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Some items have had changes made to them in the Pokémon core series games. The list is as follows.
Field item changes
Between generations
Item
Effect
Gen VII
Gen VIII
Aguav Berry
Restores 50% HP
Restores 33% HP
Calcium
Cannot be used on Pokémon with >100 Sp. Atk EVs
Can be used on Pokémon with >100 Sp. Atk EVs
Carbos
Cannot be used on Pokémon with >100 Speed EVs
Can be used on Pokémon with >100 Speed EVs
Figy Berry
Restores 50% HP
Restores 33% HP
HP Up
Cannot be used on Pokémon with >100 HP EVs
Can be used on Pokémon with >100 HP EVs
Iapapa Berry
Restores 50% HP
Restores 33% HP
Iron
Cannot be used on Pokémon with >100 Defense EVs
Can be used on Pokémon with >100 Defense EVs
Mago Berry
Restores 50% HP
Restores 33% HP
Protein
Cannot be used on Pokémon with >100 Attack EVs
Can be used on Pokémon with >100 Attack EVs
Wiki Berry
Restores 50% HP
Restores 33% HP
Zinc
Cannot be used on Pokémon with >100 Sp. Def EVs
Can be used on Pokémon with >100 Sp. Def EVs
Within a generation
There are certain items that have changed within the generation as well.
Item
Effect
XY
ORAS
Black Flute
Reduces encounter rate by 50%
Increases the level of wild Pokémon by 1-4
White Flute
Increases encounter rate by 50%
Decreases the level of wild Pokémon by 1-4
Battle item changes
Between generations
Item
Effect
Gen III
Gen IV
Dive Ball
3.5× catch rate while underwater
3.5× catch rate while surfing, fishing, or underwater
Fast Ball
4× catch rate on Magnemite, Grimer, and Tangela
4× catch rate on Pokémon with at least 100 base Speed
Love Ball
8× catch rate on Pokémon of the same species and gender
8× catch rate on Pokémon of the same species and opposite gender
Moon Ball
4× catch rate on evolutionary families that evolve via Burn Heal
4× catch rate on evolutionary families that evolve via Moon Stone
Item
Effect
Gen VI
Gen VII
Dusk Ball
3.5× catch rate at night or in caves
3× catch rate at night or in caves
Lure Ball
3× catch rate while fishing
5× catch rate while fishing
Moon Ball
4× catch rate on evolutionary families that evolve via Moon Stone
4× catch rate on Pokémon that evolve via Moon Stone
Net Ball
3× catch rate on Water- and Bug-types
3.5× catch rate on Water- and Bug-types
Repeat Ball
3× catch rate on Pokémon already owned
3.5× catch rate on Pokémon already owned
X Accuracy
+1 Accuracy
+2 Accuracy
X Attack
+1 Attack
+2 Attack
X Defense
+1 Defense
+2 Defense
X Sp. Atk
+1 Sp. Attack
+2 Sp. Attack
X Sp. Def
+1 Sp. Def
+2 Sp. Def
X Speed
+1 Speed
+2 Speed
Within a generation
There are certain items that have changed within the generation as well.
Held item changes
Between generations
Item
Effect
Gen II
Gen III
BrightPowder
+7.8% chance for foe to miss
Reduces incoming moves' accuracy by 10%
Cleanse Tag
Reduces encounter rate by 50%
Reduces encounter rate by 33%
Dragon Fang
—
Boosts the power of Dragon-type moves by 10%
Dragon Scale
Boosts the power of Dragon-type moves by 10%
—
Exp. Share *
Awards 50% Exp. and 50% stat experience
Awards 50% Exp. and full EVs
Focus Band
11.7% chance to endure a hit
10% chance to endure a hit
King's Rock
+11.7% flinch chance on certain moves
+10% flinch chance on certain moves
Metal Powder
Increases Ditto's Defense and Sp. Def by 50%
Doubles Ditto's Defense
Quick Claw
23.4% chance to move first
20% chance to move first
Item
Effect
Gen III
Gen IV
Black Belt
Boosts the power of Fighting-type moves by 10%
Boosts the power of Fighting-type moves by 20%
BlackGlasses
Boosts the power of Dark-type moves by 10%
Boosts the power of Dark-type moves by 20%
Charcoal
Boosts the power of Fire-type moves by 10%
Boosts the power of Fire-type moves by 20%
Dragon Fang
Boosts the power of Dragon-type moves by 10%
Boosts the power of Dragon-type moves by 20%
Enigma Berry
—
Restores 25% HP when hit by a super effective move
Hard Stone
Boosts the power of Rock-type moves by 10%
Boosts the power of Rock-type moves by 20%
Lax Incense
Reduces incoming moves' accuracy by 5%
Reduces incoming moves' accuracy by 10%
Light Ball
Doubles Pikachu's Sp. Atk
Doubles the power of Pikachu's moves
Magnet
Boosts the power of Electric-type moves by 10%
Boosts the power of Electric-type moves by 20%
Metal Coat
Boosts the power of Steel-type moves by 10%
Boosts the power of Steel-type moves by 20%
Miracle Seed
Boosts the power of Grass-type moves by 10%
Boosts the power of Grass-type moves by 20%
Mystic Water
Boosts the power of Water-type moves by 10%
Boosts the power of Water-type moves by 20%
NeverMeltIce
Boosts the power of Ice-type moves by 10%
Boosts the power of Ice-type moves by 20%
Poison Barb
Boosts the power of Poison-type moves by 10%
Boosts the power of Poison-type moves by 20%
Sea Incense
Boosts the power of Water-type moves by 5%
Boosts the power of Water-type moves by 20%
Sharp Beak
Boosts the power of Flying-type moves by 10%
Boosts the power of Flying-type moves by 20%
Silk Scarf
Boosts the power of Normal-type moves by 10%
Boosts the power of Normal-type moves by 20%
SilverPowder
Boosts the power of Bug-type moves by 10%
Boosts the power of Bug-type moves by 20%
Sitrus Berry
Restores 30 HP when HP falls below 50%
Restores 25% HP when HP falls below 50%
Soft Sand
Boosts the power of Ground-type moves by 10%
Boosts the power of Ground-type moves by 20%
Spell Tag
Boosts the power of Ghost-type moves by 10%
Boosts the power of Ghost-type moves by 20%
TwistedSpoon
Boosts the power of Psychic-type moves by 10%
Boosts the power of Psychic-type moves by 20%
Item
Effect
Gen IV
Gen V
King's Rock
+10% flinch chance on certain moves
+10% flinch chance on moves that do not cause flinching
Light Ball
Doubles the power of Pikachu's moves
Doubles Pikachu's Attack and Sp. Atk
Mental Herb
Cures infatuation
Cures infatuation, Taunt, Encore, Torment, Heal Block, and Disable
Razor Fang
+10% flinch chance on certain moves
+10% flinch chance on moves that do not cause flinching
Item
Effect
Gen V
Gen VI
Binding Band
Binding moves deal 1/8 maximum HP damage
Binding moves deal 1/6 maximum HP damage
Blue Orb
Cannot be held
Allows Kyogre to undergo Primal Reversion
Bug Gem
Boosts the power of the first Bug-type move used by 50%
Boosts the power of the first Bug-type move used by 30%
Dark Gem
Boosts the power of the first Dark-type move used by 50%
Boosts the power of the first Dark-type move used by 30%
Dragon Gem
Boosts the power of the first Dragon-type move used by 50%
Boosts the power of the first Dragon-type move used by 30%
Electric Gem
Boosts the power of the first Electric-type move used by 50%
Boosts the power of the first Electric-type move used by 30%
Fighting Gem
Boosts the power of the first Fighting-type move used by 50%
Boosts the power of the first Fighting-type move used by 30%
Fire Gem
Boosts the power of the first Fire-type move used by 50%
Boosts the power of the first Fire-type move used by 30%
Flying Gem
Boosts the power of the first Flying-type move used by 50%
Boosts the power of the first Flying-type move used by 30%
Ghost Gem
Boosts the power of the first Ghost-type move used by 50%
Boosts the power of the first Ghost-type move used by 30%
Grass Gem
Boosts the power of the first Grass-type move used by 50%
Boosts the power of the first Grass-type move used by 30%
Ground Gem
Boosts the power of the first Ground-type move used by 50%
Boosts the power of the first Ground-type move used by 30%
Ice Gem
Boosts the power of the first Ice-type move used by 50%
Boosts the power of the first Ice-type move used by 30%
Normal Gem
Boosts the power of the first Normal-type move used by 50%
Boosts the power of the first Normal-type move used by 30%
Poison Gem
Boosts the power of the first Poison-type move used by 50%
Boosts the power of the first Poison-type move used by 30%
Psychic Gem
Boosts the power of the first Psychic-type move used by 50%
Boosts the power of the first Psychic-type move used by 30%
Red Orb
Cannot be held
Allows Groudon to undergo Primal Reversion
Rock Gem
Boosts the power of the first Rock-type move used by 50%
Boosts the power of the first Rock-type move used by 30%
Steel Gem
Boosts the power of the first Steel-type move used by 50%
Boosts the power of the first Steel-type move used by 30%
Water Gem
Boosts the power of the first Water-type move used by 50%
Boosts the power of the first Water-type move used by 30%
Item
Effect
Gen VI
Gen VII
Aguav Berry
Restores 12.5% HP when HP falls below 50%, but confuses Pokémon that dislike bitter food
Restores 50% HP when HP falls below 25%, but confuses Pokémon that dislike bitter food
Figy Berry
Restores 12.5% HP when HP falls below 50%, but confuses Pokémon that dislike spicy food
Restores 50% HP when HP falls below 25%, but confuses Pokémon that dislike spicy food
Iapapa Berry
Restores 12.5% HP when HP falls below 50%, but confuses Pokémon that dislike sour food
Restores 50% HP when HP falls below 25%, but confuses Pokémon that dislike sour food
Mago Berry
Restores 12.5% HP when HP falls below 50%, but confuses Pokémon that dislike sweet food
Restores 50% HP when HP falls below 25%, but confuses Pokémon that dislike sweet food
Power Anklet
Awards 4 extra Speed EVs, but reduces Speed by 50%
Awards 8 extra Speed EVs, but reduces Speed by 50%
Power Band
Awards 4 extra Sp. Def EVs, but reduces Speed by 50%
Awards 8 extra Sp. Def EVs, but reduces Speed by 50%
Power Belt
Awards 4 extra Defense EVs, but reduces Speed by 50%
Awards 8 extra Defense EVs, but reduces Speed by 50%
Power Bracer
Awards 4 extra Attack EVs, but reduces Speed by 50%
Awards 8 extra Attack EVs, but reduces Speed by 50%
Power Lens
Awards 4 extra Sp. Atk EVs, but reduces Speed by 50%
Awards 8 extra Sp. Atk EVs, but reduces Speed by 50%
Power Weight
Awards 4 extra HP EVs, but reduces Speed by 50%
Awards 8 extra HP EVs, but reduces Speed by 50%
Soul Dew
Increases Latias' and Latios' Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 50%
Boosts the power of Latias' and Latios' Dragon-type moves by 20%
Wiki Berry
Restores 12.5% HP when HP falls below 50%, but confuses Pokémon that dislike dry food
Restores 50% HP when HP falls below 25%, but confuses Pokémon that dislike dry food
Item
Effect
Gen VII
Gen VIII
Aguav Berry
Restores 50% HP when HP falls below 25%, but confuses Pokémon that dislike bitter food
Restores 33% HP when HP falls below 25%, but confuses Pokémon that dislike bitter food
Figy Berry
Restores 50% HP when HP falls below 25%, but confuses Pokémon that dislike spicy food
Restores 33% HP when HP falls below 25%, but confuses Pokémon that dislike spicy food
Iapapa Berry
Restores 50% HP when HP falls below 25%, but confuses Pokémon that dislike sour food
Restores 33% HP when HP falls below 25%, but confuses Pokémon that dislike sour food
Mago Berry
Restores 50% HP when HP falls below 25%, but confuses Pokémon that dislike sweet food
Restores 33% HP when HP falls below 25%, but confuses Pokémon that dislike sweet food
Wiki Berry
Restores 50% HP when HP falls below 25%, but confuses Pokémon that dislike dry food
Restores 33% HP when HP falls below 25%, but confuses Pokémon that dislike dry food
Price changes
The following list contains purchase prices. The sell price is 1/2 of the purchase price in Generation I-BDSP, and 1/4 in LA onwards.
Between generations
Within a generation
There are certain items that have changed price within the generation as well.
Item
Price
USUM
LGPE
Dire Hit
$ 1,000
$ 650
Dome Fossil
$ 7,000
$ 1,000
Escape Rope
$ 1,000
$ 300
Fire Stone
$ 3,000
$ 5,000
Great Ball
$ 600
$ 300
Guard Spec.
$ 1,500
$ 700
Helix Fossil
$ 7,000
$ 1,000
Leaf Stone
$ 3,000
$ 5,000
Poké Ball
$ 200
$ 100
Poké Doll
$ 100
$ 300
Premier Ball
$ 20
$ 100
Thunder Stone
$ 3,000
$ 5,000
Ultra Ball
$ 800
$ 500
Thunder Stone
$ 3,000
$ 5,000
X Accuracy
$ 1,000
$ 950
X Attack
$ 1,000
$ 550
X Defense
$ 2,000
$ 500
X Sp. Atk
$ 1,000
$ 350
X Sp. Def
$ 2,000
$ 350
X Speed
$ 1,000
$ 350
Sprite changes
Between generations
Within a generation
There are certain items that have changed sprites within the generation as well.
Name changes
English
Between generations
Within a generation
There are certain items that have changed names within the generation as well.
Japanese
Between generations
Within a generation
There are certain items that have changed names within the generation as well.
English name
Japanese name
USUM
LGPE
イリマのノーマルZ
イリマノーマルZ
French
Between generations
Within a generation
There are certain items that have changed names within the generation as well.
German
Between generations
Within a generation
There are certain items that have changed names within the generation as well.
English name
German name
XY
ORAS
Blue Orb
Blaue Kugel
Blauer Edelstein
Red Orb
Rote Kugel
Roter Edelstein
Italian
Between generations
Within a generation
There are certain items that have changed names within the generation as well.
Spanish
Between generations
Within a generation
There are certain items that have changed names within the generation as well.
Korean
Between generations
Chinese (Traditional)
Between Generations
Chinese (Simplified)
Between Generations