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[[File:Key Dowsing MCHN Sprite.png|thumb|Obtain sprite from the Generation V games]]
[[File:Key Dowsing MCHN Sprite.png|thumb|Obtain sprite from the Generation V games]]
[[File:RG Itemfinder.png|thumb|180px|Itemfinder artwork from {{game|Red and Green|s}}]]
[[File:RG Itemfinder.png|thumb|180px|Itemfinder artwork from {{game|Red and Green|s}}]]
The '''Dowsing Machine''' (Japanese: '''ダウジングマシン''' ''Dowsing Machine''), referred to as the '''Itemfinder''' prior to [[Generation IV]] and as the '''Dowsing MCHN''' in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} and the [[Generation V]] games, is a [[key item]] used to detect hidden items in the vicinity of the user. The way in which it detects items and provides feedback greatly varies between games.
The '''Dowsing Machine''' (Japanese: '''ダウジングマシン''' ''Dowsing Machine''), referred to as the '''Itemfinder''' prior to [[Generation IV]] and as the '''Dowsing MCHN''' in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} and the [[Generation V]] games, is a [[Key Item]] used to detect hidden items in the vicinity of the user. The way in which it detects items and provides feedback greatly varies between games.


==In the games==
==In the games==
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A form of the Itemfinder has been present in all main series {{pkmn|games}} since [[Generation I]].
A form of the Itemfinder has been present in all main series {{pkmn|games}} since [[Generation I]].


In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, the Itemfinder is given out by one of [[Professor Oak]]'s aides in the [[gate]] on {{rt|11|Kanto}} if the {{player}} has 30 or more Pokémon caught in their [[Pokédex]]. It is a [[key item]].
In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, the Itemfinder is given out by one of [[Professor Oak]]'s aides in the [[gate]] on {{rt|11|Kanto}} if the {{player}} has 30 or more Pokémon caught in their [[Pokédex]]. It is a [[Key Item]].


===Generation II===
===Generation II===
In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, the Itemfinder is similar to that of Generation I. As with other key items in [[Generation II]] (and following), the Itemfinder can be set to the Select button and easily accessed. It is given out by a man in [[Ecruteak City]].
In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, the Itemfinder is similar to that of Generation I. As with other Key Items in [[Generation II]] (and following), the Itemfinder can be set to the Select button and easily accessed. It is given out by a man in [[Ecruteak City]].


===Generation III===
===Generation III===
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[[Category:Equipment]]
[[Category:Equipment]]
[[Category:Items]]
[[Category:Items]]
[[Category:Key items]]
[[Category:Key Items]]


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