Know what to keep, where to find it, and when to use it. Explore the items and resources behind your next catch, evolution, or battle.
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Poké BallThe standard red-and-white ball for catching Pokémon, available from level 1. Poké Balls are easy to replenish through everyday play and are also used by Pokémon GO Plus + and the Explorer Gadget for automatic catching.
Great BallA stronger everyday catching ball with a 1.5× ball modifier in the catch formula. It is a useful middle ground between a Poké Ball and an Ultra Ball.
Ultra BallThe strongest routinely obtainable ball for wild catches. Its 2× ball modifier improves the chance of keeping a Pokémon after a successful hit.
Premier BallA special ball supplied exclusively for bonus encounters after winning raids, Max Battles, and Team GO Rocket battles. You receive a limited number for that single encounter without spending any Poké Balls, Great Balls, or Ultra Balls from your Item Bag.
Master BallA very rare ball that guarantees a capture in eligible encounters. Choosing it triggers a confirmation and a special catching sequence.
Beast BallA special event ball particularly effective against Ultra Beasts. Participating events supply it for designated encounters, sometimes including Necrozma.
GO Safari BallAn event ball with high catching effectiveness, introduced for Pokémon GO Wild Area and its difficult mighty Pokémon encounters.
Razz BerryA common berry that makes a Pokémon easier to catch, with a 1.5× modifier in the capture formula.
Nanab BerryA berry that calms a wild Pokémon’s movement and attacks during an encounter, giving you a steady target. It makes aiming easier rather than directly increasing your chance of catching the Pokémon.
Pinap BerryA berry fed during an encounter that doubles ordinary catch Candy when the Pokémon is caught while its effect is active. It does not improve your catch rate.
Golden Razz BerryA catch berry that significantly raises your chance of catching a Pokémon with a 2.5× berry modifier. At a friendly Gym, feeding a single Golden Razz Berry fully restores a defender’s motivation.
Silver Pinap BerryA rare berry that combines a 1.8× catch modifier with extra ordinary catch Candy. A basic catch normally worth three Candy awards seven before other bonuses.
PotionA basic healing spray that restores up to 20 HP to an injured Pokémon. It unlocks at level 5 and cannot revive a fainted Pokémon.
Super PotionRestores 50 HP to one conscious Pokémon. Healing cannot exceed that Pokémon’s maximum HP.
Hyper PotionRestores 200 HP to one conscious Pokémon. Healing cannot exceed that Pokémon’s maximum HP.
Max PotionRestores all missing HP to one conscious Pokémon. Healing cannot exceed that Pokémon’s maximum HP.
ReviveRevives one fainted Pokémon and restores half of its maximum HP, allowing it to fight again. Use a Potion afterward if it needs more healing.
Max ReviveRevives one fainted Pokémon and restores its HP completely. It combines revival and full healing in a single item.
IncenseA personal encounter boost that normally attracts Pokémon for 60 minutes. Its spawns follow you and are visible to you rather than every nearby Trainer.
Daily Adventure IncenseA free daily Incense that normally lasts 15 minutes and produces encounters while you move. Its encounter pool includes the rare Galarian Legendary birds.
Lucky EggA timed boost that doubles XP earned while active. Despite its name, it is not an Egg you hatch in an Incubator.
Star PieceA timed boost that increases Stardust earned by 50%. It normally lasts 30 minutes and affects Stardust rewards received while active.
PoffinA buddy treat that immediately makes your buddy excited. Excitement opens additional daily heart opportunities and halves the walking distance needed for buddy Candy.
Max MushroomA timed item that doubles damage dealt by your Pokémon in Max Battles. It affects your own attacks rather than granting the whole group a shared boost.
Mystery BoxA reusable item that opens a 60-minute window of Meltan encounters. Unlike ordinary Incense, it is useful even when you are stationary.
Coin BagA reusable attraction item for Roaming Form Gimmighoul. Opening it starts a 30-minute encounter window, helping you work toward Gholdengo.
Lucky TrinketA single-use item that turns an eligible friend into a Lucky Friend, guaranteeing Lucky Pokémon on your next trade together.
Lure ModuleA PokéStop attachment that brings additional Pokémon to a fixed location. Nearby Trainers can all benefit from it.
Glacial Lure ModuleA special PokéStop lure that favors Water- and Ice-type encounters and enables Eevee to evolve into Glaceon and Crabrawler into Crabominable nearby.
Magnetic Lure ModuleA Magnetic Lure Module is a special PokéStop lure that attracts Electric-, Steel-, and Rock-type Pokémon more frequently than a standard Lure Module and provides the nearby magnetic field required to evolve Magneton, Nosepass, and Charjabug.
Mossy Lure ModuleA special lure associated with Grass-, Bug-, and Poison-type encounters. It enables Leafeon’s lure evolution and can bring tappable apples to the surrounding map.
Rainy Lure ModuleA special lure associated with Water-, Bug-, and Electric-type encounters. It can satisfy Sliggoo’s rainy-condition evolution requirement.
Golden Lure ModuleA lure that turns a PokéStop gold for 30 minutes. Spins can award Gimmighoul Coins and extra items, and Roaming Form Gimmighoul can occasionally appear.
Sun StoneAn evolution stone for Bellossom, Sunflora, Whimsicott, Lilligant, and Heliolisk. Each evolution consumes one Sun Stone and the required family Candy.
King’s RockAn evolution item for Poliwhirl into Politoed and Slowpoke into Slowking. Each evolution consumes one King’s Rock alongside its Candy cost.
Metal CoatAn evolution item for turning Onix into Steelix or Scyther into Scizor. Each normally requires one Metal Coat and 50 family Candy.
Dragon ScaleThe evolution item for Seadra into Kingdra. One Dragon Scale and 100 Horsea Candy complete the final step of the family’s evolution.
UpgradeA Silph Co. evolution device for Porygon. Evolving it into Porygon2 consumes one Upgrade and 25 Porygon Candy.
Sinnoh StoneAn evolution stone used by 18 branches, including Rhyperior, Togekiss, Mamoswine, and Gallade. Each normally needs one Sinnoh Stone and 100 family Candy.
Unova StoneThe Unova Stone is a black-and-white evolution item that evolves seven specific Unova Pokémon, including Lampent into Chandelure, Eelektrik into Eelektross, and the elemental monkeys. Each evolution consumes one Unova Stone along with 50 or 100 family Candy.
Sweet AppleAn evolution resource for Applin. Collect 20 Sweet Apples and 200 Applin Candy to evolve it into Appletun.
Tart AppleAn evolution resource for Applin. Collect 20 Tart Apples and 200 Applin Candy to evolve it into Flapple.
Syrupy AppleAn evolution resource for Applin. Collect 20 Syrupy Apples and 200 Applin Candy to evolve it into Dipplin.
Gimmighoul CoinsA special resource used to evolve eligible Roaming Form Gimmighoul into Gholdengo. This evolution requires 999 coins rather than ordinary Candy.
MeteoriteA rare item that teaches Rayquaza the Charged Attack Dragon Ascent. Rayquaza needs that attack before it can Mega Evolve.
Fast TMReplaces a Pokémon’s Fast Attack with a randomly selected eligible alternative from its normal move pool.
Charged TMReplaces a Pokémon’s Charged Attack with a randomly selected eligible alternative from its normal move pool.
Elite Fast TMA single-use item that lets you choose a specific Fast Attack from a Pokémon’s eligible move pool, including most legacy and event-exclusive Fast Attacks.
Elite Charged TMLets you choose an eligible Charged Attack, including many event-exclusive attacks, to replace the Pokémon’s current move.
Gold Bottle CapA rare item that starts Hyper Training for all three stats: Attack, Defense, and HP IVs. Completing the assigned tasks raises the selected IVs rather than immediately granting perfect stats.
Silver Bottle CapA rare item that starts Hyper Training for one chosen stat: Attack, Defense, or HP IVs. Completing the assigned tasks raises the selected IVs rather than immediately granting perfect stats.
Infinite IncubatorThe Infinite Incubator (labeled Incubator ∞ in-game) is a permanent item that hatches one standard Pokémon Egg at a time. Awarded at Trainer Level 2 when Egg hatching unlocks, it never runs out of uses.
Egg IncubatorA limited-use incubator that lets you hatch another Egg alongside the permanent incubator. It uses the Egg’s normal walking requirement.
Super IncubatorA three-use incubator that reduces an ordinary Egg’s required walking distance to two-thirds of the normal amount.
Timed IncubatorAn extra incubator whose limit is an expiration date rather than a fixed number of hatches. It can hatch successive Eggs until that deadline.
Daily Adventure IncubatorA dedicated incubator reserved exclusively for the 1 km Daily Adventure Egg. It works separately from your Item Bag incubators and cannot accept regular Eggs.
2 km EggA Pokémon Egg with a normal hatch distance of 2 km. It contains a Pokémon from the pool associated with its source and collection period.
5 km EggA Pokémon Egg with a normal hatch distance of 5 km. It contains a Pokémon from the pool associated with its source and collection period.
7 km EggA Pokémon Egg with a normal hatch distance of 7 km. It contains a Pokémon from the pool associated with its source and collection period.
10 km EggA purple-spotted Pokémon Egg with a base walking distance of 10 km. Hatching it in an incubator awards a Pokémon from the pool tied to its collection source and time, along with 2,000 XP, 1,600–3,200 Stardust, and species Candy.
12 km EggA Pokémon Egg with a normal hatch distance of 12 km. It contains a Pokémon from the pool associated with its source and collection period.
Daily Adventure EggA daily 1 km Egg with its own incubator and a base reward of 10,000 XP. It is separate from the ordinary 2, 5, 7, 10, and 12 km Eggs.
Raid PassThe free orange pass used to enter an in-person raid. The normal daily allocation is one, with additional passes sometimes offered by events or seasonal bonuses.
Premium Battle PassA green pass that grants entry to an additional in-person Raid Battle or unlocks the premium reward track for one set in GO Battle League. It is separate from the free daily Raid Pass and the Remote Raid Pass.
Remote Raid PassA pass for joining eligible battles from a distance. Ordinary remote raids use the pass; remote Max Battles additionally require Max Particles, and remote Super Mega Raids additionally require Link Charges.
GO Battle League Timed Research PassA pass that unlocks a seasonal Timed Research track tied to GO Battle League play. It does not pay for raid entry or select the premium battle reward track.
Event TicketAn Event Ticket is an entitlement that unlocks access to a specific virtual or live event, Special Research story, Timed Research, or set of gameplay bonuses. The ticket’s title and description define exactly what it unlocks, where it works, and when.
EX Raid PassA discontinued invitation item that granted entry to a scheduled five-star EX Raid Battle at a specific Gym and time window. It is documented here to explain older screenshots and game history, not as a currently obtainable raid pass.
Mysterious ComponentOne of six parts used to assemble a Rocket Radar. It advances your progress from battling ordinary Grunts to finding Rocket Leaders.
Rocket RadarA tracking device that locates Team GO Rocket Leaders Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra at invaded PokéStops and in Rocket balloons. Defeating a Leader consumes the Rocket Radar and awards that battle’s item bundles, a 12 km Strange Egg when space is open, and a Shadow Pokémon encounter.
Super Rocket RadarA special radar that tracks down Giovanni, the Team GO Rocket Boss, rather than the three Team GO Rocket Leaders.
Shadow ShardShadow Shards are crafting materials dropped from Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids. Every four Shadow Shards are automatically refined into one Purified Gem for subduing enraged Shadow Raid Bosses.
Purified GemA combat item used to subdue an enraged boss in three-star and five-star Shadow Raids. It is a raid battle tool, not an item used to purify a Shadow Pokémon in your storage.
Rare CandyA generic item stored in your Item Bag that converts into one ordinary Candy for any Pokémon family you choose. Once converted, that Candy can pay for evolutions, power-ups, second Charged Attacks, Max Moves, or Adventure Effects.
Rare Candy XLA flexible item that becomes one Candy XL for a Pokémon family you choose. Candy XL is used for power-ups above Pokémon level 40 and for upgrading Max Moves to Level 3.
StardustA shared resource used for power-ups, trades, second Charged Attacks, purification, and several other Pokémon upgrades or effects. Unlike Candy, it is not tied to a species family.
CandyA family-specific resource used to evolve Pokémon, power them up, unlock attacks, and pay other development costs. Related evolution stages share their family’s Candy.
Candy XLCandy XL is the family-specific resource required to power up Pokémon from level 40 to level 50 and to upgrade Max Moves to their highest tier. It is separate from ordinary Candy and is not interchangeable at a one-to-one rate.
PokéCoinsThe shop currency used for many items, bundles, and permanent storage upgrades. PokéCoins are separate from Gimmighoul Coins.
Max ParticlesMax Particles are the energy resource used to complete Max Battles at Power Spots and to unlock or upgrade Max Moves. Because both activities draw from the same balance, move upgrades and upcoming battles compete for the same Max Particles.
Max Particle PackA consumable Item Bag item that grants 800 Max Particles when opened. It stores particles for later redemption rather than adding them directly to your spendable balance.
Link ChargesA resource for entering Mega Raids, including Super Mega Raids. Charges are stored in the Link Holder and are distinct from a Pokémon’s Mega Energy.
Zygarde CellA resource used to change Zygarde from 10% Forme to 50% Forme, and then to Complete Forme. Cells are kept in the Zygarde Cube.
Solar Fusion EnergySolar Fusion Energy is the species-specific resource used to fuse Necrozma with Solgaleo into Dusk Mane Necrozma. Each fusion requires 1,000 Solar Fusion Energy, 30 Necrozma Candy, and 30 Cosmog Candy.
Lunar Fusion EnergyLunar Fusion Energy is the species-specific resource used to fuse Necrozma with Lunala into Dawn Wings Necrozma. Each fusion requires 1,000 Lunar Fusion Energy, 30 Necrozma Candy, and 30 Cosmog Candy.
Blaze Fusion EnergyBlaze Fusion Energy is a dedicated resource used to fuse Kyurem with Reshiram into White Kyurem. Each fusion requires 1,000 Blaze Fusion Energy, 30 Kyurem Candy, and 30 Reshiram Candy.
Volt Fusion EnergyVolt Fusion Energy is the specialized fusion currency used to combine Kyurem with Zekrom into Black Kyurem. Each fusion costs 1,000 Volt Fusion Energy, 30 Kyurem Candy, and 30 Zekrom Candy.
Crowned Sword EnergyA species-specific resource used to change Hero of Many Battles Zacian into its Crowned Sword form. The first transformation on an individual Zacian requires Iron Head and costs 1,000 Crowned Sword Energy and 30 Zacian Candy.
Crowned Shield EnergyA form-change resource for Zamazenta. The first change into its Crowned Shield form costs 1,000 energy and 30 Zamazenta Candy.
Mega EnergySpecies-specific energy used to Mega Evolve compatible Pokémon and upgrade their Mega Levels. A Pokémon’s first Mega Evolution requires the full initial energy cost, while later transformations become free after a rest period or cost reduced energy during cooldown.
Primal EnergySpecies-specific energy that triggers Primal Reversion for Kyogre and Groudon. Each species tracks its own energy balance on its Pokémon summary screen up to a cap of 9,999, rather than drawing from a shared pool or occupying Item Bag space.
GiftA package collected to send to a friend. The recipient can receive useful supplies, Stardust, and sometimes a 7 km Egg, while the Gift carries a Postcard of its origin.
Postcard BookA permanent collection feature that stores Postcards pinned from Gifts. It preserves the PokéStop and Gym locations you and your friends have visited, progresses regional Vivillon Collector sub-medals toward Scatterbug encounters, and links with Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet on Nintendo Switch.
StickersDecorative items attached to Gifts. They personalize the Postcard a friend sees but do not strengthen Pokémon or add a catch bonus.
Link HolderThe Link Holder is a permanent Key Item in your Item Bag that stores up to 600 Link Charges for Mega Raid and Super Mega Raid entry. Receiving the holder does not grant unlimited raid access; each battle still requires enough stored Link Charges or an eligible Raid Pass.
CameraThe Camera is a permanent, reusable key item used to take photos of wild Pokémon during encounters and caught Pokémon through GO Snapshot. It supports Buddy interactions, research tasks, and surprise photobomb encounters.
Explorer GadgetThe Explorer Gadget is a built-in Key Item that attempts automatic catches and PokéStop spins while you explore with Pokémon GO closed or running in the background. It throws only standard Poké Balls and follows daily quotas tied to your Trainer level.
Zygarde CubeA permanent key item that stores Zygarde Cells found while following Routes. Its collected Cells support Zygarde’s stronger forms.
Team MedallionA single-use item that changes your team between Instinct, Mystic, and Valor. It affects team membership rather than your Pokémon’s type or stats.
Research Breakthrough RewardThe Research Breakthrough Reward is a milestone package earned by collecting seven daily Field Research stamps, granting Stardust, XP, an item bundle, and a Pokémon encounter. It functions as a claimed research milestone rather than an item you store and activate from your Item Bag.
Item Bag UpgradeA permanent expansion for your Item Bag that adds 50 storage slots immediately upon purchase rather than placing a consumable item in your inventory.
Pokémon Storage UpgradeA permanent expansion of Pokémon Storage. A standard shop purchase adds 50 slots immediately to your account rather than placing a consumable item in your Item Bag.Postcard PagesPostcard Pages permanently expand the capacity of your Postcard Book by 50 spaces per upgrade.