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Item Encyclopedia

Every Pokémon GO item with its official in-game description — Poké Balls, Berries, healing, Lures, TMs, evolution items and more.

All 86 items in Pokémon GO, sorted by category. Names and descriptions are the official in-game text.

Poké Balls

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Poké Ball

Poké Ball

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

Great Ball

Great Ball

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

Ultra Ball

Ultra Ball

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

Master 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

Premier Ball

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

Beast Ball

Beast Ball

A special Poké Ball designed to catch Ultra Beasts.

GO Safari Ball

GO Safari Ball

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

Berries

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Razz Berry

Razz Berry

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

Nanab Berry

Nanab Berry

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

Pinap Berry

Pinap Berry

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

Golden Razz Berry

Golden Razz Berry

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

Silver Pinap Berry

Silver Pinap Berry

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

Healing

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Potion

Potion

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

Super Potion

Super Potion

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

Hyper Potion

Hyper Potion

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

Max Potion

Max Potion

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

Revive

Revive

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

Max Revive

Max Revive

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

Boosts & Growth

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Lucky Egg

Lucky Egg

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

Star Piece

Star Piece

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

Rare Candy

Rare Candy

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

Rare Candy XL

Rare Candy XL

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

Incense

Incense

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

Daily Adventure Incense

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

Mystery Box

Mystery Box

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

Coin Bag

Coin Bag

A bag of coins. Opening it causes a certain Pokémon to appear for a limited time.

Max Mushroom

Max Mushroom

An item that doubles the damage your Pokémon deal in Max Battles for 30 minutes.

Lucky Trinket

Lucky Trinket

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

Poffin

Poffin

A special treat for your buddy!

Lure Modules

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Lure Module

Lure Module

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

Glacial Lure Module

Glacial Lure Module

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

Mossy Lure Module

Mossy Lure Module

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

Magnetic Lure Module

Magnetic Lure Module

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.

Rainy Lure Module

Rainy Lure Module

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

Golden Lure Module

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

Incubators

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Incubator ∞

Incubator ∞

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

Egg Incubator

Egg Incubator

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

Super Incubator

Super Incubator

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

Passes

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Raid Pass

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

Premium Battle Pass

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

Remote Raid Pass

Remote Raid Pass

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

GO Battle League Timed Research Pass

GO Battle League Timed Research Pass

Grants access to GO Battle League Timed Research, allowing you to earn extra rewards by completing Trainer Battles.

TMs

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Fast TM

Fast TM

This Technical Machine teaches the Pokémon a new Fast Attack.

Charged TM

Charged TM

This Technical Machine teaches the Pokémon a new Charged Attack.

Elite Fast TM

Elite Fast TM

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

Elite Charged TM

Elite Charged TM

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

Team GO Rocket

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Rocket Radar

Rocket Radar

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

Super Rocket Radar

Super Rocket Radar

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

Mysterious Component

Mysterious Component

When you defeat a Team GO Rocket Grunt, you can get a Mysterious Component. Collect six Mysterious Components to combine them!

Shadow Shard

Shadow Shard

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

Purified Gem

Purified Gem

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

Evolution Items

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Sun Stone

Sun Stone

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

King's Rock

King's Rock

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

Metal Coat

Metal Coat

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

Dragon Scale

Dragon Scale

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

Upgrade

Upgrade

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

Sinnoh Stone

Sinnoh Stone

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

Unova Stone

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.

Sweet Apple

Sweet Apple

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

Tart Apple

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

Syrupy Apple

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

Meteorite

Meteorite

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

Dynamax

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Max Particle

Max Particle

Use Max Particles to take on Max Battles at Power Spots or unlock and level up Max Moves.

Max Particle Pack

Max Particle Pack

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

Fusion Energy

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Solar Fusion Energy

Solar Fusion Energy

Used to fuse Necrozma and Solgaleo into Dusk Mane Necrozma. It can be found when defeating Dusk Mane Necrozma in Raids.

Lunar Fusion Energy

Lunar Fusion Energy

Used to fuse Necrozma and Lunala into Dawn Wings Necrozma. It can be found when defeating Dawn Wings Necrozma in Raids.

Volt Fusion Energy

Volt Fusion Energy

Used to fuse Kyurem and Zekrom into Black Kyurem. It can be found when defeating Black Kyurem in Raids.

Blaze Fusion Energy

Blaze Fusion Energy

Used to fuse Kyurem and Reshiram into White Kyurem. It can be found when defeating White Kyurem in Raids.

Crowned Sword Energy

Crowned Sword Energy

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

Crowned Shield Energy

Crowned Shield Energy

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

Best Buddy Training

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Gold Bottle Cap

Gold Bottle Cap

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

Silver Bottle Cap

Silver Bottle Cap

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

Friends & Misc

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Gift

Gift

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

Stickers

Stickers

Stickers don’t take up space in your Item Bag. You can carry only a certain number of each sticker.

Postcard Book

Postcard Book

A book to collect Postcards and remember locations from yours and your friends’ journeys.

Camera

Camera

A device to capture photos of Pokémon. Photos can be shared with others.

Zygarde Cube

Zygarde Cube

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

Zygarde Cell

Zygarde Cell

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

Team Medallion

Team Medallion

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

Currencies

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Stardust

Stardust

The core resource for powering up and trading Pokémon. Earned from catching, hatching, raiding, and almost everything else.

PokéCoins

PokéCoins

The currency for buying items in the Shop. Defending Gyms earns up to 50 per day.

Eggs

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2 km Egg

2 km Egg

The shortest distance, so it hatches quickly. Tends to contain common Pokémon.

5 km Egg

5 km Egg

Mid-range. The Egg you get most often from PokéStops and Gyms.

7 km Egg

7 km Egg

Only obtained from Gifts sent by friends — never from PokéStops or Gyms.

10 km Egg

10 km Egg

The longest standard Egg — and the best odds of rare Pokémon.

Strange Egg

Strange Egg

A 12 km Egg obtained by defeating Team GO Rocket Leaders. Mostly hatches Poison- and Dark-type Pokémon.

Names and descriptions follow the official in-game text. Back to the Beginner Guide