Every item in Pokémon Sour Crystal and where to find it

158 items the game places somewhere, with what each one does and every spot it turns up — including which story checkpoint puts it in reach.

ItemWhat it doesWhere to find it
Escape RopeAllows the user to instantly exit caves
RepelPrevents lower-leveled wild Pokémon from being encountered for 100 steps
  • Route 32 Azalea Poké Mart, Goldenrod Department Store, Mt. Moon Square shop Purchased by the player's Momfrom New Bark Town — the start
Super RepelPrevents lower-leveled wild Pokémon from being encountered for 200 steps
Max RepelPrevents lower-leveled wild Pokémon from being encountered for 250 steps
  • Route 44, Mt. Mortar Blackthorn, Indigo Plateau, Lavender, and Fuchsia Poké Marts, Celadon Department Storefrom New Bark Town — the start
TinyMushroomUsed as currency for the Move Reminder. Can be sold for $250
  • Just a Souvenir Shop (before exposing Team Rocket) Held by wild Paras and wild Parasect (50% chance each) Can be picked at Ilex Forest & Mt.Moon each day (90%chance)from New Bark Town — the start
Big MushroomUsed as currency for the Move Reminder. Can be sold for $2,500
  • Route 4, Held by wild Paras and wild Parasect (5% chance each) Can be picked at Ilex Forest & Mt.Moon each day (10%chance)from New Bark Town — the start
PearlNo use. Can be sold for $700
Big PearlNo use. Can be sold for $3,750
  • Cerulean Cave, Goldenrod Underground (bargain shop Monday) Held by wild Shellder (5% chance) Rock Smash (5% chance)from Post-game
StardustNo use. Can be sold for $1,500
Star PieceNo use. Can be sold for $4,900
Opal ShardUsed as currency for the Ruins of Alph Move Tutor. Can be sold for $50
Silver LeafNo use. Can be sold for $500
  • Held by Wild pokemon traded from Gen 1 (Tentacruel, Rapidash, Magneton, Kingler, Electrode, Weezing, Seaking)from New Bark Town — the start
Gold LeafNo use. Can be sold for $1000
  • Held by Wild pokemon traded from Gen 1 (Raichu, Parasect, Venomoth, Golduck, Primeape, Slowbro, Dewgong, Muk, Hypno, Marowak, Rhydon, Seadra)from New Bark Town — the start
SlowpokeTailNo use. Can be sold for $4,900
NuggetNo use. Can be sold for $5,000
  • Routes 2, 12, 25, 34, 39, and 45, Tin Tower, Moomoo Farm, Whirl Islands, Mt. Mortar, Team Rocket's Hideout Ruins of Alph, Cerulean Cave, Goldenrod Underground (bargain shop Monday), Goldenrod Radio Tower (3 Blue Card points) National Park (gift from Pokéfan Beverly), Route 39 (gift from Pokéfan Derek) Held by wild Grimer and wild Muk (5% chance each) Rock Smash (1% chance)from New Bark Town — the start
Helix FossilCan be revived into an Omanyte at Ruins Of Alph's Research Center
Dome FossilCan be revived into an Kabuto at Ruins Of Alph's Research Center
Old AmberCan be revived into an Aerodactyl at Ruins Of Alph's Research Center
Exp. ShareWhen held, if the holder did not participate in the battle and is not fainted, it will receive a 50% share of the experience
  • Route 39 (gift from Baoba) Safari Zone Entrance (gift from Baoba if player's bag was full on Route 39), Lucky Channel 3rd place prize (3 digit match)from New Bark Town — the start
Amulet CoinWhen held, doubles the prize money earned from battles if the holder participated in the battle
EverstoneWhen held, prevents the holder from evolving
  • New Bark Town (from Professor Elm after hatching the Mystery Egg), Sea Cottage (from Bill's grandfather) Bug-Catching Contest second prize Held by wild Geodude and wild Graveler (5% chance each)from New Bark Town — the start
Lucky EggWhen held, the holder receives 150% of the experience gained in battle
LeftoversWhen held, restores 1/16 of the holder's HP each turn
Scope LensWhen held, increases holder's critical hit ratio by 1 stage
Quick ClawWhen held, the holder has a 20% chance per turn of going first
Smoke BallWhen held, allows the holder to run from any wild Pokémon without fail
Focus BandWhen held, the holder has a 10% chance of surviving an attack that would cause it to faint with 1 HP remaning
Cleanse TagWhen held, reduces the encounter rate of wild Pokémon by 50%
BrightPowderWhen held, reduces the accuracy of the opponent's moves used on the holder by 10%
Light BallWhen held by a Pikachu, it doubles it's Sp.Atk stat
Lucky PunchWhen held by a Chansey, increases it's critical hit ratio by 2 stages
Metal PowderWhen held by a Ditto, it increases it's Defense and Sp.Def stats by 50%
Thick ClubWhen held by a Cubone or Marowak, it doubles it's Attack stat
StickWhen held by a Farfetch'd, increases it's critical hit ratio by 2 stages
King's RockWhen held, grants most moves a 10% chance to cause the target to flinch Evolves certain species of Pokémon
Silk ScarfWhen held, increases the power of Normal-type moves by 20%
Sharp BeakWhen held, increases the power of Flying-type moves by 20%
Black BeltWhen held, increases the power of Fighting-type moves by 20%
Poison BarbWhen held, increases the power of Poison-type moves by 20%
Soft SandWhen held, increases the power of Ground-type moves by 20%
Hard StoneWhen held, increases the power of Rock-type moves by 20%
SilverPowderWhen held, increases the power of Bug-type moves by 20%
Spell TagWhen held, increases the power of Ghost-type moves by 20%
Metal CoatWhen held, increases the power of Steel-type moves by 20% Evolves certain species of Pokémon
  • Goldenrod Game Corner (2,000 coins) S.S. Aqua, Kanto Power Plant (held by in-game trade Magneton) Held by wild Magnemite (5%)from New Bark Town — the start
CharcoalWhen held, increases the power of Fire-type moves by 20%
Mystic WaterWhen held, increases the power of Water-type moves by 20%
Miracle SeedWhen held, increases the power of Grass-type moves by 20%
MagnetWhen held, increases the power of Electric-type moves by 20%
TwistedSpoonWhen held, increases the power of Psychic-type moves by 20%
NeverMeltIceWhen held, increases the power of Ice-type moves by 20%
Dragon FangWhen held, increases the power of Dragon-type moves by 20%
BlackGlassesWhen held, increases the power of Dark-type moves by 20%
Berserk GeneWhen held, is immediately consumed and increases the holder's Attack by 2 Stages, but also confuses the holder for 256 turns.
PotionHeals a Pokémon for 20 HP
Super PotionHeals a Pokémon for 60 HP
Hyper PotionHeals a Pokémon for 200 HP
  • Various Marts, Route 40, Dark Cave, Violet City, Union Cave, Ecruteak City, Olivine Lighthouse, Mt. Mortar, Team Rocket's Hideout, Cerulean Cave, Mt. Silver Cavefrom New Bark Town — the start
Max PotionFully restores a Pokémon's HP
  • Various Marts, Routes 2, 42, and 45, Goldenrod Underground, Tin Tower, Mt. Mortar, Lake of Rage, Ice Path, Dragon's Den, Victory Road, Rock Tunnel, Mt. Silver Cavefrom New Bark Town — the start
AntidoteCures a Pokémon from Poison
Burn HealCures a Pokémon from a Burn
Ice HealCures a Pokémon from being Frozen
AwakeningCures a Pokémon from Sleep
Paralyze HealCures a Pokémon from Paralysis
Full HealFully cures a Pokémon's from any status ailment
  • Various Marts, Route 2, Dark Cave, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Goldenrod Underground, National Park, Tin Tower, Team Rocket's Hideout, Ice Path, Victory Road, Vermilion City, Cerulean Cavefrom New Bark Town — the start
Full RestoreFully restores a Pokémon's HP and cures any status ailment
  • Various Marts, Route 2, Tin Tower, Whirl Islands, Mt. Mortar, Lake of Rage, Victory Road, Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6), Mt. Silver, Mt. Silver Cave, Cerulean Cavefrom New Bark Town — the start
ReviveRevives a fainted Pokémon with 50% of its maximum HP
  • Various Marts, Routes 2, 11, and 45, Dark Cave, Ilex Forest, Goldenrod City, Goldenrod Underground, Cianwood City, Mt. Mortar, Team Rocket's Hideout, Dragon's Den, Rock Tunnel, Cerulean Cave Rock Smash (7% chance)from New Bark Town — the start
Max ReviveRevives a fainted Pokémon with it's HP fully restored
  • Route 44, Tin Tower, Whirl Islands, Mt. Mortar, Victory Road, Diglett's Cave, Mt. Silver Cave, Cerulean Cave Mystery Giftfrom New Bark Town — the start
Fresh WaterHeals a Pokémon for 50 HP
Soda PopHeals a Pokémon for 60 HP
LemonadeHeals a Pokémon for 80 HP
Moo Moo MilkHeals a Pokémon for 100 HP
Energy PowderHeals a Pokémon for 50 HP but lowers it's friendship
Energy RootHeals a Pokémon for 200 HP but lowers it's friendship
Heal PowderFully cures a Pokémon's from any status ailment but lowers it's friendship
Revival HerbRevives a fainted Pokémon with it's HP fully restored but lowers it's friendship
EtherRestores 10 PP of a single move
Max EtherRestores 10 PP of all of the Pokémon's moves
ElixirFully restores the PP of a single move
  • Lake of Rage (show large Magikarp) Routes 2, 12, 44, and 45, Mt. Mortar, Dark Cave, Rock Tunnel, Union Cavefrom New Bark Town — the start
Max ElixirFully restores the PP of all of the Pokémon's moves
Berry JuiceHeals a Pokémon for 20 HP and can be activated when held
Sacred AshRevives and fully restores HP and PP of all party members
HP UpAdds 2560 HP Stat Experience to a single Pokémon
  • Various Marts, Routes 4 and 35, Tin Tower, Burned Tower, Victory Road, Vermilion City Route 30 (gift from Youngster Joey)from New Bark Town — the start
ProteinAdds 2560 Attack Stat Experience to a single Pokémon
  • Various Marts, Team Rocket's Hideout, Ice Path, Mt. Silver Cave, Route 25 Olivine Lighthouse (gift from Sailor Huey)from New Bark Town — the start
IronAdds 2560 Defense Stat Experience to a single Pokémon
CarbosAdds 2560 Speed Stat Experience to a single Pokémon
  • Various Marts, Route 2, Tin Tower, Whirl Islands, Mt. MortarC, Ice Path, Mt. Silver Cave Route 44 (gift from Bird Keeper Vance)from New Bark Town — the start
CalciumAdds 2560 Special Stat Experience to a single Pokémon
  • Various Marts, Routes 12 and 13, Whirl Islands, Dragon's DenC, Mt. Silver Cave, Cerulean Cave Route 46 (gift from Picnicker Erin)from New Bark Town — the start
PP UpRaises the maximum PP of a single move by 1
  • Routes 15 and 45, Violet City, Tin Tower, Mt. Mortar, Ice Path, Rock Tunnel, Celadon City, Mt. Silver Cave, Cerulean Cave Route 45 (gift from Blackbelt Kenji), Lucky Channel 4th place prize (2 digit match)from New Bark Town — the start
Rare CandyRaises the level of a single Pokémon by 1
  • Routes 27, 28, and 34, Violet City, Tin Tower, Olivine Lighthouse, Whirl Islands, Mt. Mortar, Lake of Rage, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Mt. Silver Cave, Cerulean Cave, Lucky Channel 2nd place prize (4 digit match)from New Bark Town — the start
Master BallPerfect Catch rate. Never fails
Ultra Ballx2 Catch rate
  • Various Marts, Routes 4, 42, and 44, Goldenrod Department Store, Burned Tower, Mt. Mortar, Team Rocket's Hideout, Goldenrod Radio Tower, Goldenrod Tunnel, Tin Tower, Whirl Islands, Mt. Silver Cave, Cerulean Cave, Lucky Channel 5th place prize (1 digit match)from New Bark Town — the start
Great Ballx1.5 Catch rate
Poké Ballx1 Catch rate
Safari Ballx1.5 Catch rate
Park Ballx1.5 Catch rate
Fast Ballx4 Catch rate if used on a Pokémon with a base Speed of 100 or more x1 Catch rate otherwise
Level Ballx1 Catch rate if the user's Pokémon is the same level or lower than the foe's x2 Catch rate if the user's Pokémon is the higher but less than double the level of the foe's x4 Catch rate if the user's Pokémon is double or more the level of the foe's x8 Catch rate if the user's Pokémon is four times higher or more the level of the foe's
Lure Ballx4 Catch rate if used on a Pokémon encountered while fishing x1 Catch rate otherwise
Heavy Ball-20 if used on a Pokémon weighing 220.2 lbs. (99.9 kg) or less +0 if used on a Pokémon weighing 220.5 lbs. (100.0 kg) – 440.7 lbs. (199.9 kg) +20 if used on a Pokémon weighing 440.9 lbs. (200.0 kg) – 661.2 lbs. (299.9 kg) +30 if used on a Pokémon weighing 661.4 lbs. (300.0 kg) or more
Love Ballx8 Catch rate if used on a Pokémon of the opposite gender x1 Catch rate otherwise
Friend Ballx1 Catch rate but sets caught Pokémon's friendship to 200
Moon Ballx4 Catch rate if used on a Pokémon that can evolve with a Moon Stone x1 Catch rate otherwise
Oran BerryRestores 10 HP when used or held in battle
  • Routes 11, 29, 30, 38, and 46 (Berry Trees) Bug-Catching Contest consolation prize Held by Held by wild Pikachu and Sentret (5% chance), wild Furret and Shuckle (50% chance)from New Bark Town — the start
Cheri BerryCures Paralysis when used or held in battle
  • Routes 2, 33 and Violet City(Berry Trees) Olivine City (held by in-game trade Voltorb) Held by wild Electabuzz (50% chance each)from New Bark Town — the start
Pecha BerryCures Poison when used or held in battle
Chesto BerryCures Sleep when used or held in battle
Rawst BerryCures Burns when used or held in battle
Aspear BerryCures Freeze when used or held in battle
Persim BerryCures Confusion when used or held in battle
Leppa BerryRestores 10 PP to a single move when used or held in battle
Lum BerryCures any status ailment when used or held in battle
Sitrus BerryRestores 30 HP when used or held in battle
  • Route 13 (Berry Tree) Ruins of Alph, Bug-Catching Contest third prize Goldenrod Department Store (held by in-game trade Machop), Route 14 (held by in-game trade Aerodactyl) Held by wild Furret (5% chance)from New Bark Town — the start
Red ApricornUsed to create Level Balls from Kurt
Blu ApricornUsed to create Lure Balls from Kurt
Ylw ApricornUsed to create Moon Balls from Kurt
Grn ApricornUsed to create Friend Balls from Kurt
Pnk ApricornUsed to create Love Balls from Kurt
Wht ApricornUsed to create Fast Balls from Kurt
Blk ApricornUsed to create Heavy Balls from Kurt
X AttackRaised the ATTACK of the user by 1 stage in battle and slightly raises friendship
X DefendRaised the DEFENSE of the user by 1 stage in battle and slightly raises friendship
X SpecialRaised the SP.ATK of the user by 1 stage in battle and slightly raises friendship
  • Goldenrod Department Store, Celadon Department Store, Team Rocket's Hideout, Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5–6)from New Bark Town — the start
X SpeedRaised the SPEED of the user by 1 stage in battle and slightly raises friendship
X AccuracyRaised the ACCURACY of the user by 1 stage in battle and slightly raises friendship
Dire HitRaised the critical chance of the user by 2 stages in battle and slightly raises friendship
Guard Spec.Prevents the user from having it's stats lowered in battle and slightly raises friendship
Poké DollAllows the user to run from a wild Pokémon without fail
Fire StoneEvolves certain species of Pokémon
Thunder StoneEvolves certain species of Pokémon
  • Cerulean Cave, Goldenrod Game Corner (3,000 coins) Route 25 (Bill's grandfather), Route 38 (gift from Lass Dana)from Post-game
Water StoneEvolves certain species of Pokémon
  • Goldenrod Game Corner (3,000 coins) Route 25 (Bill's grandfather), Route 42 (gift from Fisherman Tully)from New Bark Town — the start
Leaf StoneEvolves certain species of Pokémon
Moon StoneEvolves certain species of Pokémon
  • Tohjo Falls, Ruins of Alph, Cerulean Cave, Mt. Moon Square (Monday night) Purchased by the player's Mom Held by wild Clefairy (5%)from New Bark Town — the start
Sun StoneEvolves certain species of Pokémon
King's RockWhen held, grants most moves a 10% chance to cause the target to flinch Evolves certain species of Pokémon
Metal CoatWhen held, increases the power of Steel-type moves by 20% Evolves certain species of Pokémon
  • Goldenrod Game Corner (3,000 coins) S.S. Aqua, Kanto Power Plant (held by in-game trade Magneton) Held by wild Magnemite (5%)from New Bark Town — the start
Dragon ScaleEvolves certain species of Pokémon
Up-GradeEvolves certain species of Pokémon
Linking CordEvolves certain species of Pokémon
BicycleAllows the user to ride a Bike, effectively doubling their movement speed
Coin CaseHolds up to 9999 coins
ItemfinderAllows the player to search for hidden items
Old RodAllows the player to fish for low level water pokemon
Good RodAllows the player to fish for mid level water pokemon
Super RodAllows the player to fish for high level water pokemon
Red ScaleHas no function for the player. Can be traded to Mr. Pokémon for a Lucky Egg
SecretPotionHas no function for the player. Must be given to Jasmine at the Lighthouse
S.S.TicketAllows the player to take the S.S. Aqua to Kanto
Mystery EggHas no function for the player. Must be given to Prof. Elm
Clear BellAllows the player to enter Tin Tower
Silver WingAllows the player to encounter Lugia at Whirl Islands
GS BallAllows the player to initiate the event to obtain Celebi
Blue CardAllows the player to save points for the Buena's Password show
Card KeyAllows the player to access the upper floors of the Goldenrod Radio Tower
Machine PartHas no function for the player. Must be given to the Kanto Power Plant Manager
Lost ItemHas no function for the player. Must be given to Copycat
Basement KeyAllows the player to access the Goldenrod Underground Basement
PassAllows the player to access the Magnet Train
SquirtBottleAllows the player to fight the Weird Tree on Route 36
Rainbow WingAllows the player to encounter Ho-Oh at Tin Tower
Shiny CharmDoubles the chances of encountering Shiny Pokémon