List of Key Items (Generation III)

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This is a list of all key items that are found in Generation III. Please note that some of these are also part of the list of key items in Generation I due to Pokémon Red and Green being remade, and several appear in multiple generations.

Some items are specific to a certain region, while others can be found in both Kanto and Hoenn. Those that can be will be indicated.

This list includes only key items from the Game Boy Advance games. For lists of key items in each of the Nintendo GameCube games, see List of key items in Pokémon Colosseum and List of key items in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

List of key items in Generation III

File:Acro.png Acro Bike

  • Japanese: ダートじてんしゃ Dart Bicycle
  • Purpose: Use to move faster than walking. Performs tricks.
  • Description: A folding bicycle capable of jumps and wheelies.
  • Location: At Rydel's Cycles in Mauville City.

File:Auroraticket.png Auroraticket

  • Japanese: オーロラチケット Aurora Ticket
  • Purpose: Allows players to access Birth Island.
  • Description: A ticket required to board the ship to Birth Island. It glows beautifully.
  • Location: Nintendo Event*

File:Basement Key sprite.png Basement Key

File:Berry Pouch sprite.png Berry Pouch

  • Japanese:
  • Purpose: Holds Berries.
  • Description: A pouch for carrying Berries. It is attached to the bag's compartment for important items.
  • Location: Automatically obtained when the player first collects a berry*

File:Bicycle sprite.png Bicycle

  • Japanese: じてんしゃ Bicycle
  • Purpose: Use to move faster than walking.
  • Description: A folding bicycle that allows faster movement than the running shoes.
  • Location:In Cerulean City.

File:Bike voucher.png Bike Voucher

  • Japanese: ひきかえけん Voucher
  • Purpose: Exchange for Bicycle.
  • Description: Take this voucher to the bike shop in Cerulean City and exchange it for a bicycle.
  • Location: Vermilion City

File:Blue Orb sprite.png Blue Orb

  • Japanese: あいいろのたま Indigo Orb
  • Purpose: Use to awaken Kyogre.
  • Description: A blue, glowing orb said to contain an ancient power.
  • Location: Mt. Pyre*

File:Card Key sprite.png Card Key

  • Japanese: カードキー Card Key
  • Purpose: Opens doors in Silph Co.
  • Description: A card-type key that unlocks doors in Silph Co.'s head office in Saffron City.
  • Location: Silph Co.

  Claw Fossil

File:Coincase.jpg Coin Case

File:Contest Pass sprite.png Contest Pass

File:Devon Goods.png Devon Goods

File:Devon Scope sprite.png Devon Scope

  • Japanese: デボンスコープ Devon Scope
  • Purpose: Reveals hidden Pokémon.
  • Description: A device by Devon that signals any unseeable Pokémon.
  • Location: Route 120

  Dome Fossil

  • Japanese: こうらのカセキ Carapace Fossil
  • Purpose: Take to the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island to obtain a revived Kabuto.
  • Description: A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a shell.
  • Location: Mt. Moon

File:Eon.png Eon Ticket

  • Japanese: むげんのチケット Fantasy Ticket
  • Purpose: Allows players to access Southern Island.
  • Description: The ticket required for sailing on a ferry to a distant southern island. It features a drawing of an island.
  • Location: Nintendo Event*

File:Fame Checker sprite.png Fame Checker

  • Japanese: ボイスチェッカー Voice Checker
  • Purpose: Tells about famous characters.
  • Description: A device that enables you to recall what you've heard and seen about famous people.
  • Location: By rival after battle in Cerulean City

File:Go-Goggles sprite.png Go-Goggles

  • Japanese: ゴーゴーゴーグル Go-Go Goggles
  • Purpose: Allows players to enter the desert sandstorm.
  • Description: Nifty goggles that protect eyes from desert sandstorms.
  • Location: Lavaridge Town

File:Gold Teeth sprite.png Gold Teeth

  • Japanese: きんのいれば Gold Dentures
  • Purpose: Safari Zone Warden's false teeth. Return them to him for HM04 (Strength).
  • Description: A set of false teeth lost by the Safari Zone's Warden. It makes his smile sparkle.
  • Location: Safari Zone

File:Good Rod sprite.png Good Rod

  • Japanese: いいつりざお Good Fishing Rod
  • Purpose: Allows the player to fish in bodies of water. Better than the Old Rod.
  • Description: A new, good-quality fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild Pokémon.
  • Location:

  Helix Fossil

  • Japanese: かいのカセキ Shellfish Fossil
  • Purpose: Take to the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island to obtain a revived Omanyte.
  • Description: A fossil of an ancient, seafloor-dwelling Pokémon. It appears to be part of a seashell.
  • Location: Mt. Moon

File:Itemfinder sprite.png Itemfinder

  • Japanese: ダウジングマシン Dowsing Machine
  • Purpose: Locates items hidden on the ground.
  • Description: A device used for finding items. If there is a hidden item nearby when it is used, it emits a signal.
  • Location:

File:Letter sprite.png Letter

File:Lift Key sprite.png Lift Key

  • Japanese: エレベータのカギ Elevator Key
  • Purpose: Allows operation of the elevator in the Rocket Hideout.
  • Description: A key that operates the elevator in Team Rocket's hideout. It bears the Team Rocket logo.
  • Location: Rocket Hideout

File:Mach.png Mach Bike

  • Japanese: マッハじてんしゃ Mach Bicycle
  • Purpose: Use to move much faster than walking. Able to climb muddy slopes.
  • Description: A folding bicycle that doubles your speed or better.
  • Location: Mauville City

File:Magma Emblem sprite.png Magma Emblem

  • Japanese: マグマのしるし Magma Symbol
  • Purpose: Use it to access Team Magma's lair.
  • Description: A medal-like item in the same shape as Team Magma's mark.
  • Location: Mt. Pyre*

File:Meteorite sprite.png Meteorite

File:Mysticticket.png Mysticticket

  • Japanese: しんぴのチケット Mysterious Ticket
  • Purpose: Allows players to access Navel Rock.
  • Description: A ticket required to board the ship to Navel Rock. It glows with a mystic light.
  • Location: Nintendo Event*

File:Oak's Parcel sprite.png Oak's Parcel

  Old Amber

File:Old Rod sprite.png Old Rod

  • Japanese: ボロのつりざお Worn-out Fishing Rod
  • Purpose: Allows the player to fish in bodies of water.
  • Description: An old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild Pokémon.
  • Location:

File:Old Sea Map sprite.png Old Sea Map

File:Pokeblock Case sprite.png Pokéblock Case

File:PokeFlute.png Poké Flute

  • Japanese: ポケモンのふえ Pokémon Flute
  • Purpose: Awakens sleeping Pokémon.
  • Description: A flute that is said to instantly awaken any Pokémon. It has a lovely tone.
  • Location: Lavender Town

File:Powder Jar sprite.png Powder Jar

File:Red Orb sprite.png Red Orb

  • Japanese: べにいろのたま Crimson Orb
  • Purpose: Use to awaken Kyogre.
  • Description: An orb that glows red. It is said to contain an incredible power from ancient times.
  • Location: Mt. Pyre*

File:Rainbow Pass sprite.png Rainbow Pass

  • Japanese: レインボーパス Rainbow Pass
  • Purpose: Allows players to access the Sevii Islands.
  • Description: A pass for ferries between Vermilion and the Sevii Islands. It features a drawing of a rainbow.
  • Location: One Island

File:Rm. 1 Key sprite.png Rm. 1 Key

  • Japanese: 1ごうしつのカギ Room No. 1 Key
  • Purpose: Opens a room on the Abandoned Ship.
  • Description: A key that opens a door inside the Abandoned Ship.
  • Location: Abandoned Ship

File:Rm. 2 Key sprite.png Rm. 2 Key

  • Japanese: 2ごうしつのカギ Room No. 2 Key
  • Purpose: Opens a room on the Abandoned Ship.
  • Description: A key that opens a door inside the Abandoned Ship.
  • Location: Abandoned Ship

File:Rm. 4 Key sprite.png Rm. 4 Key

  • Japanese: 4ごうしつのカギ Room No. 4 Key
  • Purpose: Opens a room on the Abandoned Ship.
  • Description: A key that opens a door inside the Abandoned Ship.
  • Location: Abandoned Ship

File:Rm. 6 Key sprite.png Rm. 6 Key

  • Japanese: 6ごうしつのカギ Room No. 6 Key
  • Purpose: Opens a room on the Abandoned Ship.
  • Description: A key that opens a door inside the Abandoned Ship.
  • Location: Abandoned Ship

  Root Fossil

File:Ruby.png Ruby

  • Japanese: ルビー Ruby
  • Purpose: Give to Celio along with Sapphire to set up the Network Machine on One Island
  • Description: An exquisitely beautiful gem that has a red glow. It symbolizes passion.
  • Location: Mt. Ember

File:Sapphire.png Sapphire

File:Scanner sprite.png Scanner

File:Secret Key.png Secret Key

File:Silph scope.png Silph Scope

  • Japanese: シルフスコープ Silph Scope
  • Purpose: Allows Template:Type2 Pokémon to be seen.
  • Description: A scope that makes unseeable Pokémon visible. It is made by Silph Co.
  • Location: Rocket Hideout

File:Soot Sack sprite.png Soot Sack

  • Japanese: はいぶくろ Ash Sack
  • Purpose: Allows ashes to be collected.
  • Description: A sack used to gather and hold volcanic ash.
  • Location: Route 113

File:Ssticket.png S.S. Ticket

  • Japanese: ふねのチケット Ship Ticket
  • Purpose: Allows admission to the S.S. Anne/S.S. Tidal.
  • Description:
    • Kanto: The ticket required for sailing on the ferry S.S. Anne. It has a drawing of a ship on it.
    • Hoenn: The ticket required for sailing on a ferry.
  • Location:

File:Storage Key (Hoenn) sprite.png Storage Key

  • Japanese: そうこのカギ Storage Key
  • Purpose: Allows a door to be opened on the Abandoned Ship.
  • Description: A key that opens the storage hold inside the Abandoned Ship. It is old and looks easily broken.
  • Location: Abandoned Ship

File:Super Rod sprite.png Super Rod

  • Japanese: すごいつりざお Amazing Fishing Rod
  • Purpose: Allows the player to fish in bodies of water. Best Rod of all.
  • Description: An awesome, high-tech fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild Pokémon.
  • Location:

File:Teachy TV sprite.png Teachy TV

  • Japanese: おしえテレビ Teaching TV
  • Purpose: Teaches players basics about Pokémon battles.
  • Description: A television set that is tuned to a program with useful tips for novice Trainers.
  • Location: Viridian City

File:TM Case sprite.png TM Case

  • Japanese: わざマシンケース Technique Machine Case
  • Purpose: Holds TMs and HMs.
  • Description: A case that holds TMs and HMs. It is attached to the bag's compartment for important items.
  • Location: Automatically obtained when the player first obtains a TM. (FireRed and LeafGreen only)

File:TownMapSprite.png Town Map

  • Japanese: タウンマップ Town Map
  • Purpose: Displays a map of Kanto and the Sevii Islands.
  • Description: A very convenient map that can be viewed anytime. It even shows your present location.
  • Location: Pallet Town

File:Tri-Pass sprite.png Tri Pass

  • Japanese: トライパス Tri Pass
  • Purpose: Allows players to access the three northernmost Sevii Islands.
  • Description: A pass for ferries between One, Two, and Three Island. It has a drawing of three islands.
  • Location: One Island, given to the player by Celio upon arrival.

File:Wailmer Pail sprite.png Wailmer Pail

  • Japanese: ホエルコじょうろ Hoeruko Watering Can
  • Purpose: Allows Berries to be watered. If watering is done correctly, the resulting Berry trees will have more Berries to pluck.
  • Description: A tool used for watering berries and plants.
  • Location: Route 104

File:Vs Seeker sprite.png Vs Seeker

  • Japanese: バトルサーチャー Battle Searcher
  • Purpose: Allows Trainers to be re-challenged.
  • Description: A device that indicates Trainers who want to battle. The battery charges while traveling.
  • Location: Vermilion City

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