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.

This list includes only key items from the Game Boy Advance games. For lists of key items in each of the Gamecube games, see List of key items in Pokémon Colosseum and List of key items in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

List of key items in Generation III

File:Acro.png 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: A ticket required to board the ship to BIRTH ISLAND. It glows beautifully.
• 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* (Appears the the firstteim a player collects a berry)

Bicycle

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

File:Bike voucher.png 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: A blue, glowing orb said to contain an ancient power.
• 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.

File:Claw.png 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 (Ruby, Sapphire) Mirage Tower, Desert Underpass (Emerald: depends on which fossil is picked first)

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

File:Dome.png 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

File:Eon.png 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

File:Helix.png 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

Letter

• Purpose: To be delivered to Steven
• Description:
• Location: Devon Corporation

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

File:Mach.png 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: A meteorite found at Meteor Falls.
• Location:
  • Kanto: One Island
  • Hoenn: Mt. Chimney

Mysticticket

• Purpose: Allows players to access Navel Rock.
• Description: A ticket required to board the ship to Navel Rock. It glows with a mystic light.
• 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

File:Amber.png 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)

File:PokeFlute.png 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

Rm. 1 Key

• Purpose: Opens a room on the Abandoned Ship.
• Description:
• Location: Abandoned Ship

Rm. 2 Key

• Purpose: Opens a room on the Abandoned Ship.
• Description:
• Location: Abandoned Ship

Rm. 4 Key

• Purpose: Opens a room on the Abandoned Ship.
• Description:
• Location: Abandoned Ship

Rm. 6 Key

• Purpose: Opens a room on the Abandoned Ship.
• Description:
• Location: Abandoned Ship

File:Root.png Root Fossil

• Purpose: Take to Devon Corporation in Rustboro City to obtain a revived Lileep.
• Description:
• Location: Route 111 (Ruby, Sapphire) Mirage Tower, Desert Underpass (Emerald: depends on which fossil is picked first)

File:Ruby.png 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

File:Sapphire.png 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

File:Secret Key.png 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

Underground Key

• Purpose: Opens the sealed gate in New Mauville.
• Description:
• Location: Mauville City

Wailmer Pail

• Purpose: Allows Berries to be watered. If watering is done correctly, the resulting Berry trees will have more Berries to pluck.
• 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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