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* The {{i|Poké Ball}}, [[Great Ball]], and [[Ultra Ball]] are named モンスターボール ''Monster Ball'', スーパーボール ''Super Ball'', and ハイパーボール ''Hyper Ball'', respectively. | * The {{i|Poké Ball}}, [[Great Ball]], and [[Ultra Ball]] are named モンスターボール ''Monster Ball'', スーパーボール ''Super Ball'', and ハイパーボール ''Hyper Ball'', respectively. | ||
** The | ** The Ultra Ball retains a letter H on its design, referencing its Japanese name. | ||
** The [[Beast Ball]] is named ウルトラボール ''Ultra Ball'' in Japanese. Both the Japanese and English names reference the fact that they were developed to catch [[Ultra Beast]]s. The Japanese name "Ultra Ball" was already used in English as the [[Ultra Ball]] (Hyper Ball in Japanese). | ** The [[Beast Ball]] is named ウルトラボール ''Ultra Ball'' in Japanese. Both the Japanese and English names reference the fact that they were developed to catch [[Ultra Beast]]s. The Japanese name "Ultra Ball" was already used in English as the [[Ultra Ball]] (Hyper Ball in Japanese). | ||
* [[Secret Potion]]'s Japanese name means "Secret Medicine". It was introduced in [[Generation II]] prior to the introduction of item sprites. Later in [[Generation IV]], it is shown to be a pouch of pills. This is consistent with the Japanese name (which does not specify the type of medicine), but conflicts with the English name (that would indicate a form of liquid substance). | * [[Secret Potion]]'s Japanese name means "Secret Medicine". It was introduced in [[Generation II]] prior to the introduction of item sprites. Later in [[Generation IV]], it is shown to be a pouch of pills. This is consistent with the Japanese name (which does not specify the type of medicine), but conflicts with the English name (that would indicate a form of liquid substance). | ||
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* [[Silver Wing]], [[Rainbow Wing]], Pretty Wing (renamed [[Pretty Feather]] in [[Generation VIII]]), and [[Lunar Wing]] are all single feathers in Japanese (and are visible as feathers in their item sprites), but were changed to wings in English. | * [[Silver Wing]], [[Rainbow Wing]], Pretty Wing (renamed [[Pretty Feather]] in [[Generation VIII]]), and [[Lunar Wing]] are all single feathers in Japanese (and are visible as feathers in their item sprites), but were changed to wings in English. | ||
** In particular, the Silver Wing and Rainbow Wing were introduced in [[Generation II]], prior to the introduction of item sprites. As a result, originally there was no indication in the English games that they were supposed to be wings. | ** In particular, the Silver Wing and Rainbow Wing were introduced in [[Generation II]], prior to the introduction of item sprites. As a result, originally there was no indication in the English games that they were supposed to be wings. | ||
* The [[Bottle Cap]]'s Japanese name includes the fact that | * The [[Bottle Cap]]'s Japanese name includes the fact that its silver, meaning "Silver Bottle Cap". This is similar to the [[Gold Bottle Cap]], which kept the reference to gold in English. | ||
* All the seven sweets that cause {{p|Milcery}} to evolve into {{p|Alcremie}} ([[Strawberry Sweet]], [[Love Sweet]], [[Berry Sweet]], [[Clover Sweet]], [[Flower Sweet]], [[Star Sweet]], and [[Ribbon Sweet]]) are {{wp|amezaiku}} (a form of Japanese candy craft artistry) according to their Japanese names. | * All the seven sweets that cause {{p|Milcery}} to evolve into {{p|Alcremie}} ([[Strawberry Sweet]], [[Love Sweet]], [[Berry Sweet]], [[Clover Sweet]], [[Flower Sweet]], [[Star Sweet]], and [[Ribbon Sweet]]) are {{wp|amezaiku}} (a form of Japanese candy craft artistry) according to their Japanese names. | ||
** Additionally, the Love Sweet is Heart Amezaiku, which is a more literal description of its shape. | ** Additionally, the Love Sweet is Heart Amezaiku, which is a more literal description of its shape. | ||