Legendary artifacts

The subject of this article has no official name. The name currently in use is a fan designator; see below for more information.

Legendary artifacts are items which are bound to specific Legendary or Mythical Pokémon. These artifacts typically do one or more of the following: allow the player to encounter these Pokémon, change their form, or improve their battling capabilities.

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List of Legendary artifacts

Wings

Rainbow Wing にじいろのはね Rainbow Feather   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to encounter a Ho-Oh on the Bell Tower.					Locations GSC Goldenrod Radio Tower (from Radio Director after defeating Team Rocket)G Pewter City (from old man near entrance to Route 3)S Tin Tower (from the Sages after catching all three Legendary beasts)C HGSS Goldenrod Radio Tower (from Radio Director after defeating Team Rocket)HG Pewter City (from old man near entrance to Route 3)SS
Description GSC A mystical feather of rainbow colors. HGSS A mystical, rainbow feather that sparkles. BWB2W2 A mystical rainbow feather that sparkles. XYORAS A mystical rainbow feather that sparkles. SM A mystical rainbow feather that sparkles.
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Silver Wing ぎんいろのはね Silver Feather   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to encounter a Lugia in the Whirl Islands.					Locations GSC Goldenrod Radio Tower (from Radio Director after defeating Team Rocket)S Pewter City (from old man near entrance to Route 3)GC HGSS Goldenrod Radio Tower (from Radio Director after defeating Team Rocket)SS Pewter City (from old man near entrance to Route 3)HG
Description GSC A strange, silver-colored feather. HGSS A strange, silvery feather that sparkles. BWB2W2 A strange, silvery feather that sparkles. XYORAS A strange, silvery feather that sparkles. SM A strange, silvery feather that sparkles.
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Bells

Clear Bell とうめいなスズ Clear Suzu   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Summons a Suicune at the Tin Tower in Ecruteak City.C Allows the Kimono Girls to summon Ho-Oh.HG Allows Ho-Oh to be encountered on the deck of Sea Mauville.OR					Locations C Goldenrod Radio Tower (from Radio Director after defeating Team Rocket) HGSS Ecruteak City (reward for defeating the Kimono Girls)HG ORAS Slateport City (from Captain Stern in exchange for the Scanner)OR
Description C Makes a gentle ringing. HGSS A very old-fashioned bell that makes a gentle ringing. BWB2W2 A very old-fashioned bell that makes a gentle ringing. XYORAS A very old-fashioned bell that makes a gentle ringing sound. SM A very old-fashioned bell that makes a gentle ringing sound.
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Tidal Bell うみなりのスズ Tide Suzu   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the Kimono Girls to summon Lugia.SS Allows Lugia to be encountered on the submerged control room of Sea Mauville.AS					Locations HGSS Ecruteak City (reward for defeating the Kimono Girls)SS ORAS Slateport City (from Captain Stern in exchange for the Scanner)AS
Description HGSS An old-fashioned bell with a gentle, soothing sound. BWB2W2 A very old-fashioned bell that makes a gentle ringing. XYORAS A very old-fashioned bell that makes a gentle ringing sound. SM A very old-fashioned bell that makes a gentle ringing sound.
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Colored orbs

Red Orb べにいろのたま Crimson Orb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Price: 10,000 Cannot be sold
Effect: Use to calm Groudon.R Allows the player to encounter Groudon in the Embedded Tower.SS Turns Groudon into Primal Groudon when sent out holding the item.*ORAS					Locations RSE Mt. Pyre (summit, after confronting Team Magma)R HGSS Route 30 (from Mr. Pokémon after obtaining both the National Pokédex and a Kanto starter Pokémon from Professor Oak)SS ORAS Sootopolis City (from Maxie after battling Groudon)OR, Mt. Pyre (summit)AS SM Hau'oli City mall
Description RSE A red, glowing orb said to contain an ancient power. FRLG An orb that glows red. It is said to contain an incredible power from ancient times. HGSS A shiny red orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region. BWB2W2 A shiny red orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region. XYORAS A shiny red orb that is said to have a legend tied to it. It's known to have a deep connection with the Hoenn region. SM A shiny red orb that is said to have a legend tied to it. It's known to have a deep connection with the Hoenn region.
Note: Key Item prior to Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
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Blue Orb あいいろのたま Indigo Orb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Price: 10,000 Cannot be sold
Effect: Use to calm Kyogre.S Allows the player to encounter Kyogre in the Embedded Tower.HG Turns Kyogre into Primal Kyogre when sent out holding the item.*ORAS					Locations RSE Mt. Pyre (summit, after confronting Team Aqua)S HGSS Route 30 (from Mr. Pokémon after obtaining both the National Pokédex and a Kanto starter Pokémon from Professor Oak)HG ORAS Sootopolis City (from Archie after battling Kyogre)AS, Mt. Pyre (summit)OR SM Hau'oli City mall
Description RSE A blue, glowing orb said to contain an ancient power. FRLG An orb that glows blue. It is said to contain an incredible power from ancient times. HGSS A shiny blue orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region. BWB2W2 A shiny blue orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region. XYORAS A shiny blue orb that is said to have a legend tied to it. It's known to have a deep connection with the Hoenn region. SM A shiny blue orb that is said to have a legend tied to it. It's known to have a deep connection with the Hoenn region.
Note: Key Item prior to Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
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Jade Orb もえぎいろのたま Verdant Orb   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows the player to encounter Rayquaza in the Embedded Tower.					Locations HGSS Pallet Town (from Professor Oak if he is shown a Kyogre from HeartGold and a Groudon from SoulSilver)
Description HGSS A shiny green orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region. BWB2W2 A shiny green orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region. XYORAS A shiny green orb that is said to have a legend tied to it. It's known to have a deep connection with the Hoenn region. SM A shiny green orb that is said to have a legend tied to it. It's known to have a deep connection with the Hoenn region.
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Timespace orbs

Adamant Orb こんごうだま Diamond Orb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: 10,000 Sell for: 5000* 0*
Effect: Boosts the power of Dragon- and Steel-type moves by 20% when held by Dialga.					Locations DPPt Spear PillarD, Mt. CoronetPt HGSS Sinjoh Ruins (held by Dialga) BW Marvelous Bridge (given by the Shadow Triad) B2W2 Dragonspiral Tower XY Terminus Cave ORAS Route 128 SM Hau'oli City mall
Secondary effect: Allows the player to encounter Dialga at Spear PillarPt.
Description DPPt HGSS A brightly gleaming orb to be held by Dialga. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Steel-type moves. BWB2W2 A brightly gleaming orb to be held by Dialga. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Steel-type moves. XYORAS A brightly gleaming orb to be held by Dialga. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Steel-type moves when it is held. SM A brightly gleaming orb to be held by Dialga. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Steel-type moves when it is held.
					This item was featured in the TCG.
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Lustrous Orb しらたま White Orb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: 10,000 Sell for: 5000* 0*
Effect: Boosts the power of Dragon- and Water-type moves by 20% when held by Palkia.					Locations DPPt Spear PillarP, Mt. CoronetPt HGSS Sinjoh Ruins (held by Palkia) BW Marvelous Bridge (given by the Shadow Triad) B2W2 Dragonspiral Tower XY Terminus Cave ORAS Route 129 SM Hau'oli City mall
Secondary effect: Allows the player to encounter Palkia at Spear Pillar.Pt
Description DPPt HGSS A beautifully glowing orb to be held by Palkia. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Water-type moves. BWB2W2 A beautifully glowing orb to be held by Palkia. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Water-type moves. XYORAS A beautifully glowing orb to be held by Palkia. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Water-type moves when it is held. SM A beautifully glowing orb to be held by Palkia. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Water-type moves when it is held.
					This item was featured in the TCG.
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Griseous Orb はっきんだま Platinum Orb   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: 10,000 Sell for: 5000* 0*
Effect: Boosts the power of Dragon- and Ghost-type moves by 20% when held by Giratina.					Locations Pt Distortion World (from Turnback Cave) HGSS Sinjoh Ruins (held by Giratina) BW Marvelous Bridge (given by the Shadow Triad) B2W2 Dragonspiral Tower XY Terminus Cave ORAS Route 130 SM Hau'oli City mall
Secondary effect: Allows Giratina to be in its Origin Forme outside of the Distortion World. Cannot be traded and can only be held by GiratinaPtHGSS
Description Pt HGSS A glowing orb to be held by Giratina. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Ghost-type moves. BWB2W2 A glowing orb to be held by Giratina. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Ghost-type moves. XYORAS A glowing orb to be held by Giratina. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Ghost-type moves when it is held. SM A glowing orb to be held by Giratina. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Ghost-type moves when it is held.
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Dragon Stones

Light Stone ライトストーン Light Stone   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Summons Reshiram to assist the player against N and Zekrom at N's Castle.B Summons Reshiram at the top of Dragonspiral Tower.W2					Locations BW Nacrene City (from Lenora after clearing Dragonspiral Tower)B B2W2 N's Castle (from N after player defeats him and Reshiram)W2
Description BWB2W2 Reshiram's body was destroyed and changed into this stone. It is said to be waiting for the emergence of a hero. XYORAS Reshiram's body was destroyed and changed into this stone. It is said to be waiting for the emergence of a hero. SM Reshiram's body was destroyed and changed into this stone. It is said to be waiting for the emergence of a hero.
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Dark Stone ダークストーン Dark Stone   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Summons Zekrom to assist the player against N and Reshiram at N's Castle.W Summons Zekrom at the top of Dragonspiral Tower.B2					Locations BW Nacrene City (from Lenora after clearing Dragonspiral Tower)W B2W2 N's Castle (from N after player defeats him and Zekrom)B2
Description BWB2W2 Zekrom's body was destroyed and changed into this stone. It is said to be waiting for the emergence of a hero. XYORAS Zekrom's body was destroyed and changed into this stone. It is said to be waiting for the emergence of a hero. SM Zekrom's body was destroyed and changed into this stone. It is said to be waiting for the emergence of a hero.
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Eon items

Soul Dew こころのしずく Soul Drop   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: 100* 0*
Effect: Increases both the Special Attack and Special Defense of Latios or Latias by 50%.Gen III-VI Increases the power of Psychic- and Dragon-type moves used by Latios or Latias by 20%.Gen VII					Locations RSE Held by Latios or Latias on Southern Island (event) HGSS Pewter City (event) PBR 14400 Poké Coupons B2W2 Dreamyard ORAS Southern Island (after battling LatiasOR/LatiosAS, event) SM Aether Paradise
Description RS Hold item: Raises Sp. Atk & Sp. Def of Latios & Latias. E Hold item: raises Sp. Atk & Sp. Def of Latios & Latias. FRLG An orb to be held by a Latios or Latias. It raises the Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. Colo. XD Hold item: Raises Sp. Atk & Sp. Def of Latios & Latias. DPPt HGSS A wondrous orb to be held by Latios or Latias. It raises both the Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. BWB2W2 A wondrous orb to be held by Latios or Latias. It raises both the Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. XYORAS A wondrous orb to be held by either Latios or Latias. It raises both the Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. SM A wondrous orb to be held by either Latios or Latias. It raises the power of Psychic- and Dragon-type moves.
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Enigma Stone なぞのすいしょう Mysterious Crystal   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Allows for the capture of either LatiasSS or LatiosHG.					Locations HGSS Available only by Mystery Gift event
Description HGSS A crystal ball that was excavated from the ground. A very beautiful stone that is covered with bits of rock and earth. BWB2W2 A crystal ball that was excavated from the ground. A very beautiful stone that is covered with bits of rock and earth. XYORAS A crystal ball that was excavated from the ground. It's a very beautiful stone that is covered with bits of rock and earth. SM A crystal ball that was excavated from the ground. It's a very beautiful stone that is covered with bits of rock and earth.
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Eon Flute むげんのふえ Infinite Flute   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN VI		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Summon LatiasAS or LatiosOR to soar in the sky above Hoenn, and fly to any city, route or island.					Locations ORAS Sootopolis City (from Steven after capturing KyogreAS/GroudonOR)
Description ORAS A flute that can summon Latios or Latias no matter where you are. SM A flute that can be used to summon Latios or Latias no matter where you are.
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Drives

Burn Drive ブレイズカセット Blaze Cassette   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Sell for: 500* 0*
Effect: Makes Techno Blast a Fire-type move if held by Genesect.					Locations BW P2 Laboratory (show Genesect to a Scientist)B B2W2 P2 Laboratory (show Genesect to a Scientist)B2 XY Ambrette Town Fossil Lab (show Genesect to a Hiker) ORAS Mauville City (show Genesect to a Street Thug) SM Route 8 (from Colress after becoming Champion)
Description BWB2W2 A cassette to be held by Genesect. It changes Techno Blast to a Fire-type move. XYORAS A cassette to be held by Genesect. It changes Genesect's Techno Blast move so it becomes Fire type. SM A cassette to be held by Genesect. It changes Genesect's Techno Blast move so it becomes Fire type.
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Chill Drive フリーズカセット Freeze Cassette   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Sell for: 500* 0*
Effect: Makes Techno Blast an Ice-type move if held by Genesect.					Locations BW P2 Laboratory (show Genesect to a Scientist)W B2W2 P2 Laboratory (show Genesect to a Scientist)W2 XY Ambrette Town Fossil Lab (show Genesect to a Hiker) ORAS Mauville City (show Genesect to a Street Thug) SM Route 8 (from Colress after becoming Champion)
Description BWB2W2 A cassette to be held by Genesect. It changes Techno Blast to an Ice-type move. XYORAS A cassette to be held by Genesect. It changes Genesect's Techno Blast move so it becomes Ice type. SM A cassette to be held by Genesect. It changes Genesect's Techno Blast move so it becomes Ice type.
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Douse Drive アクアカセット Aqua Cassette   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Sell for: 500* 0*
Effect: Makes Techno Blast a Water-type move if held by Genesect.					Locations BW P2 Laboratory (show Genesect to a Scientist)W B2W2 P2 Laboratory (show Genesect to a Scientist)W2 XY Ambrette Town Fossil Lab (show Genesect to a Hiker) ORAS Mauville City (show Genesect to a Street Thug) SM Route 8 (from Colress after becoming Champion)
Description BWB2W2 A cassette to be held by Genesect. It changes Techno Blast to a Water-type move. XYORAS A cassette to be held by Genesect. It changes Genesect's Techno Blast move so it becomes Water type. SM A cassette to be held by Genesect. It changes Genesect's Techno Blast move so it becomes Water type.
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Shock Drive イナズマカセット Lightning Cassette   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Sell for: 500* 0*
Effect: Makes Techno Blast an Electric-type move if held by Genesect.					Locations BW P2 Laboratory (show Genesect to a Scientist)B B2W2 P2 Laboratory (show Genesect to a Scientist)B2 XY Ambrette Town Fossil Lab (show Genesect to a Hiker) ORAS Mauville City (show Genesect to a Street Thug) SM Route 8 (from Colress after becoming Champion)
Description BWB2W2 A cassette to be held by Genesect. It changes Techno Blast to an Electric-type move. XYORAS A cassette to be held by Genesect. It changes Genesect's Techno Blast move so it becomes Electric type. SM A cassette to be held by Genesect. It changes Genesect's Techno Blast move so it becomes Electric type.
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Other

GS Ball ＧＳボール GS Ball   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Summons Celebi in Ilex Forest.					Locations C Pokémon Communication Center*
Description C The mysterious Ball.
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Lunar Wing みかづきのはね Crescent Moon Feather   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Used to cure the sailor's son's nightmares in Canalave City.					Locations DPPt Fullmoon Island (left behind by Cresselia when it flees) B2W2 Strange House
Description DPPt HGSS A feather that glows like the moon. It is said to possess the power to dispel nightmares. BWB2W2 A feather that glows like the moon. It is said to possess the power to dispel nightmares. XYORAS A feather that glows like the moon. It's said to possess the power to dispel nightmares. SM A feather that glows like the moon. It's said to possess the power to dispel nightmares.
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Azure Flute てんかいのふえ Heaven Flute   KEY ITEMS pocket					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Plays a song and opens the stairway to an Arceus in the Hall of OriginDPPt.					Locations DPPt Unobtainable
Description DPPt HGSS A flute that puts out echoing sounds that do not seem to be of this world. It is unknown who made it. BWB2W2 A flute that puts out echoing sounds that do not seem to be of this world. It is unknown who made it. XYORAS A flute that puts out echoing sounds that do not seem to be of this world. No one knows who made it. SM A flute that puts out echoing sounds that do not seem to be of this world. No one knows who made it.
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Reveal Glass うつしかがみ Reflecting Mirror   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Transforms Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus between their Incarnate and Therian Formes.					Locations B2W2 Obtained by taking a Therian Forme Landorus to the shrine at the Abundant Shrine XY Obtained from a female scientist in Reflection Cave near the exit to Shalour City and showing her a Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus ORAS Obtained from the woman selling mirrors on the west side of Mauville City if she is shown Tornadus, Thundurus, or Landorus SM Heahea City
Description B2W2 A glass that tells the truth. It is a mysterious glass that returns a Pokémon back to its original shape. XYORAS A looking glass that reveals the truth. It's a mysterious glass that returns a Pokémon to its original shape. SM A looking glass that reveals the truth. It's a mysterious glass that returns a Pokémon to its original shape.
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Prison Bottle いましめのツボ Jar of Binding   KEY ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN VI		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Changes Hoopa's form from Hoopa Confined to Hoopa Unbound for up to three days or until it is put back in a PC Box.					Locations ORAS Any Poké Mart (from Cashier standing outside the counter when Hoopa is in the party and brought to the Poké Mart) SM Aether Paradise
Description ORAS A bottle believed to have been used to seal away the power of a certain Pokémon long, long ago. SM A bottle believed to have been used to seal away the power of a certain Pokémon long, long ago.
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In the spin-off games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Items

Music Box オルゴール Music Box   TREASURE BAG					ONLY IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Causes Mew to randomly appear on from B36F to B98F in Buried Relic.					Locations MDRB Obtain the Rock Part, Ice Part, and Steel Part
Description MDRB An enchanting music box that plays a beautiful melody. It is said to draw something special to it when it is kept close by.
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Wish Stone うたごえのいし Sing Stone   TREASURE BAG					ONLY IN GEN III		Price: 4 Sell for: 2
Effect: Causes Jirachi to appear in Wish Cave, which allows the player to either make a wish or recruit Jirachi.					Locations MDRB Wish Cave 20F (reward for rescuing Medicham), Wish Cave 50F
Description MDRB A mysterious stone shaped like a musical note. It is said to make a wish come true if it is held while exploring the depths of Wish Cave.
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Secret Slab ひみつのせきばん Secret Lithograph   TREASURE BAG					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Causes Zapdos, MoltresS, MewtwoD, RaikouTD, Entei, Lugia, Ho-Oh, CelebiTS, Latias, Latios, Deoxys, and Darkrai to appear in certain dungeons					Locations MDTDS Destination floor of mission to find the Secret Slab
Description MDTDS An ancient stone slab inscribed with what seems to be prehistoric legend, rumored to hold an incredible secret that has never yet been deciphered.
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Mystery Part なぞのパーツ Puzzle Part   TREASURE BAG					ONLY IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Cannot be sold
Effect: Causes Zapdos, Moltres, MewtwoD, RaikouTD, EnteiTD, Lugia, Ho-Oh, CelebiTS, Latias, Latios, Deoxys, and Darkrai to appear in certain dungeons					Locations MDTDS Destination floor of mission to find the Mystery Part
Description MDTDS A mysterious mechanical part of unknown purpose. It has lain undisturbed for eons, veiled by legendary mystery.
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Other

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, after recruiting Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres as well as clearing Pitfall Valley and Stormy Sea, Alakazam will recommend speaking to them in their Friend Area, Legendary Island. When visiting them there, they will create the Vortex Stone (Japanese: うずしおのいし Whirlpool Stone), which gives the player access to Silver Trench, where the player encounters Lugia.

This item does not show up in the team toolbox.

In Pokémon Ranger series

In Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, the Rainbow Grail is capable of summoning Ho-Oh on the Rainbow Dais.

In Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, the Mystery Box is used to obtain the Mythical Pokémon Meltan. When opened, wild Meltan will frequently appear around the player on a 30-minute timer. After the timer runs out, the box will close, and cannot be opened for another seven days.

Image	English name	Japanese name	Description	Acquisition
	Mystery Box	ふしぎなはこ Mystery Box	A mysterious old box. Opening it causes a certain Pokémon to appear for a limited time.	Transfer Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Nintendo Switch for the first time

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