Type-enhancing item: Difference between revisions

A type-enhancing item, when held, enhances the power of attacks with the corresponding type. From Generation IV onward, these items boost the power of moves of the corresponding type by 20%; prior to Generation IV, they give boosts of 10%.

In Johto, several of these items can be obtained from the Week Siblings.

List of type-enhancing items

Black Belt くろおび Black Obi   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50* $500*
Effect: Boosts the power of Fighting-type moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Wesley at the Lake of RageWe RSE Held by Black Belt Nob's Machamp (after fourth battle) FRLG Route 15 (held by Crush Kin Ron & Mya's Pokémon), Viridian Gym (held by Black Belt Kiyo, Atsushi, and Takashi's Pokémon), Victory Road (held by Black Belt Daisuke's Pokémon), Sevault Canyon (held by Crush Girl Cyndy's Pokémon), Kindle Road (from the first rematch onward, held by Crush Girl Tanya and Sharon, Crush Kin Mik & Kia, and Black Belt Hugh and Shea's Pokémon) Colo Held by Shadow Hitmontop XD Held by Shadow Hitmonlee DPPt Route 221 HGSS Wesley at the Lake of RageWe BW Challenger's Cave, held by wild Sawk and wild Throh B2W2 Icirrus City, held by wild Sawk and wild Throh XY Reflection Cave, held by wild Sawk and wild Throh ORAS Held by wild Makuhita, wild Sawk, and wild Throh SM Poni Plains (dropped after ambush encounters), held by wild Makuhita
Description GSC Boosts fighting-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that boosts Fighting-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A belt that boosts determination and Fighting-type moves. Colo XD A hold item that boosts Fighting-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a belt that boosts determination and Fighting-type moves. BWB2W2 An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a belt that boosts determination and Fighting-type moves. XYORAS An item to be held by a Pokémon. This belt helps the wearer to focus and boosts the power of Fighting-type moves. SM An item to be held by a Pokémon. This belt helps the wearer to focus and boosts the power of Fighting-type moves.
Note: Formatted as Blackbelt in Generation II.

Black Glasses くろいメガネ Black Glasses   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50* $500*
Effect: Boosts the power of Dark-type moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Dark Cave RSE Route 116 FRLG Rocket Hideout Colo The Under Subway XD Held by Shadow Carvanha DPPt Celestic Town HGSS Dark Cave BW Desert Resort B2W2 Castelia City XY Lysandre Labs ORAS Route 116 SM Hano Beach, Haina Desert (dropped after ambush encounters), held by wild Sandile
Description GSC Powers up dark-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Dark-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A shady-looking pair of glasses that boosts Dark-type moves. Colo XD A hold item that raises the power of Dark-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a shady-looking pair of glasses that boosts Dark-type moves. BWB2W2 An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a shady-looking pair of glasses that boosts Dark-type moves. XYORAS An item to be held by a Pokémon. A pair of shady-looking glasses that boost the power of Dark-type moves. SM An item to be held by a Pokémon. A pair of shady-looking glasses that boost the power of Dark-type moves.
Note: Formatted as BlackGlasses prior to Generation VI

Charcoal もくたん Charcoal   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Price: $9800 Sell for: $4900* $500*
Effect: Boosts the power of Fire-type moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Azalea Town Poké Mart, Azalea Town (charcoal maker's assistant), Ruins of AlphC RSE Lavaridge Town FRLG Rocket Game Corner prize Colo Held by Shadow Quilava XD Held by Shadow Numel DPPt Route 227 HGSS Azalea Town (charcoal maker's assistant), Ruins of Alph PBR Held by Magmortar BW Nacrene City, Route 16 B2W2 Castelia City (×2), held by wild Torkoal XY Couriway Town, held by wild Torkoal ORAS Lavaridge Town, held by wild Vulpix and wild Torkoal SM Wela Volcano Park, held by wild Torkoal and wild Turtonator
Description GSC Powers up fire-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Fire-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A combustible fuel that boosts the power of Fire-type moves. Colo XD A hold item that raises the power of Fire-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a combustible fuel that boosts the power of Fire-type moves. BWB2W2 An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a combustible fuel that boosts the power of Fire-type moves. XYORAS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a combustible fuel that boosts the power of Fire-type moves. SM An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a combustible fuel that boosts the power of Fire-type moves.

Dragon Fang りゅうのキバ Dragon Fang   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50* $500*
Effect: Boosts the power of Dragon-type moves by 20% when held. Due to a glitch, in the core series Generation II handheld games, it does absolutely nothing and the Dragon Scale boosts Dragon-type moves instead.					Locations GSC Dragon's Den RSE Held by Dragon Tamer Nicholas's Shelgon (after fourth battle) FRLG Held by wild Dragonair Colo Held by Shadow Vibrava XD Held by Shadow Altaria DPPt Held by wild BagonPPt, Celestic TownPt HGSS Dragon's Den, held by wild Bagon and wild Shelgon BW Dragonspiral Tower, held by wild Bagon and wild Druddigon B2W2 Victory Road, held by wild Druddigon XY Victory Road, held by wild Bagon and wild Druddigon ORAS Held by wild Bagon and wild Druddigon SM Konikoni City, held by wild Bagon, wild Shelgon, and wild Salamence
Description GSC Powers up dragon-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Dragon-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A hard and sharp fang that boosts the power of Dragon-type moves. Colo XD A hold item that raises the power of Dragon-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a hard and sharp fang that ups the power of Dragon-type moves. BWB2W2 An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a hard and sharp fang that ups the power of Dragon-type moves. XYORAS An item to be held by a Pokémon. This hard and sharp fang boosts the power of Dragon-type moves. SM An item to be held by a Pokémon. This hard and sharp fang boosts the power of Dragon-type moves.

Hard Stone かたいいし Hard Stone   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50* $500*
Effect: Boosts the power of Rock-type moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Arthur on Route 36Th. RSE Trick House (Puzzle 3 prize), held by wild Aron and wild Lairon FRLG Held by wild Onix and wild Graveler Colo Held by Shadow Sudowoodo XD Held by Shadow Lunatone DPPt The Underground, held by wild Aron, wild Nosepass, and wild Corsola, Route 228Pt HGSS Arthur on Route 36Th, Rugged Road, held by wild Corsola, wild Nosepass, wild Aron, and wild Lairon BW Mistralton Cave, dust cloud, held by wild Corsola, wild Aron, wild Roggenrola, wild Boldore, wild Dwebble, and wild Crustle B2W2 Relic Passage, Join Avenue (Antique Shop) XY Route 8 (via Rock Smash), Ambrette Town (via Rock Smash), Cyllage City (via Rock Smash), Route 12 (via Rock Smash), Azure Bay (via Rock Smash), Route 13 (via Rock Smash), Route 18 (via Rock Smash), Terminus Cave (via Rock Smash), Victory Road (via Rock Smash), Glittering Cave (via Rock Smash), Secret Super Training, Spiky Rock 1 (in battles; using Hyper Voice or Rock Slide), held by wild Corsola, wild Nosepass, wild Aron, wild Lairon, wild Roggenrola, and wild Dwebble ORAS Trick House (Puzzle 2 prize), Rusturf Tunnel (via Rock Smash), Granite Cave (via Rock Smash), Route 111 (via Rock Smash), Route 114 (via Rock Smash), Lilycove City (via Rock Smash), Shoal Cave (via Rock Smash), Seafloor Cavern (via Rock Smash), Secret Super Training, held by wild Nosepass, wild Aron, wild Lairon, wild Roggenrola, wild Boldore, wild Dwebble, and wild Crustle SM Ten Carat Hill, Poké Pelago, held by wild Roggenrola and wild Boldore
Description GSC Powers up rock-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Rock-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. An unbreakable stone that boosts the power of Rock-type moves. Colo XD A hold item that raises the power of Rock-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is an unbreakable stone that ups the power of Rock-type moves. BWB2W2 An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is an unbreakable stone that ups the power of Rock-type moves. XYORAS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a durable stone that boosts the power of Rock-type moves. SM An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a durable stone that boosts the power of Rock-type moves.

Magnet じしゃく Magnet   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50* $500*
Effect: Boosts the power of Electric-type moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Sunny on Route 37Su RSE Trick House (Puzzle 6 prize) FRLG Held by wild Magneton XD Held by Shadow Voltorb DPPt Iron Island HGSS Sunny on Route 37Su BW Chargestone Cave B2W2 Chargestone Cave XY Kalos Power Plant ORAS Trick House (Puzzle 5 prize) SM Held by wild Nosepass
Description GSC Boosts electric-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that boosts Electric-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A powerful magnet that boosts the power of Electric-type moves. Colo XD A hold item that boosts Electric-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a powerful magnet that boosts the power of Electric-type moves. BWB2W2 An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a powerful magnet that boosts the power of Electric-type moves. XYORAS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a powerful magnet that boosts the power of Electric-type moves. SM An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a powerful magnet that boosts the power of Electric-type moves.
					This item was featured in the TCG.

Metal Coat メタルコート Metal Coat   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Price: $20000* $5000* Sell for: $50* $1000* $1* $2500-3250*
Effect: Boosts the power of Steel-type moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC S.S. Aqua, held by wild Magnemite, held by Maggie (Kanto Power Plant)C RSE Held by wild Magnemite and wild Magneton FRLG Memorial Pillar, Trainer Tower prize Colo Held by Shadow Metagross XD Held by Shadow Magneton DPPt Iron Island (from Byron), held by wild Magnemite, wild Steelix, wild Beldum, wild Bronzor, and wild Bronzong HGSS S.S. Aqua, held by wild Magnemite, wild Magneton, wild Steelix, wild Beldum, wild Metang, and wild Bronzor, held by Maggie (Kanto Power Plant), Pokéathlon DomeTuFrSa BW Route 13 and Twist Mountain, held by wild Magnemite, wild Metang, wild Metagross, and wild Bronzong B2W2 Chargestone Cave, Clay Tunnel, Join Avenue (Antique Shop), Black CityB2 XY Poké Ball Factory, PokéMileage Club (Balloon Popping, Lv. 1), held by wild Magneton ORAS New Mauville, held by wild Magnemite, wild Skarmory, and wild Bronzor SM Held by wild Magnemite, wild Skarmory, and wild Beldum MDRB Southern Cavern Conquest: Traveling merchant
Secondary effect: Causes Onix to evolve into Steelix when traded. Causes Scyther to evolve into Scizor when traded.
Description GSC Powers up steel-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Steel-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A special metallic film that boosts the power of Steel-type moves. Colo XD A hold item that raises the power of Steel-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a special metallic film that ups the power of Steel-type moves. BWB2W2 An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a special metallic film that ups the power of Steel-type moves. XYORAS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a special metallic film that can boost the power of Steel-type moves. SM An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a special metallic film that can boost the power of Steel-type moves. MDRB It enables a certain kind of Pokémon to evolve. Give it to the Pokémon when it's ready to evolve. MDTDS A mysterious substance full of a special filmy metal. It allows certain kinds of Pokémon to evolve. Conquest Enables certain Pokémon to evolve. Improves Steel-type attacks.

Miracle Seed きせきのタネ Miracle Seed   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50* $500*
Effect: Boosts the power of Grass-type moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Route 32 RSE Petalburg Woods FRLG Rocket Game Corner prize Colo Held by Shadow Bayleef XD Held by Shadow Tangela DPPt Floaroma Meadow, held by wild Cherubi HGSS Route 32, Yellow Forest, held by wild Cherubi BW Nacrene City, Pinwheel Forest, held by wild Maractus and wild Cherrim B2W2 Castelia City (×2), held by wild Maractus XY Couriway Town, Berry fields, held by wild Pumpkaboo (Super Size) ORAS Petalburg Woods, held by wild Cherrim and wild Maractus SM Route 8, Lush Jungle, held by wild Fomantis
Description GSC Powers up grass-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Grass-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A seed imbued with life that boosts the power of Grass-type moves. Colo XD A hold item that raises the power of Grass-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a seed imbued with life that ups the power of Grass-type moves. BWB2W2 An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a seed imbued with life that ups the power of Grass-type moves. XYORAS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a seed imbued with life force that boosts the power of Grass-type moves. SM An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a seed imbued with life force that boosts the power of Grass-type moves.

Mystic Water しんぴのしずく Mysterious Droplet   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50* $500*
Effect: Boosts the power of Water-type moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Cherrygrove City, Ruins of AlphC RSE Weather Institute (held by gift Castform) FRLG Rocket Game Corner prize Colo Held by Shadow Croconaw XD Held by Shadow Seel DPPt Pastoria City, held by wild Castform HGSS Cherrygrove City, Ruins of Alph BW Nacrene City, Wellspring Cave B2W2 Route 4, Castelia City, held by wild Castform XY Couriway Town, held by wild Lapras ORAS Weather Institute (held by gift Castform), held by wild Goldeen and wild Seaking SM Paniola Ranch, held by wild Goldeen, wild Seaking, wild Lapras, wild Castform, wild Dewpider and wild Araquanid
Description GSC Powers up water-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Water-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A teardrop-shaped gem that boosts the power of Water-type moves. Colo XD A hold item that raises the power of Water-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a teardrop-shaped gem that ups the power of Water-type moves. BWB2W2 An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a teardrop-shaped gem that ups the power of Water-type moves. XYORAS An item to be held by a Pokémon. This teardrop-shaped gem boosts the power of Water-type moves. SM An item to be held by a Pokémon. This teardrop-shaped gem boosts the power of Water-type moves.

Never-Melt Ice とけないこおり Never-Melting Ice   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50* $500*
Effect: Boosts the power of Ice-type moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Ice Path RSE Shoal Cave FRLG Icefall Cave, held by wild Dewgong Colo Held by Shadow Delibird XD Held by Shadow Swinub DPPt Snowpoint TempleDP, Mt. CoronetPt, held by wild Snover and wild Abomasnow HGSS Ice Path BW Cold Storage, held by wild Cryogonal B2W2 Dragonspiral Tower (winter only) XY Frost Cavern, Iceberg (in battles; using Hyper Voice or Rock Slide), held by wild Snover, wild Abomasnow, and wild Cryogonal ORAS Shoal Cave SM Seaward Cave, Route 10, held by wild Vanillite and wild Vanillish
Description GSC Powers up ice-type moves. RSE A hold item that raises the power of Ice-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A piece of ice that repels heat and boosts Ice-type moves. Colo XD A hold item that raises the power of Ice-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a piece of ice that repels heat and boosts Ice-type moves. BWB2W2 An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a piece of ice that repels heat and boosts Ice-type moves. XYORAS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a piece of ice that repels heat effects and boosts Ice-type moves. SM An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a heat-repelling piece of ice that boosts the power of Ice-type moves.
Note: Formatted as NeverMeltIce prior to Generation VI

Pink Bow ピンクのリボン Pink Ribbon   ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts the power of Normal-type moves by 10% when held.					Locations GSC Tuscany on Route 29Tu, Goldenrod Radio Tower
Description GSC Powers up normal-type moves. (HOLD)

Poison Barb どくバリ Poison Barb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50* $500*
Effect: Boosts the power of Poison-type moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Frieda on Route 32Fr, held by wild Beedrill RSE Held by wild Cacnea and wild Roselia FRLG Held by wild Arbok Colo Held by Shadow Qwilfish XD Held by Shadow Beedrill DPPt Route 206, held by wild Tentacool, wild Tentacruel, wild Qwilfish, wild Roselia, wild Budew, wild Skorupi, and wild Drapion HGSS Frieda on Route 32Fr, held by wild Beedrill, wild Tentacool, wild Tentacruel, wild Qwilfish, wild Roselia, wild Budew, and wild Skorupi BW Route 8, held by wild Beedrill, wild Budew, wild Vespiquen, wild Venipede, and wild Whirlipede B2W2 Route 22, held by wild Skorupi, wild Qwilfish, and wild Roselia XY Route 4, held by wild Tentacool, wild Qwilfish, wild Roselia, wild Budew, wild Skorupi, wild Drapion, and wild Venipede ORAS Held by wild Tentacool, wild Tentacruel, wild Roselia, and wild Skorupi SM Melemele Meadow, Hano Beach (dropped after ambush encounters), held by wild Tentacool, wild Tentacruel and wild Mareanie
Description GSC Powers up poison-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Poison-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A small, poisonous barb that boosts the power of Poison-type moves. Colo XD A hold item that raises the power of Poison-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a small, poisonous barb that ups the power of Poison-type moves. BWB2W2 An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a small, poisonous barb that ups the power of Poison-type moves. XYORAS An item to be held by a Pokémon. This small, poisonous barb boosts the power of Poison-type moves. SM An item to be held by a Pokémon. This small, poisonous barb boosts the power of Poison-type moves.
					This item was featured in the TCG.

Polkadot Bow みずたまリボン Polka-dot Ribbon   ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts the power of Normal-type moves by 10% when held.					Locations GSC Held by wild Jigglypuff traded from Generation I
Description GSC Powers up normal-type moves. (HOLD)

Sharp Beak するどいくちばし Sharp Beak   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50* $500*
Effect: Boosts the power of Flying-type moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Monica on Route 40Mo, held by wild Fearow RSE Held by wild Doduo and wild Dodrio FRLG Held by wild Fearow and wild Skarmory Colo Held by Shadow Skarmory XD Held by Shadow Spearow DPPt Held by wild Fearow and wild Doduo HGSS Monica on Route 40Mo, held by wild Fearow, wild Doduo, and wild Dodrio BW Mistralton City, held by wild Fearow and wild Doduo B2W2 Mistralton City XY Route 5, held by wild Fearow and wild Doduo ORAS S.S. Tidal, held by wild Doduo SM Route 3, Route 3 (dropped after ambush encounters), held by wild Spearow and wild Fearow
Description GSC Powers up flying-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Flying-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A long, sharp beak that boosts the power of Flying-type moves. Colo XD A hold item that raises the power of Flying-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a long, sharp beak that boosts the power of Flying-type moves. BWB2W2 An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a long, sharp beak that boosts the power of Flying-type moves. XYORAS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a long, sharp beak that boosts the power of Flying-type moves. SM An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a long, sharp beak that boosts the power of Flying-type moves.

Silk Scarf シルクのスカーフ Silk Scarf   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50* $500*
Effect: Boosts the power of Normal-type moves by 20% when held.					Locations RSE Dewford Town FRLG Lost Cave Colo Agate Village XD Held by Shadow Zangoose DPPt Veilstone Game Corner prize HGSS Goldenrod Game Corner prize, Celadon Game Corner prize, Mom BW Route 6 B2W2 Virbank Complex XY Coumarine City ORAS Dewford Town SM Hau'oli City, held by wild Trubbish and Garbodor
Description RSE A hold item that raises the power of Normal-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A sumptuous scarf that boosts the power of Normal-type moves. Colo XD A hold item that raises the power of Normal-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a sumptuous scarf that boosts the power of Normal-type moves. BWB2W2 An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a sumptuous scarf that boosts the power of Normal-type moves. XYORAS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a sumptuous scarf that boosts the power of Normal-type moves. SM An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a sumptuous scarf that boosts the power of Normal-type moves.

Silver Powder ぎんのこな Silver Powder   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50* $500*
Effect: Boosts the power of Bug-type moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Held by wild Butterfree RSE Held by Bug Maniac BrandonRS or JeffreyE's Masquerain (after fourth battle) FRLG Held by wild Venomoth Colo Held by Shadow Ariados XD Held by Shadow Venomoth DPPt Eterna Forest HGSS Held by wild Butterfree and wild Masquerain, Dim Cave BW Pinwheel Forest, held by wild Butterfree and wild Volcarona B2W2 Held by wild Volcarona XY Route 7, held by wild Masquerain ORAS Held by wild Masquerain SM Berry fields, held by wild Butterfree and wild Masquerain
Description GSC Powers up bug-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Bug-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A shiny silver powder that boosts the power of Bug-type moves. Colo XD A hold item that raises the power of Bug-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a shiny, silver powder that ups the power of Bug-type moves. BWB2W2 An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a shiny, silver powder that ups the power of Bug-type moves. XYORAS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a shiny, silver powder that will boost the power of Bug-type moves. SM An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a shiny, silver powder that will boost the power of Bug-type moves.
Note: Formatted as SilverPowder prior to Generation VI.

Soft Sand やわらかいすな Soft Sand   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50* $500*
Effect: Boosts the power of Ground-type moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Route 34 RSE Route 109, held by wild Trapinch FRLG Held by wild Sandslash Colo Held by Shadow Piloswine XD Held by Shadow Dugtrio DPPt Mt. Coronet, held by wild Diglett, wild Dugtrio, and wild Trapinch HGSS Santos in Blackthorn CitySa, held by wild Diglett, wild Dugtrio, and wild Trapinch BW Desert Resort, held by wild Trapinch and wild Stunfisk B2W2 Desert Resort, held by wild Trapinch and wild Stunfisk XY Geosenge Town, Route 8 (via Rock Smash), Ambrette Town (via Rock Smash), Cyllage City (via Rock Smash), Route 12 (via Rock Smash), Azure Bay (via Rock Smash), Route 13 (via Rock Smash), Route 18 (via Rock Smash), Terminus Cave (via Rock Smash), Victory Road (via Rock Smash), Sand pile (in battles; using Hyper Voice or Rock Slide), held by wild Dugtrio, wild Trapinch, and wild Stunfisk ORAS Route 109, Rusturf Tunnel (via Rock Smash), Granite Cave (via Rock Smash), Route 111 (via Rock Smash), Route 114 (via Rock Smash), Lilycove City (via Rock Smash), Shoal Cave (via Rock Smash), Seafloor Cavern (via Rock Smash), held by wild Diglett, wild Nincada, and wild Trapinch SM Melemele Sea, dropped by ambush encounters: Diglett's Tunnel, Poni Coast, Vast Poni Canyon, Verdant Cavern, held by wild Diglett, wild Dugtrio and wild Trapinch
Description GSC Powers up ground-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Ground-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A loose, silky sand that boosts the power of Ground-type moves. Colo XD A hold item that raises the power of Ground-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a loose, silky sand that boosts the power of Ground-type moves. BWB2W2 An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a loose, silky sand that boosts the power of Ground-type moves. XYORAS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a loose, silky sand that boosts the power of Ground-type moves. SM An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a loose, silky sand that boosts the power of Ground-type moves.

Spell Tag のろいのおふだ Cursed O-fuda   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50* $500*
Effect: Boosts the power of Ghost-type moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Santos in Blackthorn CitySa, held by wild Misdreavus RSE Held by wild Duskull, wild Dusclops, wild Shuppet, and wild Banette FRLG Held by wild Haunter and wild Misdreavus Colo Held by Shadow Misdreavus XD Held by Shadow Banette DPPt House on Route 217, Lost TowerPt, held by wild Banette HGSS Celadon Condominiums, held by wild Shuppet and wild Banette BW Celestial Tower, held by wild Shuppet, wild Yamask, and wild Cofagrigus B2W2 Lentimas Town, Strange House XY Route 14, held by wild Banette ORAS Held by wild Shuppet, wild Duskull, and wild Cofagrigus SM Memorial Hill, Hano Beach (dropped after ambush encounters), held by wild Sandygast
Description GSC Powers up ghost-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that raises the power of Ghost-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A sinister, eerie tag that boosts Ghost-type moves. Colo XD A hold item that raises the power of Ghost-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a sinister, eerie tag that boosts the power of Ghost-type moves. BWB2W2 An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a sinister, eerie tag that boosts the power of Ghost-type moves. XYORAS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a sinister, eerie tag that boosts the power of Ghost-type moves. SM An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a sinister, eerie tag that boosts the power of Ghost-type moves.

Twisted Spoon まがったスプーン Twisted Spoon   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50* $500*
Effect: Boosts the power of Psychic-type moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC Held by wild Kadabra traded from Pokémon Yellow RSE Held by wild Abra FRLG Held by wild Abra and wild Kadabra Colo Held by Shadow Meditite XD Held by Shadow Ralts DPPt Held by wild Abra and wild Kadabra HGSS Tuscany on Route 29Tu, held by wild Abra and wild Kadabra BW Dreamyard B2W2 Castelia Sewers XY Lost Hotel, held by wild Abra ORAS Held by wild Abra SM Malie City, held by wild Abra
Description GSC Powers up psychic-type moves. (HOLD) RSE A hold item that boosts Psychic-type moves. FRLG An item to be held by a Pokémon. A spoon imbued with telekinetic power boosts Psychic-type moves. Colo XD A hold item that boosts Psychic-type moves. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a spoon imbued with telekinetic power that boosts Psychic-type moves. BWB2W2 An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a spoon imbued with telekinetic power that boosts Psychic-type moves. XY An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a spoon imbued with telekinetic power that boosts Psychic-type moves. ORAS An item to be held by a Pokémon. This spoon is imbued with telekinetic power and boosts Psychic-type moves. SM An item to be held by a Pokémon. This spoon is imbued with telekinetic power and boosts Psychic-type moves.
Note: Formatted as TwistedSpoon prior to Generation VI.

Pokémon-specific type-enhancing items

Soul Dew こころのしずく Soul Dew   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold*
Effect: Increases both the Special Attack and Special Defense of Latios or Latias by 50%.Gen III-VI Increases the power of Psychic- and Dragon-type moves used by Latios or Latias by 20%.Gen VII					Locations RSE Held by Latios or Latias on Southern Island (event) HGSS Pewter City (event) PBR 14400 Poké Coupons B2W2 Dreamyard ORAS Held by Latios or Latias on Southern Island (event) SM Aether Paradise (post-game)
Description RS Hold item: Raises Sp. Atk & Sp. Def of Latios & Latias. E Hold item: raises Sp. Atk & Sp. Def of Latios & Latias. FRLG An orb to be held by a Latios or Latias. It raises the Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. Colo XD Hold item: Raises Sp. Atk & Sp. Def of Latios & Latias. DPPt HGSS A wondrous orb to be held by Latios or Latias. It raises both the Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. BWB2W2 A wondrous orb to be held by Latios or Latias. It raises both the Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. XYORAS A wondrous orb to be held by either Latios or Latias. It raises both the Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. SM A wondrous orb to be held by either Latios or Latias. It raises the power of Psychic- and Dragon-type moves.

Adamant Orb こんごうだま Diamond Orb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $10000 Cannot be sold*
Effect: Boosts the power of Dragon- and Steel-type moves by 20% when held by Dialga.					Locations DPPt Spear PillarD, Mt. CoronetPt HGSS Sinjoh Ruins (held by Dialga) BW Marvelous Bridge (given by the Shadow Triad) B2W2 Dragonspiral Tower XY Terminus Cave ORAS Route 128 SM Hau'oli City Mall (Antiquities of the Ages)
Secondary effect: Allows the player to encounter Dialga at Spear PillarPt.
Description DPPt HGSS A brightly gleaming orb to be held by Dialga. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Steel-type moves. BWB2W2 A brightly gleaming orb to be held by Dialga. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Steel-type moves. XYORAS A brightly gleaming orb to be held by Dialga. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Steel-type moves when it is held. SM A brightly gleaming orb to be held by Dialga. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Steel-type moves when it is held.
					This item was featured in the TCG.

Lustrous Orb しらたま White Orb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $10000 Cannot be sold*
Effect: Boosts the power of Dragon- and Water-type moves by 20% when held by Palkia.					Locations DPPt Spear PillarP, Mt. CoronetPt HGSS Sinjoh Ruins (held by Palkia) BW Marvelous Bridge (given by the Shadow Triad) B2W2 Dragonspiral Tower XY Terminus Cave ORAS Route 129 SM Hau'oli City Mall (Antiquities of the Ages)
Secondary effect: Allows the player to encounter Palkia at Spear Pillar.Pt
Description DPPt HGSS A beautifully glowing orb to be held by Palkia. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Water-type moves. BWB2W2 A beautifully glowing orb to be held by Palkia. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Water-type moves. XYORAS A beautifully glowing orb to be held by Palkia. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Water-type moves when it is held. SM A beautifully glowing orb to be held by Palkia. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Water-type moves when it is held.
					This item was featured in the TCG.

Griseous Orb はっきんだま Platinum Orb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $10000 Cannot be sold*
Effect: Boosts the power of Dragon- and Ghost-type moves by 20% when held by Giratina.					Locations Pt Distortion World (from Turnback Cave) HGSS Sinjoh Ruins (held by Giratina) BW Marvelous Bridge (given by the Shadow Triad) B2W2 Dragonspiral Tower XY Terminus Cave ORAS Route 130 SM Hau'oli City Mall (Antiquities of the Ages)
Secondary effect: Allows Giratina to be in its Origin Forme outside of the Distortion World. Cannot be traded and can only be held by Giratina.PtHGSS
Description Pt HGSS A glowing orb to be held by Giratina. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Ghost-type moves. BWB2W2 A glowing orb to be held by Giratina. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Ghost-type moves. XYORAS A glowing orb to be held by Giratina. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Ghost-type moves when it is held. SM A glowing orb to be held by Giratina. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Ghost-type moves when it is held.

Incenses

Main article: Incense

Plates

Main article: Plate

Gems

Main article: Gem

Artwork

Underground

This is artwork of the items as seen in the Sinnoh Underground.

Hard Stone

Global Link

These are artwork of the items as seen in the Pokémon Global Link.

Black Belt	Black Glasses	Charcoal	Dragon Fang
Hard Stone	Magnet	Metal Coat	Miracle Seed
Mystic Water	Never-Melt Ice	Poison Barb	Sharp Beak
Silk Scarf	Silver Powder	Soft Sand	Spell Tag
Twisted Spoon

In the anime

The first type-enhancing item to be introduced was Charcoal in A Farfetch'd Tale. Though the significance of Charcoal was explained in detail, and Ash and his friends were given some Charcoal as a gift, its Fire-enhancing properties were not revealed.

A Mystic Water was the prize for winning at the Whirl Cup in The Perfect Match!. Another one appeared in Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!, where Kanoa found it from a sunken ship, giving it to Ida as a gift.

A Dragon Fang appeared in Beauty is Skin Deep as the treasure of Clair's family, kept in Blackthorn Gym. It is the fang of an ancient dragon Pokémon that terrorized Blackthorn City. The Dragon Fang is part of a ritual with the purpose of bringing peace to all Dragon-type Pokémon. The ritual involves the Blackthorn Gym Leader placing it on a special ceremonial table, then pouring water over it, causing a light dragon to burst out of it and rise into the sky. Legend says that this light dragon becomes a star and watches over all Dragon-type Pokémon. Another Dragon Fang appeared in Showdown At Linoone as one of the items Tokin picked up.

A Black Belt and a Twisted Spoon appeared in Climbing the Tower of Success! as items looked for during the Wishing Bell Festival scavenger hunt. A Never-Melt Ice was also looked for, but the boy looking for it only found regular ice.

In Currying Favor and Flavor!, Ash and Mallow found a Miracle Seed in a hollowed-out stump full of Berries in Lush Jungle while collecting ingredients for the "Akala Curry".

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  Charcoal

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  A Mystic Water

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  A Dragon Fang

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  A Black Belt

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  A Twisted Spoon

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  A Miracle Seed

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In The Last Battle IV, during the final battle against the Masked Man, Misty, Blaine, and Lt. Surge used Mystic Water, Charcoal, and Magnet to power up the moves of Suicune, Entei, and Raikou, respectively. Notably, the Magnet that appeared was a lodestone rather than a horseshoe magnet as seen in the games, due to the fact that this round was released before the Magnet was given a sprite in the games.

In Vexing Vespiquen & Unmanageable Mothim II, Diamond found a Metal Coat in Byron's vacation home on Iron Island and subsequently gave it to his Shieldon to hold.

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  Magnet, Mystic Water, and Charcoal

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  Metal Coat

Trivia

• Charcoal is the only item available for purchase in a regular store. Some other type-enhancing items can also be purchased, but only from Game Corners.
• Pixie Plate is currently the only type-enhancing item that enhances the power of Fairy-type attacks.

Type-enhancing items
Items	Plates	Incenses	Orbs	Gems	Soul Dew

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