List of Key Items (Generation IV)

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This article contains an item known as the "Secret Key", related to Rotom. For the item used in Kanto to open the Cinnabar Gym, see here and here.

This is a list of all key items that are found in Generation IV. Please note that some of these are also part of the list of key items in Generation II 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 Johto and Sinnoh. Those that can be will be indicated.

List of key items in Generation IV

File:AzureFluteSprite.png Azure Flute

Japanese: てんかいのふえ Heaven Flute
Purpose: Plays a melody that's beyond this world; opens the stairway to an Arceus in the Hall of Origin.
Description: A flute that puts out echoing sounds that do not seem to be of this world. It is unknown who made it.
Location: Given to the player by the man in the green jacket in any Pokémon Mart. Must be downloaded through Mystery Gift at a future Nintendo event, or obtained through Action Replay.

File:Bike.png Bicycle

Japanese: じてんしゃ Bicycle
Purpose: Allows for faster travel than walking or running. Players can press B to change between the two gear settings.
Description: A folding Bicycle that enables much faster movement than the Running Shoes.
Location: Given away by the owner of Rad Rickshaw's Cycle Shop in Eterna City after saving him from Team Galactic.

File:Coincase.jpg Coin Case

Japanese: コインケース Coin Case
Purpose: Used for storing Coins from Veilstone Game Corner.
Description: A case for holding Coins obtained at the Game Corner. It holds up to 50,000 Coins.
Location: Given away by a clown in Veilstone City.

File:Coupon sprites.png Coupons 1, 2, and 3

Japanese: ひきかえけん1・2・3 Vouchers 1, 2, and 3
Purpose: Coupons needed to obtain the Pokétch.
Description: A coupon to be exchanged for a Pokémon Watch (Pokétch for short). Three coupons are needed.
Location: Each of these is given out by a different clown in Jubilife City. They 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.

File:Explorer Kit sprite.png Explorer Kit

Japanese: たんけんセット Exploration Set
Purpose: Used for going into the Sinnoh Underground.
Description: A bag filled with convenient tools for exploring. It provides access to the Underground.
Location: Given away by the Underground Man in his house in Eterna City.

File:Fashion Case sprite.png Fashion Case

Japanese: アクセサリーいれ Accessory Container
Purpose: Stores Accessories for Hearthome City's Super Contests.
Description: A fancy case for the tidy and organized storage of colorful Pokémon Accessories.
Location: A man in Jubilife City will give this away.

File:Galactic Key sprite.png Galactic Key

Japanese: ギンガだんのカギ Team Galactic's Key
Purpose: Opens the door to the Team Galactic HQ in Veilstone City.
Description: A card key for disengaging security systems in the Galactic HQ. Losing it can result in punishment, apparently.
Location: Can be found in Veilstone City's Team Galactic HQ basement.

File:Glacidea flower.png Gracidea

Japanese: グラシデアのはな Gracidea Flower
Purpose: Transforms any Shaymin from Land Forme to Sky Forme.
Description: A flower sometimes bundled in bouquets to convey gratitude on special occasions like birthdays.
Location: Can be found in Floaroma Town in Pokémon Platinum. The player must have an event Shaymin in their party.

File:Good Rod sprite.png Good Rod

Japanese: いいつりざお Good Fishing Rod
Purpose: Allows the player to fish in bodies of water. Better than the Old Rod.
Description: A new, good-quality fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon.
Location: Given out by a fisherman on Route 209.

File:Journal sprite.png Journal

Japanese: ぼうけんノート Adventure Notebook
Purpose: 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.
Description: A notebook that keeps a day-to-day record of your adventure so far.
Location: Given out by the player's mother in Twinleaf Town.

File:Lunar Wing.png Lunar Wing

Japanese: みかづきのはね Crescent Moon Feather
Purpose: Used to cure the sailor's son's nightmares in Canalave City.
Description: A feather that glows like the moon. It is said to possess the power to dispel nightmares.
Location: This will be left behind on Fullmoon Island after encountering Cresselia.

File:Member Card sprite.png Member Card

Japanese: メンバーズカード Member's Card
Purpose: A 50-year old key for accessing the motel in Canalave City; allows access to battle a Darkrai.
Description: A card needed for entering the inn in Canalave City. Oddly, the last date marked on it was 50 years ago.
Location: The Membership Card was obtainable at an official Nintendo event in Japan. As of yet it has not been made available in other countries.

File:Oak's Letter sprite.png Oak's Letter

Japanese: オーキドのてがみ Ōkido's Letter
Purpose: A letter from Professor Oak to be taken to Route 224; allows access to battle Shaymin.
Description: A letter from Prof. Oak. Written in it is a request for you to go to Rt. 224.
Location: Given to the player by the man in the green jacket in any Poké Mart. Must be downloaded through Mystery Gift at a future Nintendo event.

File:Old Charm sprite.png Old Charm

Japanese: こだいのおまもり Ancient Omamori
Purpose: Cynthia asks the player to deliver this to Celestic Town. It is made from Pokémon bones.
Description: An ancient good-luck charm made of Pokémon bones to be taken to the elder of Celestic Town.
Location: Cynthia will give this to the player on Route 210.

File:Old Rod sprite.png Old Rod

Japanese: ボロのつりざお Worn-out Fishing Rod
Purpose: Allows the player to fish in bodies of water.
Description: An old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon.
Location: A fisherman in western Jubilife City will give this away.

File:Pal Pad sprite.png Pal Pad

Japanese: ともだちてちょう Friend Notepad
Purpose: Stores Friend Codes of other players.
Description: A convenient notepad that is used for registering your friends and keeping a record of game play.
Location: Basement of Oreburgh City's Pokémon Center.

File:Parcel sprite.png Parcel

Japanese: おとどけもの Parcel
Purpose: A package to deliver to the rival. It contains two Town Maps, one for him, and one for the player.
Description: A parcel entrusted in your care. You are supposed to deliver it to your childhood friend who left Twinleaf Town.
Location: Given out in Twinleaf Town by the rival's mother.

File:Poffin Case sprite.png Poffin Case

Japanese: ポフィンケース Poffin Case
Purpose: Stores the Poffin that have been made.
Description: A case for storing Poffin cooked from Berries in Hearthome City.
Location: Given away in Hearthome City by the Pokémon Fan Club President.

File:Point Card sprite.png Point Card

Japanese: ポイントカード Point Card
Purpose: Stores the Battle Points earned in the Battle Tower.
Description: A card that lists the Battle Points you have earned.
Location: Given out by a receptionist upon entering the Battle Park. (Pokémon Diamond and Pearl only)

Poké Radar

Japanese: ポケトレ Poké Trace
Purpose: Locates hidden Pokémon in the grass; requires 50 steps to charge after use.
Description: A tool that can search out Pokémon that are hiding in grass. Its battery is recharged as you walk.
Location: Professor Oak gives this away in Sandgem Town after the Sinnoh Dex has been completed.

File:Seal Case sprite.png Seal Case

Japanese: シールいれ Seal Container
Purpose: Stores the Seals collected or bought during the game.
Description: A case for storing Seals that can be applied to the capsule cases of Poké Balls.
Location: A woman in eastern Solaceon Town will give this away.

SecretPotion

Japanese: ひでんのくすり Secret Medicine
Purpose: Cures the headaches of the Psyduck who were blocking the upper section of Route 210.
Description: A fantastic medicine dispensed by the pharmacy in Cianwood City. It fully heals a Pokémon of any ailment.
Location:
- Johto: Cianwood City
- Sinnoh: Valor Lakefront

File:Secret key sprite.png Secret Key

Japanese: ひみつのカギ Secret Key
Purpose: Opens up a secret room at the Galactic Eterna Building, containing five appliances necessary for a Rotom to change between its six forms.
Description: A high-tech key that has to be used at a specific location. It emits a special electric signal to open a door.
Location: Given out by Nintendo via Mystery Gift (Pokémon Platinum only).

File:Sprayduck sprite.png Sprayduck

Japanese: コダックじょうろ Koduck Watering Can
Purpose: Used to water planted Berries. If watering is done correctly, the resulting Berry trees will have higher amounts of Berries to pick and store.
Description: A watering can shaped like a Psyduck. It helps promote healthy growth of Berries planted in soft soil.
Location: Obtained at Floaroma Town's Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop.

File:Storage Key sprite.png Storage Key

Japanese: そうこのカギ Storage Key
Purpose: Opens the door to the Team Galactic Warehouse.
Description: The key to Team Galactic's sinister warehouse located at the edge of Veilstone City.
Location: Veilstone City.

File:Suite Key sprite.png Suite Key

Japanese: ルームキー Room Key
Purpose: Someone staying at the Hotel Grand Lake is looking for it; return it to her for a Lava Cookie.
Description: A key to one of the suites at the luxury hotel by a lake. For some odd reason, it often disappears.
Location: Use the Dowsing Machine at Route 213.

File:Super Rod sprite.png Super Rod

Japanese: すごいつりざお Amazing Fishing Rod
Purpose: Allows the player to fish in bodies of water. Best Rod of all.
Description: An awesome, high-tech fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon.
Location: A fisherman in the Fight Area will give this away.

File:TownMapSprite.png Town Map

Japanese: タウンマップ Town Map
Purpose: Displays a map of Sinnoh and the player's current location. Details of routes and cities can be accessed by the touch screen.
Description: A very convenient map that can be viewed anytime. It even shows your present location.
Location: The rival will give this out in Jubilife City after the parcel has been delivered.

File:Vs Recorder Sprite.png Vs. Recorder

Japanese: バトルレコーダー Battle Recorder
Purpose: Allows the player to record and replay battles, and send them over Nintendo Wi-Fi. Stores information on the player's Battle Points and the rewards obtained from defeating Frontier Brains.
Description: An amazing device that can record a battle either between friends or at a special battle facility.
Location: Given to the player by Looker after encountering him in Jubilife City; exclusive to Pokémon Platinum.

File:Vs Seeker sprite.png Vs. Seeker

Japanese: バトルサーチャー Battle Searcher
Purpose: Allows the player to challenge Pokémon Trainers more than once; requires 100 steps to recharge after use.
Description: A device that indicates Trainers who want to battle. Its battery charges while you walk.
Location: The Professor's Assistant will give this away on Route 207.

File:Works Key sprite.png Works Key

Japanese: はつでんしょキー Powerplant Key
Purpose: The key for accessing the Valley Windworks.
Description: A large key for operating the doors of the Valley Windworks in the canyon. It was held by a Team Galactic Grunt.
Location: An old man will give this out in the Floaroma Meadow.

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