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A '''held item''' is an [[item]] that [[Pokémon]] may carry while they battle. This capability was first introduced in [[Generation II]]; however, when a [[Generation I]] Pokémon is traded to a [[Generation II]] game, it will be holding an item, such as a [[TM09]] held by an {{p|Abra}}. Held items range from [[Berry|berries]] that can be used in battle to recover to items that can be used to enhance the power of certain moves. Most items may be held as well, such as [[Poké Ball]]s and [[Revive]]s, though the Pokémon will not use them.

Beginning with the mechanic's introduction in Generation II, {{m|Thief}} enabled players to steal held items from wild Pokémon if the wild Pokémon was holding an item and the Pokémon using the move was not. In Generation III, {{m|Covet}} was introduced, which has the same effect as Thief, as well as {{m|Knock Off}}, which disables the target's held item for the rest of the {{pkmn|battle}}. {{m|Trick}}, also introduced in that generation, swaps the user and target Pokémon's held items. Then, in Generation IV, {{m|Switcheroo}} was introduced, which has the same effect as Trick, along with {{m|Embargo}}, which disables any item use on or by the target (including held items).

Held items were eventually introduced in the {{Trading Card Game}} as well, first as {{TCG|Pokémon Tool}}s, then later on the cards themselves, to mimic [[wild Pokémon]] that hold an item when found.

The following is a list of items made solely to be held items, grouped by purpose and listed in alphabetical order.

==Type-enhancing items==

{{main|Type-enhancing item}}

Type-enhancing items increase the power of a used move of the enhanced type by 20% (10% prior to [[Generation IV]]). Some are given out by the [[Week Siblings]].

===‎Plates===

{{main|Plate}}

Plates are ancient stone tablets engraved with text that increase the power of moves of a specific type. There is one for each type except {{t|Normal}}. Equipping a plate to a {{p|Arceus|Pokémon with}} {{a|Multitype}} will cause it to change type to that of the plate held.

===Jewels===

{{main|Jewel}}

Jewels increase the power of a specific type of move by 50% and are consumed after use. They are found in swirling dust.

==Stat enhancing items==

{{main|Stat-enhancing item}}

These items, when held, will increase certain [[stats]] of Pokémon. Some can only be used by specific Pokémon.

==In-battle effect items==

{{main|In-battle effect item}}

These items will take effect during battle to either aid or hinder the Pokémon holding them or an opponent.  

==Evolution items==

{{main|Evolution-inducing held item}}

These items, when held by a Pokémon, will cause it to undergo [[evolution]] when activated by another event, such as gaining a [[level]] or being [[trade]]d.

==Incense==

{{main|Incense}}

These items, when held by a Pokémon in the day-care, will cause it to produce an {{pkmn|egg}} that will hatch into a [[baby Pokémon]] introduced after [[Generation II]]. They will also affect the holder in various ways during battle.

==Experience-affecting items==

==EV-enhancing items==

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These items, when held by a Pokémon, promote [[Effort values|EV]] gain in several different ways.

==Mail==

==Berries==

{{main|Berry}}

Berries have varying effects. Some weaken [[super effective]] moves, and others cure [[Status ailment|status conditions]]. Berries also affect the power and strength of the move {{m|Natural Gift}}. All can be used to make [[Pokéblock]]s or [[Poffin]].

==Scarves==

{{main|Scarf}}

Scarves up the Contest Condition of the Pokémon that is holding it without the Pokémon being fed [[Pokéblock]]s or [[Poffin]].

==Out-of-battle effect items==

{{Item

|name=Soothe Bell

|jp=やすらぎのすず

|jpt=Peace Bell

|gen=III

|bag=Items

|sell=50

|effect=Boosts [[happiness]] gained by a Pokémon.

|descrse=A held item that calms spirits and fosters friendship.

|descfrlg=An item to be held by a Pokémon. A bell with a comforting chime that makes the holder calm and friendly.

|descdppthgss=An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a bell with a comforting chime that calms the holder and makes it friendly.

|locrse=[[Pokémon Fan Club]]

|locfrlg=[[Pokémon Tower]] (where [[Mr. Fuji]] stood)

|locdppt={{si|Pokémon Mansion}}

|locpt=[[Eterna Forest]] ([[Cheryl]])

|lochgss=[[National Park]], held by [[Jasmine]]'s [[trade]]d {{p|Steelix}}

|locbw=[[Raimon City]]

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