|locdppt=[[Fullmoon Island]] (left behind by {{p|Cresselia}} when it flees)
|main=Lunar Feather
}}


===[[Poffin Case]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' Stores the [[Poffin]] that you have created.
|name=Member Card
*'''Description:''' A case for storing Poffin cooked from [[Berry|Berries]].
|jp={{tt|メンバーズカード|Menbāzu Kādo}}
*'''Location:''' Given to you in [[Hearthome City]] by the [[Pokémon Fan Club]] President.
|jpt=Member's Card
|gen=IV
|genex=no
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=A 50-year old key for accessing the motel in [[Canalave City]]; allows access to battle {{p|Darkrai}}.
|descdppthgss=A card needed for entering the inn in Canalave City. Oddly, the last date marked on it was 50 years ago.
|locdppt=Available only by [[Mystery Gift]] event
|main=Member Card
}}


===[[Point Card]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' Stores the [[Battle Point|Battle Points]] you earn in the [[Battle Tower]].
|name=Oak's Letter
*'''Description:''' A card that lists the Battle Points you have earned.
|jp={{tt|オーキドのてがみ|Ōkido no Tegami}}
*'''Location:''' Given to you upon entering the [[Battle Park]].
|jpt={{tt|Okido|Oak}}'s Letter
|gen=IV
|genex=no
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=A letter from [[Professor Oak]] to be taken to {{Rt|224|Sinnoh}}; allows access to battle {{p|Shaymin}}.
|descdppthgss=A letter from Prof. Oak. Written in it is a request for you to go to Rt. 224.
|locdppt=Available only by [[Mystery Gift]] event
|main=Oak's Letter
}}


===[[Poké Radar]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' Locates hidden [[Pokémon]] in the grass; requires 50 steps to charge after use.
|name=Old Charm
*'''Description:''' A tool that can search out Pokémon that are hiding in grass. Its battery is recharged as you walk.
|jp={{tt|こだいのおまもり|Kodai no Omamori}}
*'''Location:''' [[Professor Oak]] gives this to you in [[Sandgem Town]] after completing the [[National Dex]].
|jpt=Ancient {{color2|000|wp:Omamori|Omamori}}
|gen=IV
|genex=no
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=[[Cynthia]] asks the player to deliver this to [[Celestic Town]]. It is made from {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} bones.
|descdppthgss=An ancient good-luck charm made of Pokémon bones to be taken to the elder of Celestic Town.
|locdppt={{rt|210|Sinnoh}} (from [[Cynthia]])
|main=Old Charm
}}


===[[Seal Case]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' Stores the [[Seals]] which can be used to create custom animations for when your [[Pokémon]] leaves its [[Poké Ball]] during battle.
|name=Parcel
*'''Description:''' A case for storing Seals that can be applied to the capsule cases of Poké Balls.
|jp={{tt|おとどけもの|Otodo Kemono}}
*'''Location:''' A woman in eastern [[Solaceon Town]] will give this to you.
|jpt=Parcel
|gen=I
|bag=Key items
|effect=A package to deliver to the {{ga|Barry|rival}}. It contains two [[Town Map]]s: one for him, and one for the player.
|descdppthgss=A parcel entrusted in your care. You are supposed to deliver it to your childhood friend who left Twinleaf Town.
|locdppt=[[Twinleaf Town]] (from {{ga|Barry}}'s mother)
|main=Parcel
}}


===[[SecretPotion]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' Cures the headaches of the [[Psyduck (Pokémon)|Psyducks]] who were blocking the upper section of [[Route 210]], allowing you to access that [[route]] fully.
|name=Poffin Case
*'''Description:''' A fantastic medicine dispensed by the pharmacy in [[Cianwood City]]. It fully heals a [[Pokémon]] of any ailment.
|jp={{tt|ポフィンケース|Pofin Kēsu}}
*'''Location:''' [[Cynthia]] gives you this at [[Valor Lakefront]].
|jpt=Poffin Case
*'''Sprite:''' [[Image:SecretPotionSprite.png]]
|gen=IV
|genex=no
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Stores the [[Poffin]]s that the {{player}} has made.
|descdppthgss=A case for storing Poffin cooked from Berries.
|locdppt=[[Hearthome City]] (from [[Pokémon Fan Club Chairman]])
|main=Poffin Case
}}


===[[Sprayduck]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' Used to water planted [[Berries]]. If watering is done correctly, the resulting Berry Trees will have more Berries to pluck.
|name=Poké Radar
*'''Description:''' A watering can shaped like a [[Psyduck (Pokémon)|PSYDUCK]]. It helps promote healthy growth of Berries planted in soft soil.
|jp={{tt|ポケトレ|Poké Tore}}
*'''Location:''' You can get this from [[Floaroma Town]]'s [[Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop]].
|jpt=Poké Trace
|gen=IV
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Locates hidden {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the grass; requires 50 steps to charge after use.
|descdppthgss=A tool that can search out Pokémon that are hiding in grass. Its battery is recharged as you walk.
|locdppt=[[Sandgem Town]] (from [[Professor Oak]] when the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] has been completed)
|main=Poké Radar
}}


===[[Storage Key]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' Opens the door to the [[Team Galactic|Team Galaxy]] Warehouse.
|name=Sprayduck
*'''Description:''' The key to Team Galactic's sinister warehouse located at the edge of [[Veilstone City]].
|jp={{tt|コダックじょうろ|Kodakku Jōro}}
*'''Location:''' Veilstone City.
|jpt={{tt|Koduck|Psyduck}} Watering Can
|gen=IV
|genex=no
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Used to water planted [[Berry|Berries]]. If watering is done correctly, the resulting Berry trees will have higher amounts of Berries to pick and store.
|descdppthgss=A watering can shaped like a <sc>Psyduck</sc>. It helps promote healthy growth of Berries planted in soft soil.
|locdppt=[[Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop]] (from one of the workers)
|main=Sprayduck
}}


===[[Suite Key]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' Someone staying at the [[Hotel Grand Lake]] is looking for it; return it to her for a [[Lava Cookie]].
|name=Suite Key
*'''Description:'''
|jp={{tt|ルームキー|Rūmu Kī}}
*'''Location:''' Use the [[Pokétch#Dowsing Machine|Dowsing Machine]] at [[Route 213]].
|jpt=Room Key
|gen=IV
|genex=no
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Someone staying at the [[Hotel Grand Lake]] is looking for it; return it to her for a [[Lava Cookie]]{{sup/4|DP}} or [[White Flute]]{{sup/4|Pt}}.
|descdppthgss=A key to one of the suites at the luxury hotel by a lake. For some odd reason, it often disappears.
|locdppt={{rt|213|Sinnoh}} (hidden)
|main=Suite Key
}}


===[[Super Rod]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' Allows the player to [[fishing|fish]] in bodies of water. Best Rod of all.
|name=Town Map
*'''Description:''' An awesome, high-tech fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic [[Pokémon]].
|jp={{tt|タウンマップ|Taun Mappu}}
*'''Location:''' A fisherman on [[Route 225]] will give this to you.
|jpt=Town Map
|sprite=Town Map IV
|gen=I
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Displays a map of [[Sinnoh]] and the player's current location. Details of [[route]]s and cities can be accessed by the touch screen.
|descdppthgss=A very convenient map that can be viewed anytime. It even shows your present location.
|locdppt=[[Jubilife City]] {{si|Trainers' School}} (upon delivering the [[Parcel]] to the {{ga|Barry|rival}})
|main=Town Map
}}


===[[Town Map]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' Displays a map of [[Sinnoh]] and your current location. Details of [[route]]s and cities can be accessed by the touch screen.
|name=Vs. Seeker
*'''Description:''' A very convenient map that can be viewed anytime. It even shows your present location.
|jp={{tt|バトルサーチャー|Batoru Sāchā}}
*'''Location:''' Your [[rival]] will give this to you in [[Jubilife City]] after you deliver the [[parcel]].
|jpt=Battle Searcher
|gen=III
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows the player to challenge [[Pokémon Trainer]]s more than once; requires 100 steps to recharge after use.
|descdppthgss=A device that indicates Trainers who want to battle. Its battery charges while you walk.
|locdppt={{rt|207|Sinnoh}} (from Rowan's assistant {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}})
|main=Vs. Seeker
}}


===[[Vs Seeker]]===
{{Item
*'''Purpose:''' Allows the player to to challenge [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainers]] more than once; requires 100 steps to recharge after use.
|name=Works Key
*'''Description:''' A device that indicates Trainers who want to battle. Its battery charges while you walk.
|jp={{tt|はつでんしょキー|Hatsudensho Kī}}
*'''Location:''' Your [[rival]] will give this to you on [[Route 207]].
|jpt=Power Plant Key
|gen=IV
|genex=no
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=The key for accessing the [[Valley Windworks]].
|descdppthgss=A large key for operating the doors of the Valley Windworks in the canyon. It was held by a Team Galactic Grunt.
|locdppt=[[Floaroma Meadow]] (from Honey Man after defeating the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt|Galactic Grunts}})
|main=Works Key
}}


===[[Works Key]]===
==Key Items exclusive to Platinum==
*'''Purpose:''' The key for accessing the [[Valley Windworks]].
{{Item
*'''Description:''' A large key for operating the doors of the Valley Windworks in the canyon. It was held by a [[Team Galactic]] [[Galactic Grunt|Grunt]].
|name=Secret Key
*'''Location:''' An old man will give this to you in the [[Floaroma Meadow]].
|sprite=Secret Key IV
|jp={{tt|ひみつのカギ|Himitsu no Kagi}}
|jpt=Secret Key
|gen=IV
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Opens up [[Rotom's Room]] in the [[Team Galactic Eterna Building]], containing five appliances necessary for a {{p|Rotom}} to change between its six forms.
|descpthgss=A high-tech key that has to be used at a specific location. It emits a special electric signal to open a door.
|locpt=Available only by [[Mystery Gift]] event
|main=Secret Key (Sinnoh)
}}


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==Key Items exclusive to Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver==
[[Category:Lists]]
{{Item
[[Category:Items]]
|name=Gracidea
|jp={{tt|グラシデアのはな|Gurashidea no Hana}}
|jpt=Gracidea Flower
|gen=IV
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Transforms {{p|Shaymin}} from Land Forme to Sky Forme.
|descpthgss=A flower sometimes bundled in bouquets to convey gratitude on special occasions like birthdays.
|locpt=[[Floaroma Town]] (requires a [[fateful encounter]] {{p|Shaymin}} in the party)
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod City]] (requires a [[fateful encounter]] {{p|Shaymin}} in the party)
|main=Gracidea
}}
 
{{Item
|name=Vs. Recorder
|jp={{tt|バトルレコーダー|Batoru Rekōdā}}
|jpt=Battle Recorder
|gen=IV
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows the player to record and replay battles, and send them over [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] via the [[Global Terminal]].
|effect2=Stores information on the player's [[Battle Point]]s and the [[Commemorative print|rewards]] obtained from defeating [[Frontier Brains]].
|descpthgss=An amazing device that can record a battle either between friends or at a special battle facility.
|locpt=[[Jubilife City]] (from [[Looker]])
|lochgss={{rt|31|Johto}} gate (from {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Lyra}})
|main=Vs. Recorder
}}
 
==Key Items exclusive to HeartGold and SoulSilver==
{{Item
|name=Apricorn Box
|jp={{tt|ぼんぐりケース|Bonguri Kēsu}}
|jpt=Bonguri Case
|gen=IV
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Carries [[Apricorn]]s and allows growth while traveling. Can hold up to 99 of each type of Apricorn.
|effect2=Contains the [[Apriblender]] after receiving it at the [[Pokéathlon]].
|deschgss=A handy box where you can store up to 99 Apricorns of each kind.
|descbw=A handy box where you can store up to 99 Apricorns of each kind.
|lochgss={{rt|30|Johto}} (house closest to [[Cherrygrove City]])
|main=Apricorn Box
}}
 
{{Item
|name=Basement Key
|sprite=Basement Key IV
|jp={{tt|ちかのカギ|Chika no Kagi}}
|jpt=Basement Key
|gen=II
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows the player to access the basement of the [[Goldenrod Tunnel]].
|deschgss=A key that opens a door in the Goldenrod Tunnel.
|descbw=A key that opens a door in the Goldenrod Tunnel.
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] (taken from [[Petrel]] after defeating him)
|notes=Not to be confused with {{color2|000|Basement Key (Hoenn)|the Basement Key}} in Generation III.
|main=Basement Key (Johto)
}}
 
{{Item
|name=Berry Pots
|jp={{tt|きのみプランター|Kinomi Purantā}}
|jpt=Berry Planter
|gen=IV
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows [[Berry]] growth while traveling.
|deschgss=Handy containers for cultivating Berries wherever you go.
|descbw=Handy containers for cultivating Berries wherever you go.
|lochgss={{rt|36|Johto}} (from a flower shop employee for catching or defeating {{p|Sudowoodo}})
|main=Berry Pots
}}
 
{{Item
|name=Blue Card
|jp={{tt|ブルーカード|Burū Kādo}}
|jpt=Blue Card
|gen=II
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows player to answer daily question on [[Buena]]'s show every evening to get points exchangeable for items.
|deschgss=A card to save points for the Buena's Password show.
|descbw=A card to save points for the Buena's Password show.
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] (from [[Buena]])
|main=Blue Card
}}
 
{{Item
|name=Blue Orb
|sprite=Blue Orb IV
|jp={{tt|あいいろのたま|Aīro no Tama}}
|jpt=Indigo Orb
|gen=III
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows the player to encounter {{p|Kyogre}} in the [[Embedded Tower]].
|deschgss=A shiny blue orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region.
|descbw=A shiny blue orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region.
|lochgss={{rt|30|Johto}} (from [[Mr. Pokémon]] after both the [[National Pokédex]] and a [[First partner Pokémon#Kanto|Kanto first partner Pokémon]] has been obtained from [[Professor Oak]]){{sup/4|HG}}.
|main=Blue Orb
}}
 
{{Item
|name=Card Key
|jp={{tt|カードキー|Kādo Kī}}
|jpt=Card Key
|gen=I
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Opens doors in the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]].
|deschgss=A card key that opens a shutter in the Radio Tower.
|descbw=A card key that opens a shutter in the Radio Tower.
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Tunnel]] (from [[Radio Director|director]] after rescuing him)
|main=Card Key (Johto)
}}
 
{{Item
|name=Clear Bell
|jp={{tt|とうめいなスズ|Tōmei na Suzu}}
|jpt=Clear {{color2|000|wp:Suzu|Suzu}}
|gen=II
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows the [[Kimono Girl]]s to summon {{p|Ho-Oh}}.
|deschgss=A very old-fashioned bell that makes a gentle ringing.
|descbw=A very old-fashioned bell that makes a gentle ringing.
|lochgss={{DL|Ecruteak City|Kimono Dance Theater}} (reward for defeating the Kimono Girls){{sup/4|HG}}
|main=Clear Bell
}}
 
{{Item
|name=Dowsing MCHN
|jp={{tt|ダウジングマシン|Daujingu Mashin}}
|jpt=Dowsing Machine
|gen=I
|sprite=Dowsing MCHN IV
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Locates items hidden on the ground.
|deschgss=It checks for unseen items in the area and makes noise and lights when it finds something.
|descbw=It checks for unseen items in the area and makes noise and lights when it finds something.
|lochgss=[[Ecruteak City]] (from a person in a house next to the [[Ecruteak Gym|Gym]])
|main=Dowsing Machine
}}
 
{{Item
|name=Enigma Stone
|jp={{tt|なぞのすいしょう|Nazo no Suishō}}
|jpt=Mysterious Crystal
|gen=IV
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows for the capture of either {{p|Latias}}{{sup/4|SS}} or {{p|Latios}}{{sup/4|HG}}.
|deschgss=A crystal ball that was excavated from the ground. A very beautiful stone that is covered with bits of rock and earth.
|descbw=A crystal ball that was excavated from the ground. A very beautiful stone that is covered with bits of rock and earth.
|lochgss=Available only by [[Mystery Gift]] event
|main=Enigma Stone
}}
 
{{Item
|name=GB Sounds
|jp={{tt|ＧＢプレイヤー|GB Pureiyā}}
|jpt=GB Player
|gen=IV
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Changes the game's background music to redone 8-bit tracks from {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}.
|deschgss=A music player that allows you to listen to nostalgic songs. It's operated with a single switch.
|descbw=A music player that allows you to listen to nostalgic songs. It's operated with a single switch.
|lochgss=[[Celadon Condominiums]] (from the [[Game Freak]] employee in front of the globe after obtaining all 16 [[Badge]]s)
|main=GB Sounds
}}
 
{{Item
|name=Jade Orb
|jp={{tt|もえぎいろのたま|Moezairo no Tama}}
|jpt=Verdant Orb
|gen=IV
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows the player to encounter {{p|Rayquaza}} in the [[Embedded Tower]].
|deschgss=A shiny green orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region.
|descbw=A shiny green orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region.
|lochgss=[[Pallet Town]] (from [[Professor Oak]] if he is shown a {{p|Kyogre}} from {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold|s}} and a {{p|Groudon}} from {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|SoulSilver|s}})
|main=Jade Orb
}}
 
{{Item
|name=Lost Item
|jp={{tt|おとしもの|Otoshi Mono}}
|jpt=Lost Item
|gen=II
|sprite=Lost Item IV
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Return to the {{OBP|Copycat|character}} for a Pass for the [[Magnet Train]].
|deschgss=The Poké Doll lost by the Copycat.
|descbw=The Mime Jr. doll that was lost by the Copycat.
|lochgss=[[Vermilion City]] [[Pokémon Fan Club]] (from a club member after hearing about {{OBP|Copycat|character}}'s missing doll)
|main=Lost Item
}}
 
{{Item
|name=Machine Part
|jp={{tt|きかいのぶひん|Kikai no Buhin}}
|jpt=Machine Part
|gen=II
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Take to the [[Kanto Power Plant]] to restore power to the [[Magnet Train]].
|deschgss=An important machine part for the Power Plant that was stolen.
|descbw=An important machine part for the Power Plant that was stolen.
|lochgss=[[Cerulean Gym]] (hidden inside one of the flotation tubes in the row of tubes closest to [[Misty]]'s pedestal)
|notes=Not to be confused with the {{color2|000|Machine Part (Orre)|Machine Part}} from {{color2|000|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|Pokémon XD}}.
|main=Machine Part
}}
 
{{Item
|name=Mystery Egg
|jp={{tt|ふしぎなタマゴ|Fushigi na Tamago}}
|jpt=Mystery Egg
|gen=II
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Take to [[Professor Elm]] so he can study it.
|deschgss=A mysterious Egg obtained from Mr. Pokémon. What's in the Egg is unknown.
|descbw=A mysterious Egg obtained from Mr. Pokémon. What's in the Egg is unknown.
|lochgss={{rt|30|Johto}} (from [[Mr. Pokémon]])
|main=Mystery Egg
}}
 
{{Item
|name=Pass
|jp={{tt|リニアパス|Rinia Pasu}}
|jpt={{tt|Linear|Magnet Train, known as Linear Motorcar in Japan}} Pass
|gen=II
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows the player to ride the [[Magnet Train]] between [[Saffron City]] and [[Goldenrod City]].
|deschgss=A ticket required for riding the Magnet Train. It allows you to ride whenever and however much you'd like.
|descbw=A ticket required for riding the Magnet Train. It allows you to ride whenever and however much you'd like.
|lochgss=[[Saffron City]] (from {{OBP|Copycat|character}} after returning the [[Lost Item]])
|main=Pass
}}
 
{{Item
|name=RageCandyBar
|sprite=Rage Candy Bar
|jp={{tt|いかりまんじゅう|Ikari Manjū}}
|jpt=Rage {{color2|000|wp:Manjū|Manjū}}
|gen=II
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|buyable=yes
|buy=300
|effect=Exchange in [[Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6)]] for {{TM|64|Explosion}}.
|deschgss=A famous candy in Mahogany Town. Many tourists like to buy them to take home.
|descbw=A famous Mahogany Town candy tourists like to buy and take home. It restores the HP of one Pokémon by 20 points.
|lochgss=[[Mahogany Town]] (purchase from man who stops the player from going to {{rt|44|Johto}})
|main=Rage Candy Bar
}}
 
{{Item
|name=Rainbow Wing
|jp={{tt|にじいろのはね|Nijīro no Hane}}
|jpt=Rainbow Feather
|gen=II
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows the player to encounter {{p|Ho-Oh}} in the [[Bell Tower]].
|deschgss=A mystical, rainbow feather that sparkles.
|descbw=A mystical<!--no comma--> rainbow feather that sparkles.
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] (from [[Radio Director|director]] after saving the tower from [[Team Rocket]]){{sup/4|HG}}<br>[[Pewter City]] (from an old man near the entrance to {{rt|3|Kanto}}){{sup/4|SS}}
|main=Rainbow Feather
}}
 
{{Item
|name=Red Scale
|jp={{tt|あかいウロコ|Akai Uroko}}
|jpt=Red Scale
|gen=II
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Take to [[Mr. Pokémon]] to exchange it for an [[Exp. Share]].
|deschgss=A scale from the red <sc>Gyarados</sc>. It glows red like a flame.
|descbw=A scale from the red Gyarados. It glows red like a flame.
|lochgss=[[Lake of Rage]] (after capturing or defeating the [[Red Gyarados]])
|main=Red Scale
}}
 
{{Item
|name=Red Orb
|sprite=Red Orb IV
|jp={{tt|べにいろのたま|Benīro no Tama}}
|jpt=Crimson Orb
|gen=III
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows the player to encounter {{p|Groudon}} in the [[Embedded Tower]].
|deschgss=A shiny red orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region.
|descbw=A shiny red orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region.
|lochgss={{rt|30|Johto}} (from [[Mr. Pokémon]] after both the [[National Pokédex]] and a [[First partner Pokémon#Kanto|Kanto first partner Pokémon]] has been obtained from [[Professor Oak]]){{sup/4|SS}}.
|main=Red Orb
}}
 
{{Item
|name=Silver Wing
|sprite=Silver Wing IV
|jp={{tt|ぎんいろのはね|Giniro no Hane}}
|jpt=Silver Feather
|gen=II
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows the player to encounter {{p|Lugia}} in the [[Whirl Islands]].
|deschgss=A strange, silvery feather that sparkles.
|descbw=A strange, silvery feather that sparkles.
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] (from [[Radio Director|director]] after saving the tower from [[Team Rocket]]){{sup/4|SS}}<br>[[Pewter City]] (from an old man near the entrance to {{rt|3|Kanto}}){{sup/4|HG}}
|main=Silver Feather
}}
 
{{Item
|name=SquirtBottle
|jp={{tt|ゼニガメじょうろ|Zenigame Jōro}}
|jpt={{tt|Zenigame|Squirtle}} Watering Can
|gen=II
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows the player to pass {{p|Sudowoodo}} on {{rt|36|Johto}}.
|effect2=Used to water planted [[Berry|Berries]]. If watering is done correctly, the resulting Berry trees will have higher amounts of Berries to pick.
|deschgss=A bottle used for watering plants in the Berry Pots.
|descbw=A bottle used for watering plants in the Berry Pots.
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod City]] Flower Shop (after defeating [[Whitney]])
|main=Squirt Bottle
}}
 
{{Item
|name=S.S. Ticket
|jp={{tt|ふねのチケット|Fune no Chiketto}}
|jpt=Ship Ticket
|gen=I
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows admission to the [[S.S. Aqua]].
|descdppt=The ticket required for sailing on the ferry S.S. Anne. It has a drawing of a ship on it.
|deschgss=The ticket required for sailing on the ferry S.S. Aqua. It has a drawing of a ship on it.
|descbw=The ticket required for sailing on the ferry S.S. Aqua. It has a drawing of a ship on it.
|lochgss=[[New Bark Town]] (from [[Professor Elm]] after entering the [[Hall of Fame]])
|notes=This item exists in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, but was {{color2|000|List of unobtainable items|dummied out}}.
|main=S.S. Ticket
}}
 
{{Item
|name=Tidal Bell
|jp={{tt|うみなりのスズ|Uminari no Suzu}}
|jpt=Tide {{color2|000|wp:Suzu|Suzu}}
|gen=IV
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Allows the [[Kimono Girl]]s to summon {{p|Lugia}}.
|deschgss=An old-fashioned bell with a gentle, soothing sound.
|descbw=A very old-fashioned bell that makes a gentle ringing.
|lochgss={{DL|Ecruteak City|Kimono Dance Theater}} (reward for defeating the Kimono Girls){{sup/4|SS}}
|main=Tidal Bell
}}
 
{{Item
|name=Unown Report
|jp={{tt|アンノーンノート|Annōn Nōto}}
|jpt={{tt|Unknown|Unown}} Notebook
|gen=IV
|genex=yes
|bag=Key items
|sell=0
|effect=Lists the caught {{p|Unown}} forms.
|deschgss=A report of all the discovered kinds of <sc>Unown</sc>.
|descbw=A report of all the discovered kinds of Unown.
|lochgss=[[Ruins of Alph]] (after solving the first wall puzzle)
|main=Unown Report
}}
 
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Latest revision as of 10:18, 9 March 2024

This is a list of all the Key Items that are found in Generation IV. Several of these are also Generation II Key Items due to Pokémon Gold and Silver being remade, and several appear in multiple generations.

Some items are specific to a certain region, while others can be found in both Sinnoh and Johto/Kanto.

Key Items found in all Generation IV games

Key Items exclusive to Diamond and Pearl

Key Items exclusive to Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

Key Items exclusive to Platinum

Key Items exclusive to Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver

Key Items exclusive to HeartGold and SoulSilver


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