Gen 8SwSh38 key itemsUpdated NOV 12, 2026
Pokémon Sword & Shield Key Items
In Sword & Shield the Escape Rope is a key item: you get it on Route 3 and can use it any number of times. Stow-on-Side is the stop for form changes, with the DNA Splicers, Reveal Glass, Zygarde Cube and both Necrozma fusers. In the Crown Tundra, Freezington gives you Legendary Clues 1, 2 and 3, written by Peony.
All 38 Sword & Shield key items
Key items
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| A compact device that automatically collects and records advice when a Trainer is out on an adventure. |
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| A pass to go to the Isle of Armor. Show it to the rail staff at Wedgehurst Station. |
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| Mane hair that belonged to the King of Bountiful Harvests' beloved steed, Spectrier. The hair is very smooth to the touch. |
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| Everything you need to set up a tent and get cooking in a Wild Area or at a camping spot. |
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| Seeds to plant in a field. The kind of carrot you'll get is determined by which field you plant the seeds in. |
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| Holding it is said to increase the chance of getting a critical catch. Curiously, the charm doesn't shake much. |
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| A pass to go to the Crown Tundra. Show it to the rail staff at Wedgehurst Station. |
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| A splicer that fuses Kyurem and a certain Pokémon. They are said to have been one in the beginning. |
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| A Wishing Star has been affixed to it. It lets out a light that allows Pokémon to Dynamax when at a Power Spot. |
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| A letter of recommendation that you'll need in order to participate in the Gym Challenge. |
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| A long and durable rope. Use it to escape instantly from locations like caves or dungeons. It can be used any number of times. |
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| A charm that increases the Exp. Points that Pokémon can get. A machine-like object is inside the charm. |
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| Use it by the water to fish up various kinds of Pokémon. |
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| Strange earbuds that allow you to freely control the volume of various sounds. |
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| Produce that the King of Bountiful Harvests' beloved steed likes to eat. It grew in a field covered in snow. |
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| A clue about the King of Bountiful Harvests. It's written by Peony, and an old photo is attached to it. |
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| A clue about the legend of giants. It's written by Peony and has unique drawings. |
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| A clue about the legend of bird Pokémon. It's written by Peony and has a unique drawing. |
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| A mysterious clue that Peony seems to have dropped. There’s a photo attached to it showing a shining hole opening above the Max Lair. |
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| A mysterious and unique charm that increases the chance of finding a Pokémon with a mark. |
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| A machine to fuse Necrozma, which needs light, and Lunala. |
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| A machine to fuse Necrozma, which needs light, and Solgaleo. |
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| A letter entrusted to you by a girl, to be delivered to a boy. Strangely, it looks old to you. |
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| An oval charm said to increase the chance of Pokémon Eggs being found at the Nursery. |
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| A device that allows you to access the Pokémon storage system. There are some places where it won't work. |
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| A single petal that the King of Bountiful Harvests gave you. It radiates faint light. |
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| Cords that shine when you hold them up to the light. The people of old times presented these to the King of Bountiful Harvests to express their gratitude. |
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| A looking glass that reveals the truth. It's a mysterious glass that returns a Pokémon to its original shape. |
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| This bike can be combined with the Pokémon Rotom to use a turbo boost. |
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| A catalog of devices that Rotom like. Use the catalog to have Rotom hop in and out of the various devices listed within. |
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| Produce that the King of Bountiful Harvests' beloved steed likes to eat. It grew in a gloomy field. |
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| A shiny charm said to increase the chance of finding a Shiny Pokémon in the wild. |
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| Professor Sonia's published writings. Her new discoveries about the Galar region's legends are recorded in this enjoyable read. |
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| A card that increases the selection in boutiques and hair salons. |
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| Mane hair that belonged to the King of Bountiful Harvests' beloved steed, Glastrier. The hair is strong and very flexible. |
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| A stone found in the Galar region with a mysterious power. It's said that your dreams come true if you find one. |
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| A mysterious object made of wood. Part of it seems to be chipped. Maybe it's meant to be part of something. |
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| An item in which Zygarde Cores and Cells are gathered. You can also use it to change Zygarde's forms. |
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