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Item dex

82 kinds

Sorted into 11 categories in the order of the in-game bag. Names and descriptions are the game's own English text.

82 items · Tap an item to read a cut-off description in full.

Poké Balls

7 kinds

Balls you throw to catch wild Pokémon.

Throwing and catch rates (Nice, Great, Excellent, Curveball)
  • Poké Ball

    A device for catching wild Pokémon. It's thrown like a ball, comfortably encapsulating its target.

  • Great Ball

    A high-performance ball with a higher catch rate than a standard Poké Ball.

  • Ultra Ball

    An ultra-performance ball with a higher catch rate than a Great Ball.

  • Master Ball

    The best Poké Ball with the ultimate level of performance. With it, you will catch any wild Pokémon without fail.

  • Premier Ball

    A somewhat rare Poké Ball made to commemorate a special occasion of some sort.

  • Beast Ball

    A special Poké Ball designed to catch Ultra Beasts.

  • GO Safari Ball

    A ball that is extremely effective for catching Pokémon. It is only available during Pokémon GO Wild Area events.

Medicine

6 kinds

Restore HP lost in battle and revive fainted Pokémon.

  • Potion

    • HP +20

    A spray-type medicine that restores the HP of one Pokémon by 20 points.

  • Super Potion

    • HP +50

    A spray-type medicine that restores the HP of one Pokémon by 50 points.

  • Hyper Potion

    • HP +200

    A spray-type medicine that restores the HP of one Pokémon by 200 points.

  • Max Potion

    • HP 100%

    A spray-type medicine that completely restores all HP of a single Pokémon.

  • Revive

    • HP 50%

    A medicine that can revive fainted Pokémon. It also restores half of a fainted Pokémon's maximum HP.

  • Max Revive

    • HP 100%

    A medicine that can revive fainted Pokémon. It also fully restores a fainted Pokémon's maximum HP.

Berries

7 kinds

Feed one before catching to make the catch easier or earn more Candy.

Throwing and catch rates (Nice, Great, Excellent, Curveball)
  • Razz Berry

    • Catch ×1.5

    Feed this to a Pokémon to make it easier to catch.

  • Bluk Berry

    • Unreleased

    A Berry that exists in the game data but isn't used yet.

  • Nanab Berry

    Feed this to a Pokémon to calm it down, making it less erratic.

  • Wepear Berry

    • Unreleased

    A Berry that exists in the game data but isn't used yet.

  • Pinap Berry

    • Candy ×2

    Feed this to a Pokémon to receive more Candy when you catch it.

  • Golden Razz Berry

    • Catch ×2.5

    Feed this to a Pokémon to make it much easier to catch.

  • Silver Pinap Berry

    • Catch ×1.8

    Feed this to a Pokémon to receive more Candy when you catch it and make it easier to catch.

Evolution Items

15 kinds

Used to evolve certain Pokémon or change their form.

Evolution items and the Pokémon that use them
  • Sun Stone

    • Evolutions: 5

    A peculiar stone that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It burns as red as the evening sun.

  • King's Rock

    • Evolutions: 2

    A rock that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It looks like a crown.

  • Metal Coat

    • Evolutions: 2

    A coating that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is a special metallic film.

  • Dragon Scale

    • Evolutions: 1

    A scale that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is very tough and inflexible.

  • Upgrade

    • Evolutions: 1

    A transparent device that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It was produced by Silph Co.

  • Sinnoh Stone

    • Evolutions: 18

    A special stone originally found in the Sinnoh region that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is very tough and has a beautiful sheen.

  • Unova Stone

    • Evolutions: 7

    A rare stone that originates from the Unova region that can make certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is known for its intertwined black-and-white appearance.

  • Gimmighoul Coins

    • Evolutions: 1

    A coin with a mysterious air. It seems to have originated in the Paldea region.

  • Sweet Apple

    • Evolutions: 1

    A peculiar apple that can make a certain species of Pokémon evolve. It’s exceptionally sweet. Apples can be found near PokéStops that have an active Mossy Lure Module.

  • Tart Apple

    • Evolutions: 1

    A peculiar apple that can make a certain species of Pokémon evolve. It’s exceptionally tart. Apples can be found near PokéStops that have an active Mossy Lure Module.

  • Syrupy Apple

    • Evolutions: 1

    A peculiar apple that can make a certain species of Pokémon evolve. It’s exceptionally syrupy.

  • Zygarde Cell

    • Max 300
    • Form changes: 2

    Zygarde Cells can assemble and disassemble to create different forms of Zygarde. You can carry 300 Zygarde Cells at a time.

  • Zygarde Cube

    • Form changes: 2

    An item in which Zygarde Cells are gathered. You can use it to change Zygarde’s form.

  • Crowned Sword Energy

    • Form changes: 1

    Used to change Zacian into its Crowned Sword form. It can be found when defeating Crowned Sword Zacian in raids.

  • Crowned Shield Energy

    • Form changes: 1

    Used to change Zamazenta into its Crowned Shield form. It can be found when defeating Crowned Shield Zamazenta in raids.

TMs

5 kinds

Swap a move your Pokémon knows for a new one.

TMs and how to learn exclusive moves (Elite TMs and Community Day moves)
  • Fast TM

    This Technical Machine teaches the Pokémon a new Fast Attack.

  • Charged TM

    This Technical Machine teaches the Pokémon a new Charged Attack.

  • Elite Fast TM

    This Technical Machine lets you choose a Fast Attack to teach to a Pokémon.

  • Elite Charged TM

    This Technical Machine lets you choose a Charged Attack to teach to a Pokémon.

  • Meteorite

    This stone from space can teach Rayquaza the Charged Attack Dragon Ascent.

Passes

4 kinds

Passes for joining Raid Battles and more.

Raids and Remote Raid Passes
  • Raid Pass

    Pass to join a Raid Battle. You can get a free pass at Gyms once per day if you don't already have one.

  • Premium Battle Pass

    A Premium Battle Pass can be used to join a Raid Battle or earn premium rewards in the GO Battle League.

  • EX Raid Pass

    EX Raid Pass to join a special Raid Battle. You can use this pass only at the specified limited-time event.

  • Remote Raid Pass

    A Remote Raid Pass can be used to join a Raid Battle remotely.

Trainer Boosts

5 kinds

Boost XP or Stardust, or attract Pokémon, for a set time.

How to raise your Trainer level fast (earning XP)
  • Star Piece

    • Stardust ×1.5
    • 30 min

    A small shard of a beautiful gem. Earns 50% more Stardust for 30 minutes.

  • Lucky Egg

    • XP ×2
    • 30 min

    A Lucky Egg that's filled with happiness! Earns double XP for 30 minutes.

  • Incense

    • 60 min

    Incense with a mysterious fragrance that lures wild Pokémon to your location for 60 minutes. Its appearance changes when attracting specific Pokémon.

  • Daily Adventure Incense

    • 15 min

    Special Incense with a mysterious fragrance that attracts wild Pokémon to your location as you move for 15 minutes. You can receive one each day at no cost.

  • Mystery Box

    A mysterious old box. Opening it causes a certain Pokémon to appear for a limited time.

Lures

6 kinds

Use one on a PokéStop to attract Pokémon around it.

Lure Module types and evolving with special Lure Modules
  • Lure Module

    • 30 min

    A module that attracts Pokémon to a PokéStop for 30 minutes. The effect benefits other people nearby.

  • Glacial Lure Module

    • 30 min
    • Evolutions: 2
    • Types: 2

    A frosty Lure Module that attracts Pokémon for 30 minutes, especially ones that love the cold. It can also cause some Pokémon to evolve.

  • Magnetic Lure Module

    • 30 min
    • Evolutions: 3
    • Types: 3

    An electronic Lure Module that attracts Pokémon for 30 minutes, especially ones that possess a magnetic field. It can also cause some Pokémon to evolve.

  • Mossy Lure Module

    • 30 min
    • Evolutions: 1
    • Types: 3

    A natural Lure Module that attracts Pokémon for 30 minutes, especially ones that love mossy scents. It can also cause some Pokémon to evolve.

  • Rainy Lure Module

    • 30 min
    • Evolutions: 1
    • Types: 3

    A wet Lure Module that attracts Pokémon for 30 minutes, especially ones that love the rain. It can also cause some Pokémon to evolve.

  • Golden Lure Module

    • 30 min
    • Pokémon: 1

    A glimmering Lure Module that attracts Pokémon for 30 minutes. You may find Gimmighoul Coins by spinning the Photo Disc.

Key Items

13 kinds

Tools for your adventure, like Eggs, incubators and the Rocket Radar.

Egg hatching guide (Eggs by distance and incubators)
  • Incubator ∞

    • Unlimited

    A device that incubates an Egg as you walk until it's ready to hatch. Unlimited use!

  • Egg Incubator

    • 3 uses

    A device that incubates an Egg as you walk until it is ready to hatch. Breaks after 3 uses.

  • Super Incubator

    • 3 uses
    • 1.5× faster

    A more powerful Egg Incubator that helps Eggs hatch quickly. Breaks after 3 uses.

  • 2 km Egg

    • Pokémon: 3

    Put it in an incubator and walk 2 km to hatch it.

  • 5 km Egg

    • Pokémon: 12

    Put it in an incubator and walk 5 km to hatch it.

  • 7 km Egg

    • Pokémon: 6

    Mostly comes from Gifts sent by friends. Walk 7 km to hatch it.

  • 10 km Egg

    • Pokémon: 6

    Put it in an incubator and walk 10 km to hatch it.

  • 12 km Egg (Team GO Rocket)

    Earned by defeating Team GO Rocket Leaders. Walk 12 km to hatch it.

  • Rocket Radar

    You can use this to track down Team GO Rocket Hideouts!

  • Super Rocket Radar

    You can use this to track down Team GO Rocket Headquarters where their Boss might be!

  • Shadow Shard

    A mysterious shard that emanates shadowy energy. Collect four to combine them into a larger gem using the Shard Refiner!

  • Purified Gem

    A clear gem created by purifying and combining Shadow Shards. Use it to subdue enraged Shadow Raid Bosses.

  • Team Medallion

    A unique coin that enables a Trainer to change teams. It can only be purchased once per 365 days.

Gifts

2 kinds

Gifts you exchange with friends and items that help friendships.

Exchanging gifts with friends (how to build friendship points)
  • Gift

    A box that you can send to a friend. Contains a variety of useful items.

  • Lucky Trinket

    A keepsake that strengthens bonds, allowing you to instantly become Lucky Friends with someone if you’re Great Friends or higher.

Other Items

12 kinds

Resources like Candy and Stardust, upgrades and other items.

How to use Candy and Candy XL
  • Rare Candy

    A mysterious candy. When used on a Pokémon, it turns into the Pokémon's Candy.

  • Rare Candy XL

    A mysterious candy. When used on a Pokémon, it turns into the Pokémon’s Candy XL.

  • Candy

    Candy is collected separately for each Pokémon and used for powering up and evolving.

  • Stardust

    Used to power up Pokémon, unlock a second Charged Attack and trade.

  • PokéCoins

    Coins for buying items and bag or storage upgrades in the shop.

  • Silver Bottle Cap

    Enables a year-long Hyper Training course where you can fully raise one of a Pokémon’s stats.

  • Gold Bottle Cap

    Enables a year-long Hyper Training course where you can fully raise all of a Pokémon’s stats.

  • Poffin

    A special treat for your buddy!

  • Max Particle Pack

    • MP 800

    A small pack of Max Particles. Each one holds 800 Max Particles.

  • Item Bag

    • +50 items

    Lets your bag hold 50 more items.

  • Pokémon Storage

    • +50 Pokémon

    Lets your Pokémon storage hold 50 more Pokémon.

  • Postcard Pages

    • +50 postcards

    Lets your Postcard Book hold 50 more postcards.

Images and text are public assets of the Pokémon GO app; rights belong to Niantic and The Pokémon Company (checked 2026-10-30). Numbers in descriptions and value tags like 'HP +20' come from the game data (Game Master, checked 2026-10-30), and items without in-game text, such as Candy, Eggs and upgrades, have short descriptions written by us.