Pokémon Held Items
Pokémon held items work without costing you a turn. Leftovers heals a little every turn the holder stays in. A Focus Sash only works from full HP, so losing even 1 HP beforehand shuts it off until you’re back to full.
All 199 held items
Damage boosters
21Choice Band and Specs raise the stat, but you’re stuck on one move. No lock on Life Orb, Expert Belt, Muscle Band or Wise Glasses, which boost the hit.
| What it does | Compare | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It boosts the power of moves but at the cost of some HP on each hit. | Gen 4 | 13 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. These curious glasses boost Sp. Atk but only allow the use of one move. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This curious headband boosts Attack but only allows the use of one move. | Gen 3 | 14 / 22Since Gen 3 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a well-worn belt that slightly boosts the power of supereffective moves. | Gen 4 | 13 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This headband exudes strength, slightly boosting the power of physical moves. | Gen 4 | 13 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This thick pair of glasses slightly boosts the power of special moves. | Gen 4 | 13 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It boosts moves used consecutively but only until a different move is used. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| Punching moves get ×1.1 power and no longer count as contact. | Gen 9 | 1 / 22Since Gen 9 | ||
| Moves that hit 2 to 5 times land 4 or 5 times. Population Bomb hits 4 to 10 times. | Gen 9 | 1 / 22Since Gen 9 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. Attack and Sp. Atk sharply increase if the holder is hit with a move it's weak to. | Gen 6 | 7 / 22Since Gen 6 | ||
| Raises Sp. Atk when a Pokémon uses a sound-based move. | Gen 8 | 2 / 22Since Gen 8 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a lens for scoping out weak points. It boosts the holder's critical-hit ratio. | Gen 2 | 15 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This sharply hooked claw increases the holder's critical-hit ratio. | Gen 4 | 13 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. When the holder successfully inflicts damage, the target may also flinch. | Gen 2 | 18 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a magnifying lens that slightly boosts the accuracy of moves. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder moves after its target moves, its accuracy will be boosted. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| Boosts Attack but causes confusion. | Gen 2 | 2 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| A single-use item to be held by a Pokémon. It allows the holder to immediately use a move that normally requires a turn to charge. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It boosts Sp. Atk if the holder is hit with a Water-type attack. It can only be used once. | Gen 5 | 8 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It boosts Attack if the holder is hit with an Electric-type attack. It can only be used once. | Gen 5 | 8 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It boosts Attack if the holder is hit with an Ice-type attack. It can only be used once. | Gen 6 | 7 / 22Since Gen 6 |
Gems
18Single-use. The boost was ×1.5 in Gen 5 and ×1.3 after that, and past Black 2 & White 2 only the Normal Gem is left.
| What it does | Compare | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A gem with an ordinary essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Normal-type move one time. | Gen 5 | 9 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| A gem with an insect-like essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Bug-type move one time. | Gen 5 | 2 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| A gem with an essence of darkness. When held, it strengthens the power of a Dark-type move one time. | Gen 5 | 2 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| A gem with a draconic essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Dragon-type move one time. | Gen 5 | 2 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| A gem with an essence of electricity. When held, it strengthens the power of an Electric-type move one time. | Gen 5 | 2 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| A gem with an essence of combat. When held, it strengthens the power of a Fighting-type move one time. | Gen 5 | 2 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| A gem with an essence of fire. When held, it strengthens the power of a Fire-type move one time. | Gen 5 | 2 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| A gem with an essence of air. When held, it strengthens the power of a Flying-type move one time. | Gen 5 | 2 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| A gem with a spectral essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Ghost-type move one time. | Gen 5 | 2 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| A gem with an essence of nature. When held, it strengthens the power of a Grass-type move one time. | Gen 5 | 2 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| A gem with an essence of land. When held, it strengthens the power of a Ground-type move one time. | Gen 5 | 2 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| A gem with an essence of ice. When held, it strengthens the power of an Ice-type move one time. | Gen 5 | 2 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| A gem with an essence of poison. When held, it strengthens the power of a Poison-type move one time. | Gen 5 | 2 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| A gem with an essence of the mind. When held, it strengthens the power of a Psychic-type move one time. | Gen 5 | 2 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| A gem with an essence of rock. When held, it strengthens the power of a Rock-type move one time. | Gen 5 | 2 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| A gem with an essence of steel. When held, it strengthens the power of a Steel-type move one time. | Gen 5 | 2 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| A gem with an essence of water. When held, it strengthens the power of a Water-type move one time. | Gen 5 | 2 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| A gem with an essence of the fey. When held, it strengthens the power of a Fairy-type move one time. | Gen 6 | n/aSince Gen 6 |
Bulk and recovery
17Eviolite needs a Pokémon that can still evolve. Black Sludge heals Poison types and hurts everything else. Check the typing first.
| What it does | Compare | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder's HP is slowly but steadily restored throughout every battle. | Gen 2 | 18 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder has full HP, it will endure a potential KO attack with 1 HP. The item then disappears. | Gen 4 | 13 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This offensive vest raises Sp. Def but prevents the use of status moves. | Gen 6 | 7 / 22Since Gen 6 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder is hit, the attacker will also be damaged upon contact. | Gen 5 | 9 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It gradually restores HP to Poison-type Pokémon. It damages any other type. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder restores a little HP every time it inflicts damage on others. | Gen 3 | 15 / 22Since Gen 3 | ||
| A mysterious evolutionary lump. When held by a Pokémon that can still evolve, it raises both Defense and Sp. Def. | Gen 5 | 9 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder may endure a potential KO attack, leaving it with just 1 HP. | Gen 2 | 18 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder will float in the air until hit. Once the holder is hit, this item will burst. | Gen 5 | 8 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It casts a tricky glare that lowers the opposing Pokémon's accuracy. | Gen 2 | 14 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. Protective moves like Light Screen and Reflect will be effective longer. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| Blocks the added effects of other Pokémon’s moves, like flinches and stat drops. | Gen 9 | 1 / 22Since Gen 9 | ||
| Other Pokémon’s moves and Abilities can’t lower the holder’s stats. | Gen 9 | 1 / 22Since Gen 9 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It boosts the amount of HP the holder restores from HP-stealing moves. | Gen 4 | 13 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This very light stone reduces the weight of a Pokémon when held. | Gen 5 | 8 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It boosts Sp. Def if the holder is hit with a Water-type attack. It can only be used once. | Gen 6 | 6 / 22Since Gen 6 | ||
| A 100 percent pure juice made of Berries. It can be used to restore 20 HP to a single Pokémon. | Gen 2 | 9 / 22Since Gen 2 |
Speed and move order
7Of these, only Choice Scarf locks you into one move. Room Service does nothing outside Trick Room.
| What it does | Compare | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This curious scarf boosts Speed but only allows the use of one move. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This light, sharp claw lets the bearer move first occasionally. | Gen 2 | 18 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is tremendously heavy and makes the holder move slower than usual. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It lowers Speed and allows Ground-type moves to hit Flying types and holders that are levitating. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. Lowers Speed when Trick Room takes effect. | Gen 8 | 2 / 22Since Gen 8 | ||
| Raises Speed sharply when a Pokémon misses with a move because of accuracy. | Gen 8 | 2 / 22Since Gen 8 | ||
| If held by a Pokémon, it boosts Speed when intimidated. | Gen 7 | 4 / 22Since Gen 7 |
Hazards, weather and terrain
13The four weather rocks and Terrain Extender all stretch their effect to 8 turns. Utility Umbrella covers sun and rain, nothing else.
| What it does | Compare | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| These boots prevent the effects of traps set on the battlefield. | Gen 8 | 2 / 22Since Gen 8 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. These goggles protect the holder from both weather-related damage and powder. | Gen 6 | 6 / 22Since Gen 6 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This sturdy umbrella protects the holder from the effects of rain and harsh sunlight. | Gen 8 | 2 / 22Since Gen 8 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It extends the duration of the move Sunny Day when used by the holder. | Gen 4 | 11 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It extends the duration of the move Rain Dance when used by the holder. | Gen 4 | 11 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It extends the duration of the move Sandstorm when used by the holder. | Gen 4 | 11 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It extends the duration of the move Hail when used by the holder. | Gen 4 | 11 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It extends the duration of the terrain caused by the holder's move or Ability. | Gen 7 | 4 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. These pads protect the holder from effects caused by making direct contact with the target. | Gen 7 | 4 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It boosts Defense on Electric Terrain. It can only be used once. | Gen 7 | 4 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It boosts Defense on Grassy Terrain. It can only be used once. | Gen 7 | 4 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It boosts Sp. Def on Misty Terrain. It can only be used once. | Gen 7 | 4 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It boosts Sp. Def on Psychic Terrain. It can only be used once. | Gen 7 | 4 / 22Since Gen 7 |
Switching
4Eject Button and Eject Pack pull your own Pokémon out. Red Card does it to the attacker.
| What it does | Compare | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder is hit by an attack, it will be switched out of battle. | Gen 5 | 8 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. When the holder's stats are lowered, it will be switched out of battle. | Gen 8 | 2 / 22Since Gen 8 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. When the holder is hit by an attack, the attacker is removed from battle. | Gen 5 | 8 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This discarded carapace enables the holder to switch out of battle without fail. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 |
Status and disruption
10White Herb resets lowered stats one time, and Flame Orb and Toxic Orb hurt the holder on purpose.
| What it does | Compare | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a bizarre orb that will afflict the holder with a burn during battle. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a bizarre orb that will badly poison the holder during battle. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. The holder shakes off move-binding effects to move freely. It can be used only once. | Gen 3 | 14 / 22Since Gen 3 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It will restore any lowered stat in battle. It can be used only once. | Gen 3 | 15 / 22Since Gen 3 | ||
| Copies an opponent’s stat raises as they happen. One use. | Gen 9 | 1 / 22Since Gen 9 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It damages the holder every turn and may latch on to Pokémon that touch the holder. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. Moves that normally have no effect will land on a Pokémon holding it. | Gen 5 | 8 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| The holder’s Ability can’t be changed, suppressed or ignored. | Gen 9 | 1 / 22Since Gen 9 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a band that increases the power of binding moves used by the holder. | Gen 5 | 8 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It extends the duration of multi-turn attacks, such as Bind and Wrap. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 |
Type boosters
36A Plate and its matching type item both give ×1.2 from Gen 4 on, so neither hits harder. Type items were ×1.1 in Gen 2 and 3.
| What it does | Compare | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a sumptuous scarf that boosts the power of Normal-type moves. | Gen 3 | 16 / 22Since Gen 3 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a combustible fuel that boosts the power of Fire-type moves. | Gen 2 | 18 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This teardrop-shaped gem boosts the power of Water-type moves. | Gen 2 | 18 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a powerful magnet that boosts the power of Electric-type moves. | Gen 2 | 18 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a seed imbued with life-force that boosts the power of Grass-type moves. | Gen 2 | 18 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a heatrepelling piece of ice that boosts the power of Ice-type moves. | Gen 2 | 18 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This belt helps the wearer to focus and boosts the power of Fighting-type moves. | Gen 2 | 15 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This small, poisonous barb boosts the power of Poison-type moves. | Gen 2 | 18 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a loose, silky sand that boosts the power of Ground-type moves. | Gen 2 | 18 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a long, sharp beak that boosts the power of Flying-type moves. | Gen 2 | 18 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This spoon is imbued with telekinetic power and boosts Psychic-type moves. | Gen 2 | 16 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a shiny silver powder that will boost the power of Bug-type moves. | Gen 2 | 16 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a durable stone that boosts the power of Rock-type moves. | Gen 2 | 18 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a sinister, eerie tag that boosts the power of Ghost-type moves. | Gen 2 | 18 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This hard and sharp fang boosts the power of Dragon-type moves. | Gen 2 | 16 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a pair of shady-looking glasses that boost the power of Dark-type moves. | Gen 2 | 18 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a special metallic film that can boost the power of Steel-type moves. | Gen 2 | 19 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| Fairy-type moves get ×1.2 power. | Gen 9 | 2 / 22Since Gen 9 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Fire-type moves. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Water-type moves. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Electric-type moves. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Grass-type moves. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Ice-type moves. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Fighting-type moves. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Poison-type moves. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Ground-type moves. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Flying-type moves. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Psychic-type moves. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Bug-type moves. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Rock-type moves. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Ghost-type moves. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Dragon-type moves. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Dark-type moves. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Steel-type moves. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Fairy-type moves. | Gen 6 | 8 / 22Since Gen 6 | ||
| Boosts the power of Normal-type moves used by the holder by 10%. | Gen 2 | 2 / 22Since Gen 2 |
Incenses
9From Gen 4, all nine copy another item on this page: Rose Incense is a Miracle Seed, Full Incense a Lagging Tail. Through Gen 8, some baby Pokémon needed a parent holding the right one when you bred.
| What it does | Compare | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. The beguiling aroma of this incense may cause attacks to miss its holder. | Gen 3 | 14 / 22Since Gen 3 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This incense has a curious aroma that boosts the power of Water-type moves. | Gen 3 | 14 / 22Since Gen 3 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This exotic-smelling incense makes the holder bloated and slow moving. | Gen 4 | 11 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It doubles any prize money received if the holding Pokémon joins a battle. | Gen 4 | 11 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This exotic-smelling incense boosts the power of Psychic-type moves. | Gen 4 | 11 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It helps keep wild Pokémon away if the holder is the head of the party. | Gen 4 | 11 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This exotic-smelling incense boosts the power of Rock-type moves. | Gen 4 | 11 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This exotic-smelling incense boosts the power of Grass-type moves. | Gen 4 | 11 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This incense has a curious aroma that boosts the power of Water-type moves. | Gen 4 | 11 / 22Since Gen 4 |
Memories
17These 17 are Silvally’s. They change its type through its Ability and add no damage.
| What it does | Compare | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A memory disc that contains Bug-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. | Gen 7 | 3 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| A memory disc that contains Dark-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. | Gen 7 | 3 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| A memory disc that contains Dragon-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. | Gen 7 | 3 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| A memory disc that contains Electric-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. | Gen 7 | 3 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| A memory disc that contains Fairy-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. | Gen 7 | 3 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| A memory disc that contains Fighting-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. | Gen 7 | 3 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| A memory disc that contains Fire-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. | Gen 7 | 3 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| A memory disc that contains Flying-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. | Gen 7 | 3 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| A memory disc that contains Ghost-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. | Gen 7 | 3 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| A memory disc that contains Grass-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. | Gen 7 | 3 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| A memory disc that contains Ground-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. | Gen 7 | 3 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| A memory disc that contains Ice-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. | Gen 7 | 3 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| A memory disc that contains Poison-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. | Gen 7 | 3 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| A memory disc that contains Psychic-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. | Gen 7 | 3 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| A memory disc that contains Rock-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. | Gen 7 | 3 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| A memory disc that contains Steel-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. | Gen 7 | 3 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| A memory disc that contains Water-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. | Gen 7 | 3 / 22Since Gen 7 |
Made for one Pokémon
31Most of these work on one species and nothing else. Light Ball raised just Sp. Atk through Gen 3, then picked up Attack from Gen 4.
| What it does | Compare | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On a Protosynthesis or Quark Drive holder, it starts that boost with no sun or Electric Terrain, then it’s used up. | Gen 9 | 1 / 22Since Gen 9 | ||
| An item to be held by Pikachu. It's a puzzling orb that boosts its Attack and Sp. Atk stats. | Gen 2 | 13 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by Cubone or Marowak. It's a hard bone of some sort that boosts the Attack stat. | Gen 2 | 13 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by Farfetch'd. This very long and stiff stalk of leek boosts its critical-hit ratio. | Gen 2 | 14 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by Chansey. This pair of lucky boxing gloves will boost Chansey's critical-hit ratio. | Gen 2 | 10 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by Ditto. Extremely fine yet hard, this odd powder boosts the Defense stat. | Gen 2 | 13 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by Ditto. Extremely fine yet hard, this odd powder boosts the Speed stat. | Gen 4 | 11 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| A wondrous orb to be held by either Latios or Latias. It raises the power of Psychic- and Dragon-type moves. | Gen 3 | 9 / 22Since Gen 3 | ||
| A brightly gleaming orb to be held by Dialga. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Steel-type moves when it is held. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| A beautifully glowing orb to be held by Palkia. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Water-type moves when it is held. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| A glowing orb to be held by Giratina. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Ghost-type moves when it is held. | Gen 4 | 11 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by Clamperl. This fang gleams a sharp silver and raises the holder's Sp. Atk stat. | Gen 3 | 12 / 22Since Gen 3 | ||
| An item to be held by Clamperl. This scale shines with a faint pink and raises the holder's Sp. Def stat. | Gen 3 | 12 / 22Since Gen 3 | ||
| It is said that a hero used this sword to halt a terrible disaster in ancient times. But it's grown rusty and worn. | Gen 8 | 2 / 22Since Gen 8 | ||
| It is said that a hero used this shield to halt a terrible disaster in ancient times. But it's grown rusty and worn. | Gen 8 | 2 / 22Since Gen 8 | ||
| A cassette to be held by Genesect. It changes Genesect's Techno Blast move so it becomes Fire type. | Gen 5 | 8 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| A cassette to be held by Genesect. It changes Genesect's Techno Blast move so it becomes Ice type. | Gen 5 | 8 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| A cassette to be held by Genesect. It changes Genesect's Techno Blast move so it becomes Water type. | Gen 5 | 8 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| A cassette to be held by Genesect. It changes Genesect's Techno Blast move so it becomes Electric type. | Gen 5 | 8 / 22Since Gen 5 | ||
| A flower nectar obtained from the flowering shrubs on Royal Avenue. It changes the form of certain species of Pokémon. | Gen 7 | 3 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| A flower nectar obtained at Poni Meadow. It changes the form of certain species of Pokémon. | Gen 7 | 3 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| A flower nectar obtained at Ula'ula Meadow. It changes the form of certain species of Pokémon. | Gen 7 | 3 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| A flower nectar obtained at Melemele Meadow. It changes the form of certain species of Pokémon. | Gen 7 | 3 / 22Since Gen 7 | ||
| Used on Dialga in Legends: Arceus, it swaps Origin Forme. In Scarlet & Violet Dialga holds it for that form, and its Dragon and Steel moves get ×1.2 power. | Gen 8 | 2 / 22Since Gen 8 | ||
| Used on Arceus in Legends: Arceus, it returns Arceus to Normal type. | Gen 8 | 1 / 22Since Gen 8 | ||
| Used on Giratina in Legends: Arceus, it swaps Origin Forme. In Scarlet & Violet Giratina holds it for that form, and its Dragon and Ghost moves get ×1.2 power. | Gen 8 | 2 / 22Since Gen 8 | ||
| On Arceus, Judgment switches to the type most effective against the target. | Gen 8 | 1 / 22Since Gen 8 | ||
| Used on Palkia in Legends: Arceus, it swaps Origin Forme. In Scarlet & Violet Palkia holds it for that form, and its Dragon and Water moves get ×1.2 power. | Gen 8 | 2 / 22Since Gen 8 | ||
| Ogerpon takes its Grass/Rock Cornerstone form, and all its attacks get ×1.2 power. | Gen 9 | 1 / 22Since Gen 9 | ||
| Ogerpon takes its Grass/Fire Hearthflame form, and all its attacks get ×1.2 power. | Gen 9 | 1 / 22Since Gen 9 | ||
| Ogerpon takes its Grass/Water Wellspring form, and all its attacks get ×1.2 power. | Gen 9 | 1 / 22Since Gen 9 |
Outside battle
11Lucky Egg gives ×1.5 Exp. and Amulet Coin doubles prize money, and neither does a thing in the fight. From X & Y, Destiny Knot passes 5 of the parents’ IVs (hidden stat scores) to the baby.
| What it does | Compare | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's an egg filled with happiness that earns the holder extra Exp. Points in battle. | Gen 2 | 16 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| Turning on this special device will allow all the Pokémon on your team to receive Exp. Points from battles. | Gen 2 | 16 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It doubles any prize money received if the holding Pokémon joins a battle. | Gen 2 | 17 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. The comforting chime of this bell calms the holder, making it friendly. | Gen 3 | 16 / 22Since Gen 3 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. A Pokémon holding this peculiar stone is prevented from evolving. | Gen 2 | 17 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. If the holder becomes infatuated, the opposing Pokémon will be, too. | Gen 4 | 12 / 22Since Gen 4 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It enables the holder to flee from any wild Pokémon encounter without fail. | Gen 2 | 17 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This stiff, heavy brace helps Pokémon grow strong but cuts Speed in battle. | Gen 3 | 11 / 22Since Gen 3 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It helps keep wild Pokémon away if the holder is the head of the party. | Gen 2 | 16 / 22Since Gen 2 | ||
| A mysterious orb containing the power of the Unova region, to be used when generating Pass Power. | Gen 5 | n/aSince Gen 5 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It reduces Speed but allows the holder's max HP to grow more after battling. | Gen 4 | 13 / 22Since Gen 4 |
Contest scarves
5Each scarf raises one contest condition. You won’t find them in FireRed & LeafGreen.
| What it does | Compare | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. During a contest, it raises the Beauty aspect of the Pokémon holding it. | Gen 3 | 6 / 22Since Gen 3 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. During a contest, it raises the Clever aspect of the Pokémon holding it. | Gen 3 | 6 / 22Since Gen 3 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. During a contest, it raises the Cute aspect of the Pokémon holding it. | Gen 3 | 6 / 22Since Gen 3 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. During a contest, it raises the Cool aspect of the Pokémon holding it. | Gen 3 | 6 / 22Since Gen 3 | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. During a contest, it raises the Tough aspect of the Pokémon holding it. | Gen 3 | 6 / 22Since Gen 3 |
Held items by game
Among games that show a count, none from Diamond & Pearl on has fewer held items than Legends: Z-A.
GEN 9
GEN 7
GEN 6
GEN 5
GEN 4
GEN 3
Best held items
Ranked by how often each item is the main pick in our Gen 9 builds.
- 1
+1/16 HP each turnUsed on KingambitNever used up, so it’s the easy pick for anything you plan to keep in.
- 2
Ignores hazardsUsed on Great TuskStealth Rock and Spikes can’t touch the holder when it switches in.
- 3
Used on Iron ValiantParadox Pokémon get their boost the moment they come in.
- 4
Survive one hitUsed on Calyrex (Shadow Rider)Survives one knockout hit from full HP, which suits frail attackers.
- 5
×1.3 · −10% HP per attackUsed on Yveltal×1.3 on most attacks and you can still pick any move. Each attack costs a tenth of max HP.
- 6
×1.5 Attack · lockedUsed on ScizorThe biggest Attack boost here, with no HP cost, if you can live with one move.
- 7
×1.5 Speed · lockedUsed on CranidosAdds no damage. It’s for moving first against Pokémon that would normally outrun you.
- 8
×1.5 Sp. Atk · lockedUsed on MiraidonChoice Band’s deal, on Sp. Atk.
- 9
−1/6 HP to attackerUsed on CorviknightEvery contact hit costs the attacker 1/6 of its own max HP, and the helmet stays on.
- 10
Ground immunityUsed on GholdengoGround moves can’t hit the holder until the first hit pops it.
Damage boosters side by side
Switch between physical and special, and turn on super-effective, to see the real multiplier for your move.
Only Pikachu×2.0
Only Cubone and Marowak×2.0
Physical moves×1.5
Every attack×1.3
One Normal move, then used up×1.3
Fire moves×1.2
Physical moves×1.1
Special moves×1.0
Super-effective hits×1.0
Special moves×1.0
Punching moves×1.0
6th use of the same move×1.0
These numbers are for current games. Metronome needs six uses in a row to reach ×2 now, and its steps were smaller in Gen 4.
Type boosters for every type
Type item and Plate, side by side. Normal’s cell stays empty because Blank Plate adds no power. Fairy got a Plate in Gen 6, three generations before Fairy Feather existed.
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy
Dragon Fang did nothing in Gen 2. Those games used Dragon Scale instead.
Find an item for your Pokémon
Pick a Pokémon and you’ll see what strong builds give it.
Made for it
GarchompiteMega Stone for Garchomp
Best held items
Boosts its types
Covers its worst weakness
Yache Berry×4 weak to Ice
Haban Berry×2 weak to Dragon
Garchomp can’t evolve any further, so Eviolite won’t help it.
New held items in each generation
Gen 9
11 new held items- +1
- +3
- +5
- +6
Gen 8
13 new held items- +3
- +5
- +7
- +8
Gen 7
28 new held items- +18
- +20
- +22
- +23
Gen 6
7 new held items- +1
- +2
Gen 5
32 new held items- +22
- +24
- +26
- +27
Gen 4
55 new held items- +45
- +47
- +49
- +50
Gen 3
17 new held items- +7
- +9
- +11
- +12
Gen 2
36 new held items- +26
- +28
- +30
- +31
