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All Held Items and What They Do in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Boost your Pokémon's effectiveness in battle.

Whether you’re planning to compete in PvP or not, Held Items can provide a ton of boosts to your Pokémon’s effectiveness in battle. For example, a Pokémon with a Poison Heal ability will gradually restore HP if it’s Poisoned. A Toxic Orb, which badly poisons its user, is good for it.

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Plenty of these items are even accessible in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet as early as Levincia. Below is a list of all Held Items in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, what they do, and where you can find one.

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Note: If you can't find the Held Item in the shop, defeat more gym leaders to unlock more items.

List of Held Items in Levincia Delibird Presents

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Held ItemEffect
Adrenaline OrbBoosts the Speed of an intimidated Pokémon
Binding BandIncreases the power of binding moves
Black BeltBoosts the power of Fighting-type moves
Black GlassesBoosts the power of Dark-type moves
Black SludgeGradually restores HP to Poison-type Pokémon, but damages any other type
Binding BandBoosts the power of blinding moves
Covert CloakProtects Pokémon from the additional effects of moves, such as flinching and being trapped in a whirlpool
Eject ButtonIf the holder is hit by an attack, it will be switched out of battle
Eject PackMakes a Pokémon with a lowered stat switch out of battle
Flame OrbInflicts the holder with burn during battle
Heavy-Duty BootsPrevents the effects of traps set on the battlefield (like spikes)
Iron BallLowers Speed but allows Ground-type moves to hit Flying-type and Pokémon with Levitate
Lagging TailMakes the holder move slower than usual
Loaded DiceLets the holder’s multistrike moves (like Fury Attack) hit more times
MetronomeBoosts moves that are used consecutively but only until a different one is used
Never-Melt IceBoosts the power of Ice-type moves
Protective PadsProtects the holder from effects caused by making direct contact with the target, like paralysis from Static and poison from Poison Point
Red CardWhen the holder is hit by an attack, the opposing Pokémon is removed from battle
Ring TargetMoves that normally have no effect will land on the Pokémon holding it
Room ServiceLowers the user's Speed during Trick Room
Safety GogglesProtects the holder from both weather-related damage
Scope LensBoosts the holder's critical-hit ratio
Shell BellThe holder regains a little HP every time it inflicts damage on others
Smoke BallLets the holder flee from any wild Pokemon encounter without fail
Soft SandBoosts the power of Ground-type moves
Sticky BarbDamages the holder every turn but may latch on to Pokémon that touch it
Toxic OrbBadly poisons the holder during battle
Twisted SpoonBoosts Psychic-type moves
Wide LensSlightly boosts the accuracy of moves
Zoom LensIf the holder moves after its target, its accuracy will be boosted

Related: All Chansey Supply Locations in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

List of Held Items in Mesagoza Delibird Presents

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Held ItemEffect
Ability ShieldProtects the holder from having its Ability changed by other Pokémon
Assault VestRaises Sp. Def but prevents the use of status moves
Blunder PolicySharply raises Speed when a Pokémon misses because of accuracy
CharcoalBoosts the power of Fire-type moves
Choice BandBoosts Attack but only allows the use of one move
Choice ScarfBoosts Speed but only allows the use of one move
Choice SpecsBoosts Sp. Atk but only allow the use of one move
Clear AmuletProtects the holder from having its stats lowered by moves used against it or by the opposing Pokémon’s Abilities
Destiny KnotIf the holder becomes infatuated, the Pokémon it's infatuated with also becomes infatuated
Expert BeltSlightly boosts the power of supereffective moves
Focus BandLets the holder endure a potential KO attack, leaving it with 1 HP
Focus SashIf the holder has full HP, it will endure a potential KO attack with 1 HP (disappears after one use)
Grip ClawExtends the duration of multi-turn attacks like Bind and Wrap
King's RockMay cause the target to flinch when attacked
Life OrbBoosts the power of moves, but at the cost of some HP with each hit
Miracle SeedBoosts the power of Grass-type moves
Muscle BandSlightly boosts the power of physical moves
Mystic WaterBoosts the power of Water-type moves
Punching GloveBoosts the power of the holder’s punching moves and prevents direct contact with targets
Quick ClawLets the holder move first sometimes
Rocky HelmetIf the holder is hit, the attacker will also be damaged upon contact
Sharp BeakBoosts the power of Flying-type moves
Silk ScarfBoosts the power of Normal-type moves
Silver PowderBoosts the power of Bug-type moves
Smoke BallLets the holder flee from any wild Pokemon encounter without fail
Throat SprayRaises Sp. Atk when a Pokémon uses a sound-based move, like Uproar
Weakness PolicySharply increases Attack and Sp. Atk if the holder is hit with a move it's weak to
Wise GlassesSlightly boosts the power of special moves
EvioliteIt raises both Defense and Sp. Def of a Pokémon that can still evolve

Related: How to check a Pokémon’s EVs in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

List of Held Items in Cascarrafa Delibird Presents

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Held ItemEffect
Absorb BulbIt boosts Sp. Atk if hit with a Water-type attack (effect triggers only once per battle)
Air BalloonThe holder will float in the air until hit (effect triggers only once per battle)
Big RootBoosts the amount of HP the holder recovers from HP-stealing moves
Bright PowderLowers the opposing Pokémon's accuracy
Cell BatteryBoosts Attack if hit with an Electric-type move (effect triggers only once per battle)
Damp RockExtends Rain Dance when used by the holder
Dragon FangBoosts the power of Dragon-type moves
Electric SeedBoosts Defense on Electric Terrain (effect triggers only once per battle)
Grassy SeedBoosts Defense on Grassy Terrain (effect triggers only once per battle)
Hard StoneBoosts the power of Rock-type moves
Heat RockExtends Sunny Day when used by the holder
Icy RockExtends Hail when used by the holder
LeftoversThe holder's HP is slowly but steadily restored throughout every battle
Light ClayProtective moves like Light Screen and Reflect will be effective for longer
Luminous MossBoosts Sp. Def if hit with a Water-type move
MagnetBoosts the power of Electric-type moves
Mental HerbLets the holder shake off move-binding effects to move freely (effect triggers only once per battle)
Mirror HerbAllows the holder to mirror an opponent’s stat increases to boost its own stats (effect triggers only once per battle)
Misty SeedBoosts Sp. Def on Misty Terrain (effect triggers only once per battle)
Normal GemWhen held, it strengthens the power of a Normal-type move (effect triggers only once per battle)
Poison BarbBoosts the power of Poison-type moves
Power HerbAllows the holder to immediately use a move that normally requires a turn to charge (disappears after one use)
Psychic SeedBoosts Sp. Def on Psychic Terrain (effect triggers only once per battle)
Shed ShellLets the holder switch out of battle without fail
Smoke BallLets the holder flee from any wild Pokemon encounter without fail
Smooth RockExtends Sandstorm when used by the holder
SnowballBoosts Attack if the holder is hit with an Ice-type move (effect triggers only once per battle)
Spell TagBoosts the power of Ghost-type moves
Terrain ExtenderExtends the duration of a terrain effect caused by the holder's move or Ability
Utility UmbrellaProtects the holder from the effects of rain and harsh sunlight
White HerbRestores any lowered stat in battle (effect triggers only once per battle)

Other held items in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Held ItemEffectLocation
Amulet CoinDoubles any prize money received if the holding Pokémon joins a battle.Defeat Trainers near Medali and claim your reward from the League Rep (he can be found near the Pokémon Center)
Booster EnergyBoosts the strength of Paradox Pokémon (disappears after one use)Bottom of The Great Crater in the room you find the Professor in, 5% chance to be dropped by Paradox Pokémon

Related: Check out the Better Pokemon Starter List on our sister site, Upcomer.

For more help with Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, take a look at How to get Sinistea Chips in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and How to evolve Petilil into Lilligant in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet here at Pro Game Guides.


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