Type-enhancing item

A type-enhancing item, when held, enhances the power of attacks with the corresponding type. In Generation IV, these items boost attacks by 20%; in previous generations, they only boost attacks by 10%. For example, if a Pokémon holds Charcoal, and uses the Template:Type2 move Heat Wave, the power of 100 will be increased by 20% to 120.

If these items are sold, Poké Marts will pay $50 for them with the exception of Charcoal, for which Poké Marts will pay $4,900, and the Adamant, Lustrous, and Griseous Orbs for which Poké Marts will offer $5,000.

In Generation II and the Generation IV remakes, several of these items can be obtained from the Week Siblings.

List of type-enhancing items

Adamant Orb こんごうだま Adamant Orb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $5000
Effect: Increases the power of Dragon and Steel moves when held by Dialga.					Locations DPPt Spear PillarWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc., Mt. Coronet (middle) 4FWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. HGSS Sinjoh Ruins (held by baby Dialga)
Description DPPt HGSS A brightly gleaming orb to be held by Dialga. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Steel-type moves.

Black Belt くろおび Black Belt   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Increases the power of Template:Type2 moves.					Locations GSC Wesley at the Lake of RageWe RSE Held by Black Belt Nob's Machamp (after fifth battle) FRLG Held by Crush Kin Ron & Mya's Pokémon Colo Held by Shadow Hitmontop XD Held by Shadow Hitmonlee DPPt Old man in a house on Route 221 after showing him a Pokémon of a specific level HGSS Wesley at the Lake of RageWe
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. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a belt that boosts determination and Fighting-type moves.

BlackGlasses くろいメガネ Black Glasses   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Increases the power of Template:Type2 moves.					Locations GSC Dark Cave RSE Route 116 (via Rusturf Tunnel, hidden) FRLG Rocket Hideout Colo Chest in The Under Subway XD Held by Shadow Carvanha DPPt Man wearing glasses in the shop in Celestic Town (day) HGSS Given by a man in Dark Cave
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. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a shady-looking pair of glasses that boosts Dark-type moves.

Charcoal もくたん Charcoal   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Price: $9800 Sell for: $4900
Effect: Increases the power of Template:Type2 moves.					Locations GSC Poké Mart in Azalea Town, given away by the Cutter's apprentice after finding his Farfetch'd RSE Lavaridge Town, received from an old man inside the Herb Shop. FRLG Rocket Game Corner prize Colo Held by Shadow Quilava XD Held by Shadow Numel DPPt Route 227 HGSS Given away by the Cutter's apprentice after finding his Farfetch'd PBR Held by Magmortar
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. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is 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
Effect: Increases the power of Template:Type2 moves.					Locations GSC Dragon's Den RSE Held by Dragon Tamer Nicholas's Shelgon FRLG Held by wild Dragonair Colo Held by Shadow Vibrava DPPt Held by wild BagonWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc., Celestic TownWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. HGSS Dragon's Den
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. 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.

Griseous Orb はっきんだま Platinous Orb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $5000
Effect: Increases the power of Dragon and Ghost moves when held by Giratina.					Locations Pt Distortion World* HGSS Sinjoh Ruins (held by baby Giratina)
Secondary effect: Allows Giratina to be in its Origin Forme outside of the Distortion World. Cannot be traded.
Description Pt HGSS A glowing orb to be held by Giratina. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Ghost-type moves.

Hard Stone かたいいし Hard Stone   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Increases the power of Template:Type2 moves.					Locations GSC Arthur on Route 36 (Thursday), wild Larvitar RSE Trick House prize after Puzzle 3 is completed, requires HM06 (Rock Smash) FRLG Held by wild Onix and Graveler Colo Held by Shadow Sudowoodo XD Held by Shadow Lunatone DPPt The Underground, held by wild Aron, Nosepass and Corsola, Route 228Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. HGSS Arthur on Route 36Th, wild Larvitar
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. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is an unbreakable stone that ups the power of Rock-type moves.

Lustrous Orb しらたま Pale Orb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $5000
Effect: Increases the power of Dragon and Template:Type2 moves when held by Palkia.					Locations DPPt Spear PillarWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc., Mt. CoronetWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. HGSS Sinjoh Ruins (held by baby Palkia)
Description DPPt HGSS A beautifully glowing orb to be held by Palkia. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Water-type moves.

Magnet じしゃく Magnet   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Increases the power of Template:Type2 moves.					Locations GSC Sunny on Route 37Su RSE Trick House prize FRLG Held by wild Magneton DPPt Iron Island HGSS Sunny on Route 37Su
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. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is 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		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Boosts the power of Template:Type2 moves by 20% when held.					Locations GSC S.S. Aqua, wild Magnemite RSE New Mauville, wild Magnemite and Magneton FRLG Memorial Pillar, Trainer Tower prize DPPt Iron Island (from Byron), wild Magnemite, Steelix, Beldum, Bronzor and Bronzong HGSS S.S. Aqua, wild Magnemite
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. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a special metallic film that ups the power of Steel-type moves.

Miracle Seed きせきのタネ Miracle Seed   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Increases the power of Template:Type2 moves.					Locations GSC Route 32 after beating Falkner RSE Petalburg Woods, requires HM01 (Cut) 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 after beating Falkner
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. 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.

Mystic Water しんぴのしずく Mysterious Droplet   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Increases the power of Template:Type2 moves.					Locations GSC Cherrygrove City RSE Weather Institute, held by 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
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. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a teardrop-shaped gem that ups the power of Water-type moves.

NeverMeltIce とけないこおり Never-Melting Ice   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Increases the power of Template:Type2 moves.					Locations GSC Ice Path RSE Shoal Cave lowest level (Ice level), requires HM04 (Strength) FRLG Icefall Cave Colo Held by Shadow Delibird XD Held by Shadow Swinub DPPt Snowpoint City, held by wild Snover, Mt. CoronetWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. HGSS Ice Path
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. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a piece of ice that repels heat and boosts Ice-type moves.

Pink Bow ピンクのリボン Pink Ribbon   ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Increases the power of Template:Type2 moves.					Locations GSC Tuscany on Route 29Tu and 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
Effect: Increases the power of Template:Type2 moves.					Locations GSC Frieda on Route 32Fr RSE Held by wild Cacnea, wild RoseliaWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. FRLG Held by wild Arbok (5%) Colo Held by Shadow Qwilfish XD Held by Shadow Beedrill DPPt Route 206, held by wild Roselia, Budew, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Skorupi, Drapion and Qwilfish HGSS Frieda on Route 32Fr
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. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a small, poisonous barb that ups the power of Poison-type moves.

Polkadot Bow みずたまリボン Polkadot Ribbon   ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Increases the power of Template:Type2 moves.					Locations GSC Held by traded Pokémon 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
Effect: Increases the power of Template:Type2 moves.					Locations GSC Monica on Route 40Wrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. RSE Safari Zone, held by wild Doduo and Dodrio FRLG Held by wild Fearow Colo Held by Shadow Skarmory XD Held by Shadow Spearow DPPt Held by wild Doduo and Fearow HGSS Monica on Route 40Mo
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. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is 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
Effect: Increases the power of Template:Type2 moves.					Locations RSE Dewford Town, in the house immediately north from the port FRLG Lost Cave Colo Cave in Agate Village XD Held by Shadow Zangoose DPPt Veilstone Game Corner prize HGSS Goldenrod Game Corner prize, Mom
Description RSE A hold item that raises the power of Normal-type moves. FRLG An item to be helf by a Pokémon. A sumptuous scarf that boosts 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.

SilverPowder ぎんのこな Silver Powder   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Increases the power of Template:Type2 moves.					Locations GSC Held by wild Butterfree and Venomoth RSE Held by Bug Maniac BrandonWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. or JeffreyWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.'s Masquerain FRLG Held by wild Venomoth Colo Held by Shadow Ariados XD Held by Shadow Venomoth DPPt Route 205 HGSS Held by wild wild Butterfree and Venomoth
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. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a shiny, silver powder that ups the power of Bug-type moves.

Soft Sand やわらかいすな Soft Sand   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Increases the power of Template:Type2 moves.					Locations GSC Route 34 RSE Route 109 from a tuber girl on the southeast of the shore, held by wild Trapinch FRLG Held by wild Sandslash Colo Held by Shadow Piloswine DPPt Mt. Coronet, held by wild Diglett, Dugtrio, and Trapinch HGSS Santos in Blackthorn CitySa
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. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a loose, silky sand that boosts the power of Ground-type moves.

Spell Tag のろいのおふだ Cursed Ofuda   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Increases the power of Template:Type2 moves.					Locations GSC Santos in Blackthorn CitySa RSE Held by wild Duskull FRLG Held by wild Haunter Colo Held by Shadow Misdreavus XD Held by Shadow Banette DPPt House on Route 217, held by wild Banette, Lost TowerWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. HGSS Celadon Mansion
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. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a sinister, eerie tag that boosts the power of Ghost-type moves.

TwistedSpoon まがったスプーン Bent Spoon   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $50
Effect: Increases the power of Template:Type2 moves.					Locations GSC Held by wild Kadabra traded from Pokémon Yellow RSE Held by wild Abra and Kadabra FRLG Held by wild Abra and Kadabra Colo Held by Shadow Meditite XD Held by Shadow Ralts DPPt Held by wild Abra and Kadabra HGSS Tuscany on Route 29Tu
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. DPPt HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a spoon imbued with telekinetic power that boosts Psychic-type moves.

Trivia

• In Generation II, there was one item that would power up each type, with the exception of the Template:Type2, which had both the Pink Bow and Polkadot Bow. In Generation IV, this is reversed, with each type powered up by one of the items as well as by a plate. The Normal-type is the exception here, as well, as the Silk Scarf is not joined by a plate.
• Also in Generation II, Charcoal was the only item available for purchase in a regular store, though for a steep price. In later Generations, type-enhancing items can still be purchased, but only from a Game Corner.

See also

• Plates
• Incenses

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