Gen 4HGSS34 key itemsUpdated NOV 11, 2026
Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Key Items
Your version decides several of these HeartGold & SoulSilver key items: Clear Bell in HeartGold and Tidal Bell in SoulSilver, with Blue and Red Orb split the same way. Both orbs get used at the Embedded Tower, and the Jade Orb comes from Oak once you’re done there.
All 34 HeartGold & SoulSilver key items
Key items
34| What it does | Where to get it | Compare | |
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| A handy box where you can store up to 99 Apricorns of each kind. |
Before the first badge | ||
| A key that opens a door in the Goldenrod Tunnel. | |||
| Handy containers for cultivating Berries wherever you go. |
After 3 badges | ||
| A folding Bicycle that enables much faster movement than the Running Shoes. |
After 2 badges | ||
| A card to save points for the Buena's Password show. | |||
| A shiny blue orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region. |
Post-game | ||
| A card key that opens a shutter in the Radio Tower. | |||
| A very old-fashioned bell that makes a gentle ringing. |
After 8 badges | ||
| A case for holding coins obtained at the Game Corner. It holds up to 50,000 coins. | |||
| It checks for unseen items in the area and makes noise and lights when it finds something. |
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| A fancy case for the tidy arrangement and storage of whimsical Pokémon Accessories. | |||
| A music player that allows you to listen to nostalgic songs. It's operated with a single switch. |
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| A new, good-quality fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon. |
After 4 badges | ||
| A flower sometimes bundled in bouquets to convey gratitude on special occasions like birthdays. |
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| A shiny green orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region. |
Post-game | ||
| The Poke Doll lost by the Copycat. |
Post-game | ||
| An important machine part for the Power Plant that was stolen. |
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| A mysterious Egg obtained from Mr. Pokémon. What's in the Egg is unknown. |
Before the first badge | ||
| An old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon. |
After 1 badge | ||
| A convenient notepad that is used for registering your friends, Friend Codes, and keeping a record of game play. |
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| A ticket required for riding the Magnet Train. It allows you to ride whenever and however much you'd like. |
Post-game | ||
| A famous candy in Mahogany Town. Many tourists like to buy them to take home. |
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| A mystical, rainbow feather that sparkles. |
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| A shiny red orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region. |
Post-game | ||
| A scale from the red Gyarados. It glows red like a flame. |
After 6 badges | ||
| The ticket required for sailing on the ferry S.S. Aqua. It has a drawing of a ship on it. |
Post-game | ||
| A case for storing Seals that can be applied to the Capsule cases of Poké Balls. |
After 3 badges | ||
| A fantastic medicine dispensed by the pharmacy in Cianwood City. It fully heals a Pokémon of any ailment. |
After 4 badges | ||
| A strange, silvery feather that sparkles. |
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| A bottle used for watering plants in the Berry Pots. |
After 3 badges | ||
| An awesome, high-tech fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon. |
Post-game | ||
| An old-fashioned bell with a gentle, soothing sound. |
After 8 badges | ||
| A report of all the discovered kinds of Unown. |
Before the first badge | ||
| An amazing device that can record a battle either between friends or at a special battle facility. |
Before the first badge |
Story order
Key items by story stage in HeartGold & SoulSilver
You won’t get the Kanto items until after the main story.
| # | Key item | Where | What it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Apricorn Box | Route 30Before the first badge | A handy box where you can store up to 99 Apricorns of each kind. |
| 2 |  Mystery Egg | Route 30Before the first badge | A mysterious Egg obtained from Mr. Pokémon. What's in the Egg is unknown. |
| 3 |  Unown Report | Ruins of AlphBefore the first badge | A report of all the discovered kinds of Unown. |
| 4 |  Vs. Recorder | Route 31Before the first badge | An amazing device that can record a battle either between friends or at a special battle facility. |
| 5 |  Old Rod | Route 32After 1 badge | An old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon. |
| 6 |  Bicycle | Goldenrod CityAfter 2 badges | A folding Bicycle that enables much faster movement than the Running Shoes. |
| 7 |  Berry Pots | Route 36After 3 badges | Handy containers for cultivating Berries wherever you go. |
| 8 |  Seal Case | Route 39After 3 badges | A case for storing Seals that can be applied to the Capsule cases of Poké Balls. |
| 9 |  Squirt Bottle | Goldenrod CityAfter 3 badges | A bottle used for watering plants in the Berry Pots. |
| 10 |  Good Rod | Olivine CityAfter 4 badges | A new, good-quality fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon. |
| 11 |  SecretPotion | Cianwood CityAfter 4 badges | A fantastic medicine dispensed by the pharmacy in Cianwood City. It fully heals a Pokémon of any ailment. |
| 12 |  Red Scale | Lake of RageAfter 6 badges | A scale from the red Gyarados. It glows red like a flame. |
| 13 |  Clear Bell | Ecruteak CityAfter 8 badges | A very old-fashioned bell that makes a gentle ringing. |
| 14 |  Tidal Bell | Ecruteak CityAfter 8 badges | An old-fashioned bell with a gentle, soothing sound. |
| 15 |  Blue Orb | Route 30Post-game | A shiny blue orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region. |
| 16 |  Jade Orb | Pallet TownPost-game | A shiny green orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region. |
| 17 |  Lost Item | Vermilion CityPost-game | The Poke Doll lost by the Copycat. |
| 18 |  Pass | Saffron CityPost-game | A ticket required for riding the Magnet Train. It allows you to ride whenever and however much you'd like. |
| 19 |  Red Orb | Route 30Post-game | A shiny red orb that is said to have a legend and has a deep connection with the Hoenn region. |
| 20 |  S.S. Ticket | New Bark TownPost-game | The ticket required for sailing on the ferry S.S. Aqua. It has a drawing of a ship on it. |
| 21 |  Super Rod | Route 12Post-game | An awesome, high-tech fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon. |
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