List of unobtainable items

This article is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this article to add missing information and complete it. Reason: information for Generations III and V

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This is a list of all items that appear in the coding of Pokémon games but are not obtainable by any legitimate means in that game or set of games.

This does not include key items which remain in the code between Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and Pokémon Emerald, Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, and the Generation IV games and the Generation V games. Instead, it includes items that are not available at all or, other than in Generation V, items that cannot be obtained in games already introduced in that generation.

In Generation I

Pokédex ポケモンずかん Illustrated Pokémon encyclopedia   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Opens the Pokédex (can be used both in and out of battle).					Locations RBY None
Secondary effect: The game changes to the overworld tileset and turns the HP bar to letters when used in battle.
Please see the main article for more information.

BoulderBadge グレーバッジ Gray Badge   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Throws Bait, like in the Safari Zone.					Locations RBY None
Secondary effect: When used in the overworld, it changes the music to a single channel of the guidepost music. When used in a dungeon or cave, it changes the music to a single channel of the opening music. This is due to the sound effect equating to the 'throw Bait or Rock' sound, but the game using the wrong sound bank.
Please see the main article for more information.

CascadeBadge ブルーバッジ Blue Badge   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Throws a Rock, like in the Safari Zone.					Locations RBY None
Secondary effect: When used in the overworld, it changes the music to a single channel of the guidepost music. When used in a dungeon or cave, it changes the music to a single channel of the opening music. This is due to the sound effect equating to the 'throw Bait or Rock' sound, but the game using the wrong sound bank.
Please see the main article for more information.

ThunderBadge オレンジバッジ Orange Badge   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations RBY None
Please see the main article for more information.

RainbowBadge レインボーバッジ Rainbow Badge   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations RBY None
Please see the main article for more information.

SoulBadge ピンクバッジ Pink Badge   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations RBY None
Please see the main article for more information.

MarshBadge ゴールドバッジ Gold Badge   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations RBY None
Please see the main article for more information.

VolcanoBadge クリムゾンバッジ Crimson Badge   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations RBY None
Please see the main article for more information.

EarthBadge グリーンバッジ Green Badge   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations RBY None
Please see the main article for more information.

????? ????? ?????   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows surfing over water.					Locations RBY None
Note: Uses an index number of 007 (0x07). Often nicknamed "Surfboard".

PP Up ポイントアップ Point Up   ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN I		Price: $9800 Sell for: $4900
Effect: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations RBY None
Note: Uses an index number of 050 (0x32), as opposed to the real PP Up, which uses an index number of 079 (0x4F). It appears to be completely unusable. While the actual PP Up can be sold for $0, this item can be sold at a price of $4900.

Coin コイン Coin   ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN I		Price: $10 Sell for: $5
Effect: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations RBY None
Note: The buy price for this item is half the price of coins in the Game Corner ($20 per coin). It cannot be used in the slot machines, exchanged for prizes, or put into a Coin Case. Curiously, this item is listed in the manual of Red and Blue as a "miscellaneous item". It is the only item that fits into this category.
Please see the main article for more information.

????? ????? ?????   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations RBY None
Note: Uses an index number of 44 (0x2C). It appears to be completely unusable.

TM51 わざマシン51 Move Machine 51   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Teaches a Pokémon Cut.					Locations RBY None
Please see the main article for more information.

TM52 わざマシン52 Move Machine 52   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Teaches a Pokémon Fly.					Locations RBY None
Please see the main article for more information.

TM53 わざマシン53 Move Machine 53   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Teaches a Pokémon Surf.					Locations RBY None
Please see the main article for more information.

TM54 わざマシン54 Move Machine 54   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Teaches a Pokémon Strength.					Locations RBY None
Please see the main article for more information.

TM55 わざマシン55 Move Machine 55   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Teaches a Pokémon Flash.					Locations RBY None
Please see the main article for more information.

In Generation II

Teru-sama カビチュウ Kabichū   ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $19660
Effect: Certain variations become a GS Ball*, Blue Card* or Egg Ticket* in Crystal.					Locations GSC Celebi Egg glitch
Description GSC ?
Note: There are 29 variations of this item in Gold and Silver and 26 in Crystal.

TM04 わざマシン04 Move Machine 04   ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $19660
Effect: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations GSC Celebi Egg glitch
Description GSC Attacks 5 turns with rising power
Note: This is not the real TM04, although they share the same name. When held by a Pokémon, its name is displayed as "Berry".

TM28 わざマシン28 Move Machine 28   ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $19660
Effect: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations GSC Celebi Egg glitch
Description GSC Attacks 5 turns with rising power
Note: This is not the real TM28, although they share the same name.

HM08 ひでんマシン08 Secret Machine 08   TMS AND HMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations GSC Celebi Egg glitch
Description GSC ? C An attack that may inflict a burn

HM09 ひでんマシン09 Secret Machine 09   TMS AND HMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations GSC Celebi Egg glitch
Description GSC ? C An attack that may cause paralysis

HM10 ひでんマシン10 Secret Machine 10   TMS AND HMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations GSC Celebi Egg glitch
Description GSC ? C An attack that may freeze the foe

HM11 ひでんマシン11 Secret Machine 11   TMS AND HMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations GSC Celebi Egg glitch
Description GSC ?

HM12 ひでんマシン12 Secret Machine 12   TMS AND HMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations GSC Celebi Egg glitch
Description GSC Attacks 5 turns with rising power

In Generation III

In Generation IV

Loot Sack たからぶくろ Treasure Sack   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Stores items obtained in the Underground					Locations DPPt None
Description DPPt HGSS A sturdy, spacious bag that is used to carry loot obtained in the coal mine. BW A sturdy, spacious bag that is used to carry loot obtained in the coal mine.
Note: Purpose fulfilled by the Underground menu.

Red Chain あかいくさり Red Chain   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations DPPt None
Description DPPt HGSS A mythical chain that is said to link the legendary Pokémon that created the Sinnoh region. BW A mythical chain that is said to link the legendary Pokémon that created the Sinnoh region.

Rule Book ルールブック Rule Book   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to select special rules for battles.					Locations DPPt None
Description DPPt HGSS It lists the rules for holding battles. For linked battles, you may choose which set of rules you wish to use. BW It lists the rules for holding battles. For linked battles, you may choose which set of rules you wish to use.

Seal Bag シールぶくろ Seal Sack   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Holds up to 10 seals.					Locations DPPt Morphing glitch HGSS Morphing glitch
Description DPPt HGSS A tiny bag that can hold ten Seals for decorating Poké Balls. BW A tiny bag that can hold ten Seals for decorating Poké Balls.
Note: Replaced by Seal Case.

Magma Stone かざんのおきいし Volcano Stone   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations DPPt None
Description DPPt HGSS A stone formed when boulders melted in intensely hot magma, then hardened. Magma remains sealed inside. BW A stone formed when boulders melted in intensely hot magma, then hardened. Magma remains sealed inside.

S.S. Ticket ふねのチケット Ship Ticket   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN I		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows admission to the S.S. AnneRBYFRLGDPPt, S.S. AquaGSCHGSS, or S.S. TidalRSE.					Locations RBY Sea Cottage; Received from the Bill as thanks for turning him back to normal. GSC New Bark Town, given by Professor Elm after defeating the Elite Four. RSE Received from Norman in Littleroot Town after defeating the Elite Four FRLG Sea Cottage; received from the Bill as thanks for turning him back to normal. DPPt None HGSS New Bark Town, given by Professor Elm after defeating the Elite Four.
Description Stad The invitation card required to board the luxury liner, S.S. Anne. GSC A ticket for the S.S. Aqua. RSE The ticket required for sailing on a ferry. FRLG The ticket required for sailing on the ferry S.S. Anne. It has a drawing of a ship on it. DPPt The ticket required for sailing on the ferry S.S. Anne. It has a drawing of a ship on it. HGSS The ticket required for sailing on the ferry S.S. Aqua. It has a drawing of a ship on it. BW The ticket required for sailing on the ferry S.S. Aqua. It has a drawing of a ship on it.

Contest Pass コンテストパス Contest Pass   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows players to participate in Pokémon ContestsRS or Pokémon Super ContestsDPPt.					Locations RSE Verdanturf Town Contest HallRS DPPt None
Description RSE The pass required for entering Pokémon Contests. FRLG The pass required for entering Pokémon Contests. It has a drawing of an award ribbon on it. DPPt HGSS The pass required for entering Pokémon Contests. It has a drawing of an award ribbon on it. BW The pass required for entering Pokémon Contests. It has a drawing of an award ribbon on it.

In HeartGold and SoulSilver

Photo Album フォトアルバム Photo Album   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Stores photos.					Locations HGSS None
Description HGSS A nice photo album for storing all the photos taken along your adventure. BW A nice photo album for storing all the photos taken along your adventure.
Note: Replaced by PC option.

SlowpokeTail   SlowpokeTail おいしいシッポ Delicious Tail   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Price: $9800* Sell for: $4900*
Effect: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations GSC Mahogany Town shop (before meeting Lance) HGSS None
Description GSC Very tasty. Sell high. HGSS A very tasty tail of something. It sells for a high price. BW A very tasty tail of something. It sells for a high price.
Note: Not a key item in Generation II

In Generation V

God Stone ゴッドストーン God Stone   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Unknown					Locations BW Currently unavailable B2W2 Currently unavailable
Description BW A rare stone.

Mystery Dungeon series

Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team

This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Vertical Cut TM; Japanese names if applicable

Beatup Orb よびだま Invitation Orb   TREASURE BAG					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $150
Effect: Draws all team members to the user.					Locations MDRB Unknown
Description MDRB Synthesis item
Note: This Orb is placed last when Storage is sorted, being even after the Warp Orb.

Excavate ' '   TREASURE BAG					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $300
Effect: Teaches Excavate.					Locations MDRB Cheating
Description MDRB Teaches the move Excavate. It digs through the wall the user is facing.

G Machine 6 ' '   TREASURE BAG					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $500
Effect: Links moves in Dungeon.					Locations MDRB Cheating
Description MDRB Synthesis item
Note: If storage is sorted, it's located between Orbs and Link Box, like other G Machines

G Machine 7 ' '   TREASURE BAG					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $500
Effect: Links moves in Dungeon.					Locations MDRB Cheating
Description MDRB Synthesis item
Note: If storage is sorted, it's located between Orbs and Link Box, like other G Machines

G Machine 8 ' '   TREASURE BAG					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $500
Effect: Links moves in Dungeon.					Locations MDRB Cheating
Description MDRB Synthesis item
Note: If storage is sorted, it's located between Orbs and Link Box, like other G Machines

Mime Jr. Fig ' '   TREASURE BAG					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $1
Effect: Links moves in Dungeon.					Locations MDRB Cheating
Description MDRB Mime Jr. event item.
Note: If sortage is sorted it's after G Machine 8 but before Switch Box

Ring D ' '   TREASURE BAG					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $1500
Effect: Unknown.					Locations MDRB Cheating
Description MDRB Ring D
Note: Like other Rings, located between No-Stick Cap and Insomniscope if player sorts Storage

Ring E ' '   TREASURE BAG					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $1500
Effect: Unknown.					Locations MDRB Cheating
Description MDRB Ring E
Note: Like other Rings, located between No-Stick Cap and Insomniscope if player sorts Storage

Ring F ' '   TREASURE BAG					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $1500
Effect: Unknown.					Locations MDRB Cheating
Description MDRB Ring F
Note: Like other Rings, located between No-Stick Cap and Insomniscope if player sorts Storage

Weavile Fig ' '   TREASURE BAG					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $1
Effect: Links moves in Dungeon.					Locations MDRB Cheating
Description MDRB Weavile event item.
Note: If Storage is sorted, it's at the very end of it.

References

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