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Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Held Item Locations

The following lists and table contain the location of all items that can have an effect on a Pokémon when held, including Berries. This page does not include Mail locations, nor locations of Berries that have no held effect.

Pickup

In Ruby and Sapphire, Pokémon with the Pickup ability have a 1% chance of picking up King's Rocks.

In Emerald, the following items can be obtained at the listed levels:

Battle Tower

In Ruby and Sapphire's Battle Tower, the player can receive a Leftovers, White Herb, Quick Claw, Mental Herb, Brightpowder, Choice Band, King's Rock, Focus Band, or Scope Lens as a reward for completing a set of 7 battles, so long as the player's total streak is 42 wins or more.

Battle Frontier

In Emerald, several held items can be purchased at the rightmost counter of the Exchange Service Corner in the Battle Frontier. These items are purchased with Battle Points (BP).

Emerald Items (Battle Frontier)
Item Price
Leftovers 48 BP
White Herb 48 BP
Quick Claw 48 BP
Mental Herb 48 BP
Brightpowder 64 BP
Choice Band 64 BP
King's Rock 64 BP
Focus Band 64 BP
Scope Lens 64 BP

Wild Pokémon

Some wild Pokémon can have held items. If the player captures the Pokémon, or uses Thief, Covet, or Trick, they can obtain the item. The list of wild Pokémon with held items or Berries is as follows:

The Latias or Latios that can be found at the event-only Southern Island always holds Soul Dew.

Altering Cave

The wild Pokémon that can appear in Altering Cave are specifically coded to have a 5% chance of holding rare Berries, regardless of what their regular encounter data is. Their held Berries are as follows:

Trainer Pokémon Held Items

Some Trainers have held items on their Pokémon. If the player's Pokémon uses Thief, Covet, or Trick on the enemy Pokémon, and in the case of Thief and Covet does not have a held item, the user Pokémon will be able to obtain the enemy Pokémon's held item permanently. The list of Trainers with stealable held items is as follows:

Trainer Held Items
Trainer Location Pokémon Item(s)
Roxanne (Emerald) Rustboro Gym Geodude lv.12
Geodude lv.12
Nosepass lv.15 @ Oran Berry
In her rematches, her Kabuto/Kabutops and Nosepass always hold Sitrus Berries.
Brawly (Emerald) Dewford Gym Machop lv.16
Meditite lv.16
Makuhita lv.19 @ Sitrus Berry
In his rematches, his Machamp and Hariyama always hold Sitrus Berries.
Pokéfan Miguel (Ruby and Sapphire) Route 103 Skitty lv.16 @ Oran Berry In his first, second, and third rematches, his Skitty/Delcatty always holds an Oran Berry. In his fourth rematch, his Delcatty always holds a Sitrus Berry.
Pokéfan Miguel (Emerald) Route 103 Skitty lv.15 @ Oran Berry In his first, second, and third rematches, his Skitty/Delcatty always holds an Oran Berry. In his fourth rematch, his Delcatty always holds a Sitrus Berry.
Pokéfan Isabel (Ruby and Sapphire) Route 110 Plusle lv.15 @ Oran Berry
Minun lv.15 @ Oran Berry
In her rematches, her Plusle and Minun always hold Oran Berries.
Pokéfan Isabel (Emerald) Route 110 Plusle lv.14 @ Oran Berry
Minun lv.14 @ Oran Berry
In her rematches, her Plusle and Minun always hold Oran Berries.
Pokéfan Kaleb (Emerald) Route 110 Minun lv.14 @ Oran Berry
Plusle lv.14 @ Oran Berry
Wattson (Emerald) Mauville Gym Voltorb lv.20
Electrike lv.20
Magneton lv.22
Manectric lv.24 @ Sitrus Berry
In his rematches, his Magneton and Manectric always hold Sitrus Berries.
Winstrate Victor Route 111 south Taillow lv.16 @ Oran Berry
Zigzagoon lv.16 @ Oran Berry
In the Winstrate House.
Winstrate Victoria Route 111 south Roselia lv.17 @ Oran Berry In the Winstrate House.
Ninja Boy Lao (fourth rematch) Route 113 Koffing lv.33
Koffing lv.33
Koffing lv.33
Weezing lv.35 @ Smoke Ball
Black Belt Nob (fourth rematch) Route 115 Machop lv.33
Machoke lv.33
Machoke lv.33
Machamp lv.33 @ Black Belt
Flannery (Emerald) Lavaridge Gym Numel lv.24
Slugma lv.24
Camerupt lv.26
Torkoal lv.29 @ White Herb
In her rematches, her Magcargo, Camerupt, and Torkoal always hold White Herbs.
Cooltrainer George (Emerald) Petalburg Gym Slakoth lv.26 @ Sitrus Berry
Norman (Emerald) Petalburg Gym Spinda lv.27
Vigoroth lv.27
Linoone lv.29
Slaking lv.31 @ Sitrus Berry
In his rematches, his two Slaking always hold Sitrus Berries.
Winona (Emerald) Fortree Gym Swablu lv.29
Tropius lv.29
Pelipper lv.30
Skarmory lv.31
Altaria lv.33 @ Oran Berry
In her rematches, her Dratini/Dragonair/Dragonite always holds a Sitrus Berry, and her Altaria always holds a Chesto Berry.
Bug Maniac Brandon/Jeffrey (fourth rematch) Route 120 Surskit lv.38
Dustox lv.38
Surskit lv.38
Masquerain lv.38 @ Silverpowder
Beautifly lv.38
Pokéfan Vanessa (Ruby and Sapphire) Route 121 Pikachu lv.31 @ Oran Berry
Pokéfan Vanessa (Emerald) Route 121 Pikachu lv.30 @ Oran Berry
Tate & Liza (Emerald) Mossdeep Gym Claydol lv.41
Xatu lv.41
Lunatone lv.42 @ Sitrus Berry
Solrock lv.42 @ Sitrus Berry
In their rematches, their Xatu and Lunatone always hold Chesto Berries, and their Solrock always holds a Sitrus Berry.
Pokéfan Annika (Emerald) Sootopolis Gym Feebas lv.39 @ Oran Berry
Feebas lv.39 @ Oran Berry
Pokéfan Bethany (Emerald) Sootopolis Gym Azurill lv.35 @ Oran Berry
Marill lv.37 @ Oran Berry
Azumarill lv.39 @ Oran Berry
Pokéfan Marissa (Ruby and Sapphire) Sootopolis Gym Azurill lv.36 @ Oran Berry
Marill lv.38 @ Oran Berry
Azumarill lv.40 @ Oran Berry
Juan (Emerald) Sootopolis Gym Luvdisc lv.41
Whiscash lv.41
Sealeo lv.43
Crawdaunt lv.43
Kingdra lv. 46 @ Chesto Berry
In his rematches, his Crawdaunt and Kingdra always hold Chesto Berries.
Dragon Tamer Nicolas (fourth rematch) Meteor Falls 1F (back) Altaria lv.49
Altaria lv.49
Shelgon lv.49 @ Dragon Fang
Sidney Ever Grande City Mightyena lv.46
Cacturne lv.46
Shiftry lv.48
Sharpedo lv.48
Absol lv.49 @ Sitrus Berry
Phoebe Ever Grande City Dusclops lv.48
Banette lv.49
Banette lv.49
Sableye lv.50
Dusclops lv.51 @ Sitrus Berry
Glacia (Ruby and Sapphire) Ever Grande City Glalie lv.50
Sealeo lv.50
Sealeo lv.52
Glalie lv.52
Walrein lv.53 @ Sitrus Berry
Glacia (Emerald) Ever Grande City Sealeo lv.50
Glalie lv.50
Sealeo lv.52
Glalie lv.52
Walrein lv.53 @ Sitrus Berry
Drake (Ruby and Sapphire) Ever Grande City Shelgon lv.52
Altaria lv.54
Flygon lv.53
Flygon lv.53
Salamence lv.55 @ Sitrus Berry
Drake (Emerald) Ever Grande City Shelgon lv.52
Altaria lv.54
Kingdra lv.53
Flygon lv.53
Salamence lv.55 @ Sitrus Berry
Steven (Ruby and Sapphire) Ever Grande City Skarmory lv.57
Claydol lv.55
Aggron lv.56
Cradily lv.56
Armaldo lv.56
Metagross lv.58 @ Sitrus Berry
Wallace (Emerald) Ever Grande City Wailord lv.57
Tentacruel lv.55
Ludicolo lv.56
Whiscash lv.56
Gyarados lv.56
Milotic lv.58 @ Sitrus Berry
Pokéfan Colton S.S. Tidal Skitty lv.22 @ Oran Berry
Skitty lv.36 @ Oran Berry
Skitty lv.40 @ Oran Berry
Skitty lv.12 @ Oran Berry
Skitty lv.30 @ Oran Berry
Delcatty lv.42 @ Oran Berry
Steven (Emerald) Meteor Falls Skarmory lv.77
Claydol lv.75
Aggron lv.76
Cradily lv.76
Armaldo lv.76
Metagross lv.78 @ Sitrus Berry

In-Game Trades and Gifts

In Emerald, the Seedot that the player can receive in a trade in Rustboro City holds a Chesto Berry.

The Castform that the player receives at the Weather Institute on Route 119 holds a Mystic Water.

In the Overworld

This table does not contain Berries; they are in the table below this one.

Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Held Item Locations (Overworld)
Item Area Location Notes
Amulet Coin Littleroot Town Obtained from the player character's mother Only after defeating Norman in Petalburg Gym.
Miracle Seed Petalburg Woods Obtained from the girl east of the northern exit Requires Cut.
White Herb Route 104 Obtained from a girl south of the Pretty Petal shop Only after defeating Wattson in Mauville Gym and speaking with the lady near the door inside the shop.
Quick Claw Rustboro City Obtained from the teacher in the Trainers' School
Exp. Share Devon Corporation Obtained from Mr. Stone Only after delivering the Letter to Steven in Granite Cave.
Blackglasses Route 116 In the eastern area accessible from Rusturf Tunnel, two tiles south and two west of the stairs leading to the first ledge Hidden.
Silk Scarf Dewford Town Obtained from the Ace Trainer in the house north of the port
Everstone Granite Cave B2F On the lone rock on the central platform Hidden.
Everstone Granite Cave B2F On a rock near the Rare Candy Hidden. Requires the Mach Bike.
Soft Sand Route 109 Obtained from a young girl in the southeast
Soothe Bell Slateport City Obtained from the woman at the back of the Fan Club Only if the player's first Pokémon has at least 150 friendship.
Red Scarf Slateport City Obtained from the chariman of the Fan Club Only if the player's first Pokémon has at least 200 Coolness.
Blue Scarf Slateport City Obtained from the chariman of the Fan Club Only if the player's first Pokémon has at least 200 Beauty.
Pink Scarf Slateport City Obtained from the chariman of the Fan Club Only if the player's first Pokémon has at least 200 Cuteness.
Green Scarf Slateport City Obtained from the chariman of the Fan Club Only if the player's first Pokémon has at least 200 Smartness.
Yellow Scarf Slateport City Obtained from the chariman of the Fan Club Only if the player's first Pokémon has at least 200 Toughness.
Deepseatooth Slateport City Obtained from Captain Stern in exchange for the Scanner Mutually exclusive with the Deepseascale.
Deepseascale Slateport City Obtained from Captain Stern in exchange for the Scanner Mutually exclusive with the Deepseatooth.
Macho Brace Route 111 south Obtained from the Winstrate family Only after defeating all four members.
Charcoal Lavaridge Town Obtained from an old man in the Herb Shop
Hard Stone Trick House Puzzle 3 Reward for completing the puzzle
Smoke Ball Trick House Puzzle 4 Reward for completing the puzzle
Mental Herb Fortree City Obtained from the man in the northeastern house Only after speaking to him and then interacting with his Wingull in the house south of the Space Center in Mossdeep City.
Cleanse Tag Mt. Pyre 1F Obtained from the lady in the northeast
Sea Incense Mt. Pyre 4F In the southwestern area, accessible from the hole on 5F
Lax Incense Mt. Pyre 5F In the southern area, accessible from the hole on 6F
Exp. Share Lilycove Department Store Obtained in the Lottery Corner Only if the player has a Pokémon whose ID number's last three digits match the last three digits of the lottery number.
King's Rock Mossdeep City Obtained from a boy outside Steven's house
Shell Bell Shoal Cave Entrance Obtained from the old man in exchange for four Shoal Salts and Shoal Shells
Focus Band Shoal Cave Lower room Obtained from the Black Belt
Nevermeltice Shoal Cave Ice room On the plateau
Magnet Trick House Puzzle 6 Reward for completing the puzzle
Leftovers S.S. Tidal In the northwestern trash can in the storage hold Hidden.

Berries

Random people in some areas of the overworld will give away Berries when spoken to. Most of them will give away Berries once a day. Their locations, and possible Berries, are listed below.

Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Berry Locations (Overworld)
Item Area Location Notes
Oran Berry (2x) Route 102 On the Berry tree in the soil to the north
Pecha Berry (2x) Route 102 On the Berry tree in the soil to the north
Oran Berry (2x) Route 104 south On the Berry tree in the soil northeast of Mr. Briney's cottage
Pecha Berry (2x) Route 104 south On the Berry tree in the soil northeast of Mr. Briney's cottage
Oran Berry (2x) Route 104 north On the Berry tree in the soil next to the Pretty Petal shop
Cheri Berry (2x) Route 104 north On the Berry tree in the soil next to the Pretty Petal shop
Chesto Berry Route 104 north Obtained from the old lady north of the pond
Cheri Berry (2x) Route 104 north On the Berry tree in the soil north of the pond
Leppa Berry (2x) Route 104 north On the Berry tree in the soil north of the pond
Chesto Berry (4x) Route 115 On the Berry trees in the soil in the forest west of the Rest House
Cheri Berry (4x) Route 103 On the Berry trees in the soil in the forest on the eastern side Requires Cut.
Leppa Berry (2x) Route 103 On the Berry trees in the soil in the forest on the eastern side Requires Cut.
Pecha Berry (4x) Route 112 On the Berry trees in the soil in the northern part
Rawst Berry (4x) Route 112 On the Berry trees in the soil in the northern part
Oran Berry (4x) Route 111 north On the Berry trees in the soil near the northern end
Persim Berry (6x) Route 114 On the Berry trees in the soil southeast of Lanette's house
Sitrus Berry (4x) Route 118 On the eastern side, on the Berry trees in the soil Requires Surf.
Sitrus Berry (2x) Route 119 On the Berry tree in the soil near the southernmost Acro Bike rail
Leppa Berry (2x) Route 119 On the Berry tree in the soil near the southernmost Acro Bike rail
Aspear Berry (6x) Route 120 On the Berry trees in the soil near the area with the puddles Requires Cut.
Pecha Berry (6x) Route 120 On the Berry trees in the soil near the lady giving away Berries
Aspear Berry (2x) Route 121 On the Berry tree in the soil to the west
Chesto Berry (2x) Route 121 On the Berry tree in the soil to the west
Persim Berry (2x) Route 121 On the Berry tree in the soil to the west
Rawst Berry (2x) Route 121 On the Berry tree in the soil to the west
Pecha Berry (2x) Route 123 On the Berry tree in the soil near Route 122
Rawst Berry (2x) Route 123 On the Berry tree in the soil near Route 122
Sitrus Berry (2x) Route 123 On the Berry tree in the soil near Route 122
Leppa Berry (4x) Route 123 On the Berry trees in the soil at the east end of the northern path
Liechi Berry Mirage Island On the Berry tree in the soil to the east
Lansat Berry (Emerald only) Battle Frontier Obtained from Scott at his house Only after obtaining all seven Silver Symbols.
Starf Berry (Emerald only) Battle Frontier Obtained from Scott at his house Only after obtaining all seven Gold Symbols.