List of Key Items (Generation III)

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This is a list of all key items that are found in Generation III. Please note that some of these are also part of the list of key items in Generation I due to Pokémon Red and Green being remade, and several appear in multiple generations.

Some items are specific to a certain region, while others can be found in both Kanto and Hoenn. Those that can be will be indicated.

List of key items in Generation III

Acro Bike

• Purpose: Use to move faster than walking. Performs tricks.
• Description: A folding bicycle capable of jumps and wheelies.
• Location: Mauville City

Auroraticket

• Purpose: Allows players to access Birth Island.
• Description:
• Location: Nintendo Event*

Basement Key

• Purpose: Allows access to New Mauville.
• Description: The key for New Mauville beneath Mauville City
• Location: Mauville City

Berry Pouch

• Purpose: Holds Berries.
• Description: A pouch for carrying Berries. It is attached to the bag's compartment for important items.
• Location: N/A

Bicycle

• Purpose: Use to move faster than walking.
• Description: A folding bicycle that allows faster movement than the running shoes.
• Location: Cerulean City

Bike Voucher

• Purpose: Exchange for Bicycle.
• Description: Take this voucher to the bike shop in Cerulean City and exchange it for a bicycle.
• Location: Vermilion City

Blue Orb

• Purpose: Use to awaken Kyogre.
• Description:
• Location: Mt. Pyre*

Card Key

• Purpose: Opens doors in Silph Co.
• Description: A card-type key that unlocks doors in Silph Co.'s head office in Saffron City.
• Location: Silph Co.

Claw Fossil

• Purpose: Take to Devon Corporation in Rustboro City to obtain a revived Anorith.
• Description: A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon.
• Location: Route 111

Coin Case

• Purpose: Holds up to 9999 coins for use at the Rocket Game Corner or Mauville Game Corner.
• Description: A case for holding coins obtained at the Game Corner. It holds up to 9,999 coins.
• Location:
  • Kanto: Celadon City
  • Hoenn: Mauville City

Contest Pass

• Purpose: Allows players to participate in Pokémon Contests.
• Description:
• Location: Verdanturf Town

Devon Goods

• Purpose: To be delivered to Captain Stern.
• Description:
• Location: Rusturf Tunnel

Devon Scope

• Purpose: Reveals hidden Pokémon.
• Description: A device by Devon that signals any unseeable Pokémon.
• Location: Route 120

Dome Fossil

• Purpose: Take to the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island to obtain a revived Kabuto.
• Description: A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a shell.
• Location: Mt. Moon

Eon Ticket

• Purpose: Allows players to access Southern Island.
• Description:
• Location: Nintendo Event*

Fame Checker

• Purpose: Tells about famous characters.
• Description: A device that enables you to recall what you've heard and seen about famous people.
• Location: Cerulean City

Go-Goggles

• Purpose: Allows players to enter the desert sandstorm.
• Description: Nifty goggles that protect eyes from desert sandstorms.
• Location: Lavaridge Town

Gold Teeth

• Purpose: Warden Slowpoke's false teeth. Return them to him for HM04 (Strength).
• Description:
• Location: Safari Zone

Good 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 Pokémon.
• Location:
  • Kanto: Fuchsia City
  • Hoenn: Route 118

Helix Fossil

• Purpose: Take to the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island to obtain a revived Omanyte.
• Description: A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a seashell.
• Location: Mt. Moon

Itemfinder

• Purpose: Locates items hidden on the ground.
• Description: A device used for finding items. If there is a hidden item nearby when it is used, it emits a signal.
• Location:
  • Kanto: Route 11
  • Hoenn: Route 110

Lift Key

• Purpose: Allows operation of the elevator in the Rocket Hideout.
• Description: A key that operates the elevator in Team Rocket's hideout. It bears the Team Rocket logo.
• Location: Rocket Hideout

Mach Bike

• Purpose: Use to move much faster than walking. Able to climb muddy slopes.
• Description: A folding bicycle that doubles your speed or better.
• Location: Mauville City

Magma Emblem

• Purpose: Use it to access Team Magma's lair.
• Description: A medal-like item in the same shape as Team Magma's mark.
• Location: Mt. Pyre*

Meteorite

• Purpose:
  • Kanto: Deliver to Lostelle's father on Two Island at Bill's request
  • Hoenn: Return to Professor Cozmo.
• Description:
  • Kanto: A meteorite that fell from space onto Mt. Moon long ago. It is very lumpy and hard.
  • Hoenn:
• Location:
  • Kanto: One Island
  • Hoenn: Mt. Chimney

Mysticticket

• Purpose: Allows players to access Navel Rock.
• Description:
• Location: Nintendo Event*

Oak's Parcel

• Purpose: Deliver to Professor Oak to receive a Pokédex.
• Description: A parcel to be delivered to Prof. Oak from Viridian City's Pokémon Mart.
• Location: Viridian City

Old Amber

• Purpose: Take to the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island to obtain a revived Aerodactyl.
• Description: A piece of amber that contains the genes of an ancient Pokémon. It is clear with a reddish tint.
• Location: Pewter Museum of Science

Old 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 Pokémon.
• Location:
  • Kanto: Vermilion City
  • Hoenn: Dewford Town

Old Sea Map

• Purpose: Allows access to Faraway Island
• Description:
• Location: Nintendo Event*

PokéBlock Case

• Purpose: Allows admission to the Safari Zone, holds PokéBlocks.
• Description: A case for holding Pokéblocks made with a berry blender.
• Location: Slateport City (Ruby, Sapphire), Lilycove City (Emerald)

Poké Flute

• Purpose: Awakens sleeping Pokémon.
• Description: A flute that is said to instantly awaken any Pokémon. It has a lovely tone.
• Location: Lavender Town

Powder Jar

• Purpose: Holds Berry powder from Berry Crush.
• Description: A jar for storing Berry Powder made using a Berry Crusher.
• Location: Cerulean City

Red Orb

• Purpose: Use to awaken Groudon.
• Description:
• Location: Mt. Pyre*

Rainbow Pass

• Purpose: Allows players to access the Sevii Islands.
• Description: A pass for ferries between Vermilion and the Sevii Islands. It features a drawing of a rainbow.
• Location: One Island

Root Fossil

• Purpose: Take to Devon Corporation in Rustboro City to obtain a revived Lileep.
• Description:
• Location: Route 111

Ruby

• Purpose: Give to Celio along with Sapphire to set up the Network Machine on One Island
• Description: An exquisitely beautiful gem that has a red glow. It symbolizes passion.
• Location: Mt. Ember

Sapphire

• Purpose: Give to Celio along with Ruby to set up the Network Machine on One Island
• Description: An exquisitely beautiful gem that has a blue glow. It symbolizes honesty.
• Location: Rocket Warehouse on Five Island

Scanner

• Purpose: Exchange for a DeepSeaScale or DeepSeaTooth.
• Description:
• Location: Abandoned Ship

Secret Key

• Purpose: Unlocks the door of Cinnabar Gym
• Description: The key to Cinnabar Island Gym's front door. It is colored red and decorated.
• Location: Pokémon Mansion

Silph Scope

• Purpose: Allows Template:Type2 Pokémon to be seen.
• Description: A scope that makes unseeable Pokémon visible. It is made by Silph Co.
• Location: Rocket Hideout

Soot Sack

• Purpose: Allows ashes to be collected.
• Description: A sack used to gather and hold volcanic ash.
• Location: Route 113

S.S. Ticket

• Purpose: Allows admission to the S.S. Anne/S.S. Tidal.
• Description:
  • Kanto: The ticket required for sailing on the ferry S.S. Anne. It has a drawing of a ship on it.
  • Hoenn: The ticket required for sailing on a ferry.
• Location:
  • Kanto: Sea Cottage
  • Hoenn: Littleroot Town

Storage Key

• Purpose: Allows a door to be opened on the Abandoned Ship.
• Location: Abandoned Ship

Super 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 Pokémon.
• Location:
  • Kanto: Route 12
  • Hoenn: Mossdeep City

Teachy TV

• Purpose: Teaches players how to capture Pokémon.
• Description: A television set that is tuned to a program with useful tips for novice Trainers.
• Location: Viridian City

TM Case

• Purpose: Holds TMs and HMs.
• Description: A case that holds TMs and HMs. It is attached to the bag's compartment for important items.
• Location: N/A

Town Map

• Purpose: Displays a map of Kanto and the Sevii Islands.
• Description: A very convenient map that can be viewed anytime. It even shows your present location.
• Location: Pallet Town

Tri Pass

• Purpose: Allows players to access the three northernmost Sevii Islands.
• Description: A pass for ferries between One, Two, and Three Island. It has a drawing of three islands.
• Location: Cinnabar Island

Wailmer Pail

• Purpose: Allows Berries to be watered.
• Description: A tool used for watering berries and plants.
• Location: Route 104

Vs Seeker

• Purpose: Allows Trainers to be rechallenged.
• Description: A device that indicates Trainers who want to battle. The battery charges while traveling.
• Location: Vermilion City

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